Author Archives: Henna
Kiehl’s Beyond Screen and Kiehl’s Serum
If it isn’t bad enough that everyone is complaining about the rain we are getting, saying that summer is almost over (when it was still JUNE BTW), and posting amazing vacation pictures, my derm told me to come back in … Continue reading
Bienaime Vermeil Perfume Review
You know a blind buy is successful when the bottle matches your aesthetic. This just slides into my collection. Almond, powder, lipstick, iris, ultra-femme. Bienaime Vermeil.
Vichy Liftactive B3 Pigment Corrector Gets Reformulated
Did you know that the dark spots appearing on your skin now are probably sun damage that you got decades ago, even when you were a kid? It’s disheartening to hear, but you can try to minimize the damage you’ve … Continue reading
Lancome Clarifique
Smelled so many things today and washed the day off with this Lancôme Clarifique cleanser which smells like grass. It has a moisturizing slippery foam which feels luxurious but it makes me wonder if the Lancôme women are enjoying it … Continue reading
Shalimar L’Essence Review
I posted a review of the latest version of Shalimar on my little channel. Have a listen: https://youtu.be/Rh_SxaBmZ9E
Can This Lipgloss Make You Feel Happier?
Just some of the lip oils that Charlotte Tilbury launched this year – the flavours were created using AI to create combinations that are mood-boosting. I asked ChatGPT which scents make you feel happier, and guess what the answer was? … Continue reading
The Trend is that There’s No Trend
Canadian brand BKind sent me some gorgeous nail polishes, and one thing is clear – if you’re looking for the latest nail trend, ignore social media and magazines and know that there is no real trend. Do your nails … Continue reading
An Abalone Shell
After reading The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See, I had to try abalone when I had the chance. The beautiful shell took my breath away and I couldn’t stop looking at it. I am trying to hold on … Continue reading
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Scent Culture in China and Visiting Amouage in Shanghai
Everything I had read and heard about scent culture in China and Japan said that people preferred softer scents and nothing too loud. It explained the popularity of Jo Malone in Asia, but my information must have been years old, … Continue reading