Shopping: Wal-Mart, Jean Coutu, Uniprix, Shoppers Drug Mart...

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Pink in the Afternoon: I finally decided to use my $5 Revlon/Almay voucher on a lipstick before it expired in December, so this cost me around $3.

 without flash

 with flash

I'm not much of a lipstick girl, but I have been looking forever for an everyday pink lipstick. I'm a little difficult when it comes to lipsticks as I have a pale skintone and I don't want my lips to scream "I'm wearing lipstick!". I also wanted a creme finish. So I browsed the Revlon aisle at my local Wal-Mart and finally settled for this one. I've been told that the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick were a little drying (which isn't great for me as I already have super dry lips) but I find that it's okay when I put lipbalm underneath.

Cottonelle Fresh Flushable Moist Wipes: Last week, I received a coupon in the mail  redeemable for a free tub.

What are Cottonelle Fresh Flushable Moist Wipes?

To feel cleaner and fresher than toilet paper alone, we offer Cottonelle Fresh® Flushable Moist Wipes. These wipes are pre-moistened for thorough cleansing and freshening. Cottonelle Fresh® Flushable Moist Wipes are available in 42-count tubs, 42-count refills, 84-count resealable refills, 33-count reclosable pouches, and 10-count travel pouches. Cottonelle Fresh® Flushable Moist Wipes are flushable and are suitable for the following purposes, as listed on the package:

• With toilet paper as part of your bathroom routine
• When traveling
• To clean hands and faces

Description from cottonelle.com.

  They included an EasyReach hanger support in each tub.

Go here for $1.00 off a tub of Cottonelle® Flushable Moist Wipes.

Garnier Nutrisse Intense Red Nourishing Colour Cream in Cabernet 460 (Intense Dark Red) : I've been waiting impatiently for those babies to hit the shelves in Quebec, and they finally did! I even got this one on sale for $6.99 instead of $9.99! I decided to try this shade as I was looking for the darkest red available. Syrah and Merlot looked too orange to me.

There's only one problem though...

Garnier Nutrisse Intense Red is NOT for me... as my hair is currently colored with a dark brown shade! I wish I had read this before buying it LOL. But I'm too curious, I would have tried it anyway!

Take a look at the other Intense Red shades here.

 L to R: Cabernet 460, Syrah 564 and Merlot 660

You can even get a $2.00 coupon here!

Vaseline Intensive Rescue Extra Strength Lotion: I received a coupon from Save.ca for a free 325 ml bottle of this Vaseline lotion. If you share your review of this lotion on Facebook.com/Vaseline, you will have a chance to win a year's worth of manicures and pedicures for you and a friend!

L'Oréal Féria Power Reds in Deep Burgundy R37: These were on sale at Shopper Drug Mart for $8.99, and I had two 2$ off coupon on any Féria product, and I had a $20 Shoppers Drug Mart gift card, so it was free for me! Yey!

I got my coupon from webSaver.ca but the offer isn't available anymore )=

 Hot Paws Thermal Acrylind Blend Socks (2 pairs) and George Cotton Blend Socks (6 pairs): I needed socks really badly as almost all of those I had had holes in them -_- The George pairs are plain black socks, but the Hot Paws ones are supposed to keep feet warm, and aren't they cool with the pink zebra prints? I bet they will be amazing paired with my Cougar boots!

The paw is so cute!

Koopa Troopa plush: My boyfriend bought me Yoshi the last time we were in Best Buy, and this time, he bought me Koopa! I love Nintendo plushes, and he knows I want them all (they are $9.99 at Best Buy). Thanks baby (=

Guimauve IV: My beloved Dorothé passed away this week )= I let some days pass before deciding if I wanted another rat or not, but I finally settled for a gerbil, as I have allergies to rats and they stink, no matter how many times a week you wash their cage. I love rats, they are very intelligent and affectionate, and I will definitely have another one some days, but I missed having a little gerbil too. I think I might have lost count, but she is supposed to be Guimauve IV... or maybe V? Hmm...

She is only 1 month old, and she is soooo tiny and cute! Awwwww (=

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

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)

FOTD using Annabelle Zebra Bronzing Powder

I was thrilled to try my new Annabelle Zebra Bronzing Powder that I received yesterday (thank you, Isabel!), so I took some pictures to share with you the results.

Face

Annabelle Zebra Bronzing Powder - Haute Gold

Annabelle Blossom Blush - Peachy

Joe Fresh Duo Concealer - Light
Annabelle Satellite Pearl Powder - Celestial Pearl

Eyes
Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara (used as eyebrow gel) 

Marcelle Dome Eyeshadow - Tourmaline

Maybelline Great Lash Blackest Black Curved Brush Mascara - Blackest Black

Lips

Vaseline

I like this bronzer. It gives a radiant glow without being overpowing (like Annabelle Mineral Bronzer, which was a little bit too dark for me). It has little shimmers but they only won't make you look like a disco ball. Stay tuned for my upcoming review (I will continue to use it for about a week before reviewing it).

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Mail!

I think that nothing starts the day as well as waking up to a package waiting for you in the mailbox, don't you agree? This morning, it was from Isabel over at Groupe Marcelle:

She sent me Annabelle Zebra Bronzing Powder in Haute Gold and and Annabelle A-13 Powder Brush.

This bronzer was LE in 2008 and 2009, but will be available all year round starting July 2010. I'm not sure but I think I saw it at one of their warehouse sale, but I didn't pick it up because I was afraid it would be too shimmery. I couldn't get a nice picture of a swatch for now, but I will show you some when I will do a review.

All of Annabelle brushes are high quality and super soft, and this one is no exception! The A-13 Powder Brush is made entirely of natural, premium quality high goat hair. I'm happy because I needed a bigger face brush, and this one is perfect! 

Last week, I also received a little something by mail:

It's a sample of  Vaseline Sheer Infusion Botanical Body Lotion and a $2 off coupon on any Sheer Infusion lotion. I'm not sure I would have bought this lotion since I don't really believe the hype, but I'm happy I get to try a sample.

♥

 
It's my doggie's birthday today! He is now 11 years old! Time is passing by too fast...

Happy birthday Balou ♥

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