Eco Tools Sleek + Shine Finisher Hair Brush

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I recently received this brush in my #FrostyVoxBox from Influenster. The first time I tried to use this brush was on my cry, curly hair which is a total no. The brush didn't do much except make my hair a frizzy mess at that point. I then realized that this brush was meant to drying your hair (hence the holes to the back which allow air flow.) Unfortunately, I don't own a hair dryer and so I couldn't use it this way. I did however use this brush while straightening my hair which I don't do often an let me tell you, my hair has never felt so silky smooth, soft, and de-tangled. With curly hair, I have learned to love it as is and I don't do much styling. This brush would be great for someone with mostly straight hair who uses a blow dryer often.

You can pick up one of these brushes for $10.99 on the EcoTools website HERE or on Amazon for $9.97 HERE.

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and my opinions are 100% my own. Join me on Influenster to get products to review yourself!

#FrostyVoxBox Unpacking

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I received my #FrostyVoxBox in the mail yesterday from +Influenster. I received these products for free in exchange for my honest review.

Within this box I received the following items:

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• 1 Sachet No7 Protect & Perfect ADVANCED: $22.99
• 1 NYC Expert Last Lip Color - Sugar Plum: $1.99
• 1 Package Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane Decaf Green Tea
• 1 EcoTools Hair Brush: $10.99
• 1 Rimmel Gentle Eye Makeup Remover: $7.49
• 1 Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner: $4.49
• 1 McCormick Gourmet Thyme: $4.79
• 1 Fruit Vines Bites: $1.28 - $1.79

No7 Protect & Perfect ADVANCED

This serum is for anyone who has started to notice the first signs of ageing.

Clinically proven to be even more effective at reducing the appearance of fine lines. It contains active ingredients that help to repair and protect as well as helping to tackle blemishes.

Powerful Prevention.

Supercharge your skincare regime with this clinically proven serum. No7's highly acclaimed Protect & Perfect technology has been re-engineered to deliver even better anti-ageing results. Independently tested and proven to work.

This serum is powered by Matrixyl 3000 Plus™, a combination of the most powerful form of Matrixyl plus a next generation peptide that work together to help restore more youthful looking skin. With their patented antioxidant complex it helps protect skin from future signs of ageing, keeping it looking younger for longer. Includes salicylic acid to promote clearer, more radiant skin.

After 2 weeks skin looks younger and more radiant, by 4 weeks skin looks clearer and fine lines are visibly reduced. Results keep getting better with continued use. 80% of women said this serum provided the best anti-ageing results they had ever seen.

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NYC Expert Last Lip Color - Sugar Plum 

Time for some color shock therapy! The New NYC Expert Last Lipstick is moisturizing, comfortable and long wearing, it stays on up to 6 hours. Discover the wide range of shades developed to match your every mood and style! You'll find perfect plummy shades standing alongside true reds, next to creamy peaches. Theres one here for every look, outfit and situation you could dream of. The all new Expert Last Lipstick . Who knew you could feel this way about a lipstick benefits. Long lasting shine and amplified color add to a velvety and glamorous finish.

Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane Decaf Green Tea

For more than 40 years, Celestial Seasonings has made all-natural teas that are good for their customers and good for our planet. They are confident that all Celestial Seasonings Teas deliver on the high quality, safety and taste that consumers have expected from the brand for over 40 years. Celestial Seasonings employs a rigorous testing protocol to ensure all products adhere to strict industry standards. Celestial follows regulations set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). If you love this tea like most who try it do, you CAN buy it year round on the Celestial Seasonings website HERE.

EcoTools Hair Brush

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Dries 20% Faster* for Less Heat Damage

• Ultra Comfort, Lightweight Design
• Ideal for All Hair Types
• Frizz & Anti-Static Fighting Design
• Nurtures Hair & Scalp

Sleek + Shine Finisher with cruelty-free bristles distributes your hair's natural moisturizers, protecting and leaving it with a sleek, lustrous shine.

This EcoTools brush is crafted with a bamboo handle, recycled aluminum, and recycled paper packaging.

Rimmel Gentle Eye Makeup Remover

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• Gently removes all eye make up, including long lasting & waterproof make up, with no oily residue.
• Suitable for sensitive eyes & contact lens wearers.
• Dermatologically and ophthalmologically tested.

