Review :: Advil Fast Acting

I usually don't review medication, because to me that is something personal and everyone has a different opinion. HOWEVER - I had to blog about the new Advil Fast Acting!! The hubby and I are both fans.

Before I could even enjoy the "beauty" of getting a new package in the mail, the hubby had tore threw it to use one of the samples. He's recovering from back surgery but off the hardcore meds, so we've been working to find him an otc pain medication that he could use occasionally. This one is perfect for that. He said that it worked very quickly and still lasted as long as a normal Advil.

I had my own experience using it for cramps and was impressed. I felt relief pretty quickly (under 10minutes) and was able to go about the rest of my day. I didn't even have to pop more :)

Like I said - this is something totally personal - but I loved it.

**I received this product free from Crowdtap - however the review is my own**

Review :: Influenster's Vita Vox Box

When I first got this box... I wasn't over the moon about it, like I am normally for their boxes... but this one has more staying power than some of the others... Let's do a quick review shall we?

- Soft Lips Cube :: YUMMY! I freakin love this - it's my new favorite lip balm. It tastes good, smells good, and leave's my lips super soft. In fact - Soft Lips' Twitter says I have "kissable" lips.

- Playtex Sport Fresh Balance :: This gets a negative. You could smell these as soon as you open the box... and I couldn't in good conscience put those... "up there". However, I've tried Playtex in the past and have nothing but good things to say about them.

- Elizabeth Arden Face Moisturizer :: YES!! It feels amazing on your skin. And even with my oily skin, I never felt dewy. I went to the mall and got to try their other products and I was super impressed. Even as a 20-something it is important to take care of my face. #FlawlessFuture

-Bikini Ready Lifestyle Energy Gummies :: I wish I would have gotten to try a full bottle of these. What came in my little pack was only enough for a half a day - but it was an impressive half a day. I probably won't go out of my way to get a full bottle, but it was nice while it lasted.

- First Degree Burn Cream :: Didn't think I would EVER have to use this. But then my daughter bumped into our hot grill with just a bathing suit on and I rushed to this cream. It instantly soothed her and there was no scar. Now I am a believer!!

- Pure Leaf Sweet Tea :: This stuff is good - even for a chic who doesn't usually like Sweet Tea. It had the perfect balance of tea and sugar. I will ddefinitelybe trying the other flavors that they have.

OVERALL :: I loved this box for it's practicality - Good Job Influenster!

Review :: Playtex Sport Fresh Balance

I really was excited about these because of what I've heard about the absorbency and the odor lock [no one wants to smell] - but the moment I opened the box I knew I wouldn't like these...

The "fresh balance" scent is over powering! You could smell the tampons through their little holders and I knew right then that I wasn't gonna like putting that... "there". In fact, after a lot of thought... I didn't. The scent was just too strong and it made me nervous.

So - that's pretty much where my review for the Playtex Sport Fresh Balance ends... and my generic Playtex Sport review begins.

I've always felt very confident with Playtex tampons - never had any leakage or worry of leakage. Which is support important when you're a SAHM and your kids want to #PlayOn ;)

**Freebie from Influenster in the VitaVoxBox**

Review :: Flawless Future Powered by Ceramide Caplet Serum

I'm youngish and when I first received this from Influenster in the VitaVoxBox, I wasn't overjoyed. However, I went into Macy's to check out some of the other products offered in the Flawless Future line, and was surprised. The clerk there explained to me exactly why at my "youngish" age I needed to be using a moisturizer like Elizabeth Arden.

I have oily skin, and I'm cautious about what moisturizers I use. This product was so light and airy that it just soaked into my skin, without leaving it feeling oily. No dewy look for me. My skin felt very soft. Also, there wasn't much of a scent, which I loved. I would recommend using it at night so that it can fully rejuvenate your skin, however it's light enough to use under makeup.

Oh yeah, and when you first pump it into your hand, it looks glittery!!! How cool is that??

Learn more and/or purchase it here :: http://bit.ly/EAFlawlessFutureSerum

Rimmel Retro Glam Mascara

What can be better than a mascara that instantly makes your lashes longer and thicker? That sounds like a commercial, huh? But the truth is that ScandalEyes Retro Glam Mascara actually does that. I instantly saw a difference on my eye lashes, which is usually hard to achieve because I already have pretty thick and long lashes. In fact, I normally only use mascara to make my lashes look darker and stand out against whatever bright eye shadow I've chosen for that day.

The container itself is pretty cute, and it has a nice locking feature. You can actually hear it click into place - which means no dried out mascara or leaks in your make up bag. Also, unlike other mascaras it doesn't make your lashes hard. I was able to rub my eyes and not feel like I was completely messing them up.

Overall, I am a fan and would recommend it to others.

**Received this compliments of Influenster in my RoseVoxBox**

Dr. Scholl's for Her - Cozy Cushions

So you know I've had issues with previous Dr. Scholl's for Her products not quite being big enough for my size 10 feet. As a result, I wasn't exactly jumping for joy with the Cozy Cushions I received in my RoseVoxBox (compliments of Influenster). In fact, it was the last product that I tried in my VoxBox. This product ROCKS!!!!!!

