Bath And Body Works

Current Winter Savers!

1:30 AM


Winter is here and I am quite sad about it. Never have I hated winter so much until this year for some reason….oh I think its because I always hated summer since I didn't have air conditioning in my car but now that I have a new car I say eff winter and bring on the summer!


I did receive these masks from Farleyco.ca to review 

I honestly have been using Montagne Jeunesse Masks for years and years and years.. Here are some new faves I have been enjoying.

*Dead Sea Mud Spa
Mud infused fabric

*Red Earth Clay Spa
Clay infused fabric

*Green Tea Peel Off
Detox & Pore Cleansing

Does anyone else have a difficult time trying to describe how these masks make your skin feel? I can't explain but they are my go to mask when my skin is in need of some tlc. With this cold weather it's very needed! With the variety they have there is something for everyone plus they are very affordable. You can purchase these mask from most drug stores and Farleyco.ca


Okay is it just me or does anyone else want to eat half the Bath and Body Works products? Twisted Peppermint is effing delicious and I don't care if I choose to smell like a pack of gum, I heart it!

*Twisted Peppermint Body Spray-B&BW

*Twisted Peppermint nourishing hand cream- B&BW

*Batiste Dry Shampoo travel size which came in super handy for my recent trip where I chose to not wash my hair daily. I LOVE the smell too, Blush is my fave <3

*Vanilla Bean Noel -B&BW SO GOOD! I looked last year for this product but they said they didn't have a body spray out yet but thankfully this year they did because I could eat it!



I was so on the fence about WEN hair products but I had to bite the bullet a while back and try it, I still have a bit left of their stuff and am kind of milking it because I don't want to blow more $$$.

*Wen Sweet Almond Mint Re Moist Intensive Hair Treatment. This is one of my top 3 favourite hair masks I have ever used, it makes my hair feel like silk without weighing it down. It leaves it moisturized and feeling healthy. 

*Redken aerate 08- I LOVE this product!!!!! It is a light weight cream I used before I blow dry. Put maybe a quarter size just in my roots and it gives me the most body I have ever had in any product other then the Osis Dust it, but mix those two together and its great!



I doubt anyone will even read this post… I have been very MIA. Life has happened and I have been really out of the blogging world and into the photography world. I know it's just for fun because clearly I seem to fail at everything but I enjoy it. I am working on a new website at the moment but if your bored and feel like checking out anything here is my link =) Temporary Photography site!


ohh man is anyone else hating this winter?? this was my front door a few weeks ago =(



sick hey?

Hope everyone is doing well!!!!



False Lashes

Montagne Jeunesse & Renew Review

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 I was given the lucky opportunity to review some facial masks from Farleyco.ca.There is such a large variety I was shocked that most of these were different then the previous ones I have reviewed or purchased. I think there really is a mask for anything you need. Everything came in this really cute little holder that perfectly stores my facial masks! I actually have been kind of looking around for something to put them in and this is a perfect fit.


*RENEW YOU Platinum & Retinol Pure Radiance Hydrogel Masque
*RENEW YOU White Clay Smooth & Define Fabric Face Toner
*RENEW YOU Ultra Luminous Skin Brightening Treatment
*RENEW YOU Active Firming Collagen Face Masque
*MONTAGNE JEUNESSE Very Berry Ultra Moisturizing and Cleansing
*MESMORE EYES Full Lashes
*MESMORE EYES Eyelash Adhesive
*MONTAGNE JEUNESSE Mud Pac Anti Stress Masque
*MONTAGNE JEUNESSE Green Tea Peel Off
                             
I also have received these lashes to test out as well. I am slightly a newbie with false lashes, I can apply them but I don't wear them as often as I would like since I always think they will fall off or something lol.
They look natural but they are long and thick enough to actually add something to my lashes.

The first mask I am reviewing is the Montagne Jeunesse VERY BERRY Ultra Moisturizing and Cleansing Mask.
As soon as I read the name I thought I bet this smells amazing....and it does! Every mask I have tried from their line smells so good,it's one of the things I really like since who wants to put something that smells gross on their face? Not me.


"Bursting with the juice of pressed Blueberries and crushed Cranberries our fruity beauty is packed with antioxidants. Nourishing Peach Kernel oil and soothing Aloe will leave your skin refreshed and cleansed.
All Montagne Jeunesse products are Vegetarian Society approved, Not Tested on Animals and Cruelty Free (BUAV Approved)."


