Influenster Sunshine Voxbox

It's been a while ... but I've been given the opportunity to test and review these products for influenster.

Influenster Badge Prizes

As an Influenster, you take surveys, try out and review products, and then they review all the work you've put into your badge. I qualified and received my Colgate Slimsoft Box (reviewed here) and I worked hard to be one of the top badge holders. I was picked as one of the lucky winners to receive a years supply of Slim Soft toothbrushes (4 total) and two different Colgate toothpastes! I certainly loved the new toothbrush and I'm always looking for new toothpastes to try. Thank you Influenster for choosing me to win this box!

As for the Ponds BB Facial makeup cleansing facecloths, it was just a badge by itself, no reviews or product testing. But again, I was chosen as a winner by being in the a top badge holder!

So I tested it out. I loved the feeling it left my skin afterwards. And with having sensitive skin, it didn't break me out! So that's a huge plus for me. I don't wear a ton of makeup. If anything, it's usually just eyeliner or shadow. So to show you how well it worked:

Excuse the quickness of my eye shadow work, this was just a quick showing of how it worked. Without a lot of rubbing and scrubbing, it seemed to take all of the make up off. I also rubbed it around my cheeks and forehead, and it left my skin feeling clean and refreshed. The packaging is a resealable bag with 30 wipes. They come out of the bag with a lot of moisture, ready to go.

Review: Dr Scholl's Active Series Insoles (Women's)

Previously revealed here.

As soon as I got these in the mail, I couldn't wait to get them into my shoes! I haven't been as active as I would like to be because of the pain I get while doing so. Since wearing the insoles, I have felt so much relief I wish I could tape them to my feet to wear them all day! (Especially while at work!)

Since we participate in Casual Friday at my job, I'm able to wear jeans and sneakers. I have to go up and down the steps (1 floor's worth) to get to the other department and I'm on my feet a lot to get to the copier, the printer or to get a file from the file room. Being able to wear my sneakers with these insoles, I have felt a complete difference in my joints and have experienced less pain during the day.

Having pain in my knees mainly because of my tendonitis (which causes me to limp from time to time causing pain in my shins and heels) these insoles are great for anyone dealing with any pain, active or wanting to be active.

Breakdown:
Pros -
* Helps reduce the pain in everyday movements
* Feels like you're walking on air (or running on air)
* Easier on joints while moving
* Very comfy and easy to wear for prolonged periods of time

Cons -
* Range of insoles could cause problems for those with the smaller end of the shoe range (I wear an 7.5 and the 5.5-8 and they were a little tight to fit in my shoes at first
* They are $20 in the stores. A little pricey compared to some of the other insoles they offer/sell, but not too bad.

I would buy a second pair, these are just that comfortable! Thank you influenster for allowing me to try these out! I absolutely love them!

Review: Colgate Slimsoft Toothbrush

As revealed in my post here; I think I had enough uses to really give this a good review!

First Day:
* It felt like I wasn't even using a toothbrush! The bristles were so soft and fluffy, it was a strange surprise to feel against my gums and teeth. I was shocked (and pleased) with how clean my teeth felt afterwards.

* The toothpaste had a good taste, lightly minty but I felt like it foamed up nicely and gave me an overall clean feeling.

*The mouthwash is a little too strong for my liking. I'm not much on peppermint, but like a fresh mint ... something a little lighter on the flavor.

After a week:
* I got used to the feel of the bristles. I always felt like my teeth were clean and plaque free after each brushing.
* My gums didn't bleed which is a plus for me. I have sensitive gums, so one wrong stroke would make things uncomfortable for me.
* I could tell that I had less plaque on my teeth after a week of using (it really gives you a nice clean feeling) and makes my mouth look and feel healthier/cleaner.

I gave this toothbrush a 4/5 stars on colgate.com as I really enjoyed this toothbrush, but it was just so different to get used to with the non-brush like feel to it. But I really do enjoy using this toothbrush and plan to buy another one when it's time to get a new one (Every 3 months to keep a healthy smile!)

To break it down:
Pros -
* The thin bristles give a deeper clean
* The softness of the bristles clean teeth and gums without hurting

Cons -
* The feel of the bristles could be a turn-off for most people (or take a while to get used to)

Thank you influenster for giving me the chance to try out this product!

Reveal: Dr Scholl's Active Series Insoles (Women's)

It was the jackpot this month; as I had also qualified for the Dr. Scholl's challenge as well!

(From my insert:)
Sometimes workouts can take a toll on your feet, so your shoes need ample cushioning. Dr. School's Active Series insoles reduce shock by 40% and help relieve and prevent pain from three common sports injuries: shin splints, runner's knee and plantar fasciitis.

Dr. Scholl's Active Series insoles are scientifically designed with triple Zone Protection:
1. Ball of foot pad provides cushioning
2. Reinforced arch supports the foot
3. Deep heel cup absorbs impact with every step

Reveal: SlimSoft Voxbox

I qualified and recieved the Slimsoft Voxbox from Influenster!

I haven't tried these yet ... I had a couple more uses of my old toothbrush left (My 3 months end today!) and I wanted to make sure I knew how my teeth and mouth felt before I switch over to these.

What I got in my box:
* Colgate Slimsoft Toothbrush (soft)
* Colgate Total Advanced Whitening Toothpaste
* Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield Mouthwash (Peppermint Blast flavor)

I can't wait to try these out and hopefully feel a difference!

Sweetheart Influenster

(Originally reviewed on March 2, 2013 - Moved my review from my recipe blog over to this one!)

I finally was picked for an Influenster VoxBox; and it happened to be the Sweetheart Valentine's Day one!

Inside I received:
* Olay Fresh Effects (Va-Va-Vivid) Powered Contour Cleansing System
* Olay Fresh Effects (Shine, Shine Go Away) Shine Minimizing Cleanser
* Secret Clinical Strength Stress Response
* Skinnygirl Daily On-The-Go Bars
* Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray


Disclaimer: I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes! The descriptions underneath the pictures are what Influenster gave me. With that said, these reviews are 100% honest and my own.