June Empties | 2021

 Hey everyone! I finished up 15 products last month so let's take a look at each one!

Face

Kate Somerville EradiKate (30 ml) - This is definitely one of the best acne treatments that I have ever used. It can be drying on the skin but it shrinks the pimple over night. This is a holy grail of mine and I plan on repurchasing it. 

Lips

SF Glow Sun’s Out, Pouts Out Gold Lip Foil Lip Mask (1) - This is the third lip mask I’ve used from the brand and it’s definitely a fun mask to wear. it is infused with Cica as well as Honeysuckle Flower Extract. It does a great job at moisturizing my lips and makes them super soft!

Vitamins/Supplements

Nature’s Bounty B-12 2500 mcg (120 Micro Tablets) - I have been taking these for a few years now and definitely think that it helps with my energy levels. I prefer to take the ones with a higher dosage but these worked too.

Nails

Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Colour in #420 Pacific Blue (11.8 ml) - I really enjoy painting my nails with this shade during the warmer months. The blue really pops and it also looks fab on the toes when you have a tan!

MAC Overlacquer Finition (10 ml) - This is a discontinued nail polish that I used as a top coat. It worked well and I liked the brush that it came with. 

Samples/Promo - Face

Too Faced Hangover Good In Bed Hydrating Serum - This was mediocre in my opinion and I’ve tried better serums over the years. It can feel a bit sticky on the skin.

Too Faced Born This Way Matte 24 Hour Foundation in Porcelain - I really liked the formula of this foundation and made my face look flawless. However, this was not a good match for me. I would agree with the claim that it’s super long wearing because I had it on all day and it still look good at the end of the day.

AMOREPACIFIC Vintage Single Extract Essence (5 ml) - I was not a fan of this product because I didn’t feel like it was doing anything for my skin. This is an anti-aging essence that contains only 6 ingredients including fermented green tea. It is not sticky on the skin and really doesn’t have a scent. It is overpriced and I wouldn’t purchase a large size of this. 

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum (10 ml) - I enjoyed the scent of this and it was a bit tacky on the skin which I did not mind. It did a great job at moisturizing the skin and I would definitely purchase the full sized version.

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Eye Sleeping Mask (1.5 ml) - This contains encapsulated retinol and coffee berry. It claims to be brightening and firming. This is meant to be used alone and not in conjunction with another eye cream. This is definitely a thick product and this little sample gave me a ton of uses! This was just alright and I’m not completely sold on it just yet.

It Cosmetics Hello Results Wrinkle Reducing Daily Retinol Serum-In-Cream (1.5 ml) - The colour is a bright yellow that took me by surprise. It feels great on the skin and is very moisturizing. A little goes a long way and my skin definitely felt smoother. I would definitely think about purchasing this in a larger size. Key ingredients include: Dual Retinol, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3,) Vitamin E and Vitamin B5.

It Cosmetics Confidence In A Cream Moisturizer - This felt nice and very hydrating on the skin. I enjoyed using it at night and because it’s a cream, it’s thicker in consistency. There’s hyaluronic acid in the formula which is one of my favourite ingredients. 

Perfume 

Lancôme Idôle L’Intense Eau De Parfum (1.2 ml) - I didn’t think that I would like this scent when I just sniffed it from the bottle but it really works with my body chemistry! It’s described as a flamboyant floral heart made with sustainably sourced Isparta rose petals and madagascan bourbon vanilla. 

Hair

Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask (30 ml) - The scent reminded me of when you stay at a hotel and use their toiletries. My hair felt very soft and was easier to manage after it was dried. I like that my hand didn’t feel super sticky after applying it to my hair which is pet peeve of mine.

Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo (30 ml) - This was interesting to use in the shower and it was a minty scent to it. I thought that the product was going to be more gritty than it actually was. My scalp felt cleaner after using it but I wouldn’t say that this is a must-have item.

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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June Empties | 2019

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.  

Bath & Body Works

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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June Empties | 2018

Hey everyone! It's that time again to go through my trash and see all the products that I finished in the month of June!

