Hey everyone! I wanted to do a blog post reviewing two different facial sprays that I recently picked up. The Caudalie Grape Water I have been using at night and The Body Shop Makeup Setting Spray I have been using to set my makeup.
The can that I picked up has the limited edition design on the can but it is a permanent product. I really dislike that they had to put a warning label right in the middle on the front and I tried peeling off the sticker but it leaves a black residue. Also, the limited edition sticker is too close to the cap that it gets in the way I'm just going to end up peeling it off after I post this blog post for you. Anyway, it's 75 ml, I purchased mine during the VIB Sale at Sephora and it retails online for $14. I have heard nothing but great things about this spray and it really helps to hydrate the skin. I feel like I will go through this product rather fast but I still wanted to try it out because many makeup artists rave above this product. Once you spray it onto your face, you let it dry and you don't want to rub the product into your face. The deposits a fine mist onto your face and there aren't those annoying large droplets. I didn't smell any scent when I applied it onto my face and it definitely did a great job at adding hydration into my face.
I purchased this on The Body Shop website when they were having 40% off everything with free shipping with no minimum purchase required. I ordered one and they charged me for two but also sent me two bottles which I didn't mind because it was so discounted. You can take this size traveling because it is only 60 ml and it retails for $12 normally online. The clear cap did fall off on me quite a few times which was rather annoying. This is 100% vegan, there is aloe vera inside the formula and it's great for sensitive skin. With this spray, you definitely need to hold it a few inches away from your face because if you don't, it will leave those larger droplets on your face. I like the mist and there isn't really a scent to it. I have very oily skin but I felt like this kept my makeup in place for the most part.
Overall Thoughts & Which One Is Worth The Money?
The spray from The Body Shop was just alright but it isn't in my top 5 makeup sprays of all time. It is a good affordable option to travel with if you can get it on sale. The Caudalie spray is nice but more on the expensive side. I would recommend stocking up when it goes on sale because I will go through these rather quickly in the fall and winter months I really dislike the placement of the stickers but that doesn't take away from the actual product itself.
Until next time,
STAY CLASSY
Berrz
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Hey everyone! I have to start off saying that one of my all time favourite products from The Body Shop is their original Vitamin E Cream. With that being said, I had high hopes for this product and was intrigued to try it because it is night cream.
Claims & Benefits This Vitamin E Nourishing Night Cream has rich wheat germ inside which helps replenish and revitalize your skin while you get your beauty sleep. This claims to intensively hydrate your skin and that it is a rich, nourishing cream which will leave your skin soft as well as smooth. This cream will replenish antioxidant and moisture levels while you sleep and that is when your skin is the most receptive.
Price & 2 Different Sizes It does come in two sizes: 15 ml of product will cost you $6 and $50 ml of the Vitamin E cream will run you $22. It comes in pink jar and I love the packaging because it is foolproof.
How It Performed Some other reviews said that they found this cream to be too heavy and greasy to be used during the day time. I would have to agree and will definitely only use this during the night time as the name of it suggests. This would be best to use in the colder months to add moisture back into your face as the harsh weather can often times dry out our skin. It did have a Vitamin E scent to it which I didn't mind at all.
Would I Purchase It?
I honestly don't think that I would purchase this because I love the regular Vitamin E cream that I spoke about previously, and I was constantly comparing both products. If this product felt less greasy on my face, I would purchase it in a heartbeat because I have oily skin and I really don't need anymore than what I already have. This product will be best for dry skin types and I would suggest that you use it at night like the name of the product suggests. I am a huge fan of Vitamin E and would have to skip on this in the future.
Until next time,
STAY CLASSY
Berrz
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Hey everyone! I had purchased the Pomegranate Firming Serum awhile back and wanted to review it for you because truth be told: I haven't even used it at all until a few days ago!
Claims & Benefits This product claims that it helps hydrate and soften the skin. That it firms and plumps the skin, as well as softens the appearance of any wrinkles. The Body Shop uses pomegranate seed oil from Turkey in their formula and they say that it is their highest concentration of that particular oil.
