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)

Currently using (April) + Mail

So out of boredom, I've decided to jump on the "What I'm currently using" bandwagon. I will try to do this around the middle of each month, along with my "Currently loving" posts.

BODY

Body wash: Glamour Gal Shower Gel with the essence of roses, violets, lavender & musk
Scrub: my homemade olive oil and brown sugar scrub
Moisturizer: Calgon Take me away! Mmmmm! Cotton Candy Body Lotion
Hand lotion: Earth Therapeutics Gardener's Hand Repair Protective Conditioner
Deodorant/antiperspirant: Dove Ultimate Go Fresh Energizing Grapefruit & Lemongrass scent

FACE

Cleanser: Noxzema The Original Deep Cleansing Cream with Eucalyptus Oil review + mark. That's Deep Purifying Cleanser with sugar maple/black willow bark
Toner: Nivea Visage Gentle Toner + mark. Mist Opportunity Multi-Tasking Refresher with kiwi/grapefruit
Scrub: Freeman Moisture Rich Apricot & Wild Cherry Deep Impact Lathering Facial Scrub
Mask: Avon Solutions Winter Moisturizing Mask
Day cream: Avon Basics Extra Hydration Face Cream review
Night cream: Avon Solutions Winter Nourishing Night Cream review
Eye cream: Avon Solutions Plus Ageless Results Intensive Line Filler + Burt's Bees Radiance Eye Cream with royal jelly + Lancôme Rénergie Microlift Eye R.A.R.E Superior Lifting Eye Cream
Treatment: Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Anti-Blemish Pen

HAIR

Shampoo: Personnelle Colour Protection Shampoo
Conditioner: Alberto Moisture Soak Conditioner + Clairol Perfect 10 Nice 'n Easy Color Seal Intensive Conditioning Cream (6 weekly treatments)
Mask: -
Styling products: -

MAKEUP

Foundation: -
Concealer: Marcelle Concealer Palette in Universal Beige + Joe Fresh Style Duo Concealer in Light
Bronzer: Annabelle Mineral Powder Bronzer in Terra
Blush: Annabelle Mineral Powder Blush in Au Naturel
Powder: Annabelle Satellite Pearl Powder in Celestial Pearl
Highlighter: Annabelle Satellite Pearl Powder in Celestial Pearl + Maybelline Expert Wear Eye Shadow Single in Vanilla
Eye shadow: Annabelle Mineral Pigment Dust in Solar, Violet Vibe and Myth
Mascara: Maybelline Lash Stiletto in Very Black review
Eyeliner: Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner in Onyx
Lipstick: -
Lipgloss: Marcelle Vita-Lip Plumping Gloss in Rio Rose

Pictures are from weheartit.

Friday, I received my Avon order in the mail:

Their mega box again... even if I only ordered two things -_-

Of course, they included brochures and bags (since when do they include bags in our order?!), but an enveloppe would have been perfect! What a waste... but don't worry, my mother always uses my Avon boxes to store other things =P

I ordered the SuperExtend Mascara and the SuperSHOCK Mascara as they were only $4.99 each, but the SuperSHOCK was sold out, so I will receive it with my next order -_-

I'm sick of it, there's always something missing in my Avon orders, and you know what's even worst? They don't automatically send you the missing item as soon as they get it at the warehouse, no, you have to place another order for them to include the missin product in it! So as long as you don't order something else, you won't get your hands on that item. ARGH.

I was one of the lucky winners of a Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging Eye Roller from the Loulou Beauty Lottery contest that appeared in the March issue, and I received my prize Monday:

It retails for around $26 at my local Wal-Mart, which is a lot in my opinion! I'm glad I got the chance to try it for free, as I'm a little suspicious about it. I don't have puffy eyes, but I do have fine lines starting to show around  my eyes. 

I just noticed that on the eye roller, it's written "Avoid contact with eyes." LOL.

Bobette and Shelby wanted to play with me yesterday night:

Please excuse my weird expression (I tried to cover the evidence), but I tried to watch over them while smiling for the camera LOL.

