Influenster Summer Beauty VoxBox

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Influenster! I think it is such an amazing program! A few months ago I received a VoxBox and discovered some really awesome brands/products I would've never tried! For those of you not familiar with Influenster, it is a free program that you sign up for and if you're chosen, they send you a box of goodies to try out for free! I loved this VoxBox! A few of the items I received are products I've had my eye on for a while :) 

First up, Quaker Banana Nut Bread Soft Baked Bars. I literally grabbed this out of my box and shoved it in my mouth...and then I remembered I wanted to take pics for my blog...fail. Well, this turned out to be such a delicious treat that I went out that same day to buy a box! I purchased another flavor as well. I stick them in the microwave & have been enjoying them in the morning. They have 6g of protein, high in fiber & low in sugar! Winning! These retail for $3.29 a box

Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color in Ionic Indigo.  I wasn't too excited about this color, I'm more of a pink & purple girl.  This retails for $9.99 which I do think is pretty expensive for a drug store nail polish.  I haven't had a chance to try this out yet, I will update when I do.  

 Tampax & Always Radiant Collection.  I was surprised when I saw this in my box, since Influenster is a program where you are supposed to use social media to talk about the products, I thought that was strange because some people may not be comfortable blogging or talking about feminine care products. I personally don't mind but I'm pretty set in the products I use.  The bag it came with is adorable! I will definitely be using it.

 Inside are "womanly" goodies.

 Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Lotion with SPF 30.  I kept seeing this in the store and really wanted to get it but I just have so much lotion, I couldn't justify it.  I really like this because of the SPF, it comes in SPF 12, 30 & 50.  I'd probably pick up the 50 when I buy the full size. The scent is super tropical and the formula is very moisturizing. This retails for $8.99 for a 6oz bottle. I will be re-purchasing.

Sally Hansen Nails & Cuticles Hand Creme was one of the products (along with the Tampax/Always bag) I pushed to the side at first.  I remembered seeing this product in my local Big Lots one day and trying it out in the store.  When I got around to testing this out the other day, I felt it really didn't wow me.  Just a basic hand moisturizer.  I didn't really notice too much difference with my icky cuticles.  This retails for $5.99, I won't be repurchasing.

 2nd most exciting item for me! Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy. I've seen the commercial with Heidi Klum advertising this about a bazillion times so I've really wanted to try this.  I am going on a mini vacation in a bit so I will be taking these with me for the trip! I did open them and smell them and they smelt very clean, not too "perfumey" which is great. I will update when I try them out :)

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Until next time,

*I received these products for free for testing purposes, these opinions are my own*

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Wen by Chaz Dean Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner

Earlier this month I finally received a MyGlam bag, there was really only 2 products that piqued my curiosity...this conditioner and the Cover Duo Concealer by Sheer...I wasn't planning on reviewing all of the products, but if you all would like to see one, just let me know! What was included in MyGlam Bag:

• Wen by Chaz Dean Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner (can be purchased here)
• The Balm's Hot Ticket Nail Polish in Sky Blue Right Past You (full size)
• Freeman Facial Peel-Off Cucumber Mask  (full size)
• Cover Duo Concealer by Sheer <--love! (full size) 

Sweet Almond Cleansing Conditioner 

Now for my review...I was really confused about this "cleansing conditioner" because well, the name is a bit confusing! I read the back and the instructions say to rinse, then apply to scalp, add a splash of water and lather for 1-3 minutes.  I think it was the "rinse" part that got me a little confused because I wasn't sure if I was supposed to use shampoo first or just rinse my dirty hair with water.  I did a little research online and found out that this takes place of your shampoo. Hm. Interesting. I normally have very oily roots and dry ends so I was nervous about using something called a conditioner on my scalp. I applied it to my scalp and it smelt sooo good! I loved the smell.  There was no lather because this item doesn't contain sodium laurel sulfate and harsh detergents but it does contain antibacterial & astringent properties to ensure the hair is cleaned.  I guess I'm just so used to lathering up that I felt my hair wasn't really clean.  I started rinsing and it was very soft at first, but then after it was completely rinsed out it felt...weird...very heavy and tangled...I thought maybe I didn't get all of it out so I rinsed some more but it just kept feeling heavier and more tangled. After I dried and styled I noticed my hair felt really oily, like a heavy oil.  I can already tell that by the end of the night my hair is going to be a grease-ball.  I'm not impressed.  I don't know if it's because my hair is on the thinner side or what but I definitely won't be using this again. My roots feel very dirty and my ends feel like straw.  I love hair care so I was really hoping this would work for me, especially because I LOVED the scent. This may just be one of those products that isn't for everyone.  Have you tried any Wen by Chaz Dean products?  What do you think of them?

Until next time,

Marina - mCubedMakeup

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