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What was in the VoxBox?:

Rimmel Gentle Eye Makeup Remover

Rimmel London’s Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Eyeliners

NYC New York Color Expert Last Lip Color

Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane® Decaf Green Tea

Fruit Vines® Bites

EcoTools Styler + Smoother Hair Brush

Boots No7 Protect & Perfect ADVANCED Serum

McCormick Gourmet Thyme

PRODUCT(s) INFORMATION:

 Rimmel Gentle…

In my Frosty Voxbox I received a sample of Boots No7 Protect and Perfect Intense Advanced Serum (Retail price $29.99). From the product description I received on my “info card” from the Voxbox:

"This clinically proven serum is even more effective at reducing the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles, for younger looking skin in two weeks."

Pretty big claims but most skincare products usually have the same song and dance. It’s what people want right? Younger, firmer skin, and we want it fast. Yesterday if possible. What really matters is how they live up to those claims.

I’m only 30 and although I like to think I have pretty youthful skin (acne and all) I can’t deny that my skin has been through a lot. 30 years. Smoking from age 14 to 27. City living for 7 years, gross smog and toxins everywhere. So many summer days spent in the sun, most with a replacement of sunscreen for baby oil (I know, I cringe over the memories). And I’ve lived in Texas all my life, I’ve never been able to escape the sun.

So now that I’m older and I actually think about things like skincare, I’m always on the lookout for good products that work, for a great cost. I don’t think I’m alone in this quest. I’ve never used any products from Boots before receiving this sample from Influenster. In fact I’m not sure if I’ve ever heard of them before. But open mind I began using this product on the areas I’m concerned about: my eye area and where “frown lines” occur. I’ve been accused of having RBF (Resting Bitch Face) more than once, I don’t want to look more unhappy because of some lines!

When I was applying for the first time, my skin did look firmer and brighter almost instantly. The product went on smoothly and gently. I have acne prone skin so I was worried that it might break me out, sometimes using new products does, but I didn’t have any problems with it clogging my pores or irritating my skin.

I don’t know if it did what it said though, in giving me younger looking skin in two weeks. Yes when I applied the product it made my skin look better, but I don’t think it had any lasting results, only when I put the product on did I notice any change.

I only received a small sample though it also came with a coupon for $2 off a full size bottle. Compared to other products I’ve used with similar results, even without the coupon this is the least expensive, most effective anti aging treatment so I will be buying a full size bottle next time I’m at the store. I think two weeks is too short a time frame to notice any kind of results for almost any product out there, so I think with continued use I should begin to see noticeable and marked improvements to my skin’s trouble areas.

Overall I would score this product 8/10. The price is minimal compared to other brands of similar products and it works just as good if not better than some of the more expensive creams and serums. I think with continued use as well the skin in time will look better than before the start of using the serum. Just like with any skincare product keep your feet on the ground and look for feasible results, not fantasy 😉

I was able to try out Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Serum from Influenster for free recently. It's an anti-aging serum and it worked great! I saw some improvements in the color of my face and I just looked a little healthier as I used it. Can't wait to see more results! 

This serum is great for those who have very dry skin. It is very hydrating and goes on smoothly. The serum feels rich without being heavy. If you use it around the eyes it does not cause puffiness like some other heavier creams might. Great for day or night application and also makes a smooth base for your foundation!

Hello! Wow I've really been slacking on this tumblr thing. I've been really busy with work and trying to balance my personal life, so it's been really exhausting. So I have here my review of everything I recieved in my FrostyVoxBox from Influenster that I recieved back in December (yup I'm late). Below is everything I received:

Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Decaf Green Tea - To be honest, I am not a tea drinker unless it's iced. However, I did decide to give this tea a try. I was surprised to see two tea bags in the pouch, so I gave the other tea bag to my dad, how absolutely loves to drink tea (I'm saying tea a lot!). Even though I was not a fan of the taste; which had a very strong peppermint flavor, my dad seemed to really enjoy it. I would go with my dad's opinion since he is the expert in tea.

No7 Protect & Perfect ADVANCED Serum - As an estetician, I am always looking for great skincare products. This product claims to "reduce the appearance of fine lines for younger skin in just two weeks". And with any skincare product, it's hard to see a difference in your skin if you only use a product once; it needs to be used consistently for you to see results. While I've only used the serum once, I did notice that my skin felt so much smoother and more alive. 

McCormick Gourmet Thyme - I was laughing when i saw this in the VoxBox, as I really don't cook! Sad I know. So I gave this to my mom and she made pasta fagioli with it. As with all my mom's cooking, this soup came out tasting delicious. I'm not sure if it was all because of the thyme.

EcoTools Hair Brush - I love when round brushes have a mixture of boar brissles and plastic brissles; I feel like it helps with my curly hair for when I'm tryingto blow dry it straight. Using this brush was so simple, and it wasn't super heavy in my hand. I really didn't see a difference from my other round brush as far as how fast my hair dries and how it looked, but it is a cheaper alternative that does give good results.

Fruit Vines Bites - WOW JUST WOW!!! These things were so addicting. I love any candy that is cherry flavored, so I knew these would be up my alley. I know I'll be rephrasing these, but not too often as these are very sugary. 

Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner - I was very surprised with the stay power and pigmentation of this eyeliner. They weren't lying when they said it's waterproof! It glides on the eyes so easily, and the color is so dark. 

Rimmel Gentle Eye Makeup Remover - I was in need of a new makeup remover as I ran out of my other one, so I was happy to see this in my box. It was able to take off my regular makeup pretty easily, but I did need to use extra cotton squares. It was a challenge to get the waterproof eyeliner off, though!

NYC Expert Last Lip Color in Sugar Plum - With prior experience to NYC lipstick, I didnot have high hopes for this one. However, I was pleasantly surprised with the pigentation and how beautiful the color looked on my lips. Sugar Plum comes off as a natural pink color with some shimmer. It also lasted for a pretty long time without fading.