Hey everyone! Let's go through my trash together that I accumulated from last month!
Face
Cedar Phoenicia Rose Water (250 ml) - This isn’t my first bottle of rose water and I use it at night as a toner. I buy mine at the grocery store in the imported foods/drinks section and usually find it at the very top. I pay less than $3 for my bottle and I have noticed a lot of brands coming out with overpriced rose water. This is distilled rose water and it helps my skin looking fresh! I swear by this stuff and will continue to purchase it! I have an entire blog post dedicated to the Benefits of Rose Water so you can learn more about it!
MAC Cleanse Off Oil (30 ml) - I really wanted to like this product but it just didn’t perform like I wanted it to. The pump was messy, stiff and inconsistent. I’m not sure if the formula for the travel size and the full size is the same or different. I purchased the travel sized version at the Estée Lauder Warehouse Sale | September 2018 just to try it out without committing to the larger bottle. I just feel like it didn’t do a good enough job at breaking down my makeup and that other makeup removing oils perform better on the skin. Check out my review.
The Estée Edit Dissolve The Drama Longwear Makeup Remover Wipes (30 Sheets) - This line has since been discontinued by Estée Lauder and I was unable to link them for you. These wipes did do a great job at removing my makeup and I purchased them at the Estée Lauder Warehouse Sale in the $4 section.
Sheet Masks
Garnier Moisture Bomb Sheet Mask (32 ml) - I bought the last bunch of these at the L’Oréal Warehouse Sale for a very affordable price. It felt cooling on my face initially when I first put it on and it suggests to leave it on your face for 15 minutes. My face felt soft and hydrated. I have been travelling a lot lately and took 6 planes making my skin look super dull! This has sakura exact and hyaluronic acid in the formula. It’s a good sheet mask but it isn’t one of my favourites.
Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mask (20 ml) - This was a really nice sheet mask that did make my skin look radiant and dewy after use! The mask fit well on my face and the fragrance was not too strong. I left mine on for 20 minutes and I would say that this is worth the $16. Tatcha products are made in Japan and I like that there is a story on the back of most if not all of their packaging.
Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Frozen Lake (259 ml) - This hand soap has notes of frozen cypress, eucalyptus and juniper berry. It smelled great and was a nice musky scent. This is especially perfect to use in the Fall & Winter months.
Body/Hands
Palmolive Naturals Esfoliação Delicada (85 g) - I purchased this from a grocery store in Brazil and I wish that I had bought more! It smells incredible as it has jasmine and cocoa butter inside the formula. The scent smells fresh, not too strong and I can’t say enough good things about it!
The Body Shop British Rose Shower Gel (60 ml) - This product actually came in a set with a loofah as well as a body butter. The scent is nice and definitely for someone who likes the smell of roses. The full size retails for $10 and I really liked the formula!
Gold Bond Ultimate Radiance Renewal Cream (5.5 oz/155 g) - I purchased mine in The States and am not sure that they sell this in Canada. I seen Wendy Williams speak about this on her post-show video and went on the hunt for this hand cream! It is very nourishing and helps my dry hands yet does not irritate my psoriasis. The formula contains: coconut oil, Shea butter and African shea butter. I would repurchase this in a heat beat and Gold Bond is my favourite brand of hand cream!
Teeth
Crest 3D Whitestrips in Classic Vivid (20 strips) - These are affordable, easy to find in-stores and are great for travel. They help to whiten my teeth and leave them on for 45 minutes to 1 hour. I use them about once a week and they do the job!
Miscellaneous
Ambientador De Coche - Aire Limpio - Francisco Aragón (6 ml) - I bought this in Spain, I’m pretty sure at a grocery store in Seville as per my friend’s recommendation. She found out about these in Portugal and said that they were fantastic! The fragrance has a strong, clean, fresh scent to it, and I put it in my car. You take off the plastic seal and then turn it upside down for the liquid to absorb into the wood cap to get it going. If the scent starts fading as time goes on, you just turn it upside down 3 times consecutively and your problem will be solved! When the liquid runs out, you need to replace it with a new one. I really liked these and would recommend them as they come in a variety of scents.
Promo/Samples - Face
Sothys Hydra-Smoothing Mask - This is a hydrating mask that contains hyaluronic acid in the formula. You will want to apply a thick layer on the face and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. It says you can wipe or rinse off any excess product but I like to wash it off. It is definitely a creamy mask and it claims to be for all skin types. My skin felt very soft after using it and it smelled great!
Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask (4) - I received this for reviewing purposes and I actually had been wanting to try this product out for quite some time. They are single use packets which is fantastic for travel as I took one with me on my last vacation and they are very effective. Also like the name suggests, it is a one minute mask. It feels warm on the skin and you massage it into your skin. It is easy to use and I totally would purchase these!
Belief The True Cream - Aqua Bomb (3ml x 2) - I got these samples sent to me in the mail and I had heard a lot of hype about this brand in the past. I was not disappointed and I really enjoyed using the aqua bomb! It felt great on my skin, absorbed quickly, didn’t feel sticky and left my skin feeling soft while boosting hydration. It is also: oil-free, an ultra-lightweight gel moisturizer and is a great all around product that doesn’t have a lot of fragrance. I would definitely consider purchasing the full size in the future that is 50 ml for $47 at Sephora.
Update: Sephora now sells it for $50.
Check out my May Empties | 2018!
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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