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

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!

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

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

BringItOnCanada is giving away free Playtex samples.

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.

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)

Beauty buzz: Bioré bonus package

Last week, I went to Wal-Mart with my boyfriend. I had a 2.00$ off coupon for any Bioré face cleanser, and I found something good!

It's a special package including a Bioré Ice Cleanser For Blemish prone Skin and a Schick Quattro For Women razor. The razoz has a retail value of 7$, and I got the cleanser and the razor for around 8$.

Two Bioré Deep Cleansing Nose Strips and a 2$ off coupon were also included in the package. I won't be using the nose strips since I don't like or need those things, but my boyfriend does.

I will be reviewing that cleanser soon! I've used it a few times, and I'm loving it so far!