Today I have 5 products that I am going to be reviewing for you.
All products were sent to me by Influenster, free of charge, in exchange for my honest review.
Click here to watch my Unboxing video.
First up we have the KISS brand "imPRESS Press-On Manicure" in the color "Goal Digger".
This set of press-on gel nails is a pretty, mauvey/baby pink color with accent nails of an iridescent version of the same color. They retail for $7.99, for 30 nails (24 of the main color and 6 accents).
I am not a 'press-on nails' type of person, I prefer to use my own nails and paint them. However, I have applied the nails per the instructions, and as far as false nails go, they aren't too bad, yet.
The application was simple and well explained, using pictures and written instructions. As I am typing this I have only been wearing them for about two hours. I will wear them until one pops off. Once that happens, I will remove the remaining nails in a couple of different ways:
1) How the instructions direct you to, by using a small amount of nail polish remover at the seams & letting it sit for a few minutes, then peeling them.
2) By peeling them without remover, if possible, to check for damage to my nails.
Click here to watch the application video & hear, in real time, my first impressions.
I will update this once the wear test is complete.
Application day: Friday, September 7, 2018 1:30pm
First pop-off:
Removal Results:
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Final imPRESSion (see what I did there?):
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| I added a matte top coat to the thumb nail to see how it would look & react. I LOVE it!!! 
The matte top coat began to flake off after a couple of days.
The excess glue let EVERY single particle attach under my nails.. :(
The magical coating also began to wear off after a few days.
Dude, I put these nails through HELL & back & they are CHAMPS!!!
I mixed polish while wearing them, and cleaned my hands afterwards, as well.
Taking them off was quite a task! I put 100% acetone under them & around the sides, didn't help much! Haha.
All in all, I am THOROUGHLY impressed with these nails! Once they are stuck on there, they will NOT come off until you WANT them to come off!!!
I'd say for a quick mani while on vacation, and you didn't or couldn't bring all of your supplies, pop in to a store & grab yourself a pack! Worth it, for sure!
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Next up is the Crest brand "GUM & Enamel Repair Toothpaste". It retails for $6.99 & is advertised as available at Target. (It may, or may not be sold elsewhere.)
First impression is that it doesn't have a very strong flavor. So, that's great for people who may be sensitive or averted by strong flavors. Personally, I prefer a strong minty flavor in my toothpaste, however, it was not bad. The small amount of suds were nice, it really let you see where the paste had spread to, making it a better brushing experience. What I love most about this toothpaste is the fact that it repairs your gums AND your enamel. I've had toothpastes do either/or, but never both. That's a plus, for sure!
Find more info here.
Moving on to the Completely Bare brand "Moisturizing No-Bump Shave Gel". This 2oz bottle retails for just $4.99, which I feel is a great price! I shave my underarms EVERY day, so I was very excited to try this out.
I usually just use my razor and water to shave my armpits, because my razor has a moisture strip on it. I use my body wash to shave my legs.
When I tried this product I used it for both, although, in the future I will only use it for my underarms.
The gel rubbed on easily, in a very thin layer. I was a little worried that it would be too thin of a layer, but my razor glided over my legs in a very smooth motion. The rinse was great, as well. No residue was left behind. Same goes for my underarms. The first time, I applied a bit too much, and as I was shaving, it "gooped up". However, the next arm I used such a small amount that it wasn't an issue again. With the amount of product that is needed, this bottle will last me MONTHS!
Now, I'm going to tell you about the Eva NYC brand "Mane Magic 10-in-1-Primer". A 6oz bottle retails for $11.99, and you can find it at ULTA and Costco. I have the 1oz sample size.
This spray is to be used after a shower, applied to damp hair, prior to brushing or blow drying.
The info says that it gives your hair its daily dose of vitamins and nutrients, detangles, reduces frizz, strengthens, softens, adds shine, smoothes, protects from thermal and UV damage, and even can cut your drying time! ALL of that in ONE spray!
On top of all of the great things it can do for your hair, it smells GREAT!!! No aerosol smell that some sprays can have. It's kind of a floral scent.
I use a great shampoo & conditioner already, so it will be difficult for me to tell if my hair is softer or if the detangler works. I'd say a good test for the detangler would be when you get out of a pool! I was, mainly looking at the dry time & the frizz control. I always let my hair air dry, so, once it has dried I will compare it to the usual time. As for the friss, I live in HUMID Florida!!! So, that will be a GREAT test! I will update this once my hair has dried.
Update: I wouldn't say my hair dried in "record" time, but it was a little shorter than usual. Nothing to write home about lol.
However, I WILL rave about the frizz control!!! I have wavy hair, so, when it air dries it is always SO poofy. When my hair was dry it was, definitely, more flat. Still wavy, but not poofy. Obviously, not as straight as when I use a flat iron, but some happy place in between air dried & straightened. I will, absolutely, buy this product! Especially for those summer parties where you're in and out of the pool. That way your hair looks great once it dries.
The final product to review is SheaMoisture brand "SheaMoisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Gelee Moisturizer", which retails for $12.99. It is recommended for oily an blemish-prone skin.
First of all, I'd like to start with a disclaimer that this product gave my face a bad reaction (photos below). It was fine at first touch, but after about 45 seconds, once I had rubbed it all over, my face started to burn. At first, I thought, maybe it was just a tingle from a cleanser or something, purifying my skin (blemish-prone). However, after a little over a minute, I decided that it was time to wash it off. After I rinsed my face with warm then cold water I was fine. About 10 minutes after, my face had red blotches all over, but they only lasted for about another 30 minutes. I will say, I have no known allergies, and it did not affect my neck, at all. Perhaps my face is just really sensitive? Please, don't let this sway you from giving it a try, but I'd warn you to try it on a small area of your face first, and wait for 30 minutes before applying it all over.
Now that that's over... I liked the consistency of the gelee. I was like a thinner version of hair gel. After you rub it in, your hands will feel a little sticky. I cleaned mine, but I'm sure that the stickiness will go away as it soaks in, as it does n your face. I liked that you could see all of the tiny specks of charcoal throughout the gel. I can't really give you a review of how it worked, seeing as how I only wore it for a minute, sorry.
I hope that you guys found these reviews helpful.
I will be back at a later date, with my next VoxBox!
Thanks for reading.
