I want to start this post off by saying I was disappointed in this Valentine's Day Influenster #JadoreVoxBox and that's why I was in no hurry to write up my reviews on the products I've received.
This box was sitting in my rental office for over two weeks before they alerted me that I had a package and quite frankly, this box could've stayed there longer.
Here is what I got and my reviews:
Red Rose Simply Indulgent Teas: $4.49 for carton of 20 tea bags- I took a couple of packs of Creme Caramel tea to have at work to go along with my breakfast. I love caramel so I thought I would be pleased with the flavor, but it fell flat for me. I had a small cup of water and added my two tea bags and the flavor was just not strong enough. The caramel taste was weak, but I will say the aroma was strong. Disappointing because I had high expectations for this tea. I haven't tried the lemon flavor yet but I hope that one is good.
Boots Botanics Shine Away Ionic Clay Mask: $9.39- This mask was just ok to me. My apartment was hot due to the warm weather we were currently having here in Atlanta and the clay mask started liquifying and I didn't know it. I squeezed the tube to get the clay out and it squirted all over my sink and bathroom counter- what a mess! After I cleaned all that up, I added the mask to my face and allowed it to dry. Within 5 mins the mask was completely dried and ready to be washed off. I washed it off and my face felt soft but looked very dry. It could have been because my clay mask melted in the tube but who knows, I still wasn't impressed.
KISS Looks So Natural Lashes: $3.99- As much as I wear makeup, I have never worn false eyelashes before. I prefer just using mascara to enhance my lashes. It was hard putting on the KISS lashes by using my tweezers and hands. I don't like the idea of putting glue on the false lashes and then putting them on top of my natural lashes. I can see how doing this would pull out my own lashes overtime. I will say that I didn't notice I had them on and it was light as a feather. But I just didn't care for them and plus I put them on wrong. Off to the trash they went! LOL!
Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolates: $5.29 for 18.5 oz. bag/ $3.28 for 11 oz. bag- You'll be surprised by this...I don't like chocolate. So it's hard for me to review these Hershey Kisses. If you love Hershey's you'll love these Kisses.
Frizz Ease 3-Day Straight Flat Iron Spray: $9.99 for 3.5 fl. oz.- I saved this review for last. I'm going to flat out say it...DON'T USE THIS PRODUCT!!!!! This product has Keratin in it which has Formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a health hazard that can irritate the eyes and nose- causing allergic reactions affecting the skin, eyes and lungs and is linked to nose and lung cancer. That's why when stylist uses Keratin on their client's hair they use masks and gloves. I actually found all this stuff out after using this product on my hair- which actually didn't work and left my hair dry, brittle, and frizzy the first day. I know this product is not as strong as what is used in salons but use these at-home products with caution.
Have you tried Influenster #JadoreVoxBox products before, if so what were your thoughts?
Disclosure- Although I received these products free, all opinions are my own and your opinions may be different from mines.
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I always appreciate honest product reviews Lou. Oh and, you can send me the kisses if you'd like LOL ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathe! What's your address? LOL!
DeleteI tried Influenster last year and wasn't impressed. It was all stuff I normally wouldn't use and I felt like I had to do a lot of work to get the box {all the surveys and such to make rank} If you decide to do it again - I hope it's better the next round!
ReplyDeleteIt is a lot of work just to get boxes of products from them. I hate doing all the task you have to do just to rank high. If I get another box I hope it's better than this one.
Deletei joined and haven't ever done anything. they keep saying i'm a finalist but like you guys, i'm kind of hesitant. it's a lot of work and promotion from us for not that much in return?
DeleteYeah, way too much work for products that are not even all that good. But I will say they have good products to test sometimes.
DeleteI have never gotten anything form influenster.. although I am signed up (at least I am)... I am big tea drinker and love caramel so would like to try the tea and see what I think.. Love chocolate so that is something that I would go for. Sorry that you were disappointed.
ReplyDeleteYou might like the caramel flavored tea Marlys if you like teas that are not bold with flavor.
DeleteOh wow! I had NO idea that Frizz Ease had formaldehyde in it! I don't use many hair products, but definitely won't be using this one! Thanks for the honest review!!
ReplyDeleteChristie
Yes if a product contains Keratin then it has formaldehyde in it. Companies really need to be labeling the side effects of using these kind of products.
DeleteThanks for the honest review! Well the eyelashes looked nice on you but I'm not a fan of false lashes either it's something about glue near my eyes that prevents me from following that trend. I screamed whatttt when you said you didn't like chocolate lol
ReplyDeleteYeah that can't be good having glue on your own natural lashes. I won't be adding false lashes again.
DeleteGirl yes, I don't eat chocolate because it makes me feel sick. But I will eat a Twix though.
I got the same Influenster Vox Box, but I actually liked the tea. And I love chocolate (so does my family), so no worries there. My daughter tried the falsies and liked them. It was her first time using lashes too, but she did all right. And we didn't use the Frizz Ease either, after I read the label. Put that one in the donation bag.
ReplyDeleteGreat review! I'm sorry you were so disappointed with the products, but hey - it made for a really good review. =0)
I'm glad you guys didn't use the Frizz Ease, I would just throw it away. I'm happy to see you liked the tea, I could've just added some sweetener for a better taste.
DeleteWhat a disappointment for you but, so glad you were honest for our sakes... at least we know what not to try.. thanks, Cathy
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy! I always like to be honest but my opinions may be different from others.
