perfume whisperer
Guerlain changed the way we add a glow to our skin with their Météorites powder in 1987. They had already revolutionized our tans with their Terracotta, which is to this day the best bronzing powder. So with Les Météorites, they took the neutralizing colours of the makeup palette, and put them in one powder package…
Annick Goutal is one of my favourite perfume lines of all time. Annick Goutal Passion was my first “niche” perfume in 1990, and it sent me down the rabbit hole. I get so many compliments when I wear Passion and the best one was a friend who said I smelled like “weirdly sexy jasmine tea”….
Chanel LA Sunrise Collection for spring 2016 is breathtaking. The colours absolutely pop without being jarring or bold. From their website: Discover a colour collection that reveals the vibrant mood of an endless Los Angeles summer. Flashes of purple, teal and green capture the city’s carefree spirit, while a dreamy spectrum of pink, coral and…
It’s hard to feel beautiful when you don’t feel well. Allergies, viruses, and the dreaded cold and flu season can sap the glow right out of us. I have a few things that are always close at hand to keep my beauty health at it’s optimum. Emergen-C is a handy dandy little powdered drink in…
My favourite masculine oud has always been Creed Royal Oud – oh, mama. If you have not tried it, you must. I apologize in advance for spending your money. What I love about Creed’s oud is how smooth it is. There are dirty ouds and there are medicinal ouds, and that means there is an…
I recently had the chance to speak with Dr Vivien Brown, a family physician who has won awards for her work regarding women’s health issues. She has been consulting with Vichy and has offered guidance on any questions and concerns I have regarding menopause, outside of skincare. Vichy has the incredible NeoVadiol line for menopausal skin, but…
Short answer, yes. I was an early adopter and bought Bio Oil when it was first launched and I loved it. It soothed and faded stretch marks, moisturized skin beautifully, and felt lovely. It has a unique consistency, a little bit like a dry oil, but more emollient. Bio Oil moisturizes dry skin, in addition…
I am a lover of lip gloss, especially soft and natural shades that make lips look plump and cushiony. Lucie + Pompette is a gorgeous niche beauty brand that I stumbled upon meandering around Instagram. I found out there is lots of love for Lucie + Pompette and for good reason! From their site: Lip…
Guerlain Mahora is a reviled Guerlain offering from 1999, partially I think because it should have been release in 1985. Or maybe even 1965. It’s lush, animalic, unapologetically rich and, to me, absolutely gorgeous. Mahora is Jacques Guerlain’s last creation for the house, released after Guerlain’s other weird and divisive Samsara. I happen to love…
Little mini review for a terrific product I can’t imagine being without. Shu Uemura Wonder Worker Air Dry Spray is exactly that – a product to help with air drying and texture. A hybrid product that combings haircare with styling benefits, Wonder Worker is a multi-tasking leave in spray that perfects the hair’s surface to enhance…
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