Neutrogena Naturals VoxBox + Unboxing Video #WipeforWater #Influenster

I was so happy when I was chosen by Influenster to get the Neutrogena Naturals VoxBox for the #WipeforWater campaign. Here is what the campaign is all about:

This Earth Month, Neutrogena® Naturals is partnering with The Nature Conservancy to save water. Take the #WipeforWater challenge and pledge to clean your face without using water — and only using Neutrogena® Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Wipes — for 3 days! Then, get sharing about your Neutrogena® wipes with your social networks! For each pledge, Neutrogena® Naturals will contribute $1 to The Nature Conservancy to support water conservation, up to $50,000.

My Neutrogena Naturals VoxBox contained a pack of the Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes. I was super excited to see if it works to clean and rid my face of make-up, dirt and oil.

The Neutrogena towelettes are super soft, thick and smells nice. Here is a quick product description:

These ultra-soft wipes effortlessly dissolve all traces of dirt, oil and makeup. It targets even the most stubborn long-wearing and waterproof makeup. Skin is left purified, fresh and healthy-looking with no greasy residue, so there’s no need to rinse. It is formulated with pure, naturally-derived ingredients and without any harsh chemical sulfates, phthalates, parabens, or unnecessary additives.

• 25 pre-moistened towelettes
  
• Clinically proven to completely remove make up, even waterproof mascara
  
• 97% Naturally derived formula
  
• Wipes made from 100% renewable fibers
  
• Free of harsh chemical sulfates, parabens, petrolatum, dyes and phthalates
  

The first time I used the Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Wipes, the area around my eyes stung a bit. I've experienced this with other make-up wipes, so that didn't deter me from trying it out again.

The next time I used it, the area around my eyes didn't sting at all. The Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Wipes is effective in removing makeup, dirt and oil. It even effectively removed the waterproof mascara on my lashes. I like how these wipes leave my skin feeling soft, clean and smelling nice.

For the challenge, it's not easy removing my habit of washing my face with water and a cleanser but I've made some change in my routine. I wash my face in the morning and before bedtime. Now, instead of washing my face in the morning when I wake up, I use the Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Make Up Remover instead and it works well. :)

Thanks so much to Influenster and Neutrogena for choosing me to try the Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover for free. :)

#RockTheLunchBox VoxBox For Influenster

I'm a member of Influenster and I was so excited to be invited to the #RockTheLunchBox VoxBox. :) If you're not familiar with Innfluenster, it's a site where you can get product/s for free. They have a lot of different VoxBoxes and invitation for these VoxBoxes is based on your profile, demographics, etc. It's fun because I get to try the products for free as well as share my thoughts about the products I receive.

 Here is a video of unboxing or unpacking, whatever term suits better, my #RockTheLunchBox VoxBox.

I got several free product coupons in my #RockTheLunchBox VoxBox:
- Coupon for a free 8-pack carton of Honest Tea
- Coupon for a free Annie's Frozen Product
- Coupon for a free Rudi's product
- Coupon for a free Applegate Half-Time product.
- Coupon for a free Annie's Frozen product.

I found almost all of the products at Target except for the Rudi's Organic bakery product.

My daughters ate the Annie's Pizza Bagels in Uncured Pepperoni flavor at home. They were the perfect bite-sized pizza but the crust was a bit harder so my 3 year old daughter complained a bit about that. My 6 year old daughter on the other hand, loved it. :)

They also got an Honest Kids Super Fruit Punch Organic Juice Drink. I tasted it and was a bit impressed that the juice isn't too sweet at all. It tasted like flavored water and my daughters love it.

I packed the Applegate Half-Time lunch kit so that my 6 year old daughter can eat it at school. I've actually purchased this before and my daughter loved it. :)

The Annie's Cheddar Crackers is perfect for snacks and my 3 year old daughter specifically loved this. The crackers are shaped like different farm animals and I like how this tasted less salty than other cheddar crackers.

