The Face Shop: Jeju Volcanic Lava Nose Strips Comparison & The Lip Mask Review

Hey everyone! I placed an online order from The Face Shop a few days ago where they were having free shipping on orders of $25 or more and you got an additional 15% off on your entire order. I wish I had waited a few extra days to order because they now have a Simpsons collection out and I am a huge fan!

Aloe Nose Strips vs. Volcanic Ash Nose Strips

You are getting 7 nose strips in each box for $7 and that is basically $1 per nose strip. An easy way to identify each type is to remember that the Aloe Nose Strips are white in colour and the ​Volcanic Ash Nose Strips are black.

The ingredients initially grabbed my attention and there are more products within the line that you can check out either in-store or online. These strips are meant to draw out any impurities and/or pollutants around the nose area. They are very simple to use; you basically wet your nose with water, apply the strip and then remove it with all the white/black heads coming off on the strip. I used the Volcanic Ash Nose Strip first and I felt like it did do a great job at removing my white heads. Of course since the strip is a darker colour and I have plenty of white heads, it is a lot more noticeable on that strip. It was very effective and I could definitely use it in place of my Biore. It won't completely replace my pride and true, but I can use them interchangeably. The Aloe Nose Strip was indeed effective but my personal favourite is the Volcanic Ash.

Lip Mask

The lip mask retails for $4 on the web site and it is good for 1 use. It is a best seller on their website and it contains Shea Butter. It is a hydrogel mask and its main purpose is to moisturize dry, chapped lips. When I tore the package open, I realized that it was wet and it is my first time trying out this product so I don't know if that is normal or not. Anyway, after applying your skincare, you remove the film on both sides of the mask, press the mask firmly against your lips and leave it on for 10-20 minutes. You can then pat in the remaining product into your lips. There is an expiration date at the bottom of the package so be mindful of that. 
Update: I can't find it on their website so it might be discontinued.

This lip mask is meant for people with smaller lips and the top potion fit me well but the bottom one slipped around a lot. It is a hydrogel mask so it is not uncommon for it to do that but my bottom lip is more plump so the bottom part just fit my bottom lip with barely any extra room. I want to mention that I did use a hair removal cream on my upper lip earlier in the day and this mask did cause my upper lip area to sting/burn a little bit but it wasn't anything unbearable. My lips did feel smooth, moisturized and bouncy after taking off the mask. I left it on my lips for 20 minutes and they felt very plump afterwards.

Which One Is Worth The Money?

I wanted to try-out all of these products because there were no reviews about any of these products and I wanted to draw my own conclusions. About a year ago, I tried out 2 different types of nose strips from The Face Shop that they no longer make and I didn't care for either one of them to be completely honest. Overall, I will definitely go back and forth between the Biore and the Volcanic Ash Nose Strips but only buy the Aloe ones if the Volcanic Ash are not available. I didn't care for the lip mask and much prefer using my lip balm anyway. 

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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October Empties | 2016

Hey everyone! Here are all the products that I used up right before Halloween.

Face

The Face Shop - Blackhead Out Charcoal Nose Strip - I used up one of these last month and I mentioned that it is my favourite charcoal nose strip at the moment. However, it is not my favourite pore strip of all time though.

Teeth

Colgate Total Whitening Toothpaste Gel - I have used up another one of these and you already know my thoughts on this: it is a very standard toothpaste that doesn’t do anything out of the ordinary for my teeth.

Vio Life Slim Sonic - The Stylish Toothbrush - I received this toothbrush from a family member and it is great to travel with because it comes with a convenient case. Mine happens to have polka dots on it and I love the cute print! It also comes with 1 additional brush head as well as 1 AAA battery. You press the button below the brush head and it begins to vibrate. The claims are that it is ‘superior cleaning with 22,000 sonic brush strokes.’ I do appreciate that it comes with a ‘moisture-releasing vented cap’ because my main concern was that since the cap would seal the toothbrush completely shut, it would be a breading ground for bacteria. That is not the case and I am glad that they thought of this innovative feature! To purchase replacement brush heads, you can do so on their web site and you get 4 for $11.95. I enjoy using it but I’m not sure that I would go ahead and purchase additional brush heads. UPDATE: I feel that the brush heads are too harsh on my gums (they bled a few times,) and teeth. I would only purchase this product if there is an option for buying soft brush head replacements (I'm not sure about that one.)

