Influenster Review: PROFOOT Pedi-Rock

I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

This is another product for the feet that I really should not be reviewing, this time because my feet are probably the most ticklish part of my body and even doing a pedicure is a challenge. Oddly, I have tried using pumice stones several times over the past 20+ years that I have been aware of them. I am one of those people who wants to take part in a every beauty ritual I learn of including ones for the feet, but alas, I can never run anything along the bottom or sides of my feet more than once without ending up in hysterics.

For this product I was solely looking to see if I could actually touch it to my feet and not start laughing hysterically.

Influenster Go VoxBox: Preview Post

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

This is the preview post I normally do before actually reviewing products received from Influenster. I will admit now and probably before every review posted after this from this series that I was really surprised I qualified for this box because part of the survey to qualify asked for food allergies and I listed gluten and dairy. Two of the food items have dairy and one has gluten. The third one doesn’t have either of those, but it does have stevia which I don’t eat because my brother have a serve allergic reaction to it and I am afraid to eat anything with it. So those three things will be tried by my husband and the review of them will be what my husband tells me.

Freebies: Influenster: Kiss

When I reviewed the Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure for Influenster I applied for the Brand Challenge as well.  For this brand challenge they just had to see that I had completed all of the required steps, which I did.  But you can still never be sure if you are actually going to qualify, they may not have gotten enough prizes to give to everyone who completed the challenge if they had an unusually high number of applicants and other possible reasons I am sure I could come up with if I thought long and hard enough about it.

I would like to thank Influenster and Kiss for these products and making it possible for me to receive them.

Freebies: Influenster: Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+

So when I reviewed the Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Gelastic for Influenster I also applied for the Brand Challenge which meant I was in the running for some other free hair products fromfrom Schwarzkopf.  But since I have very little hair thanks to scalp pain from unknown source when my hair gets longer than 1/2 an inch and I had tested the Gelastic on my husband, I didn't actually think I would be one of the people selected.  So imagine my surprised when I got an email saying I had been selected to receive one of the limited number of prize packages.

I would like to thank Influenster and Schwarzkopf Professional for these products and making it possible for me to receive them.

Influenster Review: Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield Mouthwash

I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

On July 9, 2013 I received my third Influenster box with a bottle of Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield Mouthwash, which I posted about the next morning on Instagram because we pick up the mail very late at night sometimes.

Influenster Thoughts About…: NYC New York Color Applelicious Glossy Lip Balm

I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

This is a Thoughts About because I am allergic to Avocado and so putting this on would not be a good idea.  I did get my husband to try it once just so I could see what it would look like color wise but at the time he was working on a project for work and I wasn't going to keep interrupting him every few minutes to see how long the color lasted or how long the moisture from the balm lasted.  I eventually gave this to my husband's mother so that it would not be wasted.

Influenster Review: Tastykake® Kandy Bar Kakes S'Mores

I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

For this product the criteria are based solely on what flavors should be present in a S'Mores and whether or not the flavors are in a S'Mores balance.  I did have my husband try this product because this is something I cannot eat and I am not sure I have ever had a S'More so I wouldn't know what it was supposed to taste like anyway.  My husband on the other hand has had S'Mores before and is actually able to eat them.

For this review I asked my husband to try this and let me know the following:

Does it taste of chocolate?

Does it taste of graham cracker?

Does it taste of marshmallow?

Are the three flavors in balance the way they would be in a S'Mores?

If no, what is the over riding flavor?

Lastly, I did ask him if he liked it, which is solely an opinion question and may not be reflective of what you would think of the taste.

Influenster Review: Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure

I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

For this product I had two criteria for I was looking for, one from the product claim and one basic use criteria.

The daily use criteria that I was looking for personally was, do the sizes of the nails actually match up to the sizes of my actual nails.

The claim on the front of the product is "lasts up to a week"  *"when applied properly" according to the side of the packaging.  So I will be also be seeing just how long the nails last on top of my nails as a manicure.

Influenster Review: Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Gelastic

I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

This product was tested on my husband because I have almost no hair thanks to having scalp pain if it grows over 1/4 to 1/2 an inch.

For this product I had two criteria that I was looking for, one from the product claim and one basic daily use criteria that I would have if I were able to use this.

The daily use criteria that I was looking for personally was, will the hair stay looking clean after applying the gel.  It doesn't have any specific claims on the finish it will give your hair other than "firm" which was on the card from influenster and that didn't really tell me a lot about how it was going to look.

The claim on the product was "ultra strong flex gel" with the add-on from influenster that it "provides all day definition and control".  For this I was looking to see how long my husband's hair would stay the way it was set in the morning.

Influenster Review: Secret Outlast Clear Gel Antiperspirant/Deodorant

I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

So for this product I have three criteria that I am testing for, two directly from the product claims and one is the basic daily use criteria. 

The primary concern is, does this prevent wetness and smell over the course of one day as that is how I imagine most people will use this. 

The first claim of the product is "keep it clear" along with the claim on the influenster card that it "leaves fewer white marks on clothes than the next leading invisible solid" so I tested to see if there were any white marks on clothing.

The second claim of the product is "48HR" which is expanded on the influenster card of "48 hour odor and wetness protection" and I did go for 48 hours without showering to see if this would really handle that.

Influenster Spring Fever VoxBox: Preview Post

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

As I have previously mentioned, I participate in the Influenster program, which, based on surveys completed, sends people products to test and review.  These reviews can be completed on the Influenster site, occasionally other brand websites, and on your own blog or YouTube channel.  Since speaking clearly is frequently not an option for me I went with writing blog posts.

This is going to be the first in a series of blog posts covering the different products received and what I think of them with possible feedback from my husband as well.  In one case the review will solely what my husband thinks of the product due to it being a food item that I cannot eat.  There is also one item in here that I am allergic to and my husband might be allergic to so I am not sure what is going to happen with that one.

This first post is the preview post and will list the products received and the descriptive text included for each product.  In the actual review posts, any text included on the packing will be included before the actual review.  Types of products that are not normally reviewed by this blog will also have explanatory text about what criteria were used when reviewing as they do not have standardized review forms.

Freebies: Influenster and transparency post

On a previous blog that didn't really have anything to do with makeup I did somehow manage to qualify for an Influenster Beauty Blogger Vox Box and received some free products:

NYC New York Color IndividualEyes Custom Compact: 0156-08 Dark Shadows was reviewed.

Kiss Ever Pro Lashes Starter Kit: 05 was reviewed.

Bath & Body Works Mini Candles: Had to give away because I have lots of scent allergies.

EBOOST: Never actually tried

Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin: I have less than 1 inch long hair so this never got tried.

Not Your Mother's Smooth Moves Frizz Control Hair Cream: I did actually try and review this.