Influenster Champ VoxBox Two

Hello beauties! Today I have a surprise VoxBox from Influenster. This is the Mega Voxbox which I either won by participating in my most recent campaigns or for just being an active member on Influenster. I never formally received an email, but either way I am thankful and excited to share with you guys what I received! #influensterchamp

What's Inside

Nexxus Comb Thru Finishing Mist

Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara

Sour Punch Real Rainbow Straws

Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Foaming Milk & Body Wash

Nexxus Comb Thru Finishing Mist

Nexxus Comb Thru Finishing Mist is perfect for those who hate weighted, crunchy and sticky hairsprays! I tend to avoid using a lot of hairsprays that are heavy since my hair is already pin-straight. When I curl it, I need it to last, and this mist is perfect for achieving natural loose curls. After my curls were created I gave it a quick mist and combed through to naturally loosen the curls while retaining the hold. Also, straight hair tip: Spray mist, let it set, then section out and start curling. This gives it an extra hold, but be sure to spray after you curl as well.

This left my hair feeling natural, moveable and light. The hold is not super strong, but works perfect for flyaways and natural loose curls. I tried out the #2 Medium, so if you’re looking stronger hold I would suggest #3 Strong Hold to get that extra lock-in control.

There is a noticeable, chemical-like perfume smell to the formula that is not enough to stop me from using it, but anyone sensitive to smells may be turned off by the product. As quick as the fragrance comes, it goes away and is barely noticeable on hair. Furthermore, the blush pink metallic can is beautiful touch to any counter. Overall, this is a lux, light hairspray that keeps your hair in place while leaving it soft and touchable.

Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara

Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Drama is one of the best drugstore mascaras I have tried to date! The formula lives up to its name and defines each lash with a thicc (yes with two c’s!) coat of product. It features top notch packaging with its metallic chrome finish and red to pink gradient. The “Push Up” lift is not only generated from its formula but the design of the wand. The wand itself is made with cup-shaped bristles that allow you to evenly coat and cradle lashes while pushing them up. I even tried this without using a lash curler and my lashes looked lifted.

The formula is smooth, buildable and long-lasting. This is a wet mascara formula, and even though my lashes are straight I did not find that this mascara weighted them down the least bit. In fact, they remained lifted all day, without reapplication and my eyes felt neither weighted nor brittle like I’ve experienced with other mascaras. I did receive the “washable mascara,” meaning it’s not waterproof and can easily be removed. Overall, the mascara delivers instant results of longer, volumized lashes without the clumpy (spidery) look. If you’re looking for a quality inexpensive mascara with outstanding drama, I would highly recommend you try it!

Sour Punch Real Rainbow Straws

Sour Punch Real Rainbow Straws are soft, chewable gummi straws with the right amount of sourness and sugary taste. Candy lovers like my boyfriend won’t be able to wait to devour these. I on the other hand don’t gravitate to sour treats, but even I can admit they were pretty tasty. Flavors include strawberry, lemon, green apple and tangerine, each of which is easily identifiable and made with natural ingredients. On the scale of sourness, I would say they’re greater than Sour Patch Kids and less than Warheads. Further, these contain no high fructose corn syrup, are low-fat and sodium. They are not vegan though, since as usual with gummi candies, it’s made with glycerin (glycerol) consisting of animal fat and vegetable oil. Overall, these straws are a tasty treat that sour lovers and adventurous snackers will enjoy!

Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Foaming Milk & Body Wash

Take your body on vacation with an amazingly scented body wash from Shea Moisture. The Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Foaming Milk is designed to vitalize dull skin, restoring hydration and elasticity in one’s skin. The milky, creamy texture lathers nicely into skin, giving you the soft cleanse your body needs while filling your shower with exotic fruit aromas that take you away. Whether you use it as a lather or a bubbly bath, it gives you a peaceful experience that allows you to relax and unwind.

Conveniently displayed on the bottle are all of the benefits of it’s ingredients, such as Coconut Oil that helps to nourish and firm skin, Hibiscus Flower that improves and illuminates skin tone, and Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, just to name a few. Shea Moisture creates natural, organic and sustainably-produced products that contain no parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oil, or sulfates and is cruelty-free.

When it comes to the name Brightening or Illuminating, I believe them to be the same product, but they may just be changing the product name. I reached out to Shea Moisture, so if I get any answers I’ll post an update. As of right now, it looks like they are selling it labeled as Brightening Foaming Milk & Body Wash.

Influenster is a great community that allows you to discover new products and read honest reviews shared by their insightful members. Also by being active and helping others with questions and reviews, you get chances to be selected for VoxBoxes. These are generous boxes delivered to your door containing products from top brands for testing purposes. To get started sign up here, completely fill out your profile and start sharing!

Thank you Influenster

This is a sponsored blog; Influenster provided VoxBox and all products to review as a member of Influenster.

