Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub Review

Hey everyone! I love how Soap & Glory products smell and I actually used up their Hand Food Hydrating Hand Cream that I featured in my December Empties. I was originally torn between getting their Breakfast Scrub and their Sugar Crush Body Scrub. I decided on the Sugar Crush Body Scrub because I absolutely love lime and there is brown sugar in here as well which I also use in my DIY Coffee Scrub! 

Price & Where To Buy
I purchased mine online at Shoppers Drug Mart's Beauty Boutique. They don't carry Soap & Glory at Sephora but if you live in the USA, you can purchase it at Ulta. For 10.1 US Fl Oz/300 ml of product, it will cost you $20 CAD or $15 USD. This will definitely last me a long time and throughout the Summer. 

Overall Thoughts
I love that it comes in a container with a twist off lid because that is exactly how I like my scrub to be packaged. The sweet lime scent is something that I looked forward to each time that I had to exfoliate in the shower. If you do not like lime scented products, then this one is not for you and I suggest that you pass on this. I liked that it was gritty but not overly gritty to use on the skin. 

(Up close shot)

This is a sugar based scrub so keep that in mind when you are using it because if you apply this directly onto your skin with the water coming down, it will dissolve very quickly. I definitely felt that this scrub was doing its job and I would repurchase it in a heartbeat once I run out of it!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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Estee Lauder & L'Oreal Warehouse Sale Prices & Haul | 2017

Hey everyone! On Friday, March 24th, I went to the Estee Lauder Sale which was the first day of the sale. I then went with my friend to the L'Oreal Warehouse Sale - both are by invitation only.

The line was very long inside and we did not move at all for a good 20+ minutes. My friend and I waited for almost exactly 2 hours to get inside the sale. The line outside moved rather quickly but inside it did not. That was the longest time that I have ever waited to get inside and I have been going for many years now. 

The last time I went, it took my friend and I roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes to get inside. If you want to see what I purchased last time at the Estee Lauder Warehouse Sale, I have linked it for you.

Honestly, even though waiting 2 hours in line wasn't ideal, I saved a ton of money and I mainly attend the sale for the great deals. They had some great savings on GLAMGLOW yet again and the $4 bin had so many amazing items! I purchased 15 items from the $4 bin which I don't regret at all!

$4 Bins

(Left to right)

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex II (5 ml)

0.5 oz/15 ml - Retail: $74

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II (7 ml)

1 oz/30 ml - Retail: $80

Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild (30 ml)

5 fl oz/150 ml - Retail: $19

Clinique Foaming Sonic Facial Soap (30 ml)

5 fl oz/150 ml - Retail: $30

Aerin Rose Hand & Body Cream (30 ml)

4.2 oz/124 ml - Retail: $48

Estee Lauder Gentle Eye Makeup Remover (50 ml)

3.4 oz/100 ml - Retail: $26 (old packaging)

Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Restorative Radiance Oil (4 ml) (x2)

30 ml - Retail: $84 (discontinued)

Estee Lauder New Dimension Expert Liquid Tape (10 ml)

15 ml - Retail: $78 (discontinued)

Smashbox Iconic Photo Finish Foundation Primer Oil-Free (0.50 fl oz/15 ml) (old packaging)

Retail: $20

Paid: $4

Savings: $16

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light - Oil-Free (0.50 fl oz/15 ml) (old packaging)

Retail: $20

Paid: $4

Savings: $16

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Pore Minimizing - Oil-Free (0.50 fl oz/15 ml) (old packaging)

Retail: $20

Paid: $4

Savings: $16

Estee Lauder Lucidity Translucent Pressed Powder Refill with Puff (.22 oz/6.2 g) (x2)

Retail: $14.50 USD

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara in 01 Extreme Black

0.27 oz/8 ml - Retail: $30

Clinique Hygienic Cleanser (236 ml)

Retail: $16 USD

Paid: $12

Savings: $4

MAC Lustre Drops in Pink Rebel (Discontinued) (18 ml)

Retail: $24

Paid: $12

Savings: $12

GLAMGLOW FLASHMUD Brightening Treatment (1.7 oz/50 g)

Retail: $77

Paid: $31.60

Savings: $45.40

GLAMGLOW SUPERCLEANSE Daily Clearing Cleanser (1 oz/30 g) (old packaging)

Retail: $16

Paid: $6.40

Savings: $9.60

The line for the lipsticks was very long and I waited 20 minutes in line which never happens. You browse the tables to see which lipstick(s) you would like to purchase, you then write the number on a piece of paper and then you line up to give your paper to an employee who goes to find it for you. 

