3 Products I'm Currently Using On My Hair & If They're Working

Hey everyone! Today I'll be showing you the 3 products that I have been using on my hair for many months and if they're worth the money or not.

The product pictured above is the Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil which is a penetrating oil that is by Organix. The blue packaged one is the older version while the other bottle in the transparent bottle is the new packaging with 50 more ml. I have repurchased this several times and love it! I feel that it is definitely worth the money and it makes your hair very smooth! It is very inexpensive and I usually pick mine up when I am standing in the check-out aisle at Ulta while being surrounding by all the "last chance to buy me" beauty products. You don't need a lot of product for this to work on your hair and it smells great! I like to put this on my hair when it's wet after I get out of the shower. 

Moving along to the next product which is the L'Oreal Kids Tangle Tamer for Wet & Dry Hair. I have only used this on wet hair but could see this working on dry hair. I have been using this for a couple years now and have finally come to the conclusion that it really isn't necessary in my hair care routine anymore. There are so many shampoos that are detangling and what not and this I admit, is a bit of a gimmick to me now. My hair isn't overly tangled after I get out of the shower and I think that this will be the last bottle that I purchase of this. For the record: I have bought the less inexpensive version of this product and it works just the same.

The last product I want to talk to you about is one that I purchased not the last time that I went to The States, but the time before that I believe and it's the L'Oreal Oleo Therapy Hair Expertise Deep Recovery Mask. Let me start off by saying that this hair mask is incredible! My hair after I wash it is so soft, smooth and brings back shine to my hair! The only thing I'm not a fan of is the smell. It does contain 6 different precious flower oils inside and it gives it a very flower-y smell that I'm not a huge fan of. That doesn't change my overall opinion of the mask however because it works great, is sulfate-free and is very inexpensive. My only concern is being able to find this mask in the GTA now because I was in one store and I ended up finding the same exact hair mask but the sign said that it was being discontinued. 

Anyway, hope this helped some of you! I will be trying out more products in the near future after I am recovered a bit more from my surgery.

STAY CLASSY.

Thanks for stopping by!

Berrz <3

P.S. THIS BLOG POST IS BY NO MEANS SPONSORED AND ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. I PURCHASED ALL THESE PRODUCTS WITH MY OWN MONEY. Some links are affiliate.

How To Clean Your Alex And Ani Bracelets

Hey everyone! I just wanted to come on here and share some tips with my fabulous readers on how I clean my Alex & Ani bracelets!

I went to their store in NY when I was there last month and I ended up purchasing the Shining Sea Expandable Wire Bracelet in the rose gold finish. I originally went in to buy another bracelet but after seeing how gorgeous and unique the one pictured below was (on the left hand side,) I quickly changed my mind. Also, what I didn't know was that during the month of May, this was one of their bangles of the month and I received $5 off my purchase. It was meant to be!

While I was purchasing my new bangle, I asked the gentleman who had been helping me how exactly I should be cleaning my Alex & Ani bracelets. He suggested the polishing cloth that retails for around $6 or so. I tried looking for this cloth on their web site and no luck! I think it may be exclusive in stores only.

I asked if there was any other way to clean or disinfect my bangles and he suggested using dish soap + a toothbrush or using a mild soap + water. For optimal results, it is best to give them a nice clean once every month. I asked him if I could go ahead and use baby shampoo instead because it is gentle enough. He agreed and told me that it should do the job. That is what I have been using ever since and it has been working great for me. I do use a toothbrush to ensure that I am getting all the bacteria, dirt and build-up off. It takes maybe a minute or two to give them a quick clean and I let them air dry completely before I decide to wear them.

In case you are wondering, the other bracelet that I own is the Eye of Horus in gold. It is my go-to and what I wear every single day. Keep in mind: I have had this particular bangle for over a year. It has gone through much wear!

Also, I hope that in the near future, Alex & Ani will begin shipping to Canada! I am subscribed to their email mailing list and always read about such great deals, but I can't partake in them because I am not a U.S. resident. I also want to mention that the few retailers that do carry the Alex & Ani brand in the GTA are for the most part, overpriced and just too far away to visit from where I live.

What I love about the brand is that each bracelet has a meaning and they give you little cards about the specific bangle you are buying so you can read up on it later! It feels personalized and I'm sure many people can resonate in one way or another with the described meaning. There's hundreds of bracelets for all different kinds of occasions and there's something for everyone. Check them out in-store or online!

STAY CLASSY.

