March Empties

☑ Earth Therapeutics Gardener's Hand Repair Protective Conditioner

I got this from Winners for around $7. I thought it was quite pricey at the time, but that it must be worth it as it claims to be a "protective conditioner" and I was looking for a good hand cream to protect my eczema-prone hands when I was working as a gas station attendant. Oh and of course, when I see something labelled "shea butter" or "oatmeal", I can't resists (silly? Yes, I know). But in the end, this product didn't really work for me. The texture is too light, and it didn't really protect my hands from the irritants I had to deal with everyday ( car oil, water, gas, etc).

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: Boots Botanics Body Overnight Hand & Nail Cream

 ☑ Burt's Bees Baby Bee Skin Creme

I figured a creme designed for babies could only be good for me... but I was wrong. The texture is quite strange, it's very solid and it's hard to apply on the skin, and it didn't even feel moisturizing. I wasn't fond of the srong scent either. I never thought Burt's Bees could disappoints me one day...


Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: Avon Moisture Therapy intensive Treatment Extra Strenght Cream for extra dry skin

 ☑ Fruits & Passion Field Berries Foaming Bath

This is total crap. The foam - if there's any foam at all - will only stays for around 10 minutes. At this price, I would have expected a luxurious bath!


Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: other bath treats

☑ Naturally Upper Canada Cranberry Moro Orange Foaming Bath Milk

I can't believe this costs $3! Yes it smells great, but it's good for only one use and it does absolutely NOTHING. It doesn't foam at all, you can't even tell there's something in your bath! Glad I got it in a gift package.


Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: other bath treats

☑ Cranberry & Pear Bath Soak

I got this in a gift package and totally forgot about it until recently, when I decided it was time to clean up my bath products. It's good for only one use and it doesn't really do something.

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: other bath treats

  ☑ Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils (review)

Look at the brush after only 1 month or so of use:

Crap is still a weak word to describe this... thing. It's not completely used up though, but it's all dried up and it's a mess to use. GARBAGE.

Repurchase? no!!!

What I'm currently using to replace it: L'Oréal Voluminous Carbon Black

 ☑ Garnier Nutrisse Creme Rich Nourishing Conditioner Cream

It's the conditioner cream that came with the box of Garnier Nutrisse Intense Red Nourishing Colour Cream. It smells great, very fruity. I prefer the Nice 'n Easy conditioners, though.

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

 ☑ Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm

1 down, only 8 more to go LOL! I tend to stock up on these when I find them on sale. Seriously, I love this lipbalm, it's such a staple. It's the first natural lipbalm I have ever tried, and I instantly got hooked! It tends to let me down when the weather is really harsh, but otherwise, it does the job.

Repurchase? yes

What I'm currently using to replace it: Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm

  ☑ Clobetasol Ointment 0.05% w/w Topical Corticosteroid

This is the only thing that can temporarily get rid of my eczema. It's quite strong and it tends to discolor my skin and makes it thinner, but I couldn't care less, as long as my eczema goes away. Sadly, these's no permanent treatment for eczema, so I have no choice but continue to use it.

Am I the only one who thinks the little deisgn in the red square looks like poo? Yes, I'm that immature LOL.

Repurchase? yes, but I will try the generic version before to see if it works just as well.

What I'm currently using to replace it: Taro-Clobetasol Ointment USP, 0.0% w/w Topical Corticosteroid

  ☑ Nivea Express Hydration Body Lotion (sample)

Well there wasn't a lot of product in this so I can't really write an opinion on it, but it's a little too light for my liking.

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: Avon Moisture Therapy intensive Treatment Extra Strenght Cream for extra dry skin

  ☑ Nivea Express Hydration Body Lotion (sample)

Hmmm this smells great and it leaves the skin soooo soft! It's a shower cream but it feels more like an oil to me. It feels very moisturizing, I would love to bath in this!

Repurchase? yes

What I'm currently using to replace it: Avon Moisture Therapy intensive Treatment Extra Strenght Cream for extra dry skin

  ☑ Burt's Bees Orange Essence Facial Cleanser with orange oil (sample) 

Wow, I can't believe I haven't tried this cleanser before! It's absolutely amazing for my dry and eczema-prone skin as it's non-foaming and oily. You might want to use a toner after use as it tends to leave a film on the skin. I love it as it's so moisturizing. I will buy the full size tube for sure!

