Influenster Spring Fling Voxbox 2014

Oh yeah! That's right! Influenster does it again. They choose to spoil me. I have once again qualified to review a VoxBox from Influenster. The picture that you see above is everything that I got in my Spring Fling Voxbox!
If you're not familiar with Influenster, it's basically a product review site. The best product review site if I do say so myself. When you sign up, you can read and leave reviews, take surveys and much more. If you are active on the site you may qualify to review VoxBoxes for FREE as I'm doing for you now. Without further ado, lets GO!

Rimmel London Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara:
$5.99 Each

Another new brand for me! I wear many different brands of make-up, but Rimmel is one that I have not experimented much with! First, I really like the whole black and white color combo. I don't know why packaging/colors affect my opinion of the product whatsoever..but they just do. I really can't help it! Haha! The shape of the brush is literally 'retro'. Its all curvy and just well...retro! I really don't know how this does or does not effect application. However, I do know that the mascara gives your eyes an almost 'vintage' appearance. I love all of the different fashions/styles from different era's in history so this was a pretty cool flashback. The mascara also lengthens your lashes greatly! I naturally have somewhat long lashes, so adding this is like BAM! My only complaint is that it doesn't really seem to thicken my lashes at all. Maybe it isn't supposed to, I don't know. I guess I'd just prefer a little extra oomph from it!

Kiss Everlasting French Nails:
$6.49 Each



Okay, okay...soooo...I wasn't exactly thrilled when I opened the box to see these. I'm not really a huge fan of false nails as I'd prefer to paint mine french mannie. However, I was more than willing to give them a try. Because there are many aspects to review on this product, I have already given it its very own post which you can see HERE!

If you'd prefer I just get down to the point instead of rambling, I'll list the pros and cons!
PRO:The fit of the nails is outstanding!
PRO:The nails look very natural
PRO:They have easy remove tabs which you can hold while applying the glue
CON: I wasn't able to get the nails applied without having visible 'bubbles' as you could see in the picture (may have been my own fault, I don't know)

Peach Pie Car Freshener (Labor Day Movie):
Priceless ;)

Not really a whole lot to review here. I don't really know whether it smells like peach pie or not, but it certainly smells good. However, it isn't super strong. I have had it in my car for at least 10 days now and sometimes I can smell it and sometimes I can't. I wish it would have flooded my car with the scent, but hey...it still looks nice in there! ;)

Playtex Sport Fresh Balance:
$3.99 to $4.99 Each

When it comes to feminine products such as this, I am extremely picky! I'm also not one to review things such as this, but I'll make an exception for Influenster! ;)
Luckily for me, this product isn't much different from what I currently use. It just has the addition of 'Fresh Balance'. I love how these products have an applicator with them. If this makes sense..it makes them much more comfortable to place. The absolute best part about these and other Playtex products I have used in the past is that they truly block leaks. Nobody wants to have to deal with leaks...ugh!
The only thing that I am not a huge fan of is that they are scented. I don't know...I just don't like it. I'd really prefer that these sort of products be unscented. However, the scent is very light and fresh, so it could always be worse!

NIVEA Skin Firming Hydration Lotion:
$2.49/2.5 oz. or $10.99/13.5 oz.

More lotion! Holla! If you saw my stash of lotion...you'd be amazed! I swear at this point I've got one of every brand. Okay...maybe not...but I do have a lot! Of course I have tried Nivea before but not this specific kind. Actually, I didn't even know that NIVEA made skin firming lotion. This was a pretty nice surprise when I opened up the box! Basically it is a lotion with CoQ10. For anybody who is not familiar with this, it is basically like a vitamin that your body creates to promote cell growth/care. Pretty cool that we can get it through our beauty products, huh?
Now, I have to be honest with you and say that I can't tell whether it firms the skin or not. On the bottle it states that you see results in a little as 2 weeks. Well...I've been using it for about two weeks, but not on a daily basis. Therefore, the results just are not there for me yet. But...I'd like to review it for you in general anyhow! First, if you've ever tried NIVEA before, you'd know that their products smell awesome! This one smells a bit like a shampoo to me. It actually takes me back to something my parents used to buy when I was just a little thing. I just can't put my finger on it. Also, it is ridiculously hydrating! I like to apply my lotion at night to let it soak into my skin. Maybe that's just a weird belief of mine...but I think it works better to apply at night. Anyway..I got up the next morning and my skin felt so plump and supple! I've been trying to use the lotion sparingly so that it lasts longer...but it's so tempting to apply it every night! I just wish we had gotten a bigger bottle! xD

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In conclusion, I'd like to thank Influenster and every one of the brands that supplied products in this VoxBox! It is truly appreciated! I'm overly excited for the next box full of goodies that I can try and review for Influenster, Brands and Blog Readers! Please be sure to follow/like all of the brand pages, they deserve it! Also, join me on Influenster.com and you can review boxes too!



