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Oh it is time again for EMPTIES!! 
While not my largest empties post, this one has a bit of goodies in it.
Aveda Shampure Conditioner: I got this about two years ago and just really took my time using it up. It is a great conditioner. Would I buy it again? Maybe something else, I need a stronger conditioner in my life.
L'oreal EverCrème Cleansing Conditioner: I've been using this stuff for quite a while. It really is a holly grail item for me. Would I buy it again? YES!!!!
Aveda Pure Abundance Conditioner: This conditioner sample is great for oily hair or those seeking volume, I having dry hair, did not love it. Would I buy it again? No, not really meant for my hair type.
 The Body Shop Sweet Lemon Shower Gel: I loved this scent, citrus and fresh. It was discontinued about a year ago. Would I buy it again? Nope, it  is no longer available, but I will continue to buy other The Body Shop Shower Gels as I love them so.
Aura Cacia Euphoria Aromatherapy Bath: I got this packet as part of a gift. I did like the bath. Would I buy it again? No, it was ok but I doubt it was worth the price for a single use product.
 Caudalíe Eau De Beauté/Beauty Elixir: I bought this a while back and loved it so much I ran out and got the 100ml bottle too. Sadly the spray top popped off and won't go back on. So it pretty much broke on me with a 1/5 left. Would I buy it again? Well I already did, I am disappointed thought that it broke and I am left with unused product trapped inside.
 I broke the Treat part off of yet another one of my Elf Studio Treat and Tames. I am happy to ditch it.
Elf Face and Line Filler: I just never used this, nor did it really work too well. Would I buy it again? No.
Physisicans Formula 2-in-1 Boosting Eyeliner: This is one of the best liners out there. The liner has a small series of brushes that make applying liner work very well. Plus there so much liner in there!!! You will toss it before you run out. Would I buy it again? I already have. This one was just old and needed to be tossed for sanitation reasons, but I do have a new on the go.
Elf HS Undereye Setting Powder: This powder is supposed to help make your under eyes look great and help set concealer....it doesn't! It sparkles ---but sparkles....nothing flattering about it. Pretty much it looks like a shimmering glittery powder. ICK! Would I buy it again? No! No no no no no! No. But I do like (and use) Elf Eye Brightener. It is pretty much supposed to do the same thing, but it actually does what it says without being awful.
 Ok, here we go. I used up lots of teas!! I am going to keep the tins and reuse them.
Here is what I used up and what I think:
Alpine Punch - I liked it ok, nothing special.
Toasted Almond - Meh - wouldn't get it again.
Read My Lips - I liked this one a lot - I might get it when I have room in my cabinet again.
Red Velvet Cake - Ick, tasted like nothing - just like a red velvet cake - ick (ok I know lots of people love red velvet, I do not).
Gingerbread - I liked this one better mixed with other teas, but I do like it.
Cold 911 -  I have another tin on the go. I get sick, I drink it, I feel better.
Marcelle Hydra-C Cleansing and Exfoliating Cloths: I love these wipes. Some of the best out there.  Would I buy it again? Yes!
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I hope this holiday season has been treating you well. While I was one of many in Toronto and the surrounding areas to get their power knocked out from the ice storm, I was also lucky to have loved ones who offered us a warm place to stay. Once we got our power back (well then our landlords cut the heat off without telling us, so it took another day to get warm) we had a fantastic Christmas. I got spoiled with gifts of all types, but I thought I would share with all of you some of my beauty and other items I got. I also went Boxing Week shopping and went a little nuts, so there is lots of that here too.
Marcelle Cosmetics sent me and many other bloggers a fantastic holiday treat. I have been wanting to try out their CC cream for a long time and cannot wait to start using it. I also got a Bronzer Quad and a Pressed Powder Quad, Waterproof Mascara Top Coat, New Age 8-in-1 Power Serum and their Double Precision Liquid Eyeliner.  Thanks so much Marcelle, I cannot wait to start trying these out.
