Blackline Surgical Steel Cartilage Shield - Star

Rated: 4/5.!

I am so excited to be back again with more great products thanks to BodyJewelleryShop.com ! One of the products I got this time was the Blackline Surgical Steel Cartilage Shield in design Star. I was a little intimated at firs with it because the main piece of the jewelry is a small barbell with teeny-tiny screw on balls, which I usually end up losing immediately, lol.! But I was really surprised with this one as I found them a lot easier to take off and put back on then other brands I've used. The shield itself looks great on the ear, the stars stick out nicely and it looks adorable on the ear. Putting it on and removing it was surprisingly easy, and even though the barbell itself is a 16g (according to their website), I found it went into my normal sized ear piercing with ease. There was no stretching pain or soreness left from using the larger gauge barbell, which was great. The shield isn't heavy at all and it fits great right on that area of my ear, so once you have this on, you don't notice it at all.! I also love that this product is made out of surgical steel, because I personally can't wear certain metals as they react badly with my piercings. Overall, An adorable accessory that I really love to have now.

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)

Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Dry Shampoo

Rated: 4/5.!

I received this Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Dry Shampoo in the Twinkle VoxBox from Influenster, and I am really impressed.! I haven't used dry shampoo in years, but this stuff really works well.! It does leave a white tint to my dark hair if I spray it on incredibly heavy before working it through, but generally it isn't too bad. I find that it does absorb a lot of oil though and helps me cut down on frequent hair washings now.! It also doesn't have a super strong scent, which is nice, because some brands have such a strong smell I can't stand it.

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)

Scotch-Brite Scrubbing Dishcloth

Rated: 5/5.!

A few months back I got this Scotch-Brite reusable scrubbing dishcloth in a PinchMe box. And.. I'm honestly surprised.! I used this product for the first time on one of my large pans after making a dinner that left the dish caked in dry cheese sauce - something that usually calls for lots of time soaking, and lots of scrubbing. I took the wet dishcloth to the pan, no pre-soak, and after just a slight scrubbing to the bottom of the pan - a huge area was already clean.! I was shocked.! I didn't expect this to work so well, honestly. I've been using this cloth for a while now too, it's been washed and dried many times, and is still holding up incredibly well. I have really grown to love this thing.! Absolutely worth it.!

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)

Covergirl So Lashy! BlastPRO Mascara

Rated: 2/5.!

Back in December I received the Covergirl So Lashy! mascara in a voxbox thanks to Influenster (and Target!) I was excited to try this out, but was quickly quite disappointed with it. First, the wand this comes with, which is one of their big selling points, SUCKS. I attached a photo of it, just.. look at that.! It's not a fully rounded wand like traditional mascara wands are, instead it's a post with 4 little areas of bristles. Which makes it really difficult to apply. Not to mention it has this odd ball on the top. They say it's to help apply to lower lashes and hard to reach areas, but I find it impossible to use. As you can see in my photos, this mascara looks clumpy and doesn't evenly cover my eye lashes at all. This is entirely due to the wand design.! The formula itself isn't that great either, sadly. It just doesn't last all day and like I said, it's clumpy and required a lot of coats to get a good coverage, which I wouldn't expect from a mascara branded as "So Lashy". That sounds like it'd make nice, full, thick lashes without 100 coats. Overall, this was a bust for me. 

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)

Suave Honey Infusion Strengthening Shampoo, Conditioner, and Leave-In Conditioner

Rated: 4/5.!

A few weeks ago Crowdtap sent me Suave's new Suave Honey Infusion Strengthening Shampoo, Conditioner, and Leave-In Conditioner to try out.! I have previously used another brands honey line and really enjoyed it, so I was excited to try out Suave's version. I like the shampoo and conditioner, they work well. They lather up really nicely without needing a ton to wash my hair, which is great. The leave in conditioner is nice too, but I personally don't love leave in conditioners (I hate the application process.!) and they always make my hair feel dirty too quick for my liking. Over all, I really like this stuff, and so does my husband. He's been using it, and as much as he thinks he's being sneaky, he's failing because the smell is very clear and obvious.! Lol.!

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)

Listerine Total Care Zero Anticavity Mouthwash

Rated: 4/5.!