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UV Sight Pet 'Potty' Stain Detector Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I've got a completely new and exciting item to review for you all today!
If you have indoor pets as I do, you'll find this interesting. If you have indoor pets that have 'accidents' like I do you'll find this extremely helpful!
As you all may or may not know, I'm an extreme animal lover. I have 2 indoor dogs and many other indoor/outdoor pets. One of them happens to be a mischievous Cocker Spaniel named Missy. On occasion, she chooses to leave me little gifts in the morning in the form of 'potty'. Thanks Missy.
While I did everything I could to potty train her, it just wasn't effective so I just put up with the messes. I found out later that Cocker's are notorious for this kind of behavior. I didn't enjoy stepping all over barefoot to find the spots and that's where this light came in handy!

How To:
This light will only work when the room is dark. It does not have to be pitch black, but the darker the better. Since I used it early in the morning, I shut off all lights and pulled all of the blinds. There was still a bit of morning peaking through but the light worked just fine. Since this is a UV light it is also recommended that you wear sunglasses. Not only do they protect your eyes but they also enhance fluorescence. Then you just simply turn the light on and hold it 2 to 3 feet from the carpet and begin your search.

My original intent was to show you a picture of what it looks like when you see a stain. However...my memory failed on me and before cleaning the stain up, I forgot to take a picture. However, I did include a picture of what the light looks like without a stain. It is really quite bright. When you actually do find a stain, you will see a bright (and I mean bright) blue spot that looks like a neon sign! The UV light even picks up little dribbles and trickles! This product really gives you a piece of mind knowing that you are cleaning all that gunk out of your carpet.


The one and only downfall that I found with this was using it on certain carpets. I have a greenish shag carpet in my home that for some reason will show no stains. I suppose it is possible that I have gotten them all cleaned out...but very doubtful as I can smell 'potty' in this room occasionally. I don't know if it is the shag or the color, but one or two are causing the light to work improperly.

Anyway, if you're someone who has pets and know they have accidents or are just curious, this is definitely a worth while investment. Happy owner makes one happy puppy! Though I'd rather the potty be outside, Missy, thank you for helping me test this product out!

Purchase on Amazon

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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.

ADOVIA Mineral Lift Serum Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I hope I'm not tiring you all of these ADOVIA reviews! They just have such unique, fun things to try out that I can't help myself. I believe this is my....3rd (?) ADOVIA review? Please, correct me if I'm wrong. All of my readers who want to avoid or lessen fine lines and wrinkles will surely appreciate this one. Wait?? Isn't that everyone!?

Details:

ADOVIA Mineral Lift Serum with Dead Sea Minerals, Green Tea and Vitamin C

"This deep absorbing, light gel is formulated with natural ingredients to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by increasing your skin's elasticity and firmness. Based on a unique formula of Orange Extract, Evening Primrose Oil, vitamins and Dead Sea minerals, it instantly moisturizes to improve your skin's texture - giving you a radiant, smooth and even complexion. Amino acids combined with Green Tea extract and Vitamin Pro B5 help your skin naturally regenerate - creating a firmer, more youthful appearance. Additionally it protects skin from daily pollutants and weather damage that can clog pores and cause wrinkles and breakouts."

PROS:

Consistency
The 'serum' isn't actually like the serum that you're probably used to. To me, serum is clear and quite thin and 'oily' like. This is more of an extremely light cream/lotion. When you pump it out into your hand, it appears white and creamy. Once you start to rub it into your skin, it instantly 'melts' and turns to a thin liquid. Pretty cool actually!

Packaging
The bottle and outer packaging for the product is absolutely beautiful! If I wasn't afraid that someone would think I was telling them they were old and wrinkly by giving it to them, I'd wrap this up as a gift!! The bottle is really great quality frosted glass with a silver pump and hard plastic cover. I love how there is a window in the outer packaging to show off the fancy bottle.

Effectiveness

Does this stuff remove fine lines/wrinkles? Honestly...I don't know. I do know that it helps reduce the depth of fine lines though! Instantly after applying the product, you can feel an almost plumpness in your face. I normally have somewhat dry skin and this gives my face a soft, smooth appearance. Can't complain about that!

