Tom Ford Violet Blonde

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Henna

I got this little mini so many years ago, when there weren’t that many Tom Ford perfumes, and definitely the private blends weren’t out yet. Violet Blonde really spoke to me because it’s a cool dusty floral, the kind that I hadn’t ever smelled at the time, and I definitely didn’t own. It is in line with the kinds of scents I know I like now: violet, orris, and a cedarwood/vetiver dry down that gives it that dusty feel. It reminds me of old libraries, maybe the kind with an overgrown garden outside. I love the powder in the notes and the sophisticated aloofness of this scent. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Anyway, I loved this so much that I tucked it away to save for special occasions, I thought I’d eventually buy a larger bottle, only to find out that it’s been discontinued. I guess I shouldn’t have waited 10 years. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀It’s impossible to find anywhere, but maybe they’ll bring it back.

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Book Review: Scent and Subversion

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Henna

Madame Rochas perfume ad, (image from the book Scent and Subversion by Barbara Herman.) I like this so much better than an ad with a celebrity. What do you think?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

TextIf you’re interested in some insightful reading this summer, check out Scent and Subversion (it’s not new, so your local library might even have it). It takes you through the history of some popular vintage perfumes, accompanied by images of the bottles and the ads that went with them.

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Shelfie

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Henna

The favs these days. Which ones have you used? I know a few people saw me post about the Naturewell creams on Insta, and went and found them at Walmart.  There is also a Vitamin C version of these creams!
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Eau du Soir and Soir d’Orient

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Henna

Eau du Soir (from 2010), and Soir d’Orient (2015).

TextBecause I’m fairly familiar with Sisley’s perfumes, I was pretty confident blind-buying Soir d’Orient. It is a spicy-rose-chypre and I read some reviews from those who had both scents and mentioned their similarities. Sisley loves chypre-style scents, and their chypre base is iconic.

Soir d’Orient has the same sharpness as Eau du Soir, but with spicy rose in its opening. The spice fades (or maybe I get used to it), but the rose stays and the chypre base is a hit of freshness. This perfume has a zesty bite that is so refreshing! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

All that is great but Soir d’Orient is not as potent or as long-lasting as Eau du Soir. I don’t mind. I think of Eau du Soir as perfect for going out, and Soir d’Orient better for staying in when I don’t mind if my scent fades a little. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Both of these are great summer scents. They’re interesting and have a sharp freshness. Soir d’Orient has a freshness that’s less sharp but it’s still there, and I enjoy it. This is also a highly complimented scent for me!

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Bali Body and Pixi Beauty Empties

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Henna

A couple of empties:

Bali Body SPF 15 lip balm from Australia, and Pixi Beauty Rose Tonic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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The coconut lip balm was great, if a little oily. Ironically, it did not hold up in the sun and melted super quickly. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

I liked the Pixi Rose Tonic more than I thought I would. Yeah, it’s a basic formula of glycerin, rose-water, and not much else, but I liked it for when my skin was dry and needed something gentle. It’s also great for taking off the last remnants of mascara or makeup.

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Diptyque Do Son Review

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Henna

Unpopular opinion: big white florals are overrated.

TextThis @Diptyque number can stay though. Diptyque Do Son is a tuberose scent that is woody, earthy and to my nose almost smells creamy, and smooth.

It’s fresh but warm at the same time. But even though it’s warm, it works on a sunny day without being cloying. I think it’s the earthiness that keeps it from being too much. There’s also a soapy musk in the base, out of the bottle it reminds me of Glossier You but it doesn’t stick around very long and doesn’t smell too clean. It’s so wearable, it’s no wonder it’s a classic. I keep coming back to it.

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Tarte Shape Tape Collection Now in Canada

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Henna

Tarte Shape Tape is now available in Canada (check their website and Sephora). This is a heavily pigmented long-wearing concealer available in 38 COLOURS! Because it is so pigmented, I find that I only need a bit of concealer where I need it. That means less chance of creasing.

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I’ve got some of the other Shape Tape accessory products too. The setting spray, setting powder, glow powder, and highlighter. I like all of them, actually! Not a dud to be found in this lineup.

You can see that I have the concealer in medium honey 35H and it’s such a perfect match that I can sheer it out and use it as foundation too.  I also like putting the setting spray on before anything else because it seems to help everything stick better.

Basically, if you powder and use setting spray before and after your look, it’ll help things last so much longer.

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Neutrogena Skin Balancing Cleansers

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Henna

Some texture for your feed. Three new cleansers from Neutrogena and they’re interesting! A foaming gel, a cleansing clay, and a cream. Something for all skin types and I honestly love them all but if I were going away I’d leave the clay one at home and pack the other two.
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Antipodes Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Cream

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Henna

TextGive me Hyaluronic acid and humectants but make it pink and smelling of roses.

This is a lovely light cream for oily skin. It’s not greasy enough for dry skin but if you have fairly unproblematic skin and can get by with a serum and a light lotion at night, then this @antipodesskincare Culture Probiotic Night Recovery cream is for you.

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Father’s Day Perfume Suggestions Video

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Henna

Father’s Day fragrances you might not have thought of!

 

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPjl2fThSoT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Let me know what you think! Have you tried any of these?

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