March Empties | 2021

Hey everyone! It's time for my March Empties!

Face 

Garnier Skinactive Balancing Facial Mist (130 ml) - This product was just alright in my opinion. It is good for people with combination or oily skin. 99% of the ingredients are naturally derived and it is vegan. There are no: parabens, dyes, silicones, animal derived ingredients or by-products. There was a light scent to it and it felt refreshing on the skin. 

Bioré Baking Soda Pore Cleanser (200 ml) - This was just alright and I used it in the morning to cleanse my face. It claims to penetrate pores and that it gently exfoliates the skin. I like that it has a pump and it claims that it is great for combo skin. I believe this is discontinued.

Body/Feet

Voesh Pedi In A Box in Pumpkin Spice (4 Steps) - I actually got this in my FabFitFun box and was pleasantly surprised. It was easy to use each step and my feet felt so soft afterwards! It definitely smelled like Pumpkin Spice and I really want to start soaking my feet as I found it very relaxing! 

Seed Crew Company African Black Soap (150 g) - I purchased this on Amazon and I have to say that I immediately noticed how moisturizing it is in the shower. This is 100% natural and it is handmade. There are no fragrances, preservatives and it is chemical free. It contains vitamins A & E. This claims to be good for people who have: dry skin, rashes, acne and blemishes. I used this all over my body in the shower and I tried it once as a shampoo. I will say that it turns the water a light brown but that doesn’t bother me. I enjoyed using it and I have never used a soap that moisturizing on my skin! This comes from Ghana and it is packaged in Canada. 

Hands

Yves Rocher Midnight Berries Hand Cream (30 ml) - This definitely has a fruity scent that reminds me of a herbal tea I’ve had before. This is a limited edition Christmas scent and I went through this quickly because my hands are so dry from constantly using hand sanitizer. The formula is nice but the scent is not my favourite.

Teeth

Lavish Essentials Activated Coconut Charcoal Powder (50 g) - I bought this online at Amazon and I can’t seem to find a link. I will say that this product is very messy to use as it is a loose charcoal powder. I didn’t smell any coconut and this is 100% organic. This is a natural teeth whitener which I agree with. This jar lasted me months and I would not repurchase it because it stained the skin and it’s too messy for my liking.

Vitamins/ Supplements 

Nature’s Bounty Ultra Strength B-12 (5000 mcg) - I have repurchased this exact kind a few times and really enjoy it. I take mine in the morning and it gives me energy throughout the day. 

Samples/Promo - Face

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Night Spa (15 ml) - This claims to be a replenishing and radiance enhancing cream gel which I do agree with. There is a scent to it which I enjoyed and I also liked the texture. It made my skin soft and it wasn’t heavy on my skin.

Vichy Minéral 89 Skin Fortifying Skin Booster (15 ml) - This claims to repair, fortify and hydrate the skin. The formula includes 89% Volcanic Mineral Water and hyaluronic acid. This goes on after your toner but before your serum and moisturizer. I apply it to my face and neck. It may feel a bit tacky at first but I really do enjoy using it.

Vichy Nomaderm Phytosolution Anti-Acne Purifying Cleansing Gel (200 ml) - This was really a huge help in reducing my acne. I used it once or twice a day, and I really seen a difference in my skin after using this for a few weeks. It contains 0.5% Salicylic Acid and it’s oil-free. It is non-drying and paraben-free.

BKIND Konjac Green Tea Facial Sponge - This is a gentle exfoliating tool that is made from the konjac root. It is gentle on the skin and you can use this with a cleanser to help remove makeup. I made sure to use circular motions and my skin felt so soft after using it. I also read online that it can be composted and that it is biodegradable which is awesome! Just make sure to replace it every 2-3 months or after 100 uses because it can harbour bacteria.

Body

C.O. Bigelow Body Lotion in Rosemary Mint (5 ml) - I liked how fast this absorbed into the skin and if you like mint, you’ll like this lotion. I found it to be lightweight and it made my skin soft. I got this in a travel kit on one of my flights.

Whish Bath & Body Gel in Pomegranate (60 ml) - When you squeeze the tube, a fun pink colour comes out. I like how it lathered and foamed up in the shower. It smelled nice and made my skin soft! I got this as part of a set and I did enjoy using this product.

Fragrance

NEST Cocoa Woods Eau De Parfum (3 ml) - I got this as a free sample from Sephora and unfortunately, I’m pretty sure that it has been discontinued. This is definitely a woodsy, spicy fragrance that is unisex. I actually really enjoyed the scent and got numerous compliments on it. 

Degree Men 24H Deodorant in Arctic Edge (85 g) - I wanted to try Men’s deodorant to see what the hype was about and I was disappointed. It didn’t last more than 4 hours on me before I had to reapply and I am not a smelly person. The scent wasn’t my favourite and I disagree with the claims. 

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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