Yves Rocher - My First Experience

Back in May, I made my first order to Yves Rocher.  The company wasn't new to me because my mom obsessively ordered from them way back when they were a catalogue mailing company.  I still remember the white cardboard boxes with the green logos, the scratch for prizes tickets, coupons, free goodies...my mom was seriously addicted to this stuff.  I don't know if it was the thrill of all the extra samples and goodies, the great prices or if she genuinely loved the product.  In any case, I have fond memories of it and I still have a large makeup tote she gave me.  I easily get suckered in by freebies...so maybe that was her problem too!  I recently rediscovered them when I got an eye makeup remover in one of my beauty boxes. 

In any case,  this will be a post mainly just pictures.  I haven't really delved too deep into my goodies.  THAT my friends, is the beauty of being a shopaholic.  You buy much more than you can ever use... perhaps this is why I can never post those glorious "<insert month> empties" posts!

So, I picked up a few nail accessories since I'm really into that.  The orange sticks, I thought would be good for getting a nice line around the cuticle...but to be honest, I don't even know how to use these.  The second thing is one of those pencils that makes your nail look whiter.  I'm not entirely sure why I got this, since I mostly keep my nails painted.  I should keep it handy for the days I don't...because my "white" area is not very white.  The last thing that looks like a nail file is actually one of those 3 in 1 where you can buff an polish your nails... I used it and it's fantastic!!!! LOVE it.  TIP: Don't try and apply nail polish after you buff and polish your nails, lol!! You will fail!!

 They had some cute little mini nail polishes and I thought these were cute summer colours! These bottles are itty bitty.

 I picked up bodywash...it was buy one get one free.  The hardest part was deciding which "flavours."  I got cotton flower:

 And lotus flower:

 Since it's summer, I thought I would grab some pedicure stuff..so this is a foot scrub.. I think? *blush*

 And a lavender foot cream!

 Next, because my hands need a little extra TLC..dry cuticles and all..I got this 2 in 1 hand & nail and see how it holds up to some of the julep products!

 This is a massage oil for hands and nail.  Not exactly sure how I'll use it yet...or maybe I can bribe my husband to help me out? ;)

 I thought this was a bit of a neat product..it's a 3 minute mask.  It's clear so it could be fund to use!

 This is a moroccan face and hair mask.  I'm super excited to try this...it's got Argon Oil.  I've added the LINK so you can check it out..this really is something different!

 Deep cleansing gel...

 This is another product I *really* can't wait to try..and SOON!!! I get super shiny forehead in the summer.  It doesn't even have to be hot where I'm at..it's like my forehead KNOWS! UGH!  I can't wait to try this out and see if it does what it promises.  I think this one is worthy of a LINK as well!

 This was free sample of one of their perfumes.

 They also sent these 3 samples as well:

 My first free gift was this tote bag.  It's perfect for the beach or camping!

 My second free gift was this GIANT jar of body exfoliant..yipee!! Can't wait to get to this!

 And, if that wasn't enough..my third gift was this full size of perfume!  I prefer floral scents, so it's not my favourite..but it's one I can use on a daily basis as it contains mostly natural products (or all?) and it's not strong.

Wow, this post and reliving this shopping experience just made me giddy enough to make another order soon...BUT!!! I'm on a spending freeze.  We'll see. ;)  Maybe a cut back? haa!  Have you ordered?  Try it! Free shipping after $45 and free goodies AND samples!! SO fun.  The 3rd free gift is products valuing $50!! 

One more day until the weekend, ladies!!! Thanks for stopping by!

~A