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Northern, Virginia, United States
I am a mother of 3, an educated homemaker, a MAKE-UP ARTIST and Fashionista. I love to live life lavishly and enjoy the finer things in life all while saving money...
Come read about how to live FABULOUS while paying FRUGAL prices...

Friday, January 13, 2012

Vox-Box Mentos Pure Fresh!

The Mentos Pure Fresh Fresh Mint reminds me a little of my favorite gum ever Extra Polar Ice. Only  difference instead of flavor crystals in a stick form like Polar Ice, Mentos Pure Fresh offers a cold burst of freshness without any frills with its almost concentrated liquid center. I was was originally thinking by the depictions on the package that there would be some kind of liquid center in each pellet. However after trying this and researching this I found that to be just an assumption indeed there is no such center! I did actually find a picture of the center on a Mentos sponsored website and this is what I found. 
(Seems someone cut one in half and took a picture! Good idea too bad I couldn't do this since I ate all mine in a flash!!!!)

Otherwise, this is a good chew, consistent, a bit on the soft side, but quite enjoyable.
WITH AN AMAZINGLY LONG FLAVOR LENGTH!!!
A NEW STAPLE IN MY PURSE!!!
"I received this product complimentary through Influenster in their Holiday VoxBox program. This is 100% my own honest opinion. No one has influenced me otherwise and I was in no way compensated financially. This review is solely based on my own experience with this product."

NYC New York Color, Vox Box Product Review

So as you, my readers know, I was selected for the Influenster Holiday VoxBox packed full of products to review. When I opened to the box I was very excited to find a product I didn't even know existed and has since became a staple in my beauty arsenal the NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine


Now, I’m a lip gloss fanatic. So much so I have over 40 lip products alone, and have to hear my boyfriend complain about how much gloss can over person use. Or better yet complain about how much money I "waste" on useless or unneeded lip products, typically "really another one, don't you have enough." When I respond that I don't own this color, I hear "that is what I heard last time." I seriously have a makeup addiction that has manifested itself in a full blown and consuming way! I reapply lip color, lip gloss, or lip shine over and over again throughout the day at least 50 times.

This being said!

New York Color Liquid Lipshine is available in 10 on-trend shades from neutral nudes, to berries and fuchsias. 
(They also have some matching or solo use lip stains that are in rocking colors too!)

New York Color generously provided their Liquid Lipshine in Nude York City. This shade is fantastic as a natural or day look. It provides just a tint of color, but adds a great shine to your lips. It also works great I found over bold lipsticks to tone them down and make them more everyday! I liked it a lot over my RED lip color I use from Rimmel, with this NYC gloss over, then I tapped on a small amount of the NYX gold shimmer powder and blotted! See Below picture! 
(I did out line with Red Wet & Wild lip liner as well as around my lips to prevent bleeding and running used the Mary Kay Signature Out Liner Pencil)




The Liquid Lipshine contains these pure pigments that create a 3-D gloss effect. I love the gloss it gave my lips without that sticky feeling. The Lipshine is also packed with Vitamin E which provides such a great moisturizing feel. Even after a long day, my lips still felt so soft and moisturized.
Buy ItNYC New York Color products are available at great budget friendly prices, from $.99 to $4.99. Liquid Lipshine retails for just $2.49! I know for me any time I can find quality make up at a bargain price is a plus. You can find this lipshine and other NYC New York Color products at Walmart, Target, Rite Aid, CVS, Family Dollar, Duane Reade, Kmart, and HEB just to name a few. Visit newyorkcolor.com to check out all shades and fun products from New York Color!

"I received this product complimentary through Influenster in their Holiday VoxBox program. This is 100% my own honest opinion. No one has influenced me otherwise and I was in no way compensated financially. This review is solely based on my own experience with this product."

Vox-Box “imPRESS Press-on Manicure" Review!

So readers this is One of the products I Received complimentary through the influenster holiday 2011 vox-box Program!

Let's Just say In all Honesty I was and continue to be less than "impress"ed.... I think the review I submitted sums it up!


-I spent 30 minutes applying the nails that actually fit my nail bed! 


-The adhesive was a seemingly very cheap material.


-The product lasted less that 30 minutes, Also for around or over $6.00 for the actually product If to purchase retail (remember I tested mine free of charge) that is an average of $2+ per 10 minutes and in today's day and age I know I personally don't have money to waste like that!



I think the review found below Is about the perfect Summary of my experience everything I already stated and this was actually what I submitted on the product review page on the influenster.com site!!!!


(I ALSO SEE A LOT OF WOMEN COMMENTING ON HOW WHEN THEY DID LAST THEY WERE ACTUALLY VERY PAINFUL! NOW THIS ISN"T MY EXPERIENCE JUST SERVING AS ALL THE INFO I KNOW AND OR EXPERIENCED!)


