Author Archives: Henna
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
Replica Autumn Vibes Perfume
Fallelujah!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I can’t help it, every time I think of Autumn Vibes, a movie-trailer voice comes on in my head saying “from the people who brought you By the Fireplace… it’s Autumn Vibes….”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Pair with cozy sweaters, toques, suede boots, … Continue reading
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Strivectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer
The latest retinol-containing moisturizer from Strivectin is here and I’ve been using it for the past few months. The main thing to know is that it’s super gentle and moisturizing. It has two forms of retinoid in it: retinol and … Continue reading
Empties: Fresh Beauty Sugar Lip Balm
Do you know these? The bougie lip balm that started it all. @freshbeauty Sugar lip balm was probably the first lip balm I bought from Sephora over 10 years ago and I’m still using it. It comes in lots of … Continue reading