Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Brookside Dark Chocolate Crunchy Clusters - Berry Medley Flavors Review

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Oh lord am I excited to share this product with you. On the internet that is, I already consumed the whole bag here so you'll need to go buy your own.

I received this product for free from +Crowdtap and Brookside for review. All opinions here are my own (and the ones shared by my fellow reviewers.)

Brookside Dark Chocolate Crunchy Clusters - Berry Medley Flavors

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Smooth dark chocolate, multi-grain clusters and alluring, fruit flavors create an enticingly delicious taste experience. Its unexpected crunch and texture like you've never experienced before. Eat it on the go, at home, during work, share it with friends and take photos to show how you #DiscoverBrookside.

My Review


I can't believe I received this product for review! I loved EVERYTHING about it! Let's start with the packaging. These treats come in a brightly colored, resealable bag. Not that I needed to reseal it too often. I couldn't get over how delicious these were! It was a struggle to not eat the whole bag in the first sitting!

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The flavor and texture combinations in these crunchy clusters are to die for. There is a nice crunch with the multi-grain and the chewiness of the dried fruit plus the sweetness of the fruit and the bitterness of the dark chocolate. Sigh, I might need to go shopping just for these soon.

I shared these with my family and friends. This was probably the worst part of this whole sample and share, letting them go. I mailed a package of items to a friend in Florida and she suggested I include a small bag of these since she follows my Instagram and saw me posting about them. I reluctantly did and she was ecstatic! She scarfed down the whole bag in minutes and told me it was a good thing I didn't send more or she would have ruined her diet.

I made cookies for some coworkers and slipped a few of these crunchy clusters into each cookie. They were an even bigger hit than I thought they would be. Three dozen cookies gone in less than half an hour. 

I also took what was left of the bag home to visit my family. I offered some to everyone in the house and before I knew it, they were gone. I miss them already. I will be heading to Meijer today to buy more since they are on sale 2 for $7.

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.

Petunia Skincare's Anti Aging Hyaluronic Acid Serum Review

Petunia Skincare's Hyaluronic Acid Serum - Amazon
What Is Hyaluronic Acid?
Don't let the word "acid" fool you. hyaluronic acid isn't harsh or skin-stripping at all. In fact, it's the exact opposite - a powerful moisture-binding ingredient that keeps skin plump and hydrated and, yes, young-looking.

Do You Suffer From the following?
  •  Loss of elasticity and collagen
  •  Dry and dehydrated skin
  • Crow's feet and fine lines
  •  Aging of the skin
  •  Dull and lifeless skin
  •  Dark circles and spider veins

This is the ultimate all-in-one anti-aging and moisturizing serum you'll ever need and it solves those problems!

What will this high quality hyaluronic acid serum do to for your skin?
  • Super soft and supple skin
  • Reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Retain moisture and elastin in the skin
  • Younger looking skin
  • Radiant glowing skin

My Review


Most people don’t know what hyaluronic acid even is, and I didn’t know either until recently. But as children have an abundant amount of hyaluronic acid in our body and it keeps our joints and skin intact. This acid keeps skin plump and inline with the tissue in your body.

Petunia Skincare’s hyaluronic acid serum has a scent to it which isn't entirely off putting  but I think some people may find the smell nothing more than interesting. It is not exactly a bad scent but it does take some getting used to, especially since I am so sensitive to scent.

Petunia Skincare’s hyaluronic acid serum comes in a glass bottle with a pump to dispense the serum. It comes out as a thick gel making it easy to apply to your skin, unlike some of the watery hyaluronic acid serums I have used in the past.


To apply this product you should:
  1. Wash your face thoroughly with a foaming face wash (if possible.)
  2. Pat dry with a clean towel.
  3. *Optional* Apply toner.
  4. Apply serum. Since it is a pump and a gel like consistency only a pump or two is necessary.
  5. Allow to dry
  6. Apply a face moisturizer

How it feels on your skin:
  • Cool and fresh
  • Not sticky - it dries quick too
  • Skin feels taught fast

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

Monday, January 12, 2015

Vitamin C Serum with Premium Retail Gift Box Review


Naturalico Vitiman C & E Serum - Amazon

Experience The Anti Aging Power Of Vitamin C + E + Hyaluronic Acid - Instantly Gain Brighter More Radiant Beautiful Skin


The Best Vitamin C Serum on the Market
Nowadays, you can find a multitude of anti-aging serum options, but none of these products can truly compare to this Vitamin C Serum. Only the finest of natural ingredients like pure sea buckthorn oil, organic hyaluronic acid and organic rosehip oil are included in this revolutionary formula.

