NO BUY NOVEMBER PART4 BEAUTY PRODUCTS (ANYTHING)

Hi everyone,

So here in the GTA we have finally been hit with are first snow fall of the year which occurred Saturday November 23 and continued well into the night leaving us with just under a foot of snow and plunging temperatures feeling like -20 with the wind chill. I will be putting my winter boots to good use this week.
Speaking of which this is it the last week of "NO BUY" November and we have successfully made it unscathed, at least I know I have:) As I mentioned previously I found this a pretty easy challenge and would gladly do another one again in the future.

This last week we are able to just randomly share whatever items we have found in our stash that have become new and interesting all over again. I have 5 items to share all focusing on different areas, which I thought would round out the final week nicely.

 First up is:

ALBA BONTANICA ACNEDOTE FACE WASH- Truthfully when I first got this I really wasn't sure how I felt about it. I used it for a few weeks and I did not see a real difference if I had a small breakout etc. I decided to shelf it and come back to it at a later time. Now this past week I found myself grab for it and use it a couple of times again. I have no clue what is going on, but I keep getting pimples on my nose which seldom happened before and now it seems as of late every time I wake up there is something there. I don't know if it's a product I am using, maybe it could even be this particular face wash.?!?!?!? I am at a loss. However I did give it another fair chance, but I think this will be put to the back of the closet yet again. ACNEdote is a natural face wash with willow bark which for those that don't know has naturally occurring salicylic acid. I feel the peppermint oil is actually what is over stimulating my face and making me break out. You get 177ml for about $15

So all though rediscovered not my favourite choice for the month.

 

MILANI CRYSTAL GLOSS- SUMMER BABY
When this gloss first released it was considered a very good dupe for Mac's Nymphette tinted lipglass. I would have to agree based on the photo's I have seen of both swatches. However what a huge price difference Mac is $18 here in Canada and the Milani gloss is only $5. I love the smell, price, wear time and portable size of the tube of the Milani gloss and glad I picked one up and you should too:)

SPARITUAL LACQUER- SUN SALUTATION
For anyone who is new to my blog I am a huge fan of SpaRitual nail polish and think it's worth every penny and highly recommend this line if you are looking for beautiful, unique, vegan, earth friendly products. The pictures I take of this polish never ever do it justice, it is so much more beautiful in person and I suggest checking it out if you ever spot it at a store. It truly is the most amazing rose gold I have ever seen (no joke) and it lasts for days. SpaRitual polishes are 15ml bottles and cost about $13.

 

 

 

I have several polishes from SpaRitual and they are all my favourites in my entire collection of polishes which is currently sitting at 75.

 

 

 

L'OREAL LIMITED EDITION CANNES QUAD- COPPER COCKTAIL

I got this quad back in the summer and it got stuffed to the back of my eyeshadow drawer and I happened upon it and was wowed by its beauty all over again. I love strong metal shades that leave that foil type finish behind. I think there is nothing more pretty and definitely makes the eyes pop.

My only complaint with this quad is even though the lay out looks modern and geometric it is flawed because you need to be very careful when trying to pick up just one colour on your brush.

Also there is not much product, I imagine if I used it everyday it would be gone in no time. It was $12 which is also quite high for what it is. They are nicely pigmented and blend out well.

 

 

There are other quads out there with similar colours. Unfortunately this can no longer be picked up because it was limited edition, but you might find one floating around on Ebay if you really must have this one.

 

 

 

 

PINK SUGAR PERFUME BY AQUOLINA

Over the month of October I started experimenting wearing warm spicy fragrance, but have gradually headed back to my favorites which are "gourmand" type scents. Not saying I don't like the spicy scents I just prefer the sweeter tones especially now that I am in full on Holiday/Christmas mode. So with that I pulled out my bottle of "PINK SUGAR" and I have been loving it once again. So yummy it truly is like sweet candy in a bottle. I love that its a mix of vanilla, caramel, fig, cotton candy and a nice musky base and also sweet berries mingling in there to. There is a lot going on with this perfume, but it some how all seamlessly works together for a truly sugar-tastic experience. I got a 50ml bottle on sale at Shoppers Drug Mart for $20 which is an excellent deal as it retails at Sephora for $45.

 

SO THAT CONCLUDES THE NO BUY NOVEMBER SERIES AND I HOPE YOU ENJOYED EVERY THING I FEATURED OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS. ONLY 6 DAYS TO GO AND THEN I AM GOING SHOPPING LOL;D

DID YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE THAT WAS FEATURED IN MY "NO BUY NOVEMBER" POSTS???

