A gift from Influenster...


I received the kit in Medium Light
2 foundation shades: Amber & Radiant
1 blush: Sheer Honey
2 eyeshadows: Oyster/Supernova
1 lip/cheek stain: Forever Peach

Kits comes in 3 other shades: Light, Medium, Medium Dark
$33 at Jane Iredale
I LOVED the foundation shades. They were medium-full coverage. I used them mostly to "bake" my undereye area and it brightened it. The eyeshadows weren't very pigmented so I wasn't impressed. The blush and lip/cheek stain is pretty nice. Overall, I'm pleased with it. Very travel-friendly and the kit is beautiful. I would purchase just for the quality of the 2 foundation shades.

Look what came to my door steps today, guys!

Influenster's The Sally Hansen Total Knock Out VoxBox
Not just one, but THREE polishes to try out!

I haven't gotten one of these since June, my goodness.
I've even accepted my fate of never receiving a single VoxBox again.
Influenster, you do love me.

*picture heavy* (for lack of words)


Red My Lips (candy apple red), Jaded (Tiffany blue), Pat on the Black (dark plum)


LOTS OF CLAIMS


Jaded & Red My Lips

OPACITY: Red My Lips & Pat on the Black were very opaque - you only needed 1 coat for the color to appear as it does in the bottle. I loved that ! Jaded went on quite sheer, but you can build it up to look like the color in the bottle (it took me 3 coats - shown in picture above).

BRUSH: What I noticed first about the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure was its wide, flat brush. The tip of the brush was oval, I assume to match the oval shape of our cuticles, resulting in an easier and overall better application! The flat brush made it so effortless to evenly distribute the polish all across the nail. This also makes it less likely for the polish to streak. Although the formula is so rich and creamy that I doubt you would even experience streaking in the first place.

SHINE: The second thing I noticed was how shiny the finish was. I usually pat on the top coat to have my nails have that super shiny look. A friend of mine even thought I had gel nails on, haha! You need not a topcoat with the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure.

DRY TIME: Another amazing surprise…. it really DOES dry fast (or at least, faster than most polishes I've tried). This makes me very happy, mainly because I'm clumsy and I often mess up my nails right after they've been painted.

LONGEVITY: I wore Pat on the Black (3 coats) for an entire week before the color starts chipping. I did minimal things that involved my hands, but it was still pretty amazing.

GROWTH: My nails usually grow out pretty fast on their own, so I didn't notice any difference in growth.

COLOR: So far there's 50 available colors to choose from !

Overall, I'm really impressed with the Sally Hansen Total Salon Manicure polish. Great quality and value for the price. I put it in the same category as some of my beloveds, Orly and Zoya. A+

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Influenster Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara brand challenge prize box
Everyone who participated in the challenge were promised a box, which was amazing!


Guess how excited I was seeing this on my door step when I came home !!


SO MUCH GOODIES! Influenster, why are you so good to me!


From left to right, top to bottom:
Stay Glossy 3D Lip Gloss - Candy Floss (hotpink), Popcorn for 2 (sheer light pink)
Kate Moss Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick - 104 (rose pink), 107 (dark wine-red)
ScandalEYES Shadow Stick - Bad Girl Bronze (red-copper), Witness White
ScandalEYES Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner - Nude, Black
BB Cream with SPF 25 - Medium/Dark, Medium, Light


Rimmel London BB Cream with SPF 25 in Light, Medium, Medium/Dark The 'Medium' matched the shade of my face pretty well, which I was quite happy about. Rimmel foundations I have purchased in the past have never matched my skintone because they were more pink/neutral based than yellow/olive. I was surprised and happy that one of these shades worked for me.
The 'Light' color turned my face gray (I was trying to use it as a highlight/concealer). Not a surprise there... it was too light for my yellow-olive skin. The 'Medium/Dark' shade was darker and very red-based. I'm thinking about using it as a contour... or I might just give it away.


Stay Glossy 3D Lip Gloss
The lipgloss is sticky, which is a big no-no for me. I was also turned off by the smell of it when I first opened the tube. I usually don't care about smells but it honestly smelled cheap. I'm not a fan of all the glitter / shimmer either... it made me feel like I was back in middle school when I wore it. I would probably love these way back in the day... not so much now. The shade 'Popcorn for 2' is wearable though, since it's very sheer/almost clear... those kinds of shades usually go with everything.

ScandalEYES Shadow Stick
I am seriously in LOVE with these. The creamiest eyeshadow sticks I've ever gotten from the drugstore... almost comparable to some high-end brands. Slides on so smoothly, and the shades are so pigmented. Very easy to blend. Long lasting. No negative notes.

Kate Moss Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick First thing I notice... the SMELL. Don't worry, it's pleasant! It smells really fruity, like berries. I couldn't stop smelling the lipstick. I love the colors I got. The rose pink (104) blended nicely with the color of my lips.. so it was like my lips, but way better. The wine-red shade (107) is so perfect for fall/winter since it is a dark red with berry undertones. Both shades are very pigmented and lasts at least 2 hours.

Products from Influenster's June 2013 Sunkissed VoxBox.
I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.




Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream with SPF 15
Comes in 2 shades: Fair to Light & Light to Medium
As a foundation / skincare / BB cream lover, I was super excited to try out this product. Especially after reading the claims and benefits. Apparently it's an all-in-one solution for instantly brighter-looking, smoother-feeling, more even skin tone. Who doesn't want that?!

