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May 27, 2011

Mail of the Week (May 23 - 27)


My prize from Mary's giveaway : I was lucky enough to win Mary's giveaway! Here's what she included in my package:

  • MAC purse with original box
  • Juvena of Switzerland Day Cream sample
  • Secret Scent Expressions Antiperspirant in Ooh-La-La Lavender
  • Secret Scent Expressions Body Splash in Ooh-La-La Lavender
  • Clinique Lipstick in Pink Spice
  • Clinique High Impact Mascara sample size
  • Sally Hansen Crease Shadow Brush (I never knew Sally Hansen had makeup brushes?!)
  • Lancôme High Resolution Collaser- 5X intense collagen anti-wrinkle serum 15mL
  • Lancôme Renergie eye anti-wrinkle and firming eye creme .14 oz
  • Lancôme Renergie Double performance treatment anti-wrinkle-Firming Creme 15g

Thank you Mary!!



My prize from Em's Easter giveaway : Look at all these cute products! I'm excited as I never got the chance to try Eyeko products! Here's what I won:

  • Claire's Make-Up Bag (how cute is it?)
  • Claire's Humming Adjustable Bird Ring (OMG! I swear I'll be wearing it every day, it's just so pretty!)
  • Max Factor Diamond Hard 3-in-1 - Crushed Berry
  • Eyeko Posh Polish
  • Eyeko Vintage Polish
  • Eyeko Big Eyes Mascara
  • Eyeko Liptastic Glossy Lip Pen - Hot Lips
  • Sleek Mini Lip Gloss - In Your Dreams
  • LUSH Happy Easter Gift - Hippy Chick Bath Bomb, Fluff Egg Bath Bomb, Avobath Bath Bomb, Easter Knot Wrap (this bundle made the whole package smell delicious!)
  • Marks & Spencer Speckled Eggs

Thank you so much for this great giveaway Em! =D


Coupon for a free tub of Cottonelle Fresh Flushable Moist Wipes


♥ Mr Saxobeat - Alexandra Stan

May 14, 2011

CLOSED - Mini Giveaway: Lancôme Color Design Palette


In celebration of the launch of their new Color Design Palettes, Lancôme is teaming up with Polyvore to give away a trip to NYC to shop with a Lancôme ambassadress!

Polyvore is offering my readers the chance to create sets to win the grand prize. In addition to extending the opportunity to win the shopping trip in New York to my readers, Polyvore is also inviting me to choose a winner from my blog to receive a Lancôme Color Design Palette!

The prize: Lancôme Color Design Palette (the prize for bloggers outside of the United States will be a gift card of equivalent value, instead of a Lancome Palette itself.)

Rules: 

  • This giveaway is open internationally
  • You have to be a follower of Gaby's Beauty Blog
  • This giveaway ends on  May 17, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST

How to enter (mandatory):

  • Using the Mini Editor embed in this post, you must style a set inspired by Lancôme's new Color Design Palettes. You must create a complete look. 

You don't have to, but you can comment on this post with your email address or the link to your set. Otherwise, I will contact the winner by private message on Polyvore and I will announce the winner in a blog post.

    Possible entries total: 1



    Good luck!!!
    This giveaway is sponsored by Polyvore.

    August 03, 2010

    July's most used + July empties

    • Earth Therapeutics Gardener's Hand Repair Protective Conditioner
    • Vaseline
    • Lancôme Rénergie Microlift Eye R.A.R.E Superior Lifting Eye Cream
    • Noxzema The Original Deep Cleansing Cream with Eucalyptus Oil
    • SPAresource Amber Sunset Body Lotion with aloe vera
    • mark. That's Deep Purifying Cleanser with sugar maple/black willow bark
    • Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Water-Light Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 45
    • Annabelle Galaxy Eyeshadow Palette in Shooting Star
    • Gillette for Women Satin Care Shave Gel
    • Gillette Venus Embrace
    • Burt's Bees Peppermint Foot Lotion
    • Cellnique Vital Cellular Repair Emulsion
    • Cellnique Amino Collagen C Intense Set
    • Cellnique Advanced Bio Renewal Serum
    • Glamour Gal Shower Gel with the essence of roses, violets, lavender & musk (not shown - used up)
    • L'Oréal EverPure Moisture Shampoo (not shown - used up)
    • L'Oréal EverPure Moisture Conditioner (not shown - used up)

    Here are the products I've used up in July:

    ☑ Alberto VO5 Hot Oil Hair Treatment

    I had higher hopes about this product... I guess plain old olive oil could do the job even better.

