Make Up For Ever Step 1 Primer Fresh Brightener

 

 

Recently I was able to try Make Up For Ever's Step 1 Fresh Brightener Primer for free from Influenster. Normally I don't wear primer. I have always assumed it is something you don't really need. And why wasted time and money on something I don't need. Before we get to my thoughts on this lets go over a bit about it.

 

 

Step 1 Primer Fresh Brightener is a healthy, glowing base. It instantly corrects dull skin and uneven skin tone for a brightened complexion with a fresh, healthy glow. 24HR wear. To use after your normal skincare routine dispense a small amount and apply all over face. Blend out using fingertips. You can also layer under texture-correcting primers when pairing together. As for cost it is $37 at both Make Up For Ever and Sephora.

It was easy to use, like I said above just do your normal skincare routine and apply it before your makeup. It goes on nice and smooth! I did notice my face looking less dull and more evenly toned. When I added my foundation on top it went on smoothly as well and didn't cake up. It also lasted all day which almost never happens! I really like the look and feel of the primer and I will use up the rest of my tube. I can see it being worth the price if you have the budget.

 

I received this product for free from Influenster for the purpose of my review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Oasis VoxBox

A couple of weeks ago Influenster sent me their Oasis VoxBox packed with products to try. I was excited to give them a go. But before I tell you what I thought of them I should tell you what I received. Inside this cute little box was 

• COVERGIRL's Vitalist Healthy Elixir Foundation (in shade #710 Classic Ivory)
• Eva NYC Mane Magic 10-in-1 Primer  
• Vera Wang Embrace (in 2 scents Rosebud & Vanilla, and Periwinkle & Iris)
• ALOHA Organic Protein Bar (1 bar Peanut Butter & Jelly)
• Welch's® Fruit Rolls (3 flavors Tropical Punch, Berry, and White Grape Strawberry)
• Evolution Fresh Juice (2 coupons which I redeemed for 2 bottles of Orange Juice)






Now lets get into how everything was. Of course I will start with the food because who doesn't like trying new food. The first product I tried was the ALOHA Organic Protein Bar in Peanut Butter & Jelly. 





I was excited to try this bar, the packaging was very cute and appealing (I mean just look at it). When I opened it looked a bit dry and not as appealing as the packaging. The taste was a lot like it's appearance. It was dry and to me it didn't taste much like peanut butter or jelly. I also wasn't a fan of the texture. I ended up not finishing the bar. I did give the rest of it to my nephew who ate it with no complaint. So I guess it really depends on your taste. It wasn't for my but my nephew loved it.




I was impressed with the Welch's Fruit Rolls. There were 3 flavors in the box (White Grape Strawberry, Berry, and Tropical Punch). They are delicious and I like how they are not as thick as other fruit rolls. They taste like the fruit that they say they are. Also they are a great snack to take anywhere.





I was surprised by how yummy Evolution Fresh Juice was. I received 2 coupons to redeem in store for a bottle of Evolution Fresh Cold- Pressed Juice. These were a little hard to find. I was only able to find their Orange Juice, but I'm not complaining. It was delicious. It has such a nice fresh taste, some of the best juice I have had! And I love that it is only orange juice with no added anything. Really the only ingredient in Orange Juice! I can't wait to find more flavors to try out. 





Now onto the non food items. First is the 2 Vera Wang Embrace fragrances (Periwinkle and Iris, & Rose Buds and Vanilla). I really liked both of these scents. Both have a beautiful floral smell. Very nice & light, not overbearing which is great for the sensitive noses. They are a great perfume for anytime of the day! I wear it almost every day even if I'm just running errands or hanging around the house.





I normally don't use hair products, so I was excited to try Eva•NYC Mane Magic 10 in 1 primer and see how it works and I'm impressed. It works wonderfully! It detangles, softens, adds shine, reduces fizz, and so much more! First thing I noticed with this product is that it smells amazing! I love when my hair smells good, so that in itself makes me want to continue using it. I noticed that my hair appeared be softer and shinier. It also soothes my frizz and detangles wonderfully. 





