July Empties | 2016

Hey everyone! I feel like I wrote my June Empties blog post just the other day and now it's time for another round of empties! As always, you can see which products I have finished and my honest review on each one.

Face

M. Asam VinoLift Lipo Pearls Cleansing Cream (200 ml) - This is a German brand that I found through watching The Shopping Channel. My mom enjoys using this brand and I loved how effortless this removed my makeup at night! The only minor complaint I found was that when I took this into the shower with me, the next time I would use this product, water would accumulate in the cap and spill everywhere making it messy when I would open it up to use again especially if it was over the sink.

Olay Total Effects 7 in One Anti-Aging Eye Treatment - This was a decent product and I purchased it on sale. It is light weight and I used it every single night before I went to bed. I am in my 20’s and do not really have any major skin concerns right now therefore I did not see any drastic differences after using this eye treatment. 

Nice’n Clean All Purpose Wipes - These wipes are AMAZING! I loved them for multiple reasons: they are extremely cost effective, they are multi-purpose, they are a decent size, they do not rip when you use them, they did not dry out, they lasted me quite awhile because there are 80 unscented wipes and the packaging is such a nice shade of blue! Once I use up all of my other wipes, I am going straight back to Wal-Mart and purchasing another pack!

Teeth - DenTek Triple Clean Floss Picks (90 Count)

These were great to use and they claim to be made with ‘extra strong floss.’ They did not rip or break when I was using them and keep in mind that I have a wire at the back of my back teeth as well as my behind my front teeth because I used to have braces. 

Colgate Total Whitening Gel Toothpaste - This is a very basic toothpaste as it does the bare minimum for my teeth. I have more back-ups of these and you will see this product a few more times in the upcoming months.

Hair

Selsun Blue Anti-Dandruff Shampoo - Deep Cleansing Micro-Bead Scrub - You already know that I have a scalp that is hard to manage: it is oily in general, and then the humid weather dries it out and leaves my scalp dry. This product used to work for me years ago but I think that my scalp got used to it and it is no longer effective. I also wanted to point out that they have non-plastic micro beads in their formula.

Hands

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Boardwalk Vanilla Cone (x2) - You have seen this before and it is a staple in my household. My dad and brother even enjoy this scent!

Body

The Body Shop Body Butter in Smoky Poppy - This was a free perk I received with my purchase a few months ago and I really enjoyed the scent! It is musky and more of a warm scent! It is perfect for fall and winter! I would get this scent again in a heartbeat!

Johnson’s Baby Wash with Shea Cocoa Butter - This is the one with the yellow formula and it is one of my favourites! I have been using this for quite some time now and it makes my skin very smooth.

Vitamins & Other

Nature’s Bounty Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies with Biotin (80 Gummies) - This is something that I take on the daily and have been doing so for many months now. It has really strengthened my nails and made my hair stronger as well as thicker.

Cotton 100% Pure Cotton - Cotton Rounds (100 Count) - These are the ones from Wal-Mart and I absolutely love them! They are sturdy, get the job done and are very affordable.

David’s Tea Peanut Butter Cup - This was a tea bag given to me by my friend and I loved this flavour! It was sweet enough for me to drink black and because of that, I did not have to add any sweetener or honey! 

Samples

Crest Pro-Health Jr. Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste  - I received this as a sample and let’s just talk about the obvious for a minute: the packaging. I absolutely love the packaging! If I had known that this toothpaste was Frozen themed, I would have stocked up! The formula of this product was great too as it was a blue paste called ‘Rockin’ Mint.’

The Face Shop Mango Seed Silk Moisturizing Facial Butter (4 Samples) - I absolutely love this product! It claims that it is gives ‘intense moisture’ to the face which I would have to agree with. I received these samples with my purchase and I am so glad that she gave me this product to try-out because I would have never thought to try it on my own! It smells great, it absorbs into the skin quickly enough that I can follow-up with my makeup right after, and the formula luxurious! After I am out of my other moisturizers, I will definitely consider buying this in the full-sized version!