Repurchase? yes!!

What I'm currently using to replace it: Mario Badescu Skin Care Enzyme Cleansing Gel (sample size)

☑ TRESemmé Naturals Vibrantly Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner (samples)

I didn't really enjoy using those samples. The shampoo didn't leather really well (although I do know a shampoo doesn't need to lather to be effective, it's just my personal preference) and the conditioner was to light for my liking.

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: Nexxus Therappe Luxurious Hydrating Shampoo and Humectress Ultimate Hydrating Conditioner

☑ Kate Somerville CytoCell Dermal Energizing Treatment (sample)

This is supposed to "stimulate stem cell activity and restore the skin with new, energized cells". I can't treally tell as this sample was good for only a week. I don't think I have ever heard of this brand before.

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: -

Christmas Presents

Kukuxumusu Aluminium Flask 0.75 L: Isn't it the cutest water bottle? I already had one for school but it was absolutely not waterproof (even if it was claimed to be). This one is waterproof (I have tested it), and it's super adorable!

Toad Collectable Plush Toy : I love Nintendo plushes! I already have Yoshi and Koopa, and now, Toad joins the family (=

Rottweiler slippers: I live in slippers because it's always so cold in my house, and those are super cute, but myabe they are a little too big (they are actually men's slippers in medium). Anyway, I just need to be careful to not trip down the stairs LOL.

Leopard print pyjama bottoms: When I don't go out, I love to be lazy and lounge around in pyjama bottoms, so they need to be really comfy. These are sooo soft and warm, I never want to take them off!

Leopard print slippers: These slippers are super warm, too!

Reversible plush sweater 

Animal print blanket

Celebration 2011: This is a lottery ticket that you can buy only in the Holidays, and there's a draw everyday until January 9.

Ultramar Gift Card: Who doesn't need gas?

Sony Dream Machine FM/AM Clock Radio: My father couldn't stop raving about this auto-time set clock radio, and I agree that it comes in handy as there's a battery backup if the electricity runs out.

Kiehl's Coconut Lip Balm #1 SPF 4 Sunscreen: I have never tried anything from Kiehl's as it's so pricey, but my mother decided to spoil me since I have dry lips that become even drier in the winter.

Naturally Upper Canada Sweet Vanilla Fig Hydrating Shower Gel

Naturally Upper Canada Sweet Vanilla Fig Hand & Body Lotion

Naturally Upper Canada Cranberry Moro Orange Foaming Bath Milk

Domaine Lafrance Ice Cider: I love ice cider!

Horses 2011 Calendar: I love horses, and I need a calendar with big squares to write appointements and other memos in them.

10 pairs of socks: My socks always end up with holes in them, but now I have a backup! Yey!

My first LUSH goodies! : My boyfriend went to the mall for the Boxing Day so I asked him to chek out the sales at LUSH, and he came back with all of those goodies:

• Bearded Lady Bubble Bar
• Glögg Shower Gel
• Snow Fairy Shower Gel
• Satsumo Santa Bath Bomb
• Candy Cane Bubble Bar
• Cinders Bath Bomb
• Bonbon Lip Scrubs
• Lil LUSH Pud Bath Bomb
• So White Bath Bomb
• Snowcake Soap
• Honey I Washed The Kids Soap

I'm seriously super excited with all of those goodies, and I can't wait to try them all, especially Snow Fairy and Honey I Washed The Kids! =D

 Super Mario Coin Candies: I love to collect everything related to Nintendo =D

Wal-Mart Gift Card: I'm always shopping at Wal-Mart so I will definitely use this very quickly!

New computer chair: I needed a new one very badly! This one is so comfy!

Wall Hanging Electric Fireplace: My room is in the basement so it's always colder in here, and when my father discovered this, he wanted to buy me one. It's so beautiful and it will definitely keep me warm! There's even a remote control =P

I've definitely been spoiled! I didn't even ask for specific things except for LUSH products (thanks baby!), and I wasn't expecting anything (expect for the computer chair... it's not my fault the wrapping paper was see-through LOL!) so I'm very happy I received such wonderful things. I hope you had a great Christmas, and great gifts as well!