February Empties

☑ Fruits Scents Strawberry Body Butter

I got this for $1.50 at the dollar store, and I don't even know why I picked it up... I'm a sucker for body butters, but I should have known that for this price, it was too good to be true! This is far from a body butters, it's in fact a super light lotion. It absolutely didn't moisturize my dry skin )=

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it:  Burt's Bees Baby Bee Skin Creme

☑ Bodycology Cucumber Melon Body Butter

Just like the Brown Sugar Vanilla one I have used up the past month, this body butter is not moisturizing at all, and it couldn't calm my itchy skin. The scent is better than the other one though!

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it:  Burt's Bees Baby Bee Skin Creme

 ☑ SPAresource Vanilla Sugar Body Butter

SPAresource body butters are my favorites butters ever! The texture is perfect, the scent lingers until the next shower, and I can feel my skin staying moisturized all day long! Oh and these body butters are so inexpensive.

Repurchase? yes!!

What I'm currently using to replace it:  Burt's Bees Baby Bee Skin Creme

 ☑ Pantene Color Hair Solutions Color Preserve Shine Shampoo and Conditioner (50 mL)

Besides the scent (green apple, yum!), I didn't notice anything special with these products.

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: L'Oréal Paris Vive Pro Colour-Vive Shampoo and Alberto VO5 Deep Nourishing Moisture Intensive Mask 3 Minute Mask

☑ Alpen Secrets Tea Tree & Mint Foot & Leg Cooling Gel

This refreshing gel is great, especially in the summer after sepnding a long day outside. I'm not sure if it really moisturized my feet but it sure felt good!

Repurchase? yes

What I'm currently using to replace it: Barielle Total Foot Care Cream

 ☑ Fruits & Passion Cocoa Hand Butter

At first, I thought this butter would be amazingly moisturizing due to its super thick texture, but I was disappointed. Plus, it's super expensive for such little quantity of product.

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: Earth Therapeutics Gardener's Hand Repair Protective Conditioner

 ☑ Fruits & Passion Orange Cantaloup Eau de fruits

This fragrance is very light, fresh and fruity. I wouldn't wear it to go out at night but it's a great everyday perfume if you're into a scent more subtle.

Repurchase? yes

What I'm currently using to replace it: Calgon Take me away! Brazilian Beauty Passion fruit & Brazil Nut Body Mist

  ☑ Nude Miracle Mask (sample)

This mask was interesting to try. It quickly dry on your skin to form an invisible layer. But I didn't notice any benefit for my skin.

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: Avon Solutions Winter Moisturizing Hydratation Mask

It's my birthday! + October empties

It's my birthday today! I'm now 22... time goes by so fast! 

Picture is from weheartit

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 ☑ SPAresource Coconut Hand Cream (sample size 4mL)

This smells yummy, and it's really thick for a hand cream! I'm never disappointed by SPAresource products!

Repurchase? yes!

What I'm currently using to replace it: Earth Therapeutics Gardener's Hand Repair Protective Conditioner

 ☑ Pantene Color Preserve Volume Hair Solutions Shampoo (50 mL)

This didn't really preserve my color more than any other shampoo and it didn't leave my hair especially shiny )=

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: John Frieda Frizz-Ease Smooth Start Shampoo

  ☑ Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula (sample size)

I was thrilled to finally get a chance to try this product and OMG, it totally lives up to its claims, even if I had enough product for only two uses! It's really thick, it smells yummy and it's really hydrating (I really noticed a difference on my elbow even after only 2 uses!).

Repurchase? yes!

What I'm currently using to replace it: Bella Spa by Ivy Castle Luxury Body Butter Coca Butter

☑ Burt's Bees Vitamin E Bath & Bodu Oil (sample size 29 mL)

I love the smell, very refreshing, but I'm not a fan of oil as it's just so... greasy LOL.

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: -

☑ Avon SuperExtend Mascara

This is lenghtening, but it's not the best mascara I've ever used. Plus, it clumps after a few coats and it dries up quite quickly )=

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express Mascara

☑ John Frieda Root Awakening Nourishing Moisture Shampoo, Conditioner and Shooting Lotion (sample size 8.3 mL)

Those products smell really minty which I like, especially when I take my shower in the morning as the smell wakes me up a little. The combination of products also left my hair soooo shiny and soft.

