Wowza! It’s been some time since I last blogged on here. Life has been going by so stinking fast! Instead of trying to get you up to speed I’m just going to jump right in. For my 25th birthday in July my dad bought me a Jawbone Up. If you’re like my mum, you’re probably freaked out by the name. What is it? Well, it’s basically a bracelet that you wear that keeps track of your fitness. It tracks your steps, your sleep and you can sync it to keep track of your food choices. It challenges you to walk an average of 10,000 steps per day which is 4.5 miles. Since getting it- I’m in love! I enjoy using it and it’s challenged me to walk more and more. Combined with counting calories I’ve lost some weight. I’ve also been trying to eat super clean and avoid a lot of processed foods.
It was funny because the day I woke up and had committed to getting healthier a knock came at the door. I wasn’t expecting anything so I was confused. Dustin, my husband brought a big box upstairs. I begged him to bring it to me in bed but he refused and used it as bait to get me out of bed. As you know, I loooovveee mail and big boxes of goodies.
I was surprised because it was from Influenster. I had taken an interview but hadn’t known I was accepted. Inside was the Vita VoxBox filled to the brim with goodies. Each of these goodies are dedicated to help you get and stay healthy! What a blessing. So, without further adieu, here’s my review of the Influenster Vita Vox Box!
The Vitality Vox Box came with A LOT of things. I was very impressed. If I had gone out and purchased everything, it would’ve been over $40! The box included the following:
Soft Lips Cube Lip Protection SPF 15 in Fresh Mint, $3.49
First Degree Burn Cream, $5.97
Bikini Ready Chewables, $14.99
Elizabeth Arden Flawless Future Powered by Ceramide Caplet Serum, 1oz for $60
Pure Leaf Tea by Lipton, $1.50
Soft Lips Cube Lip Protection: So, I’ve fully embraced the strange-shaped-lip-balm-obsession with wide open arms. I adore Eos lip balm and even occasionally buy their strange looking shaving cream just because of the bottle. The Soft Lips Cube Lip Protection is basically Soft Lips trying to jump on the oddly shaped bandwagon. I’ve always like Soft Lips products but have definitely been headed over more to the Eos brand because of the fun shape and colors. I was a little hesitant to try this lip balm because it was Fresh Mint but I was surprised by how much I liked it! The flavor is fresh and minty and the hydration is there for your lips. Best of all it has SPF 15 which is great all season long. For $3.50, it’s an OK deal. I received two $1 off coupons in the box and I can’t remember what I did with them. I had my mum check it out. The cube is cute and is compact. I keep it in my nightstand and have been using it almost every night. My grade? If you have EOS, you’ll like this. If you’re looking for a hydrating balm you’ll be surprised. The shape is odd though. A-
Playtex Sport Tampons: I haven’t had a chance to try these out…if that makes sense. BUT I do like that they have triple levels of protection. I will have to let you know what I think later!
First Degree Burn Cream: Another item I haven’t had the chance to use. It looks very promising but no one in my home has gotten burnt. This is a GOOD thing, but difficult because I can’t review the product until something bad happens. haha
Bikini Ready Chewables: These have been my go-to pick-me-up! I was really surprised to see I received the full bottle because I know some people only received 1-2 of the chewables. I am in LOVE with them. With B12 and caffeine, these little gummies keep me bopping through the day. You can take about 5 per day but I only need 1-2 to feel the effects. It’s not a huge energy boost like a energy drink but rather a refreshing pick-me-up without the crash. I like the taste and will be buying these moving forward. Being a part of Influenster is great because of products like this. I wouldn’t have given some of these a second thought! I give them an A+
Elizabeth Arden Flawless Future Powered by Ceramide Caplet Serum: There’s a reason this stuff is so pricey: it works! My mum worked in Elizabeth Arden for about two years and I fell in love with the products. This serum will smooth your skin out beautifully. I have been using it after using my Clarisonic and love it. Even after using it a few days some friends pointed out my skin was looking healthy and beautiful. Although it works, I’m not necessarily at the time in my life when I need it. I would suggest it for women who are older and are trying to prevent wrinkles. If I was rich I would invest – but $60 per 1 once is just too much for me. I would give it a solid B because of the crazy price but crazy results.
Pure Lead Tea by Lipton: I wanted to love this tea. I really did. I like Lipton tea but for some reason this bottle didn’t hit the mark. I threw it in my bag to take to an outdoor event as a healthy alternative to soda but didn’t end up finishing it. The tea seemed too strong to me. I would probably like it better if it were more diluted with water. If you like strong black tea this is for you. I like a lighter tea similar to McDonalds. For me, I’d give it a C.
Overall I’m thrilled with my Vox Box! I’ve been able to use the products and am really going to purchase more of the Bikini Ready products. As most of you know, Influenster is a program that’s free to join and you receive free products to test and share about. I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.
-T
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