Author Archives: Henna

Charlotte Tilbury Tinted Love and HappiKiss

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Henna

Charlotte Tilbury Tinted Live lip stain in Blushed Rose and HappiKiss in HappiCoral. Loved one and not the other. They’re having a summer sale right now and both of these are 40% off. I would just get the lip stain … Continue reading →

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Empties: Neutrogena Sunscreen, Ren Evercalm mask, Aveeno Body Wash, and LRP SPF 50, Live Clean lotion, and Charlotte Tilbury UV Primer

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Henna

It isn’t summer if I’m not going through tons and tons of sunscreen and I have 3 sunscreen empties for this week. Neutrogena Beach Defense sunscreen. Honestly, I think I opened this last year and it wasn’t expired yet so … Continue reading →

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Perfume in The God of Small Things

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Henna

The God of Small Things opens with someone dabbing a dead body with 4711, a classic cologne popular because of its affordability and high quality. Fragrance nerds will be familiar with its zesty freshness, but not everyone knows about it. … Continue reading →

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Guerlain Abeille Royale Serum

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Henna

Did you know that Guerlain actually had the first dual-phase serum on the market? It’s the Abeille Royale serum made with actual royal jelly in the formula, but also squalane and glycerin so the repairing action on your skin is … Continue reading →

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Travel-Worthy Skincare and Alterna My Hair My Canvas Haircare

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Henna

Things I packed for 3 weeks… no less than 3 retinoid serums because I didn’t want to run out and all of these were open. I’ve been using the Trinny London Overnight Clarity niacinamide and retinol serum because I really … Continue reading →

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Guy LaRoche Fidji Parfum

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Henna

I am an island. Perfume created for a Place – tell me yours. Wearing Fidji parfum today. Classic perfumery, with aldehydes, fresh florals, soapiness, and an woodsy ambery base. So powerful that I could smell 1 spray on my skin … Continue reading →

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Chanel Cuir de Russie Perfume Review

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Henna

Chanel Cuir de Russie, and Luca Turin’s review of it from the first edition of Perfumes, the Guide. I’ve seen people write this perfume off as being too soapy or not enough, but for me, it does just what it’s … Continue reading →

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Prada Infusion d’Iris

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Henna

I’ve had this perfume in my collection since its launch in 2007 and I think it’s having a bit of a revival. You can find this at discounters, but also at almost any department store. I always think of powder … Continue reading →

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Iris Poudre by Frederic Malle

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Henna

Wearing Iris Poudre by Frederic Malle today, and this is an intense floral if there ever was one. It also smells very feminine and not so powdery. In my head, this is “Iris Poupre” because I think of this as … Continue reading →

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Serge Lutens Datura Noir Perfume Review

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Henna

Serge Lutens Datura Noir. A summer perfume that’s not ONLY for the summer. It’s a bit tropical, easy to wear at all times of the year. Official notes: Datura, coconut, almond. Have you tried this or others in the genre?

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