Author Archives: Henna
Empties: Aveeno, KeratinWorks, Differin,
Things I finished! Didn’t go through much this week, and I definitely forgot to do a mask even though I’m trying to use them all up. I started Tret and I’m done my last tube of Differin. They’re both retinoids … Continue reading
Byredo Gypsy Water
Time for a scent I like but I’m not going to buy: Byredo Gypsy Water. A sandalwood, vanilla, amber cloud. A friend of mine hugged me, told me I smelled amazing, and was surprised when I pulled out this little … Continue reading
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream
Non-prescription retinols do have something going for them: the formulas are often cocktails which pair the retinoids with other skin-benefitting ingredients like peptides and antioxidants. If you use your basic prescription retinol you’d have to add these on top via … Continue reading
Empties: Aveeno, Bliss, Cerave
Things I finished that I LOVED. And peep that Bliss Niacinamide toner than a few people have asked me about. Cerave Cream to Foam Cleanser. Loved it. It’s more gentle than the regular foaming cleanser but still does a nice … Continue reading
Balmyard Beauty Siren Luster Hair Oil
Why yes, I do want my hair smelling of tropical florals in the middle of winter. I’ve been using this hair oil all week, and I love it. The scent is faint and warm, slightly sweet and it’s like wearing … Continue reading
Charlotte Tilbury Superstar Lips Lipstick – the Most Underrated Lipstick Ever
Love this lipstick. It’s the Charlotte Tilbury Superstar Lips. More of a lipgloss than a lipstick, it’s the perfect colour and formula. Completely non-sticky and very moisturizing. I read a review on Sephora that said that this is the most … Continue reading
Antipodes Vitamin C Glow Ritual Vitamin C Serum
I’m done my bottle of Antipodes Glow Ritual Vitamin C serum, so I think it’s time to review it. I like vitamin C serums to be light and quickly absorbed into my skin so that I can move on to … Continue reading
Favourite Retinols
I posted a picture of my prescription retinol last week, and I don’t use that everyday because it’s pretty potent. On other nights, I use one of these – some of them are press samples. Some I’ve paid for, and … Continue reading
Empties: Murad, Kerastase, Urban Decay, Vichy
A few things I finished and which ones I loved: Murad Daily Clarifying Peel. There is no peeling occurring with this toner/serum but it has a tiny dose of AHA, BHA and retinoid. I used it every morning and every … Continue reading
Keratinworks Smoothing System
Completely impressed. If you have hair that is prone to frizz and you’d like to calm it down a bit, then take a look at the Keratinworks Smoothing System because I noticed a different on my hair since the first … Continue reading