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I was lucky enough to receive the I Do Vox Box through Influenster! If you go to their site, you can sign up to be sent products to review as well! Even though I was sent these for free, all the thoughts are definitely my own, honest and true opinion!
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Covergirl Outlast Stay Luminous Foundation
Covergirl claims that it's "oil-free, non-greasy formula gives your skin a natural luminosity that lasts all day!" Sadly, this broke me out. Bad. I got deep and painful breakouts all under my skin as well as on my cheeks. Covergirl's 3-in-1 foundation also does this to me. I did wear it for a few days to test it. While I don't think it lasts as long as the 3-in-1, with some powder (as well as touch ups through the day) and a primer it lasted through my work day. I have combination skin that gets very oily in the summer. It was very luminous though and I wasn't a huge fan of that. However, I think it's a good option for those that like dewy foundations. I do think it will last better on someone with normal to dry skin. It may have also lasted longer with a true mattifying primer. I did not get the chance to try it out as much as I would have liked due to the breakouts though. Thinking about this foundation from a wedding day perspective, I personally would not use it as I prefer matte foundation as it is. But I would rather have a completely matte finish and add a subtle glow with either a cream or powder highlighter to add a subtle "lit from within" glow. This is too much glow for a wedding day for me. I would also be afraid that this would cause too much flashback in photos.
- Currently there are 7 shades available on Ulta.com
- Retails for $12.99 (Qualifies for Ulta coupons and they usually have Buy One, Get One 50% off at Ulta as well!)
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Covergirl Outlast Longwear + Moisture Lipstick
I received the shade "Plum Furry" which oddly enough, does not look like the color on either Covergirl's website nor Ulta's website. It is exactly what it looks like in that picture and comes off as a deeper red with LOTS of pearl. It's very lightweight and does feel moisturizing. It doesn't settle into lines or cling to chapped spots on your lips. I would definitely wear a lip liner with this shade, possibly any of them, as it's so lightweight and creamy that I feel like it slips a little. Not a whole bunch though. But you should be wearing a liner with any dark shade as it is. Thinking of it as part of the I Do Vox Box and a wedding, I personally would rather wear the normal Outlast formula that is liquid and dries to a completely matte and immovable formula that you use the separate balm included to add moisture and shine. My fiance does NOT like anything on my lips that will transfer or that he can feel. I will most likely be rocking the original Covergirl Outlast on my wedding day!
- Available in 12 shades on Ulta.com
- Retails for $8.99 - (Qualifies for Ulta coupons and they usually have B1G1 50% off at Ulta as well!)
Sahale Snacks Classic Fruit & Nut Blend - 1.5 oz
This was one of my favorite items in the box! I love trail mix and this one had a twist and had little dried apples in it! I really want to buy more and also try the other flavors. They have all sorts of twists on nut mixes. This was the perfect size for a snack to give you a little energy and keep you going between meals or when you start to lose energy in the afternoon. Since this was an I Do Vox Box and was designed to give options for brides on their wedding day, this would be a great option for a bride as it's not too filling, and won't bloat you. It's also not all that messy (there can be little pieces in the bottom of the bag and I'm not sure about the cranberries around a white wedding dress). But still, a great idea for both the bride and the rest of the wedding party!
- Other flavor options include (but aren't limited to): Glazed Nuts Mix Pomegranate and Vanilla, Almond Mix Berry Macaroon, Cashew Mix Raspberry Crumble.
- Vitacost has the individual portion sizes (1.5 oz) pictured above for $1.99 and the larger bags (4 oz) for $6.99. You can probably find them on sale as well.
Skinny Girl Tasty Nutrition Bar - Protein
I received the flavor Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. It definitely had that protein bar taste. It's not as strong as something like a Power Bar. They have a lemon flavor that I would love to try. I had it in the morning on my way to work since I couldn't eat breakfast. While it kept the hunger at bay for a couple hours, it wasn't enough to be a full "meal replacement", It would however make a great mid-afternoon or between meals snack to hold you over. Also a quick after workout snack to get some protein in to help your muscles recover. This specific flavor had 120 calories and 10g protein. These nutritional facts vary with each flavor.
- Other flavors available are: Lemon Swirl, Chocolate Peanut Butter with Sea Salt, Chocolate Pretzel, Chocolate Almond with Coconut and Banana Oatmeal Dark Chocolate
- Retails for $4.99 for a box of 4 at Target.Com
This UrgentRX packet contains Aspirin and Caffeine. This actually worked out well for me since I normally get quite a few headaches. I would advise not to smell it before you use it. Does not smell good at all! It does taste better than it smells but it's definitely bitter. It does have a sugar-free sweetener after taste. I hate that and can detect even the smallest amount of sweetener in a drink or product. It's certainly something that if I did not have any water I would be happy to have in a pinch, but I don't seeing myself keeping on hand for consistent use.
- Other Urgent RX relief packets include: Heartburn, Upset Stomach, Headache, Allergy Attack and Critical Care Aspirin. Each type has it's own flavor.
- $7,49-$6.99 for a box of 10 packets.
Indeed Labs Nanoblur
I am going to have a separate review post on @IndeedLabs Indeed Labs Nanoblur. I just want to first put that this is not a primer! It does take some work to get used to.
I found this YouTube video on uses for this very useful. It's linked here.
After some trial and error, I do really like this product! I have not tried it with flash photography, so I am unsure if it's something that you'd specifically want to use on your wedding day. Since it can also be tricky to use and the results aren't perfect every time I found, I probably wouldn't use it on an important day unless I practiced and made sure every time I could use it without fail. #nanoblurred
- Indeed Labs carries a variety of other skincare items that are people raving about!
- Retails for $19.99 at Ulta
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