I originally wrote down my selection, seen the line and went to another area in the sale before I finally came back to line up to purchase a lipstick for my Mom which I have not included in this haul. 

Free Gift At The End

MAC Studio Nail Lacquer in Shadow (x2) (10 ml)

Retail: $15

What's Inside The $5 Bag

MAC Studio Nail Lacquer in Like My Gown? (10 ml)

Retail: $15

MAC Huggable Lip Colour in Bonsai Bloom (3.2 g)

Retail: $24

MAC Colour Drenched Pigment in Night Thrill (1.85 g)

Retail: $22 USD

There is a maximum of 4 bags per person and the proceeds go to The Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) Campaign by Estee Lauder.

L'Oreal Warehouse Sale

We went to this sale last because it closed later than the Estee Lauder Warehouse Sale did as we went to both sales on the same day. I didn't purchase as many items as I did at the other sale, but I did find some great bargains! 

I want to say that the NYX section was disappointing and a lot of eyeshadow singles as well as quads (from all different brands) were shattered.

L'Oreal Visible Lift Blur Concealer in 302 Light (20 ml) - Discontinued in tube form - They repackaged it!

Retail: $13.50

Paid: $5

Savings: $8.50

Maybelline Superstay Better Skin Foundation in 20 Classic Ivory (30 ml)

Retail: $13 

Paid: $4

Savings: $9

L'Oreal Hair Expertise Extraordinary Oil (100 ml) (old packaging)

Retail: $6.75

Paid: $2.50

Savings: $4.25

Garnier Fructis Style De-Constructed Texture Tease Dry Touch Finishing Spray (109 g)

Retail: $4

Paid: $2

Savings: $2

Garnier Fructis Full & Plush Ends Plumper Amplifying Serum (125 ml)

Retail: $8.30

Paid: $2

Savings: $6.30

L'Oreal Infallible Iridescent Finish Eyeshadow in 005 Purple Obsession (35 g)

Retail: $9.30

Paid: $3

Savings: $6.30

L'Oreal Infallible Iridescent Finish Eyeshadow in 009 Permanent Khaki (35 g)

Retail: $9.30

Paid: $3

Savings: $6.30

Of course we had to stop for some food because we were starving and we went to Nome Izakaya which is in North York at Yonge & Sheppard. It is a Japanese Restaurant and Lounge. 

My friend got the Spicy Short Ribs which had some kick to it and they were cooked well overall. We both got the Japa-Burgers which we thoroughly enjoyed and would get again in a heartbeat. I then ordered the Bulgogi Tacos which were were decent but not my favourite. 

The portions may look small but they are great quality and very filling so don't be fooled! They also have oysters on special on Tuesdays & Wednesdays which I definitely want to go back for! Also, it is a small restaurant and the tables are close together. It does fill up quickly and I suggest that you make a reservation before going here.

Estee Lauder & L'Oreal Warehouse Sales & Haul | 2017

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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What To Wear With White Jeans - The Style Guide

Hey everyone! Many of us are either afraid to wear white pants or we just don't know how to rock those pair of white jeans that we have at the back of our closet. It's time to pull those bottoms out and wear them outside! I am going to help you out with 3 helpful tips that I have listed down below!

Tip #1: Make sure you have a pair of white jeans that fits your body type well. Whether you are going for a casual look with some boyfriend jeans or a night time look with some tight fitting jeans, make sure that you feel comfortable in them! Nothing is worse than ill fitting bottoms!

Tip #2: Pull out some of your favourite basic t-shirts, v-necks, scoop necks or tank tops, and start pairing them with some fun accessories! Make it your own and fashion is all about having fun!

Tip #3: Start pairing your white jeans with some colours that you love wearing whether they are neutral tones, bright shades or if you  feel most confident in black, then definitely pull that out from your closet. The good news is that white goes with just about everything so the options are pretty much endless!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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March Empties | 2017

Hey everyone! Another month has passed and it's time for me to share all of my used up products for the month of March!