Sheet Masks

Clean & Clear Night Relaxing Jelly Eye Sheet Mask (18 g) - I really like the scent of the mask and this is exciting for the brand as it is their first sheet mask that I have tried! The packaging is definitely eye-catching and the mask was very relaxing after a long day of work! I plan to repurchase these in bulk next time I see them in-store! I have an entire dedicated review on this mask that you should check out!

St.Ives Glowing Apricot Sheet Mask (1 count) - This smells just like the St.Ives Apricot Scrub that I have been using since I was in high school! The mask itself was made out of cotton and was comfortable to wear. It did not move around but be warned, it was soaked in essence making it rather messy. I did enjoy using it and I would repurchase it in the future. I originally featured it in my Buffalo Shopping Haul | Spring 2018 and check out my in-depth review while you're at it!

St.Ives Soothing Oatmeal Sheet Mask (1 count) - I personally didn’t care for this sheet mask and this one too, was dripping in essence. It did not smell like oatmeal but there was a fragrance to it. The results weren’t anything super noticeable and I wouldn’t repurchase this mask in the future.

Face

MAC Lightful Marine-Bright Formula SPF 30 Moisturizer (6 ml) - I am not certain if this is the exact same product as the one I used so keep that in mind. I liked that this had an SPF of 30 which I would combine with my actual sunscreen to add more protection to my face. It did not smell like it had SPF in it and the actual formula is white which blended well into the skin with no white residue on the face. It wasn’t my overall favourite product but it wasn’t a bad one. I purchased this from Estee Lauder Warehouse Sale Haul | March 2018.

Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist (200 ml) - I originally bought this facial mist because when I was browsing the Sephora website, I realized that you get a lot of product in the bottle for a decent price. I want to mention that I have noticed a price increase over the last few months with some of their products including this one. Overall, I didn’t notice a huge change in my skin when using this product, I hated the sprayed as it was uneven and you can’t use all the product in the bottle because towards the end, there are white splotches on your face. I wouldn’t repurchase this product and I’m glad I have finally finished it. I featured this in my Disappointing Products | Volume 3 post as well as my Juice Beauty Review. 

Update: I can no longer find it on the Sephora Canada website but it is on the Ulta website.

Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips for The Face (8 count) - These are amongst some of my favourite pore strips and they are very affordable too. I purchase mine at Walmart and I get the ones for my face to use on my nose because they are larger which means, they have the potential to pull out more gunk from that region. I have been purchasing these for years and will to continue repurchasing them!

Korres Black Pine Firming, Lifting & Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream (10 ml) - This was a thicker consistency as it was a cream and there was a warm scent to it that was rather pleasant. For one cream to have all of these claims such as seen in the name of the product is quite a stretch in my opinion. Overall, I did enjoy using it and it’s quite hard to track down this product as 2 Canadian websites no longer carry this product. I’m not sure if it’s being discontinued or what the deal is with this product as there are other products currently being sold within the range. I initially featured this product for the first time in my TSC Warehouse Sale Haul.

Bath & Body Works

Creamy Luxe Hand Soap in Kitchen Lemon (236 ml) - This scent is particularly nice to have in the kitchen when you need to wash your hands thoroughly. This soap has notes of: zesty lemon, sparkling citrus and Italian bergamot. I would repurchase this again in the future!

Love You Berry Much Sheet Mask (20 g) - This smells terrible and it really didn’t do much for my skin. I wouldn’t repurchase this again and check out my blog post where I am Testing All The Bath & Body Works Sheet Masks!

Car Fragrance Refill in Mango Dragonfruit (6 ml) - I really like this scent and I remember buying 2-3 of these in one shopping trip. It is the perfect scent for the summer time and I can’t get enough of it!

