11.13.09
Sephora Holiday 2009 Catalog
Woohoo! This week I got Sehphora’s Holiday catalog in the mail. There’s so much stuff that I want. There’s also some great gift sets perfect for giving. Here’s a few of my faves.
Stila has put together another Lip Glaze gift set. It includes eight colors – four best sellers and four brand new colors. They all look like pretty colors. This one is on my Christmas list.
Philosophy has a great gift set too. It’s called The Bake Shoppe and includes a Pink Frosted shower gel, Raspberry Mousse shower gel (the shower gels also double as shampoo and bubble bath), Raspberry Mousse lip shine, and a Sweet Creamy Frosting body lotion. Mmmm, I can almost smell it now. I don’t think you could go wrong with this gift set.
So now that you know what’s on my Christmas shopping list what’s on yours? Anything that you have to have from the Sephora Holiday catalog?
11.09.09
Burt’s Bees Coconut Foot Creme
Winter is definitely creeping in. That means socks, slippers, shoes, and even boots. Ugh. I have to admit I would go barefoot 24/7 if I could. I just don’t like having things on my feet. I don’t know what it is, but it just doesn’t feel right.
I’ve recently been using Burt’s Bees Coconut Foot Creme. I’m really liking it too. It’s thicker than your typical creme, which makes it great for applying on your feet – it stays where you put it instead of dripping or sliding around. Because of it’s thickness it also feels like it really soaks into my skin, right where I need it.
Now the instructions recommend applying it at night and then putting cotton socks on. I agree that putting it on right before bed is a great idea, but I didn’t put socks on, though my feet definitely still felt moisturized. So I would say that the sock part is optional.
I’m really not a big fan of coconut. I don’t like the taste or the smell, but once I put this on my feet and washed my hands I didn’t smell it at all. It’s a good thing feet are a long way away from noses.
If your feet are feeling the effects of winter give Burt’s Bees Coconut Foot Creme a try. It’ll leave your feet feeling moisturized.
Disclosure: I bought this product myself.
Image: burtsbees.ca
11.03.09
Allure November 2009
How could I resist the November issue of Allure with covergirl Kristen Stewart? New Moon being released in just a few weeks, the interview with Kristen is a great read. One of my favorites is a look at how to do a great blowout yourself. And last but not least Allure picks their top fourteen picks for the winter – clothes, accessories, and makeup.
Disclosure: I bought this magazine myself.
Image: allure.com
10.28.09
Marie Claire November 2009
There’s a great interview with covergirl Hillary Swank in November’s issue of Marie Claire. Also inside is a great piece on face breams that say they deliver big results in fourteen days – but do they? Christina Hendricks from Mad Men also talks about her fashion sense.
Available at your local newsstand for $5.
Disclosure: I bought this magazine myself.
Image: marieclaire.com
10.26.09
Deals of the Week
Zellers
Herbal Essences shampoo or conditioner $2.49
L’Oreal Vive Pro shampoo or conditioner $1.50 off
L’Oreal foundations, pressed powders, and blush 20% off
Jergens lotion or Naturals lotion $3.99
L’Image or Herbal Essences hair color $5.99
L’Oreal Excellence hair color $9.89
Shopper’s Drug Mart
L’Oreal skin care products 25% off
L’Oreal blush or makeup products 25% off
Covergirl cosmetic products 10% off
Maybelline New York Seduction Gloss, liquid eyeliner, Define-a-Lash eyeliner, XXL, Pulse Perfection, or Define-a-Lash mascara 20% off
Almay and Revlon blush 15% off
Revlon Beyond Natural mascaera 15% off
Almay I-Color eye products 15% off
Calgon or Healing Garden bath products 20% off
Nivea Visage Q10, DNAge, or Expert Lift moisturizer 20% off
Dermaglow skincare products 20% off
Bioderm skincare products 20% off
Quo blush or makeup products 2 for $28
Revlon nail enamel 2 for $6
Aveeno hand cream or moisturizing lotion 2 for $12
Neutrogena facial cleansers 2 for $16
Olay facial cleansers 2 for $15
Superstore
Tresemme hair care or styling $3.99
L’Oreal Dermo Expertise facial skin care $18.99
Belle hair color $5.99
Fructis hair care or styling $6.99
Secret Flawless or Scent Expressions $2,49
Olay body wash $3.99
Olay Complete Ageless or Total Effects Moisturizer $19.99
L’Oreal, Garnier, or Biore cleansers $7.99
Maybelline Great Lash mascara $4.99
Wal Mart
Venus Spa Breeze rasor $7
Natural Instincts semi permanent hair color $7
Secret Fresh Effects $3,58
Olay Complete Ageless Skin Renewing lotion or Eye Brightening cream $19.97
Olay Botanical Fusion body wash $8
Pantene Pro-V Expressions or Restoratives shampoo and conditioner bonus pack $7.47
Crest Whitestrips Daily Multicare $34.96
Covergirl Continuous Color lipstick $4.47
Covergirl Lash Blast Lengthening mascara $8.47
London Drugs
Vichy Purete Thermal skincare $9.99
Olay Classic or Complete facial creme or lotion $8.99
Age Defying skincare $8.99
Garnier skincare 20% off
L’Oreal Dermo-Expertise skincare 20% off
Nivea body lotion $4.99
St Ives skincare $3.69
Jergens lotion $4.99
Burt’s Bees lip balm $3.99
Olay Botanical Fusion body wash $3.99
Revlon cosmetics buy 2 get the 3rd free
L’Oreal Color Riche lipstick or Voluminous mascara $6.49
Almay cosmetics 25% off
L’Oreal Voluminous mascara $6.49
10.24.09
Body Shop’s Body Butter Sale
The Body Shop is having a great promotion at the moment – 2 body butters for $30. They’re regularly $20 each so now is the perfect time to get some gifts for the holidays – and maybe one for yourself.
