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Influenster Jingle VoxBox

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The last time I received an Influenster VoxBox was in March of 2014. Life got busy, and I did not have a lot of time to put into this blog at the time, so my participation waned. I was so happy when I received an email that I had been selected for the Jingle VoxBox. Hopefully this can be the beginning of many more VoxBox reviews this year.

When the Jingle VoxBox arrived, I thought it was sooo tiny! But it has just as many goodies inside as the ones in the past did. Here’s what was included:

 

  • Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream sample (1oz) – $8.99-15.99 full size
  • Biscoff Cookies (3 two packs, 25g per pack) – $2.99 per 250g
  • Ore-Ida Tater Tots product FREE coupon ($4)
  • Hallmark itty bittys (Rapunzel) – start at $6.95
  • NYC City Proof 24HR Waterproof Eyeliner (932 Dark Brown) – $3.99
  • KISS True Volume Lashes “Natural Plump” – $3.99
  • KISS Strip Lash Adhesive (Black) – $3.99
  • Pure Ice Nail Polish (1019 Deja Vu) – $1.97 only at Walmart

 

As always, here are my first impressions of each item :

 

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
I was surprised that the cream is unscented, which is nice because it can be used without distracting from any perfumes (which I wear daily). It feels very moisturizing and should be good for these winter months.		 Biscoff Cookies
I can’t recall if I have ever tried these before, but I am excited to try them! I had them on a plane! I remembered! They’re really good!! I love that they included 3 packs, because it will give me a chance to really try them again.
Ore-Ida Tater Tots Free Coupon
I expected more coupons that I would never use, but this one is awesome because it pays for the entire item! I can’t wait to try these Tater Tots!!		 Hallmark Disney Rapunzel Itty Bittys
ADORABLE! Is there more to say? These are so cute, I am resisting collecting them all!
NYC City Proof 24HR Waterproof Eyeliner (932 Dark Brown)
I’m not a huge eyeliner fan, so I am not sure if this will get much use for me personally. It looks pretty nice and goes on smooth.		 KISS True Volume Lashes “Natural Plump”
I have only worn false eyelashes… once! It was for my cousin’s wedding and they were gorgeous but hurt horribly when it was time for removal. I have never had the pull to wear falsies, but since then I have wanted to re-create the look.
KISS Strip Lash Adhesive with Aloe (Black)
I am so happy that this was included with the eyelashes because otherwise I wouldn’t have known what to do. This tube will last me FOREVER.		 Pure Ice Nail Polish (1019 Deja Vu)
Pretty sparkly blue-purple color, however I am not sure I am their target market – I never shop at Walmart.

 

Full posts to come soon!

Disclaimer: I received these products to test for free through the Influenster VoxBox program.

J’Adore VoxBox

Coco

 

It has arrived! I received another Influenster VoxBox – this time it is the J’Adore VoxBox! I honestly expected it to be a little more “Parisian,” but it is more so for Valentine’s Day and not exactly a French thing haha! Anyway, check out the items below. I will try to review each individually in the coming days.

  • Kiss Looks So Natural Lashes
  • HERSHEY KISSES Milk Chocolate
  • Boots Botanics Shine Away Ionic Clay Mask
  • John Frieda Frizz Ease 3-Day Straight Flat Iron Spray
  • Red Rose Simply Indulgent Teas

Disclaimer: I received these products to test for free through the Influenster VoxBox program.

Sally Hansen Triple Shine #210 Reef-Raf and My “Shining Moment”

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Water to workout, day in and day out, nothing will dull these nails. The gloss is protected with the Ultimate Shield Complex, exclusive to Sally Hansen, designed to help polish withstand the wear and tear of everyday living for non-stop shine. Outshine ’em all with our 29 shades!

Sally Hansen Triple Shine Reef Raf
Sally Hansen Triple Shine Reef Raf

Thanks to Influenster, I was able to receive a Sally Hansen Triple Shine nail polish in Reef-Raf #210 in my Violot VoxBox.

Influenster and Sally Hansen challened us to post about our “Shining Moment” so this isn’t actually a review, and more of a personal piece.

Create a post about a shining moment you had while wearing Sally Hansen’s Triple Shine™ nail color. Your “shining moment” can be as small as feeling great with your look, or as big as conquering a fear. You tell us what makes you shine!

My Shining Moment wearing Reef-Raf was definitely catching a glimpse of it throughout the day. Simple and sweet, I suppose. Whenever I wear something beautiful, I cannot help but sneak peaks at it and admire the quality. And there is nothing like a bright pink polish to brighten your mood. They say the way you dress can effect how you act and feel, well I definitely think the #tripleshine polishes make you act and feel “shinier.”

Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak Dry Shampoo

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I know you’re busy keeping up with that social life! So don’t waste precious time in the bathroom, just use Clean Freak™. Get that perfect hair (and the perfect guy!) before all the other girls. Expect more room on your social calendar because this salon formula dry shampoo will have you and your hair ready for a night out on the town.

While I didn’t receive my Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak Dry Shampoo from Influenster, I have purchased in the past and have wanted to do a review on it for awhile. Last Year, I received Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray from Influenster in the Sweetheart VoxBox. Because of this, I have become a pretty big fan of the Not Your Mother’s line and have purchased quite a few of their products since.

As usual, here is an awesome video from NYM on how to use the dry shampoo:

Application: Spray generously on roots and throughout hair. Brush through to diffuse powder and watch it absorb any excess oils. Style as desired and enjoy your newly freshened hair.

My opinion of the Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak Dry Shampoo is that it is right on par with other dry shampoos in its price range. While I haven’t tested very many, I definitely thought it was a decent competitor. Since I am already a fan of the NYM brand, I prefer it. From what I have read of other reviews, some hated the smell while others loved it and most agreed that it did the job it was supposed to do. So the bottom line? If you like the smell… get it! Because it is a very efficient dry shampoo. Plus it is super affordable!

Check out the Product Page for the Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak Dry Shampoo at Influenster for more information and reviews, plus a free shipping code for your next NYM purchase!

You can find Not Your Mother’s products at most major retailers, such as Walmart and CVS, and also at Ulta. Suggested retail price: $5.99 for 8oz.

Courtney’s Rating: B+

Influenster Violet VoxBox

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It has arrived! My Influenster Violet VoxBox is here.

Inspired by the season’s dark, moody florals, the violet VoxBox is for the beauty queens of Influenster Nation. And, as surely as winter comes, we know that under layers if snow, spring violets still grow. So go on, check in your box, test your new goodies and start sharing a little flower power with your friends, family, and followers this fall!

What’s inside mine you ask? Read below!

  • Goody Athlétique Headband (blue/black)
  • Sally Hansen New Triple Shine (Reef-raf 210)
  • SOYJOY Baked Whole Soy & Fruit Bar (Banana)
    And as a special bonus…

  • Goody QuikStyle hairbrush

So my initial thought is that the only thing related to the idea of the Violet VoxBox being for beauty queens is MAYBE the nail polish. And there doesn’t seem to be much dark, moody florals except in the box design…

Regardless there are some cool products that I can’t wait to try out and I am excited to finally be able to test them!

Individual blog posts for each item coming soon!

Disclaimer: I received these products to test for free through the Influenster VoxBox program.

I’m on the list for the Violet VoxBox!

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The Colgate SlimSoft VoxBox isn’t even over yet and I have been invited to participate in ANOTHER VoxBox… this time the Violet VoxBox. I took a pre-survey for the Varsity VoxBox but apparently didn’t qualify for it… which is fine by me (rumor it is all samples) because the Violet VoxBox sounds wayyyy cooler! And girlier, which is a total plus in my book.

Dark, moody florals are back in full-stride this fall, and the Violet VoxBox will be the envy of Beauty Queens across Influenster Nation – so you’re quite the lucky lady!

The description is pretty vague, so of course I am brimming with excitement to know what’s in the Violet VoxBox… stay tuned, I will update once it arrives!

Colgate SlimSoft VoxBox

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The new Slim Soft™ toothbrush features floss-tip™1 bristles that are 17x slimmer* at the tip, ideal for cleaning the tight spaces between teeth and gums.

Like I mentioned in a previous post, I recently purchased an electric toothbrush so I was not sure how I would be able to review the Colgate SlimSoft VoxBox… that is until I realized the solution… leave it at my boyfriend’s place! I am there often, and I use a manual brush there anyways… so it is perfect!

The Influenster VoxBox included:

  • Colgate SlimSoft Toothbrush
  • Colgate Total Whitening Toothpaste 0.75 oz
  • Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield Mouthwash in Peppermint Blast 2.0 oz

Now that I have had a few weeks to test it out, I am now ready to review the toothbrush! First lets start with a little information about the SlimSoft:

Colgate SlimSoft

  • 17x slimmer tip bristles for a deep clean
  • 6x* deeper reach between teeth and gums
  • 1.5x** deeper access between teeth
  • 35% more bristles for unique mouth feel
  • An ergonomic and flexible handle

* vs. a manual flat trim toothbrush with end-rounded bristles
** vs. an ordinary manual toothbrush

SlimSoft floss-tip versus Regular Bristles

What I noticed the most about the brush was that it was VERY soft, more soft than I even expected. And even though it was soft, it did an amazing job at cleaning my teeth. They literally felt squeaky clean! I compared the bristles to my current manual toothbrush and the difference was astounding.. there are way more, tighter knit bristles in the SlimSoft and that is what gives it an edge! It is much more effective than the usual toothbrush.