The Body Shop Drops of Youth - Youth Concentrate (x3) - I received these samples in-store and after being able to try this product out for a while, I feel like it absorbed quickly into my skin, the formula was not sticky and it made my skin softer overall. What I noticed is that the dropper wasn’t ideal for this product and often times I would take product on the exterior of the dropper instead of squeezing it to apply it onto my face. I also noticed that I was breaking out less on my face when using this product. It retails for $40 CAD for 30 ml which is on the more expensive side but The Body Shop always has sales and promotions going on that you can take advantage of!

Biore Baking Soda Pore Cleanser - I loved using this product! I couldn’t get enough of the smell, it took off my makeup effortlessly and I really felt like it was giving my pores a good cleaning! My skin was soft and smooth after use! I used it both in the morning as well as at night and I felt that it was perfect for my combination skin! I am certain that males can use this product too because the scent is fresh smelling and not girly.

Fresh Soy Conditioning Eye Makeup Remover with Soothing Mallow Extract - This wasn’t my favourite eye makeup remover and it did burn when it got into my eyes. The formula is white and not too thick. I wouldn’t purchase this on my own.

The Estee Edit Dissolve The Drama 2-in-1 Makeup Remover + Cleanser - I just used this to clean-up under the eye area and it wasn’t anything special. The formula is clear and I feel like I have to try it again to have a real opinion of it because I didn’t try it as a facial cleanser.

L’Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Transforming Oil-in-Cream - I really enjoyed this product! I would apply it to my hair after I came out of the shower. A little bit goes a long way as it states that you only need a dime sized amount. I would agree that it was very nourishing, ultra lightweight and it left my hair very soft!

L’Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo & Conditioner - This was a great duo to use in the shower! It is a very lightweight formula and it is non-greasy. I did find my hair to feel silky smooth after one use.

Tresemme Expert Selection Step 1 - Pre-Wash Conditioner & Step 2 - Shampoo - I used Step 1 the night before and applied it evenly into my hair. I slept, woke-up and then washed my hair with the shampoo. I did like the reverse treatment and found that it was effective. It also smelled great in the shower!

OGX Bamboo Fiber-Full Shampoo & Conditioner - There are bamboo fibers and soy proteins in both the formulas. It had a nice smell to it but it didn’t WOW me. I would only purchase both the shampoo and conditioner if it was on sale or on promotion.

Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal with Moisture-Silk Complex Shampoo & Conditioner (x2) - It claims to help ‘lock in hydration from root to tip.’ I would agree with that and I must say that I certainly loved using both the shampoo and the conditioner! It smelled amazing in the shower and left my hair feeling silky smooth! I would consider buying this dynamic duo!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

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April Empties | 2016

Hey everyone! Long time no talk! I didn't have enough items earlier in April to do an empties blog post so I waited a few extra days until I finished up some more items.

Hair

Selsun Blue Anti-Dandruff Shampoo - This one with the red label is my least favourite to be quite honest with you. There is only 1% of Pyrithione Zinc which is less than other formulas. I find it to be not as effective to battle my oily/dry scalp.

Oral Hygiene

Equate Flosser Picks (90 Count) - I purchased these at Wal-Mart and they did the job well! They are affordable and do not break while using! I definitely recommend these!

Colgate Total Whitening Toothpaste - I am really not a huge fan of this product but what I do like about it is that it comes in the gel formula. It is inexpensive and I have stocked up on these so I must get through them!

Face

Seaweed Mattifying Day Cream for Combination/Oily Skin - This is an item that I purchased at The Body Shop when they sent me a 50% off coupon which I used on this item. I found it to be hydrating but it did not help with my skin type. I would not repurchase this. I did like that it absorbed quick into the skin and I used it in the morning before I applied my makeup.

Hands

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Oh Snap! - I have mentioned this before and I really can't get enough of the packaging! I am a huge sucker for packaging and aside from that, the gingerbread scent is absolutely heavenly! 

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Vanilla Bean Noel - I have been using this scent for years and love a great vanilla scent!

Bath & Body Works Deep Cleansing Hand Soap in Perfect Beach Day - This scent is amazing! On the side of the bottle, it is described as having the following inside, "watery melon, young coconut and sparkling bergamot." I already want to buy another bottle of it! You need to smell it for yourself!