Price & Size This retails at The Body Shop for $34 but I purchased mine for 50% off I believe some time last year. You are getting 30 ml of product or 1 fl oz. The bottle is rather smaller and will definitely not take up a lot of room on your counter.
Overall Thoughts & How I Applied It I do like the design of the bottle and I love that it comes with a clear pump. Keep in mind that this is a firming serum and this would be targeted to older women or those would want some help in reducing their lines caused by age. I was using this at night before I went to bed and it was a clear, gel-like formula. One full pump was enough to use for my entire face and neck. It initially felt wet on the skin but it absorbed very quickly. It did not feel sticky and it does have a scent to it but it is not a pomegranate smell. My skin felt smooth and plump. I really do like this serum but I'm not the ideal target market for this product and someone who is, will really benefit from this product!
Update: I'm pretty sure that it has been discontinued.
Until next time,
STAY CLASSY
Berrz
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Hey everyone! My April Empties are here and I haven't used up as many products as I normally do, but I wanted to share them with you anyway!
Face
Fresh Seaberry Moisturizing Face Oil (5 ml) - This oil came in the Fresh Skincare Power Players Set that I featured in my Sephora Black Friday Haul. This oil contains omegas: 3, 6, 7 & 9 and it made my skin incredibly soft. I really enjoyed using it and I would definitely purchase a larger sized bottle of it. I also featured this product in my March Favourites video.
Body
The Body Shop Passion Fruit Shower Gel (250 ml) - This is a soap-free cleanser with passion fruit extract. Unfortunately, I can no longer find it on their web site and that saddens me because this is my favourite scent! I featured this product in my post where I reviewed 5 Products from The Body Shop. I also included it in my post talking about my 7 Most Loved Products from The Body Shop.
Johnson’s Baby Oil Gel Shea & Cocoa Butter (6.5 fl oz/192 ml) - I was going through my drawers and I honestly had forgotten that I even had it. This was definitely a rediscovery for me and I’m so glad that I did find it once again. This claims to ‘lock in up to 10 times more moisture’ and it made my skin baby soft. It helped eliminate dryness and I would typically use it right after I got out of the shower. I really liked using this product and I would buy it again in a heart beat! I bought mine in the USA and haven't seen this exact one in Canada.
Bath & Body Works
Georgia Peach Scentportable (6 ml/0.2 fl oz) - This is such a great scent and I also love Peach Bellini. This is great to put in your car during the warmer months! It doesn’t smell overly sweet either.
Hands
Origins Hand Lotion Trio in Bergamot & Ginger (1 fl oz/30 ml) - I absolutely love the scent of this hand lotion and it is great for both men as well as women. The ginger is not overpowering at all. It is great to carry in your purse or to take with you when your travel. I do not like the consistency of the formula because it is too liquid-y and not thick enough at all for my liking.
Teeth
Exact Dental Floss Picks (36 dental picks) - I have used these in the past and I really enjoy using them! They are mint flavoured and it helps me remove anything that may be stuck in between my teeth! These were on sale for around $1 and I would definitely repurchase them in the future because they did not break or snap on me while using them unlike some other brands that I have tried in the past.
Vitamins
Nature’s Bounty Multivitamin Adult Gummies (75 gummies) - I have been wanting to find some great multivitamins to take daily and these were just ok, but they weren’t my absolute favourite. They claim to help ‘maintain bone and immune function.’ You get three delicious flavours: orange cherry and grape. I took two gummies in the morning with my breakfast. I am still on the hunt for some and if you have any suggestions, please let me know in the comments!
Nature’s Bounty Cod Liver Oil with Vitamins A & D (100 soft gels) - This claims to help ‘in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus.’ You take two of the soft gels daily and the pills are quite large so just a heads up. They aren’t overly fishy smelling like the other ones that I took in the past which I featured in my March Empties. Omega 3’s are great for those of you who suffer from inflammation in your joints and that’s what I was taking them for. I want to try a stronger dosage next time because I felt like these didn’t do much in terms of helping my inflammation.
