Project 10 Pan - Round 6 | 2017

Hey everyone! It's that time again where I share with you 10 products that I have used up! If you haven't already checked out my Project 10 Pan Round 5 post, I have linked it for you.

MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencil - In Anticipation - I am so glad that I am finally done with this lip pencil! I featured this in Part 1 of my Disappointing Makeup Products video series, and I mentioned how it dried out my lips as well as how it was a strange formula. The actual colour itself, didn’t stay put either and wiggled around. When I sharpened it, there was a small gap or hole in the actual crayon despite that I was using a MAC sharpener on a MAC lip pencil. It didn’t make sense and neither did this pencil. 

Burt’s Bees Lip Balm - This is a non-tinted beeswax based lip balm that contains vitamin e and peppermint inside. You can definitely smell the peppermint inside and this is a great every day lip balm. It is small enough to put inside your pocket or the side pocket of your clutch. It did the job and I have no complaints other than when the actual lip balm got low, it had a tendency to fall out out of the tube which was rather annoying.

ELF Translucent Mattifying Powder - This was a decent translucent powder that is very affordable. I actually featured it in a past Haul on my YouTube channel. I am extremely oily and this only worked for me when I was using other oil-control products in-conjunction with this one. I finished it rather quickly and I know that it is only $3 on the ELF web site, but my other powders seem to last me a long longer than this one. I received this free with my order when I used a promotional code online, therefore, I really can’t complain! If you want a powder that will last you a long time, this is definitely not for you but this is a great powder to keep in your purse for touch-ups throughout the day.

Buxom Hot Escapes Bronzer in Tahiti (2 g or 0.07 oz) - I have been using this little bronzer for quite some time now, and I shocked at how long it has lasted me! I featured this in my Samples Challenge video that I created. I was using this bronzer every single day and even though it has some shimmer to it, it is not too much for every day use! This is overall a great bronzer and I love the scent as it smells slightly tropical! I originally redeemed this on the Sephora web site for the 500 point perk that came with a few other items from Buxom! 

Maybelline Master Conceal Camouflaging Concealer in #20 Light - This is a great full coverage concealer that I was using every single time that I did my makeup. I did post an entire dedicated review for the Master Conceal in the shade Fair. I liked the formula as well as the colour very much. I don’y have anything negative to say about this product and the best part is that it is from the drugstore thus making it very affordable!

Maybelline Brow Precise Micro Pencil in Deep Brown - I’m not a fan of this pencil at all. I only purchased it because it was on sale at the time and I was in need of a new brow pencil. I know that this is a micro pencil but it did not last me long at all and the pencil actually kept breaking off on me. That was quite annoying and the NYX Micro Brow Pencil didn’t do that to me and it actually lasted me a lot longer. I would not consider re-purchasing this product ever again even if it was on sale or if I was desperate, I still wouldn’t buy it again.

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara in #01 Extreme Black - I actually received this in my Sephora Mystery Bag and I found this to be an excellent mascara for the lower lashes! It is very easy to use, doesn’t transfer and I like the brush! It is not a plastic wand and it gets the job done! I looked forward to using this product each time I would apply mascara! To see what I received in my Mystery Bag, check out my video!

Buxom Hold The Line Waterproof Eyeliner in Call Me - I have two of these and I have finally finished up one. It is a decent eyeliner as it is a jet black, but it isn’t one of my favourites as I much prefer the one by Marc Jacobs. It does glide on smoothly but it transferred outside of my waterline almost every single time that I wore it. 

Tarte Rainforest of The Sea Marine Boosting Mist - I really did like this product because I found it to be a great multi-purpose product. You can see how I used it 3 different ways in my Samples Challenge Video that I created. What I didn’t like about it is how fast I went through it. I know it is a sample size but I was using it at night also after I applied all my skin care so imagine how fast I will go through a full sized bottle? It retails for $30 CAD for 2.5 oz/75 ml of product which is something to keep in mind. Another thing that I didn’t like is when I was almost done the product inside the bottle, it wasn’t spraying out clear on my face and was spraying out white specks on my face. It was annoyed after I had done my entire face of makeup and had to grab my beauty blender to tap out these white spots on my face. I do think it’s a great product, I enjoyed using it and I really liked the packaging as it is aesthetically pleasing to the eye, I just feel like those few things are preventing my from purchasing a larger bottle of the Marine Boosting Mist from Tarte.


