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.

Dial Acne Control Face and Body Wash - Smiley360

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I'm a member of Smiley360.com, where I qualify to try brands for free in exchange for sharing my authentic feedback. This was a sample that I received from smiley360. These samples were given to me for free so that I might review them the opinions I share here are 100% my own.

I only used this body wash twice as I only had a small sample to work with but with the full sized bottle of face wash, I have been using it for about two weeks now. 

First of all, I really like the smell of these. It’s light and fresh and not overpowering. The scent doesn’t linger after you rinse your face or body.

The first day I used these I had no reactions and my skin felt fresh, however after continued use my skin felt dry. I understand that acne products generally do this but maybe my acne isn't as bad as it once was. 

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I found that the body wash dried my skin out a lot more though. I needed lotion after each wash and my skin is not usually that dry from any product. I don’t generally have body acne so I can’t tell you how this works with body acne. I have normal to dry skin generally so I try to use products that moisturize my skin rather than drying it out. That’s probably why this dried my skin out so much. 

The face wash didn’t dry my face out as bad as the body wash did to my body. Nonetheless it did dry it out. I found that in the time it took me to get out of the shower, dry off and go to my bedroom to start my skin routine my face was dry and tight. Bottom line for me, the scent it nice and light but it dried out my skin and it's probably not for me, or people with skin like mine.

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Abercrombie & Fitch - Fierce Confidence Sample and Share

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Just yesterday I received this sample of Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce Confidence cologne from Crowdtap, a user testing, review, and input site. These samples were given to me for free so that I might review them the opinions I share here are 100% my own.

I was asked to share this sample with a male friend or my boyfriend and as my boyfriend is 14 hours away for the next four months at least, I shared this sample with a male co-worker. I wanted to review the scent before I passed it off though so below it my two cents on this scent.

This scent was not what I was expecting from an Abercrombie & Fitch cologne. When I think of their products I think of a strong, maybe even overpowering scent similar to AXE but this scent was not that strong. I like that I can't smell it from a mile away though.

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"Packed with confidence and a bold, masculine attitude, Fierce is not just a cologne, it's a lifestyle. The clean scent of fresh citrus will grab her attention and warm musk will keep her interested. Rugged, classic, cool... live the tradition of Abercrombie & Fitch with our signature scent." (A&F)

According to Eric, this is the absolute BEST cologne he has tried. Everytime he wears it he is complimented and asked what he is wearing.

I wouldn't buy the scent for my boyfriend though, he's not big on cologne but also, I think the scent is not what he would enjoy.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free from Crowdtap.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.  

 

Advil® Fast Acting Film-Coated Sample and Share

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Just the other day I received these samples of Advil's new fast acting coated ibuprofen pills from Crowdtap, a user testing, review, and input site. These samples were given to me for free so that I might review them the opinions I share here are 100% my own.

I was asked to share my samples and some coupons with my friends and review the product and my experience with it.

I'm on the fence with this new Advil. It does work fast but a lot of my friends that I shared my samples with experienced horrible heartburn from the new fast acting film coating. 

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I personally haven't experienced heartburn when taking these but then again I never take medication on an empty stomach and I always drink a full glass of water with my pills. These pills work fast and help my pain and swelling go away in under an hour, usually half an hour max. 

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This week I had a really bad sinus headache, so I opened an Advil Fast Acting blister pack and took both pills (about 10:15 AM) with a full glass of water. By 10:40 AM my headache was gone and work seemed a bit more bearable. I usually use a generic store brand liquid gel ibuprofen pain killer which acts quickly too, usually 30-45 minutes.

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Because they can cause side effects in some people such as heartburn-like feelings, it would be best to take them with food and plenty of water. That means they may not be the best choice at all times. If you are not able to take this with food, you may be better off with the regular Advil formula. However, if you are looking for faster-than-normal pain relief, you might like these quite a bit.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free from Crowdtap.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.  

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!

5-hour ENERGY® goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness - Smiley360

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. We have made a lot of progress but still have a long way to go and need your help!

The makers of 5-hour ENERGY® products team up with the Living Beyond Breast Cancer organization this breast cancer awareness month. LBBC helps to support and educate people about breast cancer. 

Now through December 31, 2014, Living Essentials will donate five cents from the sale of every specially marked bottle of Pink Lemonade flavored 5-hour ENERGY® to Living Beyond Breast Cancer. LBBC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people with trusted breast cancer information and a community of support. The minimum guaranteed donation is $200,000.00. Just look for the white 5-hour ENERGY® bottle with the pink ribbon and you can help make a difference today!

When you need a boost you don't want to wait. You want to feel more energetic now. A 5-hour ENERGY® shot takes just seconds to take. 5-hour ENERGY® shots come in original, decaf and extra strength. 

The first few times I tried this product it worked like magic! It felt like no other energy drink I've had but I soon became used to them and they didn't really work for me anymore. I moved on to the extra strength which work quite a bit better thn the regular ones. I recommend using these if you need a pick me up and not want the excess sugar found in most energy drinks, but they are kinda expensive given size. I suggest using them every now and then as necessary but not too often or your body will get used to them. It's a mild pick me up, without going overboard which I love.

5-Hour Energy will probably chase away grogginess at least as well as a cup of coffee. The label warns against drinking more than two bottles daily. Avoid it if you're pregnant or nursing, and don’t give it to kids.

I’d like to raise my white bottle pink ribbon 5-hour ENERGY® in honor of all the amazing people around the world – I want to honor my Mother for showing me how to stay strong when things get tough. Because of this I toast to you! I nominate all of you to honor someone special or two in your life.

I'm a member of Smiley360.com, where I qualify to try brands for free in exchange for sharing my authentic feedback. These samples were given to me for free so that I might review them the opinions I share here are 100% my own.

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)