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March 16, 2012

Mail of the Week (March 12 - 16)


Product samples from Crest Complete range I have noticed that oral care products are not often featured on beauty blogs but I do think it's an important part of our routine. I'm still on the hunt for the perfect mouthwash that will leave my breath very fresh for a long time and I'm also looking for a toothpaste that will really whiten my teeth, as I have always been disappointed before.

When I was given the opportunity to try the new Scope Dual-Blast mouthwash with its odour neutralizing technology, I must say I was curious. I was also kindly sent some oher products from the line, such as Crest Complete Multi-Benefit Extra White + Scope Dual Blast toothpaste and Oral-B Complete Cross Action Power Brush.


Marc Anthony bye.bye.Frizz Smoothing Keratin System Wow, I have definitely been spoiled by the people from Marc Anthony recently! Last week, they kindly sent me the complete Dream Wave Amplifying Collection and now this? bye.bye.Frizz is a frizzy girls dream since it not only removes frizz, it makes your hair so much easier to blow out and style.

The entire bye.bye.Frizz collection is designed to solve frizzy hair issues by smoothing the cuticle and retaining moisture with the power of Keratin. I won't be able to test these products myself because 1) I try to stay away from products with keratin because I don't like my products to contain ingredients derived from tissues found in reptiles, birds, amphibians, and mammals, and 2) I don't have frizzy hair. Fortunately, my dear friend Julie and her fiery red and curly mane are more than happy to help!


Anastasia Beverly Hills Lash Genius Waterproof Topcoat This is a product I'm very curious about and I'm very excited to try it as I have never seen anything like it before. Lash Genius is basically a colorless topcoat that instantly waterproof, refreshes and protects any mascara all day, without clumping. I never wear waterproof makeup because it's always so damn hard to remove, but having this topcoat on hand will surely come in handy someday!


Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Herbal Tea sample Celestial Seasonings were giving away free tea samples some times ago, but their offer has now ended.


Bioré Combination Skin Balancing Cleanser sample Bioré recently had an offer on their Facebook page where you could claim your free sample of their new cleanser and also have a chance to win a full-sized bottle as well. Don't want to miss another freebie offer? Be sure to "like" my Facebook page and follow me on Twitter (:


Escada Rockin' Rio new fragrance sample Escada is giving away free samples of their new Summer Fragrances on their Facebook page. Take the fun quiz to discover if you are Sexy Graffiti, Island Kiss or Rockin' Rio and receive your free sample.


♫ Co-Pilot - Kristina Maria ft. Corneille

March 15, 2012

February Empties



Thursday Plantation Tea Tree face Wash Foam See my review here.
Repurchase?  I would, if it was not $14.99! I'm sure there's lots of more affordable foam cleansers out there that work just as well.
What I'm currently using to replace it: Lara Beauty Conditioning Cleanser for Sensitive Skin

Grateful Body Aphrodite's Feast Restorative Serum See my review here.
Repurchase? No. I know serums are on the pricey side but $40, seriously?
What I'm currently using to replace it: Skin RX Medi Peel Hyaluronic Moisturizer

Bioré Detoxify Daily Scrub (sample) I'm super picky when it comes to facial scrubs because most of them are rubbish in my opinion, and this one is no exception. The beads are too tiny, not abrasive enough and they vanish after 30 seconds!
Repurchase? No. 
What I'm currently using to replace it:  Burt's Bees Peach & Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub


Passion Savon Goat's Milk, Honey, Lavender & Cedar See my review here.
Repurchase? No, there are many handmade soaps out there that smell better and that don't melt as quickly.
What I'm currently using to replace it: other Passion Savon soaps

Passion Savon Cranberry & Rhubarb See my review here.
Repurchase? No, there are many handmade soaps out there that smell better and that don't melt as quickly.
What I'm currently using to replace it: other Passion Savon soaps

Made From Earth Lemongrass Tea Soap See my review here. 
Repurchase? I would, but I find it's very small for the price ($4.99)
What I'm currently using to replace it: Passion Savon soaps


LUSH The Ex-Factor Bath Bomb See my review here.
Repurchase? No, it does nothing for my skin and it doesn't really smell once in the bath.

LUSH Cinders Bath Bomb See my review here.
Repurchase? No, it does nothing for my skin and it doesn't really smell once in the bath.

Time & Again by GANZ Strawberry Swirl Bath Fizzy I was sent this product for consideration to review but honestly, I'm not sure it's worth a complete review because I really did not like it. I liked that it fizzed very slowly and it smelled amazing, but it did nothing for the bath except from staining the tub!
Repurchase? No.

Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste* See my review here.
Repurchase? No because I didn't notice much difference even after using up the whole tube!

Clairol Nice 'n Easy ColorSeal Conditioning Gloss* I seem to have one of these in every empties post I write but oh well! This is just your average conditioner that comes in a box of hair dye.
Repurchase? No. Even though this is available separately, it's just average and I'm still on the lookout for cruelty-free hair dyes. 
What I'm currently using to replace it: random conditioner

*These products are NOT cruelty-free

January 03, 2011

More Christmas Presents

As if I hadn't been spoiled enough on Christmas, I found a little message from my mother on my bed when I came home last week:
"Gaby, I have hidden four surprises in your room. Where are they?"
So I went on a hunt, and this is what I found:

Bodycology Cucumber Melon Body Butter: I have mentionned to my mother that I was curious about this brand, so she got me this body butter that was on sale. On the Boxing Day, she paid even less that $1.50 for this at Wal-Mart!

SPAresource Vanilla Sugar Hand Cream: In my opinion, SPAresource makes the best hand creams. They are so thick and creamy and their smell is really strong (which I like) and yummy.

SPAresource Vanilla Sugar Body Butter: The SPAresource body butters are also my favorite, for the same reasons as their hand creams LOL!

Awakening Bath Fizzer

My mother also got me those goodies from the Boxing Day sale at Wal-Mart:

Allan Holiday Collection Candy Canes (Gingerbread, Butterscotch, Cappuccino & French Vanilla) and Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape (Awesome Original & Gushing Grape): I'm not a fan of candy but my mother knows I love every flavors of candy cane except the original. And the Hibba Bubba Bubble Tape reminds me of my childhood! This is the kind of bubble gum you just want to swallow because it tastes soooo good!

Bioré Skin Preservation Even Smoother Microderm Exfoliator: This was on sale so my mother decided to give it a try. It was 2 for 1 or something like this.

Gingerbread Scented Soap: As if I didn't received tons of soaps this Christmas LOL! I used to be a shower gel kind of girl, but LUSH made me love solid soaps! This one really smells of gingerbread =D

We also visited my grand-parents in Quebec for New Year's Eve, and they got us some presents:

Matching watches for my boyfriend and me: That's so cool because I wanted a watch for some times now but didn't want to "waste" money to buy one... but of course, I broke mine the day after x=

Magnet bracelet: The black beads are actually magnets, so it's impossible to break or lose this bracelet by dropping it! It can also be worn as a  necklace (=

I wasn't expecting even more Chirtsmas presents! Wow, I'm so happy and thankful! =D

September 17, 2010

Mail of the week (September 13 - 17)

  Samples from SPAresource: Go here to tell the people over at SPAresource why you love their products and they will send you a free sample to try (I actually got 5!). This is for Canadian residents only. 

I received a 0.24 fl.oz - 7 ml sample of each of these:
  • Amber Vanilla Body Lotion
  • Vanilla Grapefruit Body Lotion
  • Moisturize Foot Cream (I didn't even know they had foot cream!)
  • Orange Blossom Deep Nourishment Body Cream
  • Coconut Hand Cream

October 2010 issue of Fashion: I was excited to participe in their Big Giveaway, but it's sadly not open to Quebec residents (as always) -_-


  My gift as a new member from VoguePassion.net : VoguePassion.net is a website where you can buy makeup brands like MAC and Clinique at a super low cost. Click here to get your free gift and a 10% off your next purchase (I got L'Oréal Bijou Facets Precious Effect Nail Colour in B. Angelic).

My coupons from Save.ca

My prize from Brittany's giveaway : I won the new Lady Speed Stick Stainguard Antiperspirant/Deodorant. Thanks Brittany!

 My prize from Laure's giveaway : I won this super cute bird cage necklace from Mimischkä (take a look at her shop here). Thanks Laure for having this giveaway and thanks Mylène for giving away some of your creations!

