June Empties | 2019

Hey everyone! Let's go through my trash together that I accumulated from last month!

Face

Cedar Phoenicia Rose Water (250 ml) - This isn’t my first bottle of rose water and I use it at night as a toner. I buy mine at the grocery store in the imported foods/drinks section and usually find it at the very top. I pay less than $3 for my bottle and I have noticed a lot of brands coming out with overpriced rose water. This is distilled rose water and it helps my skin looking fresh! I swear by this stuff and will continue to purchase it! I have an entire blog post dedicated to the Benefits of Rose Water so you can learn more about it! 

MAC Cleanse Off Oil (30 ml) - I really wanted to like this product but it just didn’t perform like I wanted it to. The pump was messy, stiff and inconsistent. I’m not sure if the formula for the travel size and the full size is the same or different. I purchased the travel sized version at the Estée Lauder Warehouse Sale | September 2018 just to try it out without committing to the larger bottle. I just feel like it didn’t do a good enough job at breaking down my makeup and that other makeup removing oils perform better on the skin. Check out my review.

The Estée Edit Dissolve The Drama Longwear Makeup Remover Wipes (30 Sheets) - This line has since been discontinued by Estée Lauder and I was unable to link them for you. These wipes did do a great job at removing my makeup and I purchased them at the Estée Lauder Warehouse Sale in the $4 section.

Sheet Masks

Garnier Moisture Bomb Sheet Mask (32 ml) - I bought the last bunch of these at the L’Oréal Warehouse Sale for a very affordable price. It felt cooling on my face initially when I first put it on and it suggests to leave it on your face for 15 minutes. My face felt soft and hydrated. I have been travelling a lot lately and took 6 planes making my skin look super dull! This has sakura exact and hyaluronic acid in the formula. It’s a good sheet mask but it isn’t one of my favourites.

Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mask (20 ml) - This was a really nice sheet mask that did make my skin look radiant and dewy after use! The mask fit well on my face and the fragrance was not too strong. I left mine on for 20 minutes and I would say that this is worth the $16. Tatcha products are made in Japan and I like that there is a story on the back of most if not all of their packaging.  

Bath & Body Works

Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Frozen Lake (259 ml) - This hand soap has notes of frozen cypress, eucalyptus and juniper berry. It smelled great and was a nice musky scent. This is especially perfect to use in the Fall & Winter months.

Body/Hands

Palmolive Naturals Esfoliação Delicada (85 g) - I purchased this from a grocery store in Brazil and I wish that I had bought more! It smells incredible as it has jasmine and cocoa butter inside the formula. The scent smells fresh, not too strong and I can’t say enough good things about it! 

The Body Shop British Rose Shower Gel (60 ml) - This product actually came in a set with a loofah as well as a body butter. The scent is nice and definitely for someone who likes the smell of roses. The full size retails for $10 and I really liked the formula!

Gold Bond Ultimate Radiance Renewal Cream (5.5 oz/155 g) - I purchased mine in The States and am not sure that they sell this in Canada. I seen Wendy Williams speak about this on her post-show video and went on the hunt for this hand cream! It is very nourishing and helps my dry hands yet does not irritate my psoriasis. The formula contains: coconut oil, Shea butter and African shea butter. I would repurchase this in a heat beat and Gold Bond is my favourite brand of hand cream! 

Teeth

Crest 3D Whitestrips in Classic Vivid (20 strips) - These are affordable, easy to find in-stores and are great for travel. They help to whiten my teeth and leave them on for 45 minutes to 1 hour. I use them about once a week and they do the job!

Miscellaneous

Ambientador De Coche - Aire Limpio - Francisco Aragón (6 ml) - I bought this in Spain, I’m pretty sure at a grocery store in Seville as per my friend’s recommendation. She found out about these in Portugal and said that they were fantastic! The fragrance has a strong, clean, fresh scent to it, and I put it in my car. You take off the plastic seal and then turn it upside down for the liquid to absorb into the wood cap to get it going. If the scent starts fading as time goes on, you just turn it upside down 3 times consecutively and your problem will be solved! When the liquid runs out, you need to replace it with a new one. I really liked these and would recommend them as they come in a variety of scents.

Promo/Samples - Face

Sothys Hydra-Smoothing Mask - This is a hydrating mask that contains hyaluronic acid in the formula. You will want to apply a thick layer on the face and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. It says you can wipe or rinse off any excess product but I like to wash it off. It is definitely a creamy mask and it claims to be for all skin types. My skin felt very soft after using it and it smelled great! 

Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask (4) - I received this for reviewing purposes and I actually had been wanting to try this product out for quite some time. They are single use packets which is fantastic for travel as I took one with me on my last vacation and they are very effective. Also like the name suggests, it is a one minute mask. It feels warm on the skin and you massage it into your skin. It is easy to use and I totally would purchase these!

Belief The True Cream - Aqua Bomb (3ml x 2) - I got these samples sent to me in the mail and I had heard a lot of hype about this brand in the past. I was not disappointed and I really enjoyed using the aqua bomb! It felt great on my skin, absorbed quickly, didn’t feel sticky and left my skin feeling soft while boosting hydration. It is also: oil-free, an ultra-lightweight gel moisturizer and is a great all around product that doesn’t have a lot of fragrance. I would definitely consider purchasing the full size in the future that is 50 ml for $47 at Sephora.

Update: Sephora now sells it for $50.

Check out my May Empties | 2018!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

FTC: This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. All prices are in CAD unless stated otherwise. Items under promo/samples were gifted to me and I did not pay for them. Some links are affiliate. 

