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Serge Lutens Datura Noir Review

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Henna

My picture came out blurry, but I’m wearing Datura Noir by Serge Lutens. More of a gourmand tuberose thanks to the bitter almond, tonka, coconut, but it’s still not too sweet… kind of reminds me of sunscreen and summer, and … Continue reading →

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Chanel Beige Review

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Henna

A light medley of honeyed florals, Chanel Beige is feminine, sweet, and innocuous. The freesia in this stands out immediately and reminds me of Hawaii, or of Bath and Body Works plumeria lotion – anyone remember that one? This is … Continue reading →

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L’Artisan Parfumeur Coeur de Vetiver Sacre EDT

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Henna

Never a bad day for L’Artisan Parfumeur Coeur de Vetiver Sacre. It’s got this tarte note right at the beginning that really reminds me of tamarind and it works well paired with the tea. I love this when I’m working … Continue reading →

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Madame Rochas Perfume Review

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Henna

It’s #irisweek around here, and I love these weeks because they inspire me to look at things from a different perspective and explore my own collection. I don’t have a lot of iris perfumes – the powdery aspect of iris-heavy … Continue reading →

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Empties: Live Clean, Vichy, Talika, XO Treatment Room, Kerastase

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Henna

  Things I’m done with, and let’s go in order of most-liked to worst. XO Treatment Room Pink Perfection Peptide oil. I loved this. It was light but moisturizing and made my skin so soft. Sometimes I even mixed it into … Continue reading →

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Givenchy III Perfume

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Henna

I got it from my momma…Literally…I was going through a box from the back of a drawer over Christmas and found this empty bottle of Givenchy III… at first I couldn’t believe she held on to it…but also, it’s totally … Continue reading →

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Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady Review

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Henna

Just can’t let it go… Spicy rose is what I smell and taste like today. Refreshing and delicious at the same time. I let it go but it came back to me…Maybe for right now, it’s just meant to be… … Continue reading →

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Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Perfume Review

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Henna

First perfume review of the year! Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl. I’ve smelled Good Girl, and this one is not like that, though the bottle is still iconic. This launched in early 2021 and I’m sure you’ve all seen it … Continue reading →

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5 Fragrances Perfect for Gifting

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Henna

Valentine’s Day is coming up, so this is an apropos video for buying a scent that’s nice but hopefully won’t offend. Share this with whoever’s getting you a present, or save it to come back to! Perfumes mentioned: @GucciBeauty Memoire … Continue reading →

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Retinol Reviews

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Henna

I’ve tried a bunch of retinols over the past few years, and here are the reviews: A313. This is a French retinol that is over-the-counter. Don’t be fooled by the pomade texture. It is pretty strong. You can get it … Continue reading →

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