Check out the Product Page for the SlimSoft at Influenster for more information and reviews.

You can find Colgate products at most major retailers. Suggested retail price: $4.25 for one brush.

Courtney’s Rating: A

Disclaimer: I received these products to test for free through the Influenster VoxBox program.

I’m IN! Time for another Influenster VoxBox

Coco

I received an email today… Alerting me to the fact that I am being shipping the latest Colgate Slimsoft VoxBox from Influenster!

Brushing your teeth: You do it every day, twice a day, maybe more! It’s a habit so ingrained that many of us think nothing of it. Which is why one tiny tweak can have a huge impact on your life.

Introducing the Colgate SlimSoft Toothbrush: Made with extra-fine bristles, the Colgate SlimSoft Toothbrush effortlessly cleans those hard-to-reach places without over-brushing your enamel or gumline!

Can’t wait to see those #SlimSoft smiles!

Because a happy mouth is a clean mouth.

Kind of funny timing because I just purchased an electric toothbrush and waterpik from Amazon, so I suppose I will hold off using it until I’ve reviewed the tooth brush included in the VoxBox.

I am so excited to see what else will be in the VoxBox! Thanks again, Influenster!

Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray

Coco

Now everyday can be a day at the beach… minus the sunburn! Beach Babe has everyone fooled into thinking you just left the beach (you little liar!). It adds sexy, tousled waves and a lite matte finish to any hair type. Infused with natural dead sea salt & sea kelp this salon formula has you and your hair on the boardwalk all year long.

Included in my Influenster SweetHeart Voxbox was a sample size of Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray!

I have very flat hair to begin with, so any help I can get is appreciated. So because my hair already lacks volume and texture, I am very skeptical whether a product like this will benefit me. But the packaging is adorable, and I really like what the brand is doing with their marketing and style. Plus Beach Babe smells really, really good!!

Before we get started, here’s a quick video on how to use the spray:

Application: Mist generously onto clean, damp or dry hair. Comb through evenly and style with fingers or a brush to create random texture, waves and body. Air dry naturally, use a diffuser or lightly blow–dry. Oh and don’t forget your sunblock (wink).

Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray

I have been testing out the product for a little over a week now, and I really like the texture it gives my hair! I think it works best when your hair is dry (when I used it too wet it did not work well) and even when using a hair dryer on it. I got a bunch of compliments the first day I used it so I think it definitely made a difference. It somehow gave my fairly flat hair some volume and more sexiness. I am not sure I am even using the product correctly but I really like the outcome that I have created with it!

I love how simple it is, too! Just spray a few times, scrunch hair, and go! Perfect for me!

I picked up a few other NYM products (the shampoo/conditioner, hair detangler, and the full size texturizing spray) and I am very impressed in the quality of the brand! I think I may be their newest fan!

Check out the Product Page for the Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray at Influenster for more information and reviews, plus a free shipping code for your next NYM purchase!

You can find Not Your Mother’s products at most major retailers, such as Walmart and CVS, and also at Ulta. Suggested retail price: $5.99 for 8oz.

Courtney’s Rating: B+

Disclaimer: I received these products to test for free through the Influenster VoxBox program.

Skinnygirl Daily On-The-Go Bars

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Founded by New York Times bestselling author Bethenny Frankel and health and wellness guru Matt Hesse, Skinnygirl Daily is a nutrition line that helps women look and feel their best. The bars are the perfect indulgent treat for individuals looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Included in my Influenster SweetHeart Voxbox was a full size of Skinnygirl Daily On-The-Go Bar!

I was lucky enough to get to try out the Coco-nut with peanut butter flavor! And wow! It was DELICIOUS! I am not a huge fan of super sweet things, so I was pleasantly surprised that it had just the right amount of sweetness. It was also crunchy AND soft. I really like how balanced this bar is.

Skinnygirl Daily On-The-Go Bars come in four flavors (I can’t wait to try them all!)

  • Banana Oatmeal Dark Chocolate
  • Coco-Nut with Peanut Butter
  • Dark Chocolate Multi-Grain Pretzel
  • Greek Yogurt Blueberry Crisp

I personally like to have a stash of nutrition bars that I can throw in my bag when I know I wont get a chance to eat, so having many options in my pantry is important. Overall, I really liked the Coco-Nut bar. The are two negatives I can see: availability (they can only be purchased online?) and price (they are on the expensive side). They do have a few incentives on their website, such as free shipping for orders over $29, and reoccurring special offers. But ignoring those issues, in my opinion the bar was very good. I actually ate half one night and the other half a few days later just to savor it.