Repurchase? yes

What I'm currently using to replace it: John Frieda Frizz-Ease Smooth Start Shampoo, Conditioner and Hair Serum

☑Sally Hansen Maximum Strength Regular Polish Remover

Well there's not much to say about a nail polish remover! Sally Hansen is a well-known nail care brand and I guess this product does the job.

Repurchase? yes

What I'm currently using to replace it: Sally Hansen Maximum Strength Strenghtening Polish Remover

☑ Freeman Moisture Rich Apricot & Wild Cherry Deep Impact Lathering Facial Scrub

Wow, I have this since forever! It smells great and does the job quite well, but I hink it has been discontinued.

Repurchase? yes

What I'm currently using to replace it: Bioré Daily Recharging Detoxify Daily Scrub (7 g)

 ☑ Dove Ultimate Go Fresh Burst Nectarine & White Ginger scent Anti-perspirant stick

I didn't feel especially "protected" with this anti-perspirant. I only bopught it because it was on sale and because it smelled great hehe!

Repurchase? no

What I'm currently using to replace it: Lady Speed Stick Stainguard Antiperspirant/Deodorant

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!

Mail of the week (and last week)

Mail of last week (July 5th - 9th):

De'Longhi 2 Cup Espresso/Cappuccino Maker from CSN Stores: In this post, I told you that I have been approached by the Promotions Team over at CSN Stores for the second time because I have been selected as CSN Preferred Blogger. I was offered the opportunity to review one of their products. Back then, I chose to do a review on Perfect Petzzz Golden Retriever Puppy, but I had to change my mind because the people from CD3 Inc told me they would love to send me a Perfect Petzzz Golden Retriever to review. So, as I wanted to buy a cappuccino maker for some times now, I figured out this would be the perfect opportunity. Stay tune for my upcoming review!

Tena sample pack: Luckily, I don't experience bladder weakness (yet!) but I will use those samples as pads. I was sent:

• 2 Ultra Thins Moderate Absorbency pads
• 2 Ultra Thins Heavy Absorbency pads
• Information leaflet

August 2010 issue of Glamour magazine

Playtex Gentle Glid On-the-Go Pack (4 tampons): Samples are no longer available.

Pantene Color Preserve Volume Hair Solutions Shampoo and Conditioner samples (50 mL)

Veet Easy To Use Wax Strips sample pack:

• 1 large body Veet Easy to Use Wax Strip
• 1 small facial Veet Easy to Use Wax Strip
• 1 perfect finish wipe
• 1 coupon offering $1.00 off any Easy to Use Wax strip

Samples are no longer available. 

The coupons I ordered from Save.ca for my friend Sara.

b°liv Off With Those Heads Blackheads Sebum Gel sample

Mail of the week (July 12th - 16th):

Perfect Petzzz Golden Retriever: I was contacted by the people from CD3 Inc to review a Perfect Petzzz Golden Retriever. I'm so excited as I've been wanting one of these for such a long time! It's adorable!

 Lacoste Love of Pink fragrance sample: Go here for a sample.

August 2010 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine

June empties

 

☑ Pantene Pro-V Brunette Expressions Daily Color Enhancing Shampoo (10 ml)

I can't say I have seen results with the use of this shampoo (it's supposed to help enhance depth for rich, luminous shine), but I have 2 more samples so I will continue using it. I'm loving the Liquid Crystals technology, though; it gives the shampoo an interesting shimmering brown color.

Repurchase? no.

What I'm currently using to replace it: L'Oréal EverPure Moisture Shampoo

☑ Pantene Pro-V Brunette Expressions Daily Color Enhancing Conditioner (10 ml) x2 

I guess it does the job, but I haven't seen anything special. 

Repurchase? no.

What I'm currently using to replace it: L'Oréal EverPure Moisture Conditioner

☑ Biotherm AquaSource Skin Perfection (1 ml)

Well, I can't say much about this product as I had enough for only 2 uses... but it was refreshing.

Repurchase? no.

What I'm currently using to replace it: Cellnique Vital Cellular Repair Emulsion

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I'm getting a little better as time goes by, but still, I see and hear my beloved Balou everywhere. It's just an habit, I guess. I miss him so much.

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)

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)