 Hair

Inner Core By Taya Hair Strong Anti-Breakage Shampoo (60 ml) - Here’s the thing with this product: I did like the shampoo by itself and I have been using it in-conjunction with the mask. Over time, my hair has definitely gotten stronger and there has been less breakage. What I don’t like is the packaging. It is hard to get the product to dispense after you press the little indent on the top to try and get some product out. You literally need to unscrew the entire lid to get enough product out. That is one drawback and another one is that the bottle has some weight to it and it is opaque so you can’t predict when you will run out of product - it just will happen unexpectedly like it did for me the other day which is annoying. It does contain Brazilian Black Clay and Pure Bamboo Fibres in the formula. I also featured this in my TSC Warehouse Sale Haul blog post.

Inner Core By Taya Hair Strong Anti-Breakage Conditioner (60 ml) - I’m not sure why but on the website, the conditioner is $2 more than the shampoo even though it’s the same amount of mls. The conditioner was pretty much impossible to get out of the top and you had to unscrew the entire top part then dump out some on your hand to actually get to the product. Despite those cons, I did like the conditioner but it is hard to come by as it is sold on various shopping networks or you have to order online.

Body

Dove Advanced Care Go Fresh Cool Essentials Anti-Perspirant (45 g) - I have repurchased the so many times and it is in my top 3 all time favourite deodorants! The scent is definitely fresh smelling and it is easy to travel with as well as to just throw in your purse! The stick is white so I like the work the product in with my fingers and I only have to apply it once in the morning for the entire day!

Nails

Revlon Nail Enamel in #015 Sheer Buff (0.5 fl.oz/14.7 ml) -I didn’t care for this nail polish because it is like the bottle says, sheer. I layered on so many coats to get any kind of colour payoff and the next day, my nail polish would be peeling. This is great for those who want that barely there nail colour, but not for me. I used over 3/4 of the bottle and I bought it a while ago so I’m counting it as empty.

Miscellaneous

Duo Eyelash Adhesive Dark-Tone (7g) - I like this eyelash glue but mine went off so I already am using my back-up. I like that the formula is black and it dries pretty quickly. My eyelashes usually stay on for the entire night when I use this glue!

Promo/Samples - Body

Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée - I received this as a sample from Sephora and although the tiny glass bottle broke on the bathroom floor, I really did like this scent! There are notes of: vanilla from Madagascar, lime from Mexico ad oak moss from Slovenia. I consider this to be a warm, sultry scent and it’s made in France.

Beverage

Nescafe Gold Instant and Roast & Ground Coffee (3g x 2) - This is a stronger coffee and may taste bitter to some. Personally speaking, I like my coffee strong and you can always add in some sugar to take away the bitterness. I tried using this in an iced coffee and it tasted great! I have seen this promoted on several occasions and can see myself drinking this in the future! It comes in many different forms and it even comes in K-Cups so check it out!

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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June Empties | 2017

Hey everyone! It is that time again for another month of empties! Check out all the products that I went through and my thoughts on each one!

Face

Neutrogena All-in-One Cleansing Wipes (25 count) - I have been using these on and off for many years now. They definitely do the job and although they aren't amongst my favourite, they definitely get the job done and I can always count on these to remove my makeup at the end of the day!

Hair

Selsun Extra Strength 2.5% Shampoo (200 ml) - I originally purchased this because I do have Tinea Versicolor that flares up every now and again that I need to keep an eye on. I only applied this once to my problem area before it went away. I also use this on my scalp when it gets dry from the change in weather and my brother uses it too. 

The Body Shop Banana Conditioner (250 ml) - This was definitely a rediscovery for me and I actually forgot how much that I actually liked this product! It conditioned my hair very well and it smells incredible!

The Body Shop Ginger Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (250 ml) - I didn’t really care for this product to be honest with you and it was very liquidy. The bottle lasted me longer than I thought it would and it did a good job at cleansing my hair. It didn’t leave my hair overly dry and it did a decent job at helping my dry scalp. 

Body

BIC Soleil Color Collection (8 razors) - BIC Soleil razors are my absolutely favourite and I purchased mine from Wal-Mart when they were on sale. I replace mine every single month and this pack lasts me the better part of the year which is awesome!

