Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

Ben & Jerry's

Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

P.B. & Cookies 

"Made with almond milk. Vanilla with chocolate sandwich cookies and crunchy peanut butter swirls. 100% certified vegan. Made with certified vegan ingredients and Fairtrade certified sugar, cocoa, and vanilla."

What I Thought:

Non-Dairy. Who cares? Because with this Ben & Jerry's PB & Cookies Frozen Dessert, you don't need it. Or even miss it. In my opinion, its just as good as a dairy version. I've tried other Non-Dairy (tried for kicks in the past for comparison) before and you can really notice the difference. But with this being made with almonds there's isn't a big difference at all. Yes, I'll be honest there is that little something that makes your question whether or not it's dairy or non-dairy, but if you get that out of your mind. It's great. With this flavour you get that noticeable Peanut Butter taste and there's a good amount of cookies added in. Could use some chocolate (hehe) but that's just the chocolate lover in me coming out. Definitely will be purchasing other flavours in the future. Also loved how it arrived with its own little spoon & toque (as I called it). Loved it. 

Retail price: $7.99 (Average)

 I received this product for free for this review through Chick Advisor. 

 Thank you. #gotitfree

More Information:

Chick Advisor Website

Ben & Jerry's Website

Social Media:

Facebook & Twitter - @BenjerryCanada

Instagram - @BenAndjerrys @ChickAdvisor

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Vaseline Lip + Body Lotion + Simple Cleansing Oil

@vaseline @simple #YouGlowGirl #freeproducts

Vaseline Lip Therapy

Cocoa Butter Tin

"Vaseline Lip Therapy Cocoa Butter Tin is clinically proven to help heal dry lips.  Formulated with rich rich cocoa butter and vanilla scent, this lip balm glides onto lips to leave them smooth and glossy.  The Vaseline Lip Therapy Cocoa Butter Tin also fits neatly into your purse, pocket, or bag so you can hydrate your lips where've you go."

Firstly, I like to say I was not a fan of the packaging.  The little round tin.  Not a fan in my books.  I would of much rather had a stick, instead of having to place your finger in everytime to use the product.  Also a little itty bitty negative (for me again) is I usually apply my face lotion first and then I'll apply my lip balm and with this twist tin lid.  It's just overall frustrating trying to open the darn thing.The product itself, goes on nice and does make your lips feel nice and moisturized and it does last quite awhile (not all day or anything but a good while). I have tried the Rose/pink tin, the Original/blue tin, and I found this to be much better in helping heal my dry lips.  It also smells great and leaves your lips with a nice glisten to them.  If I had to rank the three tins that I have tried, I would definitely go with this Cocoa Butter tin first, then the Original, and lastly the Rose.

Retail price:  $3.47 (Local Dept. Store)


Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa
Radiant Body Lotion

"Deeply moisturized, glowing skin is achievable with Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Lotion.  If you've got dull, dry skin then our cocoa butter lotion is for you.  Made with cocoa butter and a special blend of Vaseline Jelly and humectants, its rich & fragrant formula penetrates the skin's surface layers to moisturize and heal dry skin, helping to reveal its natural glow."

I was so happy to have received this because I was hitting the bottom the barrel  with my last body lotion so it was perfect timing.  And it was Cocoa Butter, which I love.  The formula is good, it does state that it's suppose to be a non-greasy lotion but I found it to be a little greasy, nothing major it does seep into your skin quickly.  But if your like me and you always seem to find ourself trying to open something right after you applied lotion, your going to be slipping & sliding :)  I also found that this lotion does leave a nice and natural glow to the skin (like it suggests).  I'm quite pale and its not like bronzey spray tan gone wrong type of deal.  It's quite subtle.  Now back to how I was excited that this was Cocoa Butter.  I usually love the smell of Cocoa Butter lotions and yes I do like this smell but too much is too much.  What I mean by that is, if I'm just applying to my hands, great.  No big deal.  But I found if I'm applying to my whole body, its a bit overpowering (too me).  Is this going to stop me from using it?  No.  But just putting it out there.  Would I buy this exact product again?  No (because of the smell).  I would rather go with a different Vaseline body lotion instead.

Retail:  $6.77 (Local Dept. Store)



Simple Hydrating Cleansing Oil

"Made with 100% pure grapeseed oil, our new Simple Hydrating Cleansing oil is gentle and effective way to remove make-up and deeply cleanse without stripping or irritating the skin, keeping the natural oils in your skin balanced.  Light in texture and infused with skin-loving ingredients that leave all skin types cleansed, instantly hydrated and soft."

