Mail of the Week (October 17 - 21)

For some reasons, I totally forgot to post last Friday! I usually make sure to post before going to work but oh well, I guess I was too lazy/tired! So this is what I got in the mail last week and this week.

Shikakai Hair Wash from Raw Gaia: I'm very excited to try this 100% natural shampoo powder - yes, powder! You mix the powder with water to create a thick paste and then gently massage into hair. It is also claimed to slightly darken the hair (making it not suitable for people with blonde hair) but that's good news for me as I'm always struggling to get my brown hair even darker!

Dariya Hair Pad from AJHairPad.com: I'm sure you have heard of those pads before, I keep seeing them on blogs! The Dariya Hair Pad is an innovative special velcro hair pad that hold your hair away in place when you do your makeup, wash your face, put on contact lenses, etc. It is very hot in Asia right now and other people are trying to bring it over too. I'm so glad I had the chance to try it out as this product is not available around here as far as I know!

Lip balms from MyLipStuff.com: Being a lipbalms junkie - thanks to my constantly dry and chapped lips - I've been curious about those handmade, natural, vegan and cruelty lipbalms so when I was given the opportunity to try some, I had to say yes!

Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips: Please don't hate me! I know Crest belongs to P&J which is evil because they test on animals, but do you know how hard it is to find a teeth whitening product that is cruelty-free, that doesn't cost an arm and a leg and that actually works? My teeth are naturally yellow, and to make things worst, I'm addicted to coffee and tea. I have tried many kinds of whitening products such as toothpaste and mouthwash but nothing really worked. Do you have any idea how pricey these teeth whitening products are? This Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips box retails for $54.99 - I absolutely can't afford that.

With this review, I will also have a little surprise for you - that's another reason why I couldn't refuse this product.

I'm making big efforts to go completely cruelty-free but it's harder than I thought! If you know of any cruelty-free teeth whitening products, please do let me know!

Anastasia Beverly Hills Beauty express For Brows and Eyes in Blonde: I have never used something like this before and I must say, I'm very excited to try it out! Hopefully it will help to tame my unruly brows!

$50 gift certificate to Mirage New York: This is actually the first time I won a prize from a radio station! Thank you 94.7 Hits FM!

November issue of Glamour: I'm often told that I look like Kristen Stewart! I can see a resemblence in the face shape and maybe the eyes... What do you think?

November issue of Cosmopolitan: OMG What's with the getup, seriously? I know it's Nicki Minaj but still...

And the winner of my EnvyDerm mascara giveaway is...

♫ Sexy and I Know It - LMFAO

Mail of the Week (September 5 - 9)

P&G brandSAMPLER samples: The samples I received were quite disappointing as I've been told this edition was one of the most interesting to date. Here's what I got:

• Gillette Odour Shield Antiperspirant/Deodorant (great to keep in my handbag!)
• Gillette Fusion ProSeries Thermal Face Scrub
• Cascade All in 1 2 pacs

Skindinavia Bridal Makeup Finish Picture Perfect Hold Ultra Fine Long Wear Makeup Setting Spray: I won the prize #5 of Holly's month's worth of giveaways, which was a Skindinavia Makeup Setting Spray in the finish of my choice (I chose the Bridal Makeup Finish). This is the first makeup spray I own and I can't wait to try it! Thank you Holly! =D

October 2011 issue of Glamour

♥Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera

Mail of the Week (August 15 - 19)

Thursday Plantation products: I have been kindly given the opportunity to try some Thursday Plantation products from Abundance Naturally. Here's what I was sent:

• Tea Tree Blemish Stick
• Tea Tree Liquid Filled Cotton Tips
• Tea Tree Lip Balm
• Tea Tree Face Wash Foam
• Tea Tree Hand & Body Lotion

I keep hearing about the wonders of Tea Tree products but I've never had the chance to try some for myself, so I'm very excited!

September 2011 issue of Glamour

♥Little Bad Girl - David Guetta ft. Taio Cruz & Ludacris

Mail of the Week (July 11 - 15)

My prize from Minnie's giveaway: I was extremely lucky to win a selection of MAC products of my choice from Minnie! I just couldn't believe it when she announced me as the winner of her amazing giveaway, as I could never afford MAC products with my tight University student budget. Here's what I received:

• Crème Cup Cremesheen Lipstick (light blue pink)
• Fleur Power Powder Blush (soft bright pinkish-coral)
• Bronze Eye Shadow (gold brown with gold-bronze shimmer)
• Ebony Eye Pencil (soft black)
• Just Superb Cremesheen Glass (dirty neutral pink)

L - R: Fleur Power, Bronze, Ebony, Just Superb, Crème Cup

Thank you sooooo much Minnie!!!

