Colgate Optic White: Brush Whiten GO! Review!

Hey yall!

So I received a product from Influenster I'd like to review for you all. It was the Colgate Optic White Toothbrush + Whitening Pen  duo/system. I received the toothbrush, which includes a whitening pen that is inside of the toothbrush handle, and a small sample size of their toothpaste. This is what the toothbrush looks like in the packaging, just incase you would like to find it in your nearest store. (I have seen these at Walmart and Target but unsure about others)

Basically this is supposed to be a quick and easy way to whiten, and since you brush your teeth (hopefully) twice a day, you can easily whiten twice a day. So here are some pros about this product:
1. Easy access to whitening product means more likely to whiten. I have other whitening products I love, but I am a lazy college student and sometimes I do not feel like taking many trips to the bathroom or carry a large amount of products. Sometimes having a long beauty routine even gets old. This is why the pen is helpful because it is directly inside of your toothbrush, so you just whip it out and whiten and you're off to start or end your day.
2. Brush quality. The brush head is soft and did not irritate my gums and it seems to do a fine job. I prefer the toothbrushes that have a moving brush head so that it really cleans your teeth, but this would do a good job as well.

Yeah, not many pros. Onto the cons...
1. Price. I believe this runs at around 10-12 dollars, I haven't done my research very thoroughly. If you have coupons I am sure that would help, but that seems like quite a bit for a toothbrush. I bought an electric toothbrush for about 6 dollars, and the changeable brush heads are only about 3 dollars. That is a much better price for a much better product. I understand that this isn't just a toothbrush and it includes a whitening product, and perhaps if the whitening product was better and more effective, I'd like it more.
2. Quality. The actual whitening product itself does not do much with regards to whitening. Plain and simple.
3. Messy. The whitening product is supposed to adhere to teeth easily so that there is no rinsing involved and the process is as easy as possible. This isn't the case. I had to rinse after using this product, and it was very messy when I applied it. It was also messy coming out of the wand. It is definitely not a quick process, however the product tastes fine so I was not too bothered by the mess.

So my verdict is that I would not repurchase this, however this is a personal preference and I think everyone should try this out for themselves, because perhaps my teeth are doomed to a life of not being perfectly white and yours may not be forced to live this life! So give it a shot. I prefer electric toothbrushes, and that is just my personal preference.
Thanks for reading!

Disclaimer: I did receive this product for free from Influenster, but all opinions are my own and I do not get paid money to review these products.

My Beauty Resolutions for 2014

Hiya!

So this post is going to be about all of my resolutions for 2014 regarding beauty and some fashion. I am already a very active and healthy person so I do not typically make resolutions about working out. So here goes nothing!

1. Use a wider variety of the products I already have. I have a lot of makeup. That's no secret. This makes it very hard to use up a lot of products. I want to remember that I have a ton of favorite things I can use and I don't want to get stuck on one product. For example lately I've been trying to use a ton of different concealers throughout the week instead of just one. Sure, some of them aren't as good as others but they need to be used too.

2. Experiment with eye shadow. This is something I used to do all the time but for the past few months I've been pretty boring when it comes to my eyeshadow looks, I've been pretty keen on wearing neutral colors and I want to go back to having some color in my eye looks. I recently used an UD shadow that was very bright and green and used a brown shadow for the crease, and it looked great, so I'm going to try to continue doing this.

3. BB Cream Weekends. I'm hoping to give my skin a break on the weekends and use BB creams, at least during the day. Of course, when I have nights out or GOD FORBID a date, I'll use foundation but I want to give my skin some time to breathe and get some moisture and I love how bb creams feel. I would go completely without face makeup but honestly I think my skin feels and looks better with bb cream even after I take it off.

4. USE UP SAMPLES. I have so many samples its ridiculous. I could start my own subscription service. Anywho, I've accumulated so many because of things getting sent to me for review, Sephora purchases, Ulta purchases, etc. I just have too many and I need to start using them to make room for newer samples. I love samples because I discover products I may love or not like without having to buy the product. Let's use em up!

5. Try different hairstyles. I tend to love my hair either curly or straight but I rarely do anything fancy with my hair, and I want to just try some new things. This is going to be really hard for me because I go to the gym every day so sometimes it just makes sense to keep things simple so I don't have to fuss with my hair before/after the gym. Also, I really just love how long my hair is and I think the reason I usually just leave it down is because of my length. I wanna show it off, girl!

