Montagne Jeunesse Creamy Coconut Face Mask Review

Yes, I meant to write this review days ago! Ha. Things got so busy this week that I really do wish I had another one of these face masks for tonight. Sitting back and giving myself a spa facial sounds AMAZING. Sadly, I've already used it up. 

First off I must announce that I received this product for free from Influenster and Montagne Jeunesse for review purposes. Although this doesn't affect my opinion in the slightest, I still want to be honest. On to the review!

First of all, I'm fairly certain that this package is how all the face masks come when you purchase them. That's pretty standard for a lot of face masks, as I've tried other brands before, but I was a little disappointed at how difficult it was to squeeze the entire mask out of this blister pack. If you choose to do one of these, I highly suggest squeezing it all out before you start putting on the mask. Trust me, it will make things a ton easier.

Once I was able to spread this mask evenly across my whole face, which was a little challenging because it started to absorb into my skin, the next thing I noticed was the scent. It's very strong, but in a pleasant way! I'd say it smells like a mix between coconut and shea butter. It doesn't have the exact same scent as sunscreen, but it is pretty close. Honestly? I thought it smelled good enough to eat! (Then I giggled that there is a tagline that specifically states not to eat this.)

The mask is supposed to sit for 10 minutes. I've done other masks before, and I don't mind the wait time. This mask was tough to ignore though because it tingled like crazy. I don't know why honestly, but I'll admit that I had a moment of panic where I was afraid it would give me a rash. The face you see in this picture may or may not have to do with that sensation mixed with the fact that this mask smelled so good.

I have very sensitive skin, so I do get a little paranoid. Luckily I washed this off with no issue, and no rash. Instead it left behind smooth, and very hydrated skin that was soft to the touch. As an added bonus, the scent stayed around for a bit! Nice!

So would I try another Montagne Jeunesse Cream Face Mask? Absolutely! Although I do wish it came in an easier to dispense format, and was a little thicker when it went on. 

Thank you Influenster for the opportunity to try this product!

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Viva! VoxBox Review

It's time for another VoxBox Review! This time it's all about the Viva! VoxBox and its amazing goodies. I'm always thrilled with Influenster deigns to send me one of these! So many new products to try, and fall in love with. *swoon* The least I can do is thank them with some reviews for the free products that they send me. So, let's get to it!

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* Creamy Coconut Face Mask by Montagne Jeunesse

I'll be doing an individual review on this tomorrow, but for now I'll say that this mask had both its pros and cons. While peeking around at what other Influensters received, I'm glad I got a cream mask. Montagne Jeunesse makes quite a few different types of masks, and I'm a little afraid of peel of ones. A cream mask on the other hand? Bring it on! This mask definitely gets points for the amazing way it smelled. A little like shea butter, and a lot like coconut, it was reminiscent of the beach.

* CityProof Twistable Intense Lip Color in "South Ferry Berry" by NYC

First of all, massive kudos to NYC for creating such a buttery soft lip color! It goes on so amazingly smooth, and leaves your lips feeling moisturized without being sticky. If there's one thing I can't stand about lip products, it's stickiness. So that already made this a win in my book! Add in the fact that the color actually lasts through moderate eating and drinking, and you have my heart. The only downside for me was that these are very pigmented colors which in itself isn't a bad thing, but South Ferry Berry is very red. It's not my type of color. I'd probably choose something a little less bold :).

* Pure Ice Nail Polish in "It's Complicated" and "Afterhours"

Here's the manicure that I rocked with these colors! Let me tell you, this nail polish is super addictive. 

Pros: 

* It's only $1.99 a bottle!

* The colors are vivid

* The formula is smooth

Cons:

* It's only sold at Walmart

That gorgeous pink is "Afterhours" and that fun glitter is "It's Complicated". Don't they pair together great? Two days after I received these colors, I went out and bought "Silver Star" and "Sexy Mama". I was only bummed that our Walmart didn't have a bigger selection. I'd love to see these for sale other places! 

* Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths

As you've probably realized from following my reviews of skin care products, I have pretty sensitive skin. One wrong move and I've either got a huge breakout on my hands, or dry skin that itches like mad. So when these Cetaphil cleansing clothes said they were gentle, I was hopeful! I am always looking for something to take my tinted moisturizer off with at the end of the day, without all the harsh makeup removing chemicals. These do the trick! They have little to no scent, are very soft, and work effectively at cleaning your skin. I use them on my feet now too, to wipe them down after a day of wearing sandals.

* Vaseline® Spray & Go Moisturizer Cocoa Radiant

I was a little jealous last voxbox because my husband got a Spray & Go Moisturizer. I fell in love with the idea that, like my favorite new sunscreen, you were able to just spray it on, rub it in, and go. Of course his smelled like cologne, so I didn't want to use it :). Imagine my happiness when I opened my box to find one of my very own! This has a really pleasant shea butter and cocoa smell to it, and goes on so smooth. Be warned, it does dry really quickly! So if you don't want build up, do an arm at a time and make sure to rub it in right after you spray.