Secret Outlast Xtend Technology Antiperspirant in Clean Lavender (45 g) -I love the scent of this deodorant and it lasted on me all day! I picked mine up from Wal-Mart and I featured it in my March Favourites video. 

Bath & Body Works

Scentportable in Drenched Apple Flower - I had this in my drawer for awhile now and just decided to use it recently. I liked the scent and it did come in a pack of two.

French Lavender Gentle Foaming Hand Soap (8.75 fl oz/259 ml) - Lavender is one of my all time favourite scents and this was such a great, fresh scented soap! There are hints of amber inside the fragrance and I looked forward to washing my hands each time with this hand soap! The formula didn’t dry out my hands and I noticed that Bath & Body Works hand soaps have definitely been reformulated for the better!

Vitamins

Nature’s Bounty B-12 (1500 mcg - 80 tablets) - This claims that it ‘helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins.’ I have since finished the entire bottle and I felt that it wasn’t as effective as I would have liked it for it to be. I am currently using another bottle with a higher dosage and I will definitely keep you updated on that!

Miscellaneous

Sigmagic Brushampoo (5.1 fl oz/150 ml) - I was definitely excited to try this brush cleaner but I feel like it didn’t live up to its expectations. I feel like it is overpriced and that amount of product does not last me long at all. My baby shampoo is 2-3 times the size of this bottle and it is not very accessible to me in Canada. Shipping was not fast at all for this and not to mention that my pump was defective. It worked a few times before no product would pump out anymore and I had to unscrew it to pour it out which was rather messy.

Samples/Promo - Face

Clinique Pep-Start Hydroblur Moisturizer (7 ml) - This is a great every day moisturizer and it does have a slight scent to it but nothing overpowering. This claims to blur your pores and I feel like it did do that slightly but nothing compared to the Porefessional by Benefit.

Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Cream (1.5 ml) - This is definitely a more luxurious and expensive product as it retails for $360 CAD for a 1.7 oz jar at The Bay. This smells wonderful, glides onto the skin effortlessly, is very smooth and this would best to use at night due to its thick consistency. I am still in my twenties and don’t need too much help with my skin just yet but I can see older people really benefiting from this product.  

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex II (5 ml) - I featured this in my Tops & Flops | April Favourites video and this is by far the best eye cream that I have ever used. My mom also used it and she got amazing results as well. I definitely will purchase a full size jar of this as soon as I run out of my other eye creams!  

Hands

Ahava Deadsea Water Mineral Hand Cream in Cactus & Pink Pepper (0.14 fl oz/4 ml) - You can purchase this at Sephora for $30 and there are 5 different varieties to choose from that range in different sizes. I thought that this scent was rather unique, the formula is velvety and it made my hands very soft overall. I really liked the scent, the hand cream did not irritate my psoriasis, it did not feel greasy on the hands, it absorbed rather quickly and I look forward to trying out another scent from this brand! It is also cruelty-free and vegan.  

Hair

L’Oreal Ever Fresh Scalp Care System Balancing Shampoo, Balancing Conditioner& Micro-Exfoliating Scrub - These were all samples that came to me in my mailbox and I was most excited to try-out the scrub because I feel that it is a rather unique product. The scrub had a masculine scent to it and I felt that it was similar to a clarifying shampoo. I did enjoy using it however, I can’t see myself reaching for this product all the time.

Teeth

Smile Brilliant Teeth Whitening Gel (1) & Desensitizing Gel (1) - They did did the packaging and they switched up the colours. I do like it better and the product is the same as far as I am concerned. I use it to brighten my smile at least once a week!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

FTC: This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. All items were purchased by myself unless they fall in the promo/samples category. All prices are in CAD unless stated otherwise. Some links are affiliate. 

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June Empties | 2015

Hey everyone! It's that time again! Time for my June Empties!

Hair

L'Oreal Hair Expertise Evercreme Intense Nourishing Conditioner in Camelina - This was actually the second bottle of this particular conditioner that I went through which definitely means something! I really like the smell of it (it's not too harsh,) and it make my hair silky smooth!