ELF Makeup Mist & Set - If you have been following me for awhile, you already know that this is my holy grail facial mist. I use it to both prime and set my face in-conjunction with a few other products. I have a few back-ups of this product and I am already on my new bottle! I actually started spraying this onto my face at night after I applied all my lotions, creams and serums to lock everything in-place as well as to add another of moisture to my face! If you want to see how this compared when compared to 2 others, check out my post on the Battle of Setting Sprays!

In case you are wondering, after I share these 10 items with you, I don't throw them away, I actually recycle them at Origins. They have a great Recycling Program that you can check out!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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12 Essential Makeup Must-Haves

Hey everyone! There is a lot of makeup currently on the market and I wanted to share with you 12 items that are needed in your makeup repertoire. Of course, you can always substitute certain items for others and you don't have to use the exact brands that are shown if you don't want to. I just want to show you the types of products that I find myself reaching for most often on a day-to-day basis.

Items Needed:
ELF Makeup Mist & Set
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 15 Fair
COVERGIRL TruBlend Liquid Foundation in L5
MAC Studio CareBlend Pressed Powder in Light
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer in Medium/Deep
ColourPop Super Shock Cheek in Lunch Money
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Dark Brown
Maybelline Matte Lipstick in #665 in Lust For Blush
COVERGIRL So Lashy! Blast PRO Mascara in Extreme Black
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
beauty blender pro Sponge
Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens

The ELF Makeup Mist & Set can double for a primer as well as a setting spray. The Maybelline lipstick can be used both on the lips as well as on the cheeks for a nice blush colour. You can use the bronzer in your crease and the ColourPop highlighter can be used on the lids to give the illusion of a shimmery eyeshadow. The blotting sheets from Boscia can be used to keep your oils in-check throughout the day and you can just add it into your purse or clutch.

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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BIG January Empties | 2017

Hey everyone! I have been noticing some people are doing a yearly empties but that won’t work out for me because I feature a variety of different products and my collection would get too large. Also, I wouldn't want you to wait an entire year for another empties blog post! Imagine that? I really do enjoy writing empties posts and I will continue doing them on a monthly basis!

Hair

Selsun Blue Anti-Dandruff Shampoo - I have been using this for years now and it helps my scalp when it is very dry in the winter time. I will continue to purchase this for years to come!

L’Oreal Paris Hair Expertise Fibralogy Conditioner - This is an innovative product for people who have hair that is lacking thickness. They use ‘Filloxane’ which “penetrates and diffuses in the hair fibre. The hair expands from within.” I felt that my hair did get a little bit thicker and that is a big step for me. I love the scent of this conditioner and it was under $5 CAD. I would definitely re-purchase it because it is a very affordable product that lives up to its claims!

Face

Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips For The Face (8 count) - These are my favourite kind of pore strips! They are targeted for the face, but I do use them on my nose and they work even better than the ‘nose strips’ because these are bigger therefore they remove more whiteheads as well as blackheads (if you have them!) These are very affordable and I purchase mine at Wal-Mart usually!

ELF Precision Sponge Trio (The Largest Sponge) - I thought that this was a great makeup sponge that was comparable to the the beauty blender! I hauled this in my Haul Video that I did a few months ago and I also included it in my October Favourites video. I think that this is a great sponge, my only complaint is that it is white and it gets stained therefore you are able to see all of the stains. It is bouncy on the skin and it lasted me 4 months.

Peter Thomas Roth Ultra-Lite Oil-Free Moisturizer (15 ml or 0.5 fl oz) - This is described as a moisturizing gel-lotion with hyaluronic acid azulene, aloe vera and anti-oxidant vitamins A & E. This was included in The Hall of Fame Kit by Peter Thomas Roth that is available on the Sephora web site. You are receiving a $120 CAD value for only $44 CAD. I did enjoy using this moisturizer in the morning before my makeup application but I wish that it had an SPF! I liked the consistency and it absorbed quickly into my skin without leaving a sticky feeling. I have extremely oily skin and this didn't feel oily on my skin at all which is a huge plus for me!

Peter Thomas Roth Instant FirmX Eye (7.4 ml/0.25 fl oz) - This actually came in the Hall of Fame Kit that I purchased on the Sephora web site. I believe that I got a bad batch of this specific item because when I put the eye cream on top of my moisturizer at night and sprayed my face with my ELF Makeup Mist & Set, I had white residue all underneath my under eye area. Don’t get me wrong, I do like other Peter Thomas Roth products and I have purchased two of his kits, but this one was a let down in my books. I couldn't finish the entire tube because it completely dried out my under eye area and left me with dry flaky skin.

