Canadian Beauty

Vichy Dercos Anti-Hair Loss Box of Treatment.

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Henna

This is the Vichy Dercos Anti-Hair Loss Box of Treatments. It’s a 21 day program – a serum that you apply to your scalp. I’m using it now, I’m on my third day, so stay tuned!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Apparently, this has 5 ingredients that helps prevent hair loss. Would you try this? I know lots of you are interested in maintaining the health of your hair, so I will report back. I will say that because this is a treatment that can be used on wet or dry hair, I’m finding it easy to incorporate into my routine. I put it on right after I wash my hair and I’m good to go. Normally treatments need to be applied before washing and they need to sit there for a while, and I just don’t have that kind of time on my hands. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

If you’ve tried this or a treatment you like, let us know in the comments!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

*Provided compliments of Vichy. #vichycanada#sampleproductprovided.

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Chronotope Spite Flight

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Henna

A few weeks ago, I participated in Chronotope perfumery’s Spite Flight – this was a virtual perfume salon and it was so interesting. Carter, the perfumer, sent us some of the ingredients that are in his newest perfume, Spite EDP, and then walked us through them and explained how they worked in his perfume. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

Obviously, Spite has more ingredients and notes than what he sent, but it was refreshing to see the fragrance from the point of view of the perfumer, and then see how the notes came together. I also loved that the little vials were numbered, and then it was up to us to guess what was each little bottle. At the salon, Carter told us which ingredient was in each and we could see how they came together. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Chronotope is going to have more of these, so if you’re interested in learning more about ingredients and notes that go into perfume, keep your eye out for them.

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Why is My Sunscreen Pilling?

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Henna

Unpopular opinion: it’s not your sunscreen, it’s your skincare. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Sometimes I get dm’s or comments from people telling me that the sunscreen I just reviewed pills. I’ve tested quite a few in the last little while, and I’ve just found 1 that pilled on me! It wasn’t the Neutrogena Hydro Boost but this one has reportedly pilled on a lot of people. I think it’s because it has a silicone base that doesn’t always play well with an oily moisturizer. If you put oil on your face, or you use a moisturizer that’s oily, then certain sunscreens (or even makeup primers) are not going to work. The oil makes the sunscreen pill!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Anyway, I’m reaching for this Neutrogena Hydro Boost sunscreen these days, because it’s light and works for face and body. If you have sensitive eyes, this isn’t for you, because it does sting if sweat gets into your eyes. It’s great for the body though and for reapplying.

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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?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

If 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).

Because 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. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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.

This @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.

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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