Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Amuse Bouche by BITE VoxBox Lipstick Review plus an opportunity to get in on the Bite VoxBox @influenster #TheAmuseBouche

Disclosure: I received this product complimentary through @influenster

I have been an Influenster member since they started up a few years ago. It is a novel social sharing network that I really enjoy. Did I mention you can score some amazing products totally complimentary for just sharing your honest experiences?  


Influenster is always innovating and evolving to make it a better experience for everyone. What IS it though? Well, you join and share basic information about you and your lifestyle. This is how Influenster properly matches you with products that you will most enjoy. The best way to start out is to participate on the site and answer questions, share reviews of items you like and just be active. You have the ability to connect your social media like Twitter, Facebook,Instagram and more.  The more you connect, participate and share, the higher your score gets. Yup you get a score. Influenster shows this on your dashboard as an Impact Score. Lots of followers on your social media networks like your personal blog, YouTube and Tumblr can increase that score super fast. I love it because it makes you feel like an social superstar. You can invite people to join via a personal link too and that increases your impact. Influenster updated recently and added an element with quick questions called Snaps. Easy peasy and fun to answer. Don't forget to log in and participate regulary. Share reviews and answer those questions. Why? As I always say, What Is In It For Me?


Do all of these little tasks and you are increasing your chance of getting a coveted VoxBox. This is the best thing ever. You will get an email so you know--don't worry. You will be excited because it is always a bounty of treats to try. You will need to log your VoxBox in when it arrives and complete some simple tasks like sharing via social media, your blog or posting a review. Easy, fast and fun to share your honest opinion of the goodies. So I recently got chose to receive yet another coveted VoxBox from BITE. This is a luxury beauty brand that has these gorgeous lipsticks that are landing at Sephora any day now. Take an inside peek and see what you think.


One of the first things I noticed when I looked over all the information about this product was that Amuse Bouche by BITE lipsticks contain no parabens, phthalates  or sulfates. LOVE that! The reality is that lipsticks and lip care products are on your lips and we eat and drink and the product gets ingested. That makes me so happy to know they are a safer product in my mind. In addition, these are beautiful lip care products that are created with natural ingredients that I feel good about having on my skin and lips in particular. The best part is they are all coming to Sephora soon. Amuse Bouche by BITE lipsticks are a  collection of over 30 brightly colored and highly pigmented lipsticks in gorgeous shades. Some of them are super bright and others are a bit more subdued. I loved seeing that these cosmetics are lovingly handcrafted and contain edible natural oils to keep my lips moisturized too.The BITE lipsticks all feel light and glide onto my lips. I found that the colors all looked bright and had good staying power even with my busy schedule. Did I mention the light, citrus flavor and the fact that I don't have to worry about what is in these lipstick?. The citrus flavor is actually from fresh, pressed fruit. I never used a lipstick that had such a delicious flavor in my life. LOVE it!


BITE lipsticks are perfect for ladies that like bold colors. This is no Gramma lipstick either. As I mentioned, some of the colors are brighter and others a little more muted but they are candy colored gorgeous. Each of the three colors I received to try glided onto my lips and left me with bold color but a soft, creamy finish.  The first color is Gazpacho. It is a super classic movie star red. It is a little brighter than I usually go but it will be pretty for a special night out. The second color is a little softer but still bold called Beetroot. It is more of a cherry red that suits me better. Pepper is the third shade I received. It is a pretty dusty rise color that still has pop but will be a wonderful everyday color for me. Bite lipsticks are highly moisturizing too. I peeked at the ingredient list and it was actually pretty simple. The lipsticks are filled with vitamins and oils so I feel great about using them every day. I was super excited once I saw ALL of the colors that will be available at Sephora coming soon on their website. Let me know your thoughts and tell me which one is your fave. Bonus opportunity if you didn't get this box....check out the Influenster YouTube video and post to get in on this great VoxBox.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.


