Translucent Powder Show Down

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Henna

It’s taken me a long time to write this post because there’s been some intense powder testing going on.  Which two powders am I talking about?

MAC’s Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder and Make Up For Ever’s HD Microfinishing Powder.

Both powders are translucent, both look like they’re white, and neither one of them will show up on your skin.  There isn’t a huge price difference between the two of them, but one is available at MAC stores (which are everywhere) and the other is available only at Sephora (some people haven’t even heard of that store).

So which one should you get?

I hate to say this but the Make Up For Ever powder is amazing and is totally worth the $10 more that it costs.  After wearing both on alternating days, it’s clear that the MUFE powder lasts longer, really keeps you shine free, while the MAC one doesn’t really seem that different from all their other powders.  It’s nothing amazing and just doesn’t work as well.

Have you tried any of these?  What did you think?

The Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Loose Powder is $48, and the Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder is $35.

 

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen Video

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Henna

Hello everyone! Hope you guys are having an awesome summer and staying out of the sun! I had to do a video review of one of my favourite sunscreens, and I can’t believe that I’ve been using it for over 2 years now! Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen is light, it’s fresh, and it’s moisturizing so it’s great for dry skin. I basically use it as a face and body moisturizer all summer line, so that I can take the kids to the park without even thinking about it.

http://www.instagram.com/tv/B_ivlsdpVWS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Watch the video and tell me what you think!

You can read the original review of this sunscreen here.

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Empty: Kerastase Chronologist Rinse Out Pre-Shampoo

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Henna

We’ve been at home and I’ve been washing my hair everyday, so I added the Kerastase Chronologist Rinse Out Pre-Shampoo to my routine because I’ve been holding on to it since… 2016 and it was time to finish it. I swear, most shampoos don’t last that long in my house, but treatments are hard to incorporate into a routine unless you’re really committed.

You can read the full review of the Chronologiste line here. It’s really luxe.

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Diane Kruger at the MET

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Henna

Just a throwback to a great look. The dress, makeup, and hair are all timeless.

Pay attention – blush on the apples of your cheeks actually makes your cheekbones stand out more.

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Organic Everything?

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Henna

So as we become more conscious of the environment and our impact on it, there’s a trend towards using more organic/natural products instead of whatever’s been working for us.

Is there really a need?

Maybe.  Maybe not.  I still think that what matters is whether the product works for you.  If you get an organic facial cleanser and you have to use double the amount to even get your makeup off, then you’re probably using more water anyway, and that’s not good for the environment.

A product that comes to my mind is Organic perfume which is becoming more and more popular.  Roots’ new scents are of that nature and for some reason, there’s the association of being healthier if you use an organic scent.

The only problem is that although these perfumes smell really nice, they have almost no staying power. Is it really worth it to spray something into the air where it has no impact?  You can decide that for yourself, but I’ve decided that it’s not for me.  I like my scents to last, and I’m very happy when I can get one that stays on with just one spray.

What do you think?  Are you starting to buy more things that are organice or does it not have an effect on your purchasing choices?  We want to know!

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Kenzo Amour Florale

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Henna

Kenzo Amour Florale is a  flanker to its iconic hit Kenzo Amour. The Kenzo Amour Florale is meant to a be a fresher alternative to the heady deep Kenzo Amour.

There’s still a musky base to the scent, but the heart smells more floral, with a mixture of rose and gardenia. The top notes are grapefruit and cardamom, which I could smell right away but only for a very short while.

I actually like the Kenzo Amour Florale more than the original because it’s not so heavy and I think it’s a near-perfect feminine fragrance for summer nights.

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Empty: Vivier C+E Antioxidant Serum

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Henna

I really loved Vivier’s C+E Antioxidant Serum which I reviewed here. The texture of this serum is amazing – it’s light but potent and you can layer whatever moisturizer you want on top of it.

Have you tried Vivier skincare products? They are available in medi-spas and are potently formulated to actually work. This serum is about $175.

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Rocky Mountain Soap Company Day Cream

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Henna

A day cream without SPF is just a cream isn’t it?

The Rocky Mountain Soap Company Day Cream is moisturizing, rich, and thick, which is what my skin really needed.  I loved that it left a healthy sheen on my skin and it was better than the Laneige cream that I was using, because that was just too light.

It has pomegranate oil in it which helps fight against free radicals.

That being said, I found that this cream pills.  I didn’t work nicely with my sunscreen and it took a while to get to the point where it wasn’t going to pill anymore.

I’m glad I have a travel size – which I’m trying to go through right now.

The travel size is $14.  Online.

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Free Samples on Bumble and Bumble online

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Henna

Right now, if you go to BumbleandBumble.com, and spend $35 or more, you can get 4 free samples.  Here’s what I got this time, and I thought I would share it.  Makes me think of the minis that you can buy to try products out – but these ones are free.

What I love about the samples is that they’re trending products right now and you’re getting enough to use them. for at least a week, so that’s great.

Do you guys buy stuff from Bumble and Bumble?  To be honest, my salon carries stuff from them too and will hook me up with samples whether I buy stuff or not when I go in for a service, but I was happy with these samples.

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Laneige Water Sleeping Mask Review

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Henna

Added the Laneige Water Sleeping mask to my routine in the morning and night because my skin is parched from some peeling.  This mask is for all skin types – but with a light watery gel texture, it’s not going to help you that much if you have severely parched skin like I do right now.

Usually I can use this on its own or with my retinol and it works great on my skin, but if your skin is dry then you are going to need to cocktail it with other products. I like to spray a toner on, and then top this with my Niod CAIL because it has a base of squalane. I’m waking up to brighter hydrated skin, and I love that this is light enough that it works with whatever else is in my bathroom and with whatever is going on with my skin, so I would recommend this for all skin types.

This mask came out in 2016 or 2017 and it definitely was part of the big trend of sleeping masks.  I mean, really, “sleeping masks” are the same as regular lotions or creams that you apply at night before you go to sleep.  Laneige says that this helps you go to sleep too, but I haven’t seen that.  In fact, if you apply too much of it, it kind of makes your hands sticky which might actually prevent you going to sleep.

$33 at Sephora.

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