I really, really wanted to like this product.  I think I really want to like the whole cleansing oil fad in general.  Seems so quick, easy. Simple.  But this and cleansing oils in general just don't work for me.  Either I don't find them to do a good enough job or they break me out.  With this Simple Hydrating Cleansing Oil, it broke me out and I honestly didn't find it to be that effective.  Now, was I using enough of the product? Maybe not.  But on the back of the bottle it said to place 2 - 3 drops into your hands and then work it onto our face.  Well the problem with that is, as soon as I placed those drops into my hands, my hands soaked that oil up and then there was hardly any to message onto my face to cleanse.  So this is where I seemed to use quite a bit more and possibly that is what caused my skin to freak out.  But with it being 100% pure grapeseed oil, no harsh chemicals, no alcohol/parabens, & hypoallergenic, you would think it would work out.  Not saying this wouldn't work for other people, just in my experience, I found it to be, one drying, smell is tolerable (it's not horrible smells like... well oil), and found a lot of product needed to be used.  So for me this is a pass.  I just find another cleansers out there work better for me, and truth are cheaper in price.

Retail:  $13.27 (Local Dept. Store)


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Air Wick Pure Air Freshener & V.I. Poo Pre-Poo Toilet Spray Review

Air Wick Pure Air Freshener

"Traditional aerosols contain a lot of water, which eventually falls down and spoils the experience.  With its new formula containing 9x more fragrance and less water*, Air Wick Pure eliminates odours and diffuses a fresh and wonderful fragrance in your home.  Enhance your home's fragrance with the fresh scents of Tropical Flowers, Ocean Breeze, Purple Lavender, & Sunset Cotton!"

*compared to traditional Air Wick 226g aerosols

What I Thought:

After receiving and trying the Air Wick PURE air freshener in Ocean Breeze.  I'm happy to report that this will be replacing the current other brand air freshener.  It's great for the bathroom.  We also have 4 dogs so when it comes to bath time or muddy/raining days air freshener is a must.  This PURE air freshener sprays out nicely, has a fresh pleasant (not overpowering) scent and it lasts a long time.  It's still going strong 2hrs after spraying.

Retail price: $5.97 (Local Dept. Store)

Air Wick V.I.Poo Pre-Poo Toilet Spray

• Proactive Odour Protection: Pre-poo toilet traps odours before they escape.
• Keep Nasty Smells In Your Bowl:  Creates a layer that traps odours under the surface.
• Contains Essential Oils:  Releasing a fresh fragrance, leaving the bathroom smelling great.
• Lasts and Lasts:  Up to 300 sprays for up to 100 uses per bottle.
• Perfect For On-The-Go:  Small, convenient, non-aerosol spray bottle is easily portable.

Once trying the Air Wick V.I.Poo Pre-Poo Toilet Spray in the Lavender Superstar, I found it did mask the smell before & after the "Go", pretty well :p  The Lavender Superstar scent isn't too overpowering and is quite nice.  The spray bottle is a good size, in case you would like to throw it in your purse .  The only drawback that I found and it's a small one, is yes I found it to help trap the odour in the bowl itself but I didn't really notice a difference in the bathroom afterwards.  Unlike if you would happened to use an air freshener aerosol spray, like for example the Air Wick Pure, mentioned above :) So I don't see the need to use this over an actual air freshener in your own bathroom.  The directions state to spray 3 - 5 times directly into the bowl itself. My first test I used 4.  I don't believe that is enough so 5 - 6, would be good place to start but you are then going to go through more product quicker.  A positive is that I do believe this is a great idea for throwing in your purse just in case for when your on the go and you have-to-go.

Retail price:  $5.97 (Online US Dept. Store)

(Unless you want to pay $15 on Amazon.ca)

Disclaimer:  These posts are my own honest opinion & I was not paid by anyone to provide them. Occasionally, I do receive free samples and I am asked to make a review, in exchange.  If this is the case, I will state.

* I received these product for free in exchange for my review from Home Tester Club

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Boxy Charm: April 2017

@boxycharm #boxycharm #bohoglow #subscriptionbox

BOXY CHARM

April 2017

"In each box you will receive 4 to 5 full-size beauty items (instead of the tiiiiiiny little samples) ranging from makeup to skincare, beauty tools to color cosmetics and each box has a value of $100 and up. Brands range from emerging to established, and you're guaranteed to find a few new favorites in each box."

