*All products were sent to me for testing purposes, completely complimentary, from Influenster. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Hey everyone! Welcome to the first review of my Influenster Sugar 'n Spice VoxBox. I'm running a little behind with this box, but I'll get them all up quickly.
See this smile? What could possibly make me smile so big?? Okay, so it's not my real smile, but I couldn't smile big enough on my own to really get my feelings across. :)
This review is for Colgate Optic White. In this VoxBox was a Colgate Optic White toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash.
The toothbrush is the Optic White 360 with whitening cups and polishing bristles. What does this mean exactly? Have a look for yourself.
Here is a closeup of the brush. You can see that the bristles form cups that will fit around your teeth. You can also see the odd little polishing bristles, or what I assume are the polishing bristles. They're not exactly bristles, looking more like little white sponges to me.
On the back is a tongue and cheek scraper. There's really not much to say about this. Good to have but kind of yucky to talk about.
On the opposite end, the handle has nice ridges to make sure you get a comfortable and firm grip.
And smack dab in the middle is a rubber cushion on both sides, again to aid in a better grip. A better and more comfortable grip means a better brushing experience. The last thing I want when I'm trying to brush my teeth is my fingers slipping around on a wet handle so in my mind so these are perfect additions.
The last toothbrush picture I have for you is one with toothpaste. You can see that the bristles don't just cup your teeth, they cup the toothpaste too. No yucky running; the toothpaste you put on your brush actually makes it into your mouth and onto your teeth!
Next up is the toothpaste. I actually already used this toothpaste before receiving it in my VoxBox, so that has to say something about my love for it. When we first started buying this I actually hated it. Not because it didn't whiten or because it tasted bad but because it is such a strong toothpaste! The first time you use it it will likely knock you off your feet. It's probably not a toothpaste for everyone, but I'm one of those people who like to know my mouth is clean. And this toothpaste lets me feel it, taste it, and just know.
And the mouthwash? I love the mouthwash. It's crystal clear, tastes really sweet, and as it starts to foam it turns minty to leave my mouth minty fresh. Why did I stay away from foaming mouthwash all these years? I have no ideas because it's pretty darn awesome!
In the end, I think these products are great. I'm a heavy coffee drinker; I can't live without my coffee fix (multiple times a day). Sadly, this leaves a great deal of staining on my teeth which leaves me very self-conscious. I've noticed a big difference in the amount of staining left behind while using Colgate Optic White. They work beautifully together. I didn't get the same amount of whitening using just the toothpaste as I do when using all three together.
So, would I recommend them: YES! But don't just take my word for it; see what other Influensters are saying here.
*All products were sent to me for testing purposes, completely complimentary, from Influenster. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
*All products were sent to me for testing purposes, completely complimentary, from Influenster. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I was going through old posts the other day and realized I never got around to doing a blog post on the Sugar and Spice VoxBox I received from Influenster! How did I forget something this important you ask?? Well, I got my VoxBox very early, one of the first or second shipments likely, and (knowing how much I hate VoxBox spoilers myself) I held off in an attempt not to spoil anyone else. Then I guess I just forgot completely that I never actually posted. But it's here now!!
Have I mentioned that I adore picmonkey.com?? The things that can be done with pictures, the awesome way it creates collages is so much easier than trying to do everything myself.
Here is my box. I love the new boxes Influenster is using. They're so much prettier than the plain brown box I got for the Holiday VoxBox. You can see that it's from Influenster right away. The box is emblazened with Influenster from every side, which just ramps up the excitement. I was immediately giddy and wondering what's inside. The questions you take to qualify for the VoxBox do give you some idea but Influenster always throws in some awesome surprises!!
The first thing you see when you open the box is the Influenster Sugar 'N Spice VoxBox 2013 card. It explains the box and the opposite side tells you what's inside. I never look at this because I love the surprise.
I won't say too much about the products in this post because each one will have its own in-depth post.
The first thing under the VoxBox card is a handful of coupons. Save $2.00 on the purchase of any Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel product. The main retailers listed are Kroger, Rite Aid, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS. You can find Dickinson products elsewhere as well, so be sure to look the next time your out.
I received Dickinson's Oil Controlling Towelettes. Though they say they are oil free, non-drying, and good for all skin types I was anxious and very hesitant about using these. I have some of the worst combination skin. It's odd, my skin is usually fairly normal. A dry patch here or a bit of extra oil, but then I use the wrong thing and BAM! My skin practically drips with oil or peels from dryness or breaks out horribly! However, I wouldn't be a very good blogger if I wasn't willing to take some risks so I used one. I'll have a full post on this product shortly, but I will say I was impressed. It didn't cause any kind of breakout whether from oil, dryness, or acne. It did exactly what it says it does in addition to soothing my skin.
Nectresse included an awesome recipe book. Not only does this recipe book come with yummy recipes like apricot fig cinnamon rolls, cinnamon hot chocolate, pumpkin walnut pancakes, and mixed berry yogurt parfait, but it explains everything you need to or could want to know about the sweetener and the monk fruit as well as gives a conversion chart so you know you're always getting just the right amount of sweetness compared to sugar.
Once the Dickinson's and the Nectresse are removed this just rolled right to me. It's Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer. Turn the lid to the left and it clicks open, revealing a spray nozzle. Press down on the top and you get a continuous spray of soft, non-greasy moisturizer that leaves your skin moisturized in seconds so you can spray and go.
This yummy little beauty was packaged carefully in bubble wrap. I thought this was really sweet of Influenster! These are belVita Breakfast Biscuits. You get four in a pack like this; this one is cinnamon and brown sugar, and they make a nutritious and energy sustainable breakfast. I found eating one of these packages in the morning filled me right up and left me full even through lunch! They have such a wonderful texture to them too. They're filled with whole grains that give them just the right amount of crunch, and the cinnamon and brown sugar isn't too sweet!
Last but not least is the Colgate Optic White trio. I really couldn't be happier with this. I already use the toothpaste but only knew in passing that they had a mouthwash, never mind a toothbrush! The 360 Optic White toothbrush complete with whitening cups and polishing bristles, Optic White toothpaste in Sparkling Mint said to make your teeth whiter in one week, and the Optic White alcohol free mouthwash, also in Sparkling Fresh Mint. I've been using this trio since I got the VoxBox, and I have noticed a difference! It's odd how all three together do what just the toothpaste couldn't. I certainly won't be doing any toothpaste commercials, but I feel less self-conscious smiling in public.
So, you've seen what's in the box. Stick around for the reviews. They're coming soon. For real this time; no more forgetting! :)
Which reviews are you most looking forward to? What products from the Influenster Sugar 'N Spice VoxBox do you most what to see in use??
*All products were sent to me for testing purposes, completely complimentary, from Influenster. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
