Saturday, November 29, 2014

InstaNatural Vitamin B3 & Eye Cream Review


I received the Niachinamide Vitamin B3 Moisturizer through a promotion. 

Product Info:
  • Hydrates and Plumps skin
  • Heavy moisturizer 
  • Contains Vitamin C to help minimize damage to skin and improve skin health and rejuvenation
  • Helps attain a radiant and youthful glow
  • Made with 5% Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Matrixyl 3000, Rosehip Oil
  • Helps sooth acne by reducing redness and inflammation of irritated skin
This moisturizer reminded me a lot like lotion, but a little bit heavier. There was no strong scent from this moisturizer, except a slight floral smell from the Rosehip Oil. 

The moisturizer was absorbed quickly on the skin. It helped bring out more color to my skin tone, making my skin have more glow. It did even out the coloration in my skin tone.

On the down side, it did leave my face feeling heavy and slightly oily, which could have been caused by using too much of the moisturizer. 

Check it out on amazon



I received the Youth Express Eye Gel through the same promotion.

Product Info:
  • Diminishes dark circles and puffiness 
  • Can be used twice daily 
  • Helps with bags under eyes, crows feet, and fine lines
  • Hydrates, firms, and plumps skin around the eyes 
  • Hyaluronic acid hydrates and plumps the skin with moisture 
  • Matrixyl 3000 firms the skin
  • Plant stem cells enhance the strength to protect against sun damage
  • Can be used on entire face, not just around the eyes
  • Safe for all skin types
I could smell the plant stem cells in this eye gel. Made it slightly bothersome to my sinuses.

My face tends to be sensitive towards some chemicals, lotions, etc. This eye gel did not bother my face/skin at all. It absorbed quickly with only a small amount of the gel needed. 

The skin around my eyes felt hydrated and moisturized after applying the gel. I did notice my dark circles did reduce in appearance slightly.

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Display-Sheet Makeup Bag



 I received the Display-Sheet Makeup Bag through a promotion.

Product Info:
  • Drawstring on bag to close
  • Display sheet to spread out items inside when open
  • Nylon Fabric 

I'll be completely honest here. The nylon fabric did not impress me. It was very thin and could easily be ripped or destroyed.

There other other bags on their website that appear to be made with different fabric.

The threading is well done with no lose ends or frayed ends.

I really do like the concept or idea of the Display-Sheet Makeup bag. It's great to see what's inside the bag without having to dig around or need a flashlight to see within.

I tend to carry a "Mary Poppins's bag" with all sorts of stuff buried inside. It can take me several minutes to find what I'm looking for in my purses/bags.

This makeup bag helps hold important makeup or other items. It's wonderful for traveling.

I took mine with me on Black Friday. We went shopping late on Thursday evening and stayed out until Friday morning. I have medication that I usually take for allergies, asthma, and birth control that I take at night. I didn't want to bring the medicine in my purse and have it loose inside of it. I took this Display-Sheet Makeup bag to hold all my medicine inside, so I could easily find what I need and not worry about losing it.

 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Foxbrim Natural Refresh Toner



I received the Foxbrim Natural Refresh Toner through a promotion. 

Product Info:
  • Brings a healthy glow to skin
  • Helps cleanse skin
  • Alcohol Free
  • Safe for all skin types
  • Tightens pores
  • Exfoliates dead skin cells
  • Removes dirt and grime
  • Helps restore a healthy balance to skin moisture 
When I first got this product, it was properly packaged. The lid was slightly loose, so with added pressure, the bottle was able to leak. Only about 1/5 of the product leaked. It made a mess. The one thing I did notice with that mess is that my hands were so much softer after getting the Refresh Toner on them. 




 NOTE: I did leave a review about this issue with the "seller feedback/review." The next day or two I had heard back from the company saying they have addressed this issue. 
I still tried using this product. Why? The product only leaked out of the bottle. There was no damage to the seal or anything added into it. Plus, the Foxbrim products I have tried have all been constantly high quality. 

The directions to spray on face and neck. Spray on face? No thank you. I didn't trust what would happen if the product got in my eyes. I sprayed it on my hand/fingers and rubbed it on my face that way. 