Recently I got a sample bottle of the Listerine Total Care Zero Anticavity Mouthwash in flavor Fresh Mint from Crowdtap.! I'm not gonna lie, at first, I was pretty freaked out to try this mouthwash after seeing some reviews of it. They're not pretty, folks.! But, now that I've had it and used it a few times, I'm not sure what everyone is freaking out about. Granted, they very well could of adjusted the formula to fix what everyone is having problems with, but either way, I've had a good experience overall with this mouthwash. I love how much easier on my mouth it is than others due to it not having any alcohol in the formula. There's no intense burn or weird tingling like some brands can have. Not to mention that I 100% believe in their claims of this mouthwash helping restore enamel and strengthen your teeth. Before I received this sample in, I was having some bad sensitivity in my front teeth (which is not something I've really had before) and they were starting to look a little.. well, see through, at the bottom. Freaked. Me. Out.! After just two days of using this mouthwash, the sensitivity in not only my front teeth, but some of my other teeth that I know aren't in the best shape, has pretty much completely gone away and they don't look nearly as see through any more. I'm going to be using this mouthwash until the bottle is empty if it's really helping my teeth this much.!

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)

Robitussin Cough+Chest Congestion DM

Rated: 5/5.!

Thanks to Crowdtap  and Robitussin's Cough+Chest Congestion DM medicine, my husband was able to get through his work days recently without trying to cover up a bad dry cough.! We've had some crazy weather here recently, and with that, a lot of stuffy noses and coughs going on. My poor husband was coughing like crazy until I decided to give him a dose of this stuff, and within minutes his cough was silent.! He told me that this had a really good flavor, which made getting him to take it so much easier, haha. It suppressed his cough for a good while, just needing one dose to get him through work without any problems. I'm very impressed.! The bottle didn't last long at all though. I was giving him the recommended adult dose, and the bottle only lasted about 4 days (with two doses a day, though I didn't give him that many every time.) Otherwise, with how well this works, it'll definitely be the first cough medicine I reach for now anytime I'm in need.!

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)

DailyGoodieBox unboxing.!

Hey guys.! Check out this awesome huge DailyGoodieBox I received in the mail the other day.! All of these were 100% free.! 

Check out the unboxing video below.!

L'Oréal Paris Exfoliate & Refine Pores Pure-Clay Mask

Rated: 5/5.!

Recently I received three free L'Oréal Paris Pure-Clay facial masks to try from BzzAgent, I was super excited to start trying these out and find some new go-tos for skin care. I decided to start my trial with the Red Algae Exfoliate & Refine mask, and I was not disappointed. I went with this one first because after a long weekend of hanging out outside by a bonfire, my face was definitely dirty and needed a good refresher.! Immediately after putting this mask on, it felt very cool and tingly on my skin. It went on easily, and dried nice and matte. It also didn't smell bad, though it does have a clay-ish scent to me. I didn't have a lot of trouble washing it off (I took mine off in the shower, which made it a lot easier) and it left my face feeling really smooth to the touch. When I got out and looked in the mirror, I was honestly shocked. My face looked great.! I usually have a ton of black heads and horribly clogged pores on my nose, and there was NONE after using this mask. It looked clean, smooth, and my pores were definitely smaller. I was amazed. I can't wait to try out the other masks now and add this into my skin care routine as a new regular.! It definitely earned a hard 5 stars in my book.

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)

Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Mask - 10 Day Check In

Hey guys.! Todays post will be a little different. Last month I was sent the Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Mask from PinchMe to try out for free. It's a 30 day skin treatment that is supposed to help clear your skin up with 10 minute daily light therapy treatments. I wanted to do 3 posts for this, one at 10 days, one at 20, and then a full review at the end of the 30 days. My 10 and 20 day posts will mostly be "progress" trackers, with photos of my included, and some quick ideas of what I'm thinking so far.

A little bit about the product: It is chemical and UV free. The mask works by using blue lights to target acne causing bacteria, and using red lights to reduce acne inflammation. Each mask package includes a mask, and a 30 day activator. After you've used up your 30 days, you're supposed to toss that activator and buy another if you want to continue using the mask. Personally, this is incredibly wasteful and can be expensive, as each activator is about $15. You just wash your face as normal, and then use the mask for 10 minutes. It has an automatic shut off, so you're able to sit back and relax without worrying about keeping track of the time.

Left photo is one side of my face at the beginning of using the treatments, before ever using the mask
Right photo is the same side of my face 10 days in, a few hours after using the mask.

Left photo is, again, my face before using ever using the mask. Right is a few hours after using it for my 10th day.

My biggest problem area right now is my chin. Top photo is before I started mask treatments, and bottom was after my 10th day.

