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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
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
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
Chanel No. 5 Body Cream
Texture but make it Chanel. Cherie (@thetopnote on Insta) and I once had a discussion about how the cream versions of certain scents smell different than the perfumes. It’s something that’s good to know about if you are deciding on … Continue reading
Sahajan Hair Oil
Forever my favourite hair oil and one that is made by a company founded by someone who knows and lives in the Ayurvedic tradition: Sahajan Nurture Hair Oil. Smells amazing (herbal but not green). If you like how Aveda products … Continue reading
Empties: Bumble and Bumble, Dior Lip Glow, Maybelline Lifter Gloss, MAC Glosses
Morning light and a bunch of things I finished. The three really worth mentioning: Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil. I’ve been a fan of this since it launched and I still don’t think there’s anything else like it out … Continue reading
Kayali Utopia Coco Video Review
Kayali Utopia Vanilla Coconut 21. You know that I’ve been having a moment with coconut these days, and I’m really feeling warm comforting fragrances. I’m on the fence with this one – I feel like sometimes I get a whiff … Continue reading
L’Artisan Parfumeur Ambre Extreme Perfume Review
Today I had a little spritz of my old bottle of L’Artisan Parfumeur Ambre Extreme, and I believe newer bottles are called L’Eau d’Ambre Extreme. This is a cozy spicy amber that really reminds me of my grandfather. It’s from … Continue reading
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Boscia Pro-Retinol Repair
Boscia has a new retinol out and it’s an oil! I know we’ve seen cheaper retinol oils on the market for a few years now, but this one is different because it also has bakuchiol in it. In case you’re … Continue reading