Thanks for stopping by!

Berrz <3

P.S. THIS BLOG POST IS NOT SPONSORED. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN and some links are affiliate. 

Unexpected Finds at The Dollar Store!

Hey everyone! In case you didn't already know, I had surgery again, and I'm recovering right now. Anyway, I wanted to talk to you today about beauty products that you can find at a discounted price at The Dollar Store!

I was in a different city about a month ago and ended up checking out their Dollar Store. It's always fun to go to a store you normally go to but one that is away from home. Then you can always compare the similarities as well as the differences - well at least that's what I do! I was shocked to find these Ardell lashes there! They were even cheaper than when I go to Walgreens or Rite Aid in The States and buy them on sale! I bought the Ardell Spiky Lashes #386. They also had: ELF products, Revlon, Sally Hansen, Soft Lips and just so many more brands!

Next time you're in a city away from home, I would definitely encourage you to stop by The Dollar Store or any familiar store that you usually shop at, and see what they have to offer - it may surprise you!

STAY CLASSY.

Thanks for stopping by!

Berrz <3

P.S. THIS BLOG POST IS BY NO MEANS SPONSORED. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY VERY OWN!

My Current Favourite Highlighter - The Mary-Lou Manizer from The Balm Cosmetics

Hey everyone! Today I will be sharing my go-to highlighter at the moment which is The Mary-Lou Manizer from The Balm.

I think that the packaging is fun and it comes with a good size mirror. It is great for throwing in your purse if you are out-and-about. I wear this during the day and also at night. I can't get enough of it! I like to use this especially on my cheek bones as well as my cupid's bow. It really brings the light to all the right places on my face and it is very pigmented! There are not large particles of glitter and you won't be looking like a giant disco ball when you leave your house! I feel that this champagne colour will compliment a lot of different skin tones beautifully! I have a yellow undertone to my skin and it suits me wonderfully!

I have used this as a eye shadow before and it holds up on my oily lids nicely throughout the day (with help of a primer of course!) You can even apply this in your inner corners and under the brow bones for a nice shimmer! The only con is to apply with a light hand because of the pigmentation, it is very easy to go overboard and apply more than you would have liked!

I have finished an entire pan of MAC Soft & Gentle MSF in the past but I prefer this one by The Balm! Sadly, you can't buy The Mary-Lou Manizer at Sephora or Ulta. If you live in Canada, you can buy it in-store at Shoppers Drug Mart or I bought mine on Hautelook.

If depotting eye shadows is your thing, you will be able to easily depot this one. I haven't tried myself with this particular item, but I have an entire blog post dedicated on how to depot your makeup out of the pan so be sure to check that out!

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!

Until next time,

Berrz <3

P.S. This blog post is by no means sponsored. All opinions are my own and I purchased this highlighter with my own hard earned money. Some links are affiliate. 

Hope's Haul (shophopes.com)

Hey everyone! If you follow me on Twitter (and if you're not following me, then you totally should,) you would have seen that I tweeted that Hope's was having a Memorial Day Sale! It was 30% off their entire web site and they also always offer free shipping for both U.S. & Canadian residents!

It gets even better - they were actually offering double the discount on the actual day of Memorial Day - Monday, May 25th! The entire web site was 60% off even though they still had customers use the code MEMORIAL30 that day, it showed that 60% was actually taken off before you checked out. I didn't anticipate on purchasing so many items but with this great deal, I did not want to miss out! 

I love the romper and can't wait to style it! It is lined and very comfortable to wear. It runs big on me so I will probably throw it in the dryer to shrink it a bit. There is a zipper on the side but I don't need to use it because I can just slip the jumpsuit on without using the zipper at all. The cardigan I have to be honest and say that I was disappointed with. I thought that it was going to be a solid black colour as that is what I seen in the picture online. When I received it in the mail, there are faded marks that are part of the print. I really don't like that. Also, there are no arm holes with this cardigan - you just kind of drape it over yourself. I have purchased numerous things from Hope's and this is the first piece that I'm not crazy about. I won't return it because it's too much of a hassle and I already cut the tag off as well as washed it to see if the textured marks would come off but they didn't.

I was able to score this gorgeous necklace for 60%! What isn't to love? The yellow colour really screams summer and I had no idea that it was going to come with matching earrings. It was really a nice surprise when I received this set in the mail. I love how they incorporated different chains as well as included lots of rhinestones! I can't wait to wear this necklace!

