Author Archives: Henna
Morning Routine
Quick and easy morning routine form the past few days. I don’t normally use wipes, but I opened this package last week and now I need to finish it before they dry up. Cerave Canada Vitamin C is 10% which … Continue reading
Sisley Eau de Sisley No. 2 Video Review
Green. Herbaceous and sharp, almost astringent like a men’s aftershave, Sisley Eau No. 2 is perfect for a Monday. And of course, it’s got vetiver in it. Video review below:
Empties: Matrix, Marcelle, Aveeno
Things I finished: Aveeno Sensitive Skin Mineral sunscreen. The most wearable mineral formula but they discontinued it, I don’t know why. Matrix Air Dry styling cream. It was matte. I like shiny. Marcelle Micellar water. It’s good, but I don’t … Continue reading
Murad Skincare Daily Clarifying Peel
I got this Murad Skincare Daily Clarifying Peel a few weeks ago, and I wanted to really use it before I updated because with a mix of AHA, BHA, and retinoid in one product, the risk of irritation is real. … Continue reading
Ren Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm
I got a peel a couple of months ago, and for about a week, this Ren Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm was just about the only thing I could use. It has arnica to sooth and glycerine to attract moisture. The … Continue reading
Chronotope Playalinda Perfume Review
Scent of the day had to be Chronotope Playalinda since the formula flight was today. This smells like the skin of someone who smells nice. Warm, salty, sunny. There’s something mineral in this that’s reminiscent of sweat. It’s a beach … Continue reading
Favourite Body Products
Things I like to use on my body these days:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Bondi Sands gradual self-tanning lotion. Not very moisturizing, but I love that glow, and I use this every other day. Does it smell? Yes, as the colour develops it does, … Continue reading
Empties Right Now: Boscia, Vichy, Isle of Roses
Some empties from the last week. Boscia vitamin C is maybe one of my favourite vitamin C’s ever. It’s so watery and absorbs instantly. The packaging also helps it stay stable and I find a pump dispenser so much easier … Continue reading
Lise Watier Metropolis Palette
If my almost-new Lise Watier Metropolis palette is looking a little dinged up, it’s because I’ve been using it almost every day since I got it. It’s a warm bronzer with a warm bronze shimmer. The shimmer is highlight, and … Continue reading
Sunscreens in Rotation: Ombrelle, Vichy, and Aveeno
Three sunscreens I’ve had on rotation for the past week. Aveeno Sensitive Skin sunscreen is a thick mineral formula that is so gentle on the face. If your skin is sensitive, this won’t be as ouchy, but yikes the white … Continue reading