Dashing Diva Magic Press on Nails and Glimmer Community

Hello guys sorry that I have been away I took a break as my family and I suffered a tragedy with the loss of our infant son.
Renard Tyler George R.I.P. Our sweet angel.

My latest campaign comes from The Glimmer Community and The Dashing Diva Magic Press on Nails I received this product as an incentive in return for my unbiased and honest review and experience.

My initial thoughts on this campaign was that the nails would not work or last and that they would look cheap. The colors that I would personally choose. I was skeptical that they would compliment my style.

I give these nails a four out of five star rating they surprised me.

Application Tips: 

Wash and dry hands and use the acetone pad to clear fingernails of any residue.

Take each fingernail and match to your natural nail.

The nail should fit perfectly, file away any edges and use manicure stick to push the cuticle back, fit nail peel off clear adhesive and press firmly for 30 seconds and done.

Application time hands feet about 15 mins.

Pros: quick application, variety of colors and nail styles.

Cons: If you use your hands frequently then you won't get much use out of it especially if your activities call for you to frequently wash your hands.

Final Assessment- these are great in a time crunch and can't make it to your manicure appointment, with such a variety of colors and styles you will have no trouble showcasing your inner DIVA.

#DashingDiva #ad #freesample

What goes into being chosen for a Sampling Campaign

I wanted to share some tips on being selected for the samplings communities and what how's into it.
My longest I've ffering would be Smiley360. I have been apart of them I would say for the last five years. Smiley360 is pretty straightforward they send you a notice to head over to their website finish a qualifying survey for a new mission. And f you meet the qualifications then you are told that you are accepted. If it's full or if a a qotoa of a certain demographic has been met you may not get in

What I wanted to touch on was the Viewpoints community we have had a lot of chatter in other groups about how it's a scam and they have never received anything despite signing up. And I want to debunk that mythm This community is not just for freebies the hosts are counting on you the consumer to use the product more than once, to be honest and truthful in your review. There is a cost to them you getting to keep the item is an incentive.

These are some of the requirements or qualifying questions to be chosen by many of the sampling communities:

Age
Ethinicty
Has Young Children
Own Pets
Rent/Lease/Own
Metropolitan/Urban/Suburban/Rural
Has Older Children

For beauty products

Age (huge factor)
Ethinicty
Skin Issues i.e Oily skin, Dry Skin, Sensitive Skin, Acne Prone Skin,
And if course where you live,

Just looking at the above list you can see how the many thousands of applications are weeded out because after all why send a product to someone who doesn't fit into a category like getting pet food when you don't own a pet?

 So if we as prouduct reviewers true product reviewers, are really into our craft without being "freebie crazy" then it will not be a" they are scam", they don't send anything out etc. Remember that the companies are spending money for the products, shipping hosting site so it's understandable that they would want the best fit for the campaign/ mission/ Clinical Trial.

I hope that this helps I will be peppering more of my tips or observations as I go in my sampling journey.

Crowdtap: Almay Best Blend Forever

Hello again, I am back again with another sampling opportunity from Crowdtap. This time it's from Almay you may know and recognize the brand as great with people who have sensitive skin. It's a well know and highly recognizable department store makeup brand.

Their latest contribution to the makeup world is a tube of foundational comes with its own beauty blender. The blender is detachable you can use it with the tube or if you are more comfortable you can use it with you favorite beauty tool i.e. Foundation brush or beauty blender. Along with the beauty blender it boasts moisturizers, SPF and being able to hydrate.

I have included the description from the company on this new product which you will see a few lines down.

Almay Best Blend Forever™ is a lightweight, creamy foundation plus moisturizer in one. It covers imperfections easily and flawlessly with a built-in blending tool that buffs skin to a beautiful finish. Packed with vitamins and SPF 40 to keep your skin hydrated for up to eight hours. Buff. Blend. Boom! — you’re ready to head out the door. 

I used this foundation on three separate occasions to really get a feel of the product. Before I go further this product was given to me complimentary to facilitate my review. The opinions and experiences are all my own. 