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HORRENDOUS PRODUCT FAIL
Quick Take:
never buy, awful, waste, dislike, cheap
Usage Tips:
do not buy!!!!
The Verdict:
=TOTAL PRODUCT FAIL!!!! as previously stated!!!
So disapointed!

-The sizes didn't fit me. (Not one fit my pinky.)
-The adhesive tabs were so hard to pull off and so after using my teeth the adhesive was no good anymore.
-After putting them on they lasted about 30 minutes, (until I had to remove my 10 month old out of his car seat!)

They took about 20 minutes to put on and lasted less than 30!!!

=TOTAL PRODUCT FAIL!!!!

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Now this is the information impress and Broadway wanted to make sure to share with all their readers!

"imPRESS Press-On Manicure

This changes everything!

Introducing imPress Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails, the revolutionary way to apply polish! Featuring advanced nail technology, you can get a salon-perfect manicure in seconds – simply peel off, press on, and you're done. There's no drying, a killer shine and a manicure that lasts up to a week! And, imPress is so easy to remove, you can change it up to match your mood as often as you want. Check out all 36 colors and patterns, including trendy brights, classic darks and animal prints. With imPress, your nails will always be your best accessory.

imPress Manicure retails for $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns, and is available at CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and more. For a full list of online and in-store retailers, visitimPressManicure.comwhere you can download an exclusive coupon and virtually try on all the colors and patterns!"
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This was A TOTALLY UN"IMPRESS"IVE PRODUCT, although VERY CUTE DESIGNS I found it time
consuming, painful, and impractical!!!!!!

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Acne Free 3 Step Facial Cleansing System Review

WATCH MY REVIEW (First Vlog Ever!!) OR READ AT THE VERY BOTTOM!!!



This is my first vlog to start with so please be kind!

This is me doing my review of the AcneFree, 
"24 HOUR ACNE CLEARING SYSTEM"


Here is some product info from the company sponsored site AcneFree.com:
"DERMATOLOGIST RECOMMENDED FOR:
The most common skin disorder — moderate acne. Occasional breakouts typically include small blackheads, whiteheads and blemishes."
*It caries a 5/5 star rating at "AcneFree.com"*



Here is some additional info about the AnceFree System from the Amazon.com market:
"See results in as little as 3 days! Clinically proven to fight acne 24/7. Breakthrough time-released Benzoyl Peroxide formula. For all skin types and ethnicities. For all ages - teens to adults. Dermatologist preferred 3-step system for acne. A major breakthrough in acne treatments. Time released Benzoyl Peroxide formula works 24/7. Is powerful yet non-irritating. Use the Acne-Free 3-Step System every day, twice a day. Even after acne clears, continue using for preventative care. Step 1 - Purifying Cleanser: Purifies, gently exfoliates dead skin cells and removes clogging dirt, oil and impurities leaving skin fresh and clean. Non-irritating formula, delivers Benzoyl Peroxide directly onto skin to attach and eliminate bacteria. Step 2 - Renewing Toner: Gently remove dead skin cells and revitalize and renew with this skin balancing formula. Deeply penetrates to remove excess oil leaving skin feeling clean, fresh and perfectly toned. Prepares skin for Step 3. Step 3 - Repairing Lotion: Fast working medicine provides the most effective acne prevention available. Attacks bacteria to kill acne and blackheads before they start. Breakthrough Time-Released Benzoyl-Peroxide provides all day oil control and works 24/7 to keep pores acne-free! Made in USA."
*It caries a 3.5/5 star rating at "Amazon.com"*



that I would get some of my re views up as soon as I could!



So here it is!



I would like to note when I bought this from my local shoppers I paid $24.99 for this system, however on their site it is $19.99, with $7.45 shipping for a total of $27.44.....




FOR ALL VIEWERS I PAID FOR ALL THESE PRODUCTS ON MY OWN AND THESE OPINIONS ARE MY PERSONAL ONES, IN NO WAY WAS I COMPENSATED FOR THESE PRODUCTS OR THIS VIDEO!!!



Thanks For Stopping By and I Hope This Helps If Your Considering This Product!!!!



Sincerely,
Megan

BOTTOM LINE 

(in my opinion)!!!

Watch the video, and buy the product, this stuff in my opinion bet ProActive, and Clinique 3 steps butt's!!! 

This product is awesome, I DID notice a difference within the fist 24 hours, and was clear by day 3!!!!