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Influenster Champ VoxBox One

I am beyond thankful that I was chosen to receive a Influenster's VoxBox by simply being a member of their amazing community. I am delightful to share with you all the goodies I received. #InfluensterChamp

What's Inside 
Sally Hansen Hair Remover Wax Strip Kit

Degree Motion Sense Deodorant Active Shield

Maybelline Unstoppable® Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear

Sally Hansen Hair Remover Wax Strip Kit

I have never professionally waxed anything before, but I have used other waxing products that turned me off of waxing due to skin irritation and such. However, I was really excited to give Sally Hansen Hair Remover Wax Strip a try. Even as a waxing novice, the instructions were pretty self-explanatory, but it never hurts to go over them thoroughly to get the best experience.

Prepare strips by warming them and gently rubbing between the hands before peeling the double-sided strip apart. Now that you have two strips, press them on firmly in the direction of the hair growth. Once you’re ready, pull the strip off very quickly in the opposite direction of hair growth. To make things easier, stretch out the skin with your other hand so it’s taut for a closer pull of those fine hairs.

I honestly was preparing for the worst, but it really wasn’t that bad at all. Barely felt like anything and it easily removed even the smallest of baby hairs! I have mainly used these on my upper lips and only need to do it once every so often. That said, I could see using these for a close waxing of your brows, maybe cutting the strips long-ways for more precision. Other recommend areas you could use these wax strips include the chin, bikini area, and tummy. My skin was a little red after removing, but that was short-lived and I had no lingering pain or discoloration. Nor did I experience clogging pores or acne issues, which is a primary concern of mine.

Overall, my experience has continued to be positive and effective in removing stubborn little hairs from my face. Plus, in addition to the 18 wax strips in the kit, you get 4 Finishing Wipes to remove the sticky residue, lessen irritation, and prevent ingrown hairs with Azulene Oil (an anti-inflammatory).

Degree Motion Sense Deodorant Active Shield

This isn’t my first time using Degree MotionSense, but this is my first time using Active Shield with an antibacterial protection to stop the breakdown of bacteria and eliminate odors. I normally use clinical strength deodorant since it’s has always been effective for me. However, I decided to give this deodorant a fair trial and have been using it every day whether I am working, exercising, or stressing over school work. I work with little children, so I am always on the go and I need a deodorant that can truly combat sweat and odors. I found that after grueling hours of chasing little ones, my deodorant was still on and you could faintly smell the product.

The invisible solid has yet to leave any noticeable residue on my scrubs. There is a barely-there fresh scent, so if you are sensitive I would recommend this one since does not have a strong fragrance like the Peach or Berry Degree deodorants. I also love the design of the stick because it gave me something that I could fully hold onto and reach under my shirt. Overall, it has been highly effective at eliminating odors during my work hours, although for my sanity I always love reapplying deodorant after working for those just-in-case moments, but it’s not really a necessity.

Maybelline Unstoppable® Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil

I used to love and use only pencil eyeliners until I mastered the liquid liners. Now, other than using pencils for under-eye and smudged looks, I rarely turn to them for my everyday use. My skin is overly oily all the time and I fear like with most pencil liners that the line will only last for so long before it fades, smears or disappears. I love a lot of Maybelline products, so I was excited to give their Unstoppable Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil a go, in the shade Onxy (701).

I love the size of the pencil; just right to fit in a small case with enough product to last a long time. There is no sharpener in case you were curious, and you may be surprised to know I have seen pencils like this come with one. However, the tip comes already in a pointed shape to start with, at a nice width that creates an average size line. I haven’t been able to create a thinner line without compromising the saturation of the color on the lid though.

The Onyx black is not as opaque as I would like it to be and shows a little bit of transparency. I found out that after applying my initial line, I waited a bit and went over again to boost the saturation, so it is buildable. This liner claims to be smudge-resistant, but that’s only after you let it set. Even then, it is not fool-proof, as throughout the day it wears away easily. This pencil is easy to find and affordable, so it's great in a pinch, but not something I would use regularly. 

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear

I am extremely hard on my nails and I need a polish that keeps up with how tough I can be with my hands. Normally polish doesn’t last as long as I would like before it starts to chip away. This is not my first time using Sally Hansen nail polish, but the first using their Xtreme Wear product. It gives me the impression that this will last longer than an average polish.

The color I received was 445 Violet Voltage, and it’s a deeper lilac. The purple shade is beautiful, very saturated and makes me want to try their other colors. I personally found that with the application brush it was easy to swipe and evenly coat each nail. It's also not patchy or clumpy at all. Dry time seemed fairly quick between coats, and I applied 2 coats as recommend to achieve most coverage. Instantly, I felt as if my nails were stronger than without any nail polish, so that gave me hope this would last quite some time. After a couple days my nails have held up, and only after the fourth day did they show any signs of chipping, which is a win in my book.