Now back to my review like I said I used this on three separate occasions, as you all know I love in sunny Florida where we experience summer type weather for more than 80% of the year. I also have oily acne prone skin and I do have a few blemishes/ can scars. I mention this becauas these issues are the driving force to the formula type I choose for my makeup.

I received the shades 200 Cappuccino Foundation and 210 Mocha to test. Now neither of these were an exact match one being off and the other being clearly too dark. I am not sure if the added ingredients had any impact on the foundations coloring but it would be a safe bet. While I was impressed with tube and the attached sponge O was not bowled over by the shade and how it looked on my skin.

The applicantion was not easy on fact the beauty blender was quite stiff and hard on my skin. I used it both dry and damp. It felt hard against my skin and felt like I was doing more harm than good so I switched to my foundation brush and proceeded with an easier application. I applied to clean skin which was primed and immediately did not like the way it looked on my skin the shade looked off as if it had oxidized before I got any wear out of it. I completed my makeup application and went out. 

I felt like I had an oil slick on my face despite me nothing with rice paper I couldn't wait to be back at home to take this off. with the second wear it was not so heavy on my skin so I chalked it up to the humidity of the day. The second the changing of the foundation shade still occurred and I still looked extra greasy not glowy or dewy as seems to be the trend that everyone is going for these days.

After three tries I came to the following conclusion if you suffer from dry skin then this will work for you. I have better success if I apply my moisturizer and. SPF separately letting each product absorb into my skin before applying the next one.  And last but not least my formula will always be a mattifying formula and although these are good in theory they are not good for an oily skin acne prone skin girl.

Influenster Maybelline FIT ME DEWY AND SMOOTH Campaign

Hello again its been a minute Happy Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Kwanza and every holiday that I may have missed. 

Glad to be back and to have more missions to talk about. My first, review comes from one of my favorite sampling communities Influenster and my favorite "drugstore brand" Maybelline maybe she's born with maybe its Maybelline lol. I had to put that in there.

Maybelline has struck gold with its new makeup line that has over 62 shades FIT ME which is available in two formulas : Matte and Dewy which gives a demi glow. The matte formula (which I use )is suited for those with oily skin. And the dewy formula which gives skin a bit of a glow not flat finish is geared towards those who prefer a bit of gloss and those of us who have dry skin thus giving skin a moisturized look.

As you have probably seen lately the latest trend which is still holding strong is having "that glow". That luminous look which is perfect for the extended winter weather we seemed to be having. Albeit not in Florida as much but we still had quite a few very cool days that were a welcome.

Like I mentioned before I use the matte formula due to my oily skin issues and break through shine. The formula is slightly different when it comes to shades in the Dewy and Smooth I can wear shade 355 whereas in the Matte its 360/362. Application was easy and coverage was great. I would recommend for those with dry skin . And those who want that demi blow not flat finish.

 Also, included with my  voxbox was the Maybelline Prime by Face Studio Primer and Base 050. Hydrate+Smooth. This primer boasts the following attributes: 

*Visibly smoothes
*Primes skin with hydration
*Lightweight formula
*Does not clog pores

I do have to rave about this primer this is such a feel good primer that it makes you want to forego makeup and I did on my makeup free Saturdays. I wore it alone and under my makeup and I loved both ways. This goes on clear and smoothes to a silky finish. This I will purchase again as I realize that this can be for the winter/spring early summer even. Another win for Maybelline

Ozeri 3 piece Ceramic Knife set

Hello everyone I am back and ready to share without another great testing opportunity from the Swedish Company Ozeri. Let me just say that I love receiving products from them not only are they very functional but they are stylish and elegant and elicit those oohs and ahhs we love hearing.

Before I write a review I like to have the opportunity to test the product out at a minimum three time to get a proper feel for it work out any kinks to see if its me or the product itself. This especially pertains to small appliances, beauty tools anything that's considered a "gadget". After using the product I get my husband involved in the experience this gives me a better view as to how it works what I did wrong or the technique used even the ease of the product itself how it fits into our daily routine etc. I know I said a mouthful but I like to be able to write a step by step user's guide for the everyday Mom, Dad or Person. I want to point out a possible glitch so that the use can be aware beforehand or not too surprised because they read this issue many or may not arise.

