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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April Empties | 2019

Hey everyone! I have made it a goal to use up at least 15 products each month whether they be travel sized, samples or full size. I am trying to go through my stash and what I already have before I purchase anything else. I just want to free up some space in my room and my bathroom! Now let's get into my April Empties!

Face

Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips for the Face (8 count) - I also mentioned this in my March Empties | 2018 and am sad that I see them on clearance everywhere as I think they are discontinuing these particular strips. I use them once a week and bought several boxes on clearance to stock-up before I can no longer buy them in-store.

Origins Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb (15 ml) - Originally, I purchased this in a set on Black Friday of last year that is unfortunately no longer available. You can still find the full size product that is selling for $43 on the Sephora website. I really liked this product as it smelled good, was a water cream consistency as it was very lightweight on the skin and is great for using on dull skin. I typically used this in the morning even though you can also use it in the PM. It has a light fragrance which I thoroughly enjoyed! 

Update: It is now selling for $46 on the Sephora website.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Foam (30 ml) - I purchased mine at the Estée Lauder Warehouse Sale | September 2018 for $4. I featured this in my Disappointing Products | Volume 4 post. I wasn’t a fan of this cleanser as it felt like I was applying soap onto my face. I used this as my second cleanser for removing my makeup. I didn’t enjoy using it and I will never repurchase it again unless they changed the formula. They changed the packaging but I don’t know if the formula is the same or not.   

Sheet Masks

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrogel Face Mask (30 g) - I have an entire dedicated review on this particular mask and spoiler alert: I love it! It comes in two parts and it is a hydrogel mask. It feels great on the skin and it adds back in a lot of moisture. There is always a lot of essence leftover for future applications that I even use on my arms, chest and neck. It is a very affordable mask and I really can’t say enough good things about it! 

St. Ives Revitalizing Sheet Mask in Acai, Blueberry & Chia Seed Oil (26 ml) - This mask was very cold when applying it onto the face. It claims to instantly hydrates for vibrant, healthy-looking skin. It is paraben free, dermatologist tested and made with 100% cotton. It is also made with 100% naturally sourced extracts. This mask was just okay to use and isn’t one of my favourites. It did hydrate my skin but that’s pretty much all that it did. 

Body

Le Petit Marseillais Extra Gentle Shower Crème in Orange Blossom (400 ml) - I really liked using this shower cream as it was gentle on the skin, didn’t dry out my skin and the fragrance was really nice! This bottle lasted me a long time and this is a French brand. I got my bottle at the Chick Advisor Spring Cleaning Event but it has since been discontinued. 

Hair

Inner Core by Taya Hair Strong Anti-Breakage Mask (236 ml) - This was a nice hair mask that I purchased at the TSC Warehouse Sale. I paid $5 for this and on The Shopping Channel, it retails for $45. The formula includes Brazilian Black Clay and Pure Bamboo Fibres. My hair felt soft and stronger after using this product. I applied it at night and left it on over night. I liked how the product was inside a tub, but the wording and design completely disappeared on the outside of the jar. I do have an entire dedicated review on this hair mask.

The Body Shop Rainforest Shine Conditioner (60 ml) - This is meant for normal to dry hair types. Ingredients include: pracaxi oil, caméline oil and Community Fair Trade olive oil. I can no longer find this product on their website. It was a thicker conditioner and it was honestly hard to get out of the bottle. I had to unscrew the top and it was such a pain to try and get product out. It was a pretty good conditioner but they really need to change up the packaging and the label around the bottle was cracked which resulted in it peeling off. 

Miscellaneous

Equate Quilted Pads (125 count) - I have featured these before in the past and these are honestly my go-to. I purchase them at Walmart and they are $2.27. You can’t go wrong with these and I can’t recommend them enough!

Promo/Samples - Face

Amore Pacific Future Response Age Defense Serum (3 ml) - I am pretty sure that this product is discontinued as it is no longer on the Sephora website and it is sold out on every other retailer’s page except for Amazon or Ebay. I had used this in the past and really enjoyed using it. I got this was part of a 500 point reward set from Sephora.

Marcelle Revival + Skin Renewal Anti-Aging 360 Serum (1 ml) - This claims to be: renewing, illuminating and redensifying. You can use this during the day and night. They use ingredients such as: chicory root extract, marjoram extract and pea extract. The first ingredient is water and I didn’t find this to be sticky as it absorbed into the skin well. I would have to try more than just a sample to form a solid opinion but it was nice to use and the scent wasn’t strong at all. 

