Saturday, November 8, 2014

Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer

Jergen's Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer


This is a product I received complimentary in my @Influenster ModaVoxBox! #1WeekToGorgeous


Sunday, November 2, 2014

My Influenster ModoVoxBox Complete Review!!!

ModoVoxBox


Rimmel London Scandaleyes Rockin Curves Mascara
This mascara's name speaks volumes. When I used this my eyelashes fattened up and curled magnificently! I absolutely love the way my lashes look and feel with this mascara. Great volume and nice dark lashes but not waterproof, so don't shed no tears or go swimming. #RockinIt #Rimmel

 Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick
What a treat for my lips! The color was not only moisturizing but it was also vibrant and long lasting.I would suggest using their Moisture Renew Lip Liner to prevent bleeding because when I didn't use a liner it did. They have a lot of very nice shades so you shouldn't have a problem in finding multiple colors to quench your beautiful lips. #MoistureRenew

Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lip Liner
This is a clear lip liner so you can use it with any color lipstick! Fabulous. It really keeps your lipstick from feathering /bleeding. Always use before applying your lipstick and define the shape of your lip. #MoistureRenew

Puffs SoftPack
No more boxes! Meaning this SoftPack is flexible enough to carry around in almost anything. Suitcases, purses, backpacks you name it and they are so gentle on my little 7 year old Goddess' nose. These are a go for the upcoming winter season. #PassthePuffs

Hair Food Moisture Hair Mask
After I used this on my daughter's virgin hair before picture day, I noticed it was softer and easier to comb through. This is one of the few times of the year I allow her to wear her hair down and curled. The ingredients says that it has honey in it to protect it and apricot oil  to hydrate it for softness. This is something I definitely saw (I am a retired hairstylist). Her hair was easy to comb through and after adding heat it had a very nice sheen to it. This is is a product I will make sure I keep in stock. #HairFood #Target

Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa
This is still great hot cocoa.  Perfect for Chicago's blistery cold winters. It has just  five ingredients and no artificial favors, colors,  It is available in Milk  & Dark Chocolate.
# SwissMissSimplyCocoa #Facebook.com/SwissMiss

Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer
It has been over a week since I started using this Jergens lotion on some of my roughest spots, my hands, my knees and my elbows. The results are in! My elbows still feel the same, my knees feel softer but my hands feel fabulous! The weird part is, I am rough on my hands and I stay in water. I think it is an excellent moisturizer and I will continue to use it. #1WeekToGorgeous @JergensUS facebook.com/JergensUS

Resource Spring Water
I did a Blog on this water on here and it is  a great water.I do a lot of YouTube Videos about being a dread and I always talk about how I have a gallon of water by my bed at all times and how it hydrates the body. Well now I have a great water to tell everyone to get that is great for their skin, nails, hair and inner body. A 100% natural spring water with naturally occurring electrolytes and the bottle is 100% Recyclable. #refreshwithresource @resourcewater facebook.com/resourcespringwater

As you can see, this was a great VoxBox I received to review. It was and continues to be fabulous to review Excellent products, most I was familiar with maybe two I wasn't but all in all I loved them and would recommend them to anyone who reads this blog. I wrote honestly without receiving any payment.




Saturday, November 1, 2014

How Do I Refresh With Resource 100% Natural Spring Water?

Resource  Spring Water

I must admit that before receiving this water in my ModaVoxBox complimentary from Influenster I had not heard about this particular water but I definitely always drink bottled water. I workout often and even when I find myself just sitting at my computer shooting YouTube videos I am always drinking water and always talking about in my videos telling my subscribers (or my ROYALS as I call them) to drink water to hydrate their bodies, hair,skin and nails. So now after trying Resource Spring Water with electrolytes, a great clean taste, made in a bottle with 50% recycled plastic and is 100% recyclable, I am now drinking great water and doing my part with the eco! This is now a message I will be sharing at the end of all my YouTube Videos since they always see me drinking water or talking about it. Now I have a great brand I can recommend totally while doing my body good.


Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa is Great for This Weather! #Influenster

Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa

This delicious potion is great for this season especially after a great mani/pedi and is available in two decadent flavors, milk and dark chocolate. This cocoa is to be used with hot milk to give it a silky smooth feel.Well I used Almond Milk because I have only had that kind of milk in the last 5 years and it was simply fabulous and relaxing. I had received the milk chocolate flavor complimentary from @Influenster in my Moda Vox Box and was glad I did because we  had snow today! I will definitely be trying out the dark chocolate flavor. What I like even more than the taste is that it only has  5 ingredients - Sugar, Cocoa, Nonfat Milk, Salt and Natural Flavor.Nothing artificial and no preservatives. I love that!!! 
Again it totally tastes great. 5 Stars #SwissMissSimplyCocoa #Influenster


