May Empties | 2021

Hey everyone! Let's go through all the products I finished up last month!

Face

SF Glow Sun’s Out, Pouts Out Gold Lip Foil Mask (1) - I’ve used this in the past and I really like how moisturizing it is. It’s a fun mask to wear and it is infused with Cica as well as Honeysuckle Flower Extract.

The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream (50 ml) - This is a great moisturizing cream for all skin types. There is a light scent to it and it layers well under makeup. I have used this cream many times in the past and can’t say enough good things about it!

Body

Equate Women’s Triple Blade Disposable Razors (4 razors) - These are my go-to razors and I have been using them for years. They are sold at Wal Mart and they have gone up slightly in price. I use one a month and they are very inexpensive!

Promo/Samples - Skincare

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate (1.5 ml) - I have used this in the past and this is such a nice serum! There is a nice scent to it and my skin feels so soft after using it! I was just on Sephora’s website and they sold out the largest size. They only have a few left of the 30 ml size and it’s safe to say that this is a popular product!

Amore Pacific Treatment Enzyme Exfoliating Powder Cleanser (7 g) - I really enjoyed using this as it was gentle on the skin and it made my skin super soft! It comes as a powder and you mix it with water. I haven’t used a product from this brand that I haven’t liked.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum (8 ml) - This felt great on the skin and I had been wanting to try out this brand for awhile. My skin felt hydrated and nourished. This is a k-beauty brand and it is definitely on the more expensive side.

Masks

The Body Shop Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Mask (5 ml) - This was nice to use at night and it almost had a tingling feeling to it. There were little exfoliating beads and I enjoyed the shade of green! My skin felt soft and fresh after washing it off. I kept it on for 10 minutes.

The Body Shop British Rose Fresh Plumping Mask (5 ml) - The consistency was almost like a jelly and this was less strong than the cream. It felt nice on the skin and I left it on for 10 minutes. My skin definitely felt smooth and clean afterwards. I personally preferred the other mask but this one was nice to use and apparently you can also use this to remove makeup.

GLAMGLOW Supermud Clearing Treatment (0.24 oz/7 g) - This was great to use on my oily skin and my acne. It was cool to see the colours change from wet to dry. It was also fascinating to see all the little holes on the mask to see it pulling out oil and impurities. This mask was definitely made for my specific skin type! I really enjoyed using it except for the fact that there was small pieces of debris in the mask that would not disintegrate with water.

KIT Nourishing Mud Face Mask in Chocolate (15 ml) - I got this at an event and this face mask lasted me 3 uses. It dries quickly and it smells like dark chocolate! I’m not a fan of the packaging as it can get quite messy. It’s paraben free and hypoallergenic. This mask is sold at Rexall for $1.99 but I couldn’t find a link online.

Hands

Body & Earth Cherry Blossom Hand Cream (30 ml) - This was a nice hand cream to use and I enjoyed the cherry blossom scent. It made my hands soft and did not irritate my psoriasis. 

Grown Alchemist Hand Cream in Vanilla Orange Peel (3 ml) - This smelled like an orange creamsicle and it moisturized my hands very well! My hands were so soft and the scent lingered which I loved! The formula is not greasy and I would definitely consider purchasing the full size version in the future! 

Body

Nivea Care Intensive Nourishment Non-Greasy Cream (400 ml) - This is my second tub and it makes my skin super soft! It smells great and it definitely absorbs quickly into the skin. I used this all over my body and it lasted me quite a long time!

Mugler Angel Nova Eau de Parfum (1.2 ml) - This is a fruity, floral, woody scent and one spray of this will go a long way! The key notes include: raspberry, super-natural rose and akigalawood. I didn’t think I liked this at first but the more I wore it, the more I liked it.

Teeth

Hello Goodbye Plaque, Hello Whitening in Natural Peppermint (98 ml) - This is a fluoride free toothpaste that has a nice minty taste. I liked the packaging and how it was able to stand upright on the counter top. It is on the more expensive side and I don’t know if I would purchase it on my own.

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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May Empties | 2019

Hey everyone! Let's check out all the products that I used up in the month of May!