Tarte Rainforest of The Sea - Drink of H20 Hydrating Boost Moisturizer (10 ml) - This is a gel moisturizer with a light scent that doesn't feel greasy on the skin and absorbs quickly. On the Sephora web site, it says, “Treat skin to this skin-quenching water gel. Powered by hyaluronic acid and tarte’s exclusive Rainforest of the Sea™ antioxidant complex, this cooling gel moisturizer helps restore skin’s natural hydration for skin that’s fortified, refreshed, and healthier-looking.” I enjoyed using this before I applied my makeup and a full jar of this (1.70 oz) retails for $47 CAD.

Body

Adidas for Women Cotton Tech+ Absorbent-Deo in Pure Powder (45 g or 1.6 oz) - This deodorant lasted me quite some time. I used a different formula in the past which I preferred as well as the scent, but that to my knowledge has been discontinued as I no longer can find it in-store. This claims to be able to absorb wetness but I no longer sweat underneath my armpits therefore I cannot speak to that. There is 0% alcohol and it is dermatologist-tested. I wouldn't repurchase this and it wasn't my favourite to be honest with you. 

Vitamins/Supplements

Nature’s Bounty Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies with Biotin (80 count) - I have been using these for quite some time now and I absolutely love them! Every time I run out of a bottle, I immediately go-to the store to buy another bottle. I have an entire blog post dedicated to these wonderful strawberry flavoured gummies and you should definitely take the 30-Day Challenge!

Bath & Body Works - Candles 

Bath & Body Works Scented Candle in Flannel - I actually featured this in my Haul Video and I purchased this when they were having their annual candle sale. I picked up 2 candles for $10.50 CAD each and it was a one-day sale. This is a more musky and masculine smell which I adore! I absolutely love the frosted candle holder and the label on the front is Christmas themed. I have already depotted the jar to use it to store something else in! 

Bath & Body Works Home Scented Candle in Roasted Chestnut & Cherries - This candle was part of a prize that I won at a baby shower. This isn’t a scent that I would have picked out on my own but I actually really enjoyed it! It isn’t as strong as Flannel and the cherry scent isn’t overpowering at all. This candle also burned quick than Flannel for some odd reason. Not sure why but I just thought that I would mention it here. The jar is glass and has weight to it as it is on the more heavy side. It doesn’t come with a top which I wish that it did for when I depot the leftover wax and store things inside but I will make it work!

Bath & Body Works Scented Candle in Marshmallow Fireside - I really enjoyed burning this scent in my room! It made the room feel more cozy and the scent wasn’t overpowering at all. I would definitely repurchase this scent in the future and it reminds me of the candle ‘Fireside’ from the White Barn collection. There wasn’t too much marshmallow or any marshmallow for that matter, which I could actually smell when the candle was burning.

Soaps

Bath & Body Works Nourishing Hand Soap in Pumpkin Cupcake - I never realized before, but this specific kind of hand soap has only 236 ml and the gentle foaming hand soap has 259 ml. Needless to say, the foaming hand soap always lasts me longer. Anyway, this formula has pumpkin butter in it and when I was washing my hands, I noticed that they were more nourished as well as more hydrated - less dry than usual.

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Warm Vanilla Sugar (259 ml) - This is a classic scent and I love the new label on the packaging which is perfect for the holidays as well as the winter time. It is described as, ‘rich, creamy vanilla sprinkled with sparkling sugar.’ I have purchased this scent in different forms in the past and I will continue to purchase it in the future!

Fragrance

Bath & Body Works Fine Fragrance Mist in Sexy Dahlia Rush (The Sweethearts - 236 ml/8 fl oz) - I just want to put it out there for some who don’t know, but fragrances just like makeup products do indeed have an expiration date. Even though there is still product inside the bottle, the scent has changed and I have had this for a while now therefore, it is time for this fragrance to go. It is discontinued unfortunately, but I loved this scent and I also went through the lotion in the same scent at one point.