Hair

Aussie Mega Hair Spray - I bought the flexible hold version of this hair spray. It was very inexpensive at the drugstore and you get 460 ml of product. However, I did not like this hair spray at all! The first reason being that when I spray my hair with it and then comb it to set it in place, I get little white flakes that make it appear that I have dandruff. I have dark brown hair and that is a no-no in my books. I also feel like that this doesn’t last me all day and I need to constantly reapply the hair spray. I couldn’t be happier that I finished this bottle and will never purchase it ever again.

Selsun Blue Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Activ Hydration - This is my favourite formula in the entire line. My scalp gets extremely dry (not itchy,) in the colder months and I need something to keep my scalp in-check. This does it for me and I absolutely love this product! I have even recommended this brand to a friend and she loves it just as much as I do!

Suraj Coconut Oil - I have been using coconut oil for years! It is a great multi-purpose product and I mainly use it on my hair as a deep conditioning mask but you can also use it to remove your makeup. I apply it to my hair at night, put it in a bun and sleep with it overnight. I wake up the next morning and wash it out. Nothing gets my hair as soft, silky and smooth as coconut oil. I also made a DIY Coffee Scrub using Coconut Oil. 

Sheet Masks

The Face Shop White Tea Sheet Mask - This is an illuminating mask that uses young White Tea leaves to help brighten and clear the skin. I really enjoyed using this one and my skin did in-fact look more radiant after I had used it! 

The Face Shop Goji Berry Sheet Mask - This is a moisturizing sheet mask and I loved the scent of it! This is by far one of my favourite sheet masks from The Face Shop and the mask felt very lightweight! My skin drank up a lot of the essence and this mask really helped bring back much needed moisture to my face!

The Face Shop Acai Berry Sheet Mask - If you are in need of a firming sheet mask, this is one that you have to check out! My face did feel more firm in texture after using it and tapping in the extra essence (leftover from the sheet mask) on the face as recommended. I didn’t care for the smell because it was quite odd and very hard to explain but the smell wasn’t horrible. If you are wondering, I generally leave my sheet masks on my face for 20 minutes. I try to lie down and keep my body horizontal instead of vertical as that is how you should apply a face mask. I have seen articles and seen videos of people trying to use up the remainder essence in the package but I don’t care to do that. The reason behind that is that the sheet masks I purchase are not that expensive and I really don’t have any desire to use up to extra essence. It is all personal preference really. 

ELF Hydrating Water Sheet Mask - This is the only sheet mask that ELF has on their web site currently. The mask is enriched with purified water and aloe. It claims to, 'hydrates and nourishes for glowing, healthy looking skin.' This is also a cooling sensation when the mask is applied onto your face. It is a paper mask that is very lightweight on the face and it also contains hyaluronic acid. This mask is soaked in essence but it didn’t drip at all. I just applied the extra essence to my neck and shoulders. I found that it also fit my face better than some other sheet masks.

Body

Johnson’s Baby Wash in Honey Apple - I love the scent of this body wash and I have been using it for years! I am not planning on stopping anytime soon! I am already using my other bottle of the same exact scent! 

Candles/Scentportable

Bath & Body Works Candle in Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake - This was my favourite candle out of the two and I actually featured it in my October Favourites Video. It is a great fall scent and one of my favourites from Bath & Body Works!

Bath & Body Works Candle in Pumpkin Pecan Waffles - If I burned this candle too long for hours at a time, it would give me a headache. I still do like this scent and can burn it for about an hour at a time quite sparingly. It is a great scent but because of it giving me headaches when burned for too long, it isn’t one of my favourites.

Bath & Body Works Scentportable Fragrance Refill in Mahogany Teakwood - I have mentioned before that I absolutely love this scent! It is musky and basically, it smells like a man. More specifically, it is described as ‘the luxurious scent of fine woods softened by delicate lavender and geranium notes.’ This scent is a must-have for fall!

Samples/Promo

Fabric Freshener - I received this in a sample bag from my friend. There is no brand written on the bottle but it is a fabric freshener that deodorizes and freshens. It didn’t go above and beyond in my honest opinion, but it was pleasant to use. I sprayed my pillows in the morning so that when I went to bed in the evening, the smell would linger.

Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel - I received this in a gift set and I love how well that it takes off my makeup! It is fantastic in that aspect and the scent is nice! It did not burn or irritate my eyes whatsoever! I have a larger bottle of this same exact product that I received in another gift set that I can’t wait to start using!

Lise Watier Hydraforce Hydra-Protective Comforting Creme - I have an entire review on this product that you can check out. I really did enjoy using this cream! There was a pleasant scent, it lasted quite a long time, it felt luxurious on the skin and it really did hydrate my skin! I was sad when it did run out!

Olay Eyes Ultimate Eye Cream - This product is targeted to those who have dark circles, wrinkles and puffiness. You are supposed to use this both in the morning as well as in the night time. This sample lasted me 4 uses and I liked it better than the 7-in-1 eye cream by Olay. This one gave me better results, it was a thicker consistency and I just felt that it was more effective overall.

The Estee Edit by Estee Lauder Pore Vanishing Stick - I received 3 of these samples on the streets of Toronto a few months back. There was an entire promotion for the new Estee Edit Line and you could get a makeover inside the trailer. It was awesome! Even though I didn’t get a makeover or any touch-ups, I still walked away with a few sample sized products. This was hard to use as a sample and I am not trying to sound ungrateful for a free sample because I actually am, but when I applied it onto my skin, the whole product fell apart. Again, I don’t want to sound picky but I wish that it was in some kind of sturdy packaging such as the mini sample of the Benefit’s Watt’s Up Highlighter! 

That would have been much more practical than cutting off a small portion of the Pore Vanishing Stick and distributing it as is. The sample did come in a sealed package but you can’t reseal it which sucks. This is supposed to blur your pores and make the skin look more even. It felt nice on the skin but, I still prefer my Porefessional. 

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink & Steel Ink - This was a very creamy and smooth product that effortlessly glided onto the lid! I absolutely loved it and it may be replacing my MAC BlackTrack Gel Liner soon! Black Ink is a very dark black, a jet black and Steel Ink is on the more navy blue side.

KIND Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate - I received this at an event and these are delicious! In one bar, there are 7 grams of protein, 200 calories and 17 grams of carbohydrates. Some people use these as a meal replacement but it is all up to you and what your personal preference is! 

Special K Nourish Bar - Dark Chocolate Chunks & Almonds - This bar was sent to me in a SampleSource Box and I really did enjoy it! It tastes delicious and I love dark chocolate in general so I already knew that this bar would be a winner. This are great flavours packed inside this bar and you get 33g of product. 

Tetley Ayurvedic Balance Poise-Vata Herbal Tea - Three highlighted ingredients on the package are: Cinnamon, Camomile and Orange Peels. This is a delicious tea that is very smooth. I want to share with you what they have written on their web site: 

“Tetley Ayurvedic Balance teas were inspired by Ayurveda, a system of knowledge written down 5,000 years ago which emphasizes that balancing of the mind, body and spirit is essential for holistic well-being. Working with Ayurvedic experts, our blends were lovingly crafted to address the need for balance during all stages of our lives.” 

It goes on to say that it is ‘A centering tea with natural ingredients to enjoy when you are feeling scattered or worried.’ I love the story behind the tea and will definitely be purchasing a full sized version with the coupon that they sent me in my Fall SampleSource Box! 

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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My Current Go-To Sheet Masks | The Face Shop |

Hey everyone! I have been using sheet masks now for a few years and want to give you some information on them! They are very convenient and you can take them when you travel because they will fit into your carry-on or purse no problem! If you are feeling brave, you can even use them on the plane to add that moisture into your skin that the airplane depletes your skin of.

 I have been particularly liking the sheet masks from The Face Shop recently because: they are affordable (the ones pictured above are only $2.00 CAD,) there are a wide variety to choose from, each one serves a purpose for the skin (i.e.. illuminating, moisturizing, etc...) and they are very easy to use as they even have directions on the back of the package.