This was actually the first item that I purchased from Hope's when I first heard about their 30% off sale. I bought these in a size 6 and I feel as though they run a little big. I will probably end up buying inserts so that my foot will sit comfortably in the shoe. I do really love these heels and appreciate the little details that this shoe has to offer such as: the zipper, the print and not to mention the strappy part by the ankles!

These are the second pair of heels (and the last pair, I promise!) that I purchased. I was so happy that I was able to snag these babies for 60% off! There were only 2 sizes left when I was checking them out online and I usually wear a size 6 and these pair were only left in a 6.5 as well as another larger size. At first I was hesitant but then I caved in and bought them because I figured if anything, I could just go out and buy insoles to make these shoes manageable. Let me tell you that when they came in the mail, I immediately tried them on and fell in love with them! They run small and these heels fit me like a glove! They are probably one of the most comfortable heels that I have ever owned! I can tell that I will be getting a lot of use out of them as well as a lot of compliments on them because I have yet to see a pair like them!

Thanks for stopping by!

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

P.S. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN AND I PURCHASED ALL THESE ITEMS WITH MY OWN MONEY. THIS POST IS NOT SPONSORED.

Shoe Planet/Sirens Outlet Haul

Hey everyone! I just wanted to share with you a couple of pieces that I picked up yesterday at the outlet. They were having a sale and nothing in the store was over $10 which is a really great deal!

Let's cut to the chase...

Price List:

Skirts: $7.50

Tops: $5.00

Romper: $10.00

I wanted to get some pieces that I could wear in the summer time. That was my main focus on my shopping trip. I managed to store a ton of cute skirts in all different colours! If you're wondering about sizing, I purchased everything in size SMALL. Everything fits just fine for the most part. A few clothing items are slightly big on me but it's better too loose than too tight in my opinion!

TIP: There are NO change rooms and NO mirrors so pay attention to the sizes that you are selecting before purchasing them because all sales are final! It would be a good idea to bring a friend or a family member with you on your shopping trip for a second opinion if you are unsure.

Thanks for stopping by!

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

P.S. THIS BLOG POST IS NOT SPONSORED. ALL ITEMS WERE PURCHASED WITH MY OWN MONEY. PRICES ARE IN CANADIAN DOLLARS.

May Empties | 2015

Hey everyone! Today I will be sharing with you, all the products that I used up for the month of May and my opinions on each one!

Face

Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser - I really enjoyed this product! It removed all my makeup and the bottle lasted me a long time!

Up & Up Dual-Treatment Moisturizer (Oil Free) - Claims that it is an acne medication lotion with salicylic acid. Clears up pimples and moisturizes dry skin. It was a very basic and very standard moisturizer. It didn't do anything out the ordinary and it helped keep my pimples from getting out of control but I wouldn't say that it cleared them up.

Nair Moisturizing Face Cream - Hair Removal - Love this product, it's my holy grail. I have repurchased several of these throughout the years and am already on my new bottle.

Ardell Edgy Lashes in #402 Black - It claims to be: lightweight, easy to apply and comfortable. I would agree with the above claims and really got a lot of wear out of these lashes. I bought them on sale and definitely got my money's worth out of them!

Hands

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Cucumber Melon - Very fresh and clean smelling. Great to use in the kitchen or the washroom.

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Sweet Clementine (Fresh Picked Collection) - This was a great scent and they really captured the clementine scent and I would definitely repurchase! On the side of the bottle it reads: 'experience the perfect balance of sweet and tart that only clementines can offer.'

Bath & Body Works Deep Cleansing Hand Soap in Winter Cranberry - This was a nice scent but I grew tired of it after awhile and I'm not sure if I would repurchase it. On the side, the scent is described as: 'frosted cranberries sprinkled with iced peach.'

Bath & Body Works PocketBac Anti-Bacterial Hand Gel in Paris Amour - I really loved this scent and received many compliments when I wore it. I actually would consider purchasing other Bath & Body Works products in this particular scent! It did indeed leave my hands feeling very clean! It claims to be a: 'powerful germ-killing formula enriched with Tahitian Palm Milk. Leaves hands feeling clean and virtually germ free.'

Body

Elizabeth Grant Natural Hand Soap/Shower Gel/Shampoo - I hated this product! I found myself going through it quicker than expected and it didn't do anything for my skin. I only used it as a shower gel and would never use it on my hair as a shampoo like it recommends! Also, there's no way that this could be a hand soap!

Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Stress Relief Body Bar in Eucalyptus Spearmint - This is a larger bar of soap and I would recommend cutting it in half or even in quarters to get more use out of it. I however, used the entire bar of soap on my body and I found it to be too bulky and difficult to hold. I did however like the scent and the formula of the bar soap!

Gillette Satin Care Shave Gel in Alluring Avocado (with Aloe Aroma) - I have been using this brand for years and always like to try out new scents from them. This scent was pleasant but I wouldn't go out of my way to repurchase it.

Vitamins

Nature's Bounty C-1000 MG with Rose Hips (100 Coated Tablets) -  On the bottle it says that these vitamins are a factor in the maintenance of good health. During the winter months and the majority of spring, when I was taking these vitamins in conjunction with Emergen-C, I rarely got sick and before taking these two very effective products, I kept getting sick. These are my go-to products and will continue to up my vitamin C intake during the colder months from now on! You only need to take one tablet per day and they are very easy to swallow.

Nature's Bounty Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc with Vitamin D3  (200 Caplets) - This claims to help maintain bones and I was taking this in the morning before I ate and they were too hard on my stomach. I started taking them while I was eating lunch and that really helped. I recommend taking these with solid food. I am already on my second bottle of these. I know a lot of people are deficient in magnesium and this is a great supplement to take to boost it up. The only con is that you need to take 3 daily and they are ugly white pills. Just get past that and you'll be fine!

Samples

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara - This claims to be, 'Bigger, Blacker, Badder.' Here's the thing about this mascara: I enjoyed it after the formula dried up a bit. The second month of using this mascara was when I found myself really enjoying using it! I didn't care for it during the first month because the formula was too wet for my liking. Not sure if I could commit to the full size though.

Dolce & Gabbana The One (Eau de Parfum) - When I tried this sample, I knew that I had to go out and buy the full sized version. I bought it before I even finished this smaller bottle. It smells amazing and I urge you to go and smell it in stores whenever you can!

Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel (For All Skin Types) - It says on the packaging that it removes makeup, dirt and oil without drying your complexion. Non-foaming and formulated with papaya and grapefruit extracts to provide mild exfoliation. This product didn't do it for me because I need a cleanser that foams and this doesn't. I didn't feel that it was cleansing my skin deep enough either. That's just my personal preference and I'm sure that other people will love this product!

Mario Badescu Special Cucumber Lotion (C & O Skin Types) - On the packaging, it reads that it is a cucumber infused toner with cooling astringent properties. I applied the product on a cotton round and it was interesting to see the green colour appear on it before I applied it to my face. Don't worry though - it won't appear green on your skin; it absorbs very quickly and no green residue will be visible.

Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer with SPF 15 (C & S Skin Types) - I thought that this was a great facial moisturizer for every day use. I would definitely consider purchasing the full sized version! It also protects your skin from harmful UV rays which is another bonus!

Yves Rocher Luminosity Reactivator (Elixir 7.9) - I used up 3 of these samples. When I applied it, it was not sticky at all and I used it before I went to bed. I didn't notice any dramatic results but I only used it for three days so it was hard to tell. They use Light-Botanical Technology which is an interesting read if you're interested!

L'Occitane Light Comforting Cream - It claims to be a non-greasy texture with shea butter and helps treats many different skin types. I used up 2 of these samples and I agree with the fact that it is non-greasy. I can't speak to the fact that it is good for different skin types because I only used it on my skin type which is combination. It is very hydrating and I enjoyed using this item. There was a lot of product in the sample and I was able to use it twice in a day. Once during the day and again at night on my face as well as down my neck.

L'Occitane Hydra Vital Cream (New Formula) - It claims to be a velvety cream with 48 hour hydration. It was nice to try this but it really didn't stand out to me. I would use it again, but this sample didn't sell me on trying out the full size version.

L'Occitane Precious Cream (New Formula) - Again, I enjoyed using this sample but it didn't do anything out of the ordinary. I don't know how they improved the formula so I can't speak on that unfortunately.

The Face Shop Oil Drop Anti-Aging Serum - I received this sample when I was in the mall when they were handing them out. Since I ran out of my full sized version of my moisturizer, I have been using up all my samples of any product pertaining to the face. I enjoyed that it was an oil and did absorb rather quickly. I have never heard of this product prior to being handed a sample of it. Overall, I'm not sold on it just yet.

Thanks for stopping by!

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

P.S. This blog post is in no way shape or form sponsored. All opinions are my own!