After just reading the package it is a must try! This mask is new to me and was excited to try it out.
I really liked it the Very Berry, it made my skin feel clean and soft after using. I like the fact it is full of antioxidants, great for your skin! My skin felt moisturized and really refreshed after.
I don't normally use the moisturizing masks and I noticed how this one didn't get all cracked up and drying like some masks do, so you know it is actually adding moisture in your skin.
I also really love that you get a few uses with these masks so for the $1.99 price it is well worth it!
I will for sure purchase this mask over and over... I actually kind of think it is my favorite one now!


My next favorite that I have tested out so far was the RENEW YOU SMOOTH & DEFINE Fabric Face Tonic. 


" Renew You Smooth and Define Fabric Face Tonic is a specially shaped fabric face masque impregnated with a unique White Clay formulation to help deeply cleanse and prepare the skin surface for maximum penetration of the anti-aging actives in the follow on serum.

Step 2 - once the skin is prepared with the clay tonic, the follow on Contouring Serum fortifies skin to help fight fine lines and gives a smoother, brighter look."

I think this was my first time trying out one of the Renew fabric masks and I was pleased to be able to give this a try!

 Sounds nice hey? WELL it was! I sometimes like the fabric masks for a change rather then the regular masks, even though the fabric ones are harder to fit and honestly it just reminds me of when I was a kid and I would bite the holes in the bologna and put it on my face lol...anyone else?

After using this fabric mask my skin felt amazing! I always like clay masks, I find I have a noticeable difference in the way my skin feels after and this was a really nice mask! I do think this mask helps with adding some firmness and moisture with your skin. I didn't notice my skin tone being anything crazy different.
Sadly I did not notice any find lines being smoothed but I think in order to see that effect you would have to use these a couple times a week?
The contouring Serum is nice too because you will get a few uses out of it,I like my serums =)

This mask is slightly more expensive it is around $5.99 but I would purchase a Renew mask once in a while I think as a treat to my skin... And if you are noticing better results then spending a little extra is always ok.

Okay my favorite things about these masks is they are cruelty free,animal bi product free and BUAV approved.


All of these products are available at Farleyco.ca.
  • Select Lawtons Drugs
  • Select Loblaws
  • Select Zehrs
  • Walmart 
You can also check out Farleyco at the following sites if you are interested!

  Blog
Facebook

I am currently working on the false lashes review and will get that posted soon!

 

Cortex

Random Buys

1:00 AM

You know I totally enjoy reading people's post about all the crap they buy =D So here is a couple random things I have bought throughout the past couple weeks.


Okay ever since I read Gaby's post about her body butter she had recently bought I was thinking OMG I WANT SOME TOO =D 
Oddly enough I don't actually think I have ever bought a full size body butter, I think I had been given a couple small ones throughout my life for a gift and thought when I saw this ahh what the hell I am buying it!
Well I lucked out, I had scratched a scratch and save thingy in the store and received 50% off my purchase So I got the Coconut body butter for $9 instead of $18
& the Holiday Cranberry Body Butter for $1! YES ONE FLIPPING DOLLAR!! lol That is the cheapest I think I have ever bought anything from there... There was a sale going on if you spent $35 you could get the cranberry body butter for a dollar and since I was buying a couple gifts there I spend $38 after the 40% off . I was pretty happy.
I am really quite in love with the coconut body butter, I love cranberry but I am not gonna lie I some how just smell alcohol or something with the cranberry one lol. It's okay but it just has something that links my mind to think of drinking! Damn I bought my mother the cranberry gift set =/ hopefully I am the only one who thinks that it smells a bit off!


Exotic ( I seriously swear it used to be called Exotica but some how the a has disappeared since my last bottle..does anyone know if I am crazy or what?)  This is my favorite burning oil ever! It's fruity and makes my house smell delicious! 


*MACADAMIA DEEP REPAIR MASK - this is my second lil pack and holy crap love it!!!
*MAYBELLINE BABY LIPS in Mint
*GIOVANNI  Natural Mousse Air-turbo Charged
*MONTAGNE JEUNESSE ICE CRYSTAL Exfoliating and Cleansing Facial

I saved the best for last....

