Category Archives: Perfumes

Dzing! by L’Artisan Parfumeur

Iconic or overhyped?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ L’Artisan Parfumeur’s Dzing! smells like a barnyard, cotton candy, and vanilla. It’s weird and wonderful and reminds me of all the reasons I like niche perfume. Maybe people appreciate it even more now that it has been … Continue reading

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Santa Maria Novella Armenian Papers

Weekend incense via @santamarianovella1221 . These Armenian papers are a little sweeter than the Papier d’Armenie and I have to say that I like the scent a bit better. The next time I’m at a Santa Maria Novella store, I … Continue reading

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Diptyque Do Son edp Perfume Review

When is it the right time to wear a lush bouquet of white florals, like those in Do Son? I say anytime you want to smell classic, but my favourite time is the summer. Clearly, people wear Do Son year-round … Continue reading

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Glossier You Reve Perfume Review

When I heard that Glossier was coming out with new perfumes, I knew that it was only a matter of time before I tried them. I had already been a fan of You. I thought You Doux would be for … Continue reading

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Watier Official Holiday Collection

Gorgeous holiday makeup from Canadian brand Watier Official, formerly Lise Watier. 

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Katie Jane Hughes Soft Smudge Lip and Cheeks Sticks

Katie Jane Hughes launched her own brand KJH Brand, and here are the Soft Smudge Lip and Cheeks sticks on my skin. You can see that they have a unique texture – they go on soft and sheer and you … Continue reading

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Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix

Hopefully, seeing the colour on a real person helps you figure out how it would look on you. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix – these came out in August and I’ve been seeing them everywhere. The formula is glossy but … Continue reading

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NYX Buttermelt Bronzers

Drugstore makeup is hit or miss. Either the colours are off, or the formula, yes, even when it’s one big conglomerate that owns all the brands. But these NYX Buttermelt bronzers are good, even though I couldn’t find a perfect … Continue reading

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New Borntostandout Filthy Musk Perfume Review

Filthy Musk is part of the latest launch of three perfumes by the Korean brand BORNTOSHANDOUT. The collection is called Raw Seduction and has the gourmand elements that this brand is known for, but also an overdose of animalic notes. … Continue reading

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Ylang Ylang Nosy Be

I smell like a rich lady on a private plane, but my breath is fresh from the mints in my bag, a small banal thing that connects me to everyone else. The tropical island I’m on is redolent of rich … Continue reading

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