Food/Drink
Four O’Clock Truffle Mint Tea (1 tea bag/2 g) - This tea was sent to me as a sample and this one was great! I loved the minty taste as it wasn’t overly minty and I drank mine black. It was very flavourful and fragrant therefore, it didn’t require any sugar. I found that there were some chocolate notes and after all, the word ‘truffle’ is in the name of the tea. This would be perfect to have in the fall and winter time. I would definitely purchase a box of this in the future!
Promo/Samples
Face
Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash (6 ml/0.2 fl oz) - I found that it had a gritty texture which I happen to like in a facial wash, and it made my skin feel very clean as well as soft afterwards. It can be used daily and I really enjoyed using it!
Body
Chloe Fleur De Parfum (1.2 ml) - The description reads: ‘A flower blend revealing a tender rose’s heart.’ The original Chloe perfume that I featured in my March Empties, smelled great on my friend but on me, it smelled matronly.
Teeth
Smile Brilliant Whitening Gel (1) & Desensitizing Gel (1) - If you are wondering how my teeth have been looking so white lately, I do owe it all to this wonderful product. Smile Brilliant makes a great system that I looked forward to using each night!
Until next time,
STAY CLASSY
Berrz
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Hey everyone! I received a 50% off coupon recently and I went into my local Body Shop store to take advantage of this awesome deal! I decided to purchase the Elderflower Eye Gel because I thought that it could be a potential dupe for the expensive Peter Thomas Roth Eye Patches.
Overview & Price It retails at The Body Shop for $12 and you are getting 15 ml or 14 grams of product. It does come in a little container which I appreciate because I can see how much product is left inside the clear pot. I also like that there is no fragrance because your skincare shouldn't smell good or have any fragrance in it really. This claims to be both cooling as well as refreshing.
Dupe for PTR Eye Patches? I have tried the Peter Thomas Roth 24k Gold Eye Patches before and they retail for $92 for 60 patches which gives you 30 uses in total. This product did give my under eyes a cooling sensation but it did not last as long. I used my ring finger to apply this under my eyes and perhaps a small cold metal spoon would be best. I also want to try to store it in the fridge next time I decide to use it. I wouldn't say that this is necessarily a dupe because I felt that the PTR Eye Patches perform better overall. This eye gel is not the same consistency and the method of application is different.
Final Thoughts I feel like a little bit of this product goes a long way and be careful not to apply too much. Some reviews said that their under eye area felt sticky but they either didn't let it sink into the skin long enough or they applied too much product. It wasn't sticky at all on my face and it wasn't flaky either. If you are on a budget then definitely pick this up rather than the PTR Eye Patches. I don't have dark circles so I can't speak to that. I love that there is no fragrance to it and I will continue to test it out! I also made sure to get the new Love Your Body card because they have a brand new card and there are more member perks!
I really do like Elderflower and I once had it in a mojito which tasted delicious! If you want to find out more about it, I do have an entire blog post on it where I speak about the Benefits of Elderflower. Until next time,
STAY CLASSY
Berrz
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Hey everyone! I have been shopping at The Body Shop since I've been in high school and needless to say, I have tried many of their products! Some of them have worked out well for me and others haven't. I have complied a list for you of my 7 favourite items that I have repurchased several times and/or ones that I would buy again!
Face Vitamin E Cream (Travel Size) - I was in-store wanting to purchase their Vitamin E Cream but I was told that they have discontinued the travel size. I was so heartbroken because that is my go-to for when I get a tattoo or when I have scars that I want to apply this onto. The associate recommended that I go online because they are still selling whatever they have left there. She was nice enough to give me a sample of Vitamin E cream though because I actually needed to use it right away and couldn't wait to order one online. I will just have to purchase the larger size in-store from now on when they are completely out of the smaller jar everywhere else. In the photo above, the clear container on top is the sample I was given and underneath it, is the Vitamin E Nourishing Night Cream.
Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Balm - I really can't say enough good things about this and I do have an entire video where I compare this to a more high end cleansing balm. This retails online for $16 CAD but I was able to purchase my tin for 50% off because they were having a promotion around the holiday time. This really does an excellent job at removing my makeup and leaves my skin feeling petal soft. You are getting 90 ml of product which should last you a little while and it is great to travel with because it is not in liquid form and it will not spill everywhere. Keep in mind that if you are traveling to a warmer climate, this can melt in your suitcase so just a heads up!
Luxury Flannel Facial Washcloth - This is honestly amazing and I can't believe that I have been without it for so many years! It is very soft, easy to clean with a bar of Dove soap and it does the work for you! I use this in conjunction with my Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Balm and it makes taking off my full face of makeup at the end of the day, something that I actually look forward to! It hardens when it dried and you just re-wet it for it to start working its magic again! It retails for $8 CAD online, but I did get 50% off of this washcloth but I would pay full price for it because it is that good! I plan on purchasing more of these in the future.
Body Passion Fruit Shower Gel - I should have stocked up on this product because I absolutely can't get enough of the scent! When I searched 'Passion Fruit' on The Body Shop's web site, there were no results! I have no idea what happened and I really want this product to come back because once my bottle is done, that's it!
Atlas Mountain Rose Eau de Toilette - I actually featured this in My Top 5 Current Favourite Fragrances video and this is one of my favourite scents! It smells like fresh roses like if you were in a garden of roses! This scent is very nostalgic to me and the bottle is beautiful! This is going to be a great Spring and Summer fragrance!
Hair Banana Conditioner - This is a Best Seller and it honestly smells amazing! The conditioner is thick and very creamy. It leaves your hair feeling soft and shiny. They do use real banana puree in the formula which is definitely an added bonus. I used this many years ago and I am so glad that I rediscovered this product!
Grapeseed Glossing Serum - I featured this in my Boxing Day Haul video and when I used it for the first time, I was very impressed! It leaves your hair looking healthy, shiny and glossy! You have to be careful not to use too much or else your hair will end up looking greasy! It is an Online Exclusive and it definitely helps with dull, frizzy hair!
Other Products: In my honest opinion, their Body Butters smell great but they are way too greasy to apply on my hands or all over my body. I have used countless ones over many years such as the Mango Body Butter and the Smoked Poppy scent. I just prefer to find my favourite scents in other forms and in other types of products that they carry. I have a Lip Balmfrom them that I don't really care for but I have heard great things about their Cocoa Butter Lip Care Stick! I did use their Lip Scuffa long time ago which reminds me of the one from ELF which is basically a lip scrub in tube form. It helps exfoliate your lips and it was decent but not one of my favourites. I also used their Vitamin C Energizing Face Spritzwhich is a best seller on their site. I did enjoy using it but my ELF Makeup Mist & Set is a holy grail for me and it is hard for anything else to compare to that. Until next time,
STAY CLASSY
Berrz
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Hey everyone! I actually featured these items in my Collective Haul and I have been testing them out therefore, I want to give you my thoughts on these 5 items from The Body Shop! They include: 3 Scented Shower Gels, 1 Ginger Shampoo and 1 Banana Conditioner.
Banana Conditioner: I forgot how good this conditioner is and I love using it in the shower! It is not a watery consistency at all, it really does a great job at conditioning my hair and it smells incredible! This is probably one of my most favourite conditioners of all time.
Ginger Scalp Care: This did a great job at removing dirt and build-up from my scalp. It is more of a watery, liquid consistency so keep that in mind when purchasing. I do wish that the formula was more thick because you can end-up wasting a lot of product in the shower when it goes through the spaces in-between your fingers.The ginger scent is amazing and it did help with my dry scalp!
Fuji Green Tea Shower Gel: I actually can't find the exact bottle online anymore as they have redesigned it and are now calling it a Body Wash. The bottle is taller and more narrow with the exact same amount of product inside of it as the one pictured above. The top is now silver and you press down to open the cap. Anyway, this is a very clean, fresh scent and it reminds me of a spa!