Friday, October 31, 2014

Claritin - D 12 Hour Relief From Allergy & Congestion

Non-Drowsy
Claritin - D
12 Hour Relief
Indoor & Outdoor Allergies

These pills have been more than a life saver for me this past season. I was not a stranger to the Claritin Brand but had switched up for a while and went back to it when I was chosen to receive it (a $12 off coupon and each box was about $14) complimentary from @BzzAgent and also received (8) $3 off coupons to share with others who suffer from allergies and congestion. I used it all summer and part of the fall taking 1 pill a day. These pills were definitely worth every dollar I spent on them after the first pack. Just to be able to spend the summer outside watching my daughter play soccer and never miss a practice or a game was amazing! I truly recommend this product to anyone suffering from allergies, bad congestion or even colds. #GotitFree



Monday, October 6, 2014

Pedigree Stackerz Treats!

Pedigree Stackerz Treats


We received this 6oz Filet Mignon & Bacon Flavor Treat  by Pedigreefor our Yorkie Bichon along with a $1 off coupon for another (1) Pedigree Stackerz Treat and a $1 off coupon for (1) Pedigree Dentastix Complimentary from Influenster to review.

Our dog flipped for the taste as you will see in the video below but I loved the fact that its first main ingredient is REAL MEAT! Very important to me. It comes in 3 great flavor combos:
Filet Mignon & Bacon
Smoky Bacon & Cheddar &
Grilled Chicken & NY Strip


Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Meet Arthur Tweedie! A Hilarious Character with a Spin on Info about PUR Water


 Please check this guy out for great information about PUR water filters (very short)
This was information shared with me from +Influenster 
#WaterCritic #contest






Monday, September 1, 2014

Pure Leaf Iced Tea

Pure Leaf Iced Tea

I received this product complimentary from +Influenster to try out and review.


Pure Leaf Iced Tea is derived from fresh brewed tea it is unsweetened with no preservatives. I normally only drink lots of water, protein shakes and iced coffee. However, the taste was very refreshing after chilling in the refrigerator for a while. I feel it is an excellent drink for warm summer months and working out. @PureLeaf has zero cals, zero carbs, zero sugar , making it a hit for me! #loveofleaves
 
 





Playtex Sports Fresh Balance

Playtex Sports Fresh Balance 

I received this product complimentary from @Influenster a few weeks ago  in my Vitality Voxbox and I must truly say that I loved that I didn't feel like I had anything on. The protection it provides while I swim, take Karate and indulge in Yoga and Pilates sessions and other sports is fabulous. They retail for only $3.99.
These babies definitely allow me to #PlayOn!




Saturday, August 30, 2014

Flawless Future Powered By Ceramide Caplet Serum

Elizabeth Arden's Flawless Future Powered By Ceramide Caplet Serum

I received this wonderful product complimentary from +Influenster to test and review in my Vitality VoxBox. I have been using this product for over two weeks now and I love how smooth and revitalized my skin feels. I am 44 and taking care of my skin and body is very important to me to continue to look and feel youthful. I love the Elizabeth Arden Brand and this product has proved to be amazingly refreshing. I still have enough to last me for another week or so and I intend on purchasing more. 

Join me in having a Flawless Future! You can learn more about this great product and find out where to purchase by clicking on this link: http://bit.ly/EAFlawlessFutureSerum

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

#GoPROFOOT

My PRoFOOT Pedi Rock  and ProFOOT Triad Orthotic was complimentary from #Influenster to try  out, review and share my opinion. For years I have used this hard Pumice stones to smooth out my feet and my client's. I had never heard of  the ProFOOT Pedi_Rock.  Now I am totally hooked. You can use it wet or dry , my preference is wet because I like to do it after my feet have soaked a lil bit and the skin is softened because wearing enclosed shoe all year has my heals needing some serious help. I love this Pedi-Rock because it conforms to  my hand, it it soft and it works exceptionally well. After using it one short time the entire bottom of my foot was smooth. I absolutely love it and will be buying more for my feet and my clients. It retails for $8.99.

Now the ProFOOT Triad Orthotic was supposed to be good for knee, leg or back pain. I used it in my sneakers to workout and shoot some basketball hoops. I just didn't feel the difference. They felt too thin for me.

Influenster Vitality VoxBox Goodies!

Another Great Voxbox I was selected to review complimentary from #Influenster
THE VITALITY VOXBOX

First let me start off by saying I have never received a box I didn't like to review and most of the items I review I usually wind up purchasing more when I run out of the products included in my #InfluensterVoxBox.
So let's get started! First I will tell you from left to right what I received in The Vitality Voxbox; First Degree Advanced Burn Cream: $5.97-$8.99, Playtex Sport Fresh Balance; $3.99, Elizabeth Arden FLAWLESS FUTURE Powered by Ceramide Caplet Serum: $60 for 1.0 fl oz, Softlips Cube with 2 coupons for $1 off, $3.49, Pure Leaf Iced Tea, Bikini Ready Energy Gummies $14.99. Love, Love Love this box! 