L'Occitane Repairing Shampoo & Repairing Conditioner for Dry & Damaged Hair - I received these both as a sample and I honestly wasn't too crazy about either one. It is a little bit minty but I didn't feel as though it stood out or really dramatically changed the state of my hair. I probably would have to try this our for a longer period of time to really notice any dramatic results. It is rather expensive for a bottle and I think I will skip out on purchasing the full sized version. I didn't have the greatest first impression of either the shampoo or conditioner.

Garnier Fructis Full & Plush Fortifying Shampoo & Conditioner - Again, these were samples that I got my hands on and the first thing that I have to say is that I really like the smell! I did enjoy using this but it didn't thicken my hair but I felt as though it did make it a little bit softer. Not sure if I could see myself committing to purchasing a bottle of either though.

Face

Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips (8 Count) - I have been repurchasing these for many years and still think that they are effective. I use it once a week on my nose (because I have white heads there,) and am always amazed each time at what actually comes off my nose! I am already on my new box and this is a staple in my skin care routine! I have even got my brother to use these!

Mario Badescu Flower & Tonic Mask (for ALL skin types) - This was mailed out to me as a sample and I did enjoy using it but I'm not completely sold on purchasing the full sized version. In general, I am not very good about remembering to use masks and that is why it took me a while to actually go through this sample. I have nothing bad to say about this product though because it did my face feel very clean, fresh and smooth.

Mario Badescu Strawberry Face Scrub - I honestly loved this product! It was effective at removing my 'lighter' makeup and I loved that the strawberry seeds really gave a good clean to my face! The jar smells delicious and if you are looking for a more 'natural' product, then this is it! I have already added this on to my list of things to buy when I make another trip to The States!

Kiehl's Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Cream - Let's cut to the chase: I wasn't a fan at all! I didn't care for the smell, it was very thick to apply and I honestly don't think that it did anything to my skin. I was given this as a sample and I don't really have any wrinkles because I am still young. That is probably why it didn't work out for me and that it wasn't my favourite. Would not care to use this product again.

ELF Makeup Mist & Set - I did go through another one of these bad boys this month. I can't get enough of this setting spray and it is one of my holy grail products!

Teeth

Aquafresh Extreme Clean Whitening Action Toothpaste - I received many of these samples at the CNE last year and it works. It is not my favourite toothpaste but it does the job. It is a very standard toothpaste.

Crest Tartar Protection Fresh Mint Paste - I was almost out of toothpaste and decided to pick this up at Wal-Mart because it was on sale. I actually ended up REALLY ENJOYING it! I would definitely repurchase and it is a larger size - 130 mls. I paid around 0.49 cents to 0.99 cents for it. Not too bad at all!

Hands

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Coconut Lime Verbena - This has been a long time favourite smell that I have continued to repurchase over the years. It is described on the side of the bottle as, "zesty lime, lemon verbena and coconut water."

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Bourbon Street Buttercream - This is a new favourite! It smells like baked goods and sugary, sweetness! It is described as, "a decadent salute to the flavors of New Orleans."

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Southern Lemon Chiffon - I actually like this scent better than BBW's Kitchen Lemon hand soap! This smells more like a lemon meringue pie rather than the lemon itself. It reads, "this addictive dessert is a sweet southern tradition."

Vitamins

Nature's Bounty Hair & Nails Capsules with Biotin & Bamboo (150 pills) - I don't find that these work as well as the gummies from Nature's Bounty that I always rave about. These make my nails strong but not as strong as when I'm taking the gummies. I only bought this product because I went to MANY stores and could not find the gummies. I bought this because I had no other option. Another thing I don't like is that there is 'horsetail' listed as an ingredient and you take two boring grey pills twice daily. Not very exciting at all! I say stick to the gummies and I recently found them so I made sure to stock up while I still had the chance!

Anyway, that's about all for now. Sorry I didn't have many products to share with you this month. Keep in mind that I am still recovering from surgery and that played a key factor in my lack of items to show you.

STAY CLASSY.

Thanks for stopping by!

Berrz <3

P.S. This blog post is by no means sponsored.