April Empties | 2015

Hey everyone! I'm excited to share with you all the products that I've gone through for the month of April!

Hair

Got2B Oil-licious Opulent Smooth Shampoo

Teeth

Colgate Optic White Toothpaste in Icy Fresh

Oral B Complete Glide Floss Picks in Scope Outlast Flavor (75 Floss Picks)

3D Crest White Whitestrips Luxe in Glamorous White (14 Treatments)

Makeup

ELF Makeup Mist & Set

NYX Butter Gloss in Creme Brûlée

Body

Johnson's Baby Wash in Honey Apple

Bath & Body Works Signature Vanillas Fragrance Mist in Lemon

Bath & Body Works Body Lotion in Sea Island Cotton

Samples

Buxom Lash Mascara in Blackest Black

L'Occitane Dry Skin Hand Cream with 20% Shea Butter

The Body Shop Drops of Youth Bouncy Sleeping Mask

Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Eye Cream

Other/Miscellaneous

Quo by Orly All-In-One Base & Topcoat

Women Mitchum Advanced Anti-Perspirant & Deodarant Gel in Shower Fresh

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Cherry Almond Shortbread

Beverages

David's Tea - 2 Teas and Infusions in Forever Nuts & Big Apple

Emergen-C Vitamin and Mineral Supplement in Super Orange (30 Packets)

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

P.S. This blog post is in no way, shape or form sponsored. All opinions are my own and all products were either bought by myself or were gifted by close friends.

Cheap Unexpected Beauty Finds At The Grocery Store!

Hey everyone! I was doing some grocery shopping today at Real Canadian Superstore, and I stumbled upon these awesome nail polishes that were heavily marked down!

If you're around a Superstore, I would definitely recommend walking in and taking a look around to see if there's any marked down any beauty items that you can get your hands on!

Essie Nail Polish Colours

Bikini So Teeny (#764) 

This actually rang up a dollar cheaper than the price on the yellow sticker when I was cashing out!

Mint Candy Apple (#754)

Play Date (#300)

Regular regular price for one nail polish at Superstore: $9.99

I just thought that these three colours are perfect for spring and summer! I originally was going to purchase Mint Candy Apple at regular retail price, but I'm glad I didn't!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

P.S. This blog post is NOT sponsored and all items were purchased by yours truly! 

Kiehl's Promotion - Get A Free Starter Kit! | 2015

Hey everyone! I just wanted to come on here and write this quick blog post about an offer that you may want to take advantage of that is ending today on April 26, 2015! If you stop into any Kiehl's store and give them your empty containers of beauty products, the store will in turn give you 3 deluxe free samples to try out!

This offer is limited so I recommended that you stop by your local Kiehl's today and check it out. They do ask you what your skin type is and depending on what you tell them, they hand you your deluxe samples based on that information. 

I have combination skin and these are the products they selected for me in my bag:

- Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve

- Kiehl's Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Cream 

- Kiehl's Creme de Corps

As many of you already know, I always drop off my empty makeup containers at an Origins counter where they gladly take my empty items and dispose of it in the correct way on my behalf. Now Kiehl's is offering an excellent incentive to try and promote recycling so why not get a little something extra for something that I already do?

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

P.S. THIS BLOG POST IS NOT SPONSORED! I JUST WANTED TO SHARE A GOOD PROMOTION WITH ALL MY LOVELY READERS.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation Review

Hey everyone! Today I will be sharing my thoughts and opinions on how the Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in the shade Classic Ivory (#120) worked out for me. I have very oily skin and this is a great formula for us oily skinned ladies!

Price & Shades
I purchased mine at Wal-Mart for around $8.00 CAD which is a fair price. They had 24 shades to choose from when I was at the store and selecting a colour was not hard at all because you are able to see the colour through the bottle.

Pros

I will say that the formula dries quickly onto the skin so you need to work fast! It doesn't feel heavy on the skin and it is build-able if you want to go for a more full coverage look. It does blend out well and goes on smoothly! I still do need to touch-up throughout the day which is normal because I have very oily skin but this does not break me out and it doesn't clog my pores.

Cons

What I disliked about this product is that it oxidized on me throughout the day. At the end of the day, when I looked at my reflection in my car mirror, it looked slightly orange. I do set my face with a translucent powder that has no colour, so it is definitely the foundation that is causing it. I do not like that you need to pour out the product either onto: the back of your hand, a brush or a mixing palette just to get the product out. That can get messy and it is not ideal for using in the mornings right before work! In general, I feel that I go through bottles without the pump, that you need to pour the product out, a lot faster! Some people mentioned that it blurs their pores but I really didn't feel that this foundation did that to my pores.

Dry Skinned Beauties

Keep in mind that this foundation is designed for normal to oily skin and I would say that anyone with dry skin should stay away from this formula as it will only make your dry patches look more noticeable.