Bath & Body Works Fragrance Mist in Country Chic (236 ml/f fl oz) - I have had this scent for too long and I distinctly remember when it first came out! I have used more than half of this bottle and it is just time to let it go. I do not like it nearly as much as I did in the past and I remember thinking that I wouldn't like this scent at all but I actually learned to love it! The name is rather strange in my opinion and it is a light, refreshing smell. 

Bath & Body Works Into The Wild Passion Primitive Fragrance (75 ml/2.5 fl oz) - This is also a discontinued fragrance that launched in Spring of 2011. I feel like a lot of people didn’t even know about this scent and that it was a hidden gem! I remember purchasing this at one of their semi-annual sales and I found it one of the bins. Once I pulled it out, another lady asked me where I had found it because she wanted to purchase this as well because the packaging was so beautiful! My bottle is very beaten up because I usually would toss this in my purse and use it to refresh myself throughout the day.

Miscellaneous/Other

Emergen-C Vitamin and Mineral Supplement in Acai Berry (30 Packets) - I swear by Emergen-C and have mentioned it on numerous occasions. When everyone at work was getting sick, I poured one packet into my water and drank it each day. Guess what? I never got sick while everyone else was getting sick or was already sick! This really boosts your immune system and there is 1,000 mg of Vitamin C in each sachet. It is a great source of electrolytes, antioxidants, key nutrients and vitamins! I prefer the Orange flavour over the Acai Berry but it all comes down to personal preference.

Samples/Promo - Makeup/Pore Minimizers

Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer - I have used this in the past and this formula glides right onto my face. It is very silky and smooth! I really enjoyed using it and it kept my makeup in-place throughout the day! I was very impressed with this primer. If you want to invest in a good primer, this is the one to purchase! My friend owns the full-sized version and absolutely loves it! 

The Body Shop Tea Tree Pore Minimiser - This claims that it is suitable for blemished skin and that it will help your pores look smaller. It also ‘smoothes, primes and instantly mattifies.’ I have large pores around my nose and cheek area which intrigued me to add this free sample to my cart when checking out online. It is a Best Seller on The Body Shop web site and retails originally for $20 CAD for 30 ml or 1.0 fl oz of product. The formula is yellow, it glides onto the skin nicely, it absorbs quickly and the initial scent reminds me of a drink that I had in Cuba before. I didn’t notice that my pores got any smaller but I do like how it felt on my skin.

COVERGIRL + Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation Sampler - This was another item included in the Walgreens goodie bag and again, you get 6 different shades to try-out. There are 12 shades in total and I absolutely love the concept of this! I discovered that I am currently best suited for the shade Creamy Natural.

Cleansers

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm - This was a 100 point perk that I redeemed on the Sephora web site. I much preferred this product over the ELF Hydrating Gel Melt Cleanser. I felt that the Clinique Cleanser really did a great job at removing my full face of makeup at night. It did not leave a film on my face like other reviews stated. I felt that a little bit of this product went a long way and I really enjoyed trying it out! 

Moisturizers/Serums

Amore Pacific Future Response Age Defense Serum (0.1 fl oz or 3ml) - I actually received a deluxe sample of this from the Sephora web site upon entering a promotional code. I did enjoy using it and it is described as ‘a concentrated blend of green tea and pine mushrooms to protect skin from environmental and lifestyle aggressors that cause visible signs of premature skin aging.’ If you are sensitive to smells, I don’t recommend this product to you but I honestly didn't mind the smell. This is a very moisturizing and hydrating product that I was using in the evening as part of my PM skin care routine. To purchase the full size which is 1.01 oz, it will run you $176 CAD. This is a Korean skin care company and if you don't want to shell out that kind of money, I recommend that you check out La Neige which is also a Korean company owned by Amore Pacific. It is more affordable and I have used products by them before and they have been excellent! 

Hands

Gold Bond Ultimate Moisturizing Aloe (28 ml) - This hand cream has 7 intensive moisturizers that help hydrate and nourish the skin. There is Vitamin A, C and E found in the formula. They use HYDRALAST technology for 24 hour moisturization throughout the day and it is both Dermatologist tested as well as hypoallergenic. It says on the tube that it is gentle enough to use on your face and I would for sure use it on my face without hesitation! It also stopped my skin from a constant itch that I had on my leg when I applied some on! I originally thought that Gold Bond was a product targeted towards more mature people but I was definitely wrong! I am glad that I was able to try this because this is such a good hand cream! I have psoriasis on my hands and this does not irritate it at all. It gives my hands the moisture that they need and it lasts quite a long time before I have to re-apply. I definitely would purchase this in a heart beat in the future! 