I was very hesitant for a LONG time to purchase a styling wand(is that what you even call it??) but I finally did when I found it on sale at beautychoice.com for around $100. Yes that is expensive and not something I was overly happy to purchase but I believe it was around $160 so I thought what the heck.... and I LOVE IT!!!! I will do a review on this(unless no one is interested :,( lol ) and show you everything it comes with and why it's so cool...

I am actually really liking everything so far....what is the latest of random things you have purchased?


Cruelty Free

Montagnes Jeunesse Review

6:00 AM

I was very kindly sent a couple of Montagnes Jeunesse products a couple weeks ago from a very sweet PR Lady at Farleyco.ca to review and I finally got the chance to use them and get an idea of how they are!

Montagne Jeunesse Cool Eyes Anti-wrinkle

 
Montagne Jeunesse Anti Wrinkle Cool Eyes. These are great - try these clever little patches to help reduce fine lines, sagging skin and crows' feet. Your skin appears tighter, firmer and younger. Chill in the fridge.

All Montagne Jeunesse products are Vegetarian Society approved, Not Tested on Animals and Cruelty Free (BUAV Approved)

 So I don't have wrinkles just yet (knock on wood) but I am getting passed my early twenties =( and I like to be proactive with skin care and anti aging products. I think I am paranoid or something since a lady I used to work with told me my eyes looked old lol, so I felt maybe I needed to use something?
I am thrilled these are BUAV approved, cruetly free =D


First put them in the fridge for about an hour to make sure they are nice and cold
Then you remove one set of the cool eyes from pouch
Apply one patch under each eye and press down firmly to ensure it sticks
Leave on for 30-50 minutes for best results
Reseal pouch and put back in fridge ready for next use.


They reminded me of the black football players have under their eyes when they play lol.


 You can see there are 2 pairs in the packaging.
Also I didn't realize at first that there is a plastic backing on you do remove after you apply to face. I was thinking at first ohh no they don't stick at all,but they do once the backing is gone.




sorry for the messy lashes! It was 29 outside today and my mascara was melting!

Once these were on under my eyes the cool felt really nice on my face. It does feel like it is tightening the skin around the eyes. It felt weird wearing them for 50 minutes but I toughed it out! I actually think I did apply them backwards, after I looked at the package again but I don't think it really matters what end is on what part of eye.

After I did remove my cool eyes the skin did feel slightly tighter around the eye area. I know I can't really say it took away my wrinkles because I don't have any but maybe if I do use this in the future I will find it does help. I do think this was a nice little treatment to use and I will for sure use this again.  I would recommend this to anyone who does like to use face masks or any kind of eye treatments. These sell for around $3.99 which is good because you do get 2 uses out of one package.This is a good affordable and cruelty free option!

Next is my Montagne Jeunesse  Lip Healing Balm with Aloe and Spearmint
I am a total lip gloss/balm junkie. I can never go without, I always have a bunch in my purse,car,house just everywhere! So I was very happy to try this out.

With 100% natural Beeswax our ‘Healing Balm' moisturizing lip balm is completely free from nasty petroleum jelly. With almost 100% natural ingredients - and the tiny proportion that aren’t natural yet... we’re working on them!
  Moisturizing100% Natural beeswax, crushed spearmint and moisturizing Aloe Vera!
No Petroleum Jelly! 
 

 First off I love the smell of this! It smells like spearmint and is 99.1% natural...That has to be good for your lips!
I don't have dry lips (probably because I am always applying lip balm or gloss)But I have been using this daily and loving it! 
It does have a fairly thin formula, I do like them a little thicker. I feel it stays on better thicker but that doesn't bother me that much. My lips feel smooth and soft after using this!
I can't speak for someone with dry lips but I do think this is great for anyone who needs a decent lip balm and likes natural products!
I would recommend this and I think I will pick up another one once I use this one up. They are around $4.99 and available Here. I haven't seen them in stores just yet but maybe in the future they will be in stores?
 
I tried to take a picture of the bottom of the packing on the back but my camera wouldn't pick up a clear shot but I liked what they wrote:
We're vegetarian and animals are our friends-that's why we don't bash bunnies or add bits of animals.
It sounds so terrible to me thinking people add bits of animals?!And the other terrible things they do. SICK and MEAN. I am so happy this company is affordable and cruelty free!

What is your favorite Montagne Jeunesse product?

Hair Masque

Montagne Jeunesse Moisture Miracle & Volume Miracle Reviews

7:00 AM

Montagne Jeunesse

This brand is something I have used since I was young but I actually surprisingly hadn't tried out these two hair masques. Farleyco had very kindly sent me these for review and here it is!