I got the shade in Fair to Light but I wish I had gotten the latter since I'm so much tanner now. However, I guess it doesn't really matter because the formula is so sheer that the color doesn't show much anyway. It really is just a moisturizer with a super sheer tint of color. I'm saying this after swatching it on my hand, I haven't tried it on my face. I will review this BB cream individually in a separate entry.

Goody Ouchless Ribbon Elastics
These are so cute, and initially I was afraid to use them because I'm so rough with my hair ties and I felt like these things would easily snap off. But to my surprise, these Ouchless ribbons were actually pretty tough and held on. Super impressed.

SinfulShine Nail Polish with Gel Tech
I got the color in "VIP", a fuchsia / hot pink color. PERFECT color for me; even hubby said it's the best pink he's ever seen on me. The 'gel tech' is an obvious difference in this one. The creamy formula makes it easy for a smooth and even application, comparison to brands like Zoya and Orly. When the polish dried, the results were glossy and gel-like, just as they claimed. Seriously it was so shiny that I didn't even need a top coat. Fast drying if you apply thin layers at a time. Best of all, the color on nails look exactly like the color in the bottle. If you're a nail polish addict like me, you'll definitely love this formula.

Dr. Scholl's High Heel Insole
OMG !!! Life changing product ! I love heels, I love how they look on my feet. But I DREAD walking in them for more than an hour because of how much they hurt my feet. For this reason, I only wear heels on very special occasions. Dr. Scholl's insoles actually made even my worst heels comfortable. I was strutting around my house in my highest heels like they were gym shoes. You know that little arch that forms when you wear heels? The insole cushions that arch, which I imagine is what's giving me this long lasting comfort (because it takes pressure off of the ball of your foot). So glad I've stumbled upon this miracle product. Thank you, Influenster, I am eternally grateful.

Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Endless Great Lash Complex & Fibres Mascara
I was selected by Influenster to try this exclusive preview of Rimmel's new mascara... before it even hit the shelves! As a mascara freak, I was pretty excited.


This brush will supposedly "catch" your lashes and separate them for a clump-free result!

Claims:

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This mascara focuses on lengthening and separating. And it promises that in 30 days, your lashes will be "longer, stronger, and more numerous". I'll get back with you on that.
I have unfortunate Asian lashes. They're short, thin, sparse, and they grow downwards. I usually coat on the mascara to get fuller, thicker, longer lashes. My lashes almost always end up clumpy, even if I just use one coat. So let's see if Rimmel's Endless Mascara will hold up to its claim of a clump-free result.

Application:

1 coat of Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara

Wow! What a difference! The mascara did an amazing job at separating my lashes, and the bristles brushed out any clumps that would normally start forming when you apply too much mascara.

I also noticed that this mascara helped curl my downward-growing lashes - no eyelash curler!
My lashes dried to a semi-crisp, but still had movement and bounce when I touched them.

Verdict: A
Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara has exceeded my expectations! I really love how it lengthened and separated my lashes, but best of all: NO CLUMPING! I only need to use 1 coat because the mascara brush was so good at evenly distributing/coating the product onto my lashes.

Did I also mention that it's a drugstore product? Meaning it will be affordable and easily accessible! The pros of this mascara… is too damn high!

YAY ! If you can only imagine my excitement when I found out that I was pre-qualified for the Sugar 'n Spice VoxBox! I quickly took the survey and in a few days, I got another e-mail confirming that I was getting the box! Tres happiness!

After a whole week of longing and waiting by the door, my Sugar 'n Spice VoxBox is finally here!
I must admit I already knew what was in it before I opened the box. I just couldn't resist looking at spoilers -.-

For those of you who don't know what Influenster is: It is a free to join community where members share and review products to get the opportunity to be rewarded by brands. It is invite only, but you can easily request an invite. I didn't wait that long for mine. Once you get in, I recommend getting active right away. Start taking surveys and/or review brands/products that you have tried. You will get rewarded with badges for your activity.

FUN FACT. I qualified for my first VoxBox in November 2012. It was the College VoxBox :)

On to the box . . .


All sorts of goodies !


Splenda's Nectresse Natural No Calorie Sweetener - $3.48 @ Walmart
Influenster seems to always know what I need. I make coffee every morning and feel guilty every time I pile on the sugar. Hopefully I wouldn't have to feel guilty anymore with this no calorie sweetener :3

Dickinson's Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towelettes - $5.74 @ Walmart
I am most excited about this product. I have Dickinson's Witch Hazel Toner, which I love so much. I've always wanted to try more of their products. And now I can!


Colgate Optic White Toothbrush, Mouthwash, & Toothpaste
All aim to noticeably whiten teeth. None of these things have ever noticeably whiten my teeth in the past, so I'm not too hopeful about these either. I do like the taste of the mouthwash since it's the most pleasant tasting one I've ever tried. Might be because it is alcohol-free. I might repurchase the mouthwash.


Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer - $5.94 @ Walmart
Oh my goodness, this thing is so moisturizing and convenient! Smells really good too! I was never a huge fan of Vaseline but this is now one of my favorite moisturizers. The packaging has a lock on it, super nifty & great for on-the-go. No longer have to be afraid of leakage in your bag. Seriously all products with nozzles should have a lock option.

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Belvita Breakfast Biscuits - $2.98 @ Walmart
These tastes SO GOOD. I'm always on a lookout for a tasty breakfast that I can take to go. I like these much better than the granola bars I usually eat. One Belvita packet comes with FOUR biscuits, and they're HUGE! (I ate half of the biscuit in the picture). Fills my hunger right up! And it's healthy.