Author Archives: Henna

Fidji Eau de Toilette

Today I’m wearing Fidji edt, which is from the cheapie shelf @shoppersbeauty. If you got in trouble a lot as a kid, you won’t like this one. It will likely remind you of a difficult teacher or aunt. If you … Continue reading

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Khadlaj Le Prestige Empress

This is not a dupe brand. With the proliferation of Middle Eastern brands offering a series of “smells like” perfumes, there’s a mistaken idea that anything coming out of that part of the world is a dupe. @khadlajperfumes is not a dupe … Continue reading

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Clear Mineral Sunscreen from Tatcha

This is Tatcha’s The Silk Sunscreen This is the sunscreen you use as a primer, or when you need to wear sunscreen but you don’t want to look shiny on camera. It’s one of the more expensive options out there, … Continue reading

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La Roche-Posay MelaB3

Apparently skincare is boring now, coming in dropper vials instead of big glamorous jars, selling us ingredients and formulas instead of a dream… that’s an opinion I came across recently. I don’t know if we are going back to the … Continue reading

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Investing in Quality: How the Right Bag Enhances a Woman’s Daily Life

In the vast world of fashion, few items are as essential and universally cherished as the handbag. It’s not just an accessory; it’s a statement, a practical necessity, and, for many women, an extension of their personality. A well-chosen bag … Continue reading

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Charlotte Tilbury Love Frequency Perfume Review

If you want a scent that reminds you of Rooh Afza, then the rose in Charlotte Tilbury’s Love Frequency will do it. There’s actually some lychee in the top notes too but instead of being sticky and sweet, Love Frequency … Continue reading

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Neutrogena Tinted Mineral Sunscreen

Yesterday, the news in the NYT was that sunscreen use among Gen Z kids is going down due to the misinformation they are soaking up from influencers. Unsurprisingly, many kids only wear sunscreen when they’re nagged about it, but what’s … Continue reading

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SmellMaxxing

Smellmaxxing – the art of enhancing your scent. This past weekend, the NYT had an article about the trend of teenage boys buying, wearing, and collecting high-end perfume – we are talking about perfume that costs over $100 and having … Continue reading

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New Biotherm Bodycorps Collection

This new Biotherm Bodycorps body serum is $65 at the drugstore, but honestly, I don’t have to use my retinoid on my body anymore, and wonder if it’s a retinoid night, or no-retinoid night, so I’m here for it. I … Continue reading

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Fueguia 1833 Milano

I went to Fueguia 1833 and bought nothing. There was just too much to smell and there wasn’t anything in particular I was looking for. But the store was beautiful, and it was nice that all the scents are presented … Continue reading

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