Author Archives: Henna

Rimmel London Kind and Free Mascara

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Henna

RIMMEL London Kind and Free mascara in Brown Black. Looks good, went on very easily and not clumpy. I do find that this formula smudges on me just a little but it looks amazing so if that’s not a problem … Continue reading →

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Colorado by Dawn Spencer Hurwitz Video Review

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Henna

I’m frozen, but wrapped in a cocoon of Colorado and it’s clever play with immortelle replicating the sap and resins in a spruce forest. This is streams of light coming in through the trees, the tapping of dripping snow, the … Continue reading →

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Empties: Neutrogena, Sothy’s, Kerastase, Alterna

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Henna

Organized some perfume samples today to make sense of what I have but I might never be done, so let’s take a break and look at the pretty light and go through some empties. Firstly, the Sothys eye pencil that … Continue reading →

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Initio Parfums Oud for Greatness

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Henna

Today I’m wearing Initio Oud for Greatness and thinking about someone who loves this perfume. Like her, it’s strong and confident, sweet but not saccharine.  Just like her, it’s responsible for a few headaches but that could be my fault … Continue reading →

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Drybar Liquid Glass Instant Glossing Rinse vs. L’Oreal Paris Wonder Water

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Henna

It’s no Wonder Water. I bought this Drybar Liquid Glass Instant Glossing Rinse so that I could see if it smelled better than Wonder Water and worked the same. The formulas seem similar: both of them coat your hair with … Continue reading →

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Molinard Habanita

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Henna

Habanita is originally from the 1920’s and is kind of a smoky powdery vetiver vanilla. I had been spraying from a decant before I got this bottle, and I think my decant smells a bit different, stronger, and that’s ok. … Continue reading →

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L’Artisan Parfumeur L’Eau D’Ambre Extreme

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Henna

Weekend plans include: – drinking cardamom tea – eating snickerdoodles – roasted nuts – lots of chocolate – cozy fires – flannel blankets – books. L’Eau d’Ambre Extrème. Jean-Claude Ellena and Jean Laporte. 1978. You know what’s really weird? There’s … Continue reading →

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Areej le Dore The History of Attar Collection

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Henna

I’ve smelled attars before, but not like these. On family trips to India, my mom would always buy attars, so oil-based perfumes made in traditional ways. She loves florals and stuck to soliflores – rose and jasmine being her favourites. … Continue reading →

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Serge Lutens Datura Noir

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Henna

Revenge season calls for Datura Noir. Datura, a poisonous flower with no scent, but maybe this is what it would smell like. Bitter almonds, clean tuberose, a hint of coconut, a touch of vanilla, like delivering bad news with a … Continue reading →

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Pink and Red Packaging

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Henna

A study in pink and red. These are some things that I actually really love right now. I said I would update you on the Topicals Faded serum, so let’s start there. It’s as good as everyone says it is. … Continue reading →

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