06.30.08
The Body Shop Vanilla Body Lotion
Sorry about the lack of posts over the weekend ladies. I was asked at the last minute to house and dog sit by some friends and I didn’t have a chance to fire off a couple posts before I left.
I’m a big fan of The Body Shop. I really like their body butters. I had never tried any of hteir body lotion though so I decided to give it a go.
I tried the Vanilla flavor, as vanilla is one of my favorite scents. This is where I think this product excels. It smells great but isn’t too strong. I found that it doesn’t moisturize as well as some of the other moisturizers I have, but it still gets the job done. It goes on well and is absorbed without feeling greasy for the most part, although I did have a few grasy feeling moments.
My bottle is almost empty, I only have enough for another two weeks, so I know I’ll have to head on over to The Body Shop to get another one. In addition to making great products The Body Shop also doesn’t test on animals and gets some of it’s ingredients from community trade sources (meaning that producers are paid a fair wage that they’re able to live off of). They’re also having a great sale going on now, with up to 50% off selected items.
Available at The Body Shop or online (http://thebodyshop-ca.stores.yahoo.net/) for $14.
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06.27.08
Deals of the Week
I have to apologize for the late post today, I’ve been busy.
Zellers (Sales start today.)
Herbal Essences Hair Color 6.97 reg 8.49
Pantene Haircare Products 6.97 reg 8.97
Sunsilk Haircare Products 2.97 reg 3.99
Olay Bodywash 7.77 reg 8.77
10% off St Ives Facial Cleansers, Hand, and Body Lotions
$1 off Maybelline Mineral Powder Makeup
25% off all cosmetic bags
Neutrogena Anti Oxidant Age Reverse Night Cream 19.19 reg 23.99
20% off all other Neutrogena Beauty Products
Thermasilk Haircare Products Buy one get one free
Shopper’s Drug Mart (Sales start tomorrow.)
Olay Facial Cleansers or Quench Products Selected types and sizes 20% off
L’Oreal Lip or Eye Products 30% off
Tresemme Styling or Dove Haircare Products Selected types 3.99
Covergirl Lip Incredible, Trushine, Wetslick Lip Color, Fantastic Lash, Lash Exact, or Volume Exact Mascara Selected types 5.99
Aveeno Sun care Products Selected types and sizes 9.99
Coppertone Sun care Products Selected types and sizes 8.99
Neutrogena Sun care or Sunless Tanning Products Selected types and sizes 25% off
The Healing Garden Bath Products Selected types and sizes 6.99
Quo Lip Liner 15% off
Revlon Custom Creations Foundation, Makeup Eraser Pen, 3D Extreme, Luxurious Lengths Mascara, Moon Drops, Super Lustrous, or Shiny Sheers Lip Color 15% off
Physicians Formula Organic Wear Products Selected types 20% off
Quo Shimmer Block, Mineral Eye Duo, or Flip Lipstick Selected types 20% off
Maybelline New York Super Stay Lip Balm, Lip Liner, Bronzer, Blush, or Eye Products 25% off
Cover Girl Outlast Lipstick or Double Lip Shine Selected types 9.99
Almay TLC Foundation, Smart Shade Blush or Makeup 15% off
Goody Ouchless Elastics Selected types and sizes 30% off
Revlon Nail Enamel or Nail Treatments 20% off
L’Oreal Coleur Experte Hair Color Selected types 19.99
Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color Selected types 8.99
Yes to Carrots Bath, Hair, or Skin Care Products 15% off
Cover Girl Advanced Radiance Makeup Selected types 20% off
Pantene Pro V Expressions Hair Care Products Selected types and sizes 8.99
Pantene Pro V Restoratives Hair Care Products Selected types and sizes 8.99
Pantene Pro V Collectiosn Hair Care Products Selected types and sizes 4.99
Vive Pro Hair Care Products Selected types and sizes 4.99
Dove Body Wash Selected types 4.99
Nivea or Blistex Lip Balm Selected types and sizes 1.99
Dove Energy Glow Face, Body, or Lotions Selected types 15% off
Bic Soleil Disposable Razors Selected types 5.99
06.26.08
Maire Claire July 2008
I picked up my July issue of Marie Claire the other day and was excited to see Sarah Jessica Parker on the cover. There are three more additional “covers” inside with the other ladies of Sex and the City. My favorite one has to be Cynthia Nixon. There is an interesting article about SATC, everything from how the actresses were cast to their wardrobes. There’s also some great suggestions for summer proof makeup, even some drugstore brands are included.
The July issue of Marie Claire is available at newsstands now.
