Author Archives: Henna

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Strivectin Super-Barrier Strengthening Oil

Niacin but in a dry oil. Instead of using my usual barrier repairing cream, I’m using this Strivectin number and my skin loves it. It really has a silky finish that you can feel when you touch your skin. Where … Continue reading

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Guerlain A L’Heure Bleue

Got a case for my travel bottle of @guerlain A L’Heure Bleue EDT. It’s a scent I wore all summer but I haven’t turned to it much since it started getting cooler. I figured I’d give it a nice home … Continue reading

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Hermessence

Did you know that Jean Claude Ellena, who was the perfumer for Hermes, also created the iconic scent of Nivea? Actually, his work and influence is far-reaching, characterized by simplicity and lightness. I had big plans to go smell things … Continue reading

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