L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm review

Hello everyone!

I was lucky to receive a complimentary sample of the new L'Oréal Elvive Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm from Influenster and L'Oréal Paris for testing purposes, in return for my honest opinion. This product is a thick conditioner that smells very good, is easy to apply, and is meant to reverse up to one year of visible hair damage. The fine print on this product states that in order to see long-lasting results you have to use it on a daily basis, which, in my opinion, really makes this product nothing more than any other good conditioner brand product. After having used this product for a while now I haven't really noticed much of a difference. My hair still has frizz, only that it feels much softer and silkier to the touch. I also want to add that I didn't like the packaging, which is a bit difficult to open and close in the shower with wet hands, I would prefer a product like this in a squeeze or pump-style bottle. If you're looking for a quality hair mask that delivers great results, I do not recommend this product. If you're looking for a great daily conditioner product, this works well for that! Makes hair smell great and deeply conditions the hair for easy comb-ability.

#ProofIn1Use, #ElviveRevive #LOrealElvive, #Complimentary, #Contest, @LOrealHair, and @Influenster

ALEX Toys Future Coders Poppin' Pictures review

Hello guys!

I hope this finds everyone well!

Can you guys believe that the Holidays are right around the corner? Time to start thinking about Christmas gifts for family and friends.
And just in time, when people like you and me try to come up with ideas of what to gift this Christmas, I had the opportunity to test a new ALEX Toy named Future Coders Poppin' Pictures for children 4+.

The ALEX Toys Future Coders Poppin' Pictures is a fun picture creator toy. It features many different colored, about quarter-sized, plastic tiles that children put on an 8x8 grid. Included are 20 pixel image cards that show easy to follow patterns of symbols on one side, where each symbol stands for a color and the child has to copy the same pattern by placing the right tiles on the grid, and when he/she is done they can turn the card around to see if they created the right image shown on the card.

While this is a neat and interesting idea, I don't think it really teaches much about coding. My children had more fun being creative and making their own images with the colored tiles instead of doing the same cards over and over.

A major flaw we encountered is the suction pencil tool, which is supposed to be used to put in the tiles and to help remove them from the grid. The pencil was too difficult to use for my children, since you have to press in and hold the button, then hold the pencil tool onto a tile and then let go of the button to create suction. My children got tired of trying to use this pencil tool and chose to dump out the tiles after completing an image, which is the only other way to get the flat tiles out of the grid. I like that the grid is the shape of a robot, and that the tiles can be stored in the mouth, and that the lid of this small storage compartment can be used to hold up the image cards when open. The storage compartment is rather narrow and it is a little bit difficult to get out the tiles. While my children enjoyed this toy at first, it didn't keep their interest very long. This toy is recommended for age 4+, but I think that this toy should be for kids 5 years and older, who are more responsible and understand to be careful enough not to let the tiles fall to the ground, because it's definitely not fun picking up close to 200 tiles off of the floor.


Disclaimer: I received this product complimentary for testing and reviewing purposes only. All opinions expressed here are my own.

Suave Moroccan Infusion Color Care & Degree deodorant reviews

Hello everybody!

A few weeks ago I received a goodie box with a couple of great personal care products from the Unilever company to sample for free, through a sampling activation of the brand on Crowdtap, in exchange for my honest review.

I am going to list the products I received and what I think about each one of them. So let's get started!

• Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Color Care Shampoo for color treated & dull hair

This color care shampoo smells amazing, it makes my hair incredibly smooth and shiny. It contains real Moroccan Argan Oil to help restore dull and damaged color-treated hair, while adding wonderful shine. I love that my hair looks vibrant and smells great for a long time. Even the following day after washing, I can still get a whiff of the amazing scent every now and then. The shampoo has a creamy and rich consistency, and is easy to apply. It creates a luxurious lather, and is also easy to rinse off. I really love the golden colored sleek bottle, it makes the product definitely stand out on the shelves in stores! I give this product a five out of five stars! I highly recommend it!

 

 

• Suave Professional Moroccan Infusion Color Care Conditioner for color treated & dull hair

This color care conditioner also smells really good! It is rich, thick and creamy, and easy to apply. The real Moroccan Argan Oil in it helps make my hair feel super soft, smooth and full of shine, which I love! The wonderful scent is long-lasting, even the day after washing I can still smell it, which I really like. What I would like to see improved is the combability this product gives my hair after use, as I experienced some stubborn tangles when brushing my hair. Also, this conditioner seems a bit too heavy on my fine hair, because when I didn't wash it daily I ended up having hair that looked very oily and "dirty". I think this product would suit people that have thick and/or curly hair better than people like me who have fine hair that tends to flatten with heavy conditioners like this. I give this product 4 out of five stars, I recommend you guys try it yourselves to see how you like it!

 

 

 

• Degree MotionSense DrySpray Stress Control 48hr antiperspirant

What I love about this deodorant spray is that it goes on instantly dry, no icky wetness you usually experience when using a deodorant in spray form. I LOVE the smell! Very fresh and long-lasting scent. I love the reliable protection from odors and underarm wetness, which is a must if you work out a lot like me, or experience stress sweating, etc. I definitely recommend this product! Love it! Five out of five stars! Will definitely buy again.

 

 

• Degree Clinical Protection Stress Control MotionSense Anti-Perspirant

This Degree Clinical Protection deodorant comes in a cream-like form that gets dispensed through little holes at the top of the deodorant bottle. It goes on smooth but wet, and takes a little time to dry. This deodorant smells very fresh and clean, I really like this scent and how long it lasts! It works well at preventing sweat and odors. What I don't like about this deodorant is that it's a white creamy product, which takes a little while to dry up, and it also leaves really bad white stains on clothing. This is very annoying, especially if you're getting ready, eventually running late, and then come to realize you need a whole outfit change due to stains on your clothing. This definitely needs to get improved, because this would be a deciding factor in if I will buy this product again. Otherwise a great product that I recommend you give it a try, it works amazingly well to protect you from sweating! Four out of five stars from me for this product!