CONS:

Pump
Now...I may have just gotten a faulty pump but it was a pain in the butt to get to work. It was almost as if the serum was too thick to move up the hose on the inside. I had to remove the entire pump and keep shaking the bottle to get the product down the center. Once I did that, I still had a bit of trouble so I just kept pushing the pump over and over. After about 15 minutes of wiggling and jiggling and a bit of a mess, it finally came out! Since then I have not had another issue. Again...I may have just gotten a bad pump so you may not have a similar experience.

Scent:
As with the other ADOVIA products, I wasn't a huge fan of the scent. It's not that it has a bad scent whatsoever, it just isn't something that I would prefer. It is very light, but floral at the same time. Once the product is applied, the scent quickly fades. This is a very minor issue in my opinion.

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All in all, if you're looking for a natural way to minimize fine lines and wrinkles this is by far one of the best choices. It does retail for approx. $56 but most other similar products would go for much more than this! If you do choose to give it a try, please let me know what you think of it!

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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.

Kiss Everlasting French Manicure Review & How-To

I'm not one huge on gluing things onto my fingernails, but when I received these for free in my Influenster VoxBox, I didn't hesitate to try them out. I've used many Kiss products in the past and have loved some while others fell short of my expectations. I wasn't sure what exactly to expect with these. I love French Manicure...but as mentioned earlier...I just don't like gluing plastic on my nails. I have however, used false nails in the past. I always tended to have a problem with them fitting around my cuticle correctly and it just made me frustrated.  

My very first impression of these was that I was sure they were going to look really fake when applied. I guess I just assumed the nail should be clear with a white tip. Instead, they are tan colored. I was also really excited to see that they had the little tabs on the end. Believe me..it's not much fun getting glue between your fingers (or stuck to the nail). Man that hurts to pull your fingers apart!  Of course I also noticed the length. I live in a rural area and do a lot of yard work so it just wouldn't make sense for me to wear really long nails. I like that there is a small amount of added length but nothing super crazy!
Aaaaanyway...before getting the nails and glue out, I had to prep my nails! They had grown out a bit so I wanted to make sure they wouldn't be longer than the everlasting French nails. Now wouldn't that have looked awesome!? Lol!   

So....here's what they looked like before I had even started. I read the packaging to see if you have to maybe use a file to make the nail slightly rough to get the Kiss nails to stick better. It turns out that that wasn't even necessary. Loved that as I feel like that is hard on my nails. The only thing mentioned is to wipe your nails down with acetone polish remover to clean them up. Knowing that I would get nail 'dust' on them from clipping, I left this step until last. So basically, you only have two preparation steps:     1. Trim nails to appropriate length
2. Wipe nails down with acetone polish remover

  Then we have the photo on the right. Perfectly trimmed (not really!), freshly cleaned nails. Here comes the fun part. Many people would probably measure all of the false nails up for size...but I just went one by one. Starting with my pinky, I went through the small sizes to find one that fit the best. To my surprise, I found an exact fit! I grabbed the glue (which is very easy to open by the way (no cutting)), put a dot on and held the nail down for about 10 seconds (even though 5 is recommended). I lifted my finger up and BAM...the nail came with it. What the!?!?! Apparently I hadn't used enough glue. I used more glue this time (more than I thought I should need) and it worked just fine. By the time I was on my pointer finger, I was absolutely amazed that there was a size that fit every nail perfectly. Then comes the thumb. I don't know if I just have funky shaped cuticles on my thumb or what but I've never had any sort of false nail fit correctly. The bottoms are just never square enough. To get the correct shape, I had to use the included file to trim down the bottom. Still...it doesn't look as good as the rest, but it passes the test.  

Ooo la la and a bit of flaw!!
The finished product! How perfectly do they fit?! Couldn't be better in my opinion. I love how the base color blends so well with my skin color. You'd never guess that they were just glue on nails...except for one small issue. Bubbles. If you look really closely at the picture, on almost every nail you can see spots that are slightly lighter than the rest of the nail (the thumb being the worst). For some reason, no matter how much glue I put on, I couldn't get those darn air bubbles out! Maybe I'm just a complete noob at this so please let me know if you have any tips. Luckily for me, people don't typically grab my hand to look at my nails so it probably won't be easily noticed. I notice it though, and it kinda drives me c-r-a-z-y! xD
When it comes right down to it...my thoughts on the nails are far more positive than they are negative. I absolutely love how they fit so perfectly. I'm also on my....ummmm.....4th (?) day of wear and not one has fallen off. That's pretty insane seeing what they go through each day. The one and only thing I would change is of course the bubble issue! Thanks again Influenster and Kiss for the opportunity to discover a new product! And of course THANK YOU, blog readers, for reading! (:   ----------   -I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.-