 Samples from Bioré: I received:
  • Bioré Refresh Daily Recharging Daily Cleansing Cloths with green tea (1 pre-moistened cloth)
  • Bioré Daily Recharging Detoxify Daily Scrub (7 g)
 My prize from Henna's giveaway: I received:
  • Pair of skull earrings
  • MSCHIC SkunkLook Black/White Stripe Eyeshadow
  • Nails Inc. London InStyle Nail Polish in Candy
  • Lotus Lily Lip Balm by Glamourflage
  • Gosh Velvet Touch lipstick in 140 Tutti Frutti
Thank you Henna! =D

My prize from Bailey's giveaway : I was lucky enough to win out of 632 entries! I was so amazed at all the goodies she included:
  • Book "Oh La La Perfect Hair", by Susie Galvez
  • Book "Oh La La Perfect Makeup", by Susie Galvez
  • Mario Badescu Travel set with Summer Shine Lotion, AHA Botanical Body Soap and Hydrating Hand Cream
  • St. Ives Restore 24 Hour Moisture Advanced Body Moisturizer
  • Upper Canada Soap All About Feet Peppermint Warming Foot Scrub
  • Philosophy Amazing Grace Shampoo, Bath and Shower Gel (60 mL)
  • Pantene Medium-Thick Frizzy to Smooth Shampoo (50 mL)
  • Pantene Medium-Thick Frizzy to Smooth Conditioner (50 mL)
  • OLAY Regenerist Advanced Anti-Aging Eye Makeup Remover + Anti-Wrinkle Treatment
  • ELF Tools Mechanical Eyelash Curler
  • Essie Nail Polish #90 Really Red
  • Very Cherry Pedicure Set
  • Quo All Over Colour Stick in Venus
  • Quo Jumbo Lipgloss Stick in Pink Petal
  • Avon Super Extend Mascara
  • Avon Super Curlacious Mascara
  • Avon Ultra Luxury Eye Liner in Khaki
  • Nail Art stones
  • Cake Winter Wonderlips Lipgloss in Ginerbread
  • Smackers F'Lip Juicees in Sugar Splash
  • NYC Lip Sliders Tinted Lip Balm in Sugar Fairy
  • "Beauty Rest" Sleep Mask
  • Maybelline Eye Studio Colour Pearls eye shadows in Tantalizing Teal
  • Maybelline Eye Studio Colour Pearls eye shadows in Silver Starlet
  • Maybelline Eye Studio Quads in Copper Chic
  • Maybelline Eye Studio Quads in Sapphire Siren
  • Maybelline Eye Studio Quads in Spirited Seas
  • Baskin Robbins Vanilla Ice Cream Hard Candies
  • "Recyling" Tatoo canvas tote
Thank you very much Bailey, I can't wait to play with all of those goodies!

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

July 01, 2010

Freebies: Playtex, Bioré, o.b., Play Time, Kleenex, Kotex and Vichy




Canadian residents only. 

 

Enter for eligibility to receive a product sample of Bioré Daily Cleansing Cloths.

Canadian residents only.

 

Get a free o.b. sample pack here.

Canadian residents only. 


Free Play Time samples and savings here.

US and Canadian (excluding Quebec) residents only.

 

Get your free Kleenex samples here.

US and Canadian residents only.

 

Kotex is offering you a free sample pack of your choice.

US residents only.


Claim a free sample of Vichy Aqualia Thermal Cream here.

Canadian residents only.

June 11, 2010

Mail of the week (June 7 - June 11)

Danone DanActive BzzKit from BzzAgent: I'm a BzzAgent since May and I received my first BzzKit this week. As a huge yogurt lover, I can't wait to try DanActive! The BzzKit includes:
  • The Danone DanActive BzzGuide
  • A coupon to try DanActive for free
  • Pass-along coupons to share with people
  • Pass-along scratch cards to share with friends and family for a chance to win a one year supply of DanActive
 Paid survey from Sondages BBM: I like to do surveys in my free time, and even more when they are paid! ($5).

 $100 off on a new cellphone from Bell: I received this letter from Bell including a $100 off rebate on any new cellhpone to thank me for my business. My boyfriend really want the iPhone...

June 2010 Glamour issue: Wow, Jessica Biel's makeup makes her green eyes pop!


 7 mL sample of Bioré Steam Activated Cleanser + $2.50 off on any 2 Bioré Daily Recharging products 


P&G BrandSampler package:
  • Crest Glide Deep Clean Cool Mint Floss (single use)
  • $1 off on any Glide
  • Ultra Downy Fabric Softener April fresh (softens 1 load)
  • Gillette Venus Embrace
  • Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Original Trial Pack (1 pad)
  • Pantene Color Hair Solutions Color Preserve Shine Shampoo (50 mL)
  • Pantene Color Hair Solutions Color Preserve Shine Conditioner (50 mL)
  • $.75 off any 1 Pantene product
  • $2 off any 2 Pantene products 
  • OLAY Regenerist Eye Touch of Concealer Eye Regenerating Cream (7 mL)
  • OLAY Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream
  • Crest Whitestrips Advandec Seal Dental Whitening Formula (1 upper and 1 lower strip)
  • Old Spice Odour Blocker Body Wash Deo Fresh (50 mL)