I love my #RockTheLunchBox VoxBox and I love how my daughters enjoyed the different products. :)

Thanks Influenster and the sponsors for this wonderful #RockTheLunchBox VoxBox. :)

DISCLAIMER:  I am a member of Influenster and have received a complimentary free #RockTheLunchBox to try and review. All opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

#ModaVoxBox from Influenster

I'm a member of Influenster and every now and then, I get a VoxBox filled with different products to try for free. :) Recently, I received the #ModaVoxBox and I'd like to share with you my unboxing video and the products I got for this #InfluensterVoxBox. :)

Did you watch my #ModaVoxBox Unboxing Video? :)

Now, I'd like to post here all the things I received and a link my review (as soon as I do the review I'll link it back here) to each product in my #ModaVoxBox. :)

Hair Food Moisture Hair Mask: $14.99

As honey coats to protect and apricot oil hydrates for softness, the Hair Food Moisture Hair Mask contains essences of these ingredients, conditioning and coating each strand to help repair and smooth the protective outer layer. The formula helps provide rich moisture protection from everyday styling for smooth, manageable hair while adding softness, smoothness and radiant shine.

#HairFood #Target

JERGENS Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer: $5.99/$6.99

Now even better! Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer contains a unique illuminating HYDRALUCENCE blend and locks in moisture for up to 48 hours. reveal visibly luminous, healthier-looking skin in just one week.

#1WeekToGorgeous

Puffs SoftPack: 1 pack for $1.99-$2.49 / 3 pack for $4.99-$5.99

Outside its flexible design holds up better than an ordinary tissue box. Inside it's the soft Puffs tissues you love from the only national brand dermatologist tested to be gentle.

#PassthePuffs

Resource Spring Water: $1.49

Resource is a 100% Natural Spring Water from carefully selected sources with naturally occurring electrolytes for a clean, refreshing taste. Resource comes in a bottle made with 50% recycled and is 100% recyclabe. See my review HERE.

#refreshwithresource

Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa: $2.29

Swiss Miss' new Simple Cocoa line is the perfect drink to warm up your winter. Available in milk and dark chocolate, Simply Cocoa has just five ingredients - Sugar, Cocoa, Nonfat Milk, Salt and Natural Flavor. No artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Be sure to use hot milk when preparing Simply Cocoa for an indulgent, silky-smooth cocoa that is simply delicious. SEE MY REVIEW HERE.

#SwissMissSimplyCocoa

Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lip Liner: $5.99 - $6.49

Use new Moisture Renew Lip Liner before applying your lipstick. It is a totally clear lip liner that defines lips and prevents colour from feathering.

#MoistureRenew

Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick: $6.99 - $7.49

Rimmel London introduces new and improved Moisture Renew Lipstick for lips drenched in moisture and a brilliant burst of colour.

#MoistureRenew

Rimmel London Scandaleyes Rockin' Curves Mascara: $5.49 - $5.99

Say goodbye to quiet lashes with Scandaleyes Rockin; Curves Mascara by Rimmel London. Our first broken heart-shaped brush creates a fringe of big, curvy, rockin' lashes. This cleverly-shaped applicator twists and curves to hug the lash line; the thin tip grabs hard-to-reach inner lashes, while the amplified base pulses lashes with incredible volume and curve. Lashes are plumped and lifted in one clean stroke.

#RockinIt #Rimmel

That's all the products I received for my #ModaVoxBox. Similar to the past Vox Boxes I received before, I will post a separate review for each product in my #ModaVoxBox and link it back here.

Do you want to join Influenster? Leave your email address below or message me and I'll invite you to Influenster! :)

DISCLAIMER:  I am a member of Influenster and have received a complimentary free #ModaUpVoxBox to try and review. All opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

#SurfsUpVoxBox from Influenster

Hey everyone, to those who has been following my blog, you may have read my previous posts about Influenster and the Voxboxes I've received from them.

Recently, I qualified to receive the #SurfsUpVoxBox and as soon as I received my Influenster Surfs Up VoxBox, I was excited to find out what's inside. :)

So here are the products I found inside my #SurfsUpVoxBox. I'll tell you more about them below. :)

First, I got a First Aid Shot Therapy "FAST" (ARV: $2.99) which is an FDA compliant liquid pain relief (drinkable) shot/ Common uses for FAST are headache/migraine, sore muscles, back pain and hangover headache. #FASTRelief

Read my review here.

