Now, what is it? Influenster is an online community of people who basically love to try new products and review them. I like trying new things. I like free stuff. I like giving my opinions on things. Win, win, WIN!
Its pretty easy to join. It is 100% free to you. They give each member a little code to "advertise" the site...my link is here.
Now...you don't have to do anything on the site if you don't want to. The amount of participation you do is entirely up to you. There are quizzes you can take, connect your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, blog, etc. You can do reviews on products that are listed on the site. Its all pretty darn easy. I didn't do a whole lot in the first day I was on there. I created a profile. I connected my Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Foursquare and Instagram. I also reviewed one product. That's it. I got an email a few days later asking if I wanted to do a survey to possibly be selected for the holiday box. I did, and here we are.
I am happy to say I received my very first VoxBox from Influenster this afternoon. It was a lovely gift to receive in the mailbox after a day spent baking away for my little family gathering tomorrow. I'm also pretty dang excited about the products in the box!
Here's a quick snapshot (snagged from my Instagram) of the contents of the entire box:
Pretty beautiful, right? I'll give you a little rundown on each product inside the box.
- Quaker® Real Medleys Oatmeal+ - I got the cherry pistachio flavour. Direct link to the product is here. Retail value: $1.79/cup
- I'm not the biggest oatmeal fan but I do sometimes crave it on cold days. I'll try anything once, especially if cherries and pistachios are involved.
- NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine - I got the shade Nude York City. Direct link to the product is here. Retail value: $2.49
- I tried to take pictures of it on my lips and the cell phone camera does not do it justice. The shimmer in it is outstanding! I like that its a nude shade. I like the natural colour of my lips so this just adds a little punch of sparkle to them. It doesn't feel sticky at ALL. The scent is pleasant enough - kind of a vanilla berry scent. I have a feeling this will stay in my purse until it is completely used up.
- Kiss® Nail Dress™ - I got the leopard print, the number is 56708 or KDS10. Direct link to the product is here. Retail value: $6.99
- I...love...nail stuff! I've been growing my nails out but I do miss the nail art I used to get on my acrylics. This might be the type of thing I need to spruce up my nails when I'm feeling the need to go all mega girly. I'm contemplating putting these on for NYE. Not that I'll go anywhere...but I'll look pretty damn fly wearing them while drinking my wine at home!
- EBOOST® - got the pink lemonade flavour. Direct link to the product is here. Retail value: $28 for box of 20 effervescent powders, $39 for box of 30 effervescent powders, $39 for a box of 12 shots. I received one packet of powder.
- I'm not one of those girls who lives by the energy drinks. I like my coffee. Most energy drinks make me sick unless they have juice in them. Red Bull literally makes me throw up. This doesn't have sugar in it and uses green tea extract for the energy boost so maybe it will be easier on my system. I'll try it one day when I get in to work and see what it does for me.
- Goody® QuikStyle Brush - Paddle Styler. Direct link to the product is here. Retail value: $11.99
- This thing is really cool looking. There are microfiber bristles mixed in with the normal bristles of the brush to help dry your hair quicker as you are styling it. Anything that will speed up my morning routine is A-OK with me! I've already brushed my hair with it and I will say it is very comfortable in the hair. I have long-ish hair and it glides through easily without tangling. It is also soft against my head. I am not tender headed in the least bit though so I might not be the best judge of how comfy it is for everyone.
- Sole Society - $25 off first purchase code. The website is www.solesociety.com. The code, which they said we could share, is INFLUENSTER25 and expires on 1/31/13.
- I'm not sure if I will use this code. I did sign up for the site and there are some pretty cute shoes. The ones I like are mostly sold out in my size :( The prices start at $49.95...the flats I was looking at are that price. The boots were a little more, $69.95. The prices aren't bad...especially considering they are materials like genuine suede. I might break down and get a pair just to test the service.
- Montagne Jeunesse Face Mask - I received the raspberry-mango Fruit Smoothie mask. Direct link to the product is here. That page is from Wales, but it is the "official" product page. You can also buy these at Ulta and Walgreens. I'm sure you can other places as well. Retail value: $1.99
- I like facial masks. I'm also a sucker for mango. This particular mask is supposed to leave your skin feeling refreshed and softer. Sounds like something to try while I am on my little holiday vacation. :) Its all about rest/relaxation/renewal.
So that is the rundown of the products in the box. I will be testing them out and reviewing these products and you all can come along for the journey. I'll blog about it on here with photos, I will also try to create video blogs when warranted. My main video camera is on my computer though so I might try to use the phone or iPad to make some live from my bathroom! Ooo how exciting!
I did make a YouTube video of the unboxing check out my channel here. The videos are also listed on the side of the page.
Let me know if you have any questions about any of the products I received in the comments. I'll try and answer them as best I can. :)
Have a wonderful Christmas all!
~Robin
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