Overall Thoughts

You can't beat the price of this product. I do wish that it did come with a pump but I know that I can just add one on myself! I do not like the fact that it oxidizes throughout the day. I do like it overall and despite it oxidizing on me, it would be perfect to wear in the summer time! I will just have to purchase a lighter shade next time. It does not replace my holy grail foundation though which is the Revlon ColorStay Whipped Foundation.

Thanks for taking the time to read my review! What are your thoughts on this foundation?

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

P.S. This blog is in no way shape or form sponsored. All opinions are my own and this product was purchased at my local Wal-Mart by yours truly. 

Battle Of The Setting Sprays

Hey everyone! Today we will be talking all about three different makeup setting sprays! I have been using setting sprays for a few years now and wanted to share some points with you!

ELF Makeup Mist & Set - $3.00 USD (2.02 fl oz)

Pros: 

- Inexpensive

- Moisturizing

- Lasts all day

- They fixed the nozzle from where the mist comes out of and now, it evenly disperses on the face when you press down

- Holy grail item!

Cons:

- One bottle lasts me anywhere from 1 month to a month and a half

- Can be hard to find in stores!

- The scent isn't that great

NYX Matte Finish Long Lasting Setting Spray - $8.00 USD (2.03 fl oz)

Pros: 

- Gives a matte finish to the skin

- Lightweight formula

- Easy to apply and is effective

- Doesn't break out my skin

- Is suitable for wearing outside when it is humid (it tends to hold up most of the time) 

Cons: 

- The nozzle can be improved as it tends to squirt out sometimes

- The black packaging really gets dirty when applying makeup! (as seen in the photo above)

- The smell of the actual product can be improved

Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray Oil Control - $29.00 USD (4 fl oz)

Pros: 

- Gives a matte finish

- Long lasting

- Award winning

- There is a nice variety of setting sprays online to choose from depending on your skin type

- Makeup artists use this product as it is reputable

Cons: 

- A more expensive setting spray

- Can only buy online or makeup conventions (IMATS & others)

- I find myself still needing to touch up sometimes throughout the day

Overall
I tend to use my ELF Makeup Mist & Set before I go to work or when I'm running errands. I like to use my Skindinavia Oil Control Finishing Spray for special events or when I'm going out at night. It feels luxurious on the skin and it makes me feel good! As far as the NYX Matte Setting Spray, I use it here and there but I find myself reaching for the other two sprays more often. I just hate how dirty the packaging gets after I blend my foundation and reach for it, it gets filthy! Just my personal opinion.

Tip: Spray your face after you apply all your face products and apply mascara after you spray! If you spray your face at the very end of your entire makeup application and the mascara isn't waterproof, it can ruin your eye makeup giving you racoon eyes when it runs underneath!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

P.S. This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own! Some links are affiliate. 

Target Liquidation - Store Closing + Update

Hey everyone! If you didn't already know, ALL Target stores in Canada will be closed as of Sunday, April 12th. I went to my local Target on the second last day and managed to score some deals that i wanted to share with you! Everything I bought was 80% off - no exceptions! 

Price Breakdown:

Xhilaration Socks: 0.30 cents/each

Massimo Tank Tops: $1.60/each

Merona V-Neck Tees: $2.00/each

Mossimo White Denim Leggings: $6.00

Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette in Light: $2.10

Sonia Kashuk Brightening Powder: $2.00

I honestly didn't have any expectations walking inside the store and I definitely found some unexpected items. You can never have enough basics so I made sure to stock up on those. And I'm a concealer junkie what can I say? I gravitated towards that item and once it was in my hands, there was no putting it down! Yes, I did manage to try on all the items before I purchased them.

I recently bought a MacBook Pro and am still teaching myself how to use it! I appreciate your patience!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

P.S. This blog post is in no way sponsored and all items were bought by yours truly!

March Empties | 2015

Hey everyone! These are all the products that I have used up for the month of March!

Hair

L'Oreal Paris EverCreme Sulfate-Free Moisture System Cleansing Conditioner

TRESemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo, Strengthening

Face

Sea Breeze Fresh-Clean Astringent Sensitive Skin

Up & Up Cotton Rounds (100 Count)

Elizabeth Grant Caviar Nutruriche with Torricelumn -Intensive Regeneration Eye Balm

Biore Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips

Makeup

Revlon Color Stay Whipped Foundation in 150 Buff

Clinique Superbalanced Makeup - No. 27 Alabaster

Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Eye Roller

Covergirl Natureluxe Mousse Mascara in Black

NYX Butter Lip Gloss in Tiramisu

Hands

Bath and Body Works Gingered Peach Hand Soap

Bath and Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Merry Cookie

Body

Pharmaceris Moisturizing Baby Lotion

Vitamins

Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Hair, Skin and Nails Gummies, 80 Count

Nature's Bounty Fish Oil Omega-3

Miscellaneous

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Color - 330 Grey Area

Studio 35 Beauty - Blending Sponge (from Walgreens)

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3 

P.S. This blog post is not sponsored and all items were purchased myself.