I tried them in my Coach snow boots that I absolutely adore. I've had them for almost 5 years now, but they could still stand to be a little more comfortable and oh man were they. The Cozy Cushions are pretty thick, which let your feet sink into them. It's almost like you've turned any shoe into an Ugg (or Ugg like). 

I would definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone. I even recommended it to my cousin who is in the US Army and she LOVES them in her combat boots. 

Good Job - Dr. Scholl's. 

Influenster presents... the Rose Vox Box

Hello Loves...

Long time no talk... but I'm here with a new unboxing for the Influenster RoseVoxBox. The theme for this box is "Date Night" and I think they did an amazing job capturing that in the products that were given.



Here's the products and links to their reviews.

- Lindt LINDOR Truffles

- belVita crunchy Breakfast Biscuits

- Rimmel Retro Glam Mascara

- Dr. Scholl's for Her Cozy Cushions

- Kiss Gradation Nail Polish

SinfulShine Nail Polish [Review]

What is there not to love about nail polish?? It takes you back to being a 12 year old girl, painting your toes while listening to the hottest boy band of your time… or is that just me?? Either way I was excited to get the SinfulShine polish in my Sunkissed Vox Box.

I got the Wisp color in my VoxBox but I knew I wasn’t going to use that on my fingers so I headed over to Walgreens [it’s exclusively sold there] and picked up Rendezvous. I’m not the best at application, but I did like the color.

It really does live up to the “shiny” name. However, there are some major things I didn’t like that would keep me from purchasing the product again. As I was painting my nails, the polish was going on very smooth – thick but smooth. After it dried, I noticed some air bubbles and bumps. I’m not sure if it was the polish itself or the fact that it takes FOREVER to dry and I bumped something.

I tried again on my toes using the Wisp and I didn’t notice the bumps or bubbles. But I also used only one coat and let my toes dry all day [it’s a lot easier].

Overall, I would use this again on my toes because of the shine and color options. But I would only use it on my fingers to make designs or maybe to do a French manicure – anything that doesn’t require more than one coat!

Ouchless Ribbon Elastics [Review]

I have short hair – so the ability to actually test these on my hair was lost. [sad face] But I did get to rock them on my wrist, which is actually one of the things that they advertise! If you think about it, that’s a great point because how many of us girls walk around with a “just in case” hair tie around our wrist? At least now it’s cute and fashionable. You can’t beat function AND fashion!!

But from what I could tell they had some good elasticity to them and they snapped right back into shape, even after I had worn them on my wrist all day!

The best part about them is that they come in every color and pattern that you could possibly think of. The pack that I had came with black, 2 shades of gray, pink, and purple.

I saw this group at Walmart.

Overall, even with my limited testing ability – I would still recommend this to anyone that asked.

More info @ www.goody.com

Price: $3.99 - $4.99

Found @ most retailors

**I got the product free from Influenster but the review is all mine**

Influenster Sunkissed VoxBox Reveal [Video]

I got my Influenster Sunkissed VoxBox [#SunVoxBox] !!!

Products in the Box::
- Dr. Scholl's For Her High Heel Insoles - Review
- Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream - Review
- Sinful Shine Sinful Colors Nail Polish - Review
- Goody Ribbon Elastics - Review

Update:: Dr. Scholl's High Heel Inserts [Review]

UPDATE!!

I got this product in my Influenster Sunkissed VoxBox and I tried them again in a different set of shoes... and I stand by my original assessment. Good for small feet - not so much for big feet!!

I was really excited for this product, because we all have those heels that we love but can’t wear for more than an hour (if that). Unfortunately, this product was not meant for women with large feet [I wear a 10]. I placed the product where it should have been for my heel, but then the arch and toe support weren’t where they should have been. When I readjusted for toe support, the heel positioning was off. I tried just putting the insert right in the middle of my shoe, and it just felt uncomfortable. From the little bit that I experienced, I imagine that it would be extremely comfortable for those with smaller feet. Another good thing is that the stickiness at the bottom of the insert never rubbed off on my shoes and I was able to move it around and to different shoes. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t try the heel inserts again, but I would recommend them to other women [with smaller feet].  

**I got this item free from BzzAgent & Influenster but this is my honest review**

Tree Hut Renewing Hand Cream [Review]

I’ve made it no secret that I love a good scented product – especially if it has a fruity smell. The Tree Hut Renewing Hand Cream is not that product. The rose hip oil that is one of it’s main ingredients, gives it a very [old] smell – kind of like how your grandmother would smell. The consistency is too liquidy for it to be a hand cream. The only thing that I did like about it was that it is all natural and they never test it on animals. And since, I’m trying to move towards being a natural chica that gave it big bonus points. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get past the smell – so this isn’t something that I would buy again!

**I received this product free from Swaggable**