-Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Serum: So according to my Frosty Vox Box cheat sheet this serum is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles for younger looking skin in two weeks. I'll be providing my thoughts on this product in a separate blog post so stay tuned!
-NYC Expert Last Lip Color in Sugar Plum: The description states that the color should last up to 6 hours and that the moisturizing formula glides on easily for a silky, smooth, velvety finish. So knowing that it costs only $1.99 I was beyond skpetical of the claims but it really came through. The lip color did in fact go on very smoothly and it didn't dry my lips out like most other long-lasting lipsticks. The color is a shade that would work well with most skin types and even though I'm extremely pale it still came off and subtle sexy and not trashy. I decided to test out the 6 hour claim by wearing it to my company holiday party which happened to be at a local Chinese restaurant. I was surprised that the lip color held up for 4 hours during heavy eating and of course drinking. Sure, it may not have been the whole 6 hours it claims but I think I put it through some extreme conditions and under normal wear it would definitely last 6 hours.
-Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane Decaf Green Tea: I usually am not a fan of minty-flavored things, especially when it comes to my beverages. However, I am a huge tea drinker so I figured that the Candy Cane Lane tea was worth a try. I will review this product in more detail in a subsequent post.
-EcoTools Sleek & Shine Finisher Hair Brush: My hair is so ridiculously thick that I am constantly breaking the bristles off of my brushes so I was beyond thrilled to receive a new hairbrush to try. The synthetic boar's hair-like bristles seemed like they would withstand a bit more wear and tear than the standard plastic bristles on my various Conair brushes. To EcoTools credit, the bristles are strong while still managing to be gentle on my hair. I attempted the "polish pony" look that I saw in one of their instructional YouTube videos and I did pretty well - the Sleek & Shine Finisher brush did manage to smooth out any imperfections and helped to reduce some frizz & flyaways. Here's my one and only issue -- the brush cannot penetrate the many layers of my hair! Translation = my hair is just too freaking thick for it and the bristles can only mange to get to the surface. This makes me incredibly sad because obviously it is an awesome product it's just not for me. I am contemplating trying a different brush from EcoTools that may be designed for those with thicker locks.
-Rimmel Gentle Eye Makeup Remover & Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner: I will be reviewing both of the Rimmel products that I received in my follow-up post.
-McCormick Gourmet Thyme: Thyme is not one of those spices that I regularly keep on hand solely because the only thing I ever thought to use it on was chicken and even then I only used it when I was cooking a whole chicken. So in attempt to actually use and give an honest review on this product I unstarted browsing the McCormick website for some recipe ideas and while I was there I took the "Flavor Print" quiz. Basically the quiz shows you pictures of 20 different foods and asks whether or not you like them. Based on your responses, the site then shows you recipes that are the best matches to your flavor profile. It was through this quiz that I found a recipe for "Citrus Thyme Dressing" which was an 86% match to my flavor profile. Well, I had been eating a lot of salads in an attempt to be healthier in the New Year so I thought this was absolutely perfect! It was amazingly delicious and made me look at thyme in a whole new light. I will definitely be checking out some more of my matched recipes very soon!
-Fruit Vines Bites: These soft, chewy fruit candies are available in both strawberry and cherry. I received the cherry flavor to try and all I can say is oh my goodness are these things amazingly good and addictive. They almost remind me of the soft Australian type licorice you can buy but they're 10 times better!! The bites were perfect for satisfying my late-night sweet cravings sweet and my daughter thought they were a wonderful "treat." She has been asking me to buy more ever since our sample bag ran out (I can't lie - it only lasted 2 days) but the issue is no stores close to me carry them. Eventually I will make that trip to Target to get a bag, or two, or ten but I do wish they were more widely available. Then again, maybe it's best they're not because I would be eating them all the time!
So all in all, this was another great box of products from Influenster and I was blessed to have a chance to sample them and pass along my thoughts. By the way, I received all of these products complimentary from Influenster for testing and review purposes. However, all opinions expressed in this blog post are 100% my own.