I use these after I have washed my face. I usually use a nose strip, tone my face and then go in with one of these sheet masks from The Face Shop. You leave it on for 10-15 minutes and then you  discard the mask into the trash. You will notice that there is leftover 'essence' on your face. You do not want to wash that off your face, instead, you pat it into your face to let your skin absorb those beneficial ingredients. I then go in with an under eye cream and go to bed. I generally use a sheet mask once a week.

I have been really getting great results from using these sheet masks as they have definitely helped my skin look more refreshed and awake. They have even helped me deal with some of my pimples! I have been giving away these amazing sheet masks to my friends as gifts because they worked so well for me and want them to have this great experience too! Of course there are a wide variety of sheet masks from various brand names that serve different purposes, but these sheet masks from The Face Shop have been my favourite as of lately.

I have not yet used this 3-Step Programming Kit. Let me know if you have used it and what results you received! The packaging is rather large as you can see in the photo above when my hand is used to show how wide the packaging really is.

I featured this in my September Empties | 2016 blog post!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

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August Empties | 2016

Hey everyone! Here is a closer look at all the products that I finished up this month!

Face

OXY - Emergency Acne Vanishing Facial Cleanser - This is formulated with 5% benzoyl peroxide lotion and claims to ‘rapidly kill acne bacteria to quickly help heal acne blemishes.’ This consistency was too liquid-y and I felt that it rand right through the spaces between my fingers even if they were closed. It did have a rather strong smell to it and I did have to really moisturize my skin afterwards because this was rather drying. Also, it is medicated and there is an expiration date on the back of the bottle towards the bottom so keep an eye-out for that!

Biore - Deep Cleansing Pore Strips (8 count) - You already know that I love using pore strips. I have recently heard that they may not be the best solution for your skin, but I will continue to use them because I love the results that it gives my pores! It also gives instant gratification by seeing all the blackheads and whiteheads that have come out of your pores to achieve a deep clean!

The Face Shop - Blackhead Out Dual Nose Strips - Here is the thing about this product, I tried to make it work but it did not work for me! Step 1 tells you to wash your face and then apply the ‘blackhead out nose strip’ for 10-15 minutes. I felt that it was too thick and kept moving around on my nose, not really sitting well or adhering well to my skin. I left mine on for 15 minutes and when I took it off, you are supposed to use cotton swabs to remove blackheads. I felt like some of my whiteheads, (I don’t get blackheads often,) loosened but they did not come right out like I imagined they would. 

Now during step 2 was where I had the most trouble. The directions tell you to clean the bridge of your nose and then go in with the ‘pore tightening nose sheet.’ I peeled off the backing and applied to to my nose for 20 minutes. I peeled it off and I felt that nothing had happened. I generally apply the Biore Pore Strips to a wet nose and tried using the other side of the strip that was not sticky to my wet nose making sure to leave it on for about 15 minutes but nothing happened! I was disappointed in this product and felt that I had wasted both my time as well as my money on it. Would definitely not recommend this item. I have loved everything I have purchased or received from The Face Shop in the past and this product really caught me off-guard!

The Face Shop - The Solution Moisturizing Face Mask (1 single-use face mask) - The hot weather has really been drying out my skin lately and simply applying moisturizer has not been cutting it for my lately. I wanted another option to bring moisture back into my skin and this really did it for me! I felt as though my skin drank up this face mask and there wasn’t much essence to pat into my skin face after removing the sheet mask. I also liked that it is marketed as a ‘light-as-Air Sheet’ that is only 0.21 mm and is semi-transparent. It really fit my face better and I have found other sheet masks that I have used in the past too thick and this was really ideal for me to use!

Hands

Bath & Body Works - Deep Cleansing Hand Soap in Boardwalk Vanilla Cone - I could be wrong, but this may be the last back-up I have of this scent! I know I have featured this scent a lot in my previous blog posts. This is the old bottle and formula. Bath & Body Works has completely re-done the packaging and the new formula is now green.

Bath & Body Works - Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Honolulu Sun - To be honest with you, I had high hopes for this scent just based on reading the description alone which said that it consists of: ‘fresh island coconut and pacific palm.’ I didn’t really smell either of those fragrances and got tired of the scent half-way through the bottle.

Other/Miscellaneous

Nature’s Bounty - Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies with Biotin (80 gummies) - This product needs no introduction because it is a staple in my beauty routine. My nails are currently extremely strong and growing fabulously mainly due to this inexpensive product!