My prize from Catherine's giveaway: When Catherine featured this cute Vaseline tin in one of her recent haul posts, I was so sad that we don't have Superdrugs here in Quebec! I haven't even found the little tins anywhere neither. So she kindly decided to host a giveaway and I was one of the three lucky winners! Here's what I received:

• Vaseline storage tin
• Vaseline Lip Therapy 
• Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy Lips with Rose and Almond Oil
• Vaseline Lip Therapy with Cocoa Butter
• Vaseline Lip Therapy with Aloe Vera
• Swizzels Maltow Double Dip Orange and Cherry
• Love Hearts

Thank you Catherine! =D

New Jergens Naturals Aloe Soothing Body Moisturizer with Cucumber: I was given the opportunity to try and review this new moisturizer from Jergens. I was happily surprised to learn that this range is cruelty-free (or are all Jergens products cruelty-free?) and it is also made with 94% natural ingredients. I'm curious to see how it will help with my eczema.

My Apothica order: I placed my order on July 6, it was shipped on July 7 and I received it the next Monday, July 11 - talk about fast delivery! Here's what I ordered:

• Too Faced Leopard Love Complexion Perfection Kit
• XEN-TAN Deep Bronze Instant Self-Tan 
• Avène Cicalfate Restorative Skin Cream

With every Apothica order you make come some samples. This time I received a sample of The Art of Shaving Pre-Shave Oil and some band-aids in a very handy little Avène packaging to keep in my handbag.

peta2's I am Not a Nugget Leggings: The moment I saw these leggings featuring the cute Nugget, I knew I had to have them and didn't hesitate to redeem 7000 Street Team points for a pair. These leggings are claimed to be comfy and made of a thicker material than most other leggings on the market, but I was a little disappointed when I tried them on. I ordered them in Small but they are a little loose and not as fitting as I thought they would be, and they also didn't really appear to be especially warm.

PETA's Vegan College Cookbook: I hesitated a long time before ordering this book because from the reviews I read on the net, it seemed like a very average cookbook because some of the recipes aren't even recipes (like grilled cheese, salsa, etc). I decided to order it anyway because it was free (it "costed" me 8000 Street Team points) but it's available in the PETA catalog for $14.99. I received it today so I haven't had the time to properly read it yet, but I'm very eager to try those recipes!

August 2011 issue of Cosmopolitan

August 2011 issue of Glamour

♥ What Them Girls At - David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida

Mail of the Week (May 30 - June 3)

My prize from Natalie's giveaway: The prize was Sigma 12 Brush Kit Make Me Classy in Black. I still can't believe I won her giveaway out of 430 entries (not to mention she has 2600+ followers!) I thought my prize would never come as I won back in April (around the 10th), so I contacted Sigma about this and they told me they had never shipped it LOL. It was finally shipped on May 18 and I got it on June 2. Yey! =D

Here's what the kit includes:

• Eyeliner - E05 - An extra-fine tipped synthetic fiber brush that delivers a precise, firm, even stroke to line the eyes.  
• Pencil - E30 - Precise application of color on the crease, outer corner, and upper and lower lash line. Also ideal to smudge out pencil liner. Natural bristles. 
• Tapered Blending - E40 - Rounded and tapered top. Specially designed to apply and blend color on the crease. Natural bristles.  
• Eye Shading - E55 - Soft and dense with a rounded finish. Can be used to apply pressed or loose eye shadows and pigments. Ideal to build intense color on the eyelid. Natural bristles. 
• Large Shader - E60 - Flat shape is ideal for application of cream formulas and eye shadow primers. It also works great with loose eye shadows or pigments. Can be used to apply color all over the lid or precisely on the lash line. Natural bristles. 
• Small Angle - E65 - Essential for the application of gel or cream eyeliner on the upper and lower lash line. This brush is also excellent for filling out the eyebrows. Synthetic bristles. 
• Medium Angled Shading - E70 - Angled, tapered, flat top. Ideal to apply highlight shades underneath the eyebrow and on the inner corners. It can also be used for a precise application of darker shades on the crease area. Natural bristles. 
• Large Powder - F30 - Very dense with a rounded top. Ideal to apply powder products on face and body. Natural bristles.  
• Large Angled Contour - F40 - The angled shape makes this brush ideal to apply blush or contour shades. Natural bristles
• Duo Fibre - F50 - Specially designed to generate an ‘airbrushed’ finish when used to apply liquid foundation. It can also be used to apply blush, highlight shades and loose pigments. Blend of synthetic and natural bristles. 
• Foundation - F60 - Can be used to apply liquid or cream foundation. It is also recommended to apply moisturizers and conceal large areas. Synthetic bristles. 
• Concealer - F70 - The rounded, tapered, flat shape makes this brush ideal to conceal the under eye area. It is also recommended for a precise application in small areas. Synthetic bristles.

That is amazing! Who needs more brushes after that? Thank you so much Natalie! =D

Crystal Light samples: If you like Crystal Light Canada Facebook page, you will be able to request 3 free samples (just click on the "Free Samples" tab on the left). I got the following flavours:

• Strawberry Orange Banana
• Lemon-Lime
• Raspberry Ice

Elemis FreshSkin Discovery Kit: In May, I had the chance to try some of Elemis FreshSkin products, but now they have sent me some more! Here's what the Discovery Kit includes:

• Dreamy Sleep Night-Time Moisturiser / 15ml: Intensely hydrating night time moisturizer improves skin vitality and radiance whilst you sleep.
• Skin Glow Exfoliating Face Wash / 25ml: With a deep pore cleansing action, this exfoliating facial wash gently polishes and helps refine skin texture for an instant glow.
• Softly Softly Daily Moisturiser / 15ml: Breathe life into your skin with this light and non-greasy daily moisturizer that soothes and softens.
• Peachy Perfect Gentle Face Wash / 30ml: Leave your skin beautifully glowing and soft to the touch!
• Deep Clean Purifying Facial Mask Purifying Face Mask / 3 Sachets: This blend of natural clays, goji berry extract and frankincense oil help to draw out impurities.