The product absorbed quickly into my skin and brought out more color to my skin tone. Within minutes my skin felt softer and more moisturized. 
There was little to no smell with this product. To me, it almost seemed like water, but I caught a faint smell of some of the ingredients used.

Check out this product on amazon.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Friday, November 21, 2014

Dinosaur T-Rex Room Guard with Motion Sensor



I received the Dinosaur T-Rex Room Guard through a promotion.

Product Info:
  • Projects 24 Dinosaurs on three different reels over 3 feet
  • 5 Roar sounds
  • Ages 3+
  • Uses 3 AA batteries 
When opening this package, I noticed how well the product was protected with only a few extra materials to hold the dinosaur in place. It was also very easy to open and get out. 

The instructions on how to work the dinosaur that were inside the box were very easy to understand. 




The dinosaur takes 3 AA batteries to get it to work. The battery space was easy to find and open (on the belly or underside of the dinosaur), but getting the top back on to close it was a pain in the butt. It took several times to get the tab to fit in the hole to be able to get the piece back on. I was afraid I might break the tab off, though the tab is pretty thick to prevent breakage.  

The three reels that work to project the dinosaur images onto a wall or flat surfaces were easy to find. The extra storage for the reels were wonderful and handy! It helps keep all the parts and pieces together without any getting lost.  

The one reel in use goes in the shoulder area of the dinosaur. When the orange slide for selecting if the projector is on or off is to the right, like in the picture, the projector is on. 

There's a power button on the underside of the dinosaur by the tale. When pressed in, the dinosaur will roar and project an image of a dinosaur on. 

If the orange tab (in the picture) is to the left, the projector is off and the motion detector is on. There will be no projection of a dinosaur. If the room guard t-rex is in a room with light (whether it's sunlight or by a room light), the t-rex will roar when it senses the light change. 

To turn off the dinosaur, you just push the button my the tail again. 

My experience:

The projector image wasn't very clear, but I also wasn't in a really dark room and the dinosaur was on the floor. When he was on a surface that was higher up, it was easier to see the dinosaur projection. The darker the room, the easier it is to see as well. When I had the projector part on, I didn't really notice it detecting motion or starting to roar.

When the projector part was off and the motion detector part was on, it would detect any movement or change in the light. Bumping it would make it roar even. 

I had left the dinosaur in the kitchen with it turned on the motion detector part. One of my dogs had walked by the dinosaur, not knowing it was there, and was startled. It ran back into the living room where I was. The other dog had heard the noise and went to investigate. That ended up with both of them going up to the dinosaur and sniffing it. 

My favorite part about this dinosaur, besides the motion detecting roars, was how all the extra reels were able to be stored in the dinosaur. As long as the items were kept together in their storing spot, no pieces would get lost. 

Check out this dinosaur out on amazon

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Cellulite Cream with Caffeine and Seaweed - Go Bare


I received the Go Bare Cellulite Cream with Caffeine and Seaweed through a promotion.

Product Info:
  • Helps tighten and tone skin
  • Reduces appearance of cellulite
  • Made with organic aloe and pure coconut oil (full list of ingredients here.)
  • Hydrates and moisturizes skin
  • No sticky or greasy feeling left behind
  • Safe for all skin types
I really like how this product is packaged. Most of the cellulite creams I've tried happen to be a gel in a flat/round container. I like the packaging with the pump. Makes it much easier to get out the cream. 

First thing I noticed was that this cellulite cream had a far more subtle smell than others. Most smell strongly of mint. This one smells more citrusy. The smell comes out more once it is applied to the skin. 

The cream is like lotion. It helps moisturize the skin. I could tell it did slightly tingle at first, but after wards, I got used to the feeling. 

I was an infrequent user of this cream, so I'm not really sure how well it reduces cellulite.

Check out this product on amazon.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Children 'n Us Stroller Organizer



I received the Children 'n Us Stroller Organizer through a promotion. 

When I first saw the images of the stroller bag, I figured it was just going to be a cheapy one that would break within the first few uses by the way the material looked in the pictures. I'm very pleased to say I was wrong. The bag's material is much thicker than it appears in the images. 

The stitching is done well. I had yanked and pulled to see if I could get it apart, but it held strong. There is also a thick cushioning on the main part of the bag to help provide protection to the items inside, as well as have the bag be able to hold up weight.  