Honestly, I don't see major progress at all. But, It's also only been 10 days, so I hope it improves more soon. My fiance keeps saying my skin looks clearer, but honestly, it has only felt dry to me recently. So, we shall definitely see.

Bonus picture: How creepy this mask looks on when you're using.! haha

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)

Herbal Essences Smooth shampoo and conditioner

Rated: 5/5.!

Thanks to BzzAgent and Herbal Essences, I recently received the Smooth collections shampoo and conditioner to try out for free. I am actually a long time Herbal Essences user, I have used their Color Me Happy line for many years and always loved it, but since I don't actively color my hair right now, I was searching for something new.! I was so excited to receive these as I've never actually heard of their Smooth and Shine collections before, but I must say, I am now a life time fan of it.! Not only are the bottles super adorable with their vintage and elegant designs, but these products have such a sweet gentle rose scent to them. I'm not typically a huge fan of rose, but these smell so great.! They leave my hair feeling so clean, and it's been in really great condition since I've been using these products strictly. I'm definitely a happy customer and will be buying these again soon.!

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)

PinchMe September 2016 + Generation Good Unboxing

Maybelline Superstay 24 Lipcolor Keep Up The Flame & Constant Toast

Rated: 3/5.!

So I got something different but exciting to try this month for free.! Influenster and Maybelline sent me the Maybelline Superstay 24 lip color Vox Box, which included shades Keep Up The Flame and Constant Toast. I swatched these on my hand the day the box came in and really liked the colors (and they held there for 6 days despite multiple showers and hand washings. Whaatt.!) I'm not much of a lipstick wearer, but I've always been interested, so I was excited to get to try these out. This liquid lipstick is a two step system, you apply the first, which is the color, and let it sit for 2 minutes to dry. Then you apply the clear lipstick coat throughout the day to keep your lips moisturized and the color shiny, which isn't great if you wanted a matte lip, but does provide a beautiful satin finish. The top coat was surprisingly moisturizing though on top of such a drying product too.!

I tried Keep Up The Flame first, as it was a really ruby red color on my hand, and I was just wearing it around the house. It was a bit darker than I was expecting it to be, but I still really liked it. I'm not a huge fan of bright red lips, so I liked the way this one looked with my skin tone. It was much darker than I thought it'd be, and it ended up being a calmer red than it appears on the bottle, even with the moisturizer top. It held up really well through kisses, eating, and drinking through the day. It did flake a little bit (which it does more than just wearing off like a normal lipstick would) but nothing too bad that required a touch up. I actually had some fun trying to get it off before bed, lol. Definitely recommend using something oil based to get it off.!

The next day I broke out Constant Toast. This was suuuuchhh a pretty warm pink color on my hand, but.. on my lips... It was horrific, haha. It just did not agree with my skin tone at all. My fiance lovingly told me I looked dead wearing it, thanks babe.! It was so light it was scary. I could barely bring myself to take photos of it, because I didn't want to keep it on. It was streaky, sticky, and just a bad color for me. This was a big NOPE, so I ended up compromising and starting over. I applied a good bit of this color to my lips, and mixed in some of the Keep Up The Flame with it, creating a really nice pinkish red color (picture below). I wore that all day, and since Constant Toast was my base, I'm assuming this was why my results varied a lot from when I used KUTF alone. This flaked, wore off a good bit, and just faded a lot through the day. Not a big deal, but definitely goes to show that different colors use slightly different formulas with liquid lips and that's why darker colors usually work out a lot better.!

So, overall, I'd love to try out a few different colors they carry in this line, as I thought Keep Up The Flame carried over all very nice results for an all day lip color. I will absolutely being staying away from shades similar to Constant Toast though, haha. They offer a ton of colors, so I'm sure I'll find some others that work well for me. I wish it wasn't a two step system, like most liquid lips today aren't, but oh well. I still like this product and at a low price point (under $10.!) it's a win for me.! I'll be doing a short YouTube video about this soon too, so keep an eye for that. I'll be applying Keep Up The Flame in it for you guys.! :)

The custom color I made by mixing up Constant Toast and Keep Up The Flame.

Excuse the thick red line on the bottom, I had touched up my bottom lip some and apparently didn't fully blend it fully again. Oops.! Oh well, the trial and error of playing with liquid lipsticks, haha.

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)

Kaboom Disinfex 3-in-1 Bathroom Cleaner

Rated: 3/5.!

