Goody Quikstyle

I received a free Goody Quikstyle brush with these fascinating microfiber bristles in my Holiday 2012 Voxbox from Influenster for free to try and review. So, here's my review.

If you're like me, you wash your hair and let it air dry because you  know how dangerous blow dryers can be to the dry-haired ginger crowd. This brush makes that air-dry time significantly less. It cuts the dry time by 30% (according to their label), and sometimes even more (50% according to my own estimate). The microfiber bristles suck up all that extra moisture and the hard, plastic bristles straighten the snarls in your hair. It's great. A true double-whammy.

My only criticism is the need to clean and dry the brush. I'm extremely sensitive to mold spores and it seems that the microfiber, if left damp for too long, could easily become a danger zone for such things. It's pretty easy to clean, though, and I squeezed out the microfiber by pressing a pencil between the plastic bristles. I've had it for about two months now (maybe one month?) and had no issues. It's great!

EBoost

The above image is from Shape Magazine's website at shape.com, and it's fitting that this image comes from there, too. 

I received this product from my Holiday 2012 Voxbox from Influenster for free in exchange for my review of how it works. I received the pink lemonade flavor. What surprised me was the fact that the product is fizzy! It reminded me of a yummy-flavored Alka Seltzer. 

After I drank it, I definitely felt a genuine energy boost. If you use this at home, be fully prepared to workout within fifteen minutes or so of drinking it--it's that potent! 

Enjoy! 

Quaker Real Medleys

So, I received a sample of this in my Holiday 2012 Voxbox from Influenster. The purpose was to let me try it out so that I could review it for the world. I tried the pistachio cherry and was very impressed. Honestly, it tastes like the kind of oatmeal I make from scratch. When I make oatmeal, I mix it myself granola-style. This flavor is the same. Everything tastes fresh and new, and the texture is like homespun muesli.

What I like best about these is their convenience. I'm a green consumer with a goal of purchasing products in bulk which are in safe, reusable or recyclable containers. At the same time, I sometimes have to reach for convenience as my job carries me all over the state in which I live. It's not always feasible to make something from scratch or to pack something before I head out the door. The trick, then, is to find something I can grab that is delicious, wholesome, and relatively small in terms of carbon footprint. While I'm not thrilled at travel-sized packaging in general, I have to say I'd reach for Real Medleys over other options because at least the cardboard is recyclable (and easily).

The taste and texture is great. I'd highly recommend this to anyone!

Influenster Holiday VoxBox 2012 Grand Opening!

I received my Influenster Holiday 2012 VoxBox full of great new products for me to test and review. Included in this Voxbox was a Goody Quikstyle hairbrush with microfiber bristles. I'm curious to see what this does to my hair. I also received NYC Liquid Lipshine in "Nude York City" and Kiss Nail Dress fashion nail strips in shrug (I love nail strips. They're so easy to use and they look great!). In addition to the fun fashiony things, I also received Natural Energy EBoost drink powder in pink lemonade flavor, and Quaker Oats Real Medleys in Cherry Pistachio flavor. Just in time, too: I need the energy boost after an exhausting holiday season.

I'll review the products and share my findings. Exciting stuff to try! Happy holidays!

So, I have been a member of Influenster for a couple years. It's a great resource for staying current with trends in a variety of categories, including beauty, ecological consumption, health, food, and more. Recently, Influenster relaunched their site. You can check it out here.

I strongly recommend Influenster. If you are like me and use a variety of media to connect with people in your social network and beyond, then you'll find Influenster to be a natural extension of that. They'll send you a Voxbox full of products to try out if you qualify, and then you'll share information about those products with others. You'll give your honest review of the product to share with the world.

Because there are so many hoaxes out there, I can certainly understand your potential reservations about signing up for one more thing. This one is legitimate. I have received three Voxboxes from them which have included a variety of products, including Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Polish, a full-sized bottle of Wen (the new haircare system that replaces shampoo and conditioner together), Quaker oatmeal cookies, a starter kit for Cindy Crawford's skincare line, Montagne Jeunesse face masks, and a whole lot more.

I usually share my reviews on Facebook and a few other places, but I've started this blog as a way to collect my product reviews as they arise. So, while you wait for my reviews, why not sign up for Influenster yourself? They rock; but don't take my word for it.