Price: $21/month (US)

Free Shipping (US)

$5 Shipping to Canada (No duty tax)

What I Received:

1.  OFRA Cosmetics:  Rodeo Drive Highlighter

Soak up the summer sun day or night with OFRA's Rodeo Drive Highlighter!

This radiant new product captures the luxury and glamour of the famous street in sunny California.

#boxytip Use your favourite highlighter brush and lightly dust Rodeo Drive across the tops of your cheek bones.

Retail price: $35.00

OFRA Cosmetics
@ofracosmetics

2.  PUR - The Complexion Authority:  Blend Squad

Three Piece Contour Blending Sponges

Set of three latex-free and non-allergenic blending sponges.  Can be used damp or dry.  It's washable, reusable and odour-free.

#boxytip For an airbrushed look, dampen your sponge before use.  Blend out your foundation, concealer, or cream contour product with the rounded side.  Flat side can be used for powder products.

Retail price:  $36.00

PUR Cosmetics
@purcosmetics

3.  Measurable Difference:  Concealer Palette

Featuring 16 versatile shades, this makeup set works for any skin tone.  The creamy, bendable formula melts perfectly into the skin, making any blemish or skin flaw disappear.

#boxytip Grap your favourite concealer brush and apply concealer to dark circles, blemishes, or any unwanted marks.  For a creamier consistency, add your favourite beauty oil and then apply.

Retail price:  $19.99

Measurable Difference
@measurabledifference

4.  Allegory Story:  Lip Gloss in the shade Plato's Cave

A creamy, pigmented lip gloss with bold color and a touch of vanilla scent.

#boxytip Top this gloss over your favourite lipstick or lip liner for a luscious look!

Retail price:  $15.00

Allegory Story
@allegorystory

5.  Project Beauty:  Hairgurt Smoothing Yogurt Shampoo 

Strawberry Banana

Wondering when your hair got a mind of its own?  Try this Creamy, Rich Shampoo with Yogurt, Prebiotics, Quinoa, 6 Botanical Oils and Bio-Keratin to help tame fizzy dry hair.  Free of sulphates, paragons, harsh salt systems, harmful colors and harmful fragrances.

#boxytip Massage a small amount of Hairgurt Shampoo into wet hair.  Lather well and rinse.  For best results, follow with Hairgurt Smoothing Yogurt Masque. Feel beautiful.

Retail price:  $10.00

Project Beauty
@myprojectbeauty

Top Box: April 2017

@topboxca #topbox #subscriptionbox

"A Topbox subscription includes four beauty samples (Prive Topboxes have 2 or more). Samples can range from skincare, bodycare, makeup, haircare and fragrance. The samples are from prestige brands.Some of these brands are well known and others are newly launched or small and niche."

Cost: $12 month (Canada Only)

Free Shipping 

P.S.  I'm sorry if the font colouring is all over the place.  For the most part it is suppose to be all black, but this post has other ideas and is going to either blue, red or whatever color it chooses to be today.

  And it won't change on my end.. Grrrr :( 

What I Received:

Cake
The ‘Do Gooder Volumizing Dry Shampoo Spray - Sample
Spray generously into hair in sections, concentrating on scalp and roots. Lightly brush through. Sweet tip: Use as a quick fix during the day or on freshly washed hair to add volume.  200mL    $19  Available at Shoppers Drug Mart, cakebeauty.com, ulta.com 

LARITZY Cosmetics
Lip Pencil
This creamy lip pencil can be worn alone or under your favorite lip gloss or lipstick for long-lasting color.  $18  Available at laritzy.com

Marcelle
New Age 3-in-1 Lumi Power - Sample
An invigorating multi-action gel cream anti-aging + anti-fatigue that smooths and hydrates skin with it's Radiance+ HA complex, making skin visibly brighter and radiant. Perfect product for women with active lifestyle.  50mL  $32.45  Available at London Drugs

La Roche-Posay
Micellar Water ULTRA - Sample
Use on a cotton. ULTRA efficacy on make-up removal. ULTRA gentle cleansing.  400mL   $19.99  Available at Shoppers Drug Mart, London Drugs, Jean Coutu and Recall

Bonus Add-ons:

Garnier
Skin Active Moisture Bomb Sheet Mask - 1 Mask

The Super Hydrating Mask provides deep moisture for instantly softer, more radiant skin.

L'OREAL Skin Expert

Hydra Genius Gel Moisturizer Daily Liquid Care - 2 (tiny) Sample Packets

L’Oréal Skin Expert Paris Hydra Genius for oily and sensitive skin is a lightweight moisturizer with anti-shine and matte finish.