Face

Laneige Water Bank Essence (60 ml) - I used this after my toner but before my serum. This didn’t do a ton for my skin but it was nice to use at night. It is more of a liquid consistency which I don’t mind and there is a fragrance to it. There is a pump at the top and this product lasted me a decent amount of time but I would not repurchase it. I have the old packaging. 

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Eye Cream (15 ml) - I purchased this at the TSC Warehouse Sale for $5. Keep in mind that you are only getting 15 ml of product in the jar. It is a great eye cream that is thicker in consistency and layers well under makeup. I have traveled with this multiple times and it does a good job. It retails for $62 for the full size which is up there in price for such a small amount of product.

Update: It now retails for $63 online at Sephora.

Sephora Coconut Water Hydrating Mist (50 ml) - I tried to search it on the Sephora website and it no longer comes up. When I went to my order history, it isn’t allowing me to click the item. This was just okay in my opinion and there is a lot of wasted product at the bottom because when I try to spray it on my face, it comes out as creamy droplets on my face.

Bioré Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips (14 count) - This claims to be great for oily skin and it is made with natural charcoal which helps to draw out excess oil. This is a value pack that gives you great bang for your buck. 

Sheet Masks

Holika Holika Damask Rose (20 ml) - This claims to be a moisturizing mask but what I do not like is the scent. It doesn’t smell like fresh roses at all and is just odd smelling. It did feel cooling on the face and I left it on my face for 15 - 20 minutes.

Holika Holika Cucumber Sheet Mask (20 ml) - This did not smell at all like cucumbers to me and I found it to be very lightweight. I did find it to be cooling and moisturizing on the skin. It isn’t one of my favourites and I wouldn’t repurchase it as I didn’t see amazing results on my skin. 

Sephora Coconut Face Mask - I honestly forgot that I had this sheet mask and it came in the Midnight Skincare Surprise Cracker. I can’t seem to find this mask as a single, only in a set. This was folded nicely into a perfect square, was easy to unfold, wasn’t dripping in essence and initially smelled like tanning oil/sunscreen in the best way possible. There was a mesh lining that held the mask in place that you are able to discard. It fit comfortably on my face and I left it on for the suggested time which was 15 minutes. I wish this was sold individually because I really enjoyed using this sheet mask and I would buy it if it came in a single. 

Body

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream (75 ml) - I honestly just purchased the mini to see if it lived up to the hype. It smells great and it absorbs well into the skin leaving it soft. It is infused with guarana extract and I actually would repurchase it again! I just feel like I went through the mini very quickly.

Dove Advanced Care Cool Essentials 48h Antiperspirant (45 g) - I wasn’t able to find the exact same product but I think they may have repackaged it. You get more product (74 g,) and the label is different. This was my favourite deodorant for awhile but I have found one that I like more. This one is still good and would repurchase it if I needed to.

Hair

Selsun Blue Extra Strength 2.5% (200 ml) - My scalp is very dry and I use this when my scalp is giving me trouble. I started applying it for 30 - 60 minutes before washing my hair and my scalp became less flaky! There are different kinds and when my tine versicolor is acting up on my body, I instantly purchase this. 

The Body Shop Grapeseed Glossing Serum (75 ml) - This is an online exclusive and it has lasted me quite some time! I have gone travelling with it as it is not too big. It hydrates my hair and gives it a nice shine. This is a smoothing serum with grapeseed oil that is targeted to those with frizzy and dry hair. I really enjoyed using it and it is a great all-around product! 

Supplements/Vitamins

Jamieson B6 + B12 Folic Acid (110 tablets) - I purchase mine from Walmart for around $11. This help to convert carbs, proteins and fats to energy. I mainly take B12 to make sure that I am high energy each day as I don’t really want to get the B12 shot. This is a good alternative for me. 

Promo/Samples - Face

Amore Pacific Future Response Age Defense Creme (8 ml) - All the links that I seem to come across are broken and it is sold out everywhere. I have a strong feeling that this item has been discontinued. It’s a shame because I really enjoyed using it as it made my skin feel so soft and the cream was a little bit thicker in consistency. I received this as part of a 500 point perk from Sephora.

