The Stayfree Challenge

 I was asked to take the Stayfree challenge a few months ago but passed on the opportunity. I'm not sure what happened after but I started to see a barrage of pad commercials on TV. 

It was crazy! 

With sooo many claims out there, I became curious if my brand was even doing the job. 

When the opportunity came around the second time ,I knew that I had to participate.

What do you look for in a pad?

I look for a product that is going to do it's job and keep me comfortable during my time of the month!

Well Stayfree has declared it's self to be the one of the best brands out there.

 Let's see how they measure up compared to the top ultra thin pads out there.

In the kit:

• Three bottles of 5 mL a blue saline liquid in each
• Three 5 pound weights
• Three blotting sheets
• Package of Stayfree Ultra thin pads
• Two competitive Ultra thin pad brands
• Placement sheet 

Let's start the challenge:

The first thing I did was take out the placement sheet and place each pad where they were supposed to go based on the diagram.

Then I poured the liquid at the center of the pad and waited 30 seconds for it to absorb. Then I placed a blotting sheets on the center of the pad and added the weight on top.
I waited five seconds and then removed them to reveal the results.

Stayfree is a brand that I have never used in my life but wow!

I'm generally surprised with by the outcome. 

Especially since I know that the brand that I'm using right now is a thumbs down.

Are you a Stayfree user?

Scentuals Body Care from Nature De-Stress - Aromatherapy Roll On

On a scale of 1-10, how high is your stress level. Mine right now would be a smooth 6.75. As the months pass and the wedding date nears, it keeps increasing. A few years ago, I started to carry around a little vial of lavender essential oil. I personally found it very calming.

Right now I'm carrying around Canadian brand Scentuals Body Care from Nature De-Stress - Aromatherapy Roll On ($15.95 CAN).

It's good to rub on your inner wrists whenever you need to relax. 

Once applied take two deep breaths in and out.

Calm your nerves and reduce tension with a special blend of therapeutic grade essential oils. 

Ingredients
Bergamot essential oil:

• Helps with stress
• Tension
• Fear 

Lemon essential oil:

• Helps brighten your mood

Palmarosa essential oil:

• Eases the mind

Lavender essential oil:

• Calming 
• Soothing

Plus chamomile, Clary Sage, Jasmine and Neroli are also essential oils in this blend.

What oils do you use to De-stress?

Walmart Back to School challenge: Makeup #1

It's always good to have a quick and easy back to school look.
I remember getting to college was 90 mins to 2 hours bus and train ride.
For three years, I had to wake up really early -just to make sure I'd get there on time.

I had only five minutes to get my routine down.

My three go-to products were: Eyeliner, mascara and lip colour.

Well all know the best place to get all your skincare/beauty needs is at Walmart!

I was given the opportunity to visit my local Walmart and shop in-store to complete a 

Back to School challenge. Check out my skin care post using products I bought from Walmart. 

I picked three brands that will make your life easy this up-coming semester!

1. Revlon Bold Lacquer Length & Volume Mascara
   The Ultimate black mascara
   $8.96
2. Revlon ColorStay Skinny™ Liquid Liner
   0.1mm skinny tip liner
   $8.96
3. NYC Expert Last Lipstick
   Long-lasting
   2 for $3.00

Total with tax= $23.64

Check these products up close:

Swatches
*not including the mascara*
Lipsticks: Creamy Caramel & Traffic Jam

Eyes:

The walmart beauty section is one of my favourites because they have so many rollbacks on their prices. Also they have everyday specials like bonus beauty packs and crazy everyday deals like the 2 for $3.00 NYC lipsticks.