Marcelle Revival + Skin Renewal Anti-Aging Day Cream (1 ml) - I received this sample in the mail and it was nice to use on the face! This one claims to be good for all skin types but there are two others where they are targeted specifically for dry skin types as well as another formula containing SPF 15. I would have to try this out more to be able to form a true opinion. 

Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel-Cream (2 ml) - I received a sample of this in the mail and I really enjoyed using it! It claims to deeply hydrate the skin around the eyes for 24 hours and helps to smooth wrinkles. It was very hydrating, it absorbed quickly and I really liked the texture of it. I would definitely consider purchasing the full size once I run out of all my other eye creams. The larger size does come in a squeeze tube which I really like as it is very sanitary opposed to the twist off jar. 

Aveda Tourmaline Charged Exfoliating Cleanser (40 ml) - I got this for free at the Estée Lauder Warehouse Sale | March 2018 at the very end as part of a free gift. I think that they reformulated and they also changed up the wording on the bottle. I did enjoy using it in the morning and it smelled great but not too strong! The exfoliant inside the tube was not too harsh.

Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash (29 ml) - I received this as a free sample at a show and I wonder why it took me such a long time to get around to trying this amazing product! It smells great, it made my skin incredibly soft and it is very gentle on the skin! It is Dermatologist recommended and the first ingredient is water. This is truly a gem and should be spoken about much more! 

Check out my March 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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March Empties | 2019

Hey everyone! Spring is in the air and it's time for my March Empties!

Face

Burt’s Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes (10 count) - These were not my favourite. I found the scent to be weird and the wipes were rather dry. They felt like they could break apart if I were to use too much pressure. I wouldn’t recommend these and I don’t have sensitive skin so I can’t speak on that. 

Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips for the Face (8 count) - I have mentioned these in the past and they are currently on clearance everywhere because I have a feeling that these are being discontinued. They are my favourite so it makes me really sad because since they are designed for the face, they are larger so I apply them onto my nose to remove even more of my whiteheads!  

M. Asam Aqua Intense Ampoule Beauty Treatment (28 days) - My Mom and I decided to split the ampoules since there are 28 of them. I have used their ampoules in the past and really enjoyed using them. You get the freshest ingredients and they come in a glass container that you have to break to get to the formula. A little goes a long way and I end up applying this onto my face, neck as well as my chest. I really can’t say enough good things about this product! 

Sheet Masks

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrogel Mask (30 g) - I have used this mask in the past and really love it! Even Jackie Aina mentions in her video her love for this mask and when she sees it in store, she takes the whole rack with her! There is also a lot of extra essence which is great for another use on your face, neck, chest, arms, etc. This is great especially for adding moisture back into your skin and when I took off my mask, my skin absorbed pretty much all of it! Look out for these when they go on sale and I was even lucky enough to get one in a Christmas gift! I do have an entire dedicated review on both Neutrogena Hydrogel Masks that you can check out!  

Origins Flower Fusion Raspberry Sheet Mask (1 count) - This sheet mask retails for $9 and you can feel the quality in the actual mask itself. It fit well on my face, the material is thicker than what I’m used to and it was not overly saturated. The scent doesn’t smell like raspberry to me and it suggests to keep it on for 10 minutes but I left mine on for longer. I honestly feel like it was good to try once but I won’t repurchase it because I really didn’t see results as this mask claims to refresh and revitalize the skin.

Update: It's now $9.50 on the Sephora site.

Laneige Water Pocket Sheet Mask Sleeping Mask (Replenishing) (16 ml) - I started trying out many different products from Laneige and wanted to see how this one compares as I have had great luck with some of their other skincare items. I first applied the Water Bank Essence onto my skin after toning my skin and then I applied this mask. It claims that this is a non-slip, high adhesion mask. It was comfortable to wear and it is also one of the thinnest sheet masks that I have ever worn. This is for all skin types and they use hydro ionized mineral water in the formula. I left on this sheet mask for 20 minutes, pat in the extra serum, used the Water Bank Eye Gel and then spray my face with a facial spray. I do agree that the mask did not move around on my face, that it was comfortable to wear but this isn’t amongst my favourite sheet masks. It is $8 per sheet mask and they do number the different sheet masks so you can tell them apart. I much prefer the Water Sleeping Mask they have that come in a twist off jar as I feel that you get more bang for your buck. I think the sheet mask is now discontinued. 