    Repurchase? no

    What I'm currently using to replace it: Alberto VO5 Deep Nourishing Moisture Intensive Mask 3 Minute Mask

     ☑ L'Oréal EverPure Moisture Conditioner (15 mL)

    It did NOT prevent my hair color from fading.

    Repurchase? no

    What I'm currently using to replace it: Pantene Color Preserve Volume Hair Solutions Conditioner

     ☑ L'Oréal EverPure Moisture Shampoo (15 mL)

    It did NOT prevent my hair color from fading.

    Repurchase? no

    What I'm currently using to replace it: Pantene Color Preserve Volume Hair Solutions Shampoo

    ☑ Baby Wipes Thick and Fluffy (75 wipes)

    These come from the dollar store, so I didn't really expected them to be "thick and fluffy"... and they weren't. But I guess they do the job anyway, and I like the baby powder scent.

    Repurchase? yes

    What I'm currently using to replace it: -

    ☑ Bioré Steam Activated Cleanser (7 mL)

    I'm a little disappointed as I haven't experienced anything special with this cleanser.

    Repurchase? no

    What I'm currently using to replace it: mark. That's Deep Purifying Cleanser with sugar maple/black willow bark

     ☑ Dove Ultimate Go Fresh Energizing Grapefruit & Lemongrass scent

    It smells great and it does the job quite well.

    Repurchase? yes

    What I'm currently using to replace it: Secret Clinical Strength Light and Fresh scent (sample size 14g)

     ☑ Glamour Gal Shower Gel with the essence of roses, violets, lavender & musk

    I have no idea where this shower gel comes from (it was a gift from my mother) but I would definitely not repurchase it. It is quite a normal shower gel, not to mention that I'm in love with my Caress Whipped Soufflé Body Wash =D

    Repurchase? no

    What I'm currently using to replace it: Caress Whipped Soufflé Body Wash

    June 22, 2010

    May's most used (late!)

    I've decided to stop posting my monthly favorites because I realized that didn't really have any favorite product. In fact, I was posting the products that I have used the most in the month, not really my favorites. So I have decided to post my monthly most used, which is simpler for me, and also, more true!

    I know, I'm so late for this, but I had to care for the kitten and it's pretty hard to take pictures or type on the computer when you have to hold the little one by one hand because he won't stop sucking your fingers LOL.

    Here's my May's most used products:


    • Pond's Dry Skin Cream
    • Equate Baby Oil
    • SPAresource Amber Sunset Body Lotion with aloe vera
    • Earth Therapeutics Gardener's Hand Repair Protective Conditioner
    • mark. Mist Opportunity Multi-Tasking Refresher with kiwi/grapefruit
    • Noxzema The Original Deep Cleansing Cream with Eucalyptus Oil
    • Pantene Pro-V Brunette Expressions Daily Color Enhancing Conditioner
    • Vaseline
    • Glamour Gal Shower Gel with the essence of roses, violets, lavender & musk
    • Avon Solutions Plus Ageless Results Intensive Line Filler
    • Avon Basics Extra Hydration Face Cream
    • Pantene Pro-V Brunette Expressions Daily Color Enhancing Shampoo
    • mark. That's Deep Purifying Cleanser with sugar maple/black willow bark
    • Lancôme Rénergie Microlift Eye R.A.R.E Superior Lifting Eye Cream


    • Annabelle Zebra Bronzing Powder in Haute Gold
    • Marcelle Concealer Palette in Universal Beige
    • Marcelle Minerals Powder Blush in Natural Glow
    • Annabelle A-13 Makeup Pro Powder Brush
    • Maybelline Expert Tool Eyelash Curler
    • Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara 
    • Annabelle Blossom Blush in Peachy
    • Maybelline Lash Stiletto in Very Black (not pictured)

    May 04, 2010

    Thank you Sara! + April empties + P&G brandSAMPLER

    I saw my dear friend Sara yesterday and she got me some goodies:


    While hanging out in my room, Sara's boyfriend, Yanick, saw my baby wipes and he asked why I had those. When I told him that I use them to wash my face when I'm in a hurry in the morning, Sara offered to give me a tub she didn't need to put the wipes in to keep them wet. Of course I said yes, because here's what I used to keep my wipes wet:

    It's the box I got at the Groupe Marcelle Spring 2010 Warehouse Sale with the Hydra-C products.

