I'm back!!

I'm back! I had to take a hiatus to rest due to a medical emergency but I'm back and ready to start posting again! I recently got accepted into the Bonita VoxBox so expect to see posts about that and any other items that might come my way!

Have you thought about joining Influenster?

Have you thought of joining Influenster?


 It's a great site and a great way for you to sample and review beauty products. It's also a great way to interact with other like minded individuals. 

Since joining I have had the opportunity to sample and review a great number of products ranging from items for my household, beauty items, children's products, food items and even the occasional movie! I've received VovBoxes and joined Twitter parties, which let me tell you can be fun and a bit on the crazy side lol. 

Influenster's VivaVoxbox

Ifluenster offers seasonal and themed VoxBoxes throughout the year, offering many chances to qualify and join in on the fun. On their website you'll see that they have different types on badges, for the different type of things one likes or to accommodate you lifestyle! 

If you stay active and keep reviewing items it keep the score of the badges high which in turn is good for making you available for a VoxBox. 

There is also an APP for those who prefer using the website on their phones (This was actually a LONG awaited item) a great tool for those of us who like doing our brand activities on the go! You can use it to complete activities, read and submit reviews, answer questions and check you Social Impact score.

The Rose VoxBox

Another perk that Influenster members can enjoy are 'VoxPerks'. Usually they are digital coupons for several retail web stores or services, my favorite was for a Cleaning Service, I'm still crossing my fingers for maybe a doggy day spa? I'd definitely love that! Usually I have up to seven different VoxPerks at a time though it might vary by the user. 

    Overall Influenster is a great way for anyone looking to sample free products to do so. It's free, the community is always helpful and friendly and the customer service has always been top notch for me.  Not to mention the feeling of belonging to great community of ladies and gentlemen. 

So have you decided yet? There's nothing to think about, join me and become an Influenster! Soon you'll be the one posting the awesome things you'll receive along with making yourself heard through the reviews. Sign up is easy and before you know it you'll have your very first VoxBox!

I'm back!

Sorry for the long period of inactivity I haven't stopped blogging...yet!

I've just had some family errands to attend to and with my daughter starting her first year of school I've been helping out at her classroom as often as I can but now I'm back! Hopefully we can get the ball rolling and I can start blogging again even if it's a couple of posts a month!

Smiley360 got a makeover!

Old Smiley360 Logo

Have you gone to the new and improved Smiley360? Now it looks like they made it more direct and user friendly. Looks like they're making everyone re-do their profile though, since I had to reconnect my social media account and I had to fill out some information I had already submitted before, I'm excited hopefully the new Smiley360 is an improvement. Though I am hoping that new Smiley won't be a headache like the new Influenster. 

So have you logged in yet? If not, do you want to join? Then just follow this link and sign up! Fill out your info, confirm your shipping address and get started!

To join, simply follow this link

Orgullosa: Fiesta de Bellos Momentos.

Este es el kit que recibí de Orgullosa para la fiesta de "Bellos Momentos".  Fueron una variedad de productos que le encantaron a las invitadas de la fiesta!

Como pueden ver productos de Tide, Pampers y Vidal Sassoon fueron parte de este kit. Y por supuesto cupones que también regale!

Happy late new year!

Sorry I have not update in a long time, been very busy with home stuff and dealing with family things. The holidays were great, January has been ok so far. I'll update again soon!

Nice surprise

This came in my mail today! I don't remember signing up for it but either way yay for random gift cards!

Thank you Vogue!

Review for: RimmelLondon Scandaleyes Mascara

   

I received my Rimmel London Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara in my Rose BoxBox compliments of Influenster* and I'm sad to say it does not impress. My lashes didn't even look coated and it does not build up well on itself either. I just kept coating and it looked like nothing was happening. No thickness added with this one sadly. I really expected more from RimmelLondon especially after it did so well with the foundation I reviewed earlier. 

My Rimmel London Scandaleyes Mascara that was included in the RoseVoxBox 

Even after I felt like it was doing nothing for me, I decided to keep it on for the.day anyway to see if it would hold up through a typical day.

It didn't even do that.

I had to reapply, and at one point it crumbled a bit so I had to dust off little remnants of dry mascara so they wouldn't get in my eyes. 

Me wearing the mascara, honestly by this time I couldn't even tell I was wearing any as it was flaking away

I'm sad to say this was not a hit with me, and honestly I won't be recommending it to my friends. Even in my picture posted above, you can't tell if I'm wearing any product! The only thing I'm glad about after this experience was that I didn't spend a dime to try this product, otherwise I think I would've been even more disappointed. 

Sorry Rimmel, guess you can't win them all.

*Influenster provided me with this product for reviewing and testing purposes. Any opinions in this blog are mine and mine alone.

Review for: RimmelLondon Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation

RimmelLondon Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation 

"A feather light, oil free formula with an airy mousse texture that won’t feel heavy or greasy. Delivers all day shine control and blends flawlessly for a natural looking matte finish. Minimizes the appearance of pores. The weight is over – finally, shine has met its matte."

I'm pretty excited to review this product! I've made it known before that because of my psoriasis, I tend to get picky about what lotions, make-up, etc., goes on my skin. Although some are a hit-and-miss, whenever I do find something that I love, I make sure to give it love when I can. Well, today is a day for giving some love :) 

I have oily/combination skin so I can say that I'm regularly trying to find a good product for me. Up until now, foundation is not something that I wore regularly on account of how heavy some of them are, or how they make me feel like I'm wearing it caked on. Or even worse they caused mild breakouts on my face. 