Hair

Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy Total Care Shampoo (50 ml) - I found this in my bathroom cabinet and can’t remember how or when I received this. This product has since been discontinued and I feel as though it really didn’t do too much for my scalp. It felt clean but any normal shampoo can give you those results. I think they rebranded and the new product didn’t receive the best reviews anyway. 

Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy Total Care Conditioner (50 ml) - This conditioner wasn’t anything special and I found it to be super thick. It wasn’t my favourite and I don’t care to use it again. It has been discontinued along with the shampoo.

Check out my April 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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May Empties | 2018

Hey everyone! It's time to have a look through all my trash and have a closer look on some products that I used up in the month of May!

Face

Elizabeth Grant Collagen Re-Inforce 24 HR Firming Eye Crème (30 ml) - I have been using her face products and specifically, eye creams for years now. Unfortunately, I have not seen much of a difference under my eyes. I would say pass on this product and you would be saving yourself $50. 

Hair

Taya Hair Strong Anti-Breakage Mask (118 ml) - This is made with Brazilian Black Clay and Pure Bamboo Fibres. It smells great, it’s easy to apply and I like that it comes in a tub. This is the smaller out of the two jars that I have and I actually featured this in my TSC Warehouse Sale Haul. If you want to read more, check out my Taya Hair Masks Review post. It does a good job and although it’s not one of my favourite hair masks, I still enjoyed using it.  

L’Oréal Hair Expertise Extraordinary Oil Penetrating Oil (100 ml) - I actually have the old packaging and they have come out with newer packaging. This line has been around for a while now and I also like the shampoo as well as the conditioner. This oil was nice to use and lasted me quite some time. If you’re wondering, I did pick it up from the L’Oréal Warehouse Sale and I have a blog post on it. 

Body/Hands

Gold Bond Skin Therapy Moisturizing Cream (160 g) - I first received a sample of this cream at a convention in one of the goodie bags and couldn't believe how nourishing it was on my hands! Laugh at me all you want but I honestly thought this was for older people especially after seeing the commercials on television. This does not irritate my psoriasis on my hands and I have recommended it to countless people. This tube is huge, lasted me a long time and it is very affordable. I am going to repurchase this next fall/winter and it has 7 intensive moisturizers in this formula. This is probably my favourite hand cream as it is effective and helps my hands when they need it the most! 

Bath & Body Works

Sea You Soon Sheet Mask (20 g/0.7 oz) - I did not care for the scent and the sheet mask was just alright in my opinion. There was no cooling effect and there was a lot of excess mask underneath my chin. This particular mask contained sea minerals and hyaluronic acid. I do like the packaging and it’s small enough to take with you when you go traveling which I love. I left it on for 15 minutes and then massaged the remaining product into my face. If you’re wondering, this is made in Korea.

Keep It Fruity Sheet Mask (20 g/0.7 oz) -It had a weird scent to it that I can’t seem to describe or compare it to anything and the texture was gooey. Overall, it didn’t do anything out of the ordinary to my skin and I wouldn’t repurchase it again as it was just a basic sheet mask. I do have an entire blog post where I am Testing All The Bath & Body Works Sheet Masks.

Totally Tea-Riffic Sheet Mask (20 g/0.7 oz) - This felt almost gooey and it did smell a little like tea tree oil. It did have a odd scent to it though. There is liquorice root extract and tea tree oil inside the formula. It was just alright in my honest opinion. I don't think they carry any of these sheet masks anymore.

Cool As A Cucumber Sheet Mask (20 g/0.7 oz) - This had a cooling effect and so far, it’s my favourite one that I have tried. There are cucumber and aloe extracts inside the formula. I also really liked the packaging but I may be biased because green is my favourite colour! 

If You Shea So Sheet Mask (20 g/0.7 oz) - This mask felt thicker than the rest and the essence was literally dripping from the mask. I didn’t care for the scent and I wasn’t super impressed with this sheet mask. Check out my post where I’m Testing Out 3 Shea Butter Sheet Masks. 

