Influenster I Do VoxBox

I was fortunate enough to be chosen to review the contents of the Influenster I Do VoxBox. The Box was full of amazing products, most of which I absolutely loved. I'll get into more detail below about each of the products provided.

1. SkinnyGirl Nutrition Bar: My box came with 1 SkinnyGirl Nutrition Bar in Dark Chocolate Almond with Coconut. It was so delicious, and I found myself wanting more. It was definitely satisfying, but the taste was so amazing, that I totally wished I had another bar. The one down side was that this bar does have quite a bit of sugar. And, they're quite pricey. They retail for $4.99 for a box of 4.

2. Sahale Snacks: The second snack featured in my I Do VoxBox was a bag of Sahale Snacks in Berry Macaroon Flavor. It was a mix of Almonds, Cashews, Blue Berries, and Coconut flakes. The mixture was sweet, and lightly salted, and just an all around amazing trail mix of sorts. I can definitely see why this product would be awesome for weddings. No mess, easy to share, and very delicious. They retail for just under $2.00.

3. URGENT Rx Ache & Pain Relief To-Go: This product was a one time use packed of pain reliever in powder form. I've used powder form pain relievers before, but this one was like no other. The Urgent Rx Brand flavors their powders, to give you a more pleasant taste when you take it, making them delicious, and effective. You can find this product online on Drugstore.com where they retail for about $7.00 for a box of 10. They also come in several different varieties, ranging form heartburn relief, to allergy relief and beyond. Definitely something for everyone.

4. Neutrogena Hand Cream: This product is nothing short of amazing, it's fragrance free, which is perfect for anyone who might be sensitive to scented products. I loved this simply because it was so light, and didn't require you to put on a whole bunch of product to coat your hands. A little goes a long way. It soaks in immediately, and doesn't leave a greasy film on your hands, nor does it feel caked on either. A+ for Neutrogena.

5. Indeed Labs Nanoblur: Now this product... Ahhh, I wish I could say I loved it. I mean, I was so looking forward to trying it out, and I just couldn't get it to work properly for me. I followed instructions, and applied as recommended, and it just didn't work. You are not to rub it in, more like pat it on, but even doing so over my foundation, it seemed to move my foundation around, leaving blotchy marks on my face. I didn't not like the way it looked, it definitely did not leave my face looking even. 

6. Cover Girl Outlast Stay Luminous Foundation: Runny, that's what this product is, surprisingly though. I LOVED it. It was easy to apply, and gave a smooth and even coverage. I suggest applying it with a beauty blender, or makeup sponge rather than a makeup brush to get the best effect. I loved the luminous feel it gave my face. It had a beautiful shimmer, and just gave off nice flecks in the sunlight. It's lightweight, and moisturizing. Perfect for the South Texas summers.

7. Covergirl Outlast Long wear Lipstick: Oh this lipstick is a beauty. I absolutely loved the color. It's easy to take it from a subtle everyday look, by dabbing it on your lips, to a bold evening look, when you slap that lipstick on. I received Number 935 Into the Fuchsia, and the color was bright and bold. It's gorgeous. I would really recommend this. Be sure to keep it on you though, because even thought it says long-wear, it does tend to wear off after a while.

Overall, this box was amazing. I am ever so grateful to Influenster, and all the featured brands for allowing me to be a part of such an amazing VoxBox. Here's to future boxes for you and I. I hope the next box is in the near future for us all.

I received these products free, from Influenster, for review purposes. All opinions are 100% my own. 

Compressions Brand Adjustable Velcro Neoprene Knee Review

I'm going to be completely honest here. This knee brace was not for me. I was selected to review this product for free in exchange for my honest review, and was excited to receive it, because it is my mom who absolutely needs some sort of knee support.

My mom is a 2 time cancer survivor, she's gone through so many rounds of chemotherapy, that have left her with so much joint pain. She went from being an all around healthy woman, to being nearly worn down from her Chemo treatments, but mom is a trooper, she's a fighter, and even through her knee pain, she carries on throughout her days.

I presented the knee brace to her, told her exactly where it came from, and helped her put it around her knee. She has most of her pain in her right knee, which causes her to take one step on the stair case at a time. I kid you not when I tell you, that she was able to get herself off the couch so much easier after putting this brace on. She made me a face like "WOW." I smirked at her not realizing that getting off the couch was always such a problem for her. So she was shocked to get up so easily.

My mom immediately pointed out the comfort the circular cushion around the knee cap provided. It made for bending her knee so much easier. So as for her first impression, she was absolutely loving this knee brace.

A few days after her initial fitting, I decided to question her about the brace. The things she mentioned most, were the fact that she loved the silicone anti-slip strips. She said, it allowed her to walk around the house a lot easier, because it wasn't sliding down her leg like the brace she had before. She said it was lightweight, comfortable, and there wasn't any bulk to the brace.

Anti-Slip Grips

 Back after strapped

Front after strapped

It's been several weeks since she started wearing the brace, and she has most definitely seen some improvements in her knee. She's able to walk for longer distance without having to stop and sit to give her knee a break. She has even gotten to the point where she can actually take the stairs normally instead of slowly, and one at a time. She can alternate legs now painlessly, and that is ALL i wanted for her. I think we have finally found the comfort my mom needs and deserves.

If you're looking for a great fitting, anti-slipping, knee brace, then this one is definitely for you. The Compressions Brand Adjustable Band retails for $24.99 on Amazon.com. Worth every penny.