 

• Degree Dry Protection Fresh Invisible Solid Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant

This is definitely my favorite product that I received! It smells amazing, the scent lasts super long, and it reliably keeps me feeling fresh and dry, even during physical activity. I love that I can smell this deodorant instead of any body odor during exercise! This product works very well, and I love that it goes on clear as it is an invisible solid deodorant. Five out of five stars! I love how fresh and clean this product makes me feel and I highly recommend this product if you're looking for a good quality deodorant that works and is not overpriced.

Dr. Lancer The Method 3-step skincare regimen

I received this Dr. Lancer's The Method 3-step skincare system complimentary from Influenster for testing and reviewing purposes, in exchange for my honest opinion.
Not only does the packaging look very sleek, but these products are SO good for the skin!

Dr. Lancer's The Method is a daily 3-step skincare regimen developed by the amazing and knowledgeable Dr. Lancer to nourish and renew skin for a healthy glow and a more youthful look. First step is using the Polish, which has plenty of super small sized nano beads that gently yet effectively polish away impurities. After rinsing it off, I follow with the Cleanse step, which is a gentle foaming cleanser that deeply cleans pores and leave the skin refreshed and soft. The last step is using the Nourish lightweight moisturizer that leaves skin nourished and hydrated throughout the day. I also received the Eye treatment, which helps decrease the appearance of fine lines, dark under eye circles, loss of elasticity and puffiness for a more awake and more youthful look.
I love that Dr. Lancer's The Method is extremely gentle, smells wonderful, and leaves my skin hydrated, smooth and soft. I love the healthy glow these products give my skin! My trial for these products was originally meant to last 14 days, but since I loved seeing my facial skin continually improve and feel better, I continued to use these products and really had great results at three weeks and beyond. My skin looked brighter, more even skin tone, and my pores were less noticeable. Truly amazing!
I highly recommend this skincare set to everyone who's looking to improve their uneven skin texture, dullness, uneven skin tone and dryness. This skincare set is suitable for normal, dry and even combination skin! #livelovelancer @drlancerrx @influenster @Sephora @lancerskincare

C&H Quick Dissolve Superfine Sugar

 

Hello ladies & gentlemen!

I hope everyone is doing well!

 

This month I had the opportunity to try a complimentary sample of C&H Quick Dissolve Superfine Sugar through a sampling activation of the C&H Sugar brand on Crowdtap.

 

 

My first impression was a very positive one. I really love the sleek look, feel and design of the container! It's easy to hold, has a convenient flip-top lid to pour just the right amount of sweetness into your beverage, and the cute, sleek bottle is pretty enough to leave out on the counter or table for decoration! The sugar crystals are very fine and small, and quickly dissolve in hot or cold beverages, and even foods. This is definitely an item that fits great into my family's daily life. Adding a touch of sweetness to our afternoon tea, or adding some sweetness to my coffee every morning, this convenient and easy to pour from container of C&H Quick Dissolve Superfine Sugar comes in handy! A must have item in any kitchen! :)

 

 

Disclaimer: I received a free sample of this product in exchange for my honest review. #CHcrowd #sponsored

SPLENDA ZERO Liquid Sweetener

Hey everyone!

Today I want to let you guys know about a new sweetener I was able to try out for free, thanks to Crowdtap!

I had high expectations when I received this product, as I just can't stand the taste of artificial sweeteners, and every single one I've tried before was bad tasting and just couldn't replace the sweetness and taste of real sugar in my beverages.
But, to be honest, I was positively surprised by the new SPLENDA ZERO Liquid Sweetener! I actually enjoyed the new and improved taste, there was no taste of artificial sweetness in my drinks I prepared with this product. I love that this sweetener has zero calories, which means zero compromises! A great and much healthier alternative to using real sugar. I also really liked the convenient squeeze bottle SPLENDA ZERO comes in! It's very easy to use and dispense just the right amount from, it's a no mess product, and also super convenient to toss in a backpack or purse to take along on the go! This product has definitely exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend you try it, too!

Disclaimer: I received a free sample of this product through a sampling activation of the brand on Crowdtap, in return for my honest opinion.

Marc Jacobs High-Impact Highliner Matte Gel Eye Crayons

 

 

 

Hi ladies!

 

 

I'm sooo excited to tell you guys about my newest beauty product discovery! I recently received a free sample of two Marc Jacobs High-Impact Matte Highliners Gel Eye Crayons through a sampling activation of the brand on Crowdtap. in return for my honest review.

 

My first impression was that the eyeliner pencils looked sleek and of high quality. I didn't expect too much, since I've tried many eyeliners before and none of them were really great.

 

Little did I know how AMAZING these Marc Jacobs Highliners Matte Gel Eye Crayons are!! They are sooo smooth and easy to work with, they glide on easily and make drawing precise lines extremely easy! With a built-in sharpener you're sure to always have the eyeliner on point to create a gorgeous look. You can easily blend this eyeliner for a beautiful smoky eye look, or create bold graphic effects, or simple line your eyes to make them pop! I just fell in love with the beautiful highly pigmented light pink shade I've received, it's so bright, vibrant and cheerful, it just makes me happy and complements my eye color to make them pop. I can't wait to buy more shades to try, there are so many more pretty shades available, you guys have to check them out! Also, I was impressed that the color does not settle in creases and fine wrinkles, unlike other eyeliner or eyeshadows! This is truly a long-lasting, high quality eyeliner that I definitely recommend! This is - hands down! - the best eyeliner I've ever tried so far!