Its $20-$25 bucks and if it works you're looking at $300 a year for a flawless, for me a flawless face means a lot of savings in: Foundations, Concealers, Cover-ups, Blemish Control Tx (once I bought from Bare Minerals it was $27.00 for a 3g jar and didn't even work AT ALL!), skin corrector and blemish pencils!!!
^I'd honestly probably save^

Let's do the math!!
...........
$500 in base/foundation type makeup per year
- the $300 in AcneFree for 12 months 
^ (12x$25)
= $200 saved using AcneFree compared to what was spent covering my blemishes before


!~*BROKEN DOWN*~!
(THIS MEANS I SAVE $200 COMPARED TO THE PREVIOUS YEAR on what I used to cover NOT FIX, and I HAVE CLEAR SKIN!!!)

!!!!WINNING!!!!

A YOGURT *TO DIE FOR* EVERYONE MUST TRY!!!!

I WANT TO WRITE A QUICK THUMBS UP RAVE ABOUT THIS YOGURT I TRIED TODAY AND WAS KNOCKED OFF MY SEAT!!!


LITERALLY IT WAS AN ORGASM IN MY MOUTH!!!
FORGET BETTER THAN SEX CAKE, OR DEATH BY CHOCOLATE!!!


This is an AWESOME TASTING, HEALTHY and AFFORDABLE Treat I Stumbled on @ Walmart in the Manassas Mall...... 





It was so delicious as I was eating it I found myself making mild moans of Ecstasy for the sheer amazing taste in my mouth!! I also started PHOTOGRAPHING the yogurt as I was eating so I could share with my readers.

WHY I AM SHARING OUT OF EVERYTHING A YOGURT!!!! 
Well all the ♥ statements ♥ below sum up the best yogurt I have ever had!!!!

♥ It was so rich and vibrant with colors. 


♥ It comes in diferent varieties: 
 Fage Total Classic
 Fage Total 2%
 Fage Total 0%

  • ♥ Delicious Flavors: ♥ 
  • ......
  • ♦ Classic and 2% 
  • • Strawberry 
  • • Peach
  • • Cherry
  • • Honey
  • • Blueberry
  • • Plain Individual Sized
  • • Plain Family Sized
  • ......
  • ♦  FOR THE 0% 
  • • Cherry-Pomegrante
  • • Blueberry-Acai
  • • Honey
  • • Mango-Guanabana
  • • Strawberyy-Goji
  • • Plain Individual Sized
  • • Plain Family Sized

♥ Their Awesome Website Has Some GREAT LOOKING & EASY RECIPES 
(Everything from Snacks, Lunches, Dinners & Desserts)  
  click the dish name to go to the link  
Caramelized Apple Brulee

TO

Lamb Cutlets With An Herb Crust And Yogurt Dressing

  • ♥ Creamy Texture (Not Like Some Runny Ones I've Had) 

Don't mind my CRAZY sparkly Zebra high tops!!!
  • ♥ Great Value 
(I'd check Wal-Mart fist since they tend to be cheaper than most food retail stores & most mass retailers.)

  • ♥ Healthy and Filling (speaking of 1 serving/container) 

This is a just a few!!!!!
That is the Cherry I ate!!!!

  • ♥ SUPER BONUS!!!!! My 10 month old and 5 year love and EAT IT UP as well!!! 
  • (side note.....)
  • AND THEY ARE PICKY KIDDOS!!!! 

IN MY OPINION:
LADIES & GENTS YOU MUST TRY THIS!!!!!
I enjoyed it as my lunch with some carrots and ranch, not all together of course!!!
I was able to enjoy every bite, and wanted to savor it!!!
I was able to share it with my 10 month old and still feel satisfied!
I HAD THE 2% Cherry, and I am buying the rest of the flavors next time I go grocery shopping!!!!
The only MINOR grip I have is I eat my yogurt by scooping some yogurt then some cherry sauce on the side. (I don't mix it up!) And near the end of the yogurt I had run out of Cherry sauce! So that as I see it is the only small flaw!!!! 
Yet it tasted so good I was OVERALL very pleased...
Those last few bites I fed Baby Aj, and he was full!!!
TRUST ME YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED AND FOR UNDER $1.25! 
CAN YOU GO WRONG WITH THAT PRICE?


LASTLY I RECOMMEND CHECKING OUT THE LINK BELOW TO THEIR SITE THEY ARE SPONSORING AN AWESOME GIVE AWAY!!!!

^CLICK HERE TO ENTER^
♥ Greece is a land of tradition, good living and extraordinary beauty. ♥ 
♥  The place where FAGE all started. Come experience it with us. ♥ 
♥ First-class* round-trip airfare. ♥ 
World class luxury, sea-view hotel accommodations for 8 days and 7 nights. ♥ 
♥ Tour Athens, Crete and the FAGE Factory! ♥