Nourishing Hand Soap with Pumpkin Butter in Spiced Apple Bourbon (236 ml) - This smells great and it is very moisturizing on the skin as it has pumpkin butter. The packaging is very sleek and it looks great on the bathroom counter. 

Creamy Luxe Hand Soap in Warm Vanilla Sugar (236 ml) - This is one of the classic scents from Bath & Body Works that I have used in different forms over the years. This is such a nice vanilla scent that even guys have made comments regarding the scent when I have worn this in the past. The description reads: rich, creamy vanilla sprinkled with sparkling sugar. 

Gentle Foaming Hand Soap with Coconut Oil in White Cherry & Thyme (259 ml) - This scent includes notes of: sweet cherries, crisp eucalyptus and fresh thyme. I smell more cherry than anything and although it was nice to use, it isn’t amongst my favourite hand soaps. 

Car Fragrance Refill in Peppermint (6 ml) - This is a nice scent but I’m not sure about how I like having in my car just yet. It’s definitely clean and fresh though. It would be best to have this scent around the holidays but I happened to have it on hand and really wanted to test it out in my car. It isn’t my favourite scent to have in the car but it isn’t a bad one as it really comes down to personal preference.

Miscellaneous

Equate Baby Shampoo (592 ml) - There’s no surprise that I went through another one of these as I usually have these on hand to wash my makeup brushes. This works just as well as the Johnson’s Baby Shampoo and I’m already on my new bottle! You get the exact same amount of product for $2 less.

Promo/Samples - Makeup

NARS Bronzing Powder in Laguna - I received this with my order as one of the 3 free samples from Sephora when you place your order online. I have actually never tried Laguna before which is crazy! It is described as a brown with golden shimmer and it looked really nice on my skin. The full size retails for $50 for 8 grams of product which is less than my Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer that has 10 grams of product (I have the old packaging,) and my PÜR Mineral Glow Bronzer that has 12 grams of product. It’s nice to use but I wouldn’t splurge on it just yet. It also comes in the shade Casino that is described as a dark brown with golden shimmer.  

Face

Tata Harper Clarifying Mask (3 ml) - This came as a free sample with my Sephora order and this dried on the face very quickly. It is a shade of green and it does have a scent to it that you can notice as you are applying on the mask. It’s described as an eucalyptus dives essential oil that provides an herbal, medicinal scent. It is a wash off mask and after you leave it on for 15-20 minutes, you will want to wash it off with warm water while massaging the skin to help exfoliate all the dead skin cells away. I didn’t mind the scent and if you did touch your face, it felt sticky so avoid placing your hands near your face while the mask in on. Overall, this is a great mask and it’s also a 2-in-1 because you get to use it as a mask as well as it doubles as an exfoliator. If you’re willing to splurge then this is a great product to add into your skincare routine and it contains excellent ingredients.

All skin types (even sensitive,) can use this product and it is supposed to help with: redness, blemishes and oiliness. The mask does contain an AHA and there is a warning that it may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and advises you to use sunscreen for one week afterwards along with a few other things. It is also 100% free from: GMO, toxins, fillers, artificial colours, artificial fragrances and synthetic chemicals. It’s cruelty-free, vegetarian and it’s not been tested on animals. This is a pricey product as 30 ml/1 oz of product will run you $85 on the Sephora website and this product is made in Vermont.

Update: It now retails for $90 on the Sephora website.

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intense Exfoliator (2 ml) - Once you tear it open, the product is green and as you massage it into your face, it turns to be a light green then it showed up white on my skin. You want to apply it to clean, wet skin and then massage it in circular motions for 30 seconds. Make sure to not leave it on for 2 minutes and you can then rinse it off. Make sure to pay your skin dry and your face may be a little red and it did tingle my skin which is normal apparently. My skin was a little red but I really enjoyed using it as my face really smooth and soft after use! I thought this was a really interesting product and it claims to be for all skin types. It does have a scent to it that I didn’t mind and definitely avoid getting this too close to your eye area because it will irritate your eyes! This is a product that I would consider purchasing and it comes in the 15 ml, 60 ml or 150 ml. 