Saturday, February 13, 2016

Citrus Clear Pore & Blackhead Extracting Mask for better skin anytime


I find it is helpful to use a mask once a week. I am instilling that good habit into my tween so she can have beautiful skin like her Mom and Gramma. Moisturization is important but you have to start with clean skin. That is where a good mask comes in to play. I recently had the opportunity to try a new mask that combines a cornucopia of natural ingredients including citrus and clay to get skin clean. The Citrus Clear Pore & Blackhead Extracting Mask is effective and gentle to use.

I appreciate that the Citrus Clear Pore & Blackhead Extracting Mask contains only pure plant ingredients, herbs, and two types of natural earth clays. The combination of ingredients penetrate deep into pores to help extract dirt and blackheads. The mask also contains potent citrus essential oils.  The clay and citrus come together to really get the skin clean. This product is recommended to clean and shrink pores. 

Several benefits of this Citrus Clear Pore & Blackhead Extracting Mask:
  • Users can expect to see results after one use
  • Noticeably smaller pores
  • Extracts dirt, and oil
  • Gentle for sensitive skin
Directions: Apply to dry or damp skin. Allow to remain on skin for 4-8 minutes until mask dries. Rinse with warm water.

Ingredients: Organic Citrus Infusion, Organic Aloe Vera, Kaolin clay, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cellulose Gum, Purified Smectite Clay, Vanilla, Sweet Orange Essential Oil, Wildcrafted Lemon Balm Extract, Orange Hydrosol, Lemon Essential Oil, Citrus Lime Essential Oil, Mandarin Essential Oil, Orange Peel Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin, Spirulina, Sea Kelp, Grapeseed Oil.

You can pick up this Citrus Clear Pore & Blackhead Extracting Mask right online for easy shopping anytime.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."https://www.giveawayservice.com/p/a1c7c1c2/d4f7c9f0

RoC® MULTI CORREXION® 5 in 1 Chest, Neck and Face Cream @crowdtap #womenwhoroc


I received a free sample of RoC® MULTI CORREXION® 5 in 1 Chest, Neck and Face Cream via Crowdtap. This cream is a wonderful way to moisturize and correct the face, chest and neck all in one fell swoop. In fact, it was specially formulated to help your chest and neck to look as radiant as your face. I am all for that since I have no interest in having my chest and neck reveal my age. I work hard to eat healthy and take good care of my body from head to toe and it is a real challenge. 


I am a busy mom but I am careful to care for my skin and to protect it every day. I have a high pressure busy job that has me out and about all day in my car visiting clients. Even with a high SPF sunscreen every single day I could see that I needed to do more for my chest, face and neck on a regular basis. This new cream from RoC makes it easy since it is a one-stop shop for a busy mama like me. It was formulated with SPF 30 plus great ingredients that help to improve radiance for my chest, neck and face all at once. I just don't have time to keep three different products in stock and remembering to use three different things every day? That is just not happening. That is exactly why I was so excited to try this out. It feels great on my skin and did not cause any irritation. It absorbed quickly and I could put on my makeup and just go-go-go. I noticed a difference in about a week. My skin had a definitive glow and I actually received several compliments out of the blue on how great I looked. That is a big improvement, since before I started using this cream the only things I would hear were how tired I looked. What an ego booster to hear how GREAT I looked. Shhh, don't tell anyone but thanks RoC! 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Garnier Color Sensation is a new option for gorgeous hair color at home @ crowdtap @garnierusa


I recently had the opportunity to try out a new art home hair color option from Garnier. It was super simple to use and there are tons of options if you are thinking about a new color. Why waste the time with salon appointments and all that money that you could save every single month? It is so much easier to do your hair at home with Garnier Color Sensation and it is so easy. I like that it saves me time and money. There are even online tools to help you choose the perfect color so there is no guesswork! Truly, what could be easier and save more time when you are a busy mama like me?


My favorite thing about Garnier Color Sensation is how easy it is to use at home. It only takes a few minutes and the color is practically foolproof. I was also impressed with how beautiful the color came out. I got so many compliments on my hair in the past week after using it. I also noticed how soft and manageable my hair was after using the color. Garnier Color Sensation is a great option for anyone! You can pick it up online or in your favorite store and color your hair at your leisure. Garnier Color Sensation is the ideal solution for me and I love how many different options there are for color choices. My hair looks and feels gorgeous and that is the best of all worlds.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."