Have you tried this perfume? What did you think of it? Let me know in the comments.
Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule EDP Video Review
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Tagged Fragrance, Perfume, Perfume Review, Sandalwood, Serge Lutens
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Amika Dream Routine Overnight Hydration Treatment Review
Amika’s overnight treatment is here and I’m liking it. As someone who washes their hair at night, I use it on wet hair and let it air dry. The cream is exceptionally light and smells good – I think Amika is known for their scent. Basically a lighter silicone formula in a cream rather than a serum, this is a good choice for wet or dry hair as it makes hair feel soft and conditioned without weighing it down – and then you wash it out when you’re ready. You could think of this as a leave-in.
Also: 3 Amika products that I love:
Bust Your Brass Intense Repair Mask. This is the most pigmented purple hair mask that I have, andI’ve been finding that it keeps my lightened ends from being too brassy. For once, I really like my highlights and am even thinking of getting more.apply the mask on dry hair and leave on for about 20 minutes and then wash it off. It’s super purple so I like to wear gloves before I apply it. I do this once or twice a week.
Power Hour Curl Refreshing Spray. I’m not into refreshing my dry hair, but I use this kind of as a leave in when my hair is wet. It has a bit of hold, some hydration, and makes my hair shiny but not greasy. It’s a first step, and then I follow up with a serum or some sort of hair cream.
The Kure Multi-Task Repair Treatment. Actually, I loved the whole Kure line when I tried it earlier this year, and I would highly recommend it. It is so nice and leaves your hair super smooth. The Kure treatment doesn’t get used much because I do have a lot of treatment type products in rotation, but I like it and I’ll keep using it.
Have you tried any of these? What do you think?
Perfume.Sucks First Impressions Video
I got this little Perfume.Sucks sample set, and even though the set is a few years old, I’m sure the perfume smells fine (none of them have gone off) so I decided to share some of my first impressions. Obviously, this is not a great way to evaluate perfume, so that’s not what’s going on here, this is first impressions only. If I like the perfume, I wear it on skin and I tried all of these on my skin. After wearing these for a while, I know that Yellow is my favourite, but I’d probably get Blue if I had to choose.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Pressed Serum Review
This is a… wait for it… a pressed serum. Ok, what? Yep.
I’m actually going through this super quickly, so I thought I’d share some impressions – it’s part of the Neutrogena Hydro Boost line so it’s got hyaluronic acid as the main ingredient, and that’s not really something that I go out of my way to include in my skincare routine, but I’m liking this. It’s heavier than your usual serum, but it still sinks in quickly.
If regular hyaluronic acid serum seems too watery and evaporates before you have a chance to really feel its effects, then this will be a little better. It sinks in rather than evaporating and then leaves your skin prepped for other moisturizer, oil, what have you. I use this at night or in the morning when my skin is parched, and then use my sunscreen or even my retinoid cream on top. It is strongly scented so maybe not for the most delicate of skins, but it would be great for people with more oily but dehydrated skin types.
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Tagged Hyaluronic Acid, Hydro Boost, neutrogena, Skincare Canada, Skincare Reviews
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Rare Beauty Lip Balm in Nearly Neutral
So pretty and surprisingly pigmented! The teeniest sample that came free in my Sephora order. Have you tried it?
Empties: CeraVe, Boscia FootLogix, L’Oreal, Rare Beauty
Some empties from the past couple of weeks. Yes, not one but 2 Cerave face washes. I had both the foaming cleanser and the Cream to Foam cleanser on the go, and the Cream to Foam is my favourite. It’s a more cushiony texture that’s still washes clean. I liked it and I love the size of these face washes and the price point. Honestly, I’ll never stop buying and using drugstore cleansers.
Boscia retinoid oil was easy to use. An oil always feels moisturizing so I love that. I also ran out of my Boscia body lotion and I adored that! It was light and absorbed quickly!!!
Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé. This is a creamy matte lip colour. I got it free with a Sephora order and I probably wouldn’t rebuy it. I didn’t love this colour and the finish was drying but not long-wearing. I’ve been wearing more glossy lipsticks these days.
The Footlogix foam was a waste of money. I got talked into getting it by my aesthetician and honestly a $10 urea cream feels better and actually makes a difference.
L’Oréal Voluminous Balm mascara. I loved this but I’m not going to rebuy. It got clumpy and ran out pretty quickly!
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Tagged Boscia, CeraVe, empties, FootLogix, L'Oreal, Rare Beauty
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Use that Fancy Soap
Life’s too short to not use your bougie soap, especially when it’s made by a perfumer. Maria Candida Gentile beauty soap. Sometimes in the shower, I forget what it is I’m using, but the amazing scent of this perfume blows me away.
The scent doesn’t last but it smells amazing in the shower. I’m not sure which particular scent this is, but it’s a mixture of herbal and ambery notes. You can find soaps on the Maria Candida Gentile website.
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Tagged Fragrance, Italian Perfume, Maria Candida Gentile, Perfume
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Hyperpigmentation Skincare Routine
I’ve been doing this skincare routine since January. I’d been noticing some pigmentation around my jawline and finally brought it up to my doctor. She recommended that I use a retinoid and then go from there…
I think the most important thing that I’ve learned is that there’s no ONE ingredient that will do all the work, so it’s better to use a combination of ingredients in your routine. Most importantly, sunscreen will help you keep the results you’ve worked for. And retinoids are still the gold standard in working towards better skin. Here’s what I’ve been using since January, and right now I’m at a place where I like my skin without makeup and I think it has improved.