Marcelle 3-In-1 Micellar Solution (50 ml) - I’m pretty sure that my Grandma got this as a gift with purchase because she ended up passing it along to me. This is: paraben free, perfume free, oil free, alcohol free, non comedogenic, hypoallergenic and it claims to be sensitive on both the eyes as well as the skin. I did not use this to remove my makeup but I did use this in place of a toner at night to help ensure that every bit of makeup was removed off my face. This lasted me a decent amount of time and it’s made in Canada. Not totally sold on this micellar water and I still do prefer the Bioderma over this one. I do have an entire dedicated comparison blog post on the two that you can check out. Also, it is no longer sold on the Beauty Boutique like it used to be and it’s currently on sale on the Marcelle website so who knows if they have plans to discontinue this product. 

Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate (8 ml) - This was meant to be a 7 day trial but I actually ended up mixing it in with my other facial oil so it lasted me a lot longer than that. This apparently has a high concentration of probiotic fractions and it’s their number one serum. It claims to be for all: women, ages and skin types. I enjoyed using it but it does come with a hefty price tag and I would have to use it for a longer period of time to really make up my mind about this serum.

Body

Le Petit Marseillais Extra Gentle Body Wash in Mandarin & Lime (10 ml x 2) - I received two of these samples free to try from Influenster and it lathered well in the shower - there were plenty of suds. It smelled great as it was fresh and clean smelling. It wasn’t overpowering and I really enjoyed using this product! 

Nivea Firming Q10 Plus Body Lotion (473 ml/16 fl.oz) - I did receive this free from Chick Advisor for testing purposes and I have been a fan of Nivea along with several of my family members for quite some time. This is a great every day body lotion, it absorbs quickly into the skin and there is a very faint scent. This is for normal skin and it did not irritate my psoriasis at all. I have an entire review on my blog including two other products within the range. 

Palmer’s Coconut Oil Body Lotion (5 ml) - This actually came free with a magazine and I already like the brand as I have gone through countless of the Palmer’s Swivel Sticks in the past. I even have a dedicated review on the product that you can check out because it’s that good! It is on the thick side and smells just like coconut. I love how quickly it absorbs into the skin and it does not feel sticky afterwards. My skin felt very soft and the scent lingered throughout the day. I would definitely purchase a bottle of this in the future and I don’t think this formula is too thick for Spring either. 

Hair

Garnier Whole Blends Oat Delicacy Gentle Shampoo & Gentle Conditioner (10 ml x 2) -This is a new scent that was sent out to me and it smells great in the shower! If you follow my blog, you will already know that I’m a big fan of the Whole Blends line in general and I’m pretty sure that I even seen it advertised at a conference. This claims to be: gentle on a sensitive scalp, paraben free, made with natural extracts (oat milk & rice cream,) and the first ingredient is water on both hair care products. I did enjoy using it and it did not irritate my scalp.

Living Proof Restore Shampoo & Restore Conditioner (10 ml each) - The duo did have a strong scent to it but it wasn’t too strong that you couldn’t use the products. They are both colour safe and silicone-free. The Restore Shampoo is targeted for those with dry or damaged hair. The Restore Conditioner help to increase hair’s resistance to breakage up to nine times and will help prevent any more damage. I’ve only used it once and it was nice to use but one bottle of shampoo will run you $38 for 236 ml of product which is a bit up there. I just bought a litre bottle of shampoo that I have to get through but this wouldn’t be first in line to buy on my list after the big bottle run out. The first ingredient in both items is water and it’s made in the USA.

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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May Empties | 2020

Hey everyone! Let's go through all my empties products for the month of May!

Face

GLAMGLOW Waterburst Hydrated Glow Moisturizer (15 ml) - I picked up the smaller size because I wanted to see if I liked it or not. I applied this in the morning and this is a very light product that reminded me of almost a gel consistency. It is a waterless water cream that is great for people with dry skin. It absorbed quickly into my skin and did not feel heavy at all. I would definitely look into purchasing the full size which retails at Sephora for $66 for 50 ml of product.

