Tag Archives: Vichy

Rochas Femme and Mattifying Skincare from La Roche Posay and Vichy

Did you read the profile of Francis Kurkdjian in the New Yorker? His mom wore Madame Rochas. Yes, the man who created Baccarat Rouge, maybe the most iconic scent in recent history, grew up with this aldehydic powder-heavy lady-like perfume, … Continue reading

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How to Choose the Right Sunscreen

If you’re confused by the sunscreen options available, know that I always just choose the “sport” version over any other because it sticks to skin a bit better and is water resistant for longer. In the case of these Vichy … Continue reading

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Sunscreens 2023

Cottage diary 2023. I found some 10/10 sunscreens and this is your sign to just get the sunscreen with the shimmer. It’s so worth it and it’s at the drugstore. All of these are clear, light, and you can use … Continue reading

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Vichy Sunscreen Gets a Makeover

Like all good makeovers, they just improved what’s on the outside and kept the good stuff on the inside. I’ve noticed that the Vichy sunscreens have recently been on sale at my local drugstore and I thought they were just … Continue reading

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Lise Watier Sublimessence Vitamin C Serum

Vitamin C serums… I’ve tried a few. New to the rotation is this Lise Watier Sublimessence Brightening Vitamin C serum which has 20% ethyl ascorbic acid. This form of vitamin C is said to be more stable than others so … Continue reading

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Empties: Bumble and Bumble, Fresh Beauty, Strivectin, Vichy, Paula’s Choice, Dior, Alterna Hair Care

Empties from the past couple of weeks… as I’m writing this and looking at the picture, it looks like I’ve gone through so much stuff, but I’ve had some of these on the go for a while. Like that Bumble … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Empties: Setting Powder, Setting Spray, Vivier, Fenty, Vichy

Finally hit pan on the setting powder I’ve been using, and finished a few other things. The setting powder is the Bare Minerals Mineral Veil and it has a bit of a blurring effect on your face, so it’s nice … Continue reading

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Empties: Bumble and Bumble, Aveeno, Vichy, Fable and Mane, Tarte

Things I finished this week. Little mini Fable and Mane hair mask. This is a nice moisturizing hair mask that doesn’t feel like it’s full of silicone, but the scent of it is disgusting, like warm vanilla baby food 🤢. … Continue reading

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Empties: Reversa, Vichy, XO Treatment Room, Lanolips, Bite Beauty

Empties this week and what I thought of them. XO Treatment Room Cool Cucumber Cleanser. Effective and smooth. Smelled delicious. @reversa_canada Micellar Water. Non-greasy and effective. I always tell people to find the cheapest Micellar water they can find to … Continue reading

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