In this post I wanted to give in-depth reviews on a few of the products that were included in my #FrostyVoxBox from @Influenster.
Let's start off with the Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED serum. So here's the thing with this one: I like it, I do, and I want to love it but in all honesty I have no idea if it actually works. I like it because it goes on smoothly and feels light on my skin and not too gunky or greasy. When I looked in the mirror after applying the serum it did seem to reduce some of my deeper lines but that could have just been because the serum filled them in a bit. My issueis that even the description of the product states that lines will be less noticeable and visit in as little as two weeks. Well unfortunately for me, the small sample that I got in my Vox Box was only enough to last me a few days and that was stretching it. Obviously, that's not enough to give an honest review so this is the best I could do. I would definitely love to buy it and give it the shot it deserves though.
Next we have the Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane Decaf Green Tea. As I mentioned before I am really not that into mint flavored beverages. As a huge tea drinker I have tried peppermint tea before and just did not like the taste of it at all. However, the name of this tea alone got me into the Christmas spirit so I brewed myself a cup, sat down next to the lit Christmas tree at night and watched Little Women. No lie - it instantly put me into the holiday spirit. The sweet mint flavor was subtly nostalgic, calming and relaxing, just as tea should be. I ran out and bought a box while it was still on the shelves and have been trying to make it last as long as possible. The refreshing flavor helps me to unwind on those nights that I really need it and takes me back to those warm and fuzzy feelings the holidays give you. Definitely a must-buy!
Last, but not least, the two Rimmel products I received. First was Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner. I normally reserve eyeliner for those special events or nights out that I need to step it up a bit not because I don't usually wear a lot of makeup but because I honestly cannot apply it for the life of me. Seriously, when I make an attempt it looks like a 2 year old trying to color inside the lines. Perhaps my hands aren't steady enough or perhaps I just wasn't using the right eyeliner. After trying the Scandaleyes I'm thinking it's the latter. It took me one easy swipe to apply it almost perfectly. The pencil, which applies more like a marker, glided on smoothly and left behind a drastic line that could be left as is or smudged into a more smokey look. Now I can finally wear eyeliner any time I feel like it and it doesn't take my multiple attempts to get a half-decent line. Plus, it lasted FOREVER which is perfect for a busy, messy mommy like me!
Second was Rimmel Gentle Eye Makeup Remover. Once again this is a solid product. The non-oily formula made it easy to sweep off any eye makeup and did not irritate my eyes which for me is a big deal due to the fact that I wear contacts. There is one downside to this makeup remover: No matter how hard I scrubbed it did not remove the Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner which could either be viewed as a good OR a bad thing for the eyeliner?!? Either was I wasn't enough to really effect my opinion toward either product negatively and I will definitely be buying more Rimmel cosmetics in the future!
**I received all of the products I mentioned in this post complimentary from Influenster for testing and review purposes. However, as always, the opinions expressed above are 100% my own and I stand by them! :)
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