Bioré The Original Deep Cleansing Pore Strips (14 count) - These are my favourite nose strips and my brother even uses them. They do a great job at removing unwanted gunk and I recommend looking out for them when they go on sale!

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex II (15 ml) - This is a great eye cream to use and I did go through it pretty quickly. The Sephora link isn’t the exact same name of the eye cream but the eye serum has the name name except that it is a serum. The eye cream online by the brand has a different name but the same packaging and the ingredient lists are slightly different. I did enjoy using it and it made my under eyes very moisturized without drying them out. I originally tried out a sample and liked it so much that I purchased the full size. I have a review on it that you can check out. This is a gel eye cream which has a really light texture.

Bath & Body Works

Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Bergamot Waters (259 ml) - I really liked the scent of this hand soap and it reminded me exactly of either the Diesel Green or Red scent. It was on the more masculine side. The notes include: fresh bergamot, pristine blue waters and white cedar wood. This claims to include essential oils in the formula.

Body/Feet

Cake Beauty Be Delectable Coconut & Cream Triple Moisture Body Lotion (60 ml) - I actually really liked using this body lotion! It has a thinner consistency but it still did a great job at moisturizing my skin. It smells just like coconuts and it is also made in Canada. Other ingredients include: Shea butter, coconut oil and aloe vera. It is free from: parabens, phthalates, GMOs, mineral oil, petrolatum and triclosan. I enjoyed using it and would purchase the full size. 

Dr. Pedicure Foot Exfoliating Mask (1 pair - 35 ml of liquid) - I purchased this from Amazon a few weeks ago and finally got around to trying it out. I started off by soaking my feet for 10 minutes in warm water like the instructions advised to do. I dried off my feet and then put the booties on. The stickers were not very adhesive and barely stayed on. I just put on a pair of socks over the booties which worked great. It doesn’t smell very goos after you cut off the piece of the boot that holds the liquid. I left in on for 1 hour and it is a weird sensation at first but again, follow the directions on the back of the box. Don’t walk around and stay sitting down. The liquid can be quite cold at first but it only lasts a few seconds. The booties fit women sizes 4-12 and men sizes 4-13 apparently. My feet started peeling on the third day a little bit around the toes and then it started peeling more in other areas as the days went on. It is very satisfying to see a brand new layer of smooth skin underneath.

Hair

Inner Core by Taya Hair Strong Strengthening Mist (60 ml) - This lasted me quite a long time and I would tend to use this product on my wet hair after getting out of the shower. It smelled nice and I fell like my hair did end up getting a little stronger after using it. I purchased this at the TSC Warehouse Sale | 2018.

Vitamins & Supplements

Jamieson Energy Spray B12 in Natural Raspberry (500 mcg - 58 ml) - I got this off Amazon and I wanted to try a form of B12 that wasn’t in pill/capsule form. I really liked using this as it was easy and I just sprayed twice on my tongue each morning. I moved this product into my washroom because it almost got onto the carpet and it is red in colour which would be hard to get out. It lasted me a few months which was longer than expected and I thought that it did a great job! I would definitely repurchase. 

Coffee & Tea

Starbucks Caffe Verona Ground Coffee (340 g) - I finally got around to finishing this bag of delicious dark roast coffee and I really enjoyed it! It says that it is roasty sweet and dark cocoa. This is 100% arabica coffee and this bag came ground which is perfect to use in my coffee press. What I like about Starbucks is that they are proud partners in ethical coffee sourcing.

Miscellaneous

Anti-Reflective Lens Cleaner from Loblaws Optical (30 ml) - This was very inexpensive and I just picked it up at the optical centre at my local grocery store. It got the job done and I definitely would repurchase it!

Promo/Samples - Face/Body

Skinician Purifying Day Moisturizer (1.5 ml) - This is recommended for combination, oily and break out prone skin. I used it in the morning and I really enjoyed using it! It wasn’t oily, quickly absorbed into my skin, it didn’t have a noticeable scent and I didn’t break out from it. The first ingredient is water which is always a good sign and it is made in the UK. I got a sample of this in the mail and I would use it again! 

