Author Archives: Henna
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
Vintage Miss Dior
My mom’s bottle of Miss Dior from the 70’s. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She smelled this on her aunt when her aunt was getting married and loved it, but didn’t know what it was. Then her dad (my grandfather) went on a business … Continue reading
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Fluid Lotion SPF 50 for Body Review.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ultra-fluid means ultra-runny, which means that this is one watery sunscreen. And I don’t mean that it’s bad! It’s clear and very easy to rub into your skin, but when you first pour it out, you’ll notice that you … Continue reading
Dune by Christian Dior – Vintage Bottle
Dune by Christian Dior, this is an old bottle from the 90’s. Spicy and warm, this was absolutely the wrong thing to wear for a sushi lunch.
Madame Rochas perfume by Rochas Paris
This ad caught my eye, and then I somehow acquired the perfume in a swap in a nice turn of events! I’ve been Madame Rochas this week – clearly I have a new bottle and the latest formulation. I don’t … Continue reading
Chanel Sycomore
Chanel’s offering for a vetiver-centered fragrance which I really enjoyed wearing. It was vetiver but also abstractly floral and woodsy and slightly marine. Perfect for a summer day. It’s part of the Chanel Exclusives line and I loved it but … Continue reading
Oribe Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil Review
The Oribe Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil is going on my rebuy list because this really is a lovely product. It’s silicone-based, yes, but it also has a blend of oils in it and a nourishing texture you can feel … Continue reading
Live Clean Cannabis Collection
Not a review, but these days I’m testing out Live Clean’s new Cannabis Sativa line of products, which includes a Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It doesn’t smell like cannabis. $7.99 at Shoppers Drug Mart, Well.ca, and Amazon.ca.