I used this product for the very first time last night and was extremely disappointed with it. It did everything it says except remove my waterproof makeup, even though it says right on the bottle it removes waterproof mascara. I usually love Rimmel's products but this one was very disappointing! I actually hated how poorly this worked. I thought I could trust that this would be as good as all the other products they have but it was NOT. When I tried to remove my makeup with this, it stung! I needed to be really careful to not to get it in my eye but I did and it stung! It was hard to remove my makeup with this and it only actually smudged my mascara and eyeliner but really just pushed it around. I needed to scrub it off with face wash in the shower.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner

I love this eye liner, it is a great product. It works as both an eyeshadow and an eyeliner. It really is waterproof and lasts all day. But I can't recommend it to anyone because when the first part of the stick is used up, it's not set up to extend so that you can get more of it. It doesn't twist up and it's not easy to sharpen. Even if you have a sharpener big enough for it, the pencil is too sharp and jagged to use directly on your eyes. This is why I give it poor value for the money and do not recommend it. Whatever sticks out in the beginning is all you're gonna be able to use. I've bought two of them now, thinking that the first one was just one in a million, but the second one won't come out either.

McCormick Gourmet Thyme

Versatile thyme adds its warm aromatic flavor to stews, soups, and roasted pork, beef, chicken and turkey. Add it to stuffing, vegetables, beans and jambalaya.

Add 1/2 teaspoon to 4 servings jambalaya, seafood chowder or ground beef for meatloaf.

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Fruit Vines Bites

These come in two flavors: strawberry and cherry. They are bite-sized low fat licorice snacks with no preservatives.

Ingredients: Corn Sugar, Wheat Flower, Modified Food Starch, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Malic Acid, Artifical Flavor, Glyceryl Monostearate, Subflower Lecithin, Glycerin, Salt, Artifical Color (Red #40)

Allergen Information: Contains Wheat

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Softlips Cube 5 in 1 Lip Care Review

I was given the opportunity to try this product through the @Influenster #DLVoxBox. The opinions expressed below are my own. These samples were given to me for free so that I might review them the opinions I share here are 100% my own.

I love chap sticks and lip balms and I use them everyday. This one is by far the best I have used in a long time. Not only does it smell amazing, it also has not one but FIVE features.

1. Hydrates – formulated with Shea Butter to restore moisture
2. Replenishes – with antioxidant Vitamins A, C, & E
3. Smoothes – rich emollients leave lips silky and soft
4. Protects – with SPF 15 sunscreen
5. Adds Shine – for a perfect radiant finish

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I love the shape of this lip balm because it's cute and looks like an ice cube. However as cute as it is and even with how well it works, the packaging is bulky which makes it hard to carry in your pocket. The product lasts a while before needing replacement but I'm unsure if it lasts longer - the same amount of time - or shorter than normal lip balm or chap stick.

Overall, I love this lip balm and I have been taking it everywhere, it's novel, fun, and a statement. It works amazingly and I will be buying more of the mint flavor in the future even if it is a bit harder to pocket and go.

Kiss® Looks So Natural Lashes

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I received this product complimentary from influenster for testing purposes in my Deans List VoxBox (#DLVoxBox). These samples were given to me for free so that I might review them the opinions I share here are 100% my own.

I really enjoy these lashes once applied and to be honest after the first application, it got easier to apply them too. My lashes are naturally long but not very full, adding these lashes made them look much fuller! The naturally tapered ends made them look super natural too. I bought more of these lashes to wear for holiday parties already!

Influenster #DLVoxBox!

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Sorry for getting to this so late but I received this VoxBox two weeks ago already! Below is my first impressions of the products I received from Influenster in the Dean's List VoxBox. These samples were given to me for free so that I might review them the opinions I share here are 100% my own.

•  Pilot FriXion Clicker Erasable pens
•  SinfulColors No Text Red™ nail polish
• Softlips® Cube mint flavor
• Airheads Bites
• Kiss® Looks So Natural Lashes 
•  COVERGIRL Ready, Set Gorgeous Liquid Foundation
•  Playtex Sport Fresh Balance

Pilot FriXion Clicker Erasable pens

I received one black and one blue pen. These pens write like gel pens but they're erasable. Below is my review on Amazon.

Connect with Pilot pen on Facebook (Pilot Pen) and twitter (@PilotPenUSA)

SinfulColors No Text Red™ nail polish

I received one bottle of this color of polish. The "Red Thumb Reminder" is described as an old-school solution to a new world problem. While it may sound simple and even a little silly, it can work! Steve Babcock who was inspired by his daughter's technique of tying a piece of yarn on her finger to remember something at school. He began painting his thumbnail red to remind him to put his phone down while driving. Guess what? It's worked. One nail salon owner even offered people a free gel red nail polish on your thumb as a way for her to contribute to this cause. We think nail salon owners everywhere should offer this service for a limited time and see if can continue to push this movement forward.

Connect with SinfulColors on Facebook (Sinfulcolors Professional) and Twitter (@SinfulColors_NP)

 

Softlips® Cube

I received the mint flavor of this interesting cube. Since opening the package, I have taken it everywhere with me and it is always in my backpack! The combination of ingredients keeps my lips soft and kissable all day long.