 Next, I got the Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration After Sun (ARV: 2 oz. - $2.99 / 8 oz. - $8.99). This is the first and only after sun product that combines ribbons of gel and lotion to leave your skin feeling luxurious and refreshed. #EscapewithHT

Here are some Features & Benefits
- 24 hours of luxurious mositurization with refreshing hydrating ribbons.- Lightweight feel.
- Coconut-papaya fragrance.
- Refreshes sun-tired skin with soothing aloe gel.

I will link my review to this post once I've tried the product. :)

Next, I got a free product coupon for a Jamba Juice Smoothie Kit (ARV: $2.99 - $3.49) and a $1 off coupon for a smoothie kit.

I can't wait to claim my free Jamba Juice Smoothie Kit because now, I can try to enjoy my favorite Jamba smoothie at the comfort of my own home. :) #JambaJuice

I'll link my review to this post once I've claimed and tried the Jamba Juice Smoothie Kit.

Next, I got a SinfulColors Professional Nail Polish in Song of Summer (1199) color (ARV: $1.99).

SinfulColors Professional Nail Polish formula is formaldehyde, toluene and DBP free and is never animal tested. #SinfulColors

Read my review here.

Lastly, this might be my most favorite product out of all the products I got in my VoxBox. It's a COVERGIRL Bombshell Curvaceous by Lashblast Mascara (ARV: 9.49 - 11.99)

The new COVERGIRL Bombshell Curvaceous by Lashblast Mascara features the revolutionary Bombshell Boost System, which has two brushes and two formulas for volume, curl and dramatic intensity. The first step loads on volume, thickens and curls lashes; and the second step is a dark, intensifying topcoat that seals the look for bold, noticeable lashes. This mascara works like a waterproof formula and has serious lasting power. Remember to use an oil-based eye make-up remover! #bombshelling

I will link my review to the COVERGIRL Bombshell Curvaceous mascara once I've tried and posted it.

So if you love getting free products to test and review, just shoot me a message (use the contact form on the right) or leave a comment below and I'll make sure to send you an invite to Influenster. :)

DISCLAIMER:  I am a member of Influenster and have received a complimentary free #SurfsUpVoxBox to try and review. All opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

Boots Botanics Shine Away Ionic Clay Mask Review #PowerofPlants

I have oily skin so I am a fan of clay masks. I've tried several different clay masks but I'm only loyal to about 2 brands at the moment. So when I received the Boots Botanics Shine Away Ionic Clay Mask, I was of course super excited to try it. :)

Here is a description from the Boots Botanics website:

The oceanic clay exhibits a negative electrical charge, which helps to draw out impurities without overdrying, skin is left looking clearer whilst feeling softer and smoother. Willowbark, a key ingredient in the Boots Botanics Shine Away Ionic Clay Mask, is nature’s champion clarifier. The bark of the willow tree is a natural source of salicylic acid which helps to refine skin texture and actively target imperfections.

I had a hard time peeling the peelie off for the directions inside. Although I kind of have an idea on how to put on clay masks, because I do use another brand at the moment, I still wanted to read the directions first to make sure. And I do read the directions first to all the new products I try before using them just to be safe. :)

So I cleansed my face first (with my own personal facial cleanser) and since it didn't specify to wipe my face first and leave it to dry before applying the clay mask, and because I don't really dry my face first before applying my current clay mask, I didn't bother drying up my face.

I am used to a clay mask with a thicker consistency so I was surprised when this squirted out of the tube when I squeezed it. :)

Sorry for the description but it reminded me of a very loose, liquid-y baby poop my daughters used to make when they were newborns so I'm glad it's odorless. :)


My suggestion would be to SHAKE it first. Do a little jiggy dance and shake it. LOL. :) The directions didn't specify to shake it first before dispensing the clay mask so now you know. SHAKE IT FIRST before using. :)

The consistency of the Boots Botanics Shine Away Ionic Clay Mask is more thinner than the mask I currently use. I actually like it better because it's easier to apply and it glides on smoothly on my skin. I also realized that it's better if I put it on after I dried up my face because as I've said, the consistency is already thinner.

Hubby decided to help me and took a picture while putting on the clay mask. Look at my daughter on the side looking at me. She gets scared of me when I put on clay masks. Happy Early Halloween baby! :)

So here is a close-up photo. It says to wait 10 minutes then wipe the excess mask with tissue then rinse with warm water. The timer begins.

