Summer Vox Box!!

Hey everyone!
Tardy with my posts once again! :(

Now I have lots of free time to give you a dose of beauty and lifestyle goodness multiple times a week :)

I recently received my Summer Vox Box from Influenster.
Influenster is a wonderful service allowing bloggers like myself and others to test out products from different companies of both the beauty and lifestyle variety.

The more "influential" you are the faster and more you qualify to receive a free Vox Box filled with goodies :)

Here's a peek at what I received!
Reviews of each products will be coming soon!

(PS. I did receive the Soft Baked Bar....but I ate it. OOPS!)

When I opened the box it smelled amazing!!!

The Neutrogena Clear hair products made that box smell so good!
Review will come soon.

The hand cream has a citrus smell (at least that's what I got from it).
Review will come soon! It might even compete with my Soap and Glory Hand Cream ;)

The feminine products from Always (Proctor & Gamble) are so pretty! I don't usually use always but I've got to say their new Radiant Line is great, and the new liners that can fit all types of panties (brief & thong) are so unique and I applaud them for that little innovation. Now you don't have to buy different kinds! The new Inifinity Pads from the line are wonderful! I never liked Always Pads but the ones from that line are AMAZING.

The nail polish colour I received is gorgeous and I quite enjoy the metallic polish (the trend and the application). I'll definitely be doing a post on that one soon to see how Sally Hansen's version looks and holds up.

I have to say, even though the Quaker Soft Baked Bar isn't in the pictures it was DELICIOUS! So yummy! I loved it! Will definitely be looking for it in the grocery soon :)

I was going to slather on the sunscreen today and lay by the pool BUT the weather is horrible :(
A review will come soon though! The smell of this one isn't typical sunscreen smell (slight but not totally) and has a coconut sort scent to it.

As I mentioned before, you all have a lot of reviews coming your way.
I LOVE this edition of the Summer Beauty Vox Box!
Thanks Influenster!!!

xoxo

Relieve those dry hands!

Many girls (and guys) carry a hand cream around with them. Girls take a mini in their handbag and guys (whether they want to admit it or not) may carry a small tube in their car. There's absolutely nothing wrong with a guy stashing hand cream in their car and/or just using it. I personally don't find dry, crusty, hard, scaly hands attractive on a guy unless you're a construction worker or do a lot of hands on work which requires you to have hard hands (or else you might get injured). Some guys think it's manly to have dry, hard hands but it's not the most appealing thing for a girl to hold. Guys don't like girls to have ashy or crusty/dry hands, and would much rather prefer holding a squishy thing than a chipped brick. Imagine how we feel!

I'm not very religious when it comes to moisturising and I really should be. We all should be as a matter of fact. Skin tends to rip, tear and stretch easier (and messier...in terms of stretch marks) when we don't moisturize on a daily basis. When it comes to hands, when they're dry they feel sort of dirty and need a serious quenching. Besides the face, when meeting someone for the first time etc, they're going to notice your hands. If they're ashy...welll...it's sort of gross? I've been scouting for a good hand cream for a while. I LOVE the Bath & Body Works Hand Cream in Sweet Pea!! I actually bought one for my boo, and in that scent because I like it and it smells lovely!! :p

I came across Nivea Soft Face, Body, Hands Refreshingly Soft Moisturising Cream. It comes in a cute slender tube (easy to carry around in your car or handbag). It contains Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E for some super moisture and a bit of repair. They really don't kid when they say "refreshing". It's very moisturising and absorbs quickly and has absolutely no sticky or greasy feel! It really does provide a cooling sensation like a splash of cool water (don't expect the cooling sensation you get from menthol btw!!). It lasts LONG...almost the whole day I would say, so your hands don't have to feel that dry ickyness. It's not a designated hand cream as it can be used for your body and face as well which is great to quench any dry spots/patches anywhere on your body. I've tested it over and over on my face especially when I'm on the go and see a dry spot and I have not reacted to it whatsoever. It prevents any kind of dry/flaky look, and since it absorbs so quickly you won't be left looking shiny in the face! The cooling effect feels especially nice on the face as well!
It smells very clean and fresh but it's not strong. I find it smells like you've just sanitized your hands but more muted. The scent disappears after a few minutes anyway.

$33TTD (avg) in Superpharm, £2 in Boots and about $5USD.

Honestly a great product for a great price. Nivea usually has wonderful creams and lip balms anyway ;)

xoxo