Prada Candy Perfume Review
Gourmands aren’t my thing, but I have a sweet spot for Prada Candy. Really, I’m following the benzoin, and moving from Prada Infusion d’Iris to Prada Candy.
What Infusion d’Iris has as one of its base notes, Candy makes the focus, highlighting the caramel and vanilla aspects of benzoin with actual caramel and vanilla top notes. Did you know that Prada Candy supposedly came out of a specific request from Miuccia Prada for a scent with a caramel note? Daniela Andrier added benzoin to a fragrance that ended up being similar to the original Prada Amber perfume but not the same. Benzoin has a sweetness but it’s also kind of powdery and fluffy, and Prada Candy (at least in its original formula) has 12% of it, reportedly the most ever put in a fragrance at the time.
Candy reminds you of sweets but it doesn’t make your mouth water. The caramel and toffee in the top notes are delicious. It’s sweet, yes, with elements of vanilla and caramel, but the benzoin and musks in the dry down make this more refined and easy to wear. It’s not syrupy or cloying. On paper, Candy reminds me of cupcakes, but the magic is when it’s on my skin.
Prada Infusion d’Iris Perfume Review
What to wear when you’re in a false spring: Prada Infusion d’Iris, delightful in its execution of iris thanks to an uplifting neroli and grounding benzoin. It’s a perfume-lover favourite, and also chronically under-rated or never talked about because of newer launches. My favourite thing about Infusion d’Iris is the mix of warm and cool which is why it makes me think of spring. The brightness of neroli is sunshine, the earthiness of the Iris is frozen roots, and benzoin a warmth. There’s also a soft frankincense that sets the background for everything else, a place to anchor and settle. It’s perfect for spring and perfect for spring that’s not really spring.
Fenty Beauty The Red Edition Icon Lipstick Case
A new refillable red metallic lipstick case is here from Fenty Beauty. There are also three new shades of red lipstick. These are super pigmented and end up having a matte finish once they set. the three colours are Kissin’ Kutie, Frreak-Went-Flyer and Danger Danc’r. Which is your favorite shade of red?
Empties: Amika, Alterna, Zara, Fenty Skin
Let’s start with some minis. The Fenty Hydravisor and the Pre-Show Glow were from a set. I love the sunscreen because of how glowy and moisturizing it is, and I was split on the pre-show glow for a while, but I decided I love it. It does make your skin more smooth – it’s a very strong acid. You just put it on and wash it off after a minute, so it’s easy to incorporate into a routine too.
I finished an Amika Flash Instant Shine Mask. I loved this, but it’s no Wonder Water, ad for the price, I’ll stick to Wonder Water. I haven’t finished a Wonder Water for a while but it’s still in the lineup of things I use and I’m going to try some other options to see if they work as well but smell better. But still, nothing is beating the price of Wonder Water.
Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Bond Repair conditioner. I have the shampoo too, and I love them together. Of course, the conditioner gets finished first because sometimes I wash my hair with only conditioner (I’d say every other time), and this one makes my hair so smooth. I have learned that my hair loves anything with Bond Repair or the like in the title because it really does calm down frizz.
Zara Soleil Decade glitter oil. I can’t believe I finished this because it is SO STRONGLY scented, and I wish I could say that I found the scent sophisticated and addictive, but it’s pretty sweet and not really my type of scent. But I mixed it with another oil and enjoyed the glitter this winter. I have another one of these too which I will continue to use.
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Clinique Charcoal Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
In my opinion, the charcoal in the Clinique Charcoal Take the Day Off cleansing balm did not make a huge difference in how well this cleansed my skin and removed makeup, but if you found the original Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm a bit thick and too oily, then this one is the one for you because it’s more balancing. The charcoal is a very mild exfoliator, and it’s great for getting the oil off your face.
Have you tried it? Does the charcoal make a difference to you? I will say that I do enjoy a great cleansing balm. You basically melt it in your hand and apply it to dry skin. Then you emulsify with some water and wipe clean with a washcloth. You can repeat or go in with a foaming cleanser at that point.
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Beauty Blush Wands
New Charlotte Tilbury Matte Beauty Blush Wands. Matte finish but the texture gives you enough play time to blend on to your cheeks. I’m wearing Peach Pop on my cheeks today. If you want to see these swatched, check out my Insta (@canadianbeautydotcom).
They are beautiful on and very easy to work with, so I recommend them!
Which is your favourite colour?
Gucci Beauty Janet Rust 505
Gucci Beauty Janet Rust 505 Lipstick Swatch. This is a gorgeous colour and the formula is ultra-pigmented. Would you wear it? Keeping this lipstick on hand because I know I’m going to want to wear it again.
Nars Copacabana Highlighter
This is one of my favourite highlighters. Nars Copacabana Multiple. It’s a cream to powder which is really easy to use, looks great on eyelids too even though it will smudge, no matter how you prime your eyes. The other side of the compact is The Multiple in Orgasm.
Rose 31 by Le Labo
The scent of a long day: Le Labo Rose 31. Cumin, rose, woods. I have the perfume oil, bought in 2014 but there’s barely a dent in the bottle because I find this oil to be so strong that I’ve only ever worn a drop at a time. It’s the scent of frustration. Pent up energy waiting to be released. I love it.