6. Take more time to wear a complete outfit. This is pretty simple. I want to not just think top and bottom. I need to remember to wear accessories more often. Last semester I was super busy constantly so I never really cared or had the time, but I love fashion and I love how I feel when I have a bangin outfit on, so I'm going to get back in the game.

7. Take off my makeup every night. This is something I know a lot of women have trouble with on those nights when you're already in bed and you just say ohhh I'll be ok for tonight I don't need to take my makeup off. I am guilty but I want to try to remove ALL of my makeup every single night no matter what time it is or how  I feel because skincare is so important to me.

So those are a few of my resolutions. What are yours?!

-Samantha

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Review! #CSMTKO

Hey gals! Back with another Influenster post. I received the Sally Hansen VoxBox loaded with some awesome nail polishes from Sally Hansen's complete salon manicure line. I already love these polishes so I was SO excited to receive these!

Here's a picture from my instagram! This is my favorite one called Red My Lips. It's gorgeous!

The reason I love these polishes is because it takes all the fuss out of doing my nails. The brush's size makes it quick and easy, the formula is opaque and sometimes I only need one coat! It has a base and top coat built in, so it's a strong polish, as well. Absolutely give these guys an A+!! Go get you some of these!

Samantha

-I did receive these from Influenster but all opinions are my own.

New Influenster Voxbox!

So it's time I talk Influenster again. I received the 'Sugar N Spice Voxbox' and did a full unboxing video which can be found here:

Other than that I thought I'd share some mini-reviews before I make my full review video. So here's what I got and what I think so far:

1. Vaseline Spray and Go Moisturizer: This is probably my favorite thing I've tried so far. It's a spray bottle so it is similar to the spray sunscreens that some people use in the summertime. I like this idea because you don't have to squeeze out a ton of gunk onto your hand and get messy. It absorbs really quickly and has a nice scent.

2. Colgate Optic White regimen: Have not tried any of these yet I'm waiting to finish up my current products which should be soon.

3. Belvita breakfast biscuits: Didn't think I'd like these but I did! They have 19g whole grain which is great but they don't taste like that. They taste almost like graham crackers. Very filling and tasty and also good for you. The pack also comes with 4 biscuits so it's better than getting one granola bar and still being hungry.

4. Nectresse Sugar: I used this to bake with earlier and I loved it, can barely taste the difference between this natural sugar and artificial sweeteners. Actually... you can. This is better!

So those are my instant reactions but I will have a full review video up soon!

 

I received these products from Influenster to review but I do not get paid to review them and all opinions are my own.

Goody QuikStyle Brush - A New Way to Blow Dry!

I received this brush in my Influenster Holiday VoxBox, and if you don't know about Influenster you can read all about them here. Basically, to remain a member you review products and stay socially connected to the site and if you qualify for a VoxBox you could receive goodies! I was lucky enough to receive this box that included this brush:

I believe you could have received a round brush as well, but I am horrible at using those so I am happy I got this one. Plus, I straighten my hair a lot more than anything so I don't need the roundness, although I like the volume it gives.
Here's some basic info on the brush, taken from the Goody product page on Influenster's website:
The GOODY® QUIKSTYLE™ Paddle brush works like a towel and brush in one. The super absorbent (and antimicrobial) microfiber removes 30% of water from wet hair to help speed your drying time! You can effortlessly detangle right out of the shower and continue using it while you blow dry!
Anyway, this brush is great! I had my doubts but I was very pleased. The microfibers worried me because I thought ok, if they get wet won't they start to get... gross? But they haven't on me yet! And they also really do speed up drying time. But what I was most pleased with is that I could tell that my hair was softer after a blowout. Sometimes when I blowdry my hair it gets kind of... crispy? Is that the word? But anyway, this brush doesn't do that. It glides through your hair effortlessly and I feel that it is also a great detangling brush. I've been using this on my hair even when I'm not styling it and I'm still very pleased. It's pretty pricey from what I see on the Influenster page ($12.99) but I would say it's worth it, and I'm sure there's a coupon somewhere you can find. I love how it makes my hair feel and it speeds up your blowout which means it'll save you some money on buying blowdryers whenever yours goes on the fritz. Also I've found that since this works so well, I'm using less heat on my hair. Not only is it speeding up blowouts so I'm not using my hairdryer as much but it actually straightens my hair instead of just drying it. It leaves it silky smooth and straight so I don't even need to use my flat iron. Less heat, less damage.