Lastly I have been using CoverGirl's Vitalist Healthy Elixir Foundation and I have to say it is awesome! It has great coverage, but is also lightweight (which is wonderful for the Florida heat). The color blended well and had great coverage. It never looked or felt cakey. I also liked that there are vitamins that help keep my skin healthy. And it has a pleasant scent. Overall it is a great foundation, and is quickly becoming my favorite.





Used both Eva•NYC Mane Magic and CoverGirl's Vitalist Healthy Elixir Foundation.


Overall I loved this VoxBox and I can't wait until my next box! 


I received this Oasis VoxBox for free from Influenster for the purpose of my review. Opinions are 100% my own.

International Delight® One Touch Latte™

I love me some coffee and/or a latte. But sometimes my normal coffee is too plain and lattes can be a bit of a hassle. But thanks to International Delight and their One Touch Latte creamers I can have a homemade latte without needing a special machine or even any skill.

International Delight One Touch Latte creamer is a delicious new creamer from International Delight that transforms your home brewed coffee into a coffeehouse style latte in seconds, so you can turn every morning’s boring old cup of coffee into the optimal latte party mug experience. It’s simple: just fill your favorite mug 2/3 with hot coffee, shake the can, and press firmly for 5-10 seconds.

They come in 3 delicious flavors Mocha, Vanilla, and Caramel. Each can is good for 7 lattes. I received a coupon for a free can thanks to Crowdtap. It was a tough choice, but I'm a big chocolate fan so I ended up choosing Mocha.

It was so simple and quick to make. Just brew your coffee, filling your favorite mug about 2/3rds of the way (make sure you leave room for the yummy froth), shake the One Touch Latte can, then press and hold can above your coffee for about 5-7 seconds. And voilà you have a delicious, frothy latte in your own home. 

I do have to say you might need try it more then once to get it right. On my first try it don't froth up, it just kinda sat on top of my coffee. I realized I wasn't close enough to the coffee. When I tried it again closer it work magically! But if does happen to you, you can stir it in and it still taste amazing. Aside from that one time I have had no problems with the One Touch Latte.

It is not too sweet or too strong and foams up nicely. It has a wonderful chocolate taste, that doesn't overpower the coffee. It is an exceptional latte. It is a fantastic way to spruce up a boring cup of coffee. You can have so much fun with these too. Add some shaved chocolate, caramel drizzle, ground peppermint, or coco powder. Mix and match flavors. Have fun and create amazing drinks. I look forward to my next cup of coffee.

I received this International Delight® One Touch Latte™ creamer for free for the purpose of my review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Febreze ONE Fabric & Air Mist

When you gotta get rid of that pungent prowler, don’t just mask the odor, eliminate it with new Febreze® ONE. Febreze® ONE Fabric & Air Mist gently removes odors with just a hint of scent. You won’t find any aerosols, dyes, or heavy perfumes, either. That’s because this versatile spray gently cleans away odors from both fabrics and the air without them. Plus, the reusable nozzle lets you switch between other Febreze® ONE scent refills. It’s the odor-eliminating overachiever you’ve been searching for. So say sayonara to that pungent prowler and hello to the recyclable, easy-to-refill Febreze® ONE — available in three fresh, single-ingredient scents Bamboo, Mandarin, and Orchid.

Who doesn't love walking in to a fresh smelling house? However sometimes life and the odors that come along with it just won't allow it. Gratefully we have Febreze and I was able to try their newest Fabric & Air mist thanks to BzzAgent. I received two free Fabric & Air Mist (Mandarin & Bamboo) along with two BOGO coupons.

I'm extremely impressed with how well these get rid of bad odors. We have a full house (9 people in total and a dog), so we have some strong and just plain bad smells. Febreze ONE works nicely and fast. It got rid of the smells, it didn't just cover them up. They leaves the air and fabrics smelling fresh long after being used. The Mandarin scent leaves the room citrusy and fresh, and the Bamboo leaves a very fresh and clean scent behind. But neither are overpowering which is great because we have a couple of sensitive noses in our house. 

I like the packaging as well. It has a clean and elegant look. You can leave it out and it doesn't look tacky. It's also reusable you keep the top and you buy replacement spray containers to refill. The spray top sprays evenly through out the air. This is a continuous spray but NOT aerosol. It is a air and fabric spray that soaks into the fabric you spray it on. These work exceptionally. I have found my new Fabric & Air Mist. I love them!

