Biotherm Flash Recharge Concentrate

A few months ago, I was invited to a Biotherm event where were were introduced to new products and got to try some samples!

I waited out a few months before writing this because of the obvious reason/excuse of being busy...(hence the MIA) and because it's hard to determine if you really like something right away.

I will be honest...I haven't been using this consistently...so I don't know if it improved my skin or not. It certainly did not worsen it because the consistency is super light and oil free. It claims to give your skin an energetic glow. I don't know if my skin looked it, but it CERTAINLY felt recharged! I love the way it feels!

$49 CAD may seem a bit pricy as the bottle is small (30ml)...but if you get it during a GWP (which is usually $30) then I think this is worth it. It makes me feel really good...just use some luminzing powder on top to get that extra glow :)

Eye Enhancers

Nope, I'm not going to be talking about make up this time. Not mascara, eyeshadow, nor eyeliner.

I'm considering getting coloured contacts! I love how they are a subtle way to change your looks. Having dark hair myself, I find that blue or purple eyes looks striking! Often, those with Asian eyes tend to choose colours like hazel or grey because they look better...but having tried trial pairs in the past, I found out I look best in blue and purple....though I really hoped that I would look good in green. So, if you are planning to buy coloured contacts, I highly suggest that you go to your optical shop and ask for trial pairs before you decide on which colour(s) to get!

There are many options in terms of colours and brands to choose from nowadays. I started off with Freshlook Colors (opaques) which gave me more of that 'striking' look I was trying to achieve. The next time, I tried Freshlook Colorblends which are a little more natural.

I found an old pic of me wearing blue lenses. I don't think I was wearing makeup in this pic...so it'll probably look better if you piled on the mascara or falsies!

I've recently started wearing Acuvue Oasys...and boy, they are comfy! I previously wore hard RGP (Rigid Gas Permeable) lenses for the past 7 years...so I suppose anything would seem comfy. Regardless, I'm interested in trying the Acuvue 2 Color Enhancers in Aquamarine...anyone tried them before?

To look at more contact lenses, coloured or not, you can visit www.lensshopper.com. It's a site specified for contacts only, and I found it pretty easy to navigate through all the brands and prices.

There's also the new 'black' coloured contacts that are supposed to give you 'anime sized eyes'....but I'll leave that for another post ;)

Listerine Whitening Strips

The people at Matchstick.ca were kind enough to let me try out the new Listerine Whitening strips. They are basically the same concept as the Crest whitestrips...you place them on your teeth in the morning and night for two weeks and end up with visibly whiter teeth!

I've used the Crest whitening paste and the whitestrips in the past prior to the Listerine so it was easier to compare which is better and worse. I found the Crest whitening paste hard to spread evenly on my teeth and it felt gunky...so I never finished using the entire thing.

The Crest whitestrips showed a significant difference and I loved how you could tell my teeth were whiter in a few days! However, I felt that having them on for 1/2 an hour was too uncomfortable. The package says you can talk on the phone with them...but I could barely speak. All the saliva sticks to the strips and when you pull them out of your mouth..you get a mouthful of drool *ick*

Now, the Listerine whitening strips are the newest ones out in the market...so it's obvious they would take the best elements available and make it even better. These strips dissolve in 5-10 minutes, so gotta love that! Also, with the strips dissolving, there's no messiness involving drooling mouths nor product removal. You can literally sleep in them!
The gripes I have about them is that the mint flavour could be too strong for some. I gave some to a friend and she said it burned her tongue. I'm also iffy about swallowing chemicals that can whiten your teeth....

I recommend this product if you're looking for a rather affordable teeth whitening system that's convenient. However, if you have really yellow teeth and want to whiten them FAST, then Crest seems to whiten better. I am tempted to try GoSmile though....

To try a free sample of the Listerine whitening dissolving strips for yourself, click here

Lancome GWP @ Holt Renfrew

Spend $50 before taxes and receive the above set valued at $178.

Free 10 day supply of Bare Essentuals at Sephora

I got mine at Yorkdale yesterday. I heard Eaton Centre was running low. While supplies last.

Click here for more details!

H2O+ Free Gift with Purchase

If you shop at H20+ now, you can get a free gift with any $34.50 CAD purchase!
Set includes: a cosmetic bag, 30ml dual action eye makeup remover, 30ml marine cleansing gel, 50ml Ice Water cooling mint body wash, lip oasis 48 hr plumping gloss, and Face Oasis hydrating treatment 8ml.

One per customer, while supplies last.

Online shoppers, enter code 080336 at checkout to receive your gift!

There's also the beauty sale online where items are up to 60% off! Check it out now!

I recommend the Mint Ice line, especially the body wash (shown above), and shampoo. It's perfect for the hot, sticky, summer and is sure to refresh you 100% during your morning shower. Plus, it's only $6.99 USD online!!!!

Godiva Chocolates Deals (International) and GWP (U.S. only)

GIFT WITH PURCHASE PROMOTION

Receive a free* Signature Biscuit Petite Pack with any purchase of $20 or more (excluding tax and shipping). Valid in U.S. at Godiva Boutiques only, through 7/31/08. Not valid at department/specialty store, Godiva.com, or 1-800-9GODIVA.

Boo, why doesn't Canada ever get the good deals :(

However....Canadians can still enjoy the promotion below and enjoy sampling events in-store:

7/1 - 7/7:
Raspberry Star

Purchase any 3 individual pieces (from our chocolate case) & receive 1 free* piece. Only this piece is offered as the free piece. No substitutions allowed.

*Available at Godiva Boutiques only, through 7/7/08.

IN-STORE SAMPLING EVENTS{$gsBT$}

6/27 - 6/29:
Mousse

7/11 - 7/13:
Mousse {$gsET$}

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IN-STORE THEATRE DIPPING EVENTS

6/19 - 6/24:
S'mores

6/26 - 7/1:
Berry Boat Cups

7/3 - 7/8:
Berry Boat Cups

Visit godiva.com for more details and treats!