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06.25.08
Neutrogena Alcohol Free Toner
I recently picked up a bottle of this at my local Shopper’s Drug Mart and I have to say that I’ve fallen in love with it over the last couple weeks. I will never again use a toner with alcohol in it again. I had always thought that to get my skin as clean as it could get I needed something with alcohol in it, but this product proves that that isn’t the case.
One of my favorite things about it is it’s scent. First off it doesn’t stink of alcohol. Secondly it has a great refreshing smell that I’ve been racking my brain trying to place, but I just can’t. Anyways, I really like the smell of it.
It also does a great job of getting rid of dirt and oil, all the while being gentle for my sensitive skin. You really can’t go wrong with this toner.
Available at drugstores for $6.
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06.24.08
Aveeno Active Naturals Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion
I’ve never used any Aveeno products before this one. I’m so glad I found this though because it’s an amazing moisturizer. It contains oatmeal, which is explained on aveeno.ca that even in ancient times in Greece, Egypt, and Rome oatmeal was used to help moisturize the skin.
I have super dry hands and I had been on the hunt for something that would really keep them nicely moisturized. I had used lots of other moisturized that kept them feeling good for an hour or two but I wanted something more longer lasting.
Finally I decided to try Aveeno’s Active Naturals Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion. I really really like it. It doesn’t go on greasy. It gets absorbed into my skin fairly quickly. My hands feel luxuriously moisturized and soft for hours at a time, even though hand washing. I was even using this throughout the winter when my hands are at their worst and it kept my hands in shape. I had one exceptionally dry spot on one of my hands that wasn’t getting better using anything else. Within a couple days of using this it was gone! I was very impressed.
Available at drugstores for about $8.
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06.23.08
Deals of the Week June 21 2008 Part 2
So it turns out last night I got the flyers for Wal Mart and London Drugs after I had already written the DOTW post. So here’s Part 2.
Wal Mart
Selected Coppertone Products 8.97
Olay Thermal Pedicure 8.66
Aussie Hair Care Products Selected Types and Sizes 2.96
Olay Ribbons Body Wash Selected Types 7.47
Veet Ready to Use Wax Strips 9.43
Garnier Cleansing Cloths or Gel 6.29
Garnier Skin Natural Fresh Cream or Moisturizer 8.52
Nivea Q 10 Day or Night Cream 14.46
London Drugs
All Mascaras 25 % off
Makeup Remover Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Dover Hair Care or Body Wash 3.99
Olay Quench Lotion 7.99
Olay Body Wash 3.99
Pantene Hair Care Selected Products 3.99
Gillette Venus Embrace Razor 11.99
Rimmel Eye Products 25% off
L’Oreal Eye Products 25% off
Buy 2 Almay Products save $5 with in-store coupon
Tweezerman Products 20% off
06.22.08
Freeman Barefoot Iced Teaberry and Mint Foot Lotion
I found this at the drugstore a couple weeks ago when I was looking for something to keep my feet looking pretty. I haven’t used any Freeman products since I was in high school so I figured why not?
To start off with, I love the scent of Iced Teaberry and Mint. It’s not like anything I’ve smelled in other products. It’s great. As far as moisturizing and keeping your feet soft, it does a great job. It absorbs quickly into your skin and doesn’t feel greasy. Although I do recommend using it at least once, if not twice a day to keep your feet looking their best. I house sat a couple weekends ago for some friends and forgot to bring this with me. When I got home and started using it again it took a day or two for my feet to get back to their soft and moisturized selves.
The Iced Teaberry and Mint flavor also comes in a Cream Pumice Foot Scrub, which is next on my list of foot products to try.
You can pick it up at drugstores for $6.
