I love being an Influenster! At first, I thought it was just cool to get complimentary products for testing purposes (yes, free stuff!) but after my first VoxBox (a box packed full of cool stuff) I have realized that it's much more than that. It's about discovering new products and brands that change your day, your routine, or maybe your life.
That may sound dramatic, but it's true. For example, in the #FrostyVoxBox I received
EcoTools Styler & Smoother hairbrush. I had never tried an EcoTools product, and have used the same hairbrush for the past 10 years. Well, after testing this brush, I discovered two things - one, I love EcoTools as a company, and two, this brush has totally changed my morning routine! All thanks to Influenster.
So when I found out I was receiving the #BellaVoxBox, I was thrilled. I'd checked out the sneak peek on
Influenster's YouTube channel, so I had an idea of what I was in for, but until that box arrives you really don't know how cool it is!
First out of the box is the
EcoTools Complexion Collection Mattifying Finish Brush. Yea! Another EcoTools product, but in the make-up brush line. My make-up brushes are way old but did the job fine ... or so I thought. The moment I picked this brush up, I knew I was missing out on something amazing. The bamboo handles make every EcoTools product a pleasure to hold - comfortable and lightweight. And the bristles - so soft! Made from cruelty-free bristles, this brush applies my powder so perfectly it looks like I'm not wearing any at all! No clumps or bumps, no unhappy skin. It's just perfect. I had no idea make-up could be this luxurious!
I was so excited to peek a Not Your Mother's tube in the #BellaVoxBox! I was first introduced to NYM in the #SurfsUpVoxBox last summer, and have loved it ever since. So what did I find but the
Deja Vu Do Style Extender. Now, I have very fine hair. Very fine. It does nothing. Absolutely nothing. Except get icky by the end of the day. Not greasy, not oily, but limp and shiny. So, I had great hopes for this product, which, by description is set to be "a unique and lightweight primer and style extender that will block humidity and repel dirt and oil, all while being the perfect base for any styling items adding body and flexible hold. It's infused with the delicious scent of red apples and berries, and includes conditioners for long lasting frizz control, softness and shine." Ok, I'm in. I need all of that. My frizzies are limited to the little fine baby hair at the roots, but are annoying nonetheless. Humidity? I live near the water. Let's talk about humidity. Adding body? Well, I have none to start with so let's see where that goes. And where did it go? It went amazingly! Plus it smells amazing! NYM Brands knows exactly how to make scent count. Deja Vu Do was a delight to use and worked great! By the end of the day, my frizzies were controlled, my hair was glossy (not shiny!) and as bouncy as I've ever seen it, and it felt so smooth and stilled smelled like apples! Amazing! I am totally in love with Not Your Mother's brands. #NYMdjvd
Peeking in again was so exciting! Two great products from
Rimmel London stared out at me.
Scandaleyes Mascara by Kate Moss and Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss. This is going to be great! Another new product from a company I first met in my #FrostyVoxBox. First up is the Scandaleyes Mascara by Kate Moss - the First mascara created by Kate Moss!. This product is perfectly thought out - the brush tip is thin and curved to fit your eye ... in fact, it's the shape of a broken-heart and it gives lift that gives volume! It only takes one clean stroke to get perfect coverage. Thanks to one stroke application with this neat brush, I have no clumps and haven't had a smudge against my nose since I have switched to Scandaleyes from Rimmel London! A small thing maybe, but very important to me. It reaches my inner lashes perfectly, and that's huge! Of course, it's dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested, which means it doesn't irritate the delicate skin around my eye or my eyes themselves - my contacts would rebel if it did!
The other great Rimmel London product? Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick from Kate Moss - in Rossetto (no. 12). If you are a Kate Moss fan, you know that she has a look that is iconically hers. And this lipstick collection created by Kate Moss aptures all the flair, edge and timelessness of her look. Plus it's Rimmel London Lasting Finish, which means it lasts up to 8 hours! Perfect for me, because I work a full day and interact with the public, so I don't have time to freshen up my lip colour, and can't afford for it to be fading or wearing off. But the Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick from Kate Moss did what it said, and then some. I can go all day (including eating lunch!) without having to refresh my colour. It stays bright and fresh all day, which makes me feel great about my appearance when facing the public. I'm loving both the Kate Moss collection and the Rimmel London products - a great partnership! #rimmelbykate
What's that I see? A
Sally Hansen tube? Airbrush Legs? What's that all about?? Leg Makeup? How cool! How did Influenster and Sally Hansen know that I'm very fair skinned and avoid the sun at all costs ... but hate having pasty white legs?? Ok, let's crack this tube open and see what
Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs is all about. This lightweight formula feels great on my skin, and hides imperfections ... plus won't rub off on my clothes! It gives me instant - and safe! - tanned legs. You can't go wrong with this - especially with 5 shades to choose from! #AirbrushPerfectLegs
Next out is the bag of
DOVE Fruit. Chocolate
and Fruit? Now this is something I can sink my teeth into. A new product from a great company, DOVE Fruit features real fruit dipped in silky smooth DOVE Dark Chocolate, and comes in three varieties - cranberry, cherry and blueberry. The #BellaVoxBox has the blueberry, and it was amazing! I'm a huge chocolate lover, but not so much with dark chocolate. It's been studied to be good for you, but I'm not big on the bitter taste. Well, add a blueberry and the bitter taste is gone! I threw them into a salad and it was amazing! A few made it into a dish at a recent dinner party and the guests raved. I sneaked a few to my fruit-reluctant boys and they gobbled them up. Win! DOVE Fruit really hits the mark, and is unique - fruit and chocolate? My only complaint is that I need more!
The last two items in the #BellaVoxBox were offers to try some online services.
Club W is a wine club ... re-imagined, according to their claim. They believe in quality wines at an affordable price. My kind of club! Upon signing up, you complete a survey about your tastes and likes, and they select wines that suit your palate. Club W keeps your lifestyle and budget in mind, and even has an iPhone app to make it easy. You can select from their recommendations or pick your own. Their selections for me sound great - I can't wait to try the first bottle when it arrives!
The other offer is for EBay. It's been a while since I browsed EBay to see what they might have for me, and who knew they had Guides? EBay is much more than a shopping site now - there are tips and tricks tried and true from their members for everything you could imagine. I could get lost exploring EBay these days ... and not just in the shopping area!
And there it is. The #BellaVoxBox. Another amazing selection of products, hand-picked by the fantastic Influenster Team designed to introduce me to products and services that will really change my life. In big ways, and small ways, but in ways that count. And on top of that, I get to share each and every one of them with all of you! Enjoy!
Thanks again to Influenster and the following companies for my free product sample for testing purposes.
Resources:
EcoTools Complexion Collection Mattfying Finish Brush:
Facebook Twitter #EcoToolsPerk
DOVE Fruit:
Facebook Twitter #DOVEWithRealFruit
Rimmel London Scandaleyes Mascara created by Kate Moss
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate:
Facebook Twitter #Rimmel #rimmelbykate
Not Your Mother's Deja Vu Do Style Extender:
Facebook Twitter #NYMdjvd
Club W:
Facebook Twitter #Spring4Wine
Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs:
Facebook Twitter #AirbrushPerfectLegs
