Product Review: St. Ives Oatmeal Scrub + Mask

Hey there!

Today I'm going to reviewing the St. Ives Oatmeal Scrub + Mask courtesy of the recent St. Ives VoxBox I received from Influenster.

I've always been a big fan of the St. Ives scrubs. The apricot scrub is a tried and true favorite for many people - although I like to use it on my entire body every now and then for a spa-like experience. I wouldn't recommend that scrub in particular for your face, as it's too rough but thankfully this oatmeal scrub is the perfect formula for a face scrub.

This scrub/mask comes in two sizes - 6 oz. for $3.89 and 9 oz. for $4.99 at Target. Other drugstores may vary slightly in price. I received the 6 oz. size in my voxbox, which is honestly plenty since I like to use scrubs and masks only 1-2 times a week, so it doesn't dry out my skin or make my face have a negative reaction.

I'm going to be honest and say I've only used this as a scrub, not a mask. The texture is very creamy and milky and seems like a great scrub to me, not so much a mask. They claim you can use it as both by applying it and massaging off for a scrub effect, while you apply to your face and leave it for 5-7 minutes before rinsing off for a mask effect.

I can safely say I love this as a scrub, though. It has hands down turned into one of my favorites, for sure. I enjoy using it 1-2 times a week while I'm in the shower after a long day of work or wearing makeup. It refreshed my skin, moisturizes like no other (probably the oatmeal formula) and makes my skin look and feel softer and more radiant. It's just so good.

It claims to soften skin and smooth away dryness and I can say that there's no way it doesn't live up to those claims. It has a gentle exfoliation, so it's a great first scrub to try, especially good for sensitive skin types. It's also formulated without paragons, hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, and non-comedogenic. Talk about the good stuff.

I feel like you just can't go wrong with this scrub. It doesn't have terrible ingredients. It's easily accessible and affordable. It makes your skin look and feel super smooth and clean. It's just all around awesome.

Screenshot of product from Target.com

I hope this review was helpful to you whether you're a long time St. Ives lover or here to discover a new product fave! Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

St. Ives Influenster VoxBox Overview

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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*

Influenster Frosty VoxBox Review

Hey guys!

Today I'm going to be sharing my thoughts of the items I received recently in the Frosty VoxBox from Influenster! Let's take a closer look at what I received:

• Red Vines Fruit Vines Bites in flavor "Strawberry": I'm not big on chewy candies like these, so I ended up giving these to my family to enjoy.
• McCormick Gormet All Natural Thyme Seasoning: I have yet to find a recipe I wanted to make that included Thyme in it, but I'm working on it since I love trying new recipes and flavors!
• EcoTools Styler & Smoother Hair Brush: This hair brush couldn't have come at a better time. I was just saying how I needed a new brush since mine had been on it's way out. I love how this one doesn't pull at tangled hair and glides smoothly through, leaving my hair feel soft and smooth.
• Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane Green Tea: I actually ended up giving this to a friend of mine since I'm not big on mint flavors.
• Rimmel Just Let It Go Gentle Eye Makeup Remover: This makeup remover is a good one for being from the drugstore.
• NYC Expert Last Lip Color in "Sugar Plum": I love how this red/plum lip color looks on me. It's not too intense for my pale complexion and I'm a fan of the "shiny" look it gives. However, this lipstick has the most awful "cheap" taste to it that makes it a big turn-off for me. Knowing me, I'll probably suck it up now and then just because I love how it looks!
• Rimmel Scandleyes Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in "Black": This eyeliner is as great as I had hoped it would be! Super smooth and super black and it stays on all day!
• No. 7 Protect & Perfect Advanced Serum: The tricky thing with serums and skincare products that come with a one time use sample are that you get to see what it feels like on your skin, but not much else happens since most skincare products need to be used for a good month to see a difference. So all I got out of this sample was that it felt slimy like any other serum.

I hope you guys found these little on-the-spot reviews helpful and if you're interested in seeing what everything looks like and my first impressions, be sure to check out my unboxing video below! :)

Check out the video above for an unboxing of this box!

Pssst: If you'd like to see some other blog posts about my previous Influenster VoxBoxes or thoughts about their website in general, take a peek at all the beautiful links below:

• Influenster Dean's List VoxBox Review!
• Influenster Jolly VoxBox Review!
• Makeup Review: NYC Big Bold Lip Gloss
• Product Review: Goody Ouchless Ribbon Elastics
• First Impression: Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream
• Influenster Review

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

*Items were sent to me for review purposes courtesy of Influenster*

Influenster Dean's List VoxBox Review!

Hey guys!

Today I have a different post for you guys - it's all about what I've been enjoying from the Dean's List VoxBox that I received from Influenster! This is my FIFTH box I've received from the company and I couldn't be happier! I feel it was a good assortment of cosmetics, stationary, feminine products, and a little something to snack on - perfect for the everyday college student!

Here's a quick breakdown of what I received in the box and my thoughts on each item:

• CoverGirl Ready, Set, GORGEOUS Foundation in #110: This foundation is just a little bit orange for me, but with proper blending and highlighting, I can make it work!
• Sinful Colors Nail Lacquer in "NO TEXT RED": This is a BRIGHT red nail polish that's perfect for the upcoming holiday season! Also love, love, LOVE the campaign idea! Please remember the people that love you and PUT THE PHONE DOWN WHILE DRIVING!
• Pilot Frixon Clicker Pens in Black & Blue: These pens rule! These pens don't smear easily, erase when you want them to, and write nicely.
• Playtex Sport Tampons, 16 pack: They do what a tampon is supposed to do! Haha
• Softlips Cube Lip Balm in "Pomegranate Blueberry":  I actually learned to really love this product, even though I originally would have preferred the sweeter scent. It has a slight minty tingle to it, but it doesn't burn - it's more refreshing than anything. Love how it looks and love how it works!
• KISS Look So Natural False Eyelashes: These looked BEAUTIFUL on one of my bridal clients!
• Airheads Bites Fruit Flavored Candy: These are essentially a waste for anyone to give to me since I don't enjoy fruit flavored candy or Airheads in general, but my family and friends enjoy these so at least they don't go to waste!

Overall, I was very pleased with this box. I have had boxes in the past that I didn't enjoy as much, and the fact that I received so many beauty items in one box was definitely a huge plus!

Thanks so much for stopping by to read about my Influenster Dean's List VoxBox - make sure you check out my other Influenster related blog posts before you go:

• Influenster Jolly VoxBox Review!
• Makeup Review: NYC Big Bold Lip Gloss
• Product Review: Goody Ouchless Ribbon Elastics
• First Impression: Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream
• Influenster Review

Click above to watch my UNBOXING video!

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

*This box was sent to me for free by Influenster for review purposes*