Eyes

Bausch + Lomb Bio True Multi-Purpose Solution (60 ml) - I received this complimentary in the mail a few months back and I really enjoyed using this contact lens solution! It cleans and disinfects like any other solution, but this particular product claims to be ‘pH balanced to match tears’. It also gives you ‘up to 20 hours of moist lenses’. I have already gone ahead and purchased the larger sized bottle!

Dailies Total 1 Water Gradient One-Day Contact Lenses - My optometrist was kind enough to give me these to try-out. They were very comfortable to wear and they did not irritate my eyes at all. My only complaint is that I like re-usable lenses and these are daily wear lenses. You wear them for a day and then you toss them out which isn’t my favourite. I would not purchase these for that sole reason. 

Teeth

Crest Pro-Health Advanced Gum Protection (20 ml) - I received this sample from my dentist and I really liked it! The toothpaste made my mouth feel minty fresh and very clean! My gums are not overly sensitive but I would definitely consider buying the full sized version of this toothpaste in the future!

Sensodyne Daily Repair Toothpaste (20 ml) - This may not be important to some, but this sample sized version was able to stand up straight on the countertop. That is something very menial that I really love about the packaging of different toothpastes when it is able to stay up vertically. The formula in-general wasn’t the best and I wouldn't purchase a larger size of this unfortunately. I don’t have sensitive teeth or any cavities and these features do not pertain to me but it may be more useful to those with either issue. 

Body

Dove Dry Oil Moisture Nourishing Body Wash with Nutrium Moisture (53 ml) - It claims to help give you ‘softer, smoother skin after one shower.’ I would have to agree with that and it did make my skin feel very soft after just one use! I like both the formula as well as the scent! I definitely would use this product again! 

Jergens Vitamin E Moisturizer (365 ml) - This bottle took me quite a bit to get through and I really enjoyed using it! There were other selections to choose from with various beneficial ingredients and if you already don’t know, I really do love Vitamin E so this called my name! There are numerous benefits from using Vitamin E that you can read up about online. This was very mild scented and if you’re sensitive to smells, this will work out well for you!  

Fragrance

Daisy Dream by Marc Jacobs - This is an Eau De Toilette Spray and it is described as ‘ethereal and luminous.’ There is ‘an irresistible fruity floral with delectable notes of blackberry, jasmine and wisteria.’ The formula appears to be light blue in the little tube which I found to be rather cool, it is a softer fragrance than Chloe. You can definitely get away with spraying a few spritzes of this throughout the day. I felt like you needed to spray a lot of this and even then, it wore off very quickly! I enjoyed wearing it but I would not purchase a larger sized bottle even though it is very beautiful to have on display!

Food/Gum

Stride Spearmint Gum - I received many of these in Toronto and I have purchased this gum many times in the past. This flavour is my favourite and the Sour Patch flavours are way too sweet for me and the Lemonberry isn’t my favourite. It is also very sweet and the flavour doesn't last too long. I love the updated logo and the fresh as well as modern look, that they gave the brand. It is definitely a lot more eye-catching than it was before!

Other/Miscellaneous

Dream Water in Snoozeberry (74 ml) - I had never heard of this product before and I was very intrigued to try it out! It claims to ‘help increase total sleep and sleep quality.’ It is made in the USA and you are supposed to drink this entire bottle 30 minutes before you go to sleep. There are 0 calories and it is fast acting. It took about 1.5-2 hours for me to feel rather tired after drinking all the contents inside the bottle. The taste isn’t awful but it isn't my favourite.  

Be sure to check out my January Tops & Flops on my YouTube channel!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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$12 ELF Dupe for the Sephora Collection Brush

Hey everyone! I originally was going back and forth about doing this post in the first place because the Sephora Collection PRO Contour Kabuki #82 makeup brush has been out of stock for some time now on the Canadian Sephora web site. (It is in stock on the American Sephora site though and on sale for $19 USD from $38 USD!) However, I felt that this is almost an identical dupe with some obvious differences such as the colour of the brush as well as the very bottom of the brush. I do own the brush from the Sephora Collection but I do not own the one from ELF.

