Thank you mom!

My mother went to Montreal this past week-end and she brought me some goodies!

Fortune Cookies: I love those! I love reading the little fortune in each cookie. This bag is so big... but I know I could eat them all in one sitting LOL.

The Body Shop Camomile Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover: There was a sale at The Body Shop, I think it was buy 2 get the 3rd for free or something like that. I don't think I have tried something from this brand before but I definitely hear a lot of rave about their body butters. I don't fancy a particular brand when it comes to make-up removers as baby oil does the trick perfectly for me, but I can't wait to give this one a try!

And those products were on sale for around $4 at Jean Coutu, if I remember well:

 Garnier Fructis Style Volume Booster and Alberto Heat Styler Heat Protector Miracle Mist

Garnier Fructis Style Volume Booster: The instructions simply say to distribute product from roots to tips and let air dry. I'm a little sceptical about this, but I guess at around $4, it's worth a try!

Alberto Heat Styler Heat Protector Miracle Mist: I almost grabbed this product with my $5 off voucher the other day... but I'm glad my mother did! I already have two heat protectant sprays so I don't really need another, but I can't wait to try it.

 
Thanks mom! ♥

Review: Alberto Weather Resistant Hairspray Mega Hold Finish

Price: around $6 for 213 g

The claims:

Alberto European delivers high performance, salon tested products that won't let you down.

New formula, Weather Resistant Hairspray with Climate Control Technology, protects against humidity and frizzing for 24hrs.

• Resists humidity for long lasting mega hold
• Contains a UV filter to help protect against environmental damage
• Non sticky or flaky, fast drying fine spray that easily brushes out

How to use:

Shake can well before use. Hold can 20cm away from your hair and spray all over, for a long lasting mega hold finish. Avoid contact with eyes. 

Ingredients: 

Pros:

• super long lasting hold
• dries really fast
• non sticky or flaky
• easily brushed out
• resists humidity
• not tested on animals

Cons:

• hair feels dry to the touch when hairspray is on
  

What I think:
One word: Wow! Seriously, I was amazed at the results of this product. As a picture is worth a thousand word, I'll let you see for yourself:

First day - morning

I simply curled my hair with a flat iron.

And a closer view of the curls just so you can see the texture better:

 First day - evening

First day - after a shower, to see if it was really humidity resistant (hair were loosely tied in a bun on top of my head)

My hair was still curly even after a shower!

Second day - morning

 Seconda day - evening (I brushed the hairspray out to see if it was easily brushed out)

  My hair was still wavy after I brushed the hairspray out!

I still can't believe this hairspray lasted me two complete days without making my hair greasy, sticky or flaky.

This hairspray really delivers super long lasting mega hold as I didn't even have to touch up my hair the second day. It was still nicely curly, something that never happens with my hair! The curls are always disappeared by the end of the day (and even before that), no matter how many products I use to prevent this.

When freshly applied, the hairspray makes my hair feels wet and stiff, but it's only a matter of minutes before it penetrates the hair.

My only complain (which is no big deal for me) is that my hair feels dry to the touch when I use this hairspray. However, I don't think it looks dry.


Other available hairsprays: 

Recommend? yes

Rating: ★★★★☆

Disclaimer: I got this product for free as part of a promotion. I was not paid for this review,  I am not  affiliated with this company and the fact that the product was free absolutely does not influence my opinion.

Shopping: Jean Coutu

I went to Jean Coutu after school today to pick up my prescriptions, and I also brought home two more things:

The best part? It cost me nothing! 

A while back ago (in May, actually) I discovered that Alberto were offering their Facebook fans a coupon redeemable for a free full-size Alberto European styling product of our choice, so of course I took advantage of this! At first, I was hesitant between getting a mousse or the Heat Protect Miracle Mist Heat Styler, but I figured out I already had one (or more) of these products, so I finally decided to use my coupon to try Alberto Weather Resistant Hairspray Mega Hold Finish as I don't really like the hairspray I'm currently using. The thing with Alberto hairsprays is that there's so many! There's Mega Hold, Extra Hold and Firm Hold, and then you also have the unscented ones, the non-aerosol ones... so I decided to go for the "strongest" (scented and aerosol, thank you) just to be sure it would work all day! It says "Long lasting mega hold for ultimate staying power", but it also claims to be non sticky or flaky. We'll see!

