Celestial Seasonings Taste Test

Okay so have you tried any Celestial Seasoning Teas? I have tried quite a few but there's one I tried for the first time yesterday. I put it to a taste test to see what was so great about it. It was the Candy Cane Lane Decaf Green Tea. Thank you Influenster for sending me this for free to try in my FrostyVoxBox.


It was so yummy. Tasted like I melted a candy cane in my cup. It tasted like your classic peppermint candy cane. It was slightly sweeter than their original Peppermint tea. Oh it was so good. Let me know in the comments what kind you have tried and whether you would try this kind.

Frosty VoxBox - Good, Bad, Lovely

This post is going to be a little different than what I normally post. I thought I would share with you all about my Influenster FrostyVoxBox. Everything in this box was sent to me for free from Influenster to test and review the items inside.

Here's what was inside (everything is full size):

1) Eco Tools Styler + Smoother Hairbrush
2) Bag of New Fruit Vines Bites in Cherry (5 oz.)
3) NYC Expert Last Lip Color in Sugar Plum (0.11 oz.)
4) McCormick Gourmet All Natural Thyme Seasoning (0.62 oz.)
5) 2 Celestial Seasonings Tea Bags in Candy Cane Lane Decaf Green Tea
6) Rimmel London Gentle Eye Makeup Remover (4.2 fl. oz.)
7) Rimmel London ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner in Black (0.042 oz.)

So that's 7 full size items for FREE!

If you're not familiar with Influenster let me explain it a bit. It's a hub that contains a wealth of knowledge related to products that consumers use and review. You can ask questions, search for product reviews, and earn rewards. The more social you are, the more rewards you are likely to get. Occasionally Influenster will send you a VoxBox, just like this one I received, to review and share with your social media.

It's a great way to try out new products or products that you might not have heard much hype about. I have never been disappointed so far with receiving these boxes. What's better, the whole thing is FREE! All they ask you to do is share your honest opinions and reviews and post on your social media about the products.

Okay so I'm gonna dive right into this box and tell you my thoughts on everything:

Eco Tools Styler + Smoother Hairbush:
Oh my goodness. Where has this brush been all my life?! I absolutely love it! I love anything Eco Tools but I have needed a new brush for some time now. This brush is ultra lightweight, helps to detangle hair and definitely styles and smooths those stray hairs.

Fruit Vines in Cherry:
The whole bag is gone! Yes I ate them literally in one day. They were so good. I love cherry and these definitely hit the spot with my sweet tooth. I might get in trouble for saying this but I love these better than Twizzlers. There I said it!

NYC Expert Last Lip Color in Sugar Plum:
This is a very pretty color however, I have quite a plethora of other lipsticks similar to this shade. I wasn't very impressed with this product nor did it last all that long on my lips. It's just okay for me.

McCormick Gourmet Thyme Seasoning:
I was kind of surprised to get something like this but hey I can always use it. I love Thyme on Chicken and you can never have too much of one seasoning right?

Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane Decaf Green Tea:
First, I like that this is decaffeinated. I hate whenever I receive Green Tea and it's not Decaf. Second, this tasted so good. I love candy canes and this was very yummy.

Rimmel London Eye Makeup Remover:
You can see my previous post for my review on this one: http://eyelookbook.blogspot.com/2014/12/rimmel-london-hot-or-not.html

Rimmel London Waterproof Eyeliner:
You can see my previous post for my review on this one: http://eyelookbook.blogspot.com/2014/12/rimmel-london-hot-or-not.html

All in all, very impressed with this box and so glad to get it for free and review it. Check out my Influenster badge on the side of this page if you'd like more information on how you can join and earn rewards. 

Rimmel London - Hot or Not

I have used Rimmel London eyeliners before and I also have used their lip products but I have never used anything else from them until now. I received the FrostyVoxBox from Influenster the other day and I'm impressed. This is my 2nd VoxBox and I must say it's definitely worth the wait to see if you qualify for one of their boxes because you always get full size products to try. This time I received the Rimmel London Gentle Eye Makeup Remover and the ScandlEyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal eyeliner in Black.

Now first impressions - I have used the eyeliner before so I know how it performs. This works great in the waterline of your eye! It truly is waterproof and won't budge until you take it off. They retail for $4.49

As for the eye makeup remover - it works great! It definitely is very gentle, doesn't sting your eyes and does take waterproof makeup off. I like that it is oil free so there's no oily residue left on your eyes. What's even better you get a pretty good amount for the price (4.2 fl. oz.) This retails for $7.49 which considering it's drugstore, it's not bad.