This stroller organizer can fit a stroller, car headrest, or bike. The straps are adjustable, which helps provide a prefect fit. 

The middle part of the bag has a ton of room. Longer than a rectangle kleenex box and taller than two kleenex boxes put together. There's a zipper pocket in the main bag area to keep loose or small items safe. There's two cup or bottle holders on the inside of the bag. There's a pocket on the outside, which is perfect for a phone. There's also a pocket with a flip cover on the outside of the bag that is perfect for a toy or small blanket. There's also a thin, but long pouch on the backside of the bag, which is perfect for a wallet. 

This bag has exceed my expectations on it's quality. The bag is study with plenty of storage space to hold all the necessary items needed to be carried around for a baby. 

Check out this bag on amazon

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Monday, November 17, 2014

Miracalis Anti-Aging Facial Serum



I received the Miracalis Anti-Aging Serum through a promotion.

Product Info:
  • Leaves skin smoother and tighter 
  • Designed to lift, tighten, moisturize, and firm skin gently 
  • Hypoallergenic formula makes it safe for normal, sensitive, dry, or oily skin
  • Smooths away fine lines and wrinkles
The Miracalis serum reminds me of a mix between a gel and a lotion. It's a little runny like a gel, yet creamy like a lotion. It makes it very easy to spread the serum around on the face and have it absorb into the skin. It acts like a deep moisturizer, leaving my face extremely smooth and soft.

I can confirm that it is safe for sensitive skin. Usually my face tends to be sensitive towards some products or lotions. The Miracalis Anti-Aging Serum did not irritate my skin at all.

I could tell after applying the serum that the skin around my cheeks were slightly tighter when I try to smile or poof out my cheeks.

I don't really have any wrinkles yet to test the product on, but I do tend to get fine lines around my eyes. After applying the serum, those fine lines were less noticeable.

Check out this serum on amazon.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Weight Guru Bluetooth Smart Connected Body Fat Scale

I received the Weight Gurus Bluetooth Smart Scale through a promotion.

Product Info: 
  • Accurate Measurements from four high quality strain gauge sensors and high precision electronics 
  • Easy-to-Read
  • 3.25" LCD screen with large numbers and bright blue backlight 
  • Measures weight, body mass index, lean mass, body fat, water weight, and bone mass
  • Optional Smartphone tracking with bluetooth technology (Must have bluetooth turned on to sync info)  
  • Uses App WeightGURUS for Smartphone tracking (with bluetooth) 
  • 5 year warranty 
  • Uses 4 AAA batteries 
  • Stainless Steel Conductors 
  • 8 User Memory
  • Tempered safety glass platform
  • Weighs up to 400Ibs
  • List of all Bluetooth compatibility can be found here.  


First thing I noticed when received this scale was how well protected it was in the packaging. I've received other scales where the glass front is not well protected. Items can get broken in shipping very easily, which I'm always worried about. I was very pleased to see how well the company protects their product. 

There was a sticker right on the front of the scale stating what App (WeightGURUS) works with bluetooth to help sync and track the weighing information. The App then gives you instructions on how to sync the scale and the user to the smartphone app. 


I did have a bit of difficulty with trying to set up the users to the scale and sync it to the app with different users. It kept replacing the first user to the new synced device, rather than syncing to the next available user. It took a few tries to get it right.

The scale is super easy to read with several measurements that get taken. I was impressed with how much information the scale provides. I also really liked how it was set up on the App when the information was synced. 

Note: the syncing does not work unless the Bluetooth is turned on on the Smartphone. 

Check this scale out on amazon.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Multipurpose Bags by Dot & Dot


I received the Multi Purpose Bag through a promotion.

Product Info:
  • X-Small - 7.5 x 3.5 x 1" 
  • Small - 8 x 6 x 1"
  • Medium - 10 x 8 x 1" 
  • Large 14 x 10 x 1" 
  • Waterproof mesh 
  • Easy to open
  • Each bag includes a clip to attach bag to handles 
I choose the small size of the multi purpose bags. I figured the size would be perfect for some of my make-up collection. I wanted to be able to find my most used or favorite make-up, so I stuck them in this mesh bag to help stay organized.