This dried up faster than the clay mask I currently use. I sometimes get a stinging sensation on the upper cheeks (I go in front of an electric fan and it'll go away) when I use my current clay mask maybe because it's meant to dry up pimples and it's minty but I didn't feel any stinging sensation when I initially applied the Boots Botanics Ionic Clay Mask.


I also felt the tightening feeling on my skin as the Boots Botanics Ionic Clay Mask was drying up. I love that feeling when I use a clay mask. Don't you? :)

It's almost done!! :) I noticed that the Boots Botanics Clay Mask doesn't crack easily even when it's dry already.

Here is a close-up of my nose. See the holes? Those are actually my pores. Well they are exaggerated by the mask but then, they are smaller than that but quite noticeable without the clay mask.

So here is my picture after I rinsed my face with warm water. I didn't bother wiping the mask off with tissue since it'll require more work and time and it did work with just rinsing right? :)

I am happy with the results of the Boots Botanics Shine Away Ionic Clay Mask. It left my face feeling fresh and clean. I also didn't get any reactions or breakouts so that's a big plus. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this brand again (although it a bit pricey). :)

You can visit the Boots Botanics on Facebook and Twitter or on their website.

DISCLAIMER:  I am a member of Influenster and have received a complimentary free BOOTS Botanics Shine Away Ionic Clay Mask included in my #JadoreVoxBox to try and review. All opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

KISS Looks So Natural Lashes Review + VLOG #JadoreVoxBox #KISSlashes

I've always been fascinated with fake eyelashes and eyelash extensions primarily because my eyelashes are not that long. My 2 daughters on the other hand have been blessed by long and thick eyelashes and even without an eyelash curler, their eyelashes have it's natural curl. :) So putting that aside, I've been meaning to buy some fake eyelashes before so I can try to put it myself but somehow, I just didn't get the chance to buy one.

I only wore fake eyelashes once and that was on my wedding day AND somebody else put it on for me. So, I can totally say that I will be applying this to by myself and to myself the first time. :)

I was so excited when I saw the KISS Looks So Natural fake eyelashes in my J'adore Influenster VoxBox. It was the first thing I noticed. Okay maybe the second thing I noticed because the first thing I noticed was the BIG bag of Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolate. :P

So I did a video of myself trying to put on the KISS Looks So Natural lashes but my first video got cut out at the end because my camera decided to get low on memory. :D So the video I will link here would be the second one I made. :)

 

So what are my thoughts after trying to apply the KISS Looks So Natural lashes?

- It takes practice! LOL. And I mean lots of practice. I spent too much time on my first video trying to figure out how to put on the adhesive and sticking the lashes to my lash line so I can't blame the camera for giving up on me. :D

- I love the KISS Looks So Natural lashes since it looks so natural. It doesn't feel like I'm wearing any false eyelashes and it certainly doesn't look like I'm wearing them. I remember the fake eyelashes I used on my wedding. It was so heavy that I feel like my eyes were droopy. I'm not kidding! LOL. :) So this is perfect for the everyday bare/no make-up look. :)

- Okay it didn't hurt when I removed it. :)  Maybe because I put on just the right amount of adhesive (or too little?). The first time I tried to remove the lashes from my wedding, I remember tearing up and pulling some of my real lashes. OUCH!

- When I removed it, the lashes were still in tact and in shape so I put them back on their case. Maybe I can reuse them? :)

- Love the tapered end lashes. I think this is what makes it look so natural.

- Fits perfectly on my eye. I haven't trimmed any fake eyelash yet so I sighed a sigh of relief when it fit it on my eyes and saw that I didn't have to trim them. :)

Here are some close-up pictures of me wearing the KISS Looks So Natural Eyelash.

So, all in all, I love the KISS Looks So Natural lashes and I am glad I received a pair for free to try. I will definitely buy more of these since it's perfect for the natural/everyday/no make-up look. :)

You can learn more or follow KISS Lashes on Facebook and Twitter.

 

DISCLAIMER:  I am a member of Influenster and have received a complimentary free KISS Looks So Natural Lashes included in my #JadoreVoxBox to try and review. All opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.