    So of course a tub would be much more handy!


    Sara also gave me the Pampers Baby Wipes that came with the tub. She buys everything for her baby at Costco, so she has everything in great quantity, and she said she had too much wipes.

    Pampers Natural Aloe Unscented Baby Wipes (72 wipes)

    I told Sara that I was thinking about buying Iron supplement as I don't eat a lot of meat (I'm trying to completely cut meat of my diet and only eat fish or poultry), but I couldn't find some anywhere. She was at the drugstore the other day so she asked the pharmacian where she could find iron supplement for me. The pharmacian handed her the lower dose saying that I should get a blood test before going a dose higher. I'm not anemic or anything so I don't need a higher dose (not to mention that blood tests scare the hell out of me).

    Jamieson Iron 50 mg 60 Caplets

    There's something strange, though, because each caplets contains 50 mg of iron, and the recommanded daily intake of iron for a woman between 19 and 50 years old (I'm 21) is 18 mg. SO I'm wondering... is it really the lower dose? Because I know that an "overdose" of iron can lead to illness...

    I know I'm talking a lot about Sara, so here's a picture of her (with me):


    I know her since high school, and we immediately became close friends. She is one of those - very few - people I don't want to lose, and I know she will be by my side no matter what.

    And here's her little Samuel (he's now around 3 months old, so he is a little bigger than in those pictures):




    I think I did pretty good with Project "Pan them all" this month! I finished eight products:

     ☑ Olay Definity Highly Defined Anti-Aging Re-Energizing Serum

    Hmm, not sure what a serum is supposed to do when you're in your 20's. Anyway.

    Repurchase? no, as I'm not sure serum are designed for women in their 20s.

    What I'm currently using to replace it: -

    ☑ Avon Hydrofirming Bio6 Eye Cream

    I'm glad I finally used it up! It did absolutely nothing for my eyes! What a waste -_-

    Repurchase? definitely not.

    What I'm currently using to replace it: Burt's Bees Radiance Eye Cream with royal jelly

    ☑ Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion

    It has a great texture (thicker than your average body lotion), it moisturizes well, but I hated the smell.

    Repurchase? no

    What I'm currently using to replace it: SPAresource Amber Sunset Body Lotion with aloe vera

     ☑ Calgon Take me away! Mmmmm! Cotton Candy Body Lotion

    OMG, the smell is divine! I was always impatient to get out of the shower so I could slather this lotion on ^^

    Repurchase?  yes, but I would go for the full size bottle.

    What I'm currently using to replace it: SPAresource Amber Sunset Body Lotion with aloe vera

    ☑ POND'S Cleansing and exfoliating towelettes (30 pre-moistened towelettes)

    I'm not a fan of cleansing towelettes because they don't leave my skin feeling clean and fresh as much as a face cleanser with water would do, but I guess they do the job when you are in a hurry - like when I wake up at 6:00 AM to catch the train at 7:20. I was a little disappointed by those towelettes, however, because they seemed to have dried very quickly, even if I made sure to reseal the package well after each use.

    Repurchase? definitely not.

    What I'm currently using to replace it: Baby Wipes Thick and Fluffy (75 wipes)

     ☑ Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Cream Serum

    Even thought I don't really see the necessity for women in their 20s to use serums, I must admit that I was excited to get to try the highly talked about Génifique serum. I had enough product for around 6 uses of it.

    Repurchase? no, as I'm not sure serum are designed for women in their 20s

    What I'm currently using to replace it: -

    ☑ Avon Solutions Winter Nourishing Night Cream

    Great night cream for the harsh winter weather. It's thick and moisturizing. I even used it in the day when my face was really dry. Read my review here.

    Repurchase?  yes, absolutely.

    What I'm currently using to replace it: Pond's Dry Skin Cream


    ☑ SPA02 Pebbles & Shells Relaxing Bath & Shower Cream

    OK so I'm not even sure this product is really a bubble bath cream, but if it is, it's totally disappointing. The bubbles lasted for around 5 minute, and for me, that is a huge turn-off in terms of bubble bath product. I'm still on an neverending quest for the perfect bubble bath product!

    Repurchase? definitely not.