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06.21.08
Deals of the Week June 21st to 27 Part 1
Zellers
Aveeno Sun Care Product 20% off
Jergens Natural Glow Express Body Moisturizer 8.97 reg 9.99
L’Oreal Color Riche Lipstick, True Match Super Blendable Makeup or Blush $2 off
Biore Skin Care Products $2 off
Coppertone Sun Care $1 off reg 8.97-9.97
Herbal Essences Hair Care Products 1.97 reg 2.99
Vasoline Lotion 2.97 reg 3.97
Q-Tips 2.47 reg 3.17
Shopper’s Drug Mart
Revlon Colorstay Cosmetic Products Selected types 15% off
Borghese Hand Treatments Selected types and sizes 15% off
Rimmel London Glam Eyes Mascarar, Underground Lip Gloss, or Eye Products Selected types 15% off
Marc Anthony Hair Care Products Selected types and sizes 8.99
Jergens Natural Glow Firming, Express, or Face Daily Moisturizer Selected types 7.99
L’Oreal Sublime Glow Selected types 9.99
L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Products Selected types and sizes 13.99
Frizz-Ease Hair Care Products Selected types and sizes 7.99
Frizz-Ease Hair Serum Selected types 12.99
Gillette Venus Disposable Razors 3’s Selected types 7.99
Gillette Venus Razor Selected types 35% off
Nair Hair Removal Products Selected types and sizes 15% off
Veet Hair Removal Products Selected types and sizes 15% off
Parissa Hair Removal Products Selected types and sizes 15% off
Fructis Hair Care Products Selected types and sizes 2.99
Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara, Moisture Extreme, or Shinylicious Lip Color Selected types 3.99
Olay Moisturizing Bar Soap or Body Wash Selected types 3.99
Garnier or Dove Skin Care Products Selected types and sizes 25% off
Nivea, Pond’s, or Noxema Skin Care Products Selected types and sizes 4.99
Yes To Carrots Bath, Hair, or Skin Care Products 15% off
St Ives Lotion or Facial Care Products Selected types 4.49
Aveeno Moisturizing Lotion or Facial Cleaning Products Selected types and sizes 8.99
Olay Age Transform or Quench Moisturizing Products Selected types and sizes 20% off
CoverGirl Advances Radiance Makeup Selected types 20% off
Pantene Pro-V Collections Hair Care Products Selected types and sizes 4.99
Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Hair Care Products Selected types and sizes 8.99
Pantene Pro-V Expressions Hair Care Products Selected types and sizes 8.99
L’Oreal Vive Pro Hair Care Products Selected types and sizes 4.99
Alberta European Shampoo, Conditioner, or Extreme Styling Products Selected types and sizes 3.99
Dove Bar Soap or Body Wash Selected types 4.99
Various Revlon Cosmetics 15% off
L’Oreal Infallible Makeup, True Match Blush, or Makeup Selected types 8.99
Maybelline New York Super Stay Lip Balm, Lip Liner, Bronzer, Blush, or Eye Products Selected types 25% off
Cover Girl Outlast Lipstick or Double Lip Shine Selected types 9.99
Quo Shimmer Block, Mineral Eye Duo, or Flip Stick Lipstick Selected types 20% off
Almay TLC Foundation, Smart Shade Blush, or Makeup Selected types 15% off
Revlon Nail Enamel or Nail Treatments Selected types and sizes 20% off
Natural Instincts Hair Color Selected types 8.99
06.20.08
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen
I got this sunblock at Shopper’s Drug Mart a few weeks ago and I’ve fallen in love with it. I have very fair skin and am really susceptible to the sun. I don’t tan, I burn. This means that sunscreen is my best friend whenever I’m in the sun. I was intrigued by Neutrogena’s addition of Helioplex in their sunscreens. It’s supposed to help keep UVA rays from breaking down the sunscreen and then getting to the skin.
Just as the name says, this sunscreen goes on nicely and after rubbing it in it it doesn’t feel wet or greasy. According to the website it won’t clog pores (which is great for my breakout prone skin), is water and sweat proof, PABA free, and available in three different SPF’s, 55, 70, and 80. At a minimum I always go for SPF 50, so it’s great to have high SPF’s over and above 50.
Apply sunscreen with an SPF 15 at least 20 minutes before going into the sun to allow it to absorb into your skin. Available at drugstores everywhere.
Click here for a $3 off coupon for any Neutrogena sun care product. http://www.neutrogena.ca/suncare/en/coupon_suncare.asp
Check out the Canadian Cancer Society’s website at http://www.cancer.ca/ccs/internet/standard/0,3182,3172_1046449084_1049640810_langId-en,00.html for tips on applying sunscreen and being in the sun.
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06.19.08
Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner
I find it very easy to apply. Understand though that I’m not very coordinated but I’m still able to apply this eyeliner. I stayed away from eyeliner for years because I would try to put it on, get it all over the place, and give up for another six months. I do find though that the built in sharpener doesn’t work that well, and I therefore have to “sharpen” the tip with a Kleenex to bring the eyeliner to a sharper tip (I hope that makes sense).
I’m a little disappointed in this eyeliner. It doesn’t hold up to the claims that it “doesn’t budge” and has “all day wear”. By the end of the day the eyeliner is mostly still where I put it that morning but some of it has smudge and is on my lid, not where it should be. I think part of it is because I have fairly greasy lids and it makes it tough for my eye makeup to stay where it should be.
There are six great shades to pick from, including Espresso (dark brown), Onyx (black), Jade (green), Sapphire (blue), Cinnabar (light brown), and Pewter (gray). I use Espresso. Unstoppable Eyeliner is safe for contact lens wearers and those with sensitive eyes.
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