Deluxe by Dana Thomas

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Henna

I learned so much from reading Deluxe by Dana Thomas. You think you know about the fashion industry, but you don’t know it until you read this book. It’s easily one of the best books I’ve ever read.

Dana is an accomplished writer and this book skips along imparting information and inspiring you to think about what luxury is to you. More than anything else, after reading this book, my need or desire for some of the big fancy labels has diminished quite a bit, and the way that I see high-end makeup has changed.

It’s required reading for every know-it-all fashionista.

 

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Fafi – with pictures!

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Henna


From the archives: pictures of MAC’s Fafi collection.

Hipness Blushmac blush
Fashion Frenzy Blushmac blush
Girl Friendly Paint Potmac paint pot
Nice Vice Paint Potmac paint pot
Layin Low Paint Potmac paint pot
Cash Flow Paint Potmac paint potRollickin’ Paint Pot

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Wella Light Luminous Reflective Oil

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Henna

You can see by the half-empty bottle that I like this hair serum a lot. Because it’s light, it works well for fine hair that needs some help with the frizz.  I keep it close and reach for it in humid weather too because it helps my curls set nicely.

Wella is available in salons.

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Fix Your Skin with Neutrogena’s Pink Grapefruit Collection

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Henna

I’ve really been trying to get back to using masks regulary, because they really can make a difference in how your skin looks.  I know that it seems that the effect is temporary, but actually, absorbing oil and getting rid of dead skin can be something that really makes a difference in the quality of your skin.

My favourite new find is the Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Peel-Off Mask.  It comes in single-use packets that have just enough goop for your face.  You put it on and then wait 20 minutes for it to dry.  You’ll know that you can pull it off when you feel tightness on your skin and it seems that the mask is kind of pulling off itself, you can move your face around and see if it starts to come out.

Then you pull the mask off and if it’s all dry, it should really come off all together.  It pulls off dry skin with it and leaves your skin much smoother and clearer.  Makeup and any skincare product goes on better, so this might be a great mask to use in the morning.

The Pink Grapefruit Cream-to-Foam cleanser is a foaming cleanser, and you need just a tiny amount to create enough foam for your entire face.  Both products are great for oil skin because they leave it so clean but not dry and tight.

You can pick up the entire collection in drugstores and mass merchandisers.

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Aveeno Creamy Moisturizing Oil

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Henna

I bring your attention to Aveeno Creamy Moisturizing Oil because I think that it’s perfect for dry skin that needs something a little more emollient.


The Creamy Moisturizing Oil has the texture of a light cream and provides sheer moisture. Because it’s so light, it absorbs really quickly and sinks right into the skin.

What I love about it is the ingredient list. Water is the first ingredient but following that is a ton of natural oils, from sesame seed to almond. I love that. It smells really good too and isn’t overly strong.

$9.99.

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Benefit Posie Tint

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Henna

If you weren’t a fan of Benefit’s Benetint because the colour didn’t work for you, there’s Posie Tint which is a pretty pink colour that will probably look more natural on most people.

The formula is more of a gel than the regular Benetint, and I found it to be really easy to work with. It didn’t dry too fast, and I actually found that I had better results when I took my time and worked with it. It’s really a nice pink colour that’s neutral and great on lips and cheeks!

$24.

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Lise Watier Desirable

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Henna

The inspiration for the Desirable fragrance is supposed to be femininity and seduction which accounts for the lighter top notes of this fragrance that give way to a more woody base. On me this fragrance was mostly a fruity floral blend that’s perfect for spring. I could definitely smell the sweet apple and the lily of the valley, and the sandalwood notes showed up just as the party was ending.

$100 for 100mL.  Available online.

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Saturday Skin Sheet Mask

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Henna

…and this is how you really need to use a sheet mask: most sheet masks are soaked with a water-based serum.  This penetrates into your pores when you leave your sheet mask on for 10-20 minutes but what you really need to know is that after you take the mask off, you need to masssage the leftover serum into your skin and top with an oil or moisturizer to seal in all that water-based hydration or it’s going to evaporate.

My skin loved this Saturday Skin Brightening Mask.

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Heretic Dirty Rose Perfume

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Henna

I picked up this perfume at the GOOP pop-up in Toronto this summer and I didn’t use it right away. I bought it and then I immediately had buyer’s regret because the perfume smelled kind of warm for me. 

But it smells totally different in the colder months.  The warmth definitely dies down, and you’re left with a rose, pepper, lemony smell that’s fresh and wearable.  Although this is an eau de parfum, it doesn’t smell very strong, or at least I’m not noticing it smelling so strong, and I can spray it behind my knees, in my elbows, and behind my neck and forget that I’m even wearing it.  Which is why the bottle is half-empty already even though I just got it in July.

I’ll keep wearing this and mixing in my other cold-weather scents, but Dirty Rose is a winner for me.

Also, the guy who made Dirty Rose, and other Heretic perfumes also helped formulate the Goop scents, and I do wish that I had picked those up instead of this one. But there’s always next time.

$65 USD on Goop.com, but I believe I paid $98 Canadian at the store.

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Updated Skincare Routine Video

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Henna

This should really be called – how I take care of my skin when I have a breakout or I can feel a breakout coming. Check it out and let me know what you think!

http://www.instagram.com/tv/B69HK_qhPcM/

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