Face

Aloe Vera Scented Cleansing Wipes (25 count) - These do not have a brand name but I purchased 4 packs of these in different scents from Michaels. These retail for $1.50/pack and these are extremely affordable. I stocked-up when they had a sale and I managed to get all 4 packs for under $5. I use these on my face as well as for removing swatches.

Ole Henriksen African Red Tea Foaming Cleaner (45 ml) - This is great for all skin types and it is marketed as a revitalizing anti-oxidant facial cleanser. It really enjoy the scent of it and I love that it has a pump. Foaming cleansers are pretty much my favourite and I also love that you can see how much product you have left instead of guessing. This is a great face wash all around and it came in the Try Us, Love Us! On-the-Glow Essentials that I featured in my Black Friday Haul.

Estee Lauder Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion (30 ml) - This was in the $4 bin at the Estee Lauder Warehouse Sale that I attended a few months back however, it isn't my favourite makeup remover and I would not purchase it again for a few reasons. First off, my face felt very greasy when cleansing my face and I would even do a double cleanse but, it wouldn't even break down the mascara underneath my eyes. It would just stay there and I was still removing far too much makeup with a wipe after double cleansing my face.

Estee Lauder New Dimension Sculpt + Glow Mask (15 ml/.5 oz) - This was another product that was purchased at the Estee Lauder Warehouse Sale for $4 and I found this on the counter randomly. I don’t know if someone had forgot to take it with them or if they changed their mind last minute, but that worked out well for me because I ended up purchasing the last one! This mask retails for $94 CAD for the full size which is 5 ml/.17 oz. I really do like the packaging which is a sliver top and a metallic blue container. The directions I find to be strange because it says to apply generously over your face and after 5 minutes, take a tissue to remove the excess. I never followed that because I think that it is a waste of product! I did like the scent and it isn’t overly strong. When it is on your face, you no longer smell it and my skin absorbs all of the product therefore, I don’t need to wipe away any extra product. It is a thick consistency and the product is white in colour in-case anyone is wondering. I wouldn’t purchase the full size because it is quite expensive and I much prefer the Water Sleeping Mask by LaNeige that I featured in my February Empties post!

Burt’s Bees Sunscreen with Hemp Seed Oil (85 ml/3 fl oz) - I honestly have had this product for much longer than I should and it’s actually embarrassing that I still had it tucked away in my drawer! I managed to use up about half of the tube and it wasn’t my favourite sunscreen. I wouldn’t repurchase it because if you don’t rub it in all the way, you will definitely have a white cast on your face and/or body. It only has an SPF of 15 and I definitely like to use something higher such as 50 or 60 on my face.

Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips (8 count) - I have been using these for years and you have probably seen these in many of my past Empties posts. I repurchase them all the time and I always try to have a box in my cupboard as back-up because I can’t be without them!

Boscia Pink Peppermint Blotting Linens (100 sheets & Limited Edition) - I have super oily skin in general, and need to carry blotting papers with me at all times. I really enjoyed using these and they lasted me a long time! I have two other packs of Boscia blotting papers that I have as back-ups.

Hands

Origins Hand Lotion in Spearmint & Lemon (30 ml) - This was another item that was purchased at the Estee Lauder Warehouse Sale and it came in a trio. This scent honestly reminded me of spearmint gum which overpowered the lemon scent. The consistency of this hand lotion was not thick enough for my liking and it was rather liquid-y. It didn’t do much for my hands and I would not repurchase it. 

Bath & Body Works

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte (259 ml) - This is a great Fall scent to have in the house and all of my family members loved this scent! I definitely repurchase it again next season! 

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Vanilla Bean Noel (259 ml - x2) - I love vanilla scents in general and this was a great one! This soap came out around the holidays hence the Winter themed label. I would definitely repurchase this in a heart beat!

Bath & Body Works Scentportable in Honolulu Sun - This is a great scent for Spring going into summer and it reminds me of the hot summer sun! I even went through the hand soap in this scent awhile back! 