LaNeige Water Bank Moisture Cream (2 ml x 2) - I have used this in the past and I really enjoy using it whether it be during the day or at night. It smells great and one packet lasted me about 3 uses. It is definitely a moisturizing cream that absorbs quickly into the skin without feeling greasy. It is pretty lightweight on the skin and I enjoy using this cream! I definitely recommend it and I have enjoyed every single product that I have ever purchased/used from this brand.

Nivea Oil Infused Lotion Cherry Blossom & Jojoba Oil (4 ml) - I have gone through the larger size and really like this lotion! It smells great and it absorbs into the skin quickly. It leaves my body moisturized and I like that the larger size come with a pump. It is affordable and you can purchase it al Walmart. 

 

Teeth

Crest Gum Detoxify Deep Clean Toothpaste (20 ml) - Honestly, I didn’t find anything special about this toothpaste and it worked just like any other toothpaste. It wasn’t bad and it wasn’t super memorable either.

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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May Empties | 2017

Hey everyone! It is time for another month of empties and here are all the products that I have used up for the month of May!

Face

beautyblender pro - I absolutely love this makeup sponge and although it is on the more expensive side, it is certainly worth every penny! It helps blend out your makeup flawlessly and I can’t tell you when the last time was when I used a foundation brush! I also use it to apply my: cream contour, highlight, blush and I even use it to apply powder when I’m baking my face!

Citrus Orange Scented Cleansing Wipes (25 count) - I purchased these at Michaels awhile back and I purchased 4 packs for under $5. These are great for removing swatches off my arms, but are not my personal favourite for removing makeup off my face. You definitely get what you pay for and these are not bad because they do a decent job, they just aren’t the best cleaning wipes on the market.

Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips (8 count) - I always have Biore pore strips on me at all times and these once were effective, but my favourite ones of all time are the pore strips for the face.

Bath & Body Works

Coconut Pumpkin Latte Nourishing Hand Soap (8 fl oz/236 ml) - I loved the scent of this hand soap and I smelled more coconut than pumpkin! It is a good one and I was actually sad to run out of it! It is described on the side of the bottle as, “a nourishing hand soap with pumpkin butter!” My hands felt soft and clean after using it!

Sea Island Cotton Deep Cleansing Hand Soap (8 fl oz/236 ml) - This is definitely a classic Bath & Body Works scent and I have repurchased it in different forms before (lotions, soaps, etc.) This is a very fresh and clean scent that reminds me of laundry.

Peach Bellini Gentle Foaming Hand Soap (8.75 fl oz/259 ml) - This is a scent that I have been using for many years having no intention of stopping any time soon! It is described as a, 'juicy peach, white apricot and fresh mango' scent. It is definitely one of their classic scents and I have also used the Scentportable of this particular scent in the past! It smelled great in my car and I highly recommend it to everyone! 

Cedar & Sage Gentle Foaming Hand Soap (8.75 fl oz/259 ml) - This has to be one of my favourite masculine scents of all time from Bath & Body Works! This reminds me of a fragrance that I had when I was in high school and I think it was Diesel Green but I could be wrong!

Island Margarita Scentportable Fragrance Refill (0.2 fl oz/6 ml) - This is definitely one of my go-to scents from Bath & Body Works during the summer. This scent never gets old to me and it’s definitely one that I look forward to use each season! 

Caribbean Escape Scentportable Fragrance Refill (0.2 fl oz/6 ml) - This is a classic summer scent by Bath & Body Works that has been around for a few years now. I prefer Island Margarita over this scent but it is definitely nostalgic to me!

Body

Gilette Satin Care Shave Gel with Shea Butter for Dry Skin (198 g/7 oz) - I have very oily skin on my face but the rest of my body is dry and that’s why I decided to pick up this product. It didn’t do anything out of the ordinary and I would still need to slather myself in body lotion. It was a very standard shave gel and it definitely wasn’t one of my favourites. 