The waterproof mesh allows me to see what is all in the bag and what I'm grabbing out with ease. The zipper is heavy duty, which is nice for frequent use. 

The clip makes it super easy to clip to handles of other bags, especially when traveling. 

I don't have to worry about the items getting wet inside this bag. There's a plastic covering underneath the mesh that helps protect the items inside. 

The bag can be used for anything! The x-small would be perfect for some of my electronics and wires. I didn't think of that when I selected a size. Oh well, I still love the size of the small. It's perfect for my favorite make-up. 

The dot & dot bags would be great for organizing, traveling, or storing.

Check out these bags on amazon.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Stretch Mark & Scar Cream



I received the Stretch Mark and Scar Cream from InstaNatural through a promotion.

Product Info:
  • Minimizes appearance of stretch marks or scars
  • Prevents new marks from forming
  • Helps moisturize areas where collagen has weakened
  • Can be used on hips, stomach, arms, thighs, etc.
  • Enhances elasticity of skin
  • Made with: Vitamin C, Cocoa Butter, Rosehip Oil, Mango Butter, Grapeseed Oil, Evening Primorose Oil
When I first tried this product, the oil and lotion/butter parts had separated a bit. After shaking up the product, it was mixed together better. 

The cream reminded me a lot like lotion. It was a deep moisturizer, which was great. It absorbed quickly as well. It had no strong over powering scent. I had worried the rosehip oil would make it have too much of a strong perfume, but it didn't. 

I was an infrequent user of this stretch mark cream. I didn't get into the habit of putting it on daily. When I did apply the cream, I noticed that some of my stretch marks did reduce in appearance.  My more defined ones didn't change much. I usually used the Stretch Mark and Scar Cream on my arms and stomach. I probably would have seen more results if I had used the cream more frequently. 

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Monday, November 10, 2014

Moda VoxBox


I received the Moda VoxBox from Influenster a few weeks ago and have been able to try out many of the products that were inside.


* Here is a list of what was inside: *


1. Rimmel London Scandaleyes Rockin Curves Mascara







This mascara helps lengthen the eye lashes. The color I received was a black, which is what I love my mascara to be. The curved brush is a bit odd to use, but it does help prevent some clumping and adds volume.

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 2. Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick



The bright red color is great. The lipstick helps moisturize the lips and doesn't rub off too quickly. It last for a few hours. No strong smell either.



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3. Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lip Liner

The lip liner goes on clear and helps moisturize around the outside of the lips. It helps keep lipstick where it needs to be as well.

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4. Puffs SoftPack

The Puffs Softpack is perfect for road trips or on-the-go. I like having mine in my room or in my car. The soft pack takes up less room than a normal box of kleenexes, in my opinion.These tissues do not have as much lotion as I'm used to, but they are still soft. 



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5. Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer 

I'm usually not a fan of most lotions. I tend to be very picky with how they leave my hands feeling, but I do actually like this lotion. It leaves the hands feeling silky. The lotion absorbs quickly and helps hold in moisture. It's perfect for in the fall or winter weather when hands and skin are very dry.

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6. Resource Natural Spring Water

I prefer Natural Spring Water over Purified water, so I was thankful to see that it was spring water. It's refreshing, which is good. Though, the water does have a slight aftertaste. I'm extremely picky with water, and I even like this one.

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7. Hair Food Moisture Hair Mask

The name of this "Hair Food" always makes me laugh. The mental image I get each time is just amusing.

Anyways, not a lot of this product is needed, otherwise it makes the hair look oily or greasy. 

I tend to use it on my ends, which is the part of my hair that always gets dry and broken. It helps hydrate my hair and keep it healthy and soft feeling. My ends don't feel as dry after using this product. 

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8. Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa 


This cocoa has a great chocolate flavor. It's not too rich or weak. This cocoa is made with milk, so it gets it a real creamy flavor. It taste amazing. 


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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Almost Perfect eBook



I received the eBook Almost Perfect through a promotion.

Book description: 
A Saturday off-road outing leads to a burned-out car with a man's body inside: a young and successful lawyer found dead, with no known enemies.