DeleteWHAT?? You don't like chocolate? Now you and I can't be friends - KIDDING!! That is a bummer that you were disappointed with the box. Maybe the next one will be so awesome it will blow your mind?
ReplyDeleteWe have to be friends!!!!!! But I hope the next box is good.
DeleteI am not a big tea drinker but did like the taste of the Red Rose, too bad my local store doesn't carry because I have yet to use the coupons. The bag of Hershey's are in my desk drawer for the 3:00 pick me ups. I haven't tried the mask or false lashes and I only used the frizz ease twice...so my grade is a C.
ReplyDeleteThose lashes and the mask is nothing to be thrilled about. Don't rush using them.
DeleteDon't like chocolate? Is that even a thing? LOL Send those kisses my way!
ReplyDeleteLOL! You can have them Dina!
DeleteI agree with you about Frizz Ease! I have used it before and was not a fan at all. But, thanks for the information on the other products!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you agree with me about Frizz Ease!
DeleteI'll take hershey kisses any day! I used to use frizz ease on my daughters super thick hair, it was the only thing that worked
ReplyDeleteI'm surprise Frizz Ease worked for your daughter's hair since it's really thick.
DeleteI got this box and haven't had a chance to use the Frizz Ease. So glad I read this I won't be using it now. YIKES!
ReplyDeleteYeah don't use that stuff Melissa!
DeleteThe first box I got was great. THe only thing I like in this were the chocolate. The hair flat iron spray was crap.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree about the flat iron spray being crap!
DeleteWhile I'm sorry you were disappointed, I so appreciate your honesty. I happen to love chocolate, but Hershey's Kisses are not in my top 10. I'd still eat them, though. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed my honesty Jennifer!
DeleteI'd be happy with the Kisses,but everything else I could take or leave. I've never tried a VoxBox before, but I guess I'm ok with that.
ReplyDeleteYeah it's too much work to get stuff you may not even like.
DeleteWe have some of that tea in our kitchen calling my name. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm going to soon. :)
ReplyDeleteI have never tried one of these boxes before, but I'm happy to see the honesty in your review! The false eyelashes (I won't be trying any - I don't want to risk ripping mine out!) Oh, and I can't believe you don't like chocolate. ;)
ReplyDeleteHa! People think I'm weird because I don't like chocolate.
DeleteWho doesn't like chocolate?! LOL! Those eyelashes look fab though!! :)
ReplyDeleteWell ......after reading your review - I'll pass on the box! Thanks for being honest!
ReplyDeleteWhat? You don't like chocolate kisses? How can that be?! LOL
ReplyDeleteThat does sound disappointing. I don't think I'd care for caramel tea myself. - Jenn @ The Rebel Chick
ReplyDeleteI stopped doing Influenster. Too much work for nothing the products are ok, but in the end it's your time. Sorry you didn't like the products.
ReplyDeleteYeah I may stop doing their boxes as well. Way too much work.
DeleteYou got some great stuff! I have been wanting to try fake lashes like this.
ReplyDeleteLol... ouch... Brutal review! Refreshing honesty, though! The lashes look really nice on you, though at least :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you told me about the Frizz Ease- I always see the commercials and wanted to try.... guess not.
ReplyDeleteYeah, pass on using that stuff.
DeleteThe box you received had so many different kinds of items. It was interesting to read your take on them.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the honest reviews- and I'll gladly take the chocolate off your hands hahaha. I am interested to know that keratin is so bad, I had no idea!
ReplyDeleteI was surprise too to find out how bad keratin is.
DeleteThanks for been brutally honest. Some folks like to sugar coat things, especially when they're not right!
ReplyDeleteThat's disappointing but it's great to see that you are honest with your reviews.
ReplyDeleteHow refreshing to come across such an HONEST review! Thanks for sharing the tidbit on Frizz Ease - I had NO idea...ugh!!
ReplyDelete-Janel C. http:www.amomstake.com
It is actually very refreshing reading an honest review. Good for you
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your honest review. And, I was actually interested in trying that frizz treatment so I appreciate you warning me off!
ReplyDeleteLucky! I haven't been picked for a box in quite a while. I love the Hershey's Kisses! YUM!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the honest review! it's not often that you see them like this. I've done a couple of boxes for Influenster in the past however the last one I received was missing over half of the products. It was a waste of my time and energy.
ReplyDeleteThat's not good!
DeleteI've never really be impressed by their boxes. Thank you for being brave and putting out an honest review!
ReplyDeleteYou got a box full of really awesome products! This is worth a try.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you haven't read my review.
DeleteWow, I had no idea keratin has formaldehyde in it! That alone has me staying away from all keratin products now! Thank you for letting us know!
ReplyDeleteSo disappointing that you weren't happy with anything in your box. I've never tried them before but can't say I'm eager to do so now.
ReplyDeleteI love these subscription boxes. Looks like you got some great goodies.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you didn't read my review either.
DeleteThey sent you Hershey kisses?! Wow. LOL. I like the idea od these types of boxes but each month you never know if you will like or not.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you said that about the Frizz Ease because otherwise I probably would have tried it! I didn't know that about keratin at all. I'd be happy to take the Kisses off of your hands, though!
ReplyDeleteYeah but it's not just Frizz Ease with keratin in it, it's a lot of hair products that has keratin so do be cautious of them.
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