Teeth

Oral B Healthy Clean Medium Toothbrush - I actually featured this in my March Empties and after using another one of these toothbrushes, I can say that I really don't like the medium kind. I much prefer a soft bristle toothbrush and will no longer be purchasing that type anymore. Don’t get me wrong, Oral B is an amazing brand and makes my favourite toothbrushes, I just prefer the soft bristle ones! I only bought the medium kind because there were no soft ones and I was in a pinch! 

Samples/Promo

Face/Body

Caudalie Resveratrol (Lift) Face Lifting Soft Cream (0.5 fl oz/15 ml) - This was definitely too greasy and oily for me to wear in the day time especially if I was going to be wearing a full face of makeup that day. I did enjoy using it at night and using it in conjunction with a facial oil. My face felt hydrated the following morning. I wouldn’t purchase this because it does feel greasy on the skin and I know that your skincare isn’t supposed to smell good, but there is a scent to it that I can’t describe. It isn’t foul smelling but it isn’t the most pleasant either so keep that in mind when you are purchasing.

Avene TriXera Nutri-Fluid Balm (0.3 fl oz/10 ml) - This was a deluxe sample that was included in my Beauty Boutique order. This is fragrance-free and is for both the face as well as the body. I liked using it on my body but felt that it made my face too oily and would not use it on my face again. This is targeted for those with dry to very dry sensitive skin. I have dry skin on my body but it is not sensitive and it did a great job at hydrating the skin on my body. It is also hypoallergenic (unlikely to cause an allergic reaction) and non-comedogenic (it will not cause blocked pores.) It was a very standard lotion though and it didn’t stand out from the rest but it did make my skin very smooth as well as soft. 

Vichy Liftactiv Supreme Intense Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Corrective Care (0.1 fl oz/3 ml) - This is targeted to those with normal to combination skin. There is a light scent that I quite enjoy and the formula is thicker than I thought it would be which is another plus. It is white in colour but it completely blends out leaving no residue. It did not break me out and I would definitely consider purchasing the full sized version!

L’Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream (4 ml) - I received this free in a gift trio that I received from L’Occitane. I really did enjoy using this cream, it is on the thick side and I would use it before bed. There is a floral scent to it and the jar is very beautiful. It made my skin soft and supple. 

Time In A Bottle 100% In-Control (3 ml) - You pour the activator into the serum, shake for 20 seconds and that will result in the formula turning a light pink. You can use this both in the morning and at night. It was rather messy to use and there was no sticky feeling left behind after you rubbed the product in to your skin fully. This does have a nice scent to it and the full sized version (1.35 oz) retails at Ulta for $76 USD. 

Nivea In-Shower Body Milk (80 ml) - This is targeted to those with dry to very skin skin and it claims to be nourishing, lasting up to 24 hours or more. It contains almond oil and it is supposed to cleanse your skin as well as hydrate it. I have very dry skin on my body right now and this product didn’t help with it. I had tried a smaller sample of this in the past and after trying a larger sample more recently, I still don’t care for this product to be honest with you.

Hands

L’Occitane Dry Skin Hand Cream with 20% Shea (10 ml) - I actually received this as part of the L’Occitane Free Gift Trio that I have an entire post dedicated to. I have used this hand cream before and I really like it! It is definitely unisex and does a great job at nourishing your hands. My hands did not feel greasy after applying this to them and they felt very soft!

Fragrance

Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum Spray (.05 fl oz/1.5 ml) - The notes are described as: “Viva la Juicy combines delicious wild berries with creamy vanilla and bright jasmine.” This is designed for the glamorous girl who is the life of the party. This is a great daytime scent that you can feel good about wearing. It smells great but my only complaint is that it is not lasting and wears off within a few hours before you need to reapply. 

Downy Unstopables In-Wash Scent Booster in Fresh - I heard about a DIY from Ciaobella on Youtube and it’s where you pour some of these beads into a mesh bag. You then secure it shut and you can put it in any drawer or in your car or even in your laundry room! I love the scent of these and it definitely freshened up my entire drawer! I do the same exact thing with dried lavender and have been doing that for as long as I can remember! 

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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