My Varisty VoxBox is Finally Here!

Yesterday I picked up my third VoxBox to date; the Varsity VoxBox.  It was full of products geared toward college students, and I'm actually really pleased with the contents*!

 VoxBoxes are so awesome because they give you the opportunity to try a variety of new products without having to commit to the first purchase.  And let me just say, a good majority of the products I've gotten from Influenster, I've also purchased when I ran out.

The Products:

Tide PODS Detergent

Retail Price: $4.99 for a 16ct.

I'm pretty excited to try these out because as a broke college kid, I need all the resources available to keep my clothes intact and vibrant**.  I'll let you guys know how my clothes turn out this weekend after I do laundry.

Airheads Xtreme Bites

Price: $1.69 for 6oz. bag

Okay, so these are delicious.  So delicious that my boyfriend and I have eaten almost the entire bag since I brought them home . . . last night.  Buy these, they're fantastic.

Clearasil Daily Clear Refreshing Superfruit Wash

Price: $6.49

The information card that accompanied the products in my VoxBox describes this product as a daily cleanser "formulated with a blend of Superfruit Extracts, Vitamin B3 and blemish prevention for radiant skin day after day."  I received three samples, and used my first this morning*** and it was absolutely fantastic!  Three hours later, my face still feels amazing and the scent was so fresh.  I've been looking for a great cleanser that won't dry my face out, but won't make it too oily either and I'm hopeful that I've found that product.

NYC New York Color Big Bold Plumping & Shine Lip Gloss

Price: $3.99

 

I'm not big on lip glosses because they usually leave my lips feeling really sticky, but I decided to give this gloss a shot anyway.  Honestly, this will most likely be a gloss that sits at the bottom of my purse for months.  It did make my lips pretty plump, though, so there's that.  I think for someone who enjoys wearing lip gloss, this would be a perfect product.

Kiss Nail Dress

Price: $6.99

 

I was so excited to try these nail appliques out that I've already applied them, and absolutely LOVE them!  I was on the fence at first because I had a really bad experience with a different brand, but I'm so glad I gave them a shot.  In fact, I've loved every single one of the Kiss nail products I've received**** from Influenster.  So yeah, buy these.  You won't be disappointed.

Look out in the coming days for more reviews of the specific products mentioned above.  And please, leave any feedback in the comments section below.  I'd love to hear your thoughts about any of the products.

Disclaimer:  I received all of these products complimentary from Influenster.  Any and all opinions expressed here are mine and mine alone.

*Sidenote:  Although, let's be real, a flash drive would have been awesome, too!
**Because buying new clothes every six months:  Ain't nobody got time (or money) for that.
***Well, afternoon.  It's Saturday, I'm allowed to forgo washing my face until the afternoon.
****And Kiss normally throws in a $1 off coupon with each products, so that's pretty awesome, too.

These Kiss Nail Dress Decals are Awesome!

 

I received a set of the Kiss Nail Dress decals complimentary as part of my Varisty VoxBox from Influenster. I was very apprehensive because I've only used these types of  nail appliques once, and it was a complete fiasco. In fact, it was so much of a fiasco that I vowed never to try them again. As I opened the package and pulled out the decals along with the file, I grew more worried, but decided to give them a shot anyway. My expectations for my manicure were very low, to say the least.
However, I removed the first decal from the plastic, placed it on my nail, smoothed, filed, and then repeated the process nine more times without a single problem.

 

From start to finish, this manicure took approximately twenty minutes, and there was no dry time! As a piece of advice, though, I would suggest trimming the appliques once they're on your fingers as this made the filing off the excess process much easier for me. I also had to re-file my nails a few times after the manicure just to ensure that I had gotten all the excess decal. Overall, these are an excellent product and I will certainly be utilizing my $1 off coupon I received along with them.

 

 

 

Pros:

• Incredibly fast application
• No drying time
• Shiny, beautiful, and effortless 

Cons:

• Takes forever to file off excess decal

Bottom Line:

I would definitely recommend Kiss NailDress decals to anyone willing to try them.  They come in an array of styles, colors, and designs and are salon quality.  The next time I purchase these (and yes, there will certainly be a next time) I plan on painting my nails first and then cutting the appliques in different shapes for a really funky and fun manicure.  If you have the opportunity to try these delightful, and cost effective nail appliques I highly urge you to!  

Compared to the more expensive brands of these nail appliques out there, Kiss not only stands up to the competition, but it knocks them out.