Biore Baking Powder Cleansing Scrub & Pore Cleanser

Biore Baking Powder Cleansing Scrub & Pore Cleanser

Disclaimer: I received these products free of charge from Influenster/Biore for testing purposes.

My background: I have combination skin and do not suffer from excessive acne.  My skin in frequently clear and I do not suffer from skin sensitivities. I have been fortunate to be able to use many kinds of skin products without negative implications.  One common thing which drives me crazy in terms of skin products is offensive smelling products.

When I received the cleansing scrubs I have to admit I was slightly intimidated to try it due to the powdery consistency. It just didn't make sense that I was going to put this on my face! When I review products I always give it a sniff test. DO NOT do this for this product lol it was a very BIG mistake and the powder nearly killed my nose and I was NOT expecting that I would literally breath in the product : ( It is also extremely fragrant!!!

Well once you get your face wet then apply the product it all came together and I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The exfoliating quality is quite gentle but the product does what it claims. My only compliant regarding the product was the scent. I am extremely sensitive to offensive smells and this one unfortunately fell into that category. This is a shame because I really enjoyed the quality and experience of the actual product. I’m just not a fan of floral scents and that’s what this smells like.

I would buy this again if I go to the store and find other scents.

This Pore Cleanser was great and id definitely get it again.  It has a scent that isn’t my favorite but I can totally deal with it due to the other great qualities of the product.  I loved how thick the formula was and you can feel small and evenly distributed exfoliating beads.  I was left with that fresh AH-HAA feeling you get from great cleansers.  I was happy with the size and packaging of the product including the easy to use pump. I already have fairly soft skins so I cannot comment on whether or not the product did this.

For the duration of the testing, I used the product every day, twice a day.  I would be interested to see if there were complimenting creams and toners from this line.

YAY Canadian Vox Box by Influenster!!!!!!!

I have been a member of Influenster for a while now after hearing about it from a friend!!  My friend is in the USA but I also read that Influenster does have a Canadian version.  It seems as though it isn't as big here but I thought I'd give the site a try.  Basically you answer surveys, earn badges based on interests and review/talk about products!   Every now and then Influenster sends out boxes with products to try!!  So fun right!?  

I got an invite last week for the ImPRESSmanicure VoxBox!  I accepted after filling out another form.  The box literally arrived a few days later and I was shocked at how fast it came!

 

 

You can not imagine my excitement to receive my first vox box after filling out so many reviews, talking about all kinds of stuff on their site, attempting to improve my badge scores!  Opening the little box this is what we see!

 

 

 

 

So in the box we have 2 pairs of press on nails, one solid and one design set.  VERY girly!!!   I have already tried one of the pairs.  In the kit you get various sized nails with lots of extras.  The nails each have a sticky back so no messy glues!  It also comes with a file and a nail prep pad.  After following the instruction I had a full set of nails on!

 

 

Likes:

- no glue!

- colours - both set I got were pink!  After seeing other influensters posts there are so many cool designs!

- no damage is done to your nails, like when you have a set put on at the salon!

- they felt secure!

- no chipping!

- easy to apply and take off - they didn't come off until I intentionally took them off!

- they don't look fake and there is flow in the size and shape of nails

- fast to apply

 

Dislikes:

- I have wide nails and there weren't enough wide sizes, I feel I would have had a better fit with better fitting sizes

- one use per kit :(

- with the solid pair, I wasn't always sure which way was up or down and as a result I had to replace the nails a couple times

- although the nails felt secure when you view them from the top you can see there was not a perfect fit and there was a slight gap

 

 

 

Overall I liked this product.  As a nurse I cant wear a lot of polish or have fake salon nails so this product offers an alternative.  I can wear them for as long or as little as I need and can remove them at home!  There is also a big range of colours and designs!

 

Thank you Influenster!!!!   I also wanted to mention that I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.  I am doing so at my own free will as its something I am interested in!   Should anyone want to become a member of influenster please contact me for an invite <3

 

 

 

LINKS

http://www.influenster.com/ 

http://impressmanicure.com/





Sample Source Box Review! 1 of 2 posts!