-NYC Expert Last Lip Color in Sugar Plum: The description states that the color should last up to 6 hours and that the moisturizing formula glides on easily for a silky, smooth, velvety finish. So knowing that it costs only $1.99 I was beyond skpetical of the claims but it really came through. The lip color did in fact go on very smoothly and it didn't dry my lips out like most other long-lasting lipsticks. The color is a shade that would work well with most skin types and even though I'm extremely pale it still came off and subtle sexy and not trashy. I decided to test out the 6 hour claim by wearing it to my company holiday party which happened to be at a local Chinese restaurant. I was surprised that the lip color held up for 4 hours during heavy eating and of course drinking. Sure, it may not have been the whole 6 hours it claims but I think I put it through some extreme conditions and under normal wear it would definitely last 6 hours.
-Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane Decaf Green Tea: I usually am not a fan of minty-flavored things, especially when it comes to my beverages. However, I am a huge tea drinker so I figured that the Candy Cane Lane tea was worth a try. I will review this product in more detail in a subsequent post.
-EcoTools Sleek & Shine Finisher Hair Brush: My hair is so ridiculously thick that I am constantly breaking the bristles off of my brushes so I was beyond thrilled to receive a new hairbrush to try. The synthetic boar's hair-like bristles seemed like they would withstand a bit more wear and tear than the standard plastic bristles on my various Conair brushes. To EcoTools credit, the bristles are strong while still managing to be gentle on my hair. I attempted the "polish pony" look that I saw in one of their instructional YouTube videos and I did pretty well - the Sleek & Shine Finisher brush did manage to smooth out any imperfections and helped to reduce some frizz & flyaways. Here's my one and only issue -- the brush cannot penetrate the many layers of my hair! Translation = my hair is just too freaking thick for it and the bristles can only mange to get to the surface. This makes me incredibly sad because obviously it is an awesome product it's just not for me. I am contemplating trying a different brush from EcoTools that may be designed for those with thicker locks.
-Rimmel Gentle Eye Makeup Remover & Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner: I will be reviewing both of the Rimmel products that I received in my follow-up post.
-McCormick Gourmet Thyme: Thyme is not one of those spices that I regularly keep on hand solely because the only thing I ever thought to use it on was chicken and even then I only used it when I was cooking a whole chicken. So in attempt to actually use and give an honest review on this product I unstarted browsing the McCormick website for some recipe ideas and while I was there I took the "Flavor Print" quiz. Basically the quiz shows you pictures of 20 different foods and asks whether or not you like them. Based on your responses, the site then shows you recipes that are the best matches to your flavor profile. It was through this quiz that I found a recipe for "Citrus Thyme Dressing" which was an 86% match to my flavor profile. Well, I had been eating a lot of salads in an attempt to be healthier in the New Year so I thought this was absolutely perfect! It was amazingly delicious and made me look at thyme in a whole new light. I will definitely be checking out some more of my matched recipes very soon!
-Fruit Vines Bites: These soft, chewy fruit candies are available in both strawberry and cherry. I received the cherry flavor to try and all I can say is oh my goodness are these things amazingly good and addictive. They almost remind me of the soft Australian type licorice you can buy but they're 10 times better!! The bites were perfect for satisfying my late-night sweet cravings sweet and my daughter thought they were a wonderful "treat." She has been asking me to buy more ever since our sample bag ran out (I can't lie - it only lasted 2 days) but the issue is no stores close to me carry them. Eventually I will make that trip to Target to get a bag, or two, or ten but I do wish they were more widely available. Then again, maybe it's best they're not because I would be eating them all the time!
So all in all, this was another great box of products from Influenster and I was blessed to have a chance to sample them and pass along my thoughts. By the way, I received all of these products complimentary from Influenster for testing and review purposes. However, all opinions expressed in this blog post are 100% my own.
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