Sephora Collection PRO Contour Kabuki #82:

I absolutely love the one from Sephora as the bristles are very soft, and I use it for bronzing/contouring my face as the name suggests. It makes bronzing and contouring extremely easy! You can even go in and contour your jawline. It retails for $48 CAD on the Sephora web site but I was able to get it on sale for $21 CAD. The handle is a perfect size for me and I have so much control when using this brush.

ELF Beautifully Precise Multi Blender Massager:

The bristles are described as soft in the reviews and that it left no brush lines. ELF mentions that this is a premium brush designed for a precise application of many products such as foundation and contour. This retails for $12 USD and received a 4.6 star rating online. Both brushes are very dense and basically the brush does the work for you.

I will definitely link the Sephora Collection brush for you when it does go back in-stock!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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Simple Everyday Winter Makeup

Hey everyone! I wanted to share with you an easy, go-to look that I have been wearing on most days! It only takes a few minutes and your skin will definitely be looking more luminous if you decide to try this out!

I have been using a hydrating cream that smells like roses that is from Fresh to give my skin the moisture that it has been lacking! It is pretty dry and very cold where I live therefore, I like to add some luminosity to my dull skin in the winter time. I also like to add some colour back into my face with bronzer and blush!

Products:
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream
Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray (Oil-Control)
Becca Backlight Priming Filter
Maybelline Master Conceal Camouflaging Concealer in #20 Light
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer in Tan
ELF Pressed Translucent Powder
Pur Minerals Mineral Glow Powder
Sleek Blush in Pomegranate
ColourPop Super Shock Cheek in Wisp
Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara in 01 Extreme Black
Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in 005 Nude
Maybelline Brow Precise Micro Pencil in Deep Brown

To top off the look, I used #930 Truffle Tease Lipstick by Maybelline which is a great nude colour!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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A Potential Dupe for the Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Peeling Gel

Hey everyone! Here is my breakdown on the information that I found online about the ELF Gentle Peeling Exfoliant vs Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Peeling Gel (that I actually own.)

Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Peeling Gel:

• $60 CAD (based on the full size version of 100 ml)
• 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) (full size)
• Can purchase it at Sephora
• For all skin types
• Peeling Gel
• Advised to use 1-3 times a week depending on how sensitive your skin is

ELF Gentle Peeling Exfoliant:

• $10 USD
• 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)
• Can purchase it on their web site
• Doesn’t specify on which skin types that this can be used on
• Doesn’t specify what the consistency is. It just says that it is an exfoliating cleanser.
• Advised to use 2-3 times a week

Similarities:

It is recommended that you use both products on a dry face and you are to massage both in a circular motion. Both products are formulated without: Parabens, Sulfates or Phthalates. In terms of ingredients, both of these contain: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Carbomer and Phenoxyethanol. 

They have Cellulose and Glycol in both but I don’t know enough about them to speak on them but I believe there are different forms in each product. Each one has different fruit extracts in them. For example, PTR has Pineapple and Pomegranate Fruit Extract. There are multi-action enzymes and there is also keratinase inside. ELF has Papaya Leaf Extract as well as Tangerine Fruit Extract. It also claims in the description that there is Licorice Extract but I’m not sure which ingredient in the provided ingredient list that would be.

Differences: 

PTR has Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate and Mica whereas the ELF one doesn’t have either. ELF has included Fragrance (Parfum) in their product without specifying which one specifically and PTR has not included any fragrance in their peeling gel. On the ELF web site, someone mentioned that the ingredient 'Microcrystalline Cellulose' is a biodegradable replacement for the polyethylene beads that were recently banned from: soaps, body washes, facial cleansers and toothpastes. These microbeads were proven to be harmful to our environment as well as our health. I remember reading an article about these microbeads being found in many aqua life forms and how toxic they really are.

Using The Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Peeling Gel:

You will want to apply some product onto your dry face. I applied some onto my hand to show you.

You then will want to massage the product into your skin as mentioned above in circular motions. You will see the Peeling Gel ball up as it is exfoliating the skin and getting rid of the dead skin. You are left with a smooth layer of skin.

To Conclude:

The exfoliating cleanser by ELF just came out and I received an email about it yesterday. There is little information about this product online right now. Also, I do have a review & demo about an ELF product from this same line that you are welcome to check out. 

I just want to mention that I do own the smaller size from Peter Thomas Roth (it came in the Skin Saver PTR Kit that was purchased on the web site,) but I do not yet own the Exfoliating Cleanser from ELF because it just recently came out. 

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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