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itsfi · ‎07-02-2019

Oh my goodness gracious!!! I am just really overwhelmed by the generosity of @SephoraBIC, @TeamBIC, @briogeo, @DiorBeaute, @Kerastase, and @DrMurad! Thank you for this amazing gratis! My hands are literally shaking as I type this post. Wow! So many of these beauties have been in my cart or on my loves lists and now I can try them! My heart is just so full and humbled by this goodness. Thank you!! ❤️ ❤️

Planning on using a couple of these beauties tonight and will be back to post my initial thoughts on them here. 🙂 Thank you again!

ETA: first impressions...

Briogeo Superfoods Banana + Coconut Nourishing Shampoo + Conditioner Duo for Dry Hair

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I used the Briogeo shampoo and conditioner this morning and wow! This stuff smells amazing! Reminds me of banana candies, a bit like banana runts. Bananalicious! But the scent isn’t the only noteworthy thing about these products. The shampoo has a thinner consistency to it, lathers well and leaves my hair clean without feeling dry, strangly or stripped of its oils or moisture. In fact, my hair feels really soft, light and nourished. The consistency on the conditioner reminds me of a smoothie and the ingredients list makes me think of (and want) a tropical smoothie – banana, coconut, pineapple, papaya, mango and more!! It’s lightweight, creamy and does an excellent job of detangling my hair and making it look and feel soft, smooth and shiny – glossy shiny, not greasy shiny. <DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">I used the Briogeo shampoo and conditioner this morning and wow! This stuff smells amazing! Reminds me of banana candies, a bit like banana runts. Bananalicious! But the scent isn’t the only noteworthy thing about these products. The shampoo has a thinner consistency to it, lathers well and leaves my hair clean without feeling dry, strangly or stripped of its oils or moisture. In fact, my hair feels really soft, light and nourished. The consistency on the conditioner reminds me of a smoothie and the ingredients list makes me think of (and want) a tropical smoothie – banana, coconut, pineapple, papaya, mango and more!! It’s lightweight, creamy and does an excellent job of detangling my hair and making it look and feel soft, smooth and shiny – glossy shiny, not greasy shiny. </DIV>

KéRASTASE - Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum

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The Kerastase night serum is described as “a leave-in, overnight serum that nurtures and detangles hair while you sleep.” Sounds dreamy. 😉 The bottle is beautiful and serum itself is lightweight and smells really good. The scent is familiar to me but I can’t figure out what exactly it is. A little of this goes a long way so this bottle is going to last. The serum applies very easily and does not weigh down my hair – a huge plus, but I do need to remember to focus the product on the ends and length; if I put too much on the top or crown of my head, it can look a bit greasy by the end of the day. I don’t typically get 8 hours of sleep and the night I used it I got 6 and the next morning I woke up and made my way to the bathroom to check on my hair and …. whoa!! Color me impressed. My hair looked and felt soft, silky, smooth and shiny. This made a very good first impression. I’m looking forward to using this one again.<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">The Kerastase night serum is described as “a leave-in, overnight serum that nurtures and detangles hair while you sleep.” Sounds dreamy. <SPAN class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":winking_face:"><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":winking_face:">😉</span></SPAN>  The bottle is beautiful and serum itself is lightweight and smells really good. The scent is familiar to me but I can’t figure out what exactly it is.  A little of this goes a long way so this bottle is going to last.  The serum applies very easily and does not weigh down my hair – a huge plus, but I do need to remember to focus the product on the ends and length; if I put too much on the top or crown of my head, it can look a bit greasy by the end of the day. I don’t typically get 8 hours of sleep and the night I used it I got 6 and the next morning I woke up and made my way to the bathroom to check on my hair and …. whoa!! Color me impressed.  My hair looked and felt soft, silky, smooth and shiny. This made a very good first impression. I’m looking forward to using this one again.</DIV>

SEPHORA COLLECTION - Exfoliating Wipes - Bamboo - Matifying

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I love bamboo as a skincare ingredient and was excited to have received these Sephora Collection Exfoliating Wipes. I’ve used a few different SC Wipes, both the regular and exfoliating ones. With the exfoliating wipes, I use the exfoliating side primarily on my nose because it can be quite harsh to use elsewhere on my face. On occasion, I will use the exfoliating side as a gentle scrub on my elbows and soles of my feet. The non-exfoliating side is much gentler and good to use all around. The bamboo one smells nice - clean; I’m not sure what bamboo smells like so I can’t say how closely it resembles the scent of bamboo. I like to keep these wipes in my gym bag, to use right after a workout and to clear my face of sweat, etc. before heading home to shower.