    What I'm currently using to replace it: Fruits & Passion Orange Cantaloup Foaming Bath Cream


    If you live in Canada or US, you wouldn't want to miss the new samples from P&G brandSAMPLER!




    April 21, 2010

    Currently using (April) + Mail

    So out of boredom, I've decided to jump on the "What I'm currently using" bandwagon. I will try to do this around the middle of each month, along with my "Currently loving" posts.

    BODY


    Body wash: Glamour Gal Shower Gel with the essence of roses, violets, lavender & musk
    Scrub: my homemade olive oil and brown sugar scrub
    Moisturizer: Calgon Take me away! Mmmmm! Cotton Candy Body Lotion
    Hand lotion: Earth Therapeutics Gardener's Hand Repair Protective Conditioner
    Deodorant/antiperspirant: Dove Ultimate Go Fresh Energizing Grapefruit & Lemongrass scent


    FACE


    Cleanser: Noxzema The Original Deep Cleansing Cream with Eucalyptus Oil review + mark. That's Deep Purifying Cleanser with sugar maple/black willow bark
    Toner: Nivea Visage Gentle Toner + mark. Mist Opportunity Multi-Tasking Refresher with kiwi/grapefruit
    Scrub: Freeman Moisture Rich Apricot & Wild Cherry Deep Impact Lathering Facial Scrub
    Mask: Avon Solutions Winter Moisturizing Mask
    Day cream: Avon Basics Extra Hydration Face Cream review
    Night cream: Avon Solutions Winter Nourishing Night Cream review
    Eye cream: Avon Solutions Plus Ageless Results Intensive Line Filler + Burt's Bees Radiance Eye Cream with royal jelly + Lancôme Rénergie Microlift Eye R.A.R.E Superior Lifting Eye Cream
    Treatment: Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Anti-Blemish Pen


    HAIR


    Shampoo: Personnelle Colour Protection Shampoo
    Conditioner: Alberto Moisture Soak Conditioner + Clairol Perfect 10 Nice 'n Easy Color Seal Intensive Conditioning Cream (6 weekly treatments)
    Mask: -
    Styling products: -



    MAKEUP


    Foundation: -
    Concealer: Marcelle Concealer Palette in Universal Beige + Joe Fresh Style Duo Concealer in Light
    Bronzer: Annabelle Mineral Powder Bronzer in Terra
    Blush: Annabelle Mineral Powder Blush in Au Naturel
    Powder: Annabelle Satellite Pearl Powder in Celestial Pearl
    Highlighter: Annabelle Satellite Pearl Powder in Celestial Pearl + Maybelline Expert Wear Eye Shadow Single in Vanilla
    Eye shadow: Annabelle Mineral Pigment Dust in Solar, Violet Vibe and Myth
    Mascara: Maybelline Lash Stiletto in Very Black review
    Eyeliner: Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner in Onyx
    Lipstick: -
    Lipgloss: Marcelle Vita-Lip Plumping Gloss in Rio Rose

    Pictures are from weheartit.

    Friday, I received my Avon order in the mail:
    Their mega box again... even if I only ordered two things -_-

    Of course, they included brochures and bags (since when do they include bags in our order?!), but an enveloppe would have been perfect! What a waste... but don't worry, my mother always uses my Avon boxes to store other things =P

    I ordered the SuperExtend Mascara and the SuperSHOCK Mascara as they were only $4.99 each, but the SuperSHOCK was sold out, so I will receive it with my next order -_-


    I'm sick of it, there's always something missing in my Avon orders, and you know what's even worst? They don't automatically send you the missing item as soon as they get it at the warehouse, no, you have to place another order for them to include the missin product in it! So as long as you don't order something else, you won't get your hands on that item. ARGH.

    I was one of the lucky winners of a Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging Eye Roller from the Loulou Beauty Lottery contest that appeared in the March issue, and I received my prize Monday:


    It retails for around $26 at my local Wal-Mart, which is a lot in my opinion! I'm glad I got the chance to try it for free, as I'm a little suspicious about it. I don't have puffy eyes, but I do have fine lines starting to show around  my eyes. 

    I just noticed that on the eye roller, it's written "Avoid contact with eyes." LOL.

    Bobette and Shelby wanted to play with me yesterday night:


    Please excuse my weird expression (I tried to cover the evidence), but I tried to watch over them while smiling for the camera LOL.


    Of course, one of them peed on me, just when I was fresh from the shower! My brother says it's because they love me... yeah right! xD