Friday, September 26, 2014

Foodie Pages Unboxing September 2014

Foodie Pages is not a monthly subscription, it's a monthly box where 50 boxes are curated featuring Canadian artisan foods and it's a first come first serve service. I was lucky enough to get the September Tasting box. The Tasting Box is $14.95 + $2.67 and it ships out within 3-4 business days of purchasing. Also you know what will be in the box each month incase it's something you don't want you don't have to get the box.
Here's what I saw when I opened the box.

And here's what was in the September box:

1). Red Onion Marmalade from Provisions Food Company:
A classic recipe updated with a modern flare, this marmalade is the perfect complement to charcuterie (is the branch of cooking devoted to preparing meat products) and cheese platters. (St. Catherine's ON) 125mls for $8.00 
OMG! This was my favourite thing in the whole box. It was so delicious I wanted to double dip my spoon when I was taste testing. I literally could have ate the whole jar by itself. It definitely tasted like red onions but not in a spicy red oniony way lol. The texture was thick just like marmalade, I was thinking it would be the consistency of for instance red pepper jelly, but it was definitely marmalade thick. I'm really excited to try it on a piece of spreadable cheese on a cracker YUM!! (Drooling to myself).

2). Orange and Rosemary Syrup from Les Charlatans:
Enjoy a natural syrup in your cocktail, with no preservatives or colorings. Made using pure juice, zest, herbs, spices and whole fruits. (Montreal QC). 8oz/ 235 mls for $14.95
Okay so initially (until I tasted it) for some reason I thought that this was pancake syrup haha. And then when I tasted it  I was like WTF? To me it tasted like an orange freezie but with a hint of rosemary. I gifted this to my grandparents because they liked the taste, which I did not. 

3). Maple Me Happy Granolahhh from Not Yer Granny's Granola:
Ontario made syrup, uber-loaded with big chunks of walnuts, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, and balanced with plenty of cranberries and juicy, tart cherries, whole grains, preservative and dairy-free. (Barrie ON). I couldn't find a price for this product even on their own webpage, not very good marketing clearly.
This was my second favourite thing in this box, so too bad they don't have very good marketing because I couldn't find where to buy it anywhere and I would have. This is good dry and it probably would be good with milk as a cereal. The only thing I didn't taste was the maple but that's okay everything else was yum.

4). Celery Root Chips from Raw Mountain Foods: 
These delicious chips resemble the the texture of potato chips but are made with wholesome, preservative-free ingredients. We bet you've never seen a chip with simple ingredients like coconut oil, apple cider vinegar and Himalayan sea salt! (Carp ON). $3.97 per pack.
These were the weirdest thing in the box. I liked the idea of them but they didn't quite live up to what I thought. My biggest issue was that instead of them being crunchy like a chip they were soft. I would compare it to a soggy chip. The taste was alright, I could definitely taste a celery aftertaste. 

5). 3/4 oz. Tonic Maison:
3/4 oz. is the quantity of Tonic Maison needed to prepare what will became your favourite Gin & Tonic. It offers a refined taste for those who enjoy a quality cocktail. Made with all natural ingredients. (Montreal QC). The only price I could find for this product was $24.95 which seems crazy.
This is the only product I didn't actually taste, no explanation necessary. I don't drink but maybe if I feel nice one day I'll make my mom a Gin & Tonic haha.

So overall I enjoyed this box. I did pass on the October one but maybe I'll get another one someday. I really liked 2 of these products, two were okay and one I didn't like. I spent a total of $17.62 and got a retail value of $51.87 + whatever the cost of the granola was. I feel like this was good deal and I'm happy with the box.













Thursday, September 18, 2014

Drugstore Haul

 This is my first drugstore haul that I will be sharing on this channel. It's almost an all Benefit haul lol. Hopefully, I will have many more to share. I will have my "unboxing" video linked at the bottom. Also let me know if you have used any of these products or are wanting to use them. Let me know which ones are you favourites.
First Lets check out the products from the Frisky Six package. I can't remember what price I paid for it (I want to say $32) and I couldn't find it on the benefit website. I think these are all classified as deluxe samples.

     

Why we love it!

Swirl the 4 complimenting, shimmering shades of peach, soft plum, pink and rose powders together and sweep on cheeks for a natural radiance. It’s a sweet rush of gorgeous!

How to apply

For a pop of color, swirl these shades together then sweep on cheeks & face. Mmm...(avoid eye area).

Details

8.0 g Net wt. 0.28 oz.

Beauty tip

For a ‘sugar rush’ of color, pop your favorite of the 4 colors on the apples of your cheeks. *
Fulls size of this product retails for $28, deluxe sample is $8.


Why we love it!

Our satiny pink liquid highlighter accents cheek & brow bones for a dewy, radiant glow. Use as a spot highlighter over makeup or wear under complexion products for subtle luminescence. It's the "supermodel in a bottle!"

Who else loves it!

2012 TotalBeauty.com Awards, readers' choice for best highlighter
2014 Good Housekeeping's Beauty All-Star Awards

How to apply

Dot and blend over makeup on to cheek and brow bones, or anywhere you want a glance to linger.

Details

13 ml 0.45 US fl oz

Beauty tip

Apply high beam over benetint for a long-lasting, dewy flush! To add soft definition to your nose, apply high beamdown the bridge of your nose and blend.*
Fulls size of this product retails for $26, deluxe sample retails for $8.

    

Why we love it!