The first product has to be sunscreen. It has to be. I wear it everyday, yes, even if I’m inside, and if it’s cloudy. There’s just no other way. What if it’s cloudy and then the sun comes out and I’ve gone for a walk? Well, I’ll probably forget to put it on, so I just have it on all the time no matter what. It’s part of my morning routine. I’m using the Murad Environmental Shield. Someone on my Youtube complained about the $70 price tag, but I like it and it’s very moisturizing too. ANY sunscreen is good as long as you’re using it lots.
The second product is prescription tret, yes, prescribed by my doctor when I complained about pigmentation. My skin is still flaking off all the time, but I’ve gotten into a bit of a routine with this. I’ve worked up to using it twice a week with a minimal amount of peeling.
Tranexamic Acid and niacin or niacinamide. Vichy or The A Method. I use one or the other and they’re both pretty gentle actually. The Vichy one also has Niacin in it (vitamin B3) which is known to keep skin looking more clear. The A Method actually says that their tranexamic acid is at a 10%. Although it seems high, there’s no stinging on your skin.
Vitamin C at a decent percentage. This Boscia Vitamin C is still one of my favourites. It’s 10% and has a light texture.
10% Azelaic Acid Booster from PC or the Vivier Corrector 2. Both of these are over-the-counter products and they seem to be lasting forever.
Have you tried any of these? Do you struggle with hyperpigmentation yourself? Is there anything you’d want to try?
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Tagged azaelaic acid, Boscia, Hyperpigmentation, Murad, Paula's Choice, Sunscreen, The A method, Tranexamic Acid, tret, tretinoin, Vichy, Vivier
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How to Choose the Best Roofing Company for your Home
Fixing a roof may not be as expensive as getting a new one, but they are both
investments. Real estate agents invest a lot into house roofing because they
understand its implications in building a home’s value. Whether you are buying a new
roofing sheet or not, your contractor needs to play a role in the selection process. The
quality of your roof also helps to showcase the contractor’s work. Hence, you must
balance the contractor’s proficiency and roofing materials for quality results. Having
understood the importance of proficient roofing company services, what steps do you
need to take?
The Price of Using Established Roofing Companies
Although a higher price does not guarantee quality services, it is one of the criteria of
established roofing companies. However, if you select highly recognized companies
worldwide, you should be ready to spend extra money. You will get the best services
from these highly recognized companies, but you can also try local services. Some of
these local services are experts in the industry but may not have the opportunity to
receive global recognition. You can choose local options while searching for roofing
contractors near me.
Choosing an Understanding Roofing Company
An understanding roofing company often earns loyal customers. Hence, this is a crucial
factor you want to consider while searching for roofing
companies in your area. An understanding company is always ready to listen to
customers’ inquiries and proffer solutions. Maintaining your home roof may be
challenging, especially when you are new to the system.
You need an understanding company while searching for roofing installers near me.
This is based on the requests and inquiries you are likely to make. If the company lacks
good customer relations, it may frustrate you and prevent you from getting clarity. One
of the clarities you need is to identify the job history of your potential roofing installer. A
reputable roofing company should be able to provide references from last month, based
on request. You can also request certification and licensing documents that prove the
company’s authenticity. Usually, many state regulators will not allow a company to operate without its licenses. Hence, this will save you from any legal issues that may
surface in the future.
Confirm if the Company Uses its Products
Some companies are equipped to use their products during installation, while others
use from other manufacturers. Confirm if the product brands are popular in the market.
This makes it easier to find a replacement for any faulty roofing material. You will realize
that some of these companies have a third-party company as you search for roofing
companies near me. You are safe if the manufacturers are well known in the roofing
industry. It builds your confidence, as you are sure to get nothing short of quality roofing
service.
Consider Nearby Roofing Services
You do not need to look for while searching for roofing companies near me. Inputting
your location as a keyword will help you streamline your search result to your needs.
With the help of Goggle maps, you can also locate roofing companies close to you. It
allows you to reach out faster and relay every complaint you have. Also, a local service
strengthens the safety of your roofing material. You can walk into the store to confirm
that everything is in order. However, a reputable
Zoologist Bee Perfume Review
I’m full of sugar so sweet gourmand perfumes are not for me. Anything sweet just gets sweeter and I can’t take it.
Many years ago, I was at a perfume event, and we all passed around the same bottle of perfume and sprayed it on ourselves. The lady I was sitting next to asked if she could smell it on me and compared it to what she was smelling on herself. Sure enough, the perfume on my arm had distinct caramel notes, while hers didn’t.
I was wooed by a little sample of Zoologist Bee, which wore so differently than the spray that I have here. When I dabbed the sample on the back of my hand, I got the florals (orange blossom, mimosa), and beeswax, rich and interesting. But when I sprayed this on myself, I got an overdose of sweet honey that seemed to get more and more cloying on my skin as it heated up. I’m not a gourmand-lover at the best of times, and this is a very sweet perfume.
People have told me that the dry down is what kept them coming back… the ginger and vanilla, tonka and benzoin… but they’re all sweet and create a final effect that’s just so sweet that it makes the back of my throat dry and itchy, makes me crave water and a shower.
But, if you’re into sweet perfumes, this one is for you, and Zoologist continues to make interesting perfumes.