A customer of mine gave me these great Bath and Body Works items. I love each smell so much and cannot wait to use the body scrub. Warm Vanilla Sugar Body Wash, Stress Relief Bath Salts, Tangerines Body Wash and White citrus Body Scrub.

 Another customer gave me this great Holts bag filled with goodies.
 There is a larger and smaller bag and a bunch of interesting samples.
Now on to Boxing Week. I went to Davids Tea and saw they had a little box with a little tin of Cream of Earl Gray for $5. It is meant for putting a gift card in. I just got it without the gift card for the hubby since he loves Earl Gray teas.
I also went to Teavana and got the Holiday Favourites tea set, it was 30% off. It contains White Chocolate Peppermint, Pumpkin Spice Brûlée, Spiced Apple Cider, and Orange Chocolate Sweet Spice. I am in love wight eh White Chocolate Peppermint Tea!
Chapters had a holiday clear out sale on Boxing Week, I saw this fox candle...it was $5. I just need to find a spot to put it once our holiday decorations are put away.
My Shoppers that normally does not carry any Essence had a display for the Justin Bieber collection. I snagged a bunch of items. Shimmer Powder in 'Swaaaag!', eyeshadow in 'I'm Backstage', lipgloss in 'I'm Backstage', and a blush in 'Groupie at Heart'. I picked up the most interesting shades, I am very excited for the red red blush and shimmer powder.
I went to Sephora with Jenn from Scarlet Beauty and saw a bunch of great deals, mainly on Cake. I also did an online order, so I have to remember to add those when they arrive.
 I got the Cake Deep Affection set which contains Heavy Cream for hands and body. It was $19 I believe.
 I also got their Vanilla Cashmere Veleteen Hand Cream for $9
 I also got Cakes After Dark Set. I believe it was $15, I cannot find the receipt and Sephora doesn't list Cake on their site.
 It has a large shaker of their day Shampoo and Body Powder, a tin of their Stain Sugar Dry Shampoo and Milk Made hand cream.
 I picked ups  Caudalie Dry Skin Set, it was $12.
 It has their Gentle cleansing Milk, Moisture Recovery Cream, Hand and Nail Cream and Nourishing Body Lotion. I think I may give this to a friend next week for her birthday.
 I picked up Amazing Grace Body Wash for $12.
 I also got some Makeup Forever Aqua Shadow Duos. These were also available during Black Friday but I missed out on them. They were $12 for the set.
 Oh my there we go. Lots of goodies. Did you get anything amazing during the holiday season ?

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ASEphora was having a 15% off week for VIBs this past week. 
 I picked up an EyeKo Trio of Skinny Mini liners (blue, brown and black) for $23, an Eyeko Skinny liner in Back for a friend (she adores these so much she sent me back for another) for $19. I got Caudalíe Beauty Elixir in 100 ml for $49. Finally I got a Nars Blush in Super Orgasm with 3.5 g for $15 (actually a good deal since the full size is only a small amount bigger and much more costly)
 David's Tea is a favourite of mine, I seem to have formed a large collection of their teas over the last year.  My friend Melissa from Melissa's Musings recommended some teas on her blog recently (check out the post here), they spoke to me and to be honest Melissa has never steered me wrong.
I picked up Organic Le Digestif tea (for my post meal full belly) and Mother's Little Helper (org) for my restless nights ( I am crazy stressed out right now and sleep is not something I am getting too much of right now).
I found these at the clear-out section of a Shoppers the other day, $2 each. Since I already have 3 shades I thought I would take the time to get some more.
I finally got my hands on the Quo Butterfly Brush Collection. 8 brushes and a bag. I love my butterflies (papillons).
 At Aveda I picked up my favourite hand cream of all time, Hand Relief. Pricey at $28 but worth every penny (can I still say that now that we don't have pennies?). I also grabbed their limited edition Light the Way Candle for $13. Every cent of the purchase price goes to charities to help keep water safe and clean around the world. It smells great too.
Lastly, at Shopper's Drug Mart I got a double pack of Marcelle wipes. I got the Hydra-c Wipes and the I-Bronze wipes in a pack together for just $5 (my shoppers is crazy some times with these deals).
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