October Empties | 2016

Hey everyone! Here are all the products that I used up right before Halloween.

Face

The Face Shop - Blackhead Out Charcoal Nose Strip - I used up one of these last month and I mentioned that it is my favourite charcoal nose strip at the moment. However, it is not my favourite pore strip of all time though.

Teeth

Colgate Total Whitening Toothpaste Gel - I have used up another one of these and you already know my thoughts on this: it is a very standard toothpaste that doesn’t do anything out of the ordinary for my teeth.

Vio Life Slim Sonic - The Stylish Toothbrush - I received this toothbrush from a family member and it is great to travel with because it comes with a convenient case. Mine happens to have polka dots on it and I love the cute print! It also comes with 1 additional brush head as well as 1 AAA battery. You press the button below the brush head and it begins to vibrate. The claims are that it is ‘superior cleaning with 22,000 sonic brush strokes.’ I do appreciate that it comes with a ‘moisture-releasing vented cap’ because my main concern was that since the cap would seal the toothbrush completely shut, it would be a breading ground for bacteria. That is not the case and I am glad that they thought of this innovative feature! To purchase replacement brush heads, you can do so on their web site and you get 4 for $11.95. I enjoy using it but I’m not sure that I would go ahead and purchase additional brush heads. UPDATE: I feel that the brush heads are too harsh on my gums (they bled a few times,) and teeth. I would only purchase this product if there is an option for buying soft brush head replacements (I'm not sure about that one.)

Hair

Aussie Mega Hair Spray - I bought the flexible hold version of this hair spray. It was very inexpensive at the drugstore and you get 460 ml of product. However, I did not like this hair spray at all! The first reason being that when I spray my hair with it and then comb it to set it in place, I get little white flakes that make it appear that I have dandruff. I have dark brown hair and that is a no-no in my books. I also feel like that this doesn’t last me all day and I need to constantly reapply the hair spray. I couldn’t be happier that I finished this bottle and will never purchase it ever again.

Selsun Blue Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Activ Hydration - This is my favourite formula in the entire line. My scalp gets extremely dry (not itchy,) in the colder months and I need something to keep my scalp in-check. This does it for me and I absolutely love this product! I have even recommended this brand to a friend and she loves it just as much as I do!

Suraj Coconut Oil - I have been using coconut oil for years! It is a great multi-purpose product and I mainly use it on my hair as a deep conditioning mask but you can also use it to remove your makeup. I apply it to my hair at night, put it in a bun and sleep with it overnight. I wake up the next morning and wash it out. Nothing gets my hair as soft, silky and smooth as coconut oil. I also made a DIY Coffee Scrub using Coconut Oil. 

Sheet Masks

The Face Shop White Tea Sheet Mask - This is an illuminating mask that uses young White Tea leaves to help brighten and clear the skin. I really enjoyed using this one and my skin did in-fact look more radiant after I had used it! 

The Face Shop Goji Berry Sheet Mask - This is a moisturizing sheet mask and I loved the scent of it! This is by far one of my favourite sheet masks from The Face Shop and the mask felt very lightweight! My skin drank up a lot of the essence and this mask really helped bring back much needed moisture to my face!

The Face Shop Acai Berry Sheet Mask - If you are in need of a firming sheet mask, this is one that you have to check out! My face did feel more firm in texture after using it and tapping in the extra essence (leftover from the sheet mask) on the face as recommended. I didn’t care for the smell because it was quite odd and very hard to explain but the smell wasn’t horrible. If you are wondering, I generally leave my sheet masks on my face for 20 minutes. I try to lie down and keep my body horizontal instead of vertical as that is how you should apply a face mask. I have seen articles and seen videos of people trying to use up the remainder essence in the package but I don’t care to do that. The reason behind that is that the sheet masks I purchase are not that expensive and I really don’t have any desire to use up to extra essence. It is all personal preference really. 

ELF Hydrating Water Sheet Mask - This is the only sheet mask that ELF has on their web site currently. The mask is enriched with purified water and aloe. It claims to, 'hydrates and nourishes for glowing, healthy looking skin.' This is also a cooling sensation when the mask is applied onto your face. It is a paper mask that is very lightweight on the face and it also contains hyaluronic acid. This mask is soaked in essence but it didn’t drip at all. I just applied the extra essence to my neck and shoulders. I found that it also fit my face better than some other sheet masks.

Body

Johnson’s Baby Wash in Honey Apple - I love the scent of this body wash and I have been using it for years! I am not planning on stopping anytime soon! I am already using my other bottle of the same exact scent! 

