Influenster Venus Snap with Embrace Review

Influenster Venus Snap with Embrace Review

I've received another Voxbox! Thanks Influenster and Gillette Venus for the #InASnap VoxBox! I love the Venus Snap! As a girl with dark hair, fair skin, and glasses, blindly shaving in the shower has become somewhat of a nightmare! I was always finding little patches of hair I missed on my legs.throughout the day, which is a little embarrassing! I always had thought about bringing a razor with me but I always forgot or didn't have a good place to store it, not to mention it was wet still from the shower. The Venus Snap has solved my shaving problems! It's small and easy to carry around with the case, I just keep it in my purse so I never forget it, and now I don't have spend my whole day worrying about my little hair patches, I can just find a bathroom and destroy them! Muahaha! I love this thing.

imPress Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails

The imPress Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails are amazing! Using this has by far given me and easiest and quickest manicure of my life! They come in a variety of awesome colors and designs to match any personality and they last up to a week! The best part of these is the application. You don't even have to mess with nail glue anymore and end up gluing your fingers together! All you have to do is peel off the sticker, press them on, and you're good to go! Each set comes with 24 nails so you can easily find the right size and even use them 2 times. I absolutely love them! #imPressmanicure. Thank you Influenster and Broadway Nails for letting me test these out!

Uni VoxBox!

Well, I've received another awesome Voxbox from Influenster that I'd like to share. This one's the Uni Voxbox. Thank you Influenster, Broadway Nails, NYC, Pilot, Rimmel, Playtex, and Red Rose for the cool products to test out! Here's the items I received:

1. Broadway Nails imPress Press-On Manicure

The imPress Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails are amazing! Using this has by far given me and easiest and quickest manicure of my life! They come in a variety of awesome colors and designs to match any personality and they last up to a week! The best part of these is the application. You don't even have to mess with nail glue anymore and end up gluing your fingers together! All you have to do is peel off the sticker, press them on, and you're good to go! Each set comes with 24 nails so you can easily find the right size and even use them 2 times. I absolutely love them! #imPressmanicure

2. Expert Last Lip Color 

I also received the NYC Expert Last Lip Color in Forever Fuschia. My favorite part about this lipstick is the intense pigmentation in the shade. For such a low price, these have really dramatic color! It glides on smoothly and lasts around 5-6 hours. They're great for an easy, quick makeup look. #ExpertLast

3. Pilot Acroball PureWhite

As a constant pen loser, the Acroball by Pilot is a pen I'm going to do my best not to let go of! The Acroball comes in a new variety of colors based off the Pantone colors for spring so I can mix and match with my outfits! The pen is a comfortable thickness with a soft gripper that helps prevent my fingers from getting sore while taking notes. I like the clicker to prevent messes in my bag and the pen writes really well. It is smooth and drys quickly, no more smudges for this girl!! #PenItFWD 

4. Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation

The Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation might just be my new favorite. I usually can't even find a foundation light enough for my skin but this matches perfectly. My face isn't oily but a lot of foundations give a shiny finish that I don't really like the look of. Not StayMatte! I finally have a matte finish, which I love. It blends smoothly, feels weightless, and isn't cakey. Thankfully, I won't have to fumble around the foundation aisle in a frazzled state for a good while! #StayMatteSwitch.

5. Playtex Sport Fresh Balance

Need top level protection with a little odor control? Then Playtex Sport Fresh Balance is for you! The plastic applicator is comfortable and easy to insert. The tampons have a 360 degree design for long lasting protection, perfect for athletic chicks! I really love the odor shield technology. I don't worry about odor usually but these smell amazing and it's nice knowing that I won't have any embarrassing incidents. These tampons are definitely something for sporty girls to try, I recommend them! #PlayOn

6. Red Rose Real Tea Water Enhancer

The Red Rose Real Teal Water Enhancer is great for a girl on the go! I love water enhancers and now I have one for tea too! It has no dyes or coloring with the tasty natural flavor of tea available in Black Tea, Earl Grey, and BlackCurrant Raspberry. Yummy! I'll take more please! #realtea

Violet VoxBox

For those of you who love testing products and social media, Influenster is a great site. They send you boxes of products to try and in turn, you review them and share them on social media. I've been on Influenster since June now and I've received two Voxboxes so far and I'm guaranteed another in February. They are invite-only, so if you would like to join and want to participate in the programs, I can send you an invite but I will need your e-mail address to do so. This post will be about the Violet Voxbox than I received most recently. I got to test out, and keep, a Goody Athletique headband, a Goody Quikstyle hairbrush, a bottle of Sally Hansen Triple Shine Nail Polish in Reef-Raf, and a banana SoyJoy bar and I must say, I am very satisfied with my new products!