Well, let me start by saying that when I first opened my Influenster* box I was a bit dissatisfied. The color of the bottle looked like it might've been too dark for my skin color, but I figured "It's here so might as well give it a go!" Like always I tested a small spot on my skin first to make sure it was not or wouldn't set off any bad reaction on my skin and it didn't.  Once that was out of the way I was a bit giddy thinking about how it might look on me.

While applying it,  I couldn't help but notice that the Stay Matte Foundation felt so light and airy between my fingers, like you really were handling some mousse. Right away I noticed its a bit thick which is a good thing actually, since I didn't require a lot when I put in on.

So.... so far, it's lightweight.  It doesn't take a lot of product to get the job done. One thing I did like was that it actually did blend with my skin color so if you get this and it looks a little too dark, don't be discouraged! 

I wore it from 10am to 9pm and I'm happy to say it was fantastic to wear. Not once did it make me feel like I was wearing make-up, but it did a marvelous job of making my skin look pretty! Just like it was easy to apply, it was also easy to remove. I took some pictures of me wearing the foundation and my skin looks flawless, I love it! I will recommending it to all my friends who wear make-up. 

So, to sum up: Easy to blend, Lightweight, Oil-Free, Easy to remove, Fragrance-Free(At least I didn't detect any strong smell) and it comes in eight different shades so there's something for everyone! 

Me wearing the RimmelLondon Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation. 

*I received the RimmelLondon Stay Matte liquid Foundation for free from Influenster for testing/reviewing purposes. 

VoxBox Love

Looks like I'm going to be busy soon! Congrats to everyone getting a VoxBox!

Heya!

Sorry for running off again! Rei has been keeping me busy lately, but I thought I'd stop by to say I live!!

Anyway, freebie wise I haven't been doing much. I wrapped up my BzzCampaing as well as my MomsMeet Sample Party. So for now, I'm laying low just enjoying my spare time lol.

We'll talk again soon!

Free Quater Pounder Burger!

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Hurry! From MyCokeRewards.com

Mailbox Love!

So here's this weeks bounty:

Latina Magazine
Parenting Magazine
Good Housekeeping Magazine
Method Laundry Detergent
Shick Hydro Silk Razor
Escada Cherry in the Air
Finn Crisp Sample Box

Catching Up!

Happy Mother's Day!

Hope everyone has been having a goos time. Sorry I haven't been posting besides the usual review posts, but I had a bit of writer's block. Not to mention laziness xD

So, I was back home for a week, it was great being back. Little sad though, because Alvarado became well.... dirtier. Echo Park looks like a little suburban filled with hipsters now, but what pissed me off was the older Hispanic women over at Alvarado. Glaring at me or Rei one even had the gull to 'bump' into my stroller. I expected some rudeness but not at the level of hostility I saw when I went out. It was weird.

Sad, even.

I was raised around those parts of Los Angeles, but my trip made feel like a complete outsider. Maybe I've been living out here for too long. Maybe it is a good thing that I seldom return to LA to visit.

Oh well I guess.

So mom lives near the church now, but I love her new apartment. So many little shops and what not. There's even a bookshop! The next time I visit her Im setting $100 for that bookshop!

So life at home has been good. Alex started giving me a monthly stipend because according to him, a housewife should have spending money even if it's a small amount. Eh, free money I don't complain. Besides, it goes to our home anyway xD

I have been potty training Rei this week. It's f*cking hard! Props to the ladies that have the patience for this. She is willing to go potty, but freaks the hell out when Alex is home. I think she's shy.

Review: Ivory® 2-IN-1 Hair & Body Wash

I was lucky enough to get in the Ivory box, this box came with a 24 FL OZ bottle of Ivory 2-in-1 Hair and Body Wash.
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This body wash acts as almost everything a person needs when it comes to showering; shampoo, conditioner and body wash! I was not sure about this product because I like having my certain brands of shampoo and conditioner that are separate and not together acting as one. Since I was very timid at trying this I decided that I would first have my daughter try it out. It left her hair smelling wonderful and she felt clean! Which is important.
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So would this be something I'd purchase for my own home? Yes. It's a great bring along for when I visit family and wanted to travel light but as for daily use? I'll stick to my regular shampoo and bath products. After I used this product my hair just wasn't the same.
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http://www.facebook.com/ivory
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Facebook video for Ivory
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As always these products were provided for free from Influenster.com

^_^ wow!

This weekend alone I had 120 visitors to my blog! I don't think I've seen that much traffic in such a short period since I stopped doing monthly Raffles. My roleplay blog, Wydow Zamure also was busy too. I'm thinking of updating that blog again too. Not to mention I haven't uploaded ALL of my characters on there yet.

So Alex was here three days last weekend. Annoying on Friday, but after that it was ok. We went to his old workplace and used their wifi so we could download some new games for us :D

I'm a happy girl lol. Especially because I have Spyro and Infamous again.

This coming Sunday, I'm going to be In Los Angeles for a few hours. I wish I could stay longer but I can't I get cabin fever too easily at my mom's.

Rei has been bratty all weekend, it's starting to irk me :/ She entering the Terrible Two's. Ugh,  I'm not looking forward to what else she will start doing.  I'm already giving her time outs and taking toys away. I don't want to spank yet.

Before I forget, here's last months Visiting log:

United States 406
Russia 55
Germany 54
United Kingdom 4
Malaysia 3
South Korea 2
France 1
Lithuania 1
Ukraine 1

Most of the traffic is from Facebook, Google and twitter.