Thanks Influenster and Goody!!

If you'd like to see any extra info on this brush, head to the Goody's page here.

Kiss Nail Dress! New Fave Nail Product!

So as you may know if you've read my blog before, I am a member of Influenster which is a website that allows you to review products, read reviews, and if you qualify, receive 'Voxboxes' which are boxes of goodies sent to you to review. I've received a few boxes and I've gotten products from Kiss many times. First I got their press-on manicure nails which I love! Now I've received the Kiss Nail Dress product and I absolutely adore them. I got them in a 'crackle' type of look it's a silver base with black spots as if I had put a layer of a crackle polish on top. (The shade isn't on their website and I don't have the box near me to check) I really prefer these over the stick on nails because of course they last longer, but I've had these on for a while and they're still looking fine! I put a top coat over them even though they aren't actual polished nails, but it has helped them stay so I'm definitely continuing that. I love all their styles and my favorite is called Gown. They have something for everyone and they really are super easy. I just peeled a sticker off of the page and aligned it with my nail, then smoothed it over and filed away excess. So easy and they last! They help your nails to grow also because I'm not biting my nails because of the cute design, and also they don't chip so I'm not as likely to pick at my nails. I think all ladies should at least give these a shot. I've used them also by using them only on an accent nail! Looks very polished and stylish.

If you'd like to check out Influenster, head to their website here.
If you'd like to see Kiss's nail dress page, check out their site here.
To see reviews on Kiss's nail dress products, check out the Influenster product page here.

Here's the product info (not written by me):
Introducing Kiss® Nail Dress™, ultimate nail fashion for tips and toes! Just peel, apply, and shape for a manicure that lasts up to a week. On in minutes, off in seconds without remover. Nail Dress is available in 21 different styles, many of them featuring 3-dimensional jeweled designs. Check out Peplum, a deep silver with multi-colored gems for a pop of color, or Babydoll, for a golden and glamorous jeweled look. Skip the topcoat, Nail Dress has it built in.

With 28 strips in each package, you can cut up your extras to create designs that can be used on top of polished or artificial nails. Add some pizzazz and use with imPRESS® Press-On Manicure™ by Broadway Nails for the ultimate DIY manicure. Nail Dress doesn’t dry out the way other polish strips can, so you can save them to use on your next mani. A nail design booklet is included in each package, just in case you need a little inspiration.

And don’t forget about your feet! Nail Dress looks awesome on toes, too – just use the square side of the sticker for a perfect fit.

Kiss Nail Dress’ suggested retail is $6.99 and is available in all major drug chains and mass retailers like WalMart, CVS and Walgreens. Visit KissNailDress.com to learn more!

Holiday VoxBox 2012

Hi gals!
My Influenster Holiday VoxBox finally came! So I did an unboxing video which can be found here:

So watch that if you want to see some first impressions! But before I get into it I thought I'd explain what Influenster is.

Influenster is a website where you sign up and basically review products either on a product page or a product that is delivered to you personally. You have to qualify for boxes to receive them and I don't receive every single box, I only get the ones I qualify for. They have boxes for everyone though, even men! So don't hesitate to try it out. Check out Influenster to find out more. P.S. I'm not being paid at all for this :)

This is what was in the holiday voxbox!

1. Goody QuikStyle Brush.  It is supposed to help with blow drying... although I am skeptical. 

2. Kiss Nail Dress.  I love these types of nail appliques because they're so easy! And Kiss is a great brand so I'm sure I'll be pleased.

3. Quaker Real Medleys Oatmeal+. Oatmeal. What can I say? Haha!

4. NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine.  I can already say that I love this gloss, I received it in the shade "Nude York City" and I got it in another voxbox before. It's such a smooth formula and the color is very flattering.

5. EBOOST.  It's an energy boost packet thing. I'm excited to try it before I work out!

6. Sole Society Coupon.  If you want to use the code to get 25 bucks off, it is INFLUENSTER25. Place the order here!

Keep a lookout for a review post or video!