<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">I love bamboo as a skincare ingredient and was excited to have received these Sephora Collection Exfoliating Wipes. I’ve used a few different SC Wipes, both the regular and exfoliating ones. With the exfoliating wipes, I use the exfoliating side primarily on my nose because it can be quite harsh to use elsewhere on my face. On occasion, I will use the exfoliating side as a gentle scrub on my elbows and soles of my feet. The non-exfoliating side is much gentler and good to use all around. The bamboo one smells nice - clean; I’m not sure what bamboo smells like so I can’t say how closely it resembles the scent of bamboo. I like to keep these wipes in my gym bag, to use right after a workout and to clear my face of sweat, etc. before heading home to shower.</DIV>

Sunnysmom · ‎07-03-2019

@itsfi and @Shosh85 Will be fun to see all the good stuff you guys play with!

snoflakefaerie · ‎07-02-2019

What a great set of things to try! I am such a sucker for any beauty product that looks like juice or a smoothie. Very curious to see what you think of the Briogeo and the Keratase serum @itsfi

itsfi · ‎07-03-2019

@snoflakefaerie, the packaging of the Briogeo banana shampoo and condition is super cute! The consistency of the conditioner reminds me of a smoothie too! And they both smell so good. I just edited the OP to include my initial thoughts on both of them. The Kerastase serum is next up ... I think I'll use it tonight.

PrettyPaint · ‎07-03-2019

I know! I totally want to drink it each time I see photos of it 🙂 @snoflakefaerie

cianni · ‎07-02-2019

Ahh congrats @itsfi ❤️❤️ So deserving of all these surprises!!

itsfi · ‎07-03-2019

Thank you @cianni! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ It's truly such a lovely surprise. I'll be working for part of the holiday weekend but having these goodies to play will make it so fun!

cianni · ‎07-03-2019

@itsfi I added the briogeo to my wish list as soon as I read that it smells like banana runts, even if it wasn’t the greatest shampoo, that nostalgic smell alone would be worth it!!

itsfi · ‎07-03-2019

Right, @cianni!! I did ask myself “do they still make runts candies?” My hair still smells bananalicious!

Ispend2much6 · ‎07-02-2019

@itsfi Congratulations!!! I'm glad you received something in recognition of your unending cheer and dedication. 🙂

itsfi · ‎07-03-2019

@Ispend2much6, thank you for your very kind words. 🙂 So good of you to say. I'm very touched by the thoughtfulness that went into this gratis.

heartsmyface · ‎07-02-2019

@itsfi Oh wow!!! I want to try that Briogeo Banana shampoo and conditioner sooooo bad! Those brow tools look very useful too!!! I can see why you’re in such shock! It’s really nice to receive gratis in general but when it’s items you’ve had in your cart then bonus!!!! That’s one heck of an awesome gratis package you lucky girl! I can’t wait to read your thoughts on these products!

itsfi · ‎07-03-2019

Oh my gosh @heartsmyface, I'm still a little taken aback this morning!! I had the Briogeo shampoo and conditioner set, the Kerastase and the Dior palette in the cart. There's a Sephora near me that carries the Kerastase line and I have been wanting to get myself over there the last few weekends to check it out in store. I just used the Briogeo Banana shampoo and condition this morning and hearts, it smells bananalicious! Will update the OP but this one is a good one - my hair feels light, clean and nourished! ❤️

heartsmyface · ‎07-03-2019

@itsfi Aw dang it, you were supposed to say it smelled awful. I think I’m going to break my no buy over bananas! 😅.

I’ve really liked everything I’ve tried from Kerastase. They have a lot of awesome hair repair products.

itsfi · ‎07-04-2019

Hahaha @heartsmyface! It's awful, hearts; just awful - in that way that yummy smelling banana candy is awful. lol! I kept smelling my hair yesterday and just fyi, that's not something I usually do all day long. ha! The scent lasted for about 7 hours!

Used the Kerastase serum last night! Me likey. I'll update the OP later today. What Kerastase products have you used?

heartsmyface · ‎07-10-2019

@itsfi just seeing this now. I received the same gratis so got to try the banana shampoo and the Kerastase night serum. Soooooooo goood! I reviewed both in the gratis thread.

Other Kerastase products I’ve used.... the entire resistance collection (save for the mask)....mousse, repair serum shampoo conditioner... all good and highly moisturizing and effective on bleach damaged hair.

itsfi · ‎07-14-2019

Making notes of all the product recs @heartsmyface! 😍

MlleCC · ‎07-02-2019

@itsfi , a huge "Congratulations!" on being chosen for gratis! Truly well-deserved. 🙂

The @briogeo packaging is so cute -- they look like juice bottles!

itsfi · ‎07-03-2019

Awww, thank you so much @MlleCC! It was a lovely and generous surprise. So many beautiful products! 🙂

You are so right - the bottles do look like juice bottles; they look so cute sitting in the basket in my shower too! And they smell wonderful! @heartsmyface

heartsmyface · ‎07-02-2019

@MlleCC Oh my gosh they do! Like cold pressed juices! Okay I love them more now!

quspork · ‎07-02-2019

Oh my gosh, what a great gratis! Congrats, @itsfi ! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on everything!

itsfi · ‎07-03-2019

Thank you @quspork; it was such an amazing surprise. My eyes got so big as I was pulling out the products. Very kind and generous of the brands, @SephoraBIC and @TeamBIC.

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