So a few weeks ago I received the Kaboom Disinfex 3-in-1 Bathroom Cleaner from Smiley360. I was super late to trying it out due to evacuating our house for 5 days for the hurricane earlier this month, but I finally broke the bottle out and put it to the test last night.! So, before I get into my review, I need to explain a little. We live in an older trailer that has VERY hard water. It covers everything with horrible water spots, has stained our tub terribly from the well water, and since it sat empty for a few years before we bought it, I've been fighting to get rid of these stains and some others caused by poor maintenance since the beginning. Due to this, our house looks filthy in my photos, which is really embarrassing.! If I could review this without including any, I probably would, but I don't feel like you'll get to see what effect this product had on our hard spots if I didn't. So please don't judge too harshly off the little bit you can see in photos. I promise my house is clean, lol.!

On to the review.. So, like I mentioned, I have really bad hard water spots all over my faucets. I figured the first place to really test this products ability then would be on the kitchen sink.! 

It did really help cut down some of the hard water on the faucet, though it didn't do much for the sink itself. This was after only one use, leaving the product on for about 4 minutes. I plan to keep up using it to see if it'll really strip all of it off though, since it did get a good bit off on just one go.! I hoped for better results, but I should have lowered my expectations considering I know how hard this has been to get off in the past. No product is perfect so I know none will get this sparkling with just one use. I was happy knowing my sink was now disinfected though and I moved onto the bathroom.

The first thing I tried it on in my bathroom was our tub. Our tub is incredibly gross looking thanks to years of use and no real good cleanings. Even bleach doesn't get this tub sparkling, so I wasn't expecting this product to do anything for it either. It did good for a general clean up, but it didn't break down any of the stains or clear off any the badly built up soap scum there was, so no great results there. I was again happy knowing it was at least disinfected though. It didn't do much for the faucet either, but it's a really old faucet that I doubt ever saw much love in the past.  No pictures of this, because I forgot a close of up the faucet before using the spray, oops.!

It did wonders for my bathroom sink though, which is one of the newest pieces in our bathroom. It needed a general wipe down really bad before this, so excuse the ickyness in the photos, haha. I was really impressed with how well it cleaned the sink and how it shined after though.! I guess since this sink doesn't have nearly as much build up in it, the product got to really work its wonders in here. Even the faucet looked great and shiny. I was definitely happy with this result, despite being kind of unimpressed with the others.! 

I also used this product to wipe down the outside of my toilet, and it really helped shine things up. I loved knowing it was disinfecting the nastiest part of any bathroom. Over all, I was happy with the clean and knowing it was killing 99.9% of germs on these commonly used surfaces. I just wish it had done a little more for my hard water spots, and that it was a more noticeable clean in the areas of my bathroom that have those build ups. Overall, I don't think this is a product I'd go out and buy regularly. But, I was happy with the results I got from this free bottle, and I will continue to use it to see if it helps with more time.

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)

Blistex Bliss Flip

Rated: 3/5.!

I received this Blistex Bliss Flip lip balm in my July Pinch Me box, and honestly, I'm very torn here.. I LOVE the lip balm formula itself. It is VERY hydrating, it smells nice (though a little strong), but it generally leaves my lips very soft, to the point my fiance said something. But, I'm not a fan of the egg/ball shape for application, and the general shape would be inconvenient for anyone trying to carry it in a pocket. I have mine in my bag or on my makeup table, but obviously not everyone carries a bag everywhere, and this isn't very easy to just stick in your pocket and go. I'm big on functionality and convenience with everything, I need things to work with whatever I decide to do that day. So if I'm headed to an amusement park and don't plan to take a bag.? This couldn't be my on-hand lip balm, which is unfortunate, as I really enjoyed the actual balm part of this product. The price is also quite high (I spotted this in Walmart a few days ago and it was around the $3-4 range, if I remember correctly.) I don't like to spend more than a buck or two on my chapsticks, and even though I've tried EOS balms, I've only purchased it ONCE due to price and these design flaws. Not to mention, EOS balms have a reputation of growing mold, I'm not sure if it's the enclosure that's the issue there or not, so that's another thing I'll be checking for with this Bliss Flip. Over all, I'll use this until I've finished it as I do like the balm itself, but I wouldn't purchase the Bliss Flip. I'll stick to buying my normal tubes of Blistex.

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)

Zephyrhills® Sparkling Spring Water

Rated: 3/5.!