Here is another subscription box for ya'll.  This one is by samplesource.com and is actually full of free samples to try!!!  As far as I know they offer this one in the USA as well as Canada.  From what I understand the boxes go fast and are not automatic so you gotta be fast to get one!!  In following along with their instagram, they still are accepting US testers so go visit their site if you like in the USA!

You need to register with the site and it will ask you bunch of questions and connect you with samples you may like!  The inform you when your samples are on their way!

Here is a sneak peak into what I got:

Because of the amount of products in here, I haven't tried everything yet!!  But here's a run down of what was in the box!

Snuggle Scent Boost
Quaker Harvest Cereal
Sunlight Dishwasher Packet
Hershey's Chocolate/Almond Bar
Quaker Quinoa Chocolate Medley Bar
Aquafreash toothpaste
Jergens BB bodycream
Colgate Total Mouth Wash
John Freda Frizz Ease
John Freda Shampoo and Conditioner
Abasco Tobasco Sauce
Armour All Wash and Wax
Twistos Backed Snack Bites
Burt Bees Night Cream
Coupon for a full jug of Tropicana Juice
Jergens Natural Glow moisturizer x3 sample

Items tried so far


Hershey's Chocolate Bar - Almond and chocolate
They must be able to read my mind cause I LOVE this bar, and have actually bought it before.  Im not a chocolate lover but when I do eat it, it has to be with almonds or other nuts!!! 5/5 rating

Quaker Quinoa Chocolate Medley Bar
This was good, I only got half since my 3 year old was basically on my lap trying to get this!  I felt a little lied to as there was barely a hint of chocolate, but it was still tasty! 4/5 rating

Colgate Total Mouth Wash
Another household product that we already buy but this was a different flavor!  5/5 rating

Aquafresh Toothpaste
We are Colgate fans so I wouldn't have tried this had it not been for the sample box.  Its nice to see the brand has expanded since I was a child.  I remember aquafreash as that 3 coloured toothpaste lol 4/5


Items I likely wont try :(

Jergens BB bodycream
Although the site took down my interests this cream is for light skin tones and this is not me at all! I would be a little worried about using it which is sad since this was a very big sample size :(

Armour All Wash and Wax
Its not that I don't want to use this, I wont get the chance since it was stolen by my car loving husband lol, I may check in with his thoughts on it in the next post!

Abasco Tobasco Sauce
Not a spicy lover, unfortunately im a plain jane when it comes to food


I plan to post again with a little review of the last few items so stay tuned and sign up with Sample Source to get in on the next sample box!

DISCLAIMER: all samples were provided to me free of charge and I am in no way paid to review these items and have done so at my own free will!  Nor do I have association with any of the company's listed!

JULY 2013 IPSY BAG - Beach Beauties!

I know its August and the new bag is right around the corner, i wanted to make sure i got this post up before i receive mine!!!!

The theme for this month was Beach Beauties!  For those who don't know IPSY is a cosmetics subscription which costs $10 per month.  If your in the USA it's free shipping. For us in Canada the shipping is about $4 making an approximate grand total of $14/month shipped.

Anyone interested in subscribing please use my code so i can get a special treat too :)  my code:  
here > http://www.ipsy.com/?refer=u-hgrdvbg4u1qc1h4q

The bag:

- clear plastic cylinder-like bag that's see through, I'm guessing its supposed to be water proof for the beach. I did not test this theory!

ITEM 1:Sexy Hair Soy Renewal Spray. Its to create a beachy look and it conditions and texturizes!  I haven't really used this yet, I'm kinda "waiting" for the right time lmao, it smells awesome though and i like the concept.  This item is a travel size but it is sold in this size for $19.95.  It comes with a nice sprayer.  The sprayer also locks for when you wanna through it in your bag!  This item retails for

ITEM 2: BH Cosmetics California Collections Eye Shadow Palette.  I got three colours: purple, copper and gold!  Again I'm waiting for the right time to use it! I will definitely use it but these are the type of colours you use on a night out!  All very nice colours and very pigmented.  This is a sample size product.  The closest item they sell to this, is $8-$9 and you get more colours on the palette.

