Showing posts with label Olay. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Olay. Show all posts

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Influenster Love VoxBox Reviews

I had been eagerly awaiting this package in the mail and after a few mishaps with the postal delivery, I finally received it about 2 weeks ago. The suspense as to what was going to be included in there was killing me too but I was pleasantly surprised when I opened it up...
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Ghirardelli Gourmet Milk Creamy Devotion Bar:
If you enjoy creamy, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate then look no further! This 32% cacao milk chocolate is not overly sweet and very decadent...I couldn't put it down after trying only one square. Let's just say I finished the entire bar in 2 days. =X  I obviously really loved this and look forward to purchasing it at my local Target or Safeway.

Truvia Natural Sweetener:
Truvia comes from the leaves of the stevia plant and is the first all natural sweetener on the market. I appreciate the fact that it is healthier and has zero calories but after being a loyal Splenda-user, it just doesn't taste the same. Personally, I feel like I need to add more Truvia to obtain the same level of sweetness as half a packet of Splenda. Maybe I'm just being nit-picky but am guessing it will grow on me after my taste buds give it a couple more chances.

Stash Herbal Tea Sampler:
This 9 flavor sampler is a tea lover's dream come true with exotic ones like mango passionfruit and wild raspberry hibuscus . They are caffeine-free and all natural so that's always a plus. I prefer my tea to be caffeinated but I still gave it a whirl. The aromas were what I enjoyed the most about these tea bags but didn't like that it tasted too fruity after a while.

Gillette Venus & Olay Razor:
This one was a definitely winner in my book! The pivoting head made it easy to maneuver around tricky areas, the 5 blades gave a close and lasting shave, and the Olay Moisture Bars left skin feeling smooth. I love that the Olay Moisture Bars eliminate the need for shaving cream which in turn, reduces waste and saves money. I am sold on this product and will be running to the store to get extra cartridges once this one runs out!

Kiss Nail Dress:
Nail fashion is the new trend and I'm jumping on the bandwagon. This product is super simple to apply and comes in 18 fun colors/patterns! It includes a set of 28 stickers that you mix and match to fit your finger or toe nails. I was able to find ones that fit all of my fingernails and are meant to last up to 10 days. On the directions, it says to stick on and file off excess but I recommend cutting off the extra portion first with eyebrow scissors if you have short nails like I do. Gone are the days of nail polish fumes and messy spills...hooray!
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I hope I provided some useful insight to these items and have convinced you to try them out for yourself. Leave me a comment if you have experienced any of these before!

Disclosure: Complimentary products were provided to me from Influenster for review.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Tahoe Weekend Layering

 I'm back! Just my luck that my laptop died on me last week and I haven't been able to access my files until today. Of course the first thing I do is upload blog photos...that's how much I love my readers! =P I still need to shop for a new computer though. Any recommendations? I've been wanting to post about my trip to Tahoe and how I layered up for the chillier weather. These outfits definitely kept me warm though...I'm only mentioning the pieces of clothing you can see but I have extra layers underneath as well!
Hollister faux fur jacket (current version or similar) -- open-front cardigan from Nordstrom (similar) -- checked flannel top from HK (similar) -- sweater tights borrowed from sister (similar) -- no name boots (similar but with a heel) -- H&M crossbody messenger bag (similar) 
 Accessories: black skinny belt from Sportsgirl (similar) -- vintage button earrings (similar) -- H&M orange cocktail ring (was on sale for $3) (similar

2nd outfit of the weekend using some of the same pieces and mixing blues/greens.
I loved this giant snowflake!
Admiring the wooden bear sculpture
open-front cardigan from Nordstrom (similar) -- Old Navy perfect V-neck tee (it looks blue but is really green) (current version) -- F21 skinny jeans (similar) -- no name boots (similar but with a heel) -- H&M cross body messenger bag (similar

Accessories: sunnies from Bali (similar) -- Nordstrom BP fringed infinity scarf (buy) -- Charlotte Russe earrings (similar) -- F21 green cocktail ring (similar) -- black skinny belt from Sportsgirl (similar
    
Tahoe is such a beautiful place especially when it's covered in snow during the wintertime. I went back again recently to go skiing and it was a blast!
     
Also, to provide an update on my use of the Olay Pro X Cleansing System, it has been working surprisingly well on my skin since I bought it. I use it every night before showering with either the Olay Foaming Cleanser or the Pro X exfoliating cleanser that came with the device. For someone who has sensitive skin like myself, I wouldn't recommend using the Pro X cleanser daily because it dried out my skin. I guess it depends on your skin type though! Nowadays, I feel like my skin is more radiant and I don't have to wear as much makeup. I haven't really broken out since using it either so it seems like it really does clean better than just using cleanser and water.
    
Has anyone tried this and have any thoughts? What is your skin regimen like and what are your favorite layering pieces?