St. Ives Influenster VoxBox Overview

Helloooooooo!

Because I was lucky enough to receive not one, but TWO VoxBoxes from Influenster in the same DAY (crazy, right?!) I figured that meant two back-to-back blog posts going over what I was lucky enough to receive.

Here's a peak into what I received in the St. Ives VoxBox:

• St. Ives Even & Bright Pink Lemon & Mandarin Orange Body Wash
• Retails for $2.99 for a 13.5oz bottle or $4.89 for a 24oz bottle
• Not a fan at all for citrus scents, so this was enjoyed by my mother instead
• St. Ives Refresh & Revive Pear Nectar & Soy Body Lotion
• Retails for $4.99 for a 21oz bottle
• Also not a fan of the scent of this, so my mother gladly took this as well
• St. Ives Nourish & Soothe Oatmeal Scrub + Mask
• Retails for $3.99-$4.79 for a 6oz bottle or $4.99-5.79 for a 10oz bottle
• OMG IN LOOOOOOOOOVE with this product. Definitely doing an in-depth review soon!

Check out the video above for a hands-on look into what I received inside this box!

I hope you guys enjoyed this post and be sure to look out for the in-depth review of the oatmeal scrub/mask either on here or my YouTube channel - you won't want to miss it!

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

*I received this VoxBox courtesy of Influenster for review purposes*

Influenster Jingle VoxBox Overview

Hey guys!

It's been a while since I've appeared on the blog front, hasn't it? Well, fear not! I'm back! I've got some awesome blog posts for you guys in the next couple months so keep a look out for them coming soon!

For now, I wanted to give you a quick run down on what I got in the Jingle VoxBox from Influenster around Christmas time 2015. 

Here's a list of what I received this time around:

• Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream (1 oz):
• Full size retails for $8.99-15.99 each
• Biscoff Cookies:
• 250g size retails for $2.99 each
• Ore-Ida Tater Tots:
• Full size bag retails for $3.99 (I received a coupon to get a pack at the store for free - these didn't come directly in the box)
• Hallmark Itty Bittys:
• Starting at $6.95 (I received Rapunzel - there's many characters)
• NYC City Proof 24HR Waterproof Eyeliner:
• Retails for $3.99 each
• KISS True Volume Lashes:
• Each pair retails for $3.99
• KISS Strip Lash Adhesive with Aloe:
• Each tube retails for $3.99
• Pure Ice Nail Polish:
• Each bottle retails for $1.97 each at Walmart

Please keep in mind: If you're looking for more information or my opinions on the items listed above, I plan to review them at length after I use them a bit more. Stay tuned!

Be sure to check out the video above to see the things I received in this VoxBox in action!

I hope you guys enjoyed my first blog post of 2016 - can't wait to see you back here for more content soon!

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

*Items were sent to me from Influenster for review purposes*

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Influenster Review

Hey guys! So I wanted to try writing a different kind of blog post today - this one is going to be a review on the website Influenster.

Influenster's slogon on their homepage is, "Turn your social influence into rewards". This saying captures the truth behind the website creation.

*I've been a member of this website since May 31, 2012, which isn't a long time compared to some, but it gained me an extra badge. (explanation below)

Influenster just underwent a major renovation and completely re-established their website for the better. Now we are able to have Expert Badges, Lifestage Badges, VoxBox Badges, and Brand Badges. I'll break these down below.

Expert Badges: At this time, you can only unlock 5 out of 16 of these, so choose carefully. You want to be honest with these because you'll need your knowledge of your interest to gain influenster points.

Lifestage Badges: There's only 8 of these bad boys, but you can gain them all. The problem I find is, Influenster is all about being honest, so just call me Honest Abe! But that means I was only able to collect 4 out of 8, as I don't have a dog or cat, am not a bride-to-be (yet!), and I wasn't born between 1945 and 1964. So I just don't see how it's fair to affect our overall score if we are not applicable to all of the badges. That part doesn't seem very fair.

VoxBox Badges: These badges indicate what and how many VoxBoxes you have been eligible for and received. VoxBoxes are the rewards for being active on Influenster and getting your overall badge score as high as possible. I just got an email this past week saying I may be eligible for my very first one, so fingers crossed!

Brand Badges: I personally don't have any of these yet, so I'm not exactly sure what they represent. I'm going to guess if you're especially active reviewing and sharing one specific brand that you will earn a badge representing your love for that brand. But don't take my word for it, that's just my guess.
**Note after this blog post was finished: I earned a badge in this section for doing all the tasks for the relaunch. So maybe they're limited edition badges?

*Influenster Veteran Badge: This is under the Lifestage Badges category, but basically if you have been an active member on Influenster since before this renovation, congratulations! You earned this simple yet distinguished badge of honor. Share it proudly!

Now you're probably wondering if this is all there is to Influenster. Well, it's not. You have a general badge score that is cumulative of four areas. These areas are:

*Picture courtesy of official Influenster Facebook page*

My current Influenster score is 63. That doesn't sound so great, but like I said earlier, I was just notified that I may have earned my first VoxBox. So don't fret if your score isn't super high - you too, have a fair chance to score a VoxBox sometime soon. Just keep reviewing and sharing your favorite pages and products through Twitter, Facebook, Google +, and Pinterest and be patient. There are only a few specific VoxBoxes sent out each year, to a select amount of people. So do your best and wait to get that amazing notification!

Some tips:

• Be active - don't just be all in for one day then vanish for a year.
• Invite influential friends - who knows, they may benefit and gain a VoxBox while you gain Influenster points.
• Use as many social platforms as possible - if you're addicted to Facebook, "Tweet" a mile per minute, and "Pin" everything in sight, you're in luck. Keep doing what you're doing - just include Influenster.
• Review all your favorite products - every thought counts.
• Watch your score go up - if you follow my simple tips, your score will soon be through the roof and you'll be well on your way to gaining FREE VoxBoxes!

Just remember to be a trendsetter and an active member in all areas and you should have no problem! Good luck and HAVE FUN! <3

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren