B. Kamins Bamboo and Rice Facial Polisher

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Henna

Believe it or not, it is possible to find a gentle exfoliant that can be creamy but doesn’t make your skin break out.

Check out B. Kamins Bamboo and Rice Facial Polisher. This is a face exfoliant that is mild enough to use every day and night. It has gentle rice beads in a creamy and lightly foaming base, and rinses totally clean.

I know that exfoliating every day isn’t something that is usually recommended, but the beads in this are on the large side, and very smooth. I usually get redness when I exfoliate my face, but with this, all I see when I’m done is clean glowing skin. It’s made me break out less, and after a week’s worth of use, my pores are noticeably clearer.

Available online – $42.75.

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Thank Goodness for a Good SPF Moisturizer

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Henna

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Friends, I am loving Prevage’s newest formula with spf in it. It is called Prevage Day Ultra Protection Anti-Aging moisturizer, and yes, at over $100 it is not cheap. The thing is that the formulation is really nice especially at this time of year.

This is a fantastic moisturizer that does start off being  a little greasy and then absorbs completely into your skin.  It has SPF 30 but it’s not at all chalky or whitish on your skin, and it’s definitely not overly moisturizing like most other sunblock creams.

I love this so much that I’m waiting for Prevage to come out with a nicely formulated tinted moisturizer just for us gals that want everything in one bottle.

$165 online.

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Moroccanoil Color Depositing Mask

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Henna

Ok, so this mask will work best if you have light hair – think blonde or if you have white hair that you’ve dyed and you want a colour refresh. If you’re like me with inky dark hair, this one do much. I would totally use the purple Moroccanoil mask to retone my highlights if I still had them. Ashy highlights are a lot of work and a purple hue can really go a long way to keeping things looking fresh.

The directions say to use this on washed hair, while still damp, leave in for 5-7 minutes and then wash out. I found that it was difficult to keep this on for 7 minutes, so I would use it out of the shower so that I could get the most out of this.

Available at salons, Sephora, Nordstrom, and wherever Moroccanoil is sold. Or online here for $32.

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The Body Shop British Rose Instant Glow Body Butter

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Henna

I’m going through all the little mini things that I have lying around, and one was this Body Shop British Rose Instant Glow Body Butter. I don’t know why they have “glow” in the name of it – there was no shimmery or glow in my body butter, but there was a lovely fresh rose fragrance.

I read a review of a body butter that said that The Body Shop has got these down to a science. They are rich and moisturizing but not too heavy, and that’s definitely the case with this rose version. The Rose Body Butter is more rich than the Mango body butter I tried, but they’re both on the creamy side of body butters. Which is perfect. I applied after every shower, and the mini size seems to last me about a week.

Mini sizes in general are usually enough product to last about a week or so of use, so they’re perfect to take on vacation.

$21 online. 

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Lise Watier Lift and Firm Y-Zone Creams

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Henna

Lise Watier has new moisturizers for your face and they are great. Here’s what you need to know: the Lift and Firm Y-Zone collection is for the face and neck. That is the Y-Zone that they speak of: the neck and the jaw-line area, and this line is meant to boost collagen in your skin which will help all those areas look more firm.

The packaging is beautiful.  Heavy glass jars in a matte pink, and a plastic scoop for getting the cream out.  The scent is luxurious and the texture of the creams is rich and thick like frosting.

The line has a night cream, and 2 day creams, one for dry skin and one for normal skin.  I’m using the dry skin version right now and I have to say that it’s moisturizing but not greasy.  I kind of love that.  The ingredient list between all 3 is similar!

Speaking of ingredients – the main “anti-aging” one in this line is Bakuchiol.  Yes, the phyto-retinol that’s become so popular in the past few years. While I don’t think that it takes the place of retinol, I have loved every bakuchiol product I’ve tried because they’re usually so moisturizing and I’m getting the clarifying, plumping action from the bakuchiol. My skin just loves that ingredient and so loves these creams! I also sometimes apply on top of my regular retinol because it can be so drying. I’m definitely waking up to better skin, which is always the goal.

Overall – I love these and I think that they’re good for any and all ages, not just if you’re over 35. The collagen in your skin actually starts to decrease after you’re 30, but different lifestyle choices can also cause you to lose collagen in your skin. For that reason, most dermatologists recommend using retinol after you’re 30, and if you’re using Bakuchiol in place of the retinol, then you could start it any time after you hit 30 years old. You get some of the same benefits as retinol but no peeling and irritation.

