International Haul | Beauty-ish

Hi!

So, first off, these items are somewhat of the beauty nature but not really cosmetic items. I'm not really sure how to describe them other than "beauty".

Anyways, I went to Canada a couple weeks ago, but I had to stock up on various items before the trip, but I also did buy some when I was in Canada. But to make it even more great, my friends also went out of the country and brought back little gifts for me so I thought I would include it because why not?

America

Matrix Biolage Conditioning Balm

I love Matrix's Biolage Condition Balm. It's perfect to use after the Matrix Biolage Hydrating Shampoo. I do have a bigger tub container of this, but I didn't feel like bringing the whole thing, so I was glad I found this perfect travel-sized one. It always leaves my hair feeling amazingly soft and clean.

(1) Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion (2) Body Shop Seaweed Mattifying Moisture Lotion SPF 15 (3) Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Lotion SPF 15

I love the Body Shop in general, and I thought I would try some of the lotions as it was Buy 3 Get 3. The Tea Tree Lotion I love when I have breakouts as the Tea Tree line is spectacular at getting rid of acne, although it can be very drying if your face isn't very oily. The Seaweed Moisture Lotion is my favorite, as it's perfect for my combination oily/dry skin (I have an oily T-zone but the rest of my face is generally really dry) and it is absorbed into skin really quickly. It also won't make your face as shiny as it is a mattifying lotion. The Vitamin E Lotion is perfect for the climate I live in, which is generally 80-90 degrees with a lot of sunshine all year round. It's very refreshing, and the Vitamin E Line at the Body Shop is my favorite, as it protects your skin from environmental damage. Finding moisturizing lotions with SPF 15 that is absorbed quickly and makes your skin feel nourished is really difficult, but the Body Shop has great lotions for every skin type.

Body Shop Tea Tree Oil

This is a miracle worker. It helps get rid of acne really, really quickly. It may be a little pricey, but it actually is a lot considering you don't use that much of it everyday. It doesn't get rid of acne overnight, but it definitely works. Usually it decreases the redness and size of the spot in 1-2 nights and then gets rid of it completely.

Canada

TRESemmé Freshstart Waterless Foam Shampoo

I did just buy one thing from Canada, but that's because I typically don't spend a lot of money on these types of items. Even though I already have this, it was from all the way in Washington D.C. and I have never seen one close to where I live, so I thought, I'm not gonna let this get away from me. I do have short hair, so I don't like dealing with the spray versions, especially since some leave residue which is a pain. Foaming allows me to feel the moisturizing aspects and control how much and where it goes. This is a great alternative to washing your hair.


So, that's it for the more "beauty" items from the international haul! Stay tuned for more updates!
Thanks for reading, bye!