Connect with Softlips on Facebook (Softlips) and Twitter (@Softlipslipbalm)

Airheads Bites

To be honest I was most excited to try these out of everything in the box but I was mostly disappointed. The bites which have a hard shell, similar to M&Ms and a chewy center similar to Airheads original form had increasingly fake flavors. The watermelon one was the only one I truly enjoyed eating. Want to try new Airheads Bites but can't find them in a store? Check out their locator: http://on.fb.me/1tDfedf Airheads Candy ‪

 

Connect with Airheads Bites on Facebook (Airheads Candy) and Twitter (@airheadscandy)

Kiss® Looks So Natural Lashes 

I'm not usually one for fake lashes, I don't even wear makeup that often but these lashes are just awesome! The ends aren't cut bluntly rather they taper off nicely and they are super easy to apply too! I've already bought more of these lashes for this holiday season when I know I will be going to more parties. I'm LOVING these Kiss Lashes! They're easy to apply and make my lashes look fuller, naturally.

t a few more sets of these to wear for holiday parties this year. L

Connect with KISS on Facebook (Kiss Nails) and Twitter (@KissProducts)

 COVERGIRL Ready, Set Gorgeous Liquid Foundation

 Again, I'm not a huge beauty queen, so I'm not sure on my review of this product since I probably don't know how to apply liquid foundation! It covered well and I'm wearing it in the photo on the left.

Connect with COVERGIRL on Facebook (COVERGIRL) and Twitter (@COVERGIRL)

Playtex Sport Fresh Balance

I have received these tampons in the past, read my full review here: Playtex® Sport® Fresh Balance™ - Regular Absorbancy

Connect with Playtex on Facebook (Playtex Sport and Gentle Glide) and Twitter (@Playtex_Sport)

Kiss everlasting French Manicure

I was given the opportunity to try this product through the @Influenster #SpringVoxBox

I'm not usually one for fake nails, especially since I stopped biting my nails about a year and a half ago, but I really enjoyed sampling this product. It was a nice change of pace for me to not have to paint my nails for a while.

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The package comes with about 22 nails in different sizes, numbered with a tab at the top that is. The number system makes it really easy to find the same size for on the other hand. The package also includes a small nail file (emery board), a small tube of nail glue, and a wooden cuticle stick.

The nails, themselves looked amazing on me and french tip nails were nice to have for a while too. With these nails, the white tip is fuzed with the base of the nail and not airbrushed on so there's no chipping at all! It also makes it easy to shine them up or buff the shine off of the nails. Also, getting a set of nails like this allows you to add your own colors on top and remove the colors again and again as acetone will not remove the white tip.

When I tried the product I read the directions carefully and applied the nails to my own but I accidentally used the wrong size on one nail and it was really uncomfortable. The directions for removing the nails were easy to follow as well and I just soaked and popped off the nail and reapplied a new one. That was one of my favorite parts about the nails, easy removal when I wanted it.

I have found since my first application that you should clean your natural nail with acetone before applying the nails to make sure the glue really holds and, though the directions say to use the glue sparringly, make sure that you cover your nail bed entirely with a good coat of the glue. If you do not use enough glue, it is possible to see air bubbles through the nail and there is a chance that they will pop off early.

The box says that the nails can be work for up to seven days (one week) and mind did just about that. Unfortunately, while I was out on a date, I scratched my head and a nail popped off and was lost forever. I was a bit embarrassed that one nail was now naked but a week was long enough for me. I'm going back to my natural nails now.

These nails would be perfect for a special event or a long weekend getaway, they're easy to apply, cheap to buy, and available in different designs too!

Playtex® Sport® Fresh Balance™ - Regular Absorbancy

I was given the opportunity to try this product through the @Influenster #SpringVoxBox and @PlaytexSportandGentleGlide #PlayOn

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First of all, I'm REALLY not a fan of scented period protection. I understand the draw and I like the idea of a product being able to neutralize odors down there, but while I like the idea I also know that the additives that make that happen are not a good idea for use down there for me. And really.. It just smells weird and is usually too overpowering for my taste. 

My only other qualm with this product is that I received a regular absorbancy box while I generally use super tampons. Most companies only send samples of regular absorbancy because, I'm assuming, the majority of women use that size but it really ought to be an option to receive the super absorbancy ones. 

Even though I did not receive the size I usually use, I was surprised at how well they worked, even for my heavy flow! While I found myself changing my tampon far more frequently, I did not feel as if it was leaking and didn't ruin a single pair of panties!

The best feature of these tampons is the 360 degree protection which allows the tampon to really conform to fit you. It protects leakage even if you're out running or playing sports like I often do. My period shouldn't slow me down and this product really helps me make sure that doesn't happen. 

I really liked the plastic contour applicator for these tampons as it was comfortable and easy to use, I know that the cardboard applicators are better for the environment but they're uncomfortable and difficult for me to use.

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