So, I have procrastinated BIG time posting this. Mostly because I wanted to really give it a try before I jumped to reviewing, which, I'm glad I did because it did slightly change my opinion. A few weeks back I received two full value coupons from Smiley360 for a 6 pack of Zephyrhills Brand Sparking Spring Water, to try the #7DaysOfSparkling challenge. We chose two different flavors (out of our local stores super limited selection) to try, one is Lemon, and one is Watermelon Lemon. I will definitely say, I've NEVER had sparkling water before, so it was kind of shocking to try for the first time.! I know that sounds funny to think of with WATER, but.. Sparkling water is just different. Take my word for it, haha. So, after getting over the shock of that a bit, I was iffy on the flavor. The lemon is WAY too strong for me (I don't like lemon.. So I should of expected that) but the watermelon-lemon was good, though a little strong still. One thing I learned through my trial and error with this, is that I really like it when it's "flat" more. When it is straight from the fridge and cold, I don't love it. It's good, but it's too much for me. My fiance also prefers it flat. He keeps a bottle of the Lemon on his night stand for his middle of the night drink now, since he discovered how much he prefers it that way, haha. I always grab a bottle of the watermelon to throw in my bag on the go as well, since it holds up like a normal bottle of water for me. So, overall, I do like this, but I really don't think we'd be regularly purchasing it, as it's not really our taste. 

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)

L'Oreal Paris: Extraordinary Oil Curls System

Rated: 5/5.!

A couple of months ago I received the full L'Oreal Paris Extraordinary Oil system for Curls from Crowdtap.! This system included the shampoo, conditioner, and Re-Nourish Mask, all in full sized bottles. I LOVED this stuff.! I used the shampoo and conditioner until the very last drop.! I still have some of the mask left, because you don't need to use it too often, but I do use it at least once a month when my hair is feeling particularly dry. This stuff was incredible.! It makes your hair feel so soft, and it helped my curls feel weightless and actually curly again.! I really can't say enough good things about these products. If you have curly hair, buy this.!

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)

Arm & Hammer Spin Brush/Truly Radiant Toothpaste

Rated: 5/5.!

A few months back I received an awesome package from Crowdtap. It included a full size Arm and Hammer Spinbrush, a full size Truly Radiant toothpaste to try out, and two sample sizes of the toothpaste to share. I have used these products for a good bit now and I really like them.! Though I do  have a few complaints about the toothbrush. It is incredibly loud when on, which can be a problem for anyone trying to get ready near any light sleepers. It also has a bit of a design flaw. While it's awesome that you can remove and swap out the heads, they also allow some water inside the open area where it locks onto the base. I remove the head after every use to dry this area out, and this has caused it to be difficult to lock my head back into place, and sometimes it's difficult to remove. That aside though, this is an awesome toothbrush that isn't too rough on my gums.! This toothpaste has also made my mouth feel incredibly clean and fresh, and I plan to purchase it when my free product runs out.!

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)

Haagen-Dazs White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle

Rated: 4/5.!

A few weeks ago I received a full value coupon to try out my choice of Haagen-Dazs' new ice cream flavors. I chose to try the White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, which to my surprise, was a very very creamy ice cream. The texture was a nice surprise, and the flavors were spot on. The chocolate truffle chunks in it were a really great addition. The raspberry flavor was quite strong for my liking, but I'm also not a huge raspberry fan, so that's probably why. Overall, I really enjoyed it, and I'd love to try out the other flavors they offer, as I really liked the ice creams texture. I definitely recommend this particular one though if you like raspberry.!

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)

Advil PM

Rated: 4/5.!

I received some sample packs of Advil PM through Crowdtap the other day, and got the chance to try it out last night.! Each sample pack contains two pills (kind of on the large size, so if you don't do well with pills, you probably will struggle with these.) and while usually I don't always take the recommended dose of things, I went ahead and took both because I really needed a good nights sleep despite my back pain. I did everything else as I usually do before bed, but noticed myself falling asleep MUCH quicker than usual last night. I have a bad habit of waking up at least once every night, and sometimes just not being able to get back to sleep no matter what I try, and after taking Advil PM I slept right through with no interruptions.! Didn't even budge when my fiance got out of bed.! I woke up feeling very refreshed and well rested.! I was still a little sore in my lower back, but I was definitely not feeling anything when I went to sleep last night. Really happy with these results.!

Check out Advil's site for some great coupons so you can try these too.!! :)

I received the reviewed product for free, in exchange for my complete honest opinion. I do not receive any profit from any links I include in this post, and all photos included are mine unless stated otherwise. Thanks.! :)