I received these Febreze ONE Fabric & Air Mists for free from Bzzagent for the purpose of my review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Maybelline #GreatLashBlue VoxBox

I used to love messing around with colorful mascaras while in school, but as time went by I stopped with the colors and just stayed with black. Though black mascara is great itself, it can be fun to experiment and try different looks. So I was super excited to be pick to review Influenster's #GreatLashBlue VoxBox. I received Maybelline's Great Lash mascara in the color Royal Blue along with their Unstoppable eyeliner in Onyx.

First off I have to say that the box itself is so cute! It so pink and blue. I love it. Ok on to the products. For the eyeliner, its very nice. It is a lovely onyx black color that goes on smoothly and it is easy to apply. I can see myself using it all the time.

As for the mascara. Like I said before it has been awhile since I used any color beside black, therefor I was a little scared to try it out. However there was no reason to be. The color isn't overwhelming at all, it is a subtle but beautiful blue color, and is perfect for Spring and Summer. The mascara itself adds a bit of volume and length, and I didn't notice any clumping. The color is like I said very subtle, but it is buildable. So the more coats you do the bolder color you get. Although I can't get it to show up in pictures the blue is there.

What I liked best of all is you can rock this everyday. It is wonderful for a bold look, but it is also great for a softer look! I'm very pleased with both the mascara and eyeliner. There are so many looks I plan on doing and I can't wait to continue to use them both.



I received this #GreatLashBlue VoxBox for free from Influenster for the purpose of my review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Seventh Generation Natural Laundry Detergent - Free & Clear

A couple of us in our house have a sensitivity to dyes and fragrances. I myself have eczema that likes to act up from time to time, I honestly have yet to figure out what triggers an outbreak. So we tend to stick to soaps and detergents that are dye and fragrance free. So when I was able to try Seventh Generation’s Natural Free & Clear laundry detergent (thanks to Seven Generation & Generation Good) I was eager to give it a go. I received 3 samples of Seventh Generation Natural Laundry Detergent - Free & Clear. Two to try at home and one to give to a friend to try.

I was delighted by the results after the first wash. It works amazingly well, it does a decent job with stains (although we haven't had any big set-in stains yet), and I haven’t had any trouble with colors fading. All my laundry is left smelling fresh and clean. I love that I don't have to worry about if I used the wrong detergent, or if someone accidentally threw their wash in with someone else's. Everyone can use this without it irritating our skin.

I also think it is fantastic that Seventh Generation Natural Liquid Laundry Detergent is plant based, kosher, cruelty-free, and gluten-free. As well as hypoallergenic, free of dyes & synthetic fragrances, and made for sensitive skin.

Overall I'm extremely happy with this product and will continue to use it.


I received these samples of Seventh Generation Natural Laundry Detergent - Free & Clear free from Generation Good  & Seventh Generation for the purpose of my review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Silk Protein Nutmilk

With the goodness of almonds and creaminess of cashews Silk Protein Nutmilk is delicious over cereal, in smoothies, as part of a favorite recipe or served straight up in a glass. And it packs 10 grams of protein per serving from 100% peas.

 

I recently got to try Silk Milk from CrowdTap for the first time and it wasn't as bad as I was expecting. I received a free coupon for Silk's new Protein Nutmilk for free and a cute little Silk truck magnet. There are two kinds of the Silk Protein Nutmilk to chose from, Vanilla (which is what I tried) and 2g Sugar.

Silk Truck magnet

I'm surprised by how delicious it is. It has wonderful vanilla taste with just a hint of nuts, it is quite yummy. It's a great alternative to milk and even half & half. I used it in my coffee and it just added a lovely nutty aftertaste. I also used it instead of milk in some of my homemade recipes and again it just adds something fantastic to the taste. I'm extremely impressed with the taste.

However I wasn't a fan of the texture, it just feels wrong on my tongue. That is the only way I can honestly describe it. The taste is wonderful, it just the feeling is off. Although I only notice this when I was drinking it by itself from a glass. Nonetheless if it's in a recipe or with something else I had no problem it. I really loved the added taste it gives. I definitely recommend this Silk and will continue to use it. This post was sponsored by Silk® as part of a sampling activation for Crowdtap. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.

