Influenster Bella Vox Box Review

Influenster picked me to test out some items in the Bella Vox Box! Though I received these items for free, opinions are all my own. This box was a fun mix of products. I like that Influenster fills their boxes with different types of products and not solely beauty items.
Wanna see what was inside?? I know you do!

Rimmel Kate Mascara

 Kate Moss teamed up with Rimmel London to create a line of beauty products. We got to try out the Scandaleyes mascara and also a lipstick. I rarely wear black mascara because my lashes are a little out of control. They look best with brown. But that said, this is a nice mascara, not clumpy, and applied nicely.

Rimmel Kate Lasting Finish Lipstick:

 Though my photo is dark, you'll have to trust me, this is RED. I'm not sure I can really pull of the red lipstick look, but again I like the product itself. It's not sticky, and applies nicely. I can't speak for longevity as I didn't leave it on for long.

Not Your Mother's Deja Vu-Do Style Extender:

 I like this. I like it a lot. It's a cream not a powder, so I don't feel like I'm putting dandruff in my hair. And it smells great too!

Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs

 Admittedly, I probably won't actually try this. My legs are rarely allowed out in the wild so I don't have much need for a self tanner. Or maybe I desperately need it for my ghost white legs? I'm not sure. Either way, not a product for me, but I'm sure for those who do worry about having tan legs without the skin cancer risk, I bet it's a great product! I am, in general, a big fan of Sally Hansen.

Ecotools Mattifying Finish Brush:

 THIS I'm excited about! I have a shortage of large brushes, so this was exactly what I need!I really like the Ecotools brushes (I've recieved them before in other boxes) and this one is no exception. It's very soft and does not yet shed everywhere like some brushes can do.

Dove Chocolate Covered Blueberries:

Obviously, I've saved the best for last. These are SO DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!! I wish the box was filled with them. No really. I'm gonna have to go buy many more bags. You might want to also. I mean, the candy and the fruit cancel each other out. So it's like you didn't even eat them, right?

What do you think of my Bella Vox Box items? Have you used any of these products? Thinking of trying them out? Let me know in the comments!

My first Influenster box from Sally Hansen® Miracle Gel™!

Awhile back I signed up for Influenster but didn't really think I'd ever qualify to try anything out... Well low and behold, I was chosen to try Sally Hansen Miracle Gel polish. The polish was complimentary in exchange for my testing it out and sharing my thoughts with all my favorite readers! (I apologize in advance for my dark photos, I'm having some lighting issues in the living room..)
So without further ado... Let's take a look!

I was a little not that excited to get a bright red polish, but when you get something free to try, you don't whine about the color! Plus it's called Redgy so that makes it more fun. (Get it? Red + Edgy= Redgy!) Anyway, here's the deal with this polish and why it's different and better than normal polish: Much like a gel manicure, it's supposed to last up to 14 days. The difference is, you don't need to sit under a light to cure it, and you're supposed to be able to remove it like normal polish. Those of you unfamiliar with gel manicures... they are TERRIBLE to remove! I just did this mani quick tonight, so I can't comment just yet on durability or the removal process, but check back in a week or two and I'll let you know!

This is a two step process. Step 1: apply two coats of the colored polish. Step 2: apply topcoat.  Sounds simple right?! I gotta tell you... it's that simple! Let's go through it step by step:

I was really happy when I opened the bottle to find this brush inside. It's wide and flat with a curved bottom. This shape makes it super easy to paint your nails both neatly and quickly. I managed to keep the majority of the polish on my nails and off my cuticles. WIN!
Here's the first coat:

As you can see, the polish covered quite well with one coat! I almost didn't do the second one, but figured it I'm reviewing a product, I really ought to follow the instructions. Also, it's dark in here and there might be lines I can't see. So here's the second coat:

I was impressed with how smoothly the color went on. I really didn't see lines or brush marks. Dry time was reasonable. I didn't pay close attention to how long I waited between coats, but it wasn't too long. I think I should have given it a few more minutes before applying the top coat though, as some of the color came off on the brush:

Oops. Thankfully it didn't mess up my paint job. The top coat dried quickly. Here's the finished product:

I apologize for the semi-terrible mani job. I'm not a professional polish junky, just an amateur! So far I'm impressed with this Miracle Gel Polish system, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how durable it is. I'm sure I'll give it a good test with the horses!

If you'd like to try out Sally Hansen's Miracle Gel Polish, it's available at most drug stores and Walmart. If you try it, let me know how you like it!