My fave has to be the cranberry one that comes out every holiday season, and for the rest of the year it’s hands down strawberry (click here to see my review). What’s your favorite scent?
Wondering which body butter is right for your skin? Check out this link for a handy chart to make picking one of the 15 different varieties easier.
The Body Shop’s Body Butters are available online or at your local Body Shop store.
Image: www.thebodyshop.ca
10.22.09
Covergirl Wet Slicks Crystals
Haha, I just realized I haven’t reviewed a lip gloss in over a year! It’s even better that I very rarely wear lipstick – I almost always go for a gloss. So here’s a first – enjoy!
It’s hard for me to pass up lip gloss when I’m out shopping – they’re just so pretty – and really, can you ever have enough? I had never tried Covergirl’s Wet Slicks Crystals Lip Gloss before so I thought I’d give it a go.
I’m pretty happy with it. While the brush isn’t anything special it does apply the lip gloss well, leaving my lips looking great but not feeling sticky. I have to reapply a few times throughout the day, particularly after eating. I really like the color – I went with Crush, a pink – it adds color and a little sparkle but it’s overpowering.
Wet Slicks Crystals Lip Gloss is available in eleven different colors – from berry to clear, and available at your local drugstore.
Disclosure: I bought this lip gloss for myself.
Image: covergirl.com
10.20.09
Covergirl Professional Super Thick Lash Mascara
I recently picked up this mascara at the drug store. I just can’t resist mascaras!
I decided to go with very black. The brush is great – I really like it. It’s not huge but it feels like it has substance. I thought it was easy to get the little lashes in the corners too. The formula was good too – it wasn’t clumpy and it added volume to my lashes. It stayed put and disn’t smudge throughout the day.
There are four colors available, but unfortunately it’s not available in a waterproof formula. According to the Covergirl website it’s ophthalmologically tested as well as being a great pick for sensitive eyes and those who wear contacts.
Covergirl’s Professional Super Thick Lash Mascara is available at your local drugstore for $8.
Disclosure: I bought this product myself.
Image: covergirl.com
10.17.09
Deals of the Week
Super Store
Herbal Essences hair or styling products 2 for $5
Dove hair care of styling products $2.99
Dove Ultimate Clear antiperspirant $2.99
Dove face care $5.99
Dove body wash $3.99
Covergirl, Maybelline, L’Oreal, or Rimmel mascaras 3 for $12
Olay Total Effects or Regenerist cleansers and cloths $9.99
Olay Total Effects ot Regenerist facial skin care moisturizers $19.99
Wal Mart
Dove body wash $7.47
Aveeno daily moisturizer $9.88
L’Oreal Paris Superior Preference hair color $10
Garnier Fructis shampoo or conditioner $3
Olay Pro X starter kit $63.88
L’Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes mascara $11.66
09.21.09
Secret Invisible Antiperspirant
I’ve been using this antiperspirant for a few weeks now and let me tell you I’ve really been testing it. I’ve had a couple weeks of summer like weather and it’s been really hot. My job requires me to be outside quite a bit too so I’ve really given it a test.
I found that to ensure that it is indeed invisible I was only able to put one or two swipes of it on – anymore than that and it was visible. Unfortunately for me I needed more than two for odor protection so the invisible advantage wasn’t for me.
Once I had enough on though it worked like a charm. No BO or wetness. I went for the baby powder scent – I always do – but it’s also available in Sheer Clean, Shower Fresh, and Spring Breeze. I checked out the other ones when I got this one and my next favorite scent is definitely Spring Breeze.
If you’re Canadian check out save.ca for coupons for Secret Invisible Antiperspirant.
Image: overstockdrugstore.com
