Yves Saint Laurent Faux Cils Mascara

                         

Influenster sent me this product completely free to test and hopefully fall madly in love with to boost sales. It's a struggle to find an accurate review when a product is given for free. How many reviews can be taken seriously, when people are just raving about a product in hopes to get more offers. Luckily, you have me.

YSL. I stalked my mailman for you. I relentlessly searched the internet for details and photos of you. I read reviews and looked at before and after photos, waiting for your arrival. I was one of the lucky ones receiving you. The tears and complaints of those not lucky enough to receive you, filled my heart with joy! Excitement! And then...you came.

Packaged in a golden tube, like the outdated over-priced make-up items, easily located in the department stores was others supposed "holy-grail." The mascara was florally scented which caused my delicate eyes to water immediately. The over-sized, bushy brush was a challenge to work with, with my less than doll-like eyes. Several coats later, and no overwhelmingly look of satisfaction, I went to work. 8 hours in a fast-paced retail environment, I had to endure several touch-ups and increasingly dark raccoon-eyes. To look and me and think of me as anything more than an amateur make-up enthusiast would have been a compliment. I tried this mascara for 2 weeks, and the results were always the same.

With a $32.00 price-tag, I was horrified. I wanted to love this, but I couldn't.

I appreciate the offer to try this product, but I won't be welcoming it into my beauty routine any time soon.

Final Grade: C- 

 "I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes"

Influenster: Optic White Toothbrush + Built-in Whitening Pen

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I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

White teeth is something that we all dream about, but unless you can afford venires...you can count yourself out. I have tried every sort of teeth whitening kit, to professional bleaching and I just figured that pearly whites weren't meant for me, but then...Colgate invented the Optic White Toothbrush + built-in Whitening Pen.

The Colgate Optic White Tooth-brush + Built-in Whitening Pen is unlike any toothbrush or whitening kit that I have used. There is absolutely zero mess or lengthy waiting time for beautiful teeth. Colgate combined the daily brushing routine with the fantasy of having white teeth, into one compact toothbrush. Lighter than a traditional toothbrush, Colgate created a Whitening Pen that snaps into the base of the toothbrush, for an easier than ever teeth whitening experience. I was thrilled with seeing near immediate results and I almost started to like having to brush my teeth.

After brushing with the Colgate Optic White toothpaste, it was clear that Colgate owned my mouth. I  had a better experience than I did with my own dentist, sans health insurance. Thanks to Colgate, I am now able to brush and whiten my teeth within minutes.

Considering that each Colgate Optic White Toothbrush + Built-in Pen kit is supposed to last for 3 months, the 15.00 retail value is a steal. Whiter teeth in just 2 days...who could say no to that?

 Overall, I still hate mornings, but I love my white teeth.

Grade: A+

 

Influenster: Gillette Venus Embrace Sensitive

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I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

For some miraculous reason I was selected to review the Gillette Venus Embrace Sensitive Razor and I'm not sure if that's a compliment or an insult, seeing as I hate shaving, and showers. Either way, I was prompted to shave for like the first time in months. My legs that is...I keep everything else locked down. ;) Onto the review:

First off, I'd like to thank Venus for making a razor in any other color than pink. I know I'm a girl and I'm forced to like pink everything, but I don't. I also enjoyed the smaller size of the shower hook, because the bathroom is a germ fest and simplicity is key.

Before shaving I rubbed shower gel on my legs, not shave cream, just whatever I had in the bathroom and then continued to shave. Considering I wanted to shave my legs, armpits and the goods, I expected to be in the shower for a decent half hour; which sucks. I always try to avoid shaving the 'trifecta' (legs, armpits, lady parts) and will often just focus on what I'm needing to show...at a specific time.

Within 5 minutes I was able to achieve an amazing shave with great results. My legs were conditioned and hydrated, thanks to the smoothing strips around the blades, and contrary to my usual routine, I wasn't sliced, diced and bleeding.

Overall, I am highly pleased with the Gillette Venus Embrace Sensitive razor. Retailing at 10.99 for the starter kit...I can't say that I will absolutely buy it, for the sole reason of the cartridges being so expensive but ultimately, it is cheaper than a wax...

Thanks Influenster for the overall best shave that I've had in years.

Grade: A

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