A Multitude of Benefits From One Face Serum
The combination vitamin C and hyaluronic acid serum simultaneously addresses existing damage while providing potent antioxidant protection from oxidative damage. While vitamin C brightens the skin and stimulates the production of collagen, hyaluronic acid binds moisture to the skin, keeping it properly hydrated and making fine lines and wrinkles less deep. You can even tackle those unsightly age spots with the brightening power of our anti aging serum. Rigorously tested, this face serum truly lives up to its promise and can make a difference in the firmness, radiance and youthfulness of your skin.

The Natural Anti Wrinkle Serum for All Skin Types
This formula is ideal for all skin types and can be used at any age to fight wrinkles and promote a gorgeous complexion.

This Vitamin C Serum from Naturalico:
  • Revives dull skin and reduces discoloration
    • Vitamin C has the remarkable ability to decrease the prominence of hyperpigmentation while brightening skin that is tired and stressed. Regular use of our vitamin C serum will help to restore that youthful glow and promote a more even skin tone.
  • Softens lines and wrinkles
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    • The hyaluronic acid and sea buckthorn oil organic extract in our anti aging serum help to plump the skin upon application. Fine lines and wrinkles are diminished as a result, leaving your skin looking years younger.
  • Protects and firms
    • The vitamin C present in our anti aging system face serum provides protection from the free radicals that damage skin cells and contribute to wrinkles. The anti aging serum also stimulates the production of collagen and elastin fibers, toning and firming aging skin to make it more resistant to wrinkling.

My Review


Application is really easy:
  1. Wash thoroughly with non-comedegenic (foaming if possible) facewash. It's gentle, fragrant-free and doesn't dry out the skin too much.
  2. Pat dry with clean towel.
  3. *Optional* Apply toner.
  4. Apply serum. Since it is a dropper only use a few drops for your entire face.
  5. Allow to dry, apply non-comedenic face moisturizer.
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The best thing about this serum is how fast it absorbs. It leaves no oily sheen and it does not feel greasy after application. This serum moisturizes your skin and helps to keep it locked in too! I am sensitive to scent so I love that this serum doesn't have a fragrance to it but also that there are no additives to it which can cause breakouts. This product is organic and it works as a great starter for use before moisturizer and daily makeup.

The product I received in the mail came in the retail packaging. The seal on the bottle I received was not sealed. The plastic is intact but it does not seal the dropper to the bottle so you can open the bottle without breaking the seal. The images I have included are what you would receive should you buy a bottle on Amazon (hopefully minus the incorrectly sealed bottle.)

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

Infinite Joy Review


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Infinite Joy is a herbal tea for losing weight. It includes 21 herbal ingredients that help in supporting natural weight loss. The herbs in this everyday diet tea and detox supplement helps to naturally raise your basal metabolic rate which allows you to burn the excess fat in your body and eventually help you to shed those extra pounds. The ingredients in this herbal tea makes it a great tasting tea for appetite suppression best of all the most important benefit of Infinite Joy is that it's herbal ingredients help to naturally detoxify your body. The herbal combination helps by stimulating the detox action of liver and eliminates unwanted toxins from your body.

Infinite joy also includes powerful ginseng which is well-known for its weight loss property.

This simple weight loss tea is also rich in compounds called phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are a group of beneficial, non-nutritive biological compounds that occur naturally in roots, leaves, buds and stems of plants. Research on weight loss indicates if your body is staggering with accumulated toxins, it becomes extremely difficult to lose weight via exercise and dietary changes. This is why an ideal diet tea and detox supplement like Infinite Joy is the best support you can offer yourself while on a weight loss goal. If you are working towards shedding the unwanted weight, it is a perfect addition to your weight loss regimen. Keep in mind to follow healthy eating habits, stay physically active as well as monitor and decrease stress level.

The product is 100% natural and unlike other weight loss products has no caffeine. With this simple, everyday tea weight loss is not a distant dream, the combination of ingredients in this herbal tea makes it an ideal weight loss supplement. Try Infinite Joy it is a perfect diet tea and detox supplement that also improves your overall health and well-being besides acting as a weight loss tea.

My Review


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I love drinking tea. This tea has a decent flavor, heavy on the black licorice scent / flavor though. Even though there is no caffeine in this tea it gives me a boost in energy after drinking. It is also great for reducing my appetite and cravings. It had helped me reduce my intake and lose weight! I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to lose weight but isn't comfortable with taking pill form supplements. This tea is all natural and so it is seen as a safe alternative to weight loss pills. Plus, the tea is a good source of vitamins B1, B2, C, E, niacin and K.