I received this Silk Protein Nutmilk for free from  Silk® Crowdtap for the purpose of my review. Opinions are 100% my own. This post was sponsored by Silk® as part of a sampling activation for Crowdtap. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.

Healthy Baby Home Party

If you read my last post you know Seventh Generation was selecting applicants to host a Healthy Baby Home Party, and I was lucky to get the opportunity to host one. I was sent samples, fun game ideas, and information to share. And it all came in such a adorable box, which has a side for the kids to color. How cute!

My kit included:

• 1 pack of Seventh Generation Diaper
• 1 Pack of Seventh Generation Wipes 
• 1 Bobble Bottle Infuse 
• 1 Bottle of Seventh Generation Natural Dish Liquid 
• 12 Seventh Generation gift bags 
• 12 samples of Seventh Generation Liquid detergent 
• 12 samples of Zarbees Naturals Baby cough Syrup + coupon 
• 12 samples of  Seventh Generation Free & Clear Wipes 
• 12 samples of American Meadows Wild Flowers seeds\ 
• Envelop that has my fun party agenda, a fun bingo game from Healthy Child Healthy World to help you share tips, plus additional information, samples and coupons for my guest to take home.

This party allowed me to share with my parent (and non-parent) friends the importance of using safe and non-toxic household cleaning supplies. We played a bingo game which gave us the opportunity to discuss how to improve indoor air quality, manage pests in your garden, and which produce to buy organic.

I was able to provide my guests with goodie bags filled with great information regarding the #comeclean initiative, and petitioning companies to inform consumers about what ingredients they use in their products. Along with samples from Plum Organics, Seventh Generation, American Meadows, and Zarbee to start making there homes.

If you are interested in learning more about #comeclean action please visit 7gen.us/comeclean.

I received this Healthy Baby Home Party kit free from Generation Good for the purpose of my review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Apply To Host A Healthy Baby Home Party

Would you like to get together with some friends and try some great family-friendly products from Seventh Generation and other brands like Bobble, American Meadows and Zarbee's Naturals? Well Seventh Generation is selecting applicants to host a Healthy Baby Home Party, and you could be one of them. 

What is a Healthy Baby Home Party? 

Seventh Generation's home parties are powered by people like you who are focused on creating a healthy environment for the next generation. Developed with input from non-profit partner, Healthy Child Healthy World, they are a great way to get together with friends, share helpful information, and make an impact! 

Healthy Baby Home Party kits are provided to all selected hosts and are filled with educational info about our environment, helpful tips, a fun game, and samples and coupons from Seventh Generation and other favorite family-friendly brands like bobble, American Meadows and Zarbee's Naturals. 


What is the Application Process? 

• Join the Generation Good community, or log in if already a member. 
• Accept the Healthy Baby Home Party Application offer on your Generation Good dashboard and complete the application. 
• Applicants will be notified by mid-June if they have been selected to host a party, via an email to the email address assigned to their Generation Good member profile. 
• All selected applicants will then need to confirm their participation by accepting the Healthy Baby Home Party Mission in Generation Good and confirming their shipping address. 
• Hosting spots are open to US residents only at this time. But Canadian parties are planned for later in 2016! 
• Full terms and conditions are available within Generation Good in the "Healthy Baby Home Party Application" offer.

If you have little ones or Mommy/Mommy-to-be friends and like hosting parties, then this is perfect for you! I hope you apply it's sure to be a splendid time. 

In exchange for this post, I will receive an entry into a sweepstakes to win 1 or 100 Healthy Baby Home Party Kits that are reserved just for bloggers. All opinions are my own.

Jingle VoxBox

Shortly before Christmas Influenster sent me their awesome Jingle VoxBox. My box had a combination of products from food to beauty. I'm so excited to share with you what I received.

In my Jingle VoxBox was a coupon for a free bag of Ore-Ida tater tots, Biscoff cookies, a Hallmark Itty Bitty, a little sample tub of Cetaphil Moisturizing cream, a bottle of Pure Ice nail polish, NYC New York Color 24HR Waterproof eyeliner, a pair of Kiss True Volume Lashes and Strip Lash Adhesive.

