Author Archives: Henna

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl

A bottle you’ll either love or hate, and a scent I can’t stand on myself but smells gorgeous on other people. Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl. A fruity rose with a dry, clean musk base. Starts off with tarte juicy … Continue reading

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Vichy Normaderm Phytosolution

I’m just going to say that Black Friday is great for picking up things you are already using anyway. Skincare is in that category. You’re already going to use cleansers and serums so if you see your favs on sale, … Continue reading

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Empties: Sukin, Alumier, KVD

Things I finished that I won’t replace: Sukin Jelly Exfoliator. This was actually gentle and didn’t have very much grit, but it also wasn’t great at cleaning and just didn’t do anything. Alumier Retinol 1.0. This was a strong retinol … Continue reading

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Bliss Serums

A bit if brightness with these @bliss serums. I’m adding these into my skincare routine and I love that they have something for everyone. Retinol for night and vitamin C for the day. Might even layer the Niacinamide for morning … Continue reading

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All Black: Nars, Bare Minerals, Benefit, and Charcoal Soap from Yardley

All black everything. Just some things I’ve been using. Bare Minerals Translucent setting powder: it’s fine. This is a pressed powder and most of the time I use loose powder. But this is ok, and it’s silky smooth so I … Continue reading

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Christophe Robin Curl Care Set

The latest addition to the luxe Christophe Robin haircare line is a cleansing balm for curly hair and a hair butter for curly hair. If you’ve been waiting for something more gentle from this brand this is it. The cleansing … Continue reading

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Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate

@shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate. Contains Roselle which is an antioxidant, asp contains reishi mushroom, another antioxidant that helps reduce redness. The formula is also moisturizing thanks to the glycerine in the serum, and glides on to skin leaving it … Continue reading

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Empties: Moogoo and HNY Skincare

It’s winter here, so the empties of body lotion seem fitting. If I don’t stay on top of moisturizing, I’m prone to random patches of eczema. It’s been a decade since that happened, but I’m not letting it happen again. … Continue reading

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Sukin Skincare

There seems to be interesting nature-inspired products coming from Australia and New Zealand. Australian brand Sukin uses Kakadu Plum in its formulas because it’s high in vitamin C. The Sukin Glow Night Moisturizer is so rich and I like that … Continue reading

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Murad Daily Clarifying Peel

Got another of my favourite toner/serum. The Murad Daily Clarifying Peel is a mix of Glycolic acid, salicylic acid and a mild retinoid in a formula that has glycerine in it so it actually feels moisturizing. I use it as … Continue reading

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