Passion Fruit Shower Gel: I absolutely love the scent of Passion Fruit in general and they did a great job at capturing this scent in form of a shower gel. The formula is awesome because it lathers effortlessly onto the skin and makes my skin extremely smooth and soft after use! I'm so sad because I recently typed in Passion Fruit to the search bar online and there were no results! This is one of my favourite scents and it is no where to be found. Not sure what happened there but I hope that they will bring it back at some point!
Early-Harvest Raspberry Shower Gel: The packaging for this particular bottle and scent has changed on The Body Shop's web site. It is now in a different bottle with a clear top and it is an Online Exclusive. It has the exact same amount of product inside though and I'm not sure why they did that but of course, they had their reasons for the change. This is my second favourite scent out of the three and they did a great job at capturing the fragrance in this bottle.
In-case you are wondering, I took photos of the products before I began testing them out! Also, I purchased all of these products for 50% off their original price tag because there was a promotional offer happening on The Body Shop's web site. Until next time,
STAY CLASSY
Berrz
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Hey everyone! I have been noticing some people are doing a yearly empties but that won’t work out for me because I feature a variety of different products and my collection would get too large. Also, I wouldn't want you to wait an entire year for another empties blog post! Imagine that? I really do enjoy writing empties posts and I will continue doing them on a monthly basis!
Hair
Selsun Blue Anti-Dandruff Shampoo - I have been using this for years now and it helps my scalp when it is very dry in the winter time. I will continue to purchase this for years to come!
L’Oreal Paris Hair Expertise Fibralogy Conditioner - This is an innovative product for people who have hair that is lacking thickness. They use ‘Filloxane’ which “penetrates and diffuses in the hair fibre. The hair expands from within.” I felt that my hair did get a little bit thicker and that is a big step for me. I love the scent of this conditioner and it was under $5 CAD. I would definitely re-purchase it because it is a very affordable product that lives up to its claims!
Face
Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips For The Face (8 count) - These are my favourite kind of pore strips! They are targeted for the face, but I do use them on my nose and they work even better than the ‘nose strips’ because these are bigger therefore they remove more whiteheads as well as blackheads (if you have them!) These are very affordable and I purchase mine at Wal-Mart usually!
ELF Precision Sponge Trio (The Largest Sponge) - I thought that this was a great makeup sponge that was comparable to the the beauty blender! I hauled this in my Haul Video that I did a few months ago and I also included it in my October Favourites video. I think that this is a great sponge, my only complaint is that it is white and it gets stained therefore you are able to see all of the stains. It is bouncy on the skin and it lasted me 4 months.
Peter Thomas Roth Ultra-Lite Oil-Free Moisturizer (15 ml or 0.5 fl oz) - This is described as a moisturizing gel-lotion with hyaluronic acid azulene, aloe vera and anti-oxidant vitamins A & E. This was included in The Hall of Fame Kit by Peter Thomas Roth that is available on the Sephora web site. You are receiving a $120 CAD value for only $44 CAD. I did enjoy using this moisturizer in the morning before my makeup application but I wish that it had an SPF! I liked the consistency and it absorbed quickly into my skin without leaving a sticky feeling. I have extremely oily skin and this didn't feel oily on my skin at all which is a huge plus for me!
Peter Thomas Roth Instant FirmX Eye (7.4 ml/0.25 fl oz) - This actually came in the Hall of Fame Kit that I purchased on the Sephora web site. I believe that I got a bad batch of this specific item because when I put the eye cream on top of my moisturizer at night and sprayed my face with my ELF Makeup Mist & Set, I had white residue all underneath my under eye area. Don’t get me wrong, I do like other Peter Thomas Roth products and I have purchased two of his kits, but this one was a let down in my books. I couldn't finish the entire tube because it completely dried out my under eye area and left me with dry flaky skin.
