Tastykake® Kandy Bar Kakes 

Sunday, June 23, 2013 - Posted by Unknown at 9:32 PM
Tastykake Kandy Bar Kakes
        I recently received a Kandy Bar Kake from Tastykakes in my Influenster Spring Fever VoxBox and I was super excited about it. I absolutely love cake and chocolate, and this snack has both!

Here’s what the Influenster site has to say about this product:

        Kandy Bar Kakes are the best of both worlds. Light and fluffy chocolate-enrobed cakes come in a unique kandy bar shape with a delicious créme filling made with your favorite candy flavors. Available in S’mores, Peppermint, and Peanut Butter flavor. Available at grocery and convenience stores across America.
Single Serve – $1.69, Family Pack – $4.49
        I received the Peanut Butter Kandy Bar, which uses real Reese’s peanut butter. I couldn’t really taste the peanut butter flavor so that was a little disappointing; however, it was still pretty delicious. I can’t wait to try the other flavors!


Click here for additional Tastykake® Kandy Bar Kakes product information and recipes!
Disclaimer: I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. This in no way influences the integrity of my review.





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Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Rough Rubber Paste 

Posted by Unknown at 1:43 PM
        I got a full-size of Schwarzkopf Professional OSIS+ Rough Rubber paste in the mail from Influenster for free to test and review a couple of weeks ago.
        When I first received the Rough Rubber, I was a little confused as to how I could use a product like this with my hair length and style. Luckily, I came across some Schwarzkopf blog posts on Tumbler and Twitter and they suggested three methods for use:
·         First, using it on the ends of my hair scrunching it while it’s dry to achieve the “slightly beachy, mostly sexy” waves that are super popular right now.
·         Second, heating Rough Rubber by rubbing it between my palms until the consistency is thinner, then gently apply it just at the ends of the hair for a piece-y, messy hair / don’t care style.
·          Third, rubbing Rough Rubber between your palms to heat and thin the product. Massage Rough Rubber on your root area working from underneath your hair to build big, textured volume.
         My favorite method however, is applying Rough Rubber to my entire hair after my shower while my hair is still damp, letting it air dry and curl the ends.  The result is piecey, beachy looking curls with lots of volume. I would have never have picked up this product on my own but now that I have I’m in love. My only complaint about this product is the smell; I did not really care for it and unfortunately the scent lingers until you wash it off. Nonetheless, I will purchase this product after I run out of my sample. 
  

Benefits: 
o    Innovative rubber consistency provides you with outstanding texturizing effects
o    Versatile, moldable texture
o    Separates, defines and shapes as you wish
o    No shine, subtle matte effect
o    Strong style control for thick hair, but not overburdening for fine hair
Ingredients: 
Innovative microsponge technology to keep the hair moldable at any time
 Application:
o    Take a small amount and rub it between the palm of your hands
o    Apply it on dry or damp hair and work it throughout the hair
o    Roughen up your style as you wish
o    Countrol Level 3/1.69 fl.oz


For additional product information visit Schwarzkopf Professional Website

Disclaimer: I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. This in no way influences the integrity of my review.

 
 
 



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Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure 

Saturday, June 22, 2013 - Posted by Unknown at 11:00 PM


Product Claims
        ImPRESS Press-On Nail will provide a salon-perfect manicure in seconds “simply peel off, press on, and you're done. There's no drying, a killer shine and a manicure that lasts up to a week!”
 
Packaging
        Each package of imPRESS Press-On Manicure comes with 24 press-on nails in 12 different sizes and an alcohol prep pad.  Each nail is preglued and lined with a plastic film to peel away prior to application. They come in a large variety of gorgeous colors and patterns so it’s easy to find a set for any mood and occasion.  The packaging itself is pretty adorable: a clear bottle with a black lid made to look like a bottle of nail polish.

        This product is a one-time use only. It retails for $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns, and are available at CVS, Rite Aid, KMart, Walgreens, and Walmart.
 
Pros:
§  Easy application and removal- the adhesive is already applied to the underside of the nail. Just peel off the plastic tab and stick over the clean and prepped nail. To remove, simply peel them off.
§  Will not damage the natural nails during the application or removal process.  
§  Large variety of gorgeous colors and designs so it’s easy to find one that matches your personality and taste.
§  No drying time
§  Great for special occasions, travel, or for in-between manicures.  
§  Easy storage, the super cute container makes is easy to blend in with any nail polish collection. 
Cons:
§  Even though there are a lot of sizes, 12 in all, the largest size did not fit my thumb nails. I have very large nail beds and this product barely covered my natural nails.
§  Product is marketed as being able to stay on for up to a week but mine only lasted 2 days or 4 if you use the Broadway Nail Jet Dry Nail Glue.

