I received a small sample of Biore Combination Balancing Cleanser from Biore's Facebook page.
You only need a small amount.
It lathers up very quickly and leaves my skin fresh and clean after I rinse it off.
It does not dries out my skin like some cleansers.
I will assume for 200ml would be around C$7 or $8. I have a $2 off coupon that came with the sample.
I'm not sure if I will be purchasing the full size bottle or not.
Just received a surprise this afternoon.
Once again they had made this box bigger than usual.
This month's box included:
Cargo - Blue_Ray High Definition Lip Gloss (Panama)
Full Size = Sample Size $25
This is my second Cargo lip gloss. The first one was from my topbox. I still think the time strip is a cool idea. I have so much lip gloss to go through...
I love to try a new face scrub. After I've tried it, it was decent. It is not as good as the one I am thinking of purchasing. I will give it a few my tried but for this price, it is a bit pricey than the other brand.
Paco Rabanne Black XS L'Exces For Her
Full Size 50ml @ $74, Sample Size 1.2ml @ $1.78 Black XS L'Exces For Him
Full Size 50ml @ $78, Sample Size 1.2ml @ $1.87
Bugger, more perfume samples. Wait, have I seen these in previous month's box... I do like the smell but not sure if it is right for summer. I am saving the men's for either my husband or my brother.
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Hair Mask
Full Size 250 ml @ $38, Sample Size 75ml @ $11.40
Perfect! Never tried a Hair Mask before. I think this is a great sample size. Can't wait to try it. My hair is so dry right now so I am hoping this will hydrate it.
Inside the Bath and Body Box: Gillette Venus & Olay 5 blade razor (Well.ca $14.99)
I cant believe how much razors cost. I really think it is a rip off. I think razors cost the company a few bucks to make but charge the customers an arm and a leg for it. This one looks interesting to try because it has Olay moisturizer bars. I wonder if they might provide a wax removal sample. I would love to try it...
Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Revolution Complex
Full Size 50ml Well.ca @ $37.99 or Walmart @ $33.47 Sample Size 7ml @ $4.69 (per Walmart)
Already received this sample from P&G sample pack.
I feel so old when companies send me anti-aging samples...Hahahaha
If companies starts sending me Poise & Polygrip samples...I dont know if I should just laugh or cry.
Total Value of the box: approx $61
The Bottom Line
My experience with this month's box - 3/5
Product received - 3/5
The surprise - 3/5
Favourite product received - MoroccanOil
Brownie Points - Received plenty of samples
Overall reaction - It's a bigger box...Meh...
What did you receive?
Do you like this month's box?
Aloha my wonderful readers.
Just want to let you know I've guest posted over at the lovely and infamous "Bewildered Bug".
Hmmm, I wonder what I was asked to write about....
Why don't you go there and find out :)
You can jump over there to say hi and let me know what you think of the post.
Thanks for stopping by
1. P&G Sample Pack
I cant believe how many times I have seen the Pantene's Aqua Light Shampoo & Conditioner.
I better start travelling so I could use the shampoo and conditioner samples.
I thought I was to receive a Febreeze Air Fresher...maybe I was mistaken.
2. I received this from Tampax Facebook page. Back in April, every Tuesday, they were giving away limited edition purse with samples. I was not expecting the little purse. Maybe they mentioned it but I never noticed.
3. Then I received coupons!!
I am a newbie coupon-er. I have tried to use them in the past but never stuck to it.
With two kids in tow, there is no choice :)
Liberte sent a replacement coupon for the free organic milk.
I wonder what happened to the coupon that we received. I guess I was lucky to able to use it a few weeks ago.
It's a 10 miracle Styling Serum (7mL) value U$1.50
Marlot Grape Seed Moonlight Radiance Night Cream (3 small pkg)
After my research, I am still not interested.
This month is an improvement from last month but not much.
No one wants to pay for small packaged samples for one time use.
More exciting stuff in the mail.
I have told my husband to install a large mailbox, maybe I might receive more free stuff.
1. I have joined John Frieda Membership Club. This is the second item I have received from them.
The first one I received was shampoo, conditioner, and styling gel samples.
I cant remember when I signed up and I was not expecting much when I did.
I assumed I would received only coupons and newsletters.
2. I think I ordered my free sample on Celestial's website months ago.
They always tell you will receive your sample in 4 to 8 weeks, so you either forget about it or just assume you will not receive one.
I am a huge tea lover so this is a great sample to receive.
3. Received this from the Cadbury's Facebook page - Joy Dept.
It was a flash give away. This was my third attempt because I keep on miss it.
Third time is a charm...
I was hoping for the coconut flavoured one.
I am not a fan of peanut butter so I know my daughter will love this one.
It was a "joy" to receive this in the mail.
I picked this one from Walmart for under $5
It is a huge bottle!
These were selling like hot cakes.
For the price, I love it.
As described on the bottle, my nail polish did lasted alot longer.
I am waiting for the Pro-FX base coat to be back in stock.
I have been going to Walmart often and the shelves are still empty.
This sucker will last me forever...
"Rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens
Brown paper package ties up with strings
These are a few of my favourite things..."
(Just imagine I have a really, REALLY good singing voice...)
1. African Red Tea foaming facial cleanser by Ole Henriksen (used every other day)
2. Yes to Carrots daily moisture body lotion
3. L'Oreal Ombrelle Lotion 45 SPF
4. Lise Watier - Eye Shine Smokey Brown (from my topbox)
5. Pandora's Box - St. Tropez Blush (from my Glossybox)
Purchased my first yes to product at Shoppers Drug Mart the other day.
I found this one in their clearance section.
I bought it for C$4 (Reg $10.99).
I love the smell.
I have been sniffing my hands every time I use the lotion.
I am not sure if it is carrots that I'm smelling.
I love it.
It absorbs quickly and it makes my hands super nice and smooth.
It is Paraben free and its made of 95% natural products.
I cant wait to try their other products.
Can you believe it?
Canada will be eliminating their penny this coming Fall.
This is part of their budget cuts.
Stores will need to round down if it is under $0.02 or round up if more than $0.03.
Won't that be difficult to reconcile their tills at the end of the day?
I will assume more people will be paying by debt to make life easier.
This year they launching our new dollar bills made of polymer.
I think it is pretty interesting.
Some you tubers are showing off their new C$100 bill.
I feel like going to the bank to get a $100 bill so I can touch it...hahahaha
I was at Marshall's and finally was able to purchase a pair of shoes for my daughter.
Her shoes does not last long.
After 3 months they look like the grim reaper came by and tackled them.
I had to get the Velcro ones because she is still to young to tie her shoes.
I've tried the two bunny ears version and the bunny going throw the hole and she still does not get it...
It will be much easier if she know how to tie them herself because there will be more options.
There are two new items at The Body Shop I am looking forward to purchase.
Beautifying Oil
An little dab of this oil can give your body, face and hair hydration and shimmering finish.
Comes in a range of scents like sweet lemon, coco butter, and shea.
100ml bottle for C$14
Born Lippy Stick Lip Balm
While it hydrates and moisturises your lips it adds a pop of colour.
5G stick for C$6
Keep them coming.
Free stuff always brighten my day.
1. M&Ms Facebook are giving away free M&M's at random so give it a shot and you might win. You can enter everyday regardless if you have won or not.
My favourite is the peanut M&M's.
My daughter and I shared this and it was gone in seconds.
2. I think wrote to them and I received a few coupons in the mail. One of them was a free Johnson & Johnson's take along pack. I love Johnson & Johnson's. These are already in my diaper bag.
3. Filled out a survey (cant remember which one) and a few weeks later I received a bunch of coupons and one of them was a free bottle of Powerade Zero. These are great for a hot summer day work out.
I took my two girls down town to run a few errands.
Getting ready to go out is never easy.
I always had to stop to think to see if I have forgotten something.
My first stop was Holt Renfrew to pick up the Deborah Lippmann nail file I received from my topbox.
I received an email to inform me that there is a limited supply so don't wait too long...
My next stop was The Bay to pick up a sample of Clinique's Stay-Matte Oil Free Makeup and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb perfume.
You will need coupons in order to receive these samples. Sorry, I cant remember where you can print them... :(
Then when I was crossing the street, there were ladies handing out John Frieda's Full Repair shampoo & conditioner. I received so many because they kept on giving them to me when I walked by. I have already receive this sample in my Samplesource Box. I have tried a pack and cant tell any difference between my current shampoo and conditioner to this one.
Last, I pop over to Sephora to pick up a sample of Peter Thomas Roth De-Spot.
Wanted to see what is available to help me to remove my dark spots from sun damage and acne scars.
Not bad for one day right?
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I popped over to Shoppers Drug Mart to pick up a few items.
These were on sale this week for $2.99 each.
I had a coupon for $3 off from Brandsaver when I buy 2... so it is like B1G1 free!
I also had a coupon for a free Kettle popcorn from Shoppers Drug Mart facebook page when I purchase anything over $5. The value of this popcorn is $3+. Not bad eh?
I was at The Bay and approached to a table of Madonna's Truth or Dare perfume display.
I did a bit of research on this perfume:
It was "15 or 16 years" in the making. (I wonder what took her so long.)
Madonna is being sued for the logo on the perfume because the "M" resembles of a clothing line. (Whatever)
The SA gave me a scented paper to smell.
Then I saw a jar of mini samples so I asked how do I get one.
She said not a problem. All I have to do is answer a question.
I was thinking out loud and said "I really dont know much".
The SA said "Not a problem, she will give me one anyways."
Her question was "How many books did Madonna wrote? 5? 12? 16?"
I answered, "5?"
I was wrong, she wrote 16.
The SA wondered why everyone's answer was 5...
Who knew!
It has a strong smell.
OK, I am pretty bad at describing the smell so I will be quoting this from The Bay website:
"unique blend of narcotic florals, balanced with addictive woods and vanilla"
Does that help?
I would be pretty upset if I receive one of these in one of my beauty boxes...
*Update* I did a bit of digging and it is true...she wrote 16 books.