Sally Hansen - Hard As Nails Hardener - I can’t tell you how many of these that I have gone through and this product really works! I will continue to purchase this product for as long as they make it or until I find something better which is highly unlikely!

Bath & Body Works - Scentportable in Watermelon Lemonade - I have been using this product for years in my car but I have always forgotten to show you the label! This is a nice refreshing smell that is perfect for summer time. The only thing that I dislike about these scentportables is that the scent doesn’t last for more than 3 weeks for me and in the summer months, they can get quite warm to the touch in my car.

Jelly Belly - Minnie Mouse Special Edition - I received this as a gift for my birthday and I absolutely love the packaging! There are delicious flavours inside such as: Berry Blue, Birthday Cake, Bubble Gum, Coconut, Cotton Candy, Cherry Passion Fruit and Strawberry Cheesecake!

Gillette - Venus Swirl Razor - This came with one razor and two refillable cartridges. I wanted to try it out because there was a lot of hype about it. I had seen numerous commercials and it happened to be on sale when I walked into Wal-Mart that day. The packaging also caught my eye because it said that it was new, had a flexi - ball (which I was intrigued about,) and it mentioned on the packaging that it ‘contours better to tricky areas for a flawless shave.’ I liked the idea behind it but I felt that there was so much going on with this razor and the razor head was too large for my liking. It is great if you are shaving your legs like it showed on the commercial, but I epilate my legs. It is also good to shave your armpits with but overall, I still love my BIC Soleil razors because they are small, disposable and get the job done!

Samples

Cetaphil - Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths (25) - I have used these in the past and they are an amazing product. They are durable enough to take off all of my makeup and they do not break while I am doing so. The cloths themselves are soft and gentle enough for sensitive skin. I will definitely purchase a pack of these when I run out of my current makeup wipes.

Caudalie - Vinoperfect Radiance Serum - I have been hearing a lot of people talking about this brand lately and I was glad to have finally been able to try it out. This is an oil-free formula that should be used on the face, neck and décolleté. It is complexion correcting and helps reduce dark spots, acne marks as well as acne scars. I feel like I would have to test out this product more to really be able to speak about it more. However, I tried searching it online on Sephora Canada and it told me that this item is restricted in Canada. I don’t know what is going on with this product and I feel like I would either have to find another retailer here that sells the product or I would have to purchase it in the USA.

Dr. Dennis Gross - Alpha Beta Glow Pad for Face (1 individual towelette) - This product is an ‘anti-aging exfoliating self-tanner with active vitamin d.’ It has potential but I recently got a natural tan from being outside and when I applied the towelette onto my face, I didn’t see any difference at all. I would say that it works best on more lighter-complected people.

Dr. Dennis Gross - Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel - I really did enjoy using this product because I loved how it made my skin feel after the fact. There are two steps to this process where step 1 exfoliates & smoothes the skin and then you go in with step 2 which firms and lifts the skin.

Hourglass - Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation Mattifying in shade Shell - I really loved how skin-like this foundation felt! The shade wasn’t too far off from what I would be in this foundation. I applied it with a beauty blender and it did transform from liquid to powder! I was impressed overall.

Urban Decay - Eyeshadow Primer Potion 24-Hour Eyeshadow in: Original, Eden, Minor Sin and Anti-Aging - Of course the original is a cult favourite which dries invisible and keeps even the most vibrant colours in place. Eden is more of a nude matte formula which I enjoyed using. The third one is ‘minor sin’ which is a shimmering formula which has a slight pink tint to it which I enjoyed. It transformed my nude shades from the Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette to more purple-toned shadows which I found to be very cool! Tip: I accidentally squeezed too much product out of this same shade and I just used my fingers to use it as a base for my highlighter on my face which worked out perfectly! Lastly, the anti-aging formula was nude shade and helped to colour-correct as well as to blurs any flaws. I traveled with several of these primers and thought that this was a genius sample pack!

L’Occitane En Provence  - Dry Skin Hand Cream with 20% Shea - This is great to put in your purse or take on-the-go. I do have dry hands due to my psoriasis and this really gave me the kind of moisture that I was looking for that my hands really needed. It is a great product.