MOISTURE MIRACLE & ULTRA SHINE SERUM

Shower your hair with you care! First boost it with the moisture rich Shea utter and Vitamin E then seal it with protective serum for soft shiny and revitalized hair.

Who isn't looking for hair that is soft and feels healthy? Clearly that is something I always dream of! I had a few days off this weekend due to the holiday Monday and had a chance to test them out. 


This is a 2 step masque with the Moisture Miracle and the Shine Serum


Vitamin E & Shea Butter



The Constancy isn't super thick which I usually like but it isn't like using water as some of the "masques" I have tried felt like that.
I really liked the smell of this masque,it wasn't too strong but it was nice that I could smell it. Once I had washed my hair, applied the mask I left it sit for about 15 minutes. The package states 5-10 minutes but I always leave it on a little longer. Then I applied the shine serum, let my hair air dry til it was almost dry then I used my blow dryer on low heat and my hair was Crazy soft!!I didn't notice any crazy shine but my hair did look shiny and healthy. This is a masque I would for sure purchase and use again. 

Now for the Voluminizing Masque! I am forever on the hunt for something that will help voluminize my fine straight hair, and this is my next test...

VOLUME MIRACLE&SHINE SERUM

Turn up the volume and give lifeless hair a lift!First give a big boost with Bilberry& Hawaiian Ginger Volume Miracle,followed with the Ultra Shine Serum to shape and shine.
Sounds nice hey?



This is also a 2 step masque with Volume Miracle & Shine Serum.


Bilberry & Hawaiian Ginger


This Masque is much more watery as you can see, if it was thick it would definitely not provide extra volume.Again I found the smell to be very nice and not too strong. This one was slightly different since you shampoo, rinse, only let sit for roughly 2 minutes then rinse, apply Shine Serum and I used my blow dryer to make sure I get the volume I am trying for. I have the flattest hair ever if it just air dries fully =/ . This left my hair feeling nice but sadly it did not provide me with extra volume =(   I probably would purchase this just because I am always using hair masques and this did make my hair feel nice. As well with both masques there is enough for 2 applications if you do not have really long thick hair, I wish I did but I don't =( So you are really getting your money's worth
Okay so one of my favorite things about these products is that they are Vegetarian society approved, cruelty free!!! They are also BUAV approved (with the Leaping Bunny logo) which is the only way for consumers to be 100% sure that the cosmetics they are using are cruelty-free.That puts my mind at ease.. I know I have quite a few products that aren't like this and I need to be switching to all cruelty free asap.
You can find any of these products if you are wanting more information on them at Farleyco.ca as well I have found some of these masques at my local Walmart under $2 a masque, Very very good prices!!

What was the last masque you have tried?

Mail

Mail!!! =)

8:14 PM

I absolutely Love getting mail especially when it isn't bills or junk mail...
Here is what I got in the past couple days!


I was very fortunate to receive these products to review from the awesome Farleyco.ca . Very very kind staff there =) Thank you!
Here is what I got:
*Montagne Jeunesse Moisture Miracle Hair Masque
*Montagne Jeunesse Volume Miracle Hair Masque
*Montagne Jeunesse Cool Eyes Anti wrinkle
*Montagne Jeunesse Lip Healing Balm with Aloe & Spearamint
*Plus White one Step 5 minute speed whitening Gel
All of these look really nice so I am very happy to try them out =) =)

I will hopefully be doing the review in the next week or so. 

AND!!!!! My Bathing suit from Vodaswim that I won from Gabys Voda Swim Give away! I was super excited to win this, as I honestly can never find a bathing suit I like so this will replace my Super store one I currently have lol... I am cheap! Thank you so much to Gaby and Voda Swim!!!


I know the picture is weird, my camera is being lame.. I will do better pictures and a review about this swim suit later on too.
As well my Sample from Monster Energy of their new energy shot- WORX Energy.
There is my mail for last week.

BTW this week might be slow for posts since it looks like another crazy week..I am taking care of my little sisters kitty and she is not enjoying my two cats so its a bit much for the next week trying to divide them up and give them all the attention they need..they are my kids so they require a lot lol.
I hope every ones having a good summer, and not melting away!

