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 mind it.

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It really reminds me of baby powder, but more floral, and that’s the iris in it. It has gorgeous violet leaf that makes it a bit green and decent lasting power too. It’s perfect in hot weather and I even like wearing it at night and smelling it right when I get up. It’s fresh without being citrusy, and I do like that.

In terms of composition, the seems to be quite linear on my skin and really stays fresh and powdery all day.  I love that, because in hot weather, I don’t want anything to change too much.  It is also a little old-school in its way and I love that too.  I haven’t smelled a new launch that smells like this – and it definitely has a place in my fragrance collection.

Google this and look around for it – you can probably score a bottle for about $30-$40.

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Chanel Sycomore

TextChanel’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 I don’t need more than one vetiver in my wardrobe. #curatedontcollect #vetiver #lesexclusifsdechanel

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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.

TextIt’s silicone-based, yes, but it also has a blend of oils in it and a nourishing texture you can feel between your fingertips. It’s smells intoxicating – this is a signature Oribe scent – of bergamot, jasmine, and sandalwood but I did find that the scent dissipated as soon as my hair was dry. The frizz control this gave me was amazing, maybe as much as my fav invisible oil, but more luxe. Thinking of checking out more from this brand! Fun fact: apparently the packaging was inspired by luxe perfume bottles.

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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.
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$7.99 at Shoppers Drug Mart, Well.ca, and Amazon.ca.

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How much do you spray?

Unpopular opinion: one spray is often enough. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Or am I a chronic undersprayer?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Here’s my travel spray of YSL Opium which never got upgraded to a full bottle, because on spray is definitely enough of this one.
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Hank Skincare

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Hank Skincare is a skincare brand with men in mind, but instead of messaging that offers a one-and-done solution (you know the ones: shampoo+conditoner! bodywash+deodorant!), this is beautiful packaging and scents in the skincare too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

If you’ve made it this far into this post, you probably use your vitamin C, sunscreen and retinol, so look to Hank for basics such as cleanser and shaving cream.

Available on their website for $28 each for the cleanser and shave aid shown above.

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Louis Vuitton Imagination Perfume Review

Have you smelled this? What did you think?

I liked it, but I am not buying a big 100ml bottle.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CSIBEYMh1SR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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Empties: mascara and eyebrow gel

Makeup empties and I’d repurchase all of these. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

TextBenefit Roller Lash mascara which is so smudgy but I layer the Essence No More Panda Eyes mascara on top and I get the thickest most luscious lashes. They look like falsies. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Benefit Brow Gel which I already have another of that I’m using. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Dior Lip Glow because it’s actually a hot pink lip stain and I’m here for it.

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Weekend Skincare Edit

A weekend #shelfie. This is a really tight edit of skincare I could use for a while and get great results.

TextThe cleanser is Strivectin Gel Cushion Cleanser and I had forgotten how much I like it. It’s a great one and done kind of cleanser and it works great on oily skin even though it doesn’t foam. Because it’s gentle, I use it in the morning too.

Deciem The Ordinary Glycolic is pretty gentle and I use it in the morning. Differin was my retinol (prescription). I didn’t use this every single night but I’m glad I had it.

Neutrogena Vitamin C capsules have 20% vitamin C. I used this after the glycolic and before sunscreen every morning. $32.47.

Neutrogena Bright Boost Moisturizer is SPF 30 and I use it as my sunscreen. Aloe gel was from the Indian store and was a summertime lifesaver. $22.97.

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Neutrogena UltraSheer Face Sunscreen

I know that some of you prefer a thicker cream when it comes to sunscreen. They can feel more hydrating and give you more control over how much and where you’re applying.

If that’s you, try the Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer SPFs because they are thicker creams at a very high SPF. I like them, they are not greasy and clear in finish also. Not great for use around the water but great other than that.
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This is $12.97 at the drugstore, or online, so very affordable when it comes to sunscreens.

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