Getting rid of dark circles is what a lot of people ask me about, but if you can’t fix them, you can always try to hide them. If you struggle with concealing dark circles, the Vasanti Liquid VO2 might work better than your traditional concealer because it has a bit of an orange tint that counteracts the blue that can be under your eyes.
Have you tried this? Did it work? You can find @vasanticosmetics at @shoppersdrugmart or on their website.
Clinique Aromatics Elixir Perfumer’s Reserve. Sometimes I pull bottles out of the back of my closet and think, wow there’s some good stuff back there that I put away. This is one such thing.
This came out for Christmas in 2011, it’s supposed to the same formula as the 1971 original. I haven’t smelled the original, and I actually don’t own a bottle of the current formulation. I’m sure 2011 me kept this bottle because it was pretty, but if they ever bring this out again, I sure hope they change the packaging. The stopper on this is not the tightest and it’s caused me to spill the juice or drop the bottle more than once. But moving on…
This is an intense patchouli-based fragrance and the dabbed for it actually is the perfect way to apply this scent. I can see it being too intense otherwise. It’s a woody-chypre but it’s more rounded than any other chypre fragrance I own. It’s velvety smooth, with a good dose of jasmine and rose, a bit of dry chamomile, and a damp earthy base.
This is a scent that really takes confidence to wear – but I would say that about most chypres. They are thought of as being too “perfume-y” (in a bad way) by those who associate these scents with an authoritative female figure. They’re just not warm cuddly perfumes, and can sometimes feel too sharp. What I do love about the Perfumer’s Reserve is that it’s a strong formula with a dabber. I apply behind my ears and hope that those who hug me remember how I smelled.
Have you smelled this or any other Aromatic’s Elixir formula? What do you think?
Night time perfume pairings: body smells like @korres Lemon and Basil, hair smells like St. Clair Scents Gardener’s Glove. I love that the lemon in the body lotion works so well with the Gardener’s Glove, and I’m noticing that St. Clair Scents really seem to have a unique sparkle in their top notes and it lasts such a long time.Do you have a perfume pairing that works really well for you?
More things I finished.
Amika Anti Brass mask way in the back there. I loved this and the best way to use it is to leave it in your hair for 20 minutes and then wash it out. I used it weekly just on my highlights and I’m so happy with how they look even though I got them done months ago. This never happens!!!
Antipodes Glow Ritual Vitamin C serum. So easy to use because it went well with everything.
MAC Fix It Prep and Prime spray. Meh. I have a large bottle that I don’t reach for but I wanted to use up this sample.
Living Proof Perfecting Spray. I liked this! It’s kind of like a leave-in and it made my hair shiny which is all I want in life.
That morning light and a few things I loved.
Aerin Beauty lip gloss is so moisturizing and smelled just like waxy roses. This is a line that’s pricy but also offers luxury. Maybelline Sky High Mascara is tubing and honestly, it’s good. I’d buy it again in a pinch. XO Treatment Room Cool Cucumber Alpha Arbutin gel. Discontinued because the skincare collection was limited edition but wow, I love it when there’s a gel that’s not sticky or tacky. Annie’s formulas are always amazing.
Some people think tuberose smells like their grandma, lucky them. I know my grandmas would have been a fan of these. One of my fav memories with my grandma is going perfume shopping on senior discount days, and helping her choose the right Tupperware to buy.
For someone who doesn’t like tuberose, it seems like I have more than a few tuberose scents but that probably has to do with its popularity in perfumery. These Aerin Tuberose de Soir and de Jour are feminine and gentle, soft and woody in their dry down. They get to stay in the collection.
I am a spirit of no common state. The summer still doth tend upon my state. Estee Lauder Sensuous Nude is tonight’s wind down vibe. This is a coconut, tuberose, fresh laundry musk, super light, you can use 4 sprays and freshen up fragrance. Love it.
This is discontinued but not impossible to find!
The celebrity perfume that started it all: Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely.
I remember reading the huge Chandler Burr article in the NYT, and about the drugstore musk oil she combined with something to make the perfect perfume on herself. It definitely sold the image that here was someone self-assured, who knew what smelled good because she didn’t need some fancy bottle to tell her. And now, we could all smell like her.
You can find this on the discount shelf at Shoppers Drug Mart sometimes, and it is less than $20. Enjoy!
Things I finished because I loved them. Chanv oils were such a treat to use and they smelled amazing too.
The massage oil (big bottle) is my favourite and I found the hemp oil to be light but so moisturizing. The smaller bottle is an oil-based face serum which was also nice. Garnier Micellar water takes off even the most stubborn mascara. The Garnier Ombrelle Sport sunscreen is a mini, and I think I bought it for $4. It’s so light, and doesn’t run into your eyes. I think sport formulas for sunscreens are the best. Dior lipgloss. An old beige colour that’s seen better days. It was just time to let it go.
I really enjoyed all the Chanv products that I got, and they are a brand out of Quebec. If you haven’t tried them before, then you can find them here.
Got the Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé in Fearless and I’m surprised.
This formula is different from everything else out there which is cool. It’s so creamy and thick, while still being matte. It has a bit of slip and isn’t truly long-wearing but it’s so comfortable on the lips so I love that. I’d get a larger size but in a brighter colour. Fearless is a bit 90’s. It’s a brownish rose shade.