I design candles for a living  and I am a licensed cosmetologist/nail tech. It never fails no matter how safe I try to be when designing, every now and then I get burned, so it was  ironic to me to receive the First Degree Advanced Burn Cream which truly soothed my skin and cooled down the burn (I was used to using butter!). Now I am continuing to use it ton see if can help reduce the little scar that has been left behind.

Playtex Sports Fresh Balance is a product that I have reviewed before and totally like. It is lightly scented and comes in cute little wrappers to dispose of conveniently. I also feel well protected when I am working out and playing sports. It flexes with my body and feels like nothing is there. Freedom. 

Elizabeth Arden FLAWLESS FUTURE Serum is just what I was seeking. I am 44 and very conscious about aging and wrinkles. I have been using it for 2 weeks and I love the way my skin feels after applying it. I was definitely not expecting an overnight miracle and I really don't have wrinkles yet but I feel this is a great serum to keep my skin moisturized and flawless before any signs of aging can appear. Was very happy to receive this.

Softlips Cube is a great little pocket size cube packed with moisture and is not sticky or waxy. I received the Pomegranate Blueberry Flavor and it was very light in smell and taste. Absolutely love this and will even use it for my 7 year old daughter to protect her lips from the elements.

Pure Leaf Iced Tea is derived from fresh brewed tea it is unsweetened with no preservatives. The taste was very refreshing after chilling in the refrigerator for a while. I feel it is an excellent drink for warm summer months and working out.

Bikini Ready Energy Gummies  is a B-12 vitamin supplement that is said to boost your metabolism and give you energy. I have used this for 10 days, taking in 5 gummies a day adding  it to my already healthy lifestyle of eating right and and staying very active with sports and exercise. It has helped me to cut out my midday iced coffee, saving me a bundle and still giving me that burst of energy I need to make it until it is time to lay it down.

I will conclude by saying that each and every product in this Vitality VoxBox, I put to great use just like the other boxes I have received and I will continue to do reviews on each and every product Influenster feels I qualify for. Feel free to ask questions and leave comments. +Influenster

How Do I Get Bikini Ready?

Bikini Ready Energy Gummies

In my Vitality Voxbox I recently received from complimentary from Influenster to review a lot of great products. One item was these delicious Bikini Ready Energy Gummies, a vitamin B12 supplement with caffeine that will give you a great energy boost and boost your metabolism. I received 50 Gummies and took 5 a day, giving me 10 days to see if I noticed any difference. I am a very active person and for the past 5 weeks I had been jogging, learning Karate with my daughter and swimming. So I don't want you to think this is a miracle supplement that will work on its own. I also eat pretty healthy so that is another factor. I definitely after a couple days felt like I had more energy to workout, work and care for my household and I didn't have to use any energy drinks or drink my regular iced coffee in the middle of the day. I lost about 4 lbs in those 10 days which is about the norm when I workout consistently. This product is said to retail for $14.99 which is clearly less expensive than me purchasing iced coffee everyday for 10 days. I never felt jittery and the boost of energy was truly evident and I prefer taking these little gummies over spending a small fortune for iced coffee everyday. I can honestly say that this is a product I can recommend and I will be purchasing more. Summer is almost over in Chicago but who knows, if I get Bikini Ready, I may just take a vacation this winter to someplace warm so I can show off my hard work. Remember it  is a combination of the Bikini Ready Energy Gummies, Eating healthy and working out that will truly help you to get Bikini Ready!


Tuesday, June 24, 2014

$25 Gift Card and Another Brand Prize I won from Influenster Doing Reviews!!!

In this video, I speak on the gift card I won from #Influenster but I also received a gift from Kiss; beautiful eyelashes and Impress Nails!


Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Playtex Sport and Gentle Glide

I received @PlaytexSportandGentleGlide complimentary from #Influenster a few weeks ago and I must truly say that I loved the applicator, extremely smooth and the feel of the tampon itself was so comfortable that I didn't feel like I had anything on. The protection it provided during my Yoga and Pilates session and also my basketball hoop shooting was fabulous. I also loved the fragrance. If you are extra sensitive then this may not be for you because of the fragrance. However, it worked great for me and I stand behind this product review.


Thursday, May 22, 2014

My GoVoxBox - loaded with goodies for us on the Go. from Influenster

My GoVoxBox !!!

Complimentarty from InfluensterVox

Greetings Everyone I am so excited to show you what I received in my GoVoBox complimentary from #Influenster to test and review. Currently, I am exposing the products in a short video, pictures and letting you know what I have used but later I will come back with full details of what I loved about the #GoVoxBox!