Candles/Scentportable

Bath & Body Works Candle in Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake - This was my favourite candle out of the two and I actually featured it in my October Favourites Video. It is a great fall scent and one of my favourites from Bath & Body Works!

Bath & Body Works Candle in Pumpkin Pecan Waffles - If I burned this candle too long for hours at a time, it would give me a headache. I still do like this scent and can burn it for about an hour at a time quite sparingly. It is a great scent but because of it giving me headaches when burned for too long, it isn’t one of my favourites.

Bath & Body Works Scentportable Fragrance Refill in Mahogany Teakwood - I have mentioned before that I absolutely love this scent! It is musky and basically, it smells like a man. More specifically, it is described as ‘the luxurious scent of fine woods softened by delicate lavender and geranium notes.’ This scent is a must-have for fall!

Samples/Promo

Fabric Freshener - I received this in a sample bag from my friend. There is no brand written on the bottle but it is a fabric freshener that deodorizes and freshens. It didn’t go above and beyond in my honest opinion, but it was pleasant to use. I sprayed my pillows in the morning so that when I went to bed in the evening, the smell would linger.

Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel - I received this in a gift set and I love how well that it takes off my makeup! It is fantastic in that aspect and the scent is nice! It did not burn or irritate my eyes whatsoever! I have a larger bottle of this same exact product that I received in another gift set that I can’t wait to start using!

Lise Watier Hydraforce Hydra-Protective Comforting Creme - I have an entire review on this product that you can check out. I really did enjoy using this cream! There was a pleasant scent, it lasted quite a long time, it felt luxurious on the skin and it really did hydrate my skin! I was sad when it did run out!

Olay Eyes Ultimate Eye Cream - This product is targeted to those who have dark circles, wrinkles and puffiness. You are supposed to use this both in the morning as well as in the night time. This sample lasted me 4 uses and I liked it better than the 7-in-1 eye cream by Olay. This one gave me better results, it was a thicker consistency and I just felt that it was more effective overall.

The Estee Edit by Estee Lauder Pore Vanishing Stick - I received 3 of these samples on the streets of Toronto a few months back. There was an entire promotion for the new Estee Edit Line and you could get a makeover inside the trailer. It was awesome! Even though I didn’t get a makeover or any touch-ups, I still walked away with a few sample sized products. This was hard to use as a sample and I am not trying to sound ungrateful for a free sample because I actually am, but when I applied it onto my skin, the whole product fell apart. Again, I don’t want to sound picky but I wish that it was in some kind of sturdy packaging such as the mini sample of the Benefit’s Watt’s Up Highlighter! 

That would have been much more practical than cutting off a small portion of the Pore Vanishing Stick and distributing it as is. The sample did come in a sealed package but you can’t reseal it which sucks. This is supposed to blur your pores and make the skin look more even. It felt nice on the skin but, I still prefer my Porefessional. 

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink & Steel Ink - This was a very creamy and smooth product that effortlessly glided onto the lid! I absolutely loved it and it may be replacing my MAC BlackTrack Gel Liner soon! Black Ink is a very dark black, a jet black and Steel Ink is on the more navy blue side.

KIND Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate - I received this at an event and these are delicious! In one bar, there are 7 grams of protein, 200 calories and 17 grams of carbohydrates. Some people use these as a meal replacement but it is all up to you and what your personal preference is! 

Special K Nourish Bar - Dark Chocolate Chunks & Almonds - This bar was sent to me in a SampleSource Box and I really did enjoy it! It tastes delicious and I love dark chocolate in general so I already knew that this bar would be a winner. This are great flavours packed inside this bar and you get 33g of product. 

Tetley Ayurvedic Balance Poise-Vata Herbal Tea - Three highlighted ingredients on the package are: Cinnamon, Camomile and Orange Peels. This is a delicious tea that is very smooth. I want to share with you what they have written on their web site: 

“Tetley Ayurvedic Balance teas were inspired by Ayurveda, a system of knowledge written down 5,000 years ago which emphasizes that balancing of the mind, body and spirit is essential for holistic well-being. Working with Ayurvedic experts, our blends were lovingly crafted to address the need for balance during all stages of our lives.” 

It goes on to say that it is ‘A centering tea with natural ingredients to enjoy when you are feeling scattered or worried.’ I love the story behind the tea and will definitely be purchasing a full sized version with the coupon that they sent me in my Fall SampleSource Box! 

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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