January Empties | 2020

Hey everyone! I hope everyone's 2020 is off to a great start! Let's go through everything that I used up last month.

Face

Fourth Ray Fresh AF Mist (122.75 ml) - I really enjoyed using this mist as it sprayed fairly evenly and it smells great! The ingredients include: white lily, rose water, cucumber water and Tibetan ginseng. It was great to use in the Fall and Winter as this works best for dehydrated skin. It offers a ton of hydration and I liked the packaging.

Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens (100 sheets) - I kept these in my purse and they lasted me a very long time. I have very oily skin and these are a must for me! I typically blot my face with these when went in with a translucent powder to help mattify my face. The packaging is super slim and fit in all my bags. I am already on my next pack of these as I already had a back-up in my collection. 

Equate Charcoal Strips (8 strips) - Oddly enough, I couldn’t find these online but I wanted to try out their brand to see how it compares to the popular Bioré pore strips. I find them to be very comparable and I did like using them. I would definitely repurchase them in the future and they are also cheaper.

Bath & Body Works

Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Pumpkin Cupcake (259 ml) - I clearly have really been loving this scent this month! I also love the marble top which I plan on saving and using on other Bath & Body Works soaps.

Car Fragrance Refill in Pumpkin Cupcake (6 ml) - This smells so great in the car and it on the sweeter side. I got numerous compliments when people entered my car.

Body

Equate Triple Blade Disposable Razors (4 razors) - These are my go-to razors that I purchase at Wal Mart for $5. I use each one for about a month before I toss them. I like the moisture strip and it says there is a lavender scented handle but I can’t smell it. 

Beverages

Trader Joe’s Spiced Chai (20 tea bags) - I have tried many chai teas and this is my favourite one that comes in a bag. It is described as a rich, robust blend of Assam black tea and exotic spices. I also really like the packaging that it comes in as it is vibrant and it is printed on 100% recycled paperboard. I warmed up some milked, frothed it and then added into my chai tea that I enjoyed drinking at night. I highly recommend this and would repurchase it in a heartbeat.

Promo/Samples - Face

Bioré Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser (29 ml) - I got this from a friend as part of a gift and this is meant for people with oily skin types like myself. I am a fan of Bioré and as I write this, I currently have one of their nose strips on. I enjoyed using this as my morning face wash as well in conjunction at night with the Philosophy Purity Cleanser. My face felt squeaky clean without feeling stripped of my natural oils.  

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleanser (30 ml) - I actually got this in the mail as a free sample. I have used this product in the past and I would say that it is really worth the hype. I always hear people raving about it and for good reason! It does an excellent job at removing your makeup and it is a gentle cleanser for your skin.  

Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Recovery Cream (50 ml) - This is a thicker cream that I like to use during fall and winter. They use a natural fragrance which is a soft citrus floral scent. This really does a great job at moisturizing the skin and it comes with a spatula. It comes in a twist-off jar which I really like because you can really get every last bit out. The first ingredient is water which is always a good thing and you can find it at The Face Shop. I would definitely purchase this cream in the future and I’m sad to be out of it. 

Body

Beauty & Planet Coconut & Ylang Ylang Tropical Hydration Body Wash (473 ml) - I received this at the Chick Advisor that I attended. This was a really great smelling product and wasn’t too thin of a body wash. It really helped to hydrate my skin and the message this brand has is incredible. They have quite an extensive line of products that are available at Wal Mart.

Nivea Cherry Blossom & Jojoba Oil Infused Lotion (500 ml) - I really liked the scent of this lotion and it is a thinner consistency but it really does a great job at hydrating the skin without irritating my psoriasis. It definitely is fast-absorbing and it didn’t feel greasy on the skin. I like the fact that it came with a pump and I would definitely purchase it on my own. It is available at Wal Mart and it comes in different scents.

Fragrance

My Burberry Black Perfume (2 ml) - I received this as a free sample from a Mall Promotion in Toronto. The notes include: peach nectar, candied rose, sun-drenched jasmine and amber patchouli. This is more of a sexy scent with floral notes that aren’t too overpowering like some other perfumes. I wore this every day and was hooked on the scent! I have to say that the scent isn’t very long-lasting on the skin though which is a downfall and I would spray anywhere from 2-3 sprays on my skin in the morning. I still really like this scent though! 

MAC Lady Danger (1.5 ml) - This scent has unfortunately been discontinued but I really do enjoy wearing it. It is more of a warm, leathery and spicy scent. You can smell the warm amber and patchouli which I really love.

Vitamins/Supplements

Quick Strip Fast Acting Vitamin B12 (5 strips) - I featured these in maybe two other empties posts and this is finally the last of the strips. These are just alright in my honest opinion and one thing I don’t like is how much waste the packaging has.

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

FTC: This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. All prices are in CAD unless stated otherwise. Items under promo/samples were gifted to me and I did not pay for them. Some links are affiliate. 

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