Author Archives: Henna

Indult Paris Tihota

A friend of mine calls Tihota “the best vanilla ever made” and she’s a vanilla lover. I had a chance to stop by the Tihota booth at Esxence, and I caught them in a rare moment of quiet. The brand … Continue reading

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Safran Troublant by L’Artisan Parfumeur

Before I smelled like incense all the time, I smelled like roses. Safran Troublant by L’Artisan Parfumeur is a gourmand from an older time, a rose for all the time. Rose, saffron and a light vanilla, this is a yummy … Continue reading

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Dior Hypnotic Poison Perfume Review

Hypnotic Poison is a required stop on my journey through the land of perfumes featuring an almond note, but offers complexity in a land of simple gourmands. With this papery vanilla almond, like the original Poison, there’s some spiciness that … Continue reading

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Garnier Eco Pads

PSA: these Garnier reusable Eco Pads are what you need to take off makeup quickly. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I remember a few years ago, microfibre cloths for your face were everywhere. Someone figured out that if you got the cloths wet, you … Continue reading

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This Brightening Serum Does What Vitamin C Wishes It Could

If you’ve been in the skincare game long enough, you know that most brightening serums either overpromise and underdeliver or contain so many actives that your skin ends up irritated and confused. I’ve tried both kinds more times than I’d … Continue reading

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The 7 Virtues Clementine Dream Perfume Review

The 7 Virtues has a citrus perfume just in time for the warmer months – Clementime Dream. It’s the stuff childhood memories are made off. The remnants of an orange peel from your lunch, the bitterness of the zest still … Continue reading

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Myrrh Shadow – Best Release of 2025

This is one of the most beautiful, interesting, and addictive perfumes I have ever smelled. So good, in fact, that I might need another bottle. Bon Parfumeur is everywhere right now and while in Milan I attended the launch party … Continue reading

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Charlotte Tilbury Love Effect Collection

These Charlotte Tilbury Love Effect lipsticks are sold out on the website, but maybe they will come back. Two colours are in the Matte Revolution formula (the first 2) and the light pink and mauve (last colour) are in the … Continue reading

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Mabelle O’Rana Lunar Dust Perfume Review

Another highlight from attending Esxence in Milan this year was meeting Mabelle O’Rama and smelling her creations. Nobody will get you excited about perfume like a new perfumer who is passionate about their work, and Mabelle exuded enthusiasm. Mabelle spoke … Continue reading

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Maybelline Teddy Tints

Maybelline Teddy Tints are here. These feel different than an old-school lip tint because they actually coat the lips. Lasting power is amazing especially if you don’t use a lip balm or eat anything greasy. But mostly, I love a … Continue reading

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