Project Pan Them All | October Empties

I don't use mouthwashes on a daily basis and I have given up on finding the perfect whitening mouthwash because nothing works on my naturally yellow teeth! However, I know I can always go back to Scope Outlast for a super long lasting fresh breath that no other mouthwash can provide.

Since I started washing my hair every three to four days (I used to wash it everyday since I was 12) in an attempt to keep my color brighter and my hair healthier, one product that has absolutely saved my life numerous times is dry shampoo, and one of the first one I tried is TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo for oily/straight to normal hair. I think it's an OK product but nothing more, because it's really weird how some days it would work wonder, but some other day, it would leave my hair feeling wet and even greasier! As I experienced with other dry shampoos, this quickly fell in my stash of unloved products that I want to use up quickly, and I'm glad I finally did!

I am so glad I finally used up Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Energizing Hydrating Gel because even though the Hydra-C line is ideal for all skin types, this is not moisturizing enough for my dry skin, and it certainly does not hydrate it for 24 hours, as claimed. However, I did really enjoyed its unique jelly-like texture that is light and non-sticky, and that melt into the skin leaving it feeling instantly refreshed with an alcohol-free cooling sensation - I don't think I have used a similar product before! This is especially great to use in the summer.

I quickly fell in love with KARIDERM Foot Care Cream which softens and refreshes my tired feet at the end of the day. It is particularly invigorating thanks to its essential oils (eucalyptus, rosemary, cypress and mint) which stimulate blood circulation while eliminating odours. It is ideal for foot and leg massage to alleviate the heaviness in the legs, or to increase muscle responsiveness in sports. I always prefer my foot creams to smell fresh and this one smells really menthol-y, which is amazing after a long day at work! I love how this cream really soften my feet after only a few uses.

If I remember well, I think Marcelle Hydra-C Gentle Self-Foaming Cleanser is actually the first self-foaming face cleanser I tried, and as much as I enjoyed its velvety and light texture, I try to stay away from overly foaming products because they tend to dry out my skin even more. I don't think I have experienced this with this cleanser, but it't nothing ot of the ordinary either.

In an attempt to ease my eczema, I started sleeping with cotton gloves about a month or two ago, and I liked to use the thickest and greasiest hand creams I could find. I thought Burt's Bees Hand Salve - which is their most intensive hand treatment, packed with botanical oils, herbs and beeswax to moisturise hard-working, rough, dry hands - would work wonders, and it did, until I started waking up to small and itchy vesicules on my fingers - disgusting, yes, I know! Thanks to Miss Vay, I soon learned I was most likely suffering from Dyshidrosis, a type of eczema which can worsen when the skin becomes moist, so now I try to stay away from heavy hand creams.

I had a sample of CHANEL Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette* laying around in my vanity for quite some times now so I figured out I would be better to use it up before it ends up smelling nothing. Chance is described as "a decidedly young scent for those who dare to dream. A light, subtly sensual fragrance, filled with vitality and energy, evolves from one moment to the next, each wholly unique." it is definitely a light, delicate floral scent that I don't hate, but I prefer heavier and sweeter fragrances.

I was actually surprised at how nice Jessica Simpson Fancy Bath & Shower Gel foamed in the bath, given that it came in a gift box containing the perfume itself, a handy roll-on version and a lotion, and from personal experience, I find that most products that come with the fragrance are cheap. It is an absolute perfect compliment to the eau de parfum, which is simply scrumptious!

*CHANEL Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette is NOT cruelty-free

Mail of the Week (November 21 - 25)

My prize from Danielle's Wet n Wild Holiday giveaway: I'm super happy to have won this amazing prize as Wet n Wild always comes up with interesting products for the Holidays, but of course, we never get them here in Canada. The minute I saw this eyeshadow palette on Danielle's blog, I fell in love! The shadows are all super pigmented and gorgeous, and brown and gold shades are my favorite! As for the nail polishes, I would grab all of them if I could as I'm a sucker for glitter nail polish! Here's what Danielle included in my package:

• Wet n Wild Coloricon Baked Eyeshadow Palette in Baked, Not Fried
• Wet n Wild Coloricon Nail Color in 24 Carats
• Femme Science Body Cream sample
• Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette sample

Thank you so much for this amazing prize Danielle! =D

Veet Face & Bikini Wax Strips and High Precision Facial Wax* : I've been very kindly sent these two products to review but I can't tell you much about them because I have a little surprise coming up for you! I won't be able to properly review the face & bikini strips because I'm having IPL done on my bikini area - meaning that I'm not allowed to wax or do anything that will pull the hair out - but I will have my mother test them instead. As for the High Precision Facial Wax, I'm very excited because I've always wanted to try waxing my eyebrows but I was always too scared!

Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste* : Because of my addiction to caffeine, my naturally yellow teeth tend to turn even more yellow and I haven't found yet a whitening product that works at removing all the stains. Despite my previous negative experience with Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips, I agreed to try this toothpaste and report back after two weeks, because it's claimed to provides up to 80% surface stain removal for a whiter smile in 14 days.

Nexxus Pro-Mend product samples: I absolutely don't remember signing up for these but I can't find them on the internet anymore so I guess the offer is over. I don't think I've heard of this line before but it seems interesting as it's designed to help split ends. I received samples of the Daily Shampoo, Daily Conditioner and Targeted Leave-In Treatment Creme and they also included a $3 coupon.

♫ The Legend of Zelda Rap - Smosh

*These products are NOT cruelty-free