Ore-Ida: I was given a coupon for a free bag of any Ore-Ida tater tot product. And of course I ran out and got a bag as fast as I could! I love tater tots especially Ore-Ida's mini tater tots. They are so yummy! I'll normally have some for lunch with a bit of melted cheese on top! Yummy Yummy!

Biscoff: I received 3 packs with 2 cookies in each pack. Their tag line "Europe's Favorite cookie with coffee." is quite right I do like them with coffee but I actually like them better on their own. They are nice and sweet but not overly so. They have a good texture and taste so good. I'm eating some right now. I think I found my new favorite cookie. And they remind me of cookies I use to eat when I was young and they bring back all those memories! 

Hallmark Itty Bittys: Oh my goodness these are so cute and so soft. They are awesome. I got Olaf but they have tons of others. They have Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Rainbow Brite, Barbie, and Scooby just to name a few. I see myself have a huge collection in the near future. There are so many I want.

Cetaphil Moisturizing cream: This cream is thick but not heavy. It absorbed very quickly and left no weird lotion feeling like some creams leave. I was genuinely happy with this cream. I have really bad eczema on a couple of my fingers and this cream did an amazing job of moisturizing them. They stopped hurting and never cracked like the normally do. It even made my 13 year old tattoo look awesome.

Pure Ice Nail polish: My polish was in the color Shore Bet, which is a nice beige color. I was happy with this color. Lately I have been into neutral colors and this is a great one.It goes on nice and smoothly. And it lasted longer than I thought it would. I had it on for just over a week before it started to chip.

NYC New York Color 24HR Waterproof eyeliner: The eyeliner I received came in black. I have to say I've had this eyeliner for about month now and use it almost daily. It goes on smoothly and evenly. It last all day long and doesn't smudge. 

Kiss True Volume Lashes & Strip Lash Adhesive: Last but not least I received a pair of Kiss lashes and clear adhesive. Now I have never used fake lashes before but I was excited to try them out. I have wanted to try lashes for a long time but never got around to getting any.  I was a little nervous when it came to putting these on and truth be told I had a difficult time trying to get these on. It took me awhile to get these on and I was never sincerely happy with them once they were on.  But they were definitely soft to the touch and felt real and looked as real as they could thanks to their tapered ends. Even though I haven't mastered these (yet) I had fun with them and plan on trying to use them again.

Overall I loved my Jingle VoxBox. It had amazing products to try and I had a blast trying them!

I received this Jingle VoxBox for free from Influenster for the purpose of my review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Welch’s Refreshingly Simple

I'm a fan Welch's juices so I was excited to received a full size bottle of the new Refreshingly Simple to try from BzzAgent. My bzzkit included A FREE bottle of Welch’s Refreshingly Simple in the flavor I selected at sign-up, 5 pass-along coupons for $.75 off a 59 oz. bottle or 8 oz. 6-pack of any flavor of Welch’s Refreshingly Simple, and a Welch’s PB&J Sandwich Vault - a snap-top case to keep your PB&J fresh and beautiful.

When I signed up for the mission I was asked to choose what flavor I would like to try, They have some yummy choices like Peach Mango, Concord Grape, Strawberry Raspberry, Orange Pineapple Apple, and Passion Fruit. They all sounded great but I ended up picking Strawberry Raspberry as strawberry is one of my favorite flavors. These juices are made to be simple (hence the name) . That is why they contain just a handful of honest ingredients and none of the stuff you don’t want. That means no artificial sweeteners, preservatives, artificial flavors or high fructose.

I was quite surprised with the taste. I was expecting it to not only be sweeter than it was, but also tarter since it has strawberries and raspberries. However it was perfectly mixed. Just the right amount of sweet to go with the right amount of tart. It was delicious, so much so the bottle was gone in a day. I'm so thrilled I was able to try this tasty juice. I will be heading to the store to pick up more of  the Strawberry Raspberry and to try the other flavors.

I received this Welch’s Refreshingly Simple Strawberry Raspberry Juice for free from Bzzagent for the purpose of my review. Opinions are 100% my own.