I love painting my nails so the thing I was most excited to try was the Sally Hansen Triple Shine polish and I was not disappointed! It is a bright pink that goes well with my cool-toned, pale skin. The application was very smooth and I was impressed with the fact that I only needed one coat for a rich color. Even without a top coat, the manicure lasted over a week with no chipping. I can't wait to use this again.

I tried the Goody hair items next. The Quikstyle is nice for me since I like to let my hair air dry to avoid damage and it really did help the drying time go faster. The microfiber bristles are soft on my hair and I did notice less fallen out hairs on this brush than my regular brush. The Goody Athletique is a nice headband. It is thick so I like that it covers my ears when I take my dog out for a walk in the morning. What I don't like is that it is velcro and not very adjustable and it's too big for my head, so I will only be using it for when I'm at home and need my hair out of my face.

I was least excited for the Banana Soyjoy bar but pleasantly surprised when I ate it. I like that it has whole chunks of real fruit and it is actually pretty filling. Great for a snack on the go and it tastes like banana bread.

Allure August Giveaway Wins 2013

Here are lists of each week of the Allure August Giveaway 2013 with items crossed off that people have either gotten in the mail or gotten an e-mail that they will be receiving it:

Week 1

Week 2

 Week 3 

Week 4

Week 5

The fashion items are not up-to-date since the e-mail notification only said "You have won a fashion prize" and I'm not sure if all items had an e-mail sent out for them. When people start getting them in the mail, I will cross them off. The list is not definitive, just the ones I've seen so far and I will continue to edit it. See any errors in my list let me know.

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Allure August Giveaway Wins 2013 (Week 1)

WEEK 1

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1

• 12:00 - Drawing -  Longchamp patent-leather bag (retail value: $765)
• 1:00 - First 500 - Rimmel London ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Brown, ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Black, Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses Lip Pencil in Rose Quartz, Match Perfection Blush in Light, and Glam'Eyes Quad Eye Shadow in Smokey Brun (retail value: $24.95) 
• 2:00 - First 500 - L'Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil Nourishing Masque (retail value: $35)
• 3:00 - Drawing (5 Winners) - Swarovski crystal ring (retail value: $300)
• 4:00 - First 500 - Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream (retail value: $31.99)
• 5:00 - First 250 - Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine 5-in-1 Serum Spray (retail value: $5.99) 
• 6:00 - Drawing - Diesel Black Gold waxed-denim-and-leather jacket (retail value: $1,150) 
• 7:00 - First 500 - Essie nail polish in Butler Please (retail value: $8) 
• 8:00 - First 500 - Marc Jacobs Honey (retail value: $72 for 1.7 oz.)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

• 12:00 - Drawing - Rag & Bone jeans (retail value: $209)
• 1:00 - First 500 - Orly Nail Lacquer in Rockets Red Glare (retail value: $8.50)
• 2:00 - First 500 - DDF Revolve Professional 500x (retail value: $139)
• 3:00 - Drawing - Bally leather bag (retail value: $995)
• 4:00 - First 500 - Pantene Advanced+ Keratin Repair 60-Second Therapy (retail value: $12.99)
• 5:00 - First 500 - St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse and mitt (retail value: $38)
• 6:00 - Drawing - Araks cotton-and-silk top and shorts (retail value: $328)
• 7:00 - First 500 - Smashbox Photo Finish Blemish Control (retail value: $42)
• 8:00 - First 100 - SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF (retail value: $155)

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Allure August Giveaway Wins 2013 (Week 2)