Tarte Rainforest of The Sea - Drink of H20 Hydrating Boost Moisturizer (10 ml) - This is a gel moisturizer with a light scent that doesn't feel greasy on the skin and absorbs quickly. On the Sephora web site, it says, “Treat skin to this skin-quenching water gel. Powered by hyaluronic acid and tarte’s exclusive Rainforest of the Sea™ antioxidant complex, this cooling gel moisturizer helps restore skin’s natural hydration for skin that’s fortified, refreshed, and healthier-looking.” I enjoyed using this before I applied my makeup and a full jar of this (1.70 oz) retails for $47 CAD.
Body
Adidas for Women Cotton Tech+ Absorbent-Deo in Pure Powder (45 g or 1.6 oz) - This deodorant lasted me quite some time. I used a different formula in the past which I preferred as well as the scent, but that to my knowledge has been discontinued as I no longer can find it in-store. This claims to be able to absorb wetness but I no longer sweat underneath my armpits therefore I cannot speak to that. There is 0% alcohol and it is dermatologist-tested. I wouldn't repurchase this and it wasn't my favourite to be honest with you.
Vitamins/Supplements
Nature’s Bounty Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies with Biotin (80 count) - I have been using these for quite some time now and I absolutely love them! Every time I run out of a bottle, I immediately go-to the store to buy another bottle. I have an entire blog post dedicated to these wonderful strawberry flavoured gummies and you should definitely take the 30-Day Challenge!
Bath & Body Works - Candles
Bath & Body Works Scented Candle in Flannel - I actually featured this in my Haul Video and I purchased this when they were having their annual candle sale. I picked up 2 candles for $10.50 CAD each and it was a one-day sale. This is a more musky and masculine smell which I adore! I absolutely love the frosted candle holder and the label on the front is Christmas themed. I have already depotted the jar to use it to store something else in!
Bath & Body Works Home Scented Candle in Roasted Chestnut & Cherries - This candle was part of a prize that I won at a baby shower. This isn’t a scent that I would have picked out on my own but I actually really enjoyed it! It isn’t as strong as Flannel and the cherry scent isn’t overpowering at all. This candle also burned quick than Flannel for some odd reason. Not sure why but I just thought that I would mention it here. The jar is glass and has weight to it as it is on the more heavy side. It doesn’t come with a top which I wish that it did for when I depot the leftover wax and store things inside but I will make it work!
Bath & Body Works Scented Candle in Marshmallow Fireside - I really enjoyed burning this scent in my room! It made the room feel more cozy and the scent wasn’t overpowering at all. I would definitely repurchase this scent in the future and it reminds me of the candle ‘Fireside’ from the White Barn collection. There wasn’t too much marshmallow or any marshmallow for that matter, which I could actually smell when the candle was burning.
Soaps
Bath & Body Works Nourishing Hand Soap in Pumpkin Cupcake - I never realized before, but this specific kind of hand soap has only 236 ml and the gentle foaming hand soap has 259 ml. Needless to say, the foaming hand soap always lasts me longer. Anyway, this formula has pumpkin butter in it and when I was washing my hands, I noticed that they were more nourished as well as more hydrated - less dry than usual.
Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Warm Vanilla Sugar (259 ml) - This is a classic scent and I love the new label on the packaging which is perfect for the holidays as well as the winter time. It is described as, ‘rich, creamy vanilla sprinkled with sparkling sugar.’ I have purchased this scent in different forms in the past and I will continue to purchase it in the future!
Fragrance
Bath & Body Works Fine Fragrance Mist in Sexy Dahlia Rush (The Sweethearts - 236 ml/8 fl oz) - I just want to put it out there for some who don’t know, but fragrances just like makeup products do indeed have an expiration date. Even though there is still product inside the bottle, the scent has changed and I have had this for a while now therefore, it is time for this fragrance to go. It is discontinued unfortunately, but I loved this scent and I also went through the lotion in the same scent at one point.
Bath & Body Works Fragrance Mist in Country Chic (236 ml/f fl oz) - I have had this scent for too long and I distinctly remember when it first came out! I have used more than half of this bottle and it is just time to let it go. I do not like it nearly as much as I did in the past and I remember thinking that I wouldn't like this scent at all but I actually learned to love it! The name is rather strange in my opinion and it is a light, refreshing smell.