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May Empties | 2021

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

Face

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

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

Body

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

Promo/Samples - Skincare

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

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

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

Masks

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

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

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

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

Hands

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

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

Body

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

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

Teeth

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

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

FTC: This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. All prices are in CAD unless stated otherwise. Items under promo/samples were gifted to me and I did not pay for them. Some links are affiliate. 

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May Empties | 2019

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

Face

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

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

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

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

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

Sheet Masks

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

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

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

Body

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

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

Hair

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

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

Supplements/Vitamins

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

Promo/Samples - Face

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

Hair

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

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

Check out my April Empties | 2018!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

FTC: This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. All prices are in CAD unless stated otherwise. Items under promo/samples were gifted to me and I did not pay for them. Some links are affiliate. 

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May Empties | 2018

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

Face

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

Hair

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

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

Body/Hands

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

Bath & Body Works

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Miscellaneous

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

Promo/Samples - Makeup

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

Face

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body

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

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

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

Hair

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

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

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

FTC: This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. All prices are in CAD unless stated otherwise. Items under promo/samples were gifted to me and I did not pay for them. Some links are affiliate. 

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April Empties | 2021

Hey everyone! Let's go through all the products that I used up this month!

 Face

Morphe Highlight & Contour Beauty Sponge - This has been highly raved about by some of the top beauty influencers and I really do not like it. It’s very hard on the face even after you wet it. I do like the flat side for carving out your contour but other brands have that same feature and make a softer sponge. I just bought this to see what the hype was about.

MAC x Star Strek Trip The Light Fantastic Powder in Lune Luster (6.5 g) - This was a limited edition collaboration MAC had a few years ago and my powder is definitely expired. I used quite a bit of it and it had a nice sheen to it. It wasn’t very glittery and it wasn’t a blinding highlight. 

SF Glow Sun’s Out, Pouts Out Gold Foil Lip Mask - I got this in my FabFitFun box and it made my lips super soft! It definitely hydrated them and the lip mask was nourishing. It’s infused with cica and honeysuckle flower extract. This is a vegan product and it’s made in Korea.

Body

Avalon Organics Nourishing Lavender Conditioner (325 ml) - I wasn’t a fan of this conditioner as it felt like I was putting a layer of thick lotion onto my hair. I ended up using this to shave with. It does smell like fresh lavender. This the old packaging and they have revamped the look of the bottle.

Bath & Body Works

Anti-Bacterial Hand Gel in Honeydew Cooler (1 fl oz) - This fragrance is not available on the website but it smells great! It’s perfect for Spring and Summer! Green is my favourite colour and the formula was a lighter shade of green!

Hair

Likwid Stress Reliever Natural Hair Oil (30 ml) - I got this in my FabFitFun box and I love a good hair oil. This does have a strong floral scent and if you do not like strong scents, you won’t like this. It took me a few months to go through the bottle and I will say that sometimes the top was very hard to open. This does retail for $75 USD and although I enjoyed using it, I don’t think I would spend that much money on it.

Samples/Promo - Face

La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Melt-In Cream SPF 50 (15 ml) - I’ve gone through many samples of this and it’s nice to use on the face. There is no white cast and it absorbs quickly into the skin. It wasn’t heavy and didn’t make my skin breakout. It is fragrance-free and water resistant for 40 minutes.

Dr. Belmeur Panthenol Soothing Gel Cream (80 ml) - This was nice to use every day and it did a great job at hydrating my skin. The formula felt light and there was hardly any scent. I believe that this product has been discontinued in Canada as I can’t find it for sale anywhere. This is a k-beauty product and I liked the packaging as it was easy to use. It claims to improve the skin barrier’s condition, soothes sensitive skin and improves the skin’s moisture level.

Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream (15 ml) - This was a nice every day moisturizer that layered well under makeup. There are a lot of benefits to this cream and it is made in the USA.

Shiseido Brightening Gel Cream (1.5 ml) - This was nice to use on the skin. There was a slight scent to it and it absorbed quickly into the skin.

Skinician Purifying Mask (2 ml) - This claims to deeply cleanse the skin, help to fight breakouts, help to control excess sebum and that it leaves the skin clear as well as mattified. This is a wash off mask that is recommended to use 2-3 times a week. This is targeted to those who have combination, oil and acne prone skin types. This definitely made my skin soft but I will say that it doesn’t have the best scent.

Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay (5 ml x 2) - This made my skin feel so soft and clean after rinsing it off! I enjoyed the little exfoliating beads and the rose scent was amazing! This was one of the best wash-off face masks that I have ever used!

Hair

Derma E Hydrate & Smooth Nourishing Shampoo with Apricot Seed & Argan Oils (10 ml) - This smelled great in the shower and did a great job at cleansing my hair! It claims to lock in moisture to help boost shine, helps tame frizz and leaves hair silky!

Derma E Hydrate & Smooth Nourishing Conditioner with Apricot Seed & Argan Oils (10 ml) - This was a great, thick conditioner that smelled even better than the shampoo! This is: sulfate-free, non-GMO, gluten-free and vegan. They use plant-based vitamins and nutrients to help strengthen as well as to help nourish the hair.

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

FTC: This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. All prices are in CAD unless stated otherwise. Items under promo/samples were gifted to me and I did not pay for them. Some links are affiliate. 

Poshmark Canda: Use code BERRZZ to get $15 off your first order!
Fab Fit Fun: $10 off your first box using this link
Alo Yoga: Get 10% off your first purchase

Smile Brilliant: Use code beautybyberrz for 5% off your entire order
MagicLinks: I use MagicLinks for all my ready-to-shop product links
Uber: Get your first ride FREE using promo code: amandab9033ue

Coastal Scents: Get $5 off your next online purchase

Ebates Canada: Get cash back on your online purchases
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Hautelook: A flash sale web site you don't want to miss out on!