Three women, all deeply connected in some way to the victim, are swept into the investigation, involving a post-WWII love affair, an embezzlement case, and a brilliant police detective. When the truth is revealed, secrets are exposed – they must all face a difficult, complex, and unexpected reality.
Almost Perfect is a light thriller, which does not require a thorough reading to trace the hidden details. You will find a sophisticated, intriguing story, variety in the narration, and many secondary stories (interesting in themselves), connecting to a harmonious overall picture. It has humanity and longing for warmth and love.

 The writer sets her stories in the real world, where the smells, tastes and feelings are known and accessible to the reader. These make the book enjoyable, thrilling, and allow the reader to connect with the characters.

Review:
Almost Perfect kept me on my toes wondering who had killed the lawyer, Lior. Every time I or the characters had thought we figured out who the killer was, something else came up. Whether it was new evidence or an alibi.

Nili is convidenced that one of her friends did not kill the other friend's boyfriend. The one killed and the accused did have an affair a year or more ago. Relationships and friendships are tested. Nili must look for help in the investigator and her ex-husband to get answers.

Each time they come one step closer, new information comes up bringing them two steps back. Some questions are answered, but new questions arrive each time.

Tamar, Lior's girlfriend, goes to spend time with the father who had adopted her. She needs to get her mind off what happened and help him with what he's being accused of, which happens to be with the money that disappeared from his community.

Tamar hears her father's story, which happens to answer more questions that had been arising. She learns that the people she knows or had known are more closely related than she realized. She learns that those she had cared about had secrets they were hiding. Now she must choose to help someone and his family that she once loved or do what's right by the law and her friends.

Check it out on amazon.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Friday, November 7, 2014

TUO-Phone Case



I received the TUO-Phone Case through a promotion.

This phone case works for smaller phones, such as the iPhone 5 and under. iPhone 6 and Andriods do not fit in this case.

The case size is (rear pocket) 4.88 x .44 x 2.75 inches and (front pocket) 4.75 x .44 x 2.75 inches.

The phone case also works with iPods.

I have an Andriod, so this phone case doesn't fit my phone. I used it for my old broken iPod (which is what I mainly use for music) and my newer iPod (which I use for games). The phone case fit both of those iPods with their cases on. The newer iPod has an otterbox on it, so it fits in the rear pocket. The other fits with it's rubber case in the front pocket.

The leather material of the phone case is durable. The soft, velvet, inner lining helps protect the content in the case from getting any nicks or scratches.

Check it out on amazon. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Glow Stick Bracelets



I received the Glow Stick Bracelets by Good Stuff through a promotion.

I don't think I have ever seen so many glow sticks in my life in one place besides during 5k Glow Runs. 

They came at a perfect time for Halloween. 

My family and I used some of the glow sticks with the toilet paper roll trick to leave in bushes and scare people. 


The glowing eyes were creepy and fun to have around in the house and outside. They weren't too scary to freak out children, but the glow stick eyes were enough to add a creepy appeal. 

Sadly, this activity doesn't turn out well on camera or I would have posted pictures of what this looked like in the dark. 

Majority of the glow sticks were not used for this reason. Many are still in the tube they came in, which provided excellent protection to keep the glow sticks from cracking and glowing. 

My nephews and niece still want to make a giant circle with all the glow sticks left over to see how big it would turn out to be. Unfortunately, we have not had the time to get together to do this.

Check it out on amazon.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Small Packing Organizers by Dot & Dot


I received the Small Packing Organizer by Dot & Dot through a promotion. 

Product Info: 
  • Comes in an assortment of colors, which can be found on here
  • Small Packing Cube Size: 11" x 6.75" x 3"
  • Available in 1-Piece or 4-Piece Sets 
  • See through mesh allows you to see what's inside
  • Helps provide organization in luggage or packing 
I didn't have any plans on traveling anywhere, so I used the Small Packing Organizers for storing some of my beauty products that I have.

I was amazed at how much these small cubes could hold. I had thought the small organizers would be smaller, but they turned out to be the perfect size.

These Small Packing Organizers by Dot & Dot would be perfect for packing small items, such as socks, underwear, or bras, etc.

They would also work great for scarfs, beauty products, bathroom products, and more.

Note: If traveling on a plane or through the mountains, it is best to store any liquids in plastic baggies to avoid leaking. 

Check out this product on amazon.


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.