Overall these nails would be great for people with small fingernails. They are great to have for a special one night event or a special occasion. However, I will not be purchasing imPRESS Press-On Nails as this product does not come in my size.


Final Verdict = 5 out of 10 



For a full list of online and in-store retailers, visit imPressManicure.com, where you can download an exclusive coupon and virtually try on all the colors and patterns!


Disclaimer:  I received this product complimentary from Influenster; however, the reviews on my blog are based on my personal experience and opinion, but I do try to point out various aspects of the products so you can stay well-informed. 

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Secret Outlast Clear Gel Antiperspirant/Deodorant 

Posted by Unknown at 1:43 AM

I recently received a Secret Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant in my Spring Fever VoxBox from Influenster . This was the product that I was most interested in trying from my VoxBox since I had not used a women’s deodorant on a regular basis in over 8 years. They simply don’t work for me.  I’m a very active person and I sweat a lot. Because of this, I have tried a HUGE variety of women’s deodorant but nothing has worked for me. The coverage of them is either too weak, which leads to sweat and embarrassing odor, or they leave horrible white marks on my clothes which is super frustrating.   

I have worn gel deodorants for many years, Mitchum Mens Power Gel Unscented, but I do alternate that with Old Spice Fiji which has a very fresh scent, not masculine at all. I can also get away with using Secret Clinical Strength Stress Sweat Protection for a short period of time, but I do have to switch back to men’s deodorant because my body gets used to it and the coverage tends to fade over time.

Secret Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant is by far the best clear gel made for women that I have ever tried. This deodorant works great and really does last all day; however, I still need to apply it every day instead of every 48 hours.  This product kept me fresh and dry throughout my Vegas and San Diego vacation. Even when the weather exceeded 100 °F, no other women’s deodorant has ever performed like that for me in the past. I was pretty impressed! I would totally recommend this deodorant to my friends and family.  It will last all day and it will not rub-off - no white marks! 
 
 
From the Influenster page:

Secret Outlast Clear Gel: no white marks and 48 hour protection all for about $4.

No white marks:

◦Rub-off resistant coverage for no white marks: Formula is designed to adhere to your skin and resist rub-off onto clothing, leaving no white marks or residue plus effective 48-hour protection that goes the extra mile.

◦Fast drying ingredients: Secret Outlast is specifically formulated to dry faster than other clear gels. The formula contains fast drying ingredients that evaporate in seconds, providing a fresh and clean feel.

48 hour protection:

◦Designed to work in even the most hot, humid and stressful situations: Secret Outlast contains odor-absorbing microcapsules that activate when you need them most – to capture odor and release a fresh scent. 

‣Outlast is clinically tested to help stop odor before it starts, continually working to detect odor and wetness, ensuring coverage whether you’re sitting still OR on the move.

‣The pH of Secret Outlast helps minimize odor-causing bacteria and provides longer lasting 48-hour protection; plus, 2X more odor-fighting Ingredients vs. the top-selling APDO for freshness that lasts as long as you do!

For more information visit the P&G eStore!

Disclaimer:  I received this product complimentary from Influenster; however, the reviews on my blog are based on my personal experience and opinion, but I do try to point out various aspects of the products so you can stay well-informed. 

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Pennington Smart Feed Sprayer System 

Sunday, June 9, 2013 - Posted by Unknown at 3:37 AM




I think my neighbors contacted Jono and BzzAgent to nominate me for this campaign! I'm usually not the best with plants, and I live in a neighborhood that is very concerned with “curb appeal”.  My neighbors spend so much time on their yards and it shows. But frankly I’m a nurse; I keep people alive, plants on the other hand, not so much! I don’t want to be known as the neighbor with the dead front yard however,  so I’m thankful for products like Pennington Smart Feed Sprayer System that make yard-work fast and easy for busy people that do not have a “green-thumb” like me.  I am very happy with the Pennington Smart Feed! In 1 week my plants grew beautifully, no joke! I don’t think I’ve ever had such a colorful garden; I’m no longer embarrassed of my yard!

The sprayer attachment has five spray settings: split, shower, drain, flat, and jet.  The unit is simple to setup just attach the system to the garden hose,  unscrew the sprayer barrel and insert one or two tablets, screw the sprayer barrel shut, and water & feed by squeezing the trigger. Refill when tablets are completely dissolved. Each tablet covers 300 square feet.

Pennington® Smart Feed™ Sprayer System takes the guesswork out of fertilizing. This system delivers 100% of its nutrients in about 10 minutes. That’s half the time and half the water needed for competing products!

Disclaimer:  I received this product complimentary from BzzAgent; however, the reviews on my blog are based on my personal experience and opinion, but I do try to point out various aspects of the products so you can stay well-informed.







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