Of course, one of them peed on me, just when I was fresh from the shower! My brother says it's because they love me... yeah right! xD

March empties + March favourites

I've finally used up three products this month - and since the beginning of the year! Here they are:

Avon On Duty 24 Hours Clear Protection Anti-Perspirant Deodorant: I hated it. You will see why in my upcoming review.

Freeman Goodstuff Organics Moisture Shea Butter Vitamin E Whipped Body Butter: This is LOVE. Everything is amazing about it! See my review here.

Fruits & Passion Orange Cantaloup Shower Gel: I feel like it takes forever to finish a shower gel, so I'm glad I finished one this month.


And now, onto my March favourites:

Avon Basics Extra Hydration Face Cream: I've been using it every day since I got it. It's great for winter, as it's thick (makes a great night cream, too). See my review here.

Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream with Eucalyptus Oil: I still can't believe I found this product in a Dollar Store for only 2$! It leaves my skin feeling fresh and clean, not to mention this amazing fresh scent! Even my doggie noticed; he couldn't stop smelling my face the first time I used this cleanser xD See my review here.

Jessica Simpson Fancy eau de parfum spray: it's my all-time favorite fragrance, but I've found myself reaching for it more often lately (maybe because spring is in the air?)

Marcelle Minerals Powder Blush in Natural Glow: I've been sent this blush to try and review, and I've been using it every day since I got it. It instantly adds radiance to the face.

Marcelle Vita-Lip Plumping Gloss in Rio Rose: I got it at the last Marcelle/Annabelle Warehouse Sale (if I remember well). It's supposed to plump lips after a continuous use, but even if I haven't seen results so far, I like the high shine and glossy effect it delivers.

Dove Ultimate Go Fresh Energizing Grapefruit & Lemongrass Scent: I took advantage of a 2 for 5$ sale out of curiosity, and I'm glad I did! I've been wanting to try the Go Fresh products for some times now.

Meet my other love, Guimauve (it means "marshmallow" in French), she's a 3 years old gerbil:

She's busy tearing cartboard to build her "nest".

Oups, looks like she saw me xD

I think she's hungry!

And here she is! She like to go into her food jar, grab some things and go back in her house and eat them.

With my mother. Isn't she cute?

Review: Noxzema The Original Deep Cleansing Cream with Eucalyptus Oil

Price: around 9$ for 50 ml 10.75 OZ (304 g)


The claims:

There's clean, and then there’s way down deep clean. The Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream is specially formulated to break down and remove dirt, oil and makeup – and it conditions while it cleans, so it leaves your skin feeling soft and refreshed – all with that classic Noxzema tingle.

What it does:

Dissolves dirt, oil and makeup Refreshes skin with its one-of-a-kind tingle Conditions as it cleans

Pros:

+ skin feels fresh and clean
+ refreshes skin with tingle
+ big jar of product
+ a little goes a long way

Cons:

- I didn't feel like it conditioned my skin
- I didn't feel my skin was softer after use
- I feel like it dried my skin after several use

What I think:

I love cleansers that leaves your skin feeling fresh and squeaky clean, and I didn't know a cream cleanser could achieve it! Since this one contains menthol, you can really feel that your skin is refreshed and it will smell great for some times after washing it with this product. Also, I love the tingle. The downside is that I was so overwhelmed with this product that I used it morning and night - which I usually don't do in the winter - and my skin began to feel dry some days ago. Maybe the Plus Moisturizers Deep Cleansing Cream with Eucalyptus Oil + Moisturizers would have been better for winter use...

 I must mention that I was confused with the texture of this product at first. I thought it would be creamy, you know, just like a body cream, but no, it's more like a solid cream. I even thought I had picked an expired jar xD

I hope this helps you understand what I mean about the texture. This is what it looks like after a few uses.

 It looks chunky...

 but it melts into a milky texture when you start massaging it onto wet skin.

I'm not sure if that's the reason why this product landed in a Dollar Store, but the look of the packaging is changing:

Repurchase or recommend? yes

Rating: ★★★★/5