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Givenchy Le Rouge Hydra Balm review

 in Beauty  tagged givenchy / lipstick / reviews by
givenchy le rouge hydra balm 10 review swatches

pictured: Givenchy Le Rouge Hydra Balm color 10 / gold hoop earrings / ring / fall nail polish / sunglasses / stripe top /

How cool is this hydrating lipstick from Givenchy! It looks like a menacing black color, but when you put it on, the lipstick reacts to your own personal pH and creates an unique color just for you! Love that!

I notice on other people Givenchy Le Rouge Hydra Balm in color 10 gives off more of a dark pink or light purple tone. On me, I hardly notice a color. It’s a little on the dark pink side, but very light. This makes the lipstick great for casual, everyday wear when you want the no-makeup look. It’s also hydrating, so it’s a more put together look than non-color lip balm.

The case is really easy to use, especially if you try to open it one-handed. It’s magnetic so it opens and closes without effort. Love that! It’s also very pretty in my handbag. I mean, aesthetics are everything, am I right? haha

So, if you are looking for a light, hydrating lip balm that doubles as a light color lipstick, this is the one! Love it!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

givenchy le rouge hydra balm review

Fall fragrances for fall 2026

 in Beauty / Fragrance  tagged bon parfumeur / chanel / fall 2026 / maison crivelli / mancera / twisted lily / van cleef and arpels / vanilla / ysl by
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Fall fragrances from top left: Van Cleef & Arpels edp / Hibiscus Mahajad edp / YSL edp / Guilty Vanilla edp / Amore Caffe edp / Chanel edp /

Fall is here, which means we all want a little cozy in our lives. It’s the season of warm tea, blankets on the sofa, and warm fragrances which wrap us up in a warm scent experience. Love the fall season!

Warm fragrances give us comfort and warmth as temperatures cool down, so, it’s no wonder we gravitate towards woody scents, gourmands, vanilla fragrances, and warm florals. Crisp scents have been left behind until next spring. Bring on heavier perfumes! It’s cozy time!

I own all of the fragrances shown above, so you can count on me to tell you they are warm, cozy, and fabulous. The two scents I find myself reaching for the most include the Chanel edp and Guilty Vanilla. Chanel’s edp is perfect for evening and weekends while Guilty Vanilla is ideal for the office, theater, and anytime you want an understated yet fabulous fragrance. Of course, the other four fragrances are beautiful too, I just reach for the Chanel and Guilty Vanilla the most often.

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I hope you enjoy these cozy fragrances for the fall season!

XOXO

Cathy

Dior Ruban nail polish review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged dior / reviews by
dior ruban nail polish review classic pink nail polish

pictured: Dior Ruban nail polish /

How in the world have I not review Dior Ruban yet?!?! Will wonders never cease! Ah, anyway, here we go!

Pink nail polish is hotter than hot right now, despite the fact that it is also a timeless nail polish color. Pink nail polish is fabulous because it’s understated, classic, office-appropriate, and matches any outfit or occasion. Love that!

I feel like everyone should have one, fabulous pink nail polish in their wardrobe. Ruban might be it! This is a color which has become a part of Dior’s core nail polish collection. It seems to always be in stock and get restocked. As we all know, seasonal nail polish colors have been selling out within a day to a couple of weeks lately. So, it is refreshing when a beautiful color can actually be found in stock. Imagine that!

Dior Ruban nail polish is a classic pink nail color with slight sparkles. I love how the sparkles add dimension yet keep the polish looking timeless. I tested out Dior Ruban nail polish with one base coat and two coats of color. It went on smooth without streaking and the finish is a solid, slightly sparkling pink. Love!

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So, if you are looking for the perfect pink nail polish, Dior Ruban nail polish is your pink! Love it!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy