Author Archives: Henna

L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Noir Balm Mascara Review

The marketing has been everywhere, and I finally tested out this L’Oreal Voluminous Noir Balm mascara. I know… mascara-balm.. it’s weird. Just like lip oils are weird. Every time I use one that’s an oil, I get that sensation of … Continue reading

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Chanel Paris-Venise Perfume Review Video

Do you have a favourite from Chanel? Perfumer: Olivier Polge Launched in 2018. Official notes: neroli, vanilla, tonka. Available in 50ml and 125ml. I have the 125ml bottle. I ordered online from Holt Renfrew but if you order from the … Continue reading

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Aesop Tacit

You say basil, I say spaaaa, because that’s what Aesop Tacit smells like. I have a strange relationship with this perfume, and let me know if you’ve ever experienced this: when I’m already in a good mood, I like it, … Continue reading

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Scents of Wood Oud in Acacia Perfume Review

This is like warm spiced drink on a cool day, and I think it’ll appeal to a lot of people. Scents of Wood Oud in Acacia. In a market where everything seems to be done already, this brand ages their … Continue reading

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Skincare I’m Loving Right Now: Dry Skin Love, Fresh Beauty, Strivectin, Trinny London

I’ve been using a few new things on my face and never really talked about them so here we go. Dry Skin Love sent me their first product ever: a cleansing oil. Get this: it smells like chocolate orange! Why … Continue reading

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Favourite Summer Perfumes

Tell me your favourite perfumes that hit best in the summer. Here are mine: Chantecaille Vetyver Diptyque Philosykos 4711 Jo Malone Grapefruit Chronotope Playalinda

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The best-smelling hair products: Christophe Robin Edition

I’ve been meaning to write about these for a while, because life is short and you deserve to have hair that smells good. Also, I’ve gotten more compliments on how my hair smells than on my perfume, so I think … Continue reading

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Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin Review Video

Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin. Year released: 2013Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake. Rose and more rose. Also some rose. Have you tried this one?

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Empties: Setting Powder, Setting Spray, Vivier, Fenty, Vichy

Finally hit pan on the setting powder I’ve been using, and finished a few other things. The setting powder is the Bare Minerals Mineral Veil and it has a bit of a blurring effect on your face, so it’s nice … Continue reading

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Aveeno Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

I tried this on and although the packaging says “sheer” on it, it just doesn’t look great on my skin, and unless you are very fair and without any freckles, it will look like white makeup on you. So in … Continue reading

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