A little backdrop on this company Ozeri is a specialty manufacture of digital lifestyle products for the modern home. Their products are found in vacation residences, fractional residences, timeshares and condos as listed on their website.


In the photo  is The Elite Chef Black Ceramic 3 Piece Knife Set. These knives are made from 100% ceramic and can slice/ cut through fruits vegetables and boneless meats with ease. I would nit let your kiddos use these if they are in the kitchen with you. Because the blades are sharp injury will be likely. As an adult using g these I have been known to slice my fingernails they are just that good so do exercise caution and keep these out of their hands. Also I implore you as the adult to exercise caution and pay attention when using these or any other sharp kitchen utensil.

I was vey impressed when I opened the box to examine my knives they have a good sturdy handle that's not likely to become corroded and fall of.  Which happens which happens frequently with other knives where the handles are welded on. They come in three sizes small. medium and large if you will depending on the task at hand. The three sizes allow you to use on different foods and meats and not worry about cross contamination. 

I used the largest blade to slice strips of chicken breast for my salad now while chicken breast is an easy meats to slice getting it the right thickness can be a challenge without the proper knife as well as the sharpness of the blade.

I use the other two for my fruits and vegetables. I am very pleased with these knives as a home cook who is constantly preparing meals I am always purchasing new knives because the blades have lost their sharpness these knives while only a few months old are doling their job in the kitchen and making my meal prep easier and faster than before

P.S.I forgot to mention that these do not come with a sheath and while they are dishwasher safe I wash by hand dry with a microfiber cloth and wrap these in  a Chef wrap that is available on Amazon for about $7 and keep these up high just away from the drawers where my kids go.

Disclaimer: While I did receive this product for free for testing purposes all opinions and experiences are my own

        
                

M.I.A Surprise News

Hello its been awhile so sorry that I have been missing so long it was not my intention but my health was down and I just couldn't find the energy needed to post. I have gotten some amazing products during that time and also have some wonderful news. I have debated on whether or not to share this here or not. I finally decided to do it since there are a lot of free samples to be had in this category and they are always changing and seasonal in that they come out a few times a year but rest assured there will be samples.

Enough of the prolonging I will drop a pic below that will say it all. Just know that it caught my husband and I by surprise. I am in the final stages of the first trimester and getting my energy back and can return to the things that I love to do .

As I get them I will post separate posts on Baby Samples and on the other samples and products and samples that I am able to receive. It will keep everything clean especially when searching this way you can head over to the baby samples post if that's your interest without having to search through.

Ozeri Kitchen Gadgets

Hello I recently joined a product testing company called Ozeri. Ozeri is a speciality manufacturer of digital lifestyle products for the modern home. The company expanded their products into timeshares vacation homes and condo homes rentals.

I got the website from a friend and applied to review for them and was approved. They send you a form of the available products you choose the ones you would like to test and review. It takes 2-3 weeks for the products to arrive and you know the rest of the story.

I ordered three products from Ozeri an Electric Corkscrew, a Salad Spinner and an Electric Pepper mill. I chose products that I would use and that I wanted. I loved the salad spinner its dishwasher safe ad breaks into three separate parts- a colander, salad spinner, and a serving bowl. It handles well the handle takes a bit to get used to. Rinse our lettuce leaves and salad greens and enjoy a crops dry salad instead of soggy leaves. You can feel safe using in the dishwasher the colander and the serving bowl. I suggest wiping the lid with you dish cloth and letting air dry.

Next Electric Wine Opener comes with four AA batteries works on natural and synthetic corks and is very stylish and elegant great for entertaining friends open many bottles and not break conversations. A must for wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs.

The eketric pepper mill is a great kitchen gadget for the gourmet cook. Its great for those of UA cooks who want freshly ground pepper Cinnamon allspice etc in our favorite recipes. It helps add potent flavor to your dishes. Its sleek design makes an added elegance to an intimate setting. The handle is made of a soft durable rubber easy to clean just mild soap on a soft cloth wipe and dry do not immerse in water.

I enjoyed this mission and look forward to testing more products from this Company. I estimate the total cost of products to $80 at least. So another great haul for absolutely free for my honest review and experience. #gotitfree #frugalista #ozeri