Available online or at Shoppers Drug Mart. $83 each.

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Bio Sculpture Gemini Fall 2020 Collection and Swatches

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Henna

I’m totally a neutral nail person (I know, how boring, but I like to be classic) but I love the Bio Sculpture Gemini Fall nail polish collection. There are 3 colours: Ashes of Roser (light pinkish grey), Hot Chocolate (warm shimmery brown), and Gorgeous Decay (soft black with shimmer).

Here’s a pictures of the soft black.  I found that the shimmer in it kind of made it look like leather.

Obviously, Ashes of Roses is my favourite shade.  I found that 1 coat was just the right amount because you could see a bit of my nails through it, and two coats gave opaque colour.

Here’s Hot Chocolate, which I also love.  It just blends in with Fall so well!

The Gemini nail polishes have great colour payoff and the formula is always creamy and smooth.  You won’t see any streaking no matter which colour you choose, which is a great thing.

Find them in salons.

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Chloe Sevigny at the 2010 Golden Globes

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Henna

Just a beautiful throwback because I think we all needed it today.
Chloe Sevigny looks flawless at the 2010 Golden Globes.  As I write this, she’s already won for best supportive actress and she’s ripped her beautiful cupcake icing of a dress.  Her makeup is hard to see in this picture, but she had a dark greyish mauvish shadow that complimented her dress, kept her makeup to her usual barely there, and still made an impact. Thoughts anyone?

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New Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Lipsticks and Swatches

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Henna

Make Up For Ever has a new lipstick collection called, Rouge Artist, and if you’re a lipstick lover, then you’re going to want to check it out. The formula is creamy but sets matte so that these are easy to apply but then very long-wearing.

I have three colours: Sassy Rhubarb, Brave Punch, and Poised Rosewood. Can you tell that I like pink?

Here’s me wearing Sassy Rhubarb, which is my favourite colour.  You can see that it’s a warm pink that really suits my colouring.

Poised Rosewood is another favourite.  Usually lipstick shades titled Rosewood are a hit with me.  This was a neutral pink.

Of the colours I got, Brave Punch just didn’t really work.  It was a little too cool-toned for my liking and I would have had to change all my makeup to really get it to work.  That’s too much to do.

Again, I have to say that I’m really thrilled with this formula – it hydrates and feels comfortable on my lips.  All the shades I tried are very pigmented and I was able to get full coverage in 1 coat.

These are $31 each and available at Sephora. Have you tried them?

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Video: How To Apply Liquid Eyeliner

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Henna

I’ve really tried to master liquid eyeliner over the past few weeks – and the best way to get good at it is to practice again and again, until you’re happy with where the line is going. Watch the video to see how I do it.

http://www.instagram.com/tv/B_-6VNfpyrw/

I was so nervous making this video because anytime I make a video it’s almost a guarantee that something will go wrong, but I’m so happy with the way my eyeliner turned out.

I used Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner Skinny. It stays on all day and I’ve gotten used to how skinny it is, even though this isn’t the eyeliner I went to the store to buy.

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Bumble and Bumble Curl Line

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Henna

You guys, Bumble and Bumble has reformulated their entire Curl Care line so that it’s even more hydrating than ever before. The collection is enhanced with Avocado, Jojoba and Coconut Oils to provide lasting moisture and hydration to curly hair which has a tendency to be extra dry. As someone who has curly hair, I can attest to the fact that my hair is needlessly dry.

I’m trying out all the products you see below, and I have to say that my favourites are the mousse and the 3-in-1 Conditioner.  It’s a 3-in-1 because you can use it as a Co-Wash instead of just a conditioner.  If you’re unfamiliar, a co-wash is where you wash your hair with conditioner instead of shampoo because it’s more moisturizing and not as drying.  I love that the 3-in-1 Conditioner isn’t as drying as a regular shampoo but not as thick as a regular conditioner so it strikes just the right balance for my hair.

The Bumble and Bumble Curl line can be found in salons and wherever you normally buy your Bumble and Bumble products.

$31 for the 3-in-1 Conditioner, online.  Also, when you order from the website, there are some good deals to be had and they are generous with the samples which I really appreciate.  My salon – Jerome Salon – is also generous with the samples.

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