Hair

Tresemme 24 Hour Body Shampoo (1.17 L) - I am honestly so relived to have finished this bottle because I really do not like this shampoo. I feel like it did absolutely nothing for my hair and it took me forever to finish this huge bottle! I have gone through another one of these in the past that I featured in my November Empties a few years ago, and I will never purchase it again nor will I ever recommend it to someone. Tresemme makes much better products other than this shampoo that you can check out in-stores.

Vitamins/Beverages

President’s Choice Chocolatey Chai Herbal Tea (20 tea bags) - This was such a great tea from the grocery store! I love chai tea in general and this did not disappoint! You can taste both the chai flavour as well as the chocolate notes and I drank this tea black!

Emergen-C Effervescent Powder in Lemon-Lime (30 packets) - This is by far my favourite flavour of Emergen-C and if you aren’t familiar with this product, it has 1,000 mg of Vitamin C in one packet. It is a great source of electrolytes and antioxidants. I take this regularly in the fall as well as the winter time and for that reason, I am convinced this is why I was able to fight off my cold!

diem B12 Methylcobalamin (1000 mcg - 100 tablets) - I honestly found these in my medicine cabinet and started taking them because I felt like my B12 intake was low. These are super easy to take as you take a single tablet once a day and you dissolve it underneath your tongue. Of course, you should always consult with a doctor if you are unsure of any medication before taking it.

Other

Johnson’s 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner (532 ml) - I bought this on sale instead of the usual baby shampoo that I buy from Johnson’s. It worked just as well but I prefer the yellow coloured formula better because that is just my personal preference. They both equally as good in my honest opinion though.

Oral B Healthy Clean Medium Toothbrush - I purchased mine from Wal-Mart and green is my favourite colour therefore I was drawn to this particular one! They did not have any soft bristle toothbrushes from Oral B and that’s why I had to purchase a medium bristle toothbrush instead. Oral B is my favourite brand when it comes to toothbrushes and this one did not disappoint!

Samples/Promo

Face

Sunday Riley Martian Mattifying Melting Water-Gel Toner (8 ml) - This was a deluxe sample from Sephora that I added to my cart in exchange for 100 of my points as it was one of their perks you could redeem points for, and I wanted to try it because of the mattifying properties that really could be beneficial for my oily skin. I also wanted to try a product from the Sunday Riley brand in general because I’ve heard nothing but good things, especially from her oils. This claims to: absorb oil, clarifies and minimizes the appearance of pores. It transforms from a cooling gel to a water toner the face which is pretty interesting. I love using my Rose Water to tone my face at night and with this toner from Sunday Riley, I felt as though I had to use more product than I normally would. I was originally applying it onto a cotton round and I felt that it was absorbing a lot of the product. I then used my fingers to apply the toner directly onto my face and I found that it was better but you have to be careful or the product will shoot across the room (as it did happen to me!) I used two pumps at night and I found that it absorbed quickly into the skin.

Also, I like that there is a green tint to the product and that it didn’t dry out my skin. It reduced the oils on my face and if you’re wondering, I used this product at night before my skincare routine. I’m not sold on purchasing the full sized version (130 ml) yet because I have another bottle of toner that I want to finish-up first. Another point I want to mention is that the second ingredient on the list is alcohol which can really dry out your skin and/or irritate it. Be cautious of that, and I have also heard of people who said the gold trim on the packaging was flaking off getting all over their face.

Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream (1 ml) - I already went through an entire deluxe sample of this that I featured in my December Empties post. I still think that it is a standard eye cream that does what it is supposed to do. It hasn’t exceeded my expectations and I’m still on the hunt for the best eye cream on the market!

Clinique Pep-Start Quick Cleansing Swipes Pop-Ups (2) - I really love the concept of these and they were be absolutely perfect to travel with! They won’t take up much room in your suitcase, you won’t have to worry about them drying out because they are individually packed and they do a decent job at removing your makeup. You basically just push up the middle part which contains the cloth and the liquid absorbs into it as you push it up. You take it out, unravel it and it is ready to use on your face. This can seem somewhat gimmicky and the price is rather steep at $13 CAD for only 9 pods which works out to about $1.44 per makeup wipe. They do remind me of cleaning cloths for your house and they aren’t thick enough if my opinion. I would not purchase them unless they reduced the price and made the cloths for heavy-duty as well as soft for using on the face.