Body

Bath & Body Works Body Lotion in Carried Away - I have known about this scent for quite some time and have repurchased it many times. At first, it can seem rather strong but it wears nicely throughout the day. The notes are: raspberry, white jasmine and vanilla. It is perfect to wear around Valentine's Day!

Johnson's Baby Soothing Vapour Bath - I am a huge fan of Johnson's baby products and wanted to try something new out. I wasn't a huge fan and the formula is quite liquidy. I will go back to my other favourite products from the same brand!

Face Masks

The Face Shop Character Mask - This particular one has brightening properties and it is a fun mask to use! I found my skin to be tighter and very subtle after use! It is paraben free and I will want to use this again in the future!

Life Brand Hydrating Facial Sheet Mask with Hyaluronic Acide & Konjac - It claims to be hydrating and to also smooth the skin. I would have to agree and it was very affordable at Shoppers Drug Mart. They have many different ones to choose from!

Life Brand Brightening Facial Sheet Mask with Ouija & Scutellaria Extract - I have been on a sheet mask kick lately if you haven't been able to tell! This one promotes radiance and brightens your skin. I say that their claims are true and that it is a very easy product to use! You only leave it on for 10-15 minutes.

Samples

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths - I used up 4 of these and they are such great wipes! I will definitely purchase a pack of my own once I am out of wipes!

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleaner for Face & Body (All Skin Types) - I finished an entire bottle of this product a few years back and I forgot how much I liked it! It helps break-down my makeup and does not irritate my eyes!

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion for Body (All Skin Types) - Same deal, I went through a bottle of this awhile back and it really absorbs quickly into the skin after a shower! My only issue with these two packets is that you HAVE TO use scissors to open them and I didn't have them close-by which led to much frustration to get it open.

The Face Shop Verbena Soothing Body Cleanser - I was given two free samples at the store with my purchase and the scent was very light as well as refreshing! It was extremely pleasant to use and I enjoyed these samples very much!

L'Occitane Milk Concentrate for Body - This was a great body lotion that I even used on my face! It is lightly fragranced and absorbed quickly into the skin with no sticky feeling being left behind.

Lionesse Gem Skin Care White Pearl Day Moisturizer - This is apparently a $200 skin care item if you buy the full-sized version. It does feel luxurious and did not make my face break-out but I don't like it enough to drop $200 on it.

The Body Shop Oils of Life - It says that it is an intensely revitalizing facial oil. I wouldn't use the word "intensely," but other than that, I would have to agree. I used it at night and my face felt fresh in the morning when I woke up.

The Body Shop Drops of Youth - Youth Cream - I REALLY enjoyed using this cream! It wasn't too thick and really penetrated into my skin. It was so soft the next day and I am wanting to purchase a larger size when I go through my other skin care products! I can't say enough good things about it!

Kaizen Naturals Whey Protein in Vanilla Bean - I want to give a shoutout to this company for sending me a sample of their product! I previously had a bad experience with another brand of protein powder and was skeptical to try another one. I am certainly glad that I did because this one tasted like a vanilla milkshake! I just added the entire packet to my water and stirred for 20-30 seconds are directed on the back. Some benefits are that it is: gluten free, there are no artificial colours or flavours, it is sweetened with Stevia, from grass fed cows and there is low temp filtration. There are 24 grams of protein, only 120 calories and only 1 gram of sugar which is amazing! I had a great experience using it and am excited to see which other flavours they have!

Miscellaneous

Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails Gummies with Biotin - These vitamins really need no introduction because I speak about them all the time. Basically, they are my holy grail and help my hair as well as my nails grow long & be strong!

TUMS Antacid Ultra Strength 1000 mg in Peppermint (72 Count) - I have been using TUMS for over a decade and always have some in my purse. They have helped me on numerous occasions as well as my friends! I can't be without them.

Secret Scent Expressions Antiperspirant in Va Va Vanilla - This is in my top 3 favourite deodorants of all time and it is vanilla scented! I can't say no to that!

BIC Soleil Twilight Razors (5 Count) - These are incredible and really help me get a close shave! The only downfall is that they dull very quickly and I find myself replacing them quicker than I would like to. 

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

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