So my overall impression is that both these products are HOT! They definitely are a good choice for those starting out in the makeup world. I cannot give my opinion about all of their products because I have only used these two. I say give them a try.

*Please note these products were sent to me by Influenster in the FrostyVoxBox to try for free.

Urban Decay Naked on the Run Palette

Okay, get ready all you UD fans out there..they have done it again and created this travel friendly palette called Naked on the Run. I laugh every time I say that. But anyway, back to my post. They created this limited edition palette which kind of sucks because once it's gone, it's gone. Hmmm...maybe I should go get another one!? I did hear that it is available online at Ulta and will hit the stores December 4th. It's also available at Sephora but only online. Yikes! That means it will get gone fast.

My own personal photo of the palette

Urban Decay cosmetics has always been a long standing makeup line that I love. I don't think I've tried anything from them that I didn't love. Occasionally you can find them on Hautelook.com but for the most part I purchase their products from Ulta or online at urbandecay.com.

But I had the chance to snag one this weekend during Black Friday and alas I did have to pay the full $54 for it. However, it was well worth it. I did use it this morning and I was blown away by it. I already have the Naked 2 and Naked 3 palettes and a few of the 24/7 eyeliners so that came as no surprise that this palette included eyeshadows and a travel 24/7 eyeliner.

I know what you're thinking, so what makes this so special? Well, there are 6 never-before-seen eyeshadows and it has a bronzer and a blush. On top of that you get a FULL SIZE, new shade of the Naked Lipgloss as well as a new shade in the 24/7 eyeliner. The best part is you can buy more of the Naked lipglosses and travel 24/7 eyeliners and interchange them in this palette. How cool is that? Oh, and it also comes with a travel Perversion Mascara.

Okay, so here's my review and the skinny on what's inside...

6  Eyeshadows:
Dive is a metallic rose with golden shimmer
Fix is a soft matte taupe
Resist is a medium metallic taupe
Dare is a medium matte brown
Stun is a metallic bronze with light gold shimmer
5050 is a cool satin bisque color. Each is about 0.04 ounces.

Bronzer: Medium matte bronze and it's about 0.03 ounces.
Blush: It's a vibrant pink with light shimmer and it's 0.3 ounces.
FULL SIZE Naked Ultra Nourishing Lipgloss in Sesso (note this is a NEW Limited Edition shade)
Travel Size Perversion Mascara in 0.13 fl. oz.
Travel Size 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Stag (note this is a NEW shade)

As a side note: I will tell you that I noticed Ulta has the wrong names for the Lipgloss and the eye pencil. What I've listed is correct.

So how does it all perform...

Amazingly well! The mascara is just okay for me. It does give volume but doesn't really lengthen like some of my other mascaras. The eyeshadows blend really well. The colors are gorgeous for every day use. The bronzer is very light so I don't know if it would show up on darker skin tones unless you use a heavy hand with it. I used a light hand because I wasn't sure how it would look on my fair skin tone. The blush is very pretty, highly pigmented and creates a natural look. I think it would look good on any skin tone.

The eyeliner is kind of like your classic black so nothing special there. The lipgloss is the best! It's so nourishing and not sticky. The color is very pretty, kind of like a rosy pink but not too intense. The best part about this palette is you can pop in a new gloss and a new eyeliner for on-the-go.

Did it last?
Absolutely!!! I used the Urban Decay Anti-Aging eyeshadow primer potion on my eyelids and from about 8 a.m. this morning until about now, the eyeshadows still looked pigmented. I've changed my mind about the mascara. I love it! It didn't flake off and stayed put. I have combination skin so I get really oily in my T-Zone and even though I had some shine to my face at the end of the day, the bronzer and blush were both still visible on my skin. So props to UD! The gloss, well I didn't wear it much today because I was eating, drinking and playing with my daughter (who likes to put her hands on my face sometime). The eyeliner did stay on however it was fading some from where I placed it on my waterline. All in all, I cannot rave enough about this palette.

Overall, I'm impressed and so glad I got this. If you're a UD fan like I am, you need this in your collection! It's well worth the splurge of $54. So what are you waiting for? Go get it now before it's gone!!!