The tea doesn't have much color when brewed other than a brownish green color as seen in many teas. The package is resealable and the tea inside comes prepackaged in teabags. The suggested use is to drink two cups per day and it curbs your appetite and cravings.

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

Texting Gloves for Smartphone & Touchscreen Review


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  • Texting gloves - Type smart in the cold! No more numb fingers in the name of wintertime texting.
  • Smart touch gloves - Luxurious, soft feel, premium material and brushed interior.
  • Smartphone and tablet gloves - Everyone in the family gets cold outside, but who can let their phone go? Buy a couple pairs now! You've got 'em covered.
  • Winter touch screen gloves - Latest "Touch-nology" all wrapped up on your fingertips for smart, fun, warm smartphone and tablet use outdoors.
  • 100% Winter-Smart "Wear-antee"! - If you don't LOVE these touchscreen gloves for any reason let iGotTech know and receive a full refund. Your satisfaction is priority #1!

My Review

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I have bought touchscreen gloves in the past and they worked fine but the stitching was loose and they didn't do much for keeping my hands warm. When comparing these iGotTech touch screen gloves to the others it isn't really fair. These gloves have tight knitting and they keep you hands warm too! The gloves are just as soft as normal gloves that are similar and they really work on touch screens! I have used these gloves on my Nexus 5 phone and my Nexus 10 tablet inside and outside. They have kept my hands warm and texting! There are a few things that I dislike about this product even though they work so well though.

The gloves can be used on a touch screen with the middle and pointer fingers and the thumb. You can tell because the tips of those fingers are grey. This is my first complaint. I have seen many pairs of touch screen gloves that look the same but I have also seen gloves that work on touch screens that are one solid color. I would prefer that.

The gloves also have a large tag on the wrist. It doesn't get in the way or even bother my hand / wrist but I just don't particularly like it there. It is easy enough to remove but it is unnecessary there in the first place, in my opinion.

My last complaint about this glove is that it only comes in one size. I don't have big hands and these gloves are made for people with long fingers and big hands. I find myself needing to slide the fingers down when I put them on so that I can use them. I would LOVE if these came in different sizes or even kids sizes!

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

Friday, January 9, 2015

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!

Crave Naturals - Eyebrow and Eyelash Brush Comb Kit - Defined Brows & Lashes - 4 tools in 2 pieces


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  • 4 tools in two pieces
    • This set hardly takes up any real estate in your makeup bag yet you'll have four professional tools on hand to take your eyebrows and lashes to the next level!
  • Frame your face like a pro
    • Strut your stuff sporting impeccably groomed eyebrows. These tools are sure to make your brows look natural yet exotic, without that unruly brow look.
  • De-clump and seperate
    • There's no excuse for sticky clumps of lashes. The eyelash comb is the tool of choice for creating a defined professional lash look. Say goodbye to spider-like lashes.
  • Make your eyes look bigger with killer lashes
    • They are the window to your soul, after all. Full, defined brows and long luscious lashes can enlarge your eyes and make you look stunning!
  • Lifetime guarantee makes trying the Brow Kit risk free. Crave honors their no hassle lifetime guarantee so if you are not satisfied, contact them and they will give you a full refund or a replacement.
This brow and lash kit includes:
  • Lash Perfection Comb
  • Dual Ended Masterpiece

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The Dual Ended Masterpiece is an angled brow brush and a brush . The angled brow brush is used to create shape and fill in your brows to give you a more defined looking brow. Simply brush your brows upwards and use the angled brush to apply powder or gel to your brows. Once applied, use the brush to even out and blend color for a more natural look.

The Lash Perfection Comb is an eyelash comb and brow brush. The eyelash comb used to remove excess mascara to avoid the spider like lashes which result in clump free, beautiful, separated eye lashes. This is a must-have tool for me. I always have a problem with my mascara clumping and it looks horrible! To use this tool, simply apply your mascara. While lashes are still wet, starts at the lash line and comb upwards to remove clumps and separate lashes. If need, apply another coat of mascara and repeat with the comb. This will leave you with perfectly separated eye lashes. Simply turn over the eyelash comb and you have a brow brush. Use the brow brush to shape and style your eyebrows, creating a volumized, bushy brows.

These tools are always in my makeup bag. I could not accomplish my look without them. While my brows are generally bold and full on their own, even I need a touch up now and then! These tools help me have clump free lashes and evenly combed brows. Everything would be out of order with this kit! Not to mention that this case that they came in can easily be put into my makeup bag for easy access and less mess!

I received this product for a reduced price in exchange for my honest review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and my opinions are 100% my own.