 

THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING HERE AT MAKEUP'ASYLUM

 

 

XOXO

 

WELL.CA ORDER AUSTRALIAN GOLD, ALBA BODY WASH, ANDALOU FACE WASH

Hi everyone,


           Today I thought I would share with you a few items I purchased from WELL.CA. If your not familiar with this company they are basically a huge online drug store with a great assortment of goodies to discover from cosmetics, baby supplies, sexual wellness, health and home and even pantry items such as teas and organic pasta, the list goes on. They are a fast growing ecommerce company in Canada and their main warehouse is located in Guelph, Ontario. You must check them out they have ton's of great products that consumers know and love and many new items that may be worth a try.

The first item I purchased is by ANDALOU NATURALS. This is a citrus Kombucha cleansing gel for active & oily skin. It is formulated with fruit stem cell science to help renew, repair and regenerate the skin. The benefits of this product is that fruit stem cells and citrus Kombucha are rich in probiotics and aminos beneficial to the skin and production of microflora.
Also included is willow bark known for clarifying and aloe that gently wash away unwanted oil and help restore a healthy moisture level to the skin.

 

This gel cleanser is light weight and totally clear with no added junk to it. It smells gently of citrus and just gives that overall clean. The one thing I did notice is the better areas of my skin look smoother and more refreshed. I wouldn't say this does an excellent job of keeping the skin clear of blemishes, but its overall a nice gentle face cleanser that won't create any further problems to the skin.

 

This is a 178ml/6fl oz bottle and cost $14

 

 

Next up is the MOISTURE LOCK TAN EXTENDER BY AUSTRALIAN GOLD

This is an after sun moisturizer that can be used on both the face and body. There is no mineral oil in this product and packs a punch of vital nutrients to keep skin soft and maintain your tan, if you are a person that tans or tans without trying due to long days in the sun. 

 

 

 

There is a sunflower seed oil, aloe vera leaf juice, olive oil, tea tree oil in this product. Sadly though the down fall to this lotion is that it does have paraben's in it and dimethicone which tends to be an irritant to some peoples skin, so beware when applying to the face as you may break out from it, if your sensitive to this ingredient.

 

The one thing I really love is the smell of Australian Gold products, it's like a beach in a bottle. So tropical and so delicious. Honestly I just like this for the purpose of using as a lotion after my shower. I find it very emollient and soaks into the skin nicely. I do however tend to tan very easily and oddly enough I find sunblock does not actually work for me. I apply it to my face prior to sun exposure and my face still tans?!?!? Don't ask me what is up with that as I don't even know. My upper body tends to be very tanned all summer long, it actually is still somewhat noticeable during the winter months.  

 

This bottle of lotion is offered in a generous 473ml/16fl oz bottle and will last quite a while.

$12.99 excellent price

 

So even if you don't tan this is just such a great smelling moisturizing product that its worth buying

 

Last item today is Alba Botanica Natural Hawaiian Cocktail Body Wash can you say tropical heaven on earth. This is absolutely bar none my favorite body wash. I surely will be repurchasing again very soon as my bottle is almost done. This is a very creamy body wash that gives amazing lather with very little product, which is a plus.

 

 

This product is blended with natural oils, and what Alba calls their "Secret Rum-lovng ingredient", I am curious to know what that means???

If you love anything that smells like you just landed in Hawaii then this is not to be missed.

 

To name some of the fine ingredients they are Kukui nut oil, coconut oil, Macadamia seed oil, Jojoba oil, Cocoa butter, Aloe Vera, Pineapple fruit extract (Which you really smell), Papaya, Mango, sugar cane and lime.

Also when you buy Alba products you will purchase with confidence in knowing that they are 100% vegetarian ingredients and certified organic. There is no Animal testing, no artificial colours, no parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl, sodium methyl.

This product is made in the U.S

 

355ml bottle for $9

 

These products are actually more pure and cost less then a lot of Bath & Body products, which I think my extreme love affair with B&B is coming to an end. Also all Alba products are safe enough for the whole family to use including your little one's. This makes EXCELLENT bubbles for bubble bath time.

 

 

For a full list of many other great products by ALBA check them out at

 

www.albabotanica.ca

or

www.well.ca

 

 

Hope you all enjoyed today's review and maybe you have found something new to try in doing so.

 

Enjoy the summer sun and....

 

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO