Category: Review
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Estee Lauder skincare review: Part 1
I really wanted to like the Estee Lauder set. It’s such an iconic brand, and they even have Anok Yai as one of the faces of the brand. Short story, I just didn’t like it. But I will dive more into my initial thoughts on some of the brand products, because the reasons why I…
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Nike x Sacai Blazer Low, for when a basic sneaker just won’t do (A review)
I think it is almost a year ago now that I first came across these shoes, the Nike x Sacai Blazer Low. I loved them, but they were unattainable. I saw them there on the website, in all of their glory with sold out emblazoned on the product page. I even added them to my…
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Yes, the Slip silk face masks are worth it
In quite a few of my skincare reviews, you might of noticed me writing off some of the irritation I experienced to just being a result of issues caused by my face mask. I personally still wear a face mask when I’m out. If that is something that you also do, or will choose to…
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Donna Born in Roma Coral Fantasy by Valentino, and then worn and reviewed by me
I feel that I have to always preface my reviews of fragrances with my shortcomings. First and foremost, I have a subpar sense of smell. I am working on developing my nose, but bear with me in the meantime. The second thing is that I am constantly dealing with sinus issues, which is probably why…
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My quick foray into La Mer products: My experience as a dry skin type
I was able to get my hands on deluxe samples of La Mer products thanks to virtual events with Sephora and Nordstrom. As I have said before, I have dry skin, made worse by my refusal to drink water. (I’m working on that.) All of my thoughts are based on that skin experience. If you…
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Thoughts on the Laneige cream skin moisturizer (honest opinions from my dry skin)
Many people have talked up Laneige to a level that makes is seem like magic sent from fairies. Their lips are always lush. Skin always dewy. Meanwhile, I tired the lip sleeping mask and found my lips becoming flakier and flakier as time progressed. I tried the Lip Glowy Balm, even bought a three pack…
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My thoughts on Very Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Olfactive family: FloralTop Notes: Red Currant & LycheeHeart Notes: Rose & LillyBottom Notes: Vanilla Bourbon & Vetiver So I tried Very Good Girl by Carolina Herrera. My thoughts: It was very sweet. I am still working on training my nose, so I can’t be very nuanced. But, I can say that for me, the lychee…
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Some quick thoughts on H24 from Hermes
Key Notes: Clary Sage, Narcissus, Rosewood From the brand: “A lively, sensual and bright fragrance cultivating a daring blend between nature and technology. An enveloping sage, an electric narcissus, an invigorating rosewood and a warm, metallic note of sclarene make up this composition of the future. “ I got a sample of H24 by Hermes and…
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Burning the Diptyque Pomander candle
After watching that TED talk yesterday, I decided to burn my own candle. In the video, Change your Closet, Change your life, the speaker relayed a story about discovering a candle she had been waiting to burn on a special occasion had melted on its own. (I assume it was a pillar candle and at…
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