ITEM 3: POP Beauty Pouty Pop Crayon in the colour coral.  I have used this, its nice, easy to apply and not over powering in colour, and nice to keep in your purse.  It stays on surprisingly long which was a pleasant surprise.  This is a nice alternative to lipstick and lip gloss!  I can only find this item in a kit with other colours, the kit of 6 costs $25 , and we got a full size version in the bag

ITEM 4. Nailtini Nail Lacquer in colour Mai Tai.  This is a really fun colour.  I used this item FIRST and almost immediately, LOVE it.  I wish i took a pic cause i did nail designs as well <3 This item retails for $13 per bottle, and this is a full size product.

ITEM 5: Coola Mineral Face Sunscreen with SPF 20.   Haven't used it yet but its the perfect size to through in your purse, bag or diaper bag! I'm sure it will come in handy!  This is a small sample size product and the large size is $36.00!

This month we had 2 full size products and 3 Samples.  This makes it very hard to narrow down a value for the items!  In fact I only know the exact value for 1 product that's for sure!  So you can do that crazy math :)

All in all, i did like this bag and will likely use all products!

IPSY BAG - MAY 2013

So thanks to one of the lovely YtubeTTCers, I subscribed to IPSY.com :)  When you subscribe you receive a cool make up bag filled with goodies!!!  I watched her videos on the unboxing of the bag so i thought id give it a try.

I ordered on May 16, 2013 and received my first bag on May 25, 2013.  Now apparently subscriptions are mailed out on the 15th of each month so mine likely didn't get shipped till a few days after i signed up!  The cost of the bag is $10/month and shipping is free in the USA.  Since I'm in Canada i paid a small shipping fee no more then $4.  So my total was approx $14. 

Here is what i got in the mail: a hot pink package :D very pretty!

 

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Inside is a cute bag and a card that says MAY: SPRING FLING, as well as a card with special offers from the supplies of the goodies!

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 At first look in the bag i see all of the May goodies - As a side note u get 5-6 items per bag, some are sample size some are full size.  You do a quiz when you sign up with IPSY and they determine which items best suite you!  

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FIRST ITEM: Zoya Nail Polish -In GIE GIE pink # ZP651
This Item retails for $8 on their website and comes in a zillion colours!  I got pink in my bag and ill definitely use this colour.  Its a nice feminine pink that would look nice on finger or toes nails!  Comes in a pretty box as well :)  I received a full size product!

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ITEM 2: St.Tropez Instant glow body lotion (washable tanner).

This item retails for $15 on their website and they have other options to chose from as well as other types of tanners.  When you open it up the lotion looks a very dark brown.   Don't be scared by this cause it actually goes on very sheer.  We all know I like to be brown so ill definitely use this!!  They have larger sizes available so i assume this is a sample size however it seems like you get a fair bit in the sample.

 

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ITEM 3: Macadamia Healing oil Treatment for hair
This item retails for $13.50 and is one of many sizes the website offers (therefore can be seen as full size product).  They range from $6 to $75 for the largest bottle. It smells great however I've never used this kind of oil before.  It says it can be used as a finisher however if i dont use it, it may be in a giveaway in the future :)

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ITEM 4: JUICE Beauty Lipgloss in  Champagne #1J3
This items retails for $15!!!  This is by far my favourite item!  Its dead on, the kind of product i buy and even in a colour id typically get.  It looks amazing over a super light pink! AHHH i love this <3 <3  This is a full size product!

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ITEM 5: YABY Concealer in buff #cc008
This item retails for $4.95 and can be bought as a full size refill.  I'm very lucky cause this is pretty damn close to my colour so ill actually be able to use it! YAY!

So there you have it, MAY 2013 IPSY bag :)  I paid $14 and got a bag worth more then $56.35 (and that's not including the cost of the bag itself!  This was definitely worth the cost i paid and if you like make-up then its totally worth it!  Might I add that most of these products were natural/organic :)

Totally psyched for the June BAG.  If  you want to subscribe please use my link so i can get some IPSY points!!

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