Colgate - Total Clean Mint Toothpaste (x2) - This was a very standard and basic toothpaste to use. It is great to travel with and keeps your breathe smelling fresh.

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

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April Empties | 2016

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

Hair

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

Oral Hygiene

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

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

Face

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

Hands

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

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

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

Body

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

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

Face Masks

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

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

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

Samples

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Miscellaneous

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

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

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

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

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STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

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January Empties | 2016

Hey everyone! I decided to get my January Empties up a little early so that my lovely readers would have something to read over the weekend - especially if you live on the East Coast and are snowed in!

Face

Oxy Emergency Acne Vanishing Treatment Wipes (30 count) - I found these to be alright. There is 2.5% benzoyl peroxide lotion which helps target the acne quickly. The one thing I didn't like about these wipes is the packaging. Once it is open, you can't reseal it and you need to store them so that the label is facing down on the counter or else, they will dry out quickly. Even by doing this, I found that some wipes that I used were pretty dry and not as moist as I would have liked them to be. I would suggest putting the wipes in a different packaging to get the most use out of them!

Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam - Acerola (The Face Shop) - This product lasted me a long time surprisingly considering the fact that there is only 100 ml of product inside the tube. I did like it because: it did not burn my eyes, it was very effective in removing my makeup and did not cause me to break out. 

Olay Fresh Effects Shine, Shine Go Away! - This is my second sample tube of this particular product from their line and I did like the fact that it easily broke down my makeup. I could conveniently reach for this at the end of the night knowing it was a product I could trust in removing my tough makeup. The only down side is that since it is a shine minimizing cleanser, you need to follow-up with a cream or lotion because it can dry out your face! If I use it again in the future, I would probably only use it in the summer months when I know that my face will be VERY oily!

Teeth

Colgate Total Toothpaste in Clean Mint - A very basic toothpaste that gives your teeth a nice clean feeling.

Colgate Total Whitening Toothpaste - I didn't notice a huge difference in terms of my pearly whites, it just helps to maintain that white smile.

Hands

Bath & Body Works Deep Cleansing Hand Soap in Bourbon Street Buttercream - I love this scent and have featured it in a previous empties blog post! On the side of the packaging, the description tells us that it smells like the "flavours of New Orleans." How can you say no to that?

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Boardwalk Vanilla Cone - You all know that this is a staple in my household and we are still working through our stash!

Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Vermont Sugar Maple - This is probably one of my favourite scents from BBW especially in the fall and winter! 

Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial Hand Gel in Vermont Sugar Maple  - I am sad this is done because for a little bottle, it really carried the scent well without being too powerful! 

Nivea Refreshingly Soft Cream - What I really liked about this product is that it was small enough to put in my pocket and easy enough to quickly use when I was at work. It is great for sharing and it states that you can use it on your face, body and hands but I stuck to using it on my hands mainly. 

Body

Organic Spa Exfoliating Body Wash - On the packaging, it states that it is "infused with sea algae extract and certified organic aloe vera." I quite enjoyed using this product and will check to see where I can pick-up a full sized bottle of this!

Johnson's Baby Wash in Vanilla Oatmeal - I love this scent and have been using it for years. It really conditions my skin and makes it very soft!

Vaseline Intensive Care Repairing Serum  - This is made with pure cocoa butter and has 10x the repairing power. I didn't notice that my skin had a radiating glow after use and I want to mention that I found this formula to be more on the "watery" side compared to the formula you buy in the larger size with the pump. I also went through this bottle VERY quickly when moisturizing my whole body once a day.

Versace Bright Crystal Eau De Toilette Natural Spray - I received this sample from Sephora and I enjoyed it. There are notes of: yuzu, iced accord, pomegranate, peony, magnolia, acajou, lotus flower, musk and vegetal amber. To quickly summarize: it is flowery, fruity and musky. 

Miscellaneous

Johnson's Baby Shampoo - I have been using this for years and is my go-to product to clean my makeup brushes as well as my Alex & Ani bracelets.

OrganiQ Spa Restorative Conditioner - I received this line of deluxe samples from a friend and I quite enjoyed them! The conditioner is "infused with sweet lupin complex and certified organic jojoba oil." Their products are made in Canada and worth checking out because they are: certified organic, they do NOT test on animals, they are paraben free and SLS free. 

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

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