Batiste

Winners & Walmart Good Crap I got =)

10:45 AM

If you follow me on twitter you might have seen me talking about good crap that you buy at Walmart or Target or where ever you might find it =) Here is what I got at Winners yesterday...

My FIRST ELF THINGS EVER!!!!!!!! I am currently waiting for some Elf goodies in the mail from my lovely blogger friend but when I saw this at Winners I had to buy it! So forgive me if there is any similar in the package you are sending me.. I will use it i promise =)


Elf Summer Ready Best Sellers Collection:

*Eyelash Curler
*Lengthening & Defining Mascara
*Liquid EyeLiner
*Eye Shadow Trio -no color names =(

I found this at Winners and I honestly have yet to find an Elf product anywhere near where I live in Canada.. I didn't even think it was sold in Canada.The selection was small there, just kind of sets like this and their eye shadow books. So this was $9.99 and I am so curious if any of you American  bloggers or readers have purchased this or seen the price of this?

Next:


Everything here is from Walmart except the Joico and Batiste Dry Shampoo.
The Joico was purchased at Winners and I got the K-PaK Reconstructive conditioner just like the one from my other post and honestly these suckers are regularly like $42  or higher at some salons so when I saw this I had to have it. It is a Liter and will last me such a long time.Now the best part about all of this is that it was $19.99! I was stoked so I had to buy it.. then no more hair products for a while =) I am set!
I finally found my Batiste Colored Dry Shampoo in Black. This is usually around $9.99 at Shoppers Drug Mart and at Winners it was $5.99 so I bought 2.

These were purchased at Walmart:                                                   

*L'OREAL Ever Pure -Sulfate Free,no harsh salts,Natural Botanicals-It sounds good so hopefully it will be kind to my hair =)This was a little pricey $9
*Next is the usual Clean&Clear makeup dissolving cleansing wipes. I had a $3 off coupon and this was just under $6 so I paid 3 dollars for it =)
*Montagne Jeunesse Mask Apricot Mango scrub - $2
*L'OREAL Total  Repair Night-This ranges anywhere from $4-$7 but it was on for $3.96 and I had a $2 off coupon so it was super cheap!

And my last picture is from my very bestest friend Shari =)
She recently went to the states and she knows what a gumaholic I am and that I love to try every single kind ever!! So she was kind and bought me a few we don't have in Canada.. or not at least where I am living. Thank you =) =)


*Extra Dessert Delights gum-Key Lime Pie Yummy!
*Extra Desserts Delights Gum-Strawberry Shortcake YUMMMM
*Extra Fruit Sensations- Sweet Tropical my FAV!! 

Since I have had a couple days off this week and I think I am shopping WAY too much for my bank account =/ so I need to slow down soon on that =( 

Have you tried any of these products? What was the last thing you bought that you didn't overly need?


Cover Girl

Joe & Shoppers Drug Mart Mini Haul

9:38 PM


I have been eying the products at SuperStore from the line Joe for a while now and I haven't actually bought anything that comes to mind from this line, but always wanted too. I haven't been at SuperStore for a while but I had to run in there the other day and here is a couple things I picked up to try.

The picture is a little crappy but it was a nice set up.There were too many ppl in my way!

I forgot to mention that Joe is a Canadian line, it was created by Joseph Mimran who also has developed many successful fashion labels including Alfred Sung, Club Monaco and Caban, and he contributes to the Pink Tartan clothing collection.



*Bonnie Bell- Eyes shadow stick - 14K Gold-$5
*Joe Lip Stain - Sheer Pink-$6
*Joe Fine Tip Liquid Liner -Black (I have tried to get this for months and months and they actually had it in stock I was really surprised)-$6
*Joe Lip Gloss in Fresh Glass- $6

They aren't overly expensive for make up products and I have heard positive things from different reviews so we will see how they are!



*Montagne Jeunesse Sauna Masque-$2


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Shoppers Drug Mart:


* L'oreal - Total Repair Replenishing Detangling Care -$5
*Jergens Ultra Care-$4 (on sale)
*Cover Girl Wet Slicks - on sale two for $6


*Gauva Splash
*Raspberry Splash


* Arm and Hammer Spin Brush $8- I also had a coupon for $1 off


That is my mini haul that I spend more than I had expected too but hopefully its worth it! I haven't tried any of these except the Jergens & Montagne Jeunesse Mask so i am eager to see how everything is!

Have you had a chance to try any of these?

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