Nuface by Carol Cole Prep-N-Glow (1 Dual-sided Cloth) - This claims to ‘cleanse + exfoliate + hydrate’ which I would agree with. It did a great job at removing my makeup and the other side is for exfoliating. It is oil-free, alcohol-free and paraben-free. This did make my face feel very clean but the only downside is the price. It is $25 CAD for 20 cloths on Sephora’s web site. I find that to be rather steep and I usually don’t pay more than $6-$8 at the most on a pack of face wipes. I would only purchase them when they are having their VIB sale because that is a lot of money to spend on something that you use only once and then throw away.

Elizabeth Arden Superstart Skin Renewal Booster (1 ml) - This claims to be an ultra-light formula and it is best to apply it before your serum/moisturizer. This is a gel-like consistency and there is a fragrance that I can’t quite pinpoint. However, I am not sold on it and I would not purchase this product in a larger size because I feel like it didn’t do anything to my skin that another moisturizer already doesn’t do.

Benefit Pore-fessional (0.15 ml) - This product was actually featured in my Project Pan Round 4 and Project Pan Round 5. I have gone through a whole tube of this and then a deluxe sample of this. It is that good and it made me realize how much that I missed using it! I will definitely purchase another tube of this once I use up my other primers. It helps minimize the appearance of your pores and it also smoothes your skin. 

Smashbox Insta-Matte Lipstick Transformer (1.5 ml) - This is a really concept and it allows you to turn your favourite cream lipstick into a matte lipstick just by applying this product onto your lips. It won’t work with glosses, lacquers or balms so keep that in mind. Instead of finding your favourite shade of lipstick in a matte finish, this product does the work for you!

Dr. Brant 3-D Lip PLUMPfix Matte Lip Perfecting Serum (0.25 g) - There are two different lip plumpers: one for the AM (plump & prime) and another one for the PM (nourish & restore.) There is definitely a slight tingling sensation for the AM side (not for the PM one though,) and you want to let the product completely absorb into your lips. It absorbs rather quickly and the AM side had a rosy pink tint to the product that isn’t very noticeable. I wouldn’t purchase this product because I feel that it is gimmicky and it doesn’t do much for my lips in-general. It doesn’t plump them enough to my liking.

Lancome Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Powder & Foundation In One All Day Wear in #555 Suede (40 mg) - This is available in 25 different shades and it claims to work with all skin tones. You can use it as a powder or a foundation. You can build-up the coverage to your liking to make it full coverage or you can sheer it out. This can be applied either wet or dry. This was a nicely packaged sample as it came with a makeup sponge to apply the product and you can write the name of your shade on the packaging along with the store as well as the name of your Beauty Advisor (if applicable.)

Hair

Nubi Hair Boosting Hair Serum - This was given to me at a show and it smells great. It contains marula oil and it does not leave the hair greasy. However, it isn’t my favourite hair oil to use and I will be sticking to the one that I am currently using.

Teeth

Smile Brilliant Teeth Whitening Gel (1) & Desensitizing Gel (1) - I have really been enjoying using this system to whiten my teeth and I can tell a difference! I have an entire blog post dedicated to Smile Brilliant that you can check out!

Fragrance

Chloe Eau De Parfum - This scent is described as ‘a sublime powdery rose, feminine, natural, sexy & chic.’ The notes include: peony, rose, honey and cedar wood. My friend actually tried out the sample and liked it so much that she bought the larger sized bottle. This scent works better on her body chemistry that it does on mine. It smells matronly on me and be advised that a little bit of this fragrance does go a long way as it is on the heavy side. It takes a while for the scent to die down and not be nearly as strong as when you first applied it. 

Supplements/Vitamins & Miscellaneous

Platinum Naturals Extra Gentle Easy Iron Minerals (3 pack - 2 capsules in each) - These were sent out to me in exchange for my review and to be honest, I have had a difficult time taking iron pills in the past because they have been hard on my stomach. These were gentle on my stomach, they did not constipate me and were easy to swallow. I usually took these when I would eat my lunch and you take one capsule daily. These have many great ingredients and they are vegetarian. I would definitely consider purchasing these in the future!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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