* The Fuel Rewards Network at Shell

Truthfully, this was the only thing in the box I didn't get excited about. We don't usually buy gas at Shell, as it's much pricier than the other gas stations around us, and this rewards card doesn't really make much of a difference. You do save about $.03 per gallon at the pump, but in order to actually earn rewards you have to shop at their online mall, or sign up for a MasterCard Rewards Card. I like the idea of this, but it would make way more sense if you were just rewarded points for each time that you use the card at the pump. I don't see the hubby and I using this very often at all.

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The bottom line?

I loved the majority of this box! The Viva! VoxBox has me hooked on Pure Ice nail polish for sure, and I plan on going out to get more Cetaphil Cleansing Cloths once I run through mine. So this box was a ton of fun for me, and I can't wait to try more! Thanks Influenster for the fun products, and thank you for reading my review!

Boots Botanic Ionic Clay Mask #powerofplants

Yesterday you might have seen me talking about my Influenster J'Adore VoxBox and the Boots Botanic Ionic Clay Mask that came inside of it! I've only done a clay mask once before, and it gave my sensitive skin a pretty crazy rash. So I decided to put this on last night, that way if I looked itchy it'd only be on a weekend day when I could stay home :p. Having sensitive skin is tough.

I didn't see it anywhere on the package, but make sure you shake this up before you use it! The water and the clay tend to separate, and I spilled a bit on my counter before I figured that out. Just give it a good shake before you squeeze it out. Then spread it on evenly all over, and get ready to let it dry! It takes ten minutes to set.

I thought it would be funny to take a picture of this mask while it dried. I loved how it make my skin look like clay! Ha. Of course my husband tried his best to make it crack by making me laugh.

The package also says to wash it off in warm water, so I decided just to hop in the shower. You know what? I could instantly feel the difference! My skin was so smooth, and honestly even a bit shiny. It feels even better this morning after I did my morning facial scrub. I'm impressed!

So final verdict? A nice clay mask, and no side effects for my sensitive skin! I'm a fan.

Influenster J'Adore VoxBox Review

J'Adore Voxbox - I really do adore you.

So besides talking about random things, my other purpose of this blog is to share with you some of the cool things that I get in the mail! I've always been a reviewer. I love to give my opinions of things and, you know what? People love to hear your opinions, and will actually sometimes give you free items in exchange! 

So yes, in the spirit of full disclosure, this J'Adore Voxbox came straight from the lovely people at Influenster, and everything in it was complimentary in return for my honest opinion.

This was a February box, and everything in it was mean to pamper, primp and relax. Let's dive in, shall we?

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Vaseline Spray Lotion for Men

Here's the thing about lotion and the hubby. He's REALLY picky about it. To him, most lotions feel greasy, and therefore he won't touch them with a ten foot pole. I thought I could convince him with this Vaseline Spray Lotion because it smelled really good (and manly) and doesn't dry greasy at all. I'm sincerely impressed. So what did I do? I went up and sprayed it on him, then rubbed it in before he could protest. Ha. I'm evil sometimes. Still, he actually was impressed too! Turns out that we have found a lotion that I convince this stubborn man to actually wear. Kudos Vaseline! You rock.

Hershey's Kisses

Okay, come on. Who doesn't love Hershey's Kisses? They're like individually wrapped rays of sunshine! You know actually, if you don't like them, don't tell me. I don't want to know. I will tell you that I absolutely love them! I have to keep myself from eating them in handfuls. The only thing that helps with that, obviously, is having to uwrap them. Still, yum. I love you chocolate.

Red Rose Tea

I love tea. I love it to the ends of the Earth, and I'm always willing to try new brands! I'd never heard of Red Rose tea before, so I was excited when I saw it in the box. They sent me Creme Caramel, and Lemon Chiffon. I wasn't so much a fan of the Lemon, but then again I'm not usually a fan of lemon flavored anything. The Creme Caramel though? Oh, to die for. It's smooth, rich, and so tasty. I'm buying more.

KISS Lashes

This is one item that I haven't tried yet because, and yes I'm admitting this, I am terrified of fake eyelashes. I don't know how to apply them, and I'm so worried I'll rip out my own eyelashes in the process! *cringes* Still, I'm going to keep this on hand. I know my sister loves them, so I might try them out the next time she comes to visit :).

John Freida's Frizz-Ease 3 Day Straight

I'm not usually one to put products into my hair unless I'm headed somewhere nice. However when the side of the box promised straight hair for 3 straight days with one application? I had to test it out. The first time I did it I just put the serum onto my hair and let it air dry. Totally impressed! It actually did calm my baby hair frizz. This time I put it on, and then blow-dried my hair. It's the end of day one and my hair still looks gorgeously sleek! I can't wait to see how it looks by day three!

Boots Botanic Clay Mask

I'll be doing a whole review on just this item tomorrow! I just put it on (which you probably saw on Instagram) and washed it off. Seeing as how I have sensitive skin, I'm going to wait until tomorrow so I can see what it does overnight. Let's hope that it, and my skin, play nice!

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So that's my J'Adore Voxbox! I'm pretty excited about the majority of things that came in it, and am looking forward to definitely buying more Red Rose tea and Vaseline Spray Lotion! That's what I love about these, they introduce me to new products.

If you'd like an invitation to Influenster, for a shot to try things like this for yourself, let me know! I'll be happy to send you an invite code :). Yay samples!