WEEK 2

MONDAY, AUGUST 5

• 12:00 - Drawing - La Marque Collection leather jacket (retail value: $600)
• 1:00 - First 500 - Avon Mega Effects Mascara (retail value: $10)
• 2:00 - First 500 - Garnier The Radiance Renewer (retail value: $6.99)
• 3:00 -  Drawing (5 Winners) - Ramy Brook silk top (retail value: $295)
• 4:00 - First 100 - Sultra The Bombshell Plum Nouveau Curling Iron (retail value: $130)
• 5:00 - First 10 - Rodin Olio Lusso Facial Cleansing Powder (retail value: $50)
• 6:00 - Drawing (10 Winners) - Naya suede-and-leather shoes (retail value: $169)
• 7:00 - First 150 - Eau Thermale Avène Extremely Gentle Cleanser and Thermal Spring Water (retail value: $35)
• 8:00 - First 500 - EcoTools 6 Piece Starter Set (retail value: $12.99)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6

• 12:00 - Drawing - Max Mara snakeskin-and-suede bag (retail value: $975)
• 1:00 - Drawing (10 Winners) - Marc Jacobs Beauty gift box (retail value: $248)
• 2:00 - First 500 - Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Moisturizer (retail value: $20.99)
• 3:00 - Drawing (5 Winners) - American Eagle Outfitters cotton blazer (retail value: $79.95)
• 4:00 - First 500 - KMS California Hair Play Messing Creme (retail value: $18.99)
• 5:00 - First 500 - Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser (retail value: $11.99) 
• 6:00 - Drawing (2 Winners) - Topshop polyester elastane skirt (retail value: $68)
• 7:00 - First 200 - Lancôme Cils Booster XL (retail value: $24) 
• 8:00 - First 100 - Maybelline New York Cover Stick Concealer (in Medium Beige) (retail value: $5.65)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7

• 12:00 - Drawing - Adrienne Landau fox-fur vest (retail value: $895)
• 1:00 - First 500 - Olay Pro-X Deep Wrinkle Treatment (retail value: $39.99)
• 2:00 - First 500 - NYC New York Color Lip Stain in Smooch Proof (retail value: $4.99) 
• 3:00 - Drawing - Banana Republic Issa London Collection cotton-blend dress (retail value: $130) 
• 4:00 - First 500 - John Frieda Luxurious Volume Building Mousse  (retail value: $6.99)
• 5:00 - First 50 - Shiseido Makeup Perfect Foundation Brush (retail value: $30)
• 6:00 - Drawing - Fiorentini + Baker leather boots (retail value: $575) 
• 7:00 - First 200 - Peter Thomas Roth Blemish Buffing Beads (retail value: $36)
• 8:00 - First 250 - Tarte Multipleye Lash Primer (retail value: $22)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8

• 12:00 - Drawing - Black Halo polyamide-blend dress (retail value: $345)
• 1:00 - First 500 - CoverGirl Flamed Out Shadow Pencil in Melted Caramel Flame (retail value: $5.99)
• 2:00 - First 500 - Eucerin Daily Protection Moisturizing Face Lotion (retail value: $9.49) 
• 3:00 - Drawing (2 Winners) - George Gina & Lucy suede-and-leather bag (retail value: $345)
• 4:00 - First 250 - Kérastase Lift Vertige Root-Uplifting Gel (retail value: $36)
• 5:00 - First 200 - Kevyn Aucoin The Volume Mascara and Eye Shadow Brush (retail value: $57) 
• 6:00 - Drawing - Etro silk linen scarf (retail value: $310) 
• 7:00 - First 100 - Shu Uemura cleansing oil (retail value: $31)
• 8:00 - First 500 - Zoya Professional Lacquer in Josie (retail value: $8)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9

• 12:00 - Drawing (3 Winners) - Joie silk top (retail value: $128)
• 1:00 - First 500 - Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Shell We Dance? (retail value: $7.99)
• 2:00 - First 500 - RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream (retail value: $22.99) 
• 3:00 - Drawing (3 Winners) - Andrew Kayla eel-skin clutch (retail value: $325)
• 4:00 -  First 500 - Votre Vu Champagne Kisses Enhancing Lip Balm (retail value: $29)
• 5:00 - First 500 - Nuance Salma Hayek Leave-in Treatment (retail value: $9.99)
• 6:00 - Drawing - Layla Joy leather sandals (retail value: $140) 
• 7:00 - First 250 - Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Bellissima (retail value: $22) 
• 8:00 - First 250 - Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Treatment Gel (retail value: $9.99)

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