Overall, this is a trusted brand that delivers a strong, long-lasting polish with vibrant color and shine for at-home manicures. The only pitfall is the harsh chemical smell, but that's not unusual for polishes. 

Influenster is a great community that allows you to discover new products and read honest reviews shared by their insightful members. Also by being active and helping others with questions and reviews, you get chances to be selected for VoxBoxes. These are generous boxes delivered to your door containing products from top brands for testing purposes. To get started sign up here, completely fill out your profile and start sharing!

Thank you Influenster

This is a sponsored blog; Influenster provided VoxBox and all products to review as a member of Influenster.

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Maybelline New Falsies Push Up Angel Mascara

Hello Cuppies,

Well since I have been on a Maybelline kick I figured why not keep the train rolling. So yesterday I purchased Maybelline's the Falsies Push Up Angel mascara because of the wand. 

Let me tell you, I love it! It works wonders and is a great drugstore find. 

The Falsies Push Up Angel mascara by Maybelline does not disappoint. I have about average length and amount of lashes that are fair in color so I always love using a good mascara to define and bring life to my lashes.

I love the look and design of the metallic purple tube. It’s a vast improvement compared to Maybelline’s Colossal mascaras. Stylish, chic but still travel friendly size. 

The biggest improvement of this mascara is the size, design and material of the wand. Being that there is less bristles that go from shorter to longer the way it would fit the shape of your eye and lashes target exactly each lash. Less is more and it works perfect. I feel that with this wand there is less chance of clumping compared to the 360° wands with lots of bristles.

I purchased the color “brownish black” just to try something different because I tend to go for the very black. I am pleasantly surprised that it’s very pigmented and looks more of darker natural color than pitch black. I can easily build up to increase the color and dramatic effect, but with just one coat it’s noticeably different.

The application is very easy and the results are amazing more than I expected. With just one coat without an eyelash curler my lashes look amazing and flare beautifully. I have had no issues with clumps and it applies evenly. The separation is amazing and pulls the product from the lash line to create amazing appearance of length.

The mascara is washable and easily comes off with soap and water and scrubbing softly. I would recommend that everyone try Falsies to see the difference. Amazing results and a great price.

(Left: Falsies Right: Colossal Go Extreme)

No eyeliner just the Falsies mascara

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Maybelline New Falsies Push Up Angel Mascara

Maybelline The Colossal Go Extreme Mascara

Excitedly I was able to try Maybelline's Jade The Colossal Go Extreme mascara in black. I have tried other mascaras from Maybelline and generally like them.

It appears that there are few different mascaras in the line of “Colossal” and this one is labeled Go Extreme volum express with Jade. I am not sure if this particular “Go Extreme” mascara is available or is discontinued since I couldn’t find the exact one to purchase online.

The packaging is nicely designed and its size and shape is exactly like their The Colossal Chaotic tube. The base of the wand with the two curves is like that of the Pumped Up mascara. The size of the actual wand/bristles is pretty large, but I am able to apply mascara into the corners where lashes are smaller.

I would say I have about average size and amount of lashes, but they are lighter and using mascara greatly improves the appearance. I feel like every application of the mascara is consistent and even, only a few times do I rarely get clumps and that’s at the tip of the wand. So when I do apply the wand to the short inner/outer of my lashes there is a greater chance of clumps. The amount of product is very thin and I find myself applying more like 4 coats to get a good coverage. I would say that the buildup is fair. With plenty of applications I can get my desired look for the most part.

The mascara dries fairly quickly and the pigmentation is jet black. If you do get a clump it’s easy to remove/clean up. I think the best part about this mascara is that it doesn’t feel heavy or clumpy on your lashes. Once dried your lashes feel natural and as if there isn’t product all over them.

Pros
Applies evenly
Lightweight
Waterproof
Smudge proof
Easy separation with comb/fingers
Rarely clumps
Inexpensive

Cons
Not as Extreme as I would have expected
Apply a lot of coats to get any effect/buildup
Brush is a bit large/chunky
Minimal Volume

I’d say the quality is good and it’s an inexpensive mascara that gets the job done. I think a possible improvement for the product is possibly a different formula that does boost the appearance of length and volume. Does not live up to its “Go Extreme” name. I also think the two waves/curves on the wand is just cosmetic and if more attention was paid to the bristle alignment and size it would be easier to get coverage.

Overall I would rate this mascara a 7 out of 10. I would consider this to be a reliable and inexpensive mascara that I could see buying again, but it wouldn’t be my first choice. I would recommend to anyone that is looking for a good drugstore mascara. It applies evenly and dries fairly quickly making it a staple in easy to use mascara.


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Maybelline The Colossal Go Extreme Mascara