 Bath & Body Works

Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Pumpkin Cupcake (259 ml) - The notes in this scent include: baked pumpkin, vanilla frosting and golden honey. This smells great and was a great Fall/Winter scent. 

Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Toasted Vanilla Chai (259 ml) - I really liked this scent and this is one that I actually didn’t get sick of even though I finished the bottle completely! There is tea tree oil inside the formula and I really like the packaging! The notes include: whipped vanilla, spun sugar and winter spice. 

Hair

Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment (30 ml) - This was good to use at first but the more I used it, the less effective it became. I felt the need to start using more for it to actually work and then it stopped working altogether on my scalp. You really don’t get that much product in the bottle (30 ml) for $41 and I wouldn’t repurchase it again. You can check out my dedicated review on my blog about this scalp treatment.   

The Body Shop Rainforest Moisture Shampoo (60 ml) - This is targeted towards dry hair and includes: pracaxi oil, manketti nut oil as well as Community Fair Trade honey. There is no silicones, sulphates, colourants or parabens in this formula. I did travel with this and it did not leak. My only complaint is that it doesn’t lather very well and I no longer can find it on The Body Shop’s website!

Love Beauty & Planet Hope and Repair Coconut Oil & Ylang Ylang 3-in-1 Benefit Oil (118 ml) - This hair oil smelled great, lasted me quite a long time and made my hair feel very soft! I did have to unscrew the top to get the last bit of product out and the sticker was peeling from all the use but those are just 2 minor things. The company has a great message behind it as the packaging they use is made up of recycled bottles. This product has been discontinued. I received this hair oil when I went to the Chick Advisor Spring Cleaning Event.

Teeth

Crest 3D Whitestrips Glamorous White (28 strips & 14 treatments) - These do not have the best reviews online but honestly, they did the job for my teeth. I use whitestrips once a week and usually forget to take them off at the 30 minute mark so they stay on my teeth longer. It claims to remove up to 10 years of stains from coffee, wine and smoking. My teeth are generally pretty white since I use these once a week and I have repurchased from this brand several times in the past. 

Promo/Samples - Face

Sothys Biological Skin Peeling - The lady who did my facial gave me a few free samples at the end and this one has so far been my favourite! You apply the product onto your face and leave it on for about two minutes. You then want to rub it off in circular motions using your hands and I let the dead skin/leftover product fall into the sink. I then go in and rinse my face. Let me tell you that my skin felt so soft and I loved the result! I am considering purchasing the full size because it was that good! 

Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Peel-Off Mask (10 g) - This product claims to unclog pores by removing dirt and excess oil. I am an oily faced girl and need all the help that I can get in that department! I liked the scent of it and the mask itself was pink smelling just like grapefruit! The only thing I don’t like about peel-off masks in general is that I feel like there is more product inside the packaging but you never can get it out! Anyway, you want to avoid your hairline, eyebrows and leave it on your face for at least 20 minutes to allow it to fully dry. I do have to say that this mask peeled off easily compared to some other ones that I have tried in the past and finding an edge was pretty easy! My face felt soft and smooth! I did receive this for testing purposes from Chick Advisor. 

Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Clay Mask (10 g) - This is a single-use pink clay mask that smells like grapefruit that helps to: absorb oil, dirt as well as impurities. The first ingredient is water and I have to say that it was rather messy to apply. If you have long nails, then I would highly recommend that you apply this with a brush. It is expensive for only being able to get one use of it as you can buy a bottle of Freeman’s for example for about the same price. It did work well on my oily skin though but there’s other products on the market that you could stretch your dollar further with. I also received this item from Chick Advisor for testing purposes.

Body

Nivea Care Intensive Nourishment Non-Greasy Cream (400 ml) - I received this for testing purposes from Chick Advisor last year. This cream lasted me throughout the very dry winter season and I used up every last drop. It made my legs feel moisturized and made them look shiny! They slightly changed the look of the packaging but I’m pretty sure that it is still the same product and the amount of mls you are getting is the exact same. 

Be sure to check out my February Empties | 2019!

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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