I’m a lip balm/plumper/mask lover and am forever in search of the best. I’ve tried green, natural beauty that I’ve adored, like Kari Gran Cinnamon Tinted Lip Whip which is a lush and luscious balm. I’ve tried luxury balms like La Mer and the ( now discontinued) Christian Dior Crème de Rose. Both were gorgeous…
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In Defense of “Old Lady Perfumes” on Harpers Bazaar
The term is inaccurate at best, ageist at worst. BY JANE DALYPUBLISHED: AUG 1, 2022 Read my article on the Harpers Bazaar website
Deciem The Ordinary Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide Serum Review (Finally)
Some skincare items become such integral parts of my routine they’re like an extension of my arm, like car keys or my mobile phone. The first one to do that was Vichy Mineral 89 & frankly it’s still my favourite hyaluronic acid serum to date. The next skincare item to become one with my face…
Natural Logic Skincare Review: Eternal Milk & LUNA Red Wine Bioferment Mask
I was so excited to get my most recent package from The Boxwalla with these goodies from Natural Logic as I’ve seen the LUNA mask all over social media and was dying to try it. Of course it exceeded all my expectations and was gorgeous. But I was also completely blown away by the Eternal…
Eau de Jane Perfume: “Pleasantly Retro”
Eau de Jane is the scent of the past, the present and the future. The scent of now. Eau de Jane is the fragrance of green grass, earth and the flower petals we held as children. It was always my dream to create a perfume that held my memories. The memories of my past and…
Review: Basd Seductive Sandalwood Body Lotion
Last winter I happened to see someone post about this lotion from the Canadian brand Basd and it just sounded so gorgeous I had to buy it for myself. The big bottle with the pump top was instantly appealing as I go through lotion at an alarming rate. Basd lotions are 425ml of plant based…
Vichy Neovadiol Skincare: Press Pause on Menopause
I’ve loved Vichy since my first foray into their skincare with their brilliant Liftactiv Serum 10, still a favourite in my collection of skincare. As time went by my skin definitely needed something a little extra. I’d had a hysterectomy in my mid forties which caused upheaval in my skin condition, and by the time…
Review: Floral Street Iris Goddess Perfume
I was very keen to try the Floral Street perfume line after seeing it on a friend’s Instagram feed. I trust their taste and also loved the look of the bottle she posted. After reading the description of the Floral Street Iris Goddess perfume, I was keen to try it. It’s been awhile since I…
Hello, Guess What. It’s Time For A Neck Cream: Vichy Neovadiol Phytosculpt Review
One of the first signs of aging I noticed was the loss of firmness in the skin on my neck. The hormonal changes to my skin, combined with years of sun damage, show up prominently in the thinner more delicate skin of my neck. I’ve been radically going after that skin with retinols, acids and…
Roses In My Hair: Pantene Rose Water Collection
I could not wait to try the latest products from Pantene in their Sulfate Free Rose Water Collection. They had me at rose water, and the very idea of shampooing my hair with roses is a dream come true! The text from their site alone is so enticing, “Made with rose water from the petals…