There are so many cult beauty products out there that sometimes I say “I simply must try ________”, and then sadly forget about it. Because, you know, all of the new products. I recently decided that I must try Guerlain Midnight Secret, whose praises I feel like I’ve been reading about forever. It promises to…
Author: Jane Daly
Guerlain Samsara, Heaven In A Bottle (Vintage)
Guerlain Samsara is definitely a bombastic perfume. There are two stories about the origin of this perfume which was released in 1989. The romantic story of the scent itself tells us that Jean-Paul Guerlain sought inspiration in China and Tibet to create Samsara, The Sanskrit word, translated, means “continuous flow”. “Samsara is a Sanskrit word…
L’Occitane Shea Butter – The Only Lip Balm For The Polar Vortex
Whenever I go to my girlfriend’s house (slumber parties, girl’s night’s out, etc) there is always a tube of L’Occitane Shea Butter Lip Balm Stick. It’s stick, in the classic Chapstick manner, and she told me that it was The Best Lip Balm Ever. Well, this is no small praise, as my friend is fellow…
Scrub Away Your Troubles, And Wash That Dull Skin Away
I’m a mad exfoliator. My skin is oily and acne-prone, as in painful cystic hormonal acne, along with blocked pores. However, as is often the case with acne prone types, my skin is also sensitive. Part of keeping oil and blocked pores at bay is exfoliation. When you exfoliate dead skin, your skin doesn’t just…
Jin Soon Obsidian Nail Polish – A Galaxy On My Nails
Ah Jin Soon Obsidian nail polish, you are a beautiful thing. You are like a twinkling galaxy of prettiness on my nails, and it makes me happy to look at you. Your lovely multi-coloured glitter in that creamy black base – divine! I previously shared my love for you here. But I felt a more…
Radiant Skin – Aftelier And Rodin, Facial Oils That Are Making Me Glow Right Now
I am a huge proponent of oils for moisturizing. For the body, the face, cuticles, nails and hair. Aroma M, Kiehl’s, Aftelier, Osmia Organics and Providence Perfumes, just to name a few of my favourites. Oil is a quick and efficient way to add much needed moisture and nutrition to our skin, as the molecules are…
Maybelline Baby Lips – Paging Dr Rescue!
If you haven’t tried Maybelline Baby Lips – what are you waiting for?! They are the best treat for lips you can get, either with a hint of colour or not, for under $5. And yet Baby Lips do not feel like a “cheap” product. They apply beautifully and smoothly, never dry or chalky, and…
Dior Porcelaine & Perlé Nail Polish – Sky Blue Magical Matte Shimmer
Sometimes all it takes is one photo of a beauty campaign to send me running to the cosmetic counter. Dior Trianon Spring 2014 is one of those times. The whole collection evokes the gorgeous yummy colours of Sofia Coppola’s film, Marie Antoinette. Dreamy, pretty, feminine and, well, perfection. The nail polishes were calling to me….
Body Oil Obsessed: Bare Love Body, Benefit Bathina & Osmia Body Oil
My obsession with body oils continues. I love the way oils sink into the skin. I will always love my lotions and creams, but I honestly find they work best when used in conjunction with a body oil. Body oils are best applied after the bath or shower, when your skin is still damp. If…
Luxe, Long Lasting Skin Perfection: Givenchy Teint Couture
I am super picky about what I use on my face, “foundation” wise. I hate liquid foundations, and I loathe feeling like I am wearing a mask. My skin is also super sensitive, making it a challenge to find a product that does not make my skin break out. I used to use the Givenchy…
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