Juliette Has a Gun Midnight Oud and Video Review

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Henna

It’s fall and I just added this back into my rotation.  Rose-oud by way of rose-patchouli but with spiciness from saffron, and a bit of leathery birch tar. Starts off so strong, almost cough-inducing, but settles to a silk skin. I’ve smelled a few rose-oud combos and this one doesn’t really smell different but it brought rose-oud to Sephora which was new at the time.  It’s not there anymore and I’m not surprised… people might have been too surprised by it, and it takes a few minutes to mellow out.

Intensely romantic, like the first days of a whirlwind romance.

TextCamphorous animalic oud settles into voluptuous rose which then melds with spicy patchouli.

Here’s a full video review of it! Enjoy!

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Guerlain Cuir Béluga Review

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Henna

Guerlain Cuir Béluga… a best-seller from the L’Art et la Matière line… Beluga here is referring to the caviar and its luxuriousness. Perfumer: Olivier Polge, although if you look at the Guerlain website, they imply that it’s Thierry Wasser because of a quote by him. Official notes include: aldehydes, mandarin, patchouli, heliotrope, vanilla, amber.

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Charlotte Tilbury Pencil Eyeshadow

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Henna

Love a pencil eyeshadow and this Charlotte one seems to go with all my makeup. It’s a shimmer not a glitter and really glides on. Once it sets, it is very long-wearing but you can extend the wear if you use an eyeshadow primer. Have you tried this? Is there a colour you like? I normally use gold and bronze hues on my eyes but I do like how this one looks.

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Kiehl’s new Retinol Fast Release Wrinkle-Reducing Night Serum

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Henna

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Retinoids are known for being unstable and so the best ones have air and light-proof packaging so that they’re always protected. Kiehl’s takes things one step further with their latest launch by making packaging that requires you to mix up the serum when you’re first ready to use it. The serum itself has 0.3% retinol which is one of the most gentle Retinoids around.

Retinol requires two conversions before it’s ready to be used by your skin, losing potency with each step. That makes this retinoid great for beginners or good for days that you’re taking a break from your heavy duty retinoid. What do you think of the concept?

Would you want to mix your own retinol, or would you want it ready when you buy it?

When I posed this question on Instagram, most people said that they would want their serum mixed already because it’s annoying to have to do things yourself.

I tend to agree, but I also have to say that retinol seems to be one of those ingredients that’s hard to keep stable, so if you mix it before you use it, chances are that it will stay stable for longer.

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Fenty Beauty Toast’d Swirl bronze in Chocolate Swiller

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Henna


This is on sale right now so jump on it while you can, but it’s worth it at any price point. I have the Fenty Beauty Toast’d Swirl bronze in Chocolate Swiller. I use a huge powder brush and put this on my body too. The huge size just tells me that it’s meant to be used on both face and body and it’ll make you gleam.

Enjoy!

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New Fall 2022 Guerlain Eyeshadow Quads

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Henna

New for September.

Guerlain Eyeshadow Quad in 555 Metal Butterfly. Every colour is pigmented. I have a soft spot for hold sparkly eyeshadows and this one is no exception.

The below quad, 214 Exotic Orchid is a bit more wearable with a duo of neutrals and a gold that works well as a topper. 

I like that there is a nice wearable neutral but also options to add a pop to your look. I doubt I’ll add a red shadow to my lids but I’m very sure I’ll be using the glittery gold. The quality of the shadows is amazing. They’re not too powdery, but still very pigmented and super-blendable.

These are available at all Guerlain counters now.

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Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Henna


If you’re looking for a slightly glowy moisturizing sunscreen, this one is for you! Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30. I’ve finished a bottle of this earlier in the summer and I’m a huge fan of it. 6 pumps was about 1/4 tsp. This always feels like a lot but you could apply it in 2 rounds or you can apply the lot of it and then kind of let it set. Don’t judge your sunscreen by how it looks right away. Let it set and that’s when the magic happens.

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New Physician’s Formula The Breakfast Club Collection

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Henna

New Physician’s Formula The Breakfast Club collection is here. I had to wonder who the target audience is for this… or is this a movie that basically everyone has watched at some point or another?

I did really enjoy these lipsticks.

These are creamy, smooth, and pleasant to wear. Affordable too. Will you be getting any?

 

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Foope Perfumes Review

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Henna

Sent to me by Foope Fragrances. This is their “cop it or drop it” kit where you can try the testers and decide whether you’ll keep a bottle or not. Whatever you’re not keeping, you send back to the brand. What do you think?

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Bulgari Jasmin Noir

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Henna

Bulgari Jasmin Noir, a damp woody jasmine-gardenia. Mildly indolic (it’ll remind you a bit of moth balls, but not much!), and an earthiness that’s hard not to love. Easy and calm in a bottle.

This is pretty light and easy-to-wear. I put on many sprays and added more then I wanted a refresh because it was a damp and muggy day, and humidity just kills perfume like nothing else. I tend to stick to one fragrance a day unless I’m sampling and today it was this. The dampness of it reminded me of Carnal Flower too.

Have you smelled this one? It’s so underrated, and still easy to find.

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