Coupon for a free Nesquik Less Sugar Flavoured Milk Beverage: You can still request your free coupon here. If they have exceeded their amount of coupons per day, try the next day.

July issue of Cosmopolitan: Gorgeous Rihanna and her amazing hair on the cover (:

July issue of Glamour: I'm so happy to see Blake on the cover, although I don't know if it's just me but something looks strange with her face... too much Photoshop maybe?

♥ Save The World - Swedish House Mafia (is it wrong that this song actually makes me sad?)

Mail of the Week (May 9 - 13)

 June issue of Glamour

Coupon from Save.ca for a free box of Kellogg's Corn Flake cereal

Product samples from LaVaque: I didn't know about this brand but their tweezers come with a lifetime guarantee, how great is that? I was sent some Standard Slanted Tweezers and Crystal Nail Files to review.

Products samples from Pink Dandy: Everything from their website look so yummy! Here's what I was sent:

• Whipped Satin Luxury Hand & Body Cream - Birthday Cake
• Pink Lace Body Perfume Oil - Citrus Splash
• Pucker Up Lip Balm - Peach Daiquiri

Reno 911 Female Deputy Adult Costume from Sexy Costume Discounters.com: This is a little random but I agreed to review this costume. Seriously, how could I have said no to a sexy Halloween costume? And let me tell you, I won't wait for Halloween to use it, if you know what I mean =P

Coupon for a free tub of Yoplait Asana yogurt

June issue of Cosmopolitan: Isn't Cameron just gorgeous?

Sample of Purex Complete with Zout

♥ Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO Ft. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock

Mail of the Week (February 7 - 12)

88 Color Earth Tone EyeShadow Professional Palette from KKCenterHK: I was given the opportunity to review more products from this website, and I was curious about this palette, as I'm a fan of neutral shades. I was so excited to try it that I have already took some pictures of the swatches. Stay tuned for my review!

 Coupons from P&G brandSaver

Google AdWords $100 Thank You Gift Card: To thank me for using AdSense and Google Analytics (which I don't use anymore), Google sent me this $100 AdWord gift card. The last time I received this card, I gave it away because it seemed too complicated to use, but this time, I'll give it a try.

 March 2010 issue of Glamour

Vichy Normaderm 7-Day Challenge samples: Some times ago, I ordered my samples from Vichy Normaderm Facebook page, but something went wrong and I thought I would never receive them. I'm glad I got them! They included 7 samples, but it's been three days since I've started using this moisturizer and I'm still at the first one. "Like" them on Facebook and then click the "Challenge" tab to order your free samples.

 March 2010 issue of Cosmopolitan

My prize from Libbeh's giveaway: I won the 3rd prize, which consists of a Bundle Monster nail stamping plate (BM10), but Libbeh also included lovely goodies:

• Bundle Monster nail stamping plate (BM10)
• samples of Sephora Colorful Mono Eyeshadows
• super cute Piyo stickers
• sample of Kate Somerville Skin Health Expertise CytoCell Dermal Energizing Treatment
• mini nail file

Yey, my first Konad plate! Thank you Libbeh! =D

Mail of the week (January 3 - 7)

I don't know if you have noticed but I didn't do a "Mail of the week" post last week as it was the Holidays so nothing was delivered in our mailbox.

 

My order from Apothica.com: I finally placed my first order with Apothica! I was so excited to receive it (it only took 3 days to arrive!), but I'm disappointed to see that Too Faced Natural Eye Palette is missing )= It's on back order, but instead of telling me so, they shipped the rest of my order anyway. But I guess it's OK because the palette will be automatically shipped as soon as it is re-stocked. Here's what I received:

• Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils
• Burt's Bees Baby Bee Skin Creme
• NuCèlle Mandelic 10% Serum (free sample)

I can't wait to try this mascara, I've heard lots of great things about it!

 Your Girlfriend My Girlfriend shirt from Zazzle.com for my boyfriend: I thought this was funny! 

February issue of Fashion magazine: This is my last issue. I guess I'm not enough into fashion to fully enjoy this magazine.

  My prize from I Love... Cosmetics: Thanks to Claudia, I recently discovered this UK based brand and entered one of their Facebook sweepstakes, and... guess what? I won a blueberry & smoothie lip balm, which smells absolutely yummy! I will definitely be reviwing this product and testing some more from this brand. Oh yeah, and the best part about I Love... Cosmetics? They don't test on animals!

February issue of Glamour: Am I the only who don't get who are the Kardashian? What do they do for a living?