About two weeks ago, I received a coupon from Save.ca for a free pack of Stayfree Ultra Thin Regular with wings (18 pads). I prefer tampons over pads, but I guess I will just give them to my mother.

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

Shopping: Giant Tiger, Wal-Mart and Dollarama

I went to Giant Tiger and Wal-Mart before going on vacations and I've found some interesting things.

Giant Tiger:

I lost my invoice, but if I remember well, most of the articles were $12.97 and $14.97.

Just One Three-quarter sleeves grey cardigan: I've been wanting one forever! I like that's it's grey; it just goes with everything (=

Blue Crush Long sleeves baby blue cardigan: I love the design in the back!

Bizz Girl Belted black and white striped top: I was looking for some long tops that would go well with my leggings, and this one is perfect (=

Sorry for the crappy quality, I couldn't get a nice picture -_-

Bizz Girl Belted black and navy blue striped top: I love the studded belt!

Wal-Mart:

725 Originals Yellow bikini - $5 each piece : I've been wanting a yellow bikini for some times now, and at this price, I couldn't resist! It's a very basic bikini though, so there's not a lot of padding or support.

Dollarama:

I like to wander in the beauty aisle of my local Dollarama, as I always find some interesting things at such a bargaineous price.

 Super Mario Gummies and crunchy candies - $1.25 : I have a fascination for everything from Nintendo, and I often find some of those things at the dollar store. Most of the candies are not good, but I buy them for the figurine. Those were for my boyfriend (=

 Epsom Salts Bath Crystals - $1 : I was looking for something more abrasive than sugar or salt to mix with olive oil to make my own body scrub, and I think this would be perfect.

Alberto VO5 Deep Nourishing Moisture Intensive Mask 3 Minute Mask - $2 : This was on the lowest shelf, so if I hadn't look down, I wouldn't have seen it! I haven't heard about this product before, but it's labelled "NEW". I needed a good hair mask for my fried ends, so I can't wait to try it!

Mail of last week (June 14 - June 18)

 R37 Korean Style Fashion Silvertone Angel Wings Ring from eBay: I bought this ring for a little less than $3 because the other one I had lost a wing... but this one lost a wing 5 minutes after I put it on! I'm a little angry now, and my boyfriend threw the original package away so I can't return it to the seller -_-'

Coupon from Alberto European to receive the Alberto European styling product of my choice, at no charge! Click here to become a fan of Alberto on Facebook and then click on the "Free Gift" tab to install the application and get your coupon.

July 2010 Cosmopolitan issue: Wow, I want a top like that, too!

Free honey-nut flavour All-Bran Bar + coupon for $.50 off any pack of All-Bran Bars: Get yours for free here.

My Avon order:

• Avon Basics VitaMoist Body Lotion
• Avon Basics Care Deeply Body Lotion with Cocoa Butter  
• Avon Nailwear Pro in Urban Grey
• Avon Basics Rich Moisture Face Cream
• Solutions Plus+ Maximum Moisture Hydrating Booster
• Solutions Plus+ Total Radiance Eye Gel
• Solutions a.m. Total Radiance Day Lotion SPF 15

 Free Poise samples: Click here to order yours. The Poise sample kit includes:

• 1 Poise Liner
• 1 Poise Long Liner
• 1 Poise Ultra Thin Pad
• $2.00 coupon

Alberto European Free Gift + Free samples from P&G, U by Kotex, Veet and Lacoste

OMG I couldn't believe it when I found this on Facebook yesterday! Alberto is offering you a a coupon redeemable for a free full-size Alberto European styling product of your choice! All you need to do is become a fan of Alberto on Facebook, then add the Alberto European Free Gift application, and fill out the form!

Offer available to Canadian residents only.

But hang on, there's more!

Thanks to Edwina, I discovered this great website, redflagdeals.com, which offers deals, coupons and freebies mostly to Canadian residents, but some of those are also available to US residents.

I already told you about P&G brandSAMPLER in my previous post, but it's not too late to sign up if you haven't yet!

Offer available to Canadian and US residents only.

Next, if - like me - you are curious about the new U by Kotex line, order your freebies here.

Offer available to Canadian and US residents only.

You can also order a free Veet Wax Strip sample kit here.

Offer available to Canadian residents only.

And finally, fill out the form here to order a free Lacoste perfume sample (Challenge, Essential Sport or Love of Pink).

Offer available worldwide.