They're real! lengthens, curls, volumizes, lifts & separates. Our jet black, long-wearing formula won’t smudge or dry out. A specially designed brush reveals lashes you never knew you had!What else you need to know:94% saw dramatic length & volume*90% saw base-to-tip curl*94% saw visible lift*100% saw long-wearing results*
*Results observed in a consumer panel survey

How to apply


Position wand horizontally & wiggle brush from side to side, base to tip, to achieve maximum volume, length & lift. Hold wand vertically & stroke upward to curl & separate. Layer generously as desired.

Details

8.5 g Net wt. 0.3 oz.

Beauty tip

Want a big, doe-eyed look? Fan corner lashes outward with the custom-domed tip. The precision bristles make it easy!*
The full size of this product retails for $23, deluxe Sample retails for $8.

 They're Real is one of my favourite mascaras, I use it everyday so i'm extra excited for this sample size. It will be good for travelling.




Why we love it!


Hello lolli! Our candy-orchid tint treats lips & cheeks to a “pop” of dreamy sweetness. It’s the flirtiest flush you can get from a bottle…and its smudge-proof, smooch-proof color lasts from A.M. to P.M. Talk about stain power!

How to apply

Brush three strokes on the apple of your cheek and blend quickly with fingertips. Repeat on other side. Dab on lips & blend. For extra delicious color, repeat!

Details

12.5 mL / 0.42 US fl. oz.

Beauty tip


For a heavenly flush apply hervana orchid-blossom blush on top of lollitint.*

Full size of this product retails for $30, I couldn't find a price for the deluxe sample size.

      

Why we love it!



The sweetest smooch! Lollitint’s little sister, lollibalmconditions & hydrates with mango butter and sodium hyaluronate. This candy-orchid tinted kiss of sheer, buildable color gives you the softest, flirtiest lips. 

How to apply

Glide on bare lips or over your favorite tint.

Details

3.0 g Net wt. 0.10 oz.

Beauty tip

A flirty sister act! Wear lollitint with lollibalm for soft, kissable color that’s sweet on you for hours.*

Full size of this product retails for $18, I couldn't find a price for the deluxe sample size.




I couldn't find anything about this product on the Benefit website, which is really weird since it is their product. It says that it's an instant eye lift. I did find it on Sephora and their retail price is $26.


Now onto the other benefit products that I purchased. These are all full size products.


Why we love it!


Quickly minimize the appearance of pores & fine lines for smoother-than-smooth skin! Apply this silky, lightweight balm alone, under or over makeup. Translucent, oil-free formula complements all skintones and helps makeup stay put. Contains a Vitamin E derivative, known to protect skin from free radicals.

How to apply

To use under makeup: Apply to clean, lightly moisturized skin. Pat on problem areas & blend with fingertips.

To use over makeup: Pat on lightly over makeup & blend.PRIME IN THE A.M.Apply a thin layer of this PRO balm to clean, lightly moisturized skin. Pat lightly from the center of the face outward with fingertips. Wait seconds, then apply makeup as usual. Skin appears smooth & even…isn’t that what we’re all looking for?APPLY WHENEVER PORES COME OUT OF HIDINGIf pores reappear, pat delicately on T-zone over makeup & blend. The lightweight, oil-free formula means a beautifully refined complexion. Remember, just a dab’ll do ya! view instructions

Details

22.0 mL / 0.75 US fl. oz.

Beauty tip

Apply a thin layer of the POREfessional PRO balm to clean, moisturized skin. Next, smooth on stay flawless starting at the outer areas of the nose, moving downward toward the jawline. Smooth and pat product into skin using fingertips. Finish with hello flawless oxygen wow liquid foundation for complexion perfection!*

Full size retail value is $31.


Why we love it!

Cover-up goes incognito! This hydrating crease-control concealer - with Vitamin E & apple seed extract - hides dark circles & diffuses fine lines for a silky smooth, ultra-natural look. Available in three shades, it’s proven to keep skin       hydrated for 6 hours!* *Instrumental test WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Results too good to conceal!

Who else loves it!

Allure Readers Choice Awards for Best Concealer (department stores, specialty stores, spas, salons), 2014

How to apply

Stroke fakeup underneath each eye. Using your ring finger, pat gently outward to blend. You can also use it to touch up throughout the day…this “double duty” hydrating & concealing formula won’t cake, crease or settle. 


Details


3.5g Net wt. 0.12 oz

Beauty tip

Instantly refresh your look…smooth on fakeup to touch-up any concealer to diffuse fine lines & hydrate the under-eye area throughout the day.*

Full size retails for $24.


Why we love it!

This award-winning concealer camouflages dark circles, minor imperfections and discoloration without creasing or fading. Even better…the industrial-strength formula is now available in FIVE shades, with a full range from light to deep. Now all gals can be imperfection-free. WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Favorite shades 01 and 02 stay the same, with a new 03 shade and extended range to include 04, 05.

How to apply

With fingertip, dab boi-ing on the darkest areas you want to target...underneath each eye, at the inner corners by the bridge of your nose, or over any other flaws. Pat gently outward to blend.

Details

3.0 g Net wt. 0.1 oz

Beauty tip

Pat concealer between your thumb and fingertip to warm it up...it will glide on more seamlessly.*
Full size retails for $20.


And lastly I had to stalk up on makeup remover wipes. These ones are my favourite because they remove the makeup, they smell great and they don't burn my eyes. I bought them on sale for $8.99 but there retail value is $11.99


*Taken from the Benefit Cosmetics website