Bath & Body Works Into The Wild Passion Primitive Fragrance (75 ml/2.5 fl oz) - This is also a discontinued fragrance that launched in Spring of 2011. I feel like a lot of people didn’t even know about this scent and that it was a hidden gem! I remember purchasing this at one of their semi-annual sales and I found it one of the bins. Once I pulled it out, another lady asked me where I had found it because she wanted to purchase this as well because the packaging was so beautiful! My bottle is very beaten up because I usually would toss this in my purse and use it to refresh myself throughout the day.
Miscellaneous/Other
Emergen-C Vitamin and Mineral Supplement in Acai Berry (30 Packets) - I swear by Emergen-C and have mentioned it on numerous occasions. When everyone at work was getting sick, I poured one packet into my water and drank it each day. Guess what? I never got sick while everyone else was getting sick or was already sick! This really boosts your immune system and there is 1,000 mg of Vitamin C in each sachet. It is a great source of electrolytes, antioxidants, key nutrients and vitamins! I prefer the Orange flavour over the Acai Berry but it all comes down to personal preference.
Samples/Promo - Makeup/Pore Minimizers
Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer - I have used this in the past and this formula glides right onto my face. It is very silky and smooth! I really enjoyed using it and it kept my makeup in-place throughout the day! I was very impressed with this primer. If you want to invest in a good primer, this is the one to purchase! My friend owns the full-sized version and absolutely loves it!
The Body Shop Tea Tree Pore Minimiser - This claims that it is suitable for blemished skin and that it will help your pores look smaller. It also ‘smoothes, primes and instantly mattifies.’ I have large pores around my nose and cheek area which intrigued me to add this free sample to my cart when checking out online. It is a Best Seller on The Body Shop web site and retails originally for $20 CAD for 30 ml or 1.0 fl oz of product. The formula is yellow, it glides onto the skin nicely, it absorbs quickly and the initial scent reminds me of a drink that I had in Cuba before. I didn’t notice that my pores got any smaller but I do like how it felt on my skin.
COVERGIRL + Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation Sampler - This was another item included in the Walgreens goodie bag and again, you get 6 different shades to try-out. There are 12 shades in total and I absolutely love the concept of this! I discovered that I am currently best suited for the shade Creamy Natural.
Cleansers
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm - This was a 100 point perk that I redeemed on the Sephora web site. I much preferred this product over the ELF Hydrating Gel Melt Cleanser. I felt that the Clinique Cleanser really did a great job at removing my full face of makeup at night. It did not leave a film on my face like other reviews stated. I felt that a little bit of this product went a long way and I really enjoyed trying it out!
Moisturizers/Serums
Amore Pacific Future Response Age Defense Serum (0.1 fl oz or 3ml) - I actually received a deluxe sample of this from the Sephora web site upon entering a promotional code. I did enjoy using it and it is described as ‘a concentrated blend of green tea and pine mushrooms to protect skin from environmental and lifestyle aggressors that cause visible signs of premature skin aging.’ If you are sensitive to smells, I don’t recommend this product to you but I honestly didn't mind the smell. This is a very moisturizing and hydrating product that I was using in the evening as part of my PM skin care routine. To purchase the full size which is 1.01 oz, it will run you $176 CAD. This is a Korean skin care company and if you don't want to shell out that kind of money, I recommend that you check out La Neige which is also a Korean company owned by Amore Pacific. It is more affordable and I have used products by them before and they have been excellent!
Hands
Gold Bond Ultimate Moisturizing Aloe (28 ml) - This hand cream has 7 intensive moisturizers that help hydrate and nourish the skin. There is Vitamin A, C and E found in the formula. They use HYDRALAST technology for 24 hour moisturization throughout the day and it is both Dermatologist tested as well as hypoallergenic. It says on the tube that it is gentle enough to use on your face and I would for sure use it on my face without hesitation! It also stopped my skin from a constant itch that I had on my leg when I applied some on! I originally thought that Gold Bond was a product targeted towards more mature people but I was definitely wrong! I am glad that I was able to try this because this is such a good hand cream! I have psoriasis on my hands and this does not irritate it at all. It gives my hands the moisture that they need and it lasts quite a long time before I have to re-apply. I definitely would purchase this in a heart beat in the future!
Eyes
Bausch + Lomb Bio True Multi-Purpose Solution (60 ml) - I received this complimentary in the mail a few months back and I really enjoyed using this contact lens solution! It cleans and disinfects like any other solution, but this particular product claims to be ‘pH balanced to match tears’. It also gives you ‘up to 20 hours of moist lenses’. I have already gone ahead and purchased the larger sized bottle!
Dailies Total 1 Water Gradient One-Day Contact Lenses - My optometrist was kind enough to give me these to try-out. They were very comfortable to wear and they did not irritate my eyes at all. My only complaint is that I like re-usable lenses and these are daily wear lenses. You wear them for a day and then you toss them out which isn’t my favourite. I would not purchase these for that sole reason.
Teeth
Crest Pro-Health Advanced Gum Protection (20 ml) - I received this sample from my dentist and I really liked it! The toothpaste made my mouth feel minty fresh and very clean! My gums are not overly sensitive but I would definitely consider buying the full sized version of this toothpaste in the future!
Sensodyne Daily Repair Toothpaste (20 ml) - This may not be important to some, but this sample sized version was able to stand up straight on the countertop. That is something very menial that I really love about the packaging of different toothpastes when it is able to stay up vertically. The formula in-general wasn’t the best and I wouldn't purchase a larger size of this unfortunately. I don’t have sensitive teeth or any cavities and these features do not pertain to me but it may be more useful to those with either issue.
Body
Dove Dry Oil Moisture Nourishing Body Wash with Nutrium Moisture (53 ml) - It claims to help give you ‘softer, smoother skin after one shower.’ I would have to agree with that and it did make my skin feel very soft after just one use! I like both the formula as well as the scent! I definitely would use this product again!
Jergens Vitamin E Moisturizer (365 ml) - This bottle took me quite a bit to get through and I really enjoyed using it! There were other selections to choose from with various beneficial ingredients and if you already don’t know, I really do love Vitamin E so this called my name! There are numerous benefits from using Vitamin E that you can read up about online. This was very mild scented and if you’re sensitive to smells, this will work out well for you!
Fragrance
Daisy Dream by Marc Jacobs - This is an Eau De Toilette Spray and it is described as ‘ethereal and luminous.’ There is ‘an irresistible fruity floral with delectable notes of blackberry, jasmine and wisteria.’ The formula appears to be light blue in the little tube which I found to be rather cool, it is a softer fragrance than Chloe. You can definitely get away with spraying a few spritzes of this throughout the day. I felt like you needed to spray a lot of this and even then, it wore off very quickly! I enjoyed wearing it but I would not purchase a larger sized bottle even though it is very beautiful to have on display!
Food/Gum
Stride Spearmint Gum - I received many of these in Toronto and I have purchased this gum many times in the past. This flavour is my favourite and the Sour Patch flavours are way too sweet for me and the Lemonberry isn’t my favourite. It is also very sweet and the flavour doesn't last too long. I love the updated logo and the fresh as well as modern look, that they gave the brand. It is definitely a lot more eye-catching than it was before!
Other/Miscellaneous
Dream Water in Snoozeberry (74 ml) - I had never heard of this product before and I was very intrigued to try it out! It claims to ‘help increase total sleep and sleep quality.’ It is made in the USA and you are supposed to drink this entire bottle 30 minutes before you go to sleep. There are 0 calories and it is fast acting. It took about 1.5-2 hours for me to feel rather tired after drinking all the contents inside the bottle. The taste isn’t awful but it isn't my favourite. Be sure to check out my January Tops & Flops on my YouTube channel!
Until next time,
STAY CLASSY
Berrz
FTC: This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. I purchased all of these items myself unless they are in the Samples/Promo category. Some links are affiliate.
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