What Kind of Concealer Should I Use?

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Henna

The type of concealer you use really depends on your skin type and what kind of coverage you need. I don’t use a lot of concealer because I like the natural look for my skin. I do use concealer if I have any redness or scarring that I wasn’t able to minimize the look of with foundation.

I really love a click pen concealer, like Givenchy’s Mister Light for under my eyes. It’s not very pigmented but it’s brightening. I can’t believe I’ve never reviewed it before.

I also like Nars Soft Matte concealer – I’m the colour Ginger. The colours that they offer are natural-looking and blend effortlessly. You can also layer this to be a more heavy-duty concealer.

That’s what I love, but I’m open to hearing what you guys are using!

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Chloe Lisy Purse Spray

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Henna

Guys, I really missing carrying a purse. But never have I ever carried a perfume in my purse in case I don’t smell good. I have enough hair product in my hair that I know I usually smell like that, but I love the idea of purse sprays and the cute factor that surrounds them. They’re also great for travel.

This Chloe Lisy purse spray is no longer in production, but maybe they’ll bring back more of them!

Chloe Lisy is the updated version of the classic rose fragrance. With notes of rose, tonka bean, pepper, and sandalwood, this is a scent that’s potently sweet yet interesting and completely wearable.

The eau de parfum only comes in a purse spray that has its own pretty leather case so the perfume has no chance of getting all over your bag.  It’s a potent brew too, so be sure that although you’re getting a small amount, a little will go a long way.  BUT, if you love it, then get more than one because this is limited edition, so once it’s gone, it might be gone forever!

This is my evening scent for spring and it’s one for almost all ages, so try it for yourself.

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Yummy Smelling Body Oil

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Henna

Heretofore, we’ve only known LaLicious as the company that made those yummy-smelling body butters and scrubs, Lalicious used to make a similarly yummy-scented body oil that’s made up of all natural oils.

They include coconut oil as an ingredient which has been proven to aid the health of skin and hair, which makes this oil a great pre-conditioner for dry and damaged tresses.

Available at LaLicious.com, you should check out their whole line.  You can also find them at Amazon.

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What Basic Skin Cream Should I Use?

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Henna

So many women are looking for a basic moisturizer and so they ask what one they should use.

I want to know what you’re using!

Sometimes when I want to use something basic on my face, I use Cerave.  What do you use?

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Smashbox Halo Perfecting Powder

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Henna

 

Smashbox’s Halo Perfecting Powder is said to perfect your perfection and does so with the addition of gold and antioxidants in its formula.  What’s kind of cool is that you twist the top of the compact to freshly grind the powder for you.  I love it because you get the airy feel of a loose powder with the portability of a compact.  You can easily use your kabuki brush to swirl the powder around and then buff it on to your skin.

It wasn’t overly sparkly or glittery on my skin, and I didn’t notice any gold shimmer, but what I did think was that it’s a great powder for those days that you don’t feel like wearing a lot of makeup.  It’s not very pigmented, but it has just enough pigment to kind of even out your skin which is just what I need. I put it on top of sunscreen and it’s absolutely perfect.

It does perfect your skin, and the results last for most of the day, with the powder absorbing any excess oil and impurities that the skin might produce.

I use my own powder brush with this foundation and it just works so well.  I have it in the colour medium, but I could probably use a light/medium too.

All in all, probably one of the best powder/foundation that I’ve ever used and it’s a hard one to beat.

$55 at Sephora, or The Bay.

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Do I Need a Toner?

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Henna

Many of you are wondering: do I need a toner?

The short answer: it depends.

A toner is a great way to add some omph to your skincare routine. If you have dry skin, a toner can take away dryness and add a layer of moisture before moisturizer is applied.

But perhaps the best use of toner is for those who have more problematic skin. A toner with salicylic acid can be a boon for skin suffering with acne. One with glycolic acid is perfect for those who want to get rid of scarring or wrinkles.

Reversa, Neostrata, and Clinique all have great toners worth checking out.

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Woodlot Rose and Palo Calming Mist

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Henna

This is my quantine must-have when I’m working from home. It’s brutal that I can’t even go to a coffee shop when I’m tired of my space, so when I need something to change the space around me, I’ve been reaching for this mist. You can spray it on your clothes, on your furniture, or just into the air.

Honestly I love it and it’s an essential when your office is next to the kitchen. Lots of people don’t like the smell of palo santo. It’s kind of an acquired taste because it smells woody but different, but it smells really fresh when it’s paired with the Rose.

You can get it at Woodlot.com.

$22.

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YSL Black Opium Neon

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Henna


Someone that I encounter almost daily smells so good. I walk by her and sometimes catch a whiff of her perfume, and I ask her what it is and it’s always… Black Opium. Given that, I was excited to give this new version of Black Opium a try.

This is definitely a gourmand scent, with notes of dragonfruit, orange blossom, and coffee, with a sugary amber in the dry down.

What I love about this scent is that it’s definitely long-lasting and I can smell one spray at the end of the day, even if I’ve sprayed it at the beginning of the day. It’s an eau de parfum and that’s probably why it’s so long-lasting.

$135 for 75mL, or $38 for this 10mL spray.

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Catrice Cosmetics Overview Video

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Henna

Catrice Cosmetics is an awesome drugstore brand out of Germany that has makeup products at a very affordable price point.  Here, I talk about the products of theirs that I have tried.  You can find this brand at Shoppers Drug Mart.

http://www.instagram.com/p/CAHDE0KBDoP/

The Bae Eyeshadow Palettes are $16.99, the Liquid Camouflage High Coverage Concealer is $7.99, and the HD Liquid Coverage Foundation is $13.99.

I’ve been impressed by everything in this line and think they’re worth checking out.

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It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Illumination Review

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Henna

Ok, my friends, I gotta say that I’m a huge It Cosmetics fan because their products are awesome. Soooo, I’m always a little biased when I talk about their products. BUT, I will say that I am on the fence about this CC cream. It is more like a foundation, even though it’s only available in  6 colours – and I have the shade medium.

If you’re looking for foundation-like coverage, then this is the CC cream for you.  I love using a foundation that has SPF 50 in it because then I have to worry less about sunscreen.

But check out how much shimmer was left on my hand after using this CC cream.  It was pretty shimmery which means that my face was shimmery too.  It looked more natural on my face than it did on my hand, but super be aware that this is a pretty shimmery cream.  It was toned down once I put powder on it and looked like a natural satin finish.

Available at Sephora for $52.

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