Does your deodorant provide you the protection you need to live fearlessly? Secret Outlast Clear Gel can!

A week ago I received my first Influenster box which included Secret Outlast deodorant. When I got the box, I must admit that it was my first time seeing several of the products, but the Secret was one brand that I was very familiar with. Even though I have used the regular secret in the past, I had never had the pleasure of using the Outlast version. Before I give you my thoughts on the product, I thought it would be great to give you a little background information on Secret Outlast.  When I got the product, I did some research to see what set this Secret different from every other deodorant out there.  With my research, I found that there were two basic feature of the Outlast, one was 48 hour protection and the other was no more white marks. If you have ever been getting dressed and mistakenly applied your deodorant before putting your shirt on then you probably have been a victim of the white mark bandit. Well with Outlast, that is not a problem because it was created with a special formula which makes it adhere to your skin so it does not rub off onto her clothing. Outlast is able to do this because it is made with fast drying ingredients which seem to evaporate in seconds, which is much faster than many other deodorants that I have tried. The next feature of Outlast is that it provides 48 hour protection. Secret Outlast was

Clinically tested to work in some of the hottest and most stressful environments.  The greatest claim that Outlast makes is that is “captures odor and releases a fresh scent”. I thought that this was a cool feature to have in your deodorant.  It is also made to act as an odor detective and stop it before it even gets started. As if this was not enough, the PH of Outlast is designed to minimize bacteria that cause nasty odors; by doing this Secret last longer than many other deodorants, providing you 48 hour protection.  What makes Outlast even better is the fact that you get all these great features for the great price of $4. 

Up until recently, I have used Suave because it can often be found on sale, and it tends to work well for my activity level.  A little over a month ago I started getting more active at the gym and I found that my current deodorant was not keeping up with all my hard work. I found that I often had to reapply throughout the day and after a great work out, I no longer had that great spring fresh smell I had before I started. Well, shortly after receiving my box, I decided to put Outlast to the test and see if it was able to hold up to its promise of proving 48 hour odor and wetness protection. Just like on any other day, I applied my Outlast after my shower and proceeded with getting ready for my day. At one point I thought I had made a mistake in my dressing routine because I applied the Outlast before I got dressed.  This would have been an issue with my other deodorant which would have left white streak marks on my shirt as I pulled it on but this was no problem for my outlast deodorant because shortly after applying the clear gel, it had dried up so there was no nasty white marks or streaks left on my shirt as I tried to put it on.  So I guess that is one point for Secret Outlast because it was able to come through on their claim of no white marks.  I must admit that I usually do not like the gel deodorants because I do not feel that they do a good job of providing adequate protection but this did not seem to be an issue with the Outlast. Later that afternoon after running all kinds of errands, I stopped by the gym for two cardio classes and after over an hour and a half of intense sweating the clean, fresh smell of the Outlast I had applied earlier that morning was still going strong. I was quite impressed with how it had continued to offer me great coverage and protection even after such an intense workout. Once again, Secret Outlast was able to come through on their claim that it is “designed to work in even the most hot, humid, and stressful situations”

In regards to the actual product, I found that the Secret Outlast had a clean and fresh smell which was not too over powering.  The one thing that I did not like about my Secret Outlast is that the size that I received seemed to run out quicker than my normal solid did.  Despite this issue, I feel that it is a product that I would purchase again. Overall, I felt that the Secret Outlast was able to do exactly what it stated it was designed to do; it maintained its fresh smell throughout my intense workouts, and it did not produce the nasty white marks like other deodorants. If you have hang up over using gel deodorants, and you are tired of those nasty white marks, than this is the product that may change your mind. If you have never tried Secret Outlast it is definitely a product that you should try.  With Secret Outlast, You no longer have to worry about doing the ‘Deo Dance,’ but check out Bravo star, Jenni Pulos before she heard about Secret Outlast at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W32RHWByrGY.  Outlast is definitely a product that I would recommend to my friends and family because I feel that it works great. With the help of Secret Outlast, you can finally live your life Fearlessly!

 I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster. All opinions in this review are my own.  

Not your Mom's press on nails... Product review of ImPress Manicure

One of the products that I received in my Spring VoxBox was imPress Manicure by Broadway Nails. I must admit that up until I got the box, I had never tried press on nails, but I really liked the design of the set that I received so I thought that it would be great to try out. When I think about it, I do not think that I have ever been a fan of press on nails because many looked cheap and did not seem to fit my personality. I am a busy mother of two so I sometimes have a hard time finding the time to go to the nail salon to do my hour long gel nail routine.  That is why I was excited to see if the impress nails would be able to give me the same great gel look without the expensive gel price tag and the hour wait.  I am always looking for a way to save some time so if these worked I would be a fan for life. Before I give you a review of the product, let me first give you a little background info on the product. ImPress nails provide you with a “salon-perfect manicure in seconds”.  The great thing about the Impress nails is that you can get the same gel shine without the long gel drying time and they even last up to a week.   What makes the impress nails even better is the fact that they are so easy to apply so you can change them to fit your mood or outfit without any trouble.  The imPress Manicure are easily available and can  be found at stores like CVS, Rite Aid, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and many more. At a price point of $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns, you can always have great looking nails without breaking the bank.  To learn even more about imPress Manicure, you can visit imPressManicure.com, where you can download an exclusive coupon and virtually try on all the colors and patterns!

When I first saw the package, I felt that imPress had done a great job