Skinnygirl Daily On-The-Go Bars: Coco-nut

As I said in my initial impression, I did not have a positive opinion of the brand based on the media, but now I think I may reconsider and give Skinnygirl a chance! I definitely want to try a Skinnygirl cocktail!

Check out the Product Page for the Skinnygirl Daily On-The-Go Bars at Influenster for more information and reviews, plus a 25% off code for your next purchase at Skinnygirl Daily!

Skinnygirl Daily products can be purchased via their website. Suggested retail price: $12.99 for a 5-pack.

Courtney’s Rating: B

Disclaimer: I received these products to test for free through the Influenster VoxBox program.

Secret Clinical Strength Stress Response

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Secret Clinical Strength is designed to provide prescription strength, extra-effective, wetness protection for women even with the most demanding body chemistries.

Included in my Influenster SweetHeart Voxbox was a full size of Secret’s Clinical Strength Stress Response deodorant in Serene Citrus!

As I said in my initial impression, I have never used a deodorant quite like this one! One thing I did not realize about this product is they recommend using it before bedtime, but you can use it in the mornings, too. The directions encourage you to use 2 “clicks” per underarm, but I find that one is usually enough.

Secret Clinical Strength Stress Response

I’m not a very heavy sweater, so I am not sure this product is specifically designed for me. But I can definitely see the benefits for using it when you know you will be doing something more active or stressful. I really like the fact that this product has a moisturizing effect. It really is like armpit lotion!

Not to mention how awesome the Serene Citrus scent is! I am very picky when it comes to fragranced products, but this one is wonderful!

Secret’s campaign for their new deodorant mainly focuses on the fact that it combats stress sweat, so for one of the challenges they asked us to tweet how it helped us! Here’s my tweet:

Here’s a little interesting information for you about sweat and stress:

Did you know there are actually three main causes of sweat? Sweat is induced by physical activity/exercise, environmental/heat and stress.

Stress sweat is different – it can happen instantaneously and smells the worst, because it comes from two different glands. Sweat from physical activity and heat comes from the Eccrine sweat glands – made up mostly of water. Stress sweat however also comes from a different gland, the Apocrine. The Aprocrine gland has more nutrients, which means more bacteria, which can cause more odor.

Secret Clinical Strength Stress Response offers a lot of protection from nasty armpit sweat, and keeps you smelling fresh all day (and sometimes even longer!). Overall, I was very impressed with the quality of this product. I had never used this kind of deodorant before, and was hesitant at first, but I am quickly becoming a fan!

You can find Secret products at most major retailers. Suggested retail price: $7.99-$9.99 for a 1.6oz.

Courtney’s Rating: A

Disclaimer: I received these products to test for free through the Influenster VoxBox program.

Influenster SweetHeart VoxBox

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Hey everyone! It has been awhile since I have posted here, due to my busy schedule with college and work, but when Influenster offered me another chance to review a VoxBox I could not turn down the opportunity! It is always so much fun and exciting to get a VoxBox!

Introducing, The SweetHeart VoxBox!

Here are my first impressions of each item!

 

Olay Fresh Effects Va-Va-Vivid! Powered Contour Cleansing SystemOlay Fresh Effects {Va-Va-Vivid!} Powered Contour Cleansing System

I didn’t realize the brush was electric until I started writing this post! The cleanser smells very good. It comes out a pearly silver color, and rubs on very smooth. So far, I am very impressed. But now that I know the brush is electric, I need to give it another test!

 

 

Secret Clinical Strength Stress Response

Secret Clinical Strength Stress Response
I have never used a deodorant like this one before! I was a little confused at first, but once I did I can say it works very well. Just don’t use too much!! It is smooth and lotion-y unlike traditional solid deodorants, but without the sticky feeling that comes with gel deodorants. You really get the best of both worlds! But most of all I love the fresh citrus scent!

 

Skinnygirl Daily On-The-Go Bars: Coco-nutSkinnygirl Daily On-The-Go Bars: Coco-nut
I haven’t been a fan of the Skinnygirl line (due to me negative opinion after watching Real Housewives NY), but I have to admit the bar was DELICIOUS! Sweet, but not too sweet. Crunchy, yet soft. I have no complaints, and I could totally see myself purchasing these!

 

Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray

Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
I do not think I have the hair for this spray (my hair is SUPER FLAT and NEVER holds!), but I am interested in trying it out. Wish me luck!

 

 

Reviews to come soon!

Disclaimer: I received these products to test for free through the Influenster VoxBox program.