Monday, April 14, 2014

Children's Claritin Non-Drowsy Grape Chewables

24 hour relief without a doubt! My 7 year old daughter not only has not missed a day of school but she has also made the Honor Roll. Her allergies have not interrupted her sleeping, her education, playing or just plain enjoying being a child. She plays in the park, skates, plays soccer, no itchy eyes, runny nose or congestion. I am a #BzzAgent and received Children's Claritin to review and share $3 off coupons with 7 others but I had long been a Claritin fan for my child and for myself. I had actually switched and switched back a while ago but never again because with this product my little Goddess only needs 1 chewable every 24 hours and she is a happy child. I am a happy parent because I don't like medicine but if it is needed, less is better. I take the adult Claritin and have been for years! I highly recommend this brand!

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Kelloggs's Special K Coffee House Protein Breakfast Shakes

This is not your average,weight loss, meal replacement shake,There is a great bonus of added energy into since it has the amount of caffeine in it as a cup of coffee. Complimentary of BzzAgent I was able to test and review both the Chocolate  Mocha and Vanilla Cappuccino Breakfast Shakes. Both flavors were good, I  mean like most protein shakes but the energy I received was fabulous and I actually went longer than normal without feeling hungry. Being a mom of a vivacious 7 year old and running 2 businesses this is excellent for me. I really don't have time to measure and blend powder, milk and fruit anymore because business is booming and getting out the house on time in the morning is a must! BzzAgent also gave me 5 coupons to save $1.50 off one drink so I passed out a couple down at my studio and will give the others out to mothers at my daughter's school tomorrow. I would have to say that the Vanilla Cappuccino is my favorite because it has a totally smooth taste. Either way, you are getting a breakfast drink low in fat and calories that keeps you full and gives you plenty of energy to start your day!



Friday, March 21, 2014

Quaker 's New Warm and Country Granola

This is a great new product to help jump start your busy day. Complimentary of BzzAgent I was selected to receive and test out the Honey Almond Flavor which was extremely pleasing to my palette! I was able to create a Heart Healthy meal for both myself and my seven year old daughter before leaving out in the morning in less time than it takes to toast a bagel. The crunch and warmth combined was awesome and knowing it was low in calories and fat but me feel great. I simply added the contents in a bowl along with 1/4 cup of Almond Milk and placed in the microwave for 25 seconds. YES 25 seconds and we were good to go. This divine,crunchy concoction is also available in Apple Cinnamon and Cranberry Almond. Thumbs up  to Quaker!

Friday, February 14, 2014

RedRose Teas - Creme Caramel and Decaffeinated Lemon Chiffon

Wow, The other day I received some great new teas complimentary from Influenster! Creme Caramel and Decaffeinated Lemon Chiffon. OMG. I am not a real tea drinker but these teas, especially the Creme Caramel took me to another level of relaxation. I used it after my daily meditation and was so relaxed that no one could shake me! The Lemon Chiffon was good, as well, and would go great with some coffee cake. These Teas are naturally flavored and a Premium Black Tea Blend. Indulge yourself in the luxury of a great, relaxing tea. I was sent a couple of each so I have a picture of the package of each. Thanks Influenster and Red Rose!

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Neutrogena's Triple Repair Hair Cair Products

Recently, I was introduced to Neutrogena's Triple Repair System through a BzzAgent Campaign. As a licensed cosmetologist of 26 years I was excited to get a client (I am retired with hair and now do nails) to try this system on. It says that it is for dull, damaged hair and it mends split ends, strengthens hair and protects hair from breakage.It is a 3 part system with a Fortifying Shampoo, Fortifying Conditioner and a Fortifying Leave-in Treatment.

My client had very dull hair do to improper usage of gel and breakage from hair bands for braids. Her hair normally tangled and after washing she would experience lots of breakage because of the tangles and she was very tender headed. The first time I used the system on her, after the 2nd shampoo, no tangles! Hair was super soft. I then Used the Fortifying Conditioner and leftl it on with a plastic cap for a little over 10 minutes with no hair dryer, rinsed , towel blotted and added the leave in conditioner. It was a dream; no tangles and we had shine. I lightly blow dried her hair,bumped it a little with a flat ion and a big curling iron for smoothness and placed it in a couple smooth braids. No shedding, no breakage and great sheen. We we keep you informed of the next treatment! So far we love it!

A video showing the products

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Genesis

Greetings,

I have started this blog to give you reviews of all types of products from beauty to household items. I will be sharing my totally honest opinion and hopefully that will aide you in your decision in purchasing products in the future. I love you all for following my blog and my YouTube channel. Peace and and Abundant Blessings.

Queen Abike Idowu