Clayton ShagalJojoba & Loofa Exfoliating Body Gel Case
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Kayali Invite Only Amber 23 Review
I had to check myself with this one. Why was I so surprised that it smelled so good and that I liked it so much? Probably because my feed is full of niche, discontinued, vintage, high-end and sometimes hard to find, and this was just a click away.
Boozy spicy cherry and perfect for the fall. Don’t be turned off by the cherry note, this scent is not as gourmand as you might think, and the cherry dissipates quickly.
I didn’t have high hopes for this one, and it’s available online only, but it surprised me in a good way, maybe because my expectations were so low.
Kayali is a Huda Beauty brand, so maybe I was expecting it to be unrefined, but I’m thinking they did their market research and are giving people exactly what they want.
You can watch my video review of it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Plj0gYE_iVs&list=PLEtaWkrX5pRfikf9-ujYoOOkKug06NY0n&index=48&t=5s
Available at Sephora or from the Sephora website.
Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl
A bottle you’ll either love or hate, and a scent I can’t stand on myself but smells gorgeous on other people. Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl. A fruity rose with a dry, clean musk base. Starts off with tarte juicy berries, almost like cranberries actually.
The rose is nice and fresh, almost crunchy like an apple. And then, on me, this turns cloyingly sweet before a vetiver-musk dry down that comes hours later. There are moments when it’s a beauty and the fresh rose is a favourite note of mine, and then I gets wafts of cloying sweetness that I get from a lot of other mainstream releases. It makes my throat hurt. If your skin doesn’t sweeten things, then this is more suited for you, and a number of other people who wore this, really wore it well. So great for others, not for me.Also, a beautiful fine mist atomizer, omg, I love that so much. It’s always a nice touch on a new bottle of perfume.
$130 at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Vichy Normaderm Phytosolution
I’m just going to say that Black Friday is great for picking up things you are already using anyway. Skincare is in that category. You’re already going to use cleansers and serums so if you see your favs on sale, it’s a good time to get them. I’ve gotten a restock of the Vichy Phytoderm Cleanser, and this is a foaming cleanser that smells so good. I don’t always use a foaming cleanser, but I do like it after workouts so I think it would be good for anyone that has oily skin. The double action Anti-Acne Lotion is great because it has hyaluronic acid and salicylic acid in it and we love that. It’s clarifying but also hydrating, just remember to use a moisturizer on top to seal everything in.
Have you tried these? What do you think?
Empties: Sukin, Alumier, KVD
Things I finished that I won’t replace: Sukin Jelly Exfoliator. This was actually gentle and didn’t have very much grit, but it also wasn’t great at cleaning and just didn’t do anything.
Alumier Retinol 1.0. This was a strong retinol in a very drying, gritty base. Pass on this just because of the texture.
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner. I never reached for this – it was long-lasting and went on ok, but I don’t think the price is justified. There are perfectly good liquid eyeliners at the drugstore.
Bliss Serums
A bit if brightness with these @bliss serums.
I’m adding these into my skincare routine and I love that they have something for everyone. Retinol for night and vitamin C for the day. Might even layer the Niacinamide for morning and night. Bliss has been available for a little bit now in Canada.
Have you had a chance to try any of the products yet?
All Black: Nars, Bare Minerals, Benefit, and Charcoal Soap from Yardley
All black everything. Just some things I’ve been using.
Bare Minerals Translucent setting powder: it’s fine. This is a pressed powder and most of the time I use loose powder. But this is ok, and it’s silky smooth so I like that. Honestly, I never powder my face out of the house so I don’t really need a pressed version of anything. Nars Bronzer, still using this.
Benefit Badgal Bang mascara. The mascara is one to try – it gives you the darkest most black pigment and it’s definitely something I haven’t seen in cheaper mascaras which totally makes this worth it. A couple of weeks ago, I asked my friends what they were getting from the Sephora sale and they all said nothing because Shoppers has a better points system and you can redeem for so much more than just beauty.
If you’re there, look for this Yardley London Activated Charcoal soap which I’ve been using on my face and body. It’s super detoxifying and I love using it.
Christophe Robin Curl Care Set
The latest addition to the luxe Christophe Robin haircare line is a cleansing balm for curly hair and a hair butter for curly hair.
If you’ve been waiting for something more gentle from this brand this is it. The cleansing balm does not have any sulfates in it and it doesn’t foam but it does give your hair a nice clean, and the curl butter is great for when your hair is dry and you want to tame flyaways or add definition to it. It’s meant for curly hair but honestly I feel like even people with straight hair or wavy hair could use a product like this because it just gives you a little bit of definition and a little bit of shine. If you had a piece-y hair style then definitely using the curl butter on the ends of your hair would help enhance that piece-y look without weighing down your hair and without the use of any silicones because both of these products are silicone free.
I got the set of the products so what you’re seeing the picture is a gift box which is probably only available at this time of year.
Get it online for $61 on the Christophe Robin website.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate
@shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate.
Contains Roselle which is an antioxidant, asp contains reishi mushroom, another antioxidant that helps reduce redness. The formula is also moisturizing thanks to the glycerine in the serum, and glides on to skin leaving it dewy. I’m using it as a dose of moisture and antioxidant and then going on to the rest of my skincare.
Empties: Moogoo and HNY Skincare
It’s winter here, so the empties of body lotion seem fitting. If I don’t stay on top of moisturizing, I’m prone to random patches of eczema. It’s been a decade since that happened, but I’m not letting it happen again.
Finished a HNY Skincare Body Balm. I posted about this early in the year and it made my best of 2021 list. It’s a small skincare brand out of Ontario and their products have beeswax in them. The body balm smelled like rose wax and melted into skin.
I’m also done a Moogoo Skincare body lotion. I’ve had it in rotation for a couple of weeks and so, yeah, it’s done. It’s the Soothing lotion which is the lightest of the bunch. Goes on creamy and then absorbs. I actually like the thicker ones a bit more for this time of year.
This is probably one of the last empties post for 2021!!! Thanks for following along if you have, I know a lot of people have told me that they enjoy seeing these because they can see what I actually have gone through. Some things go quickly (like body care and hair care) and some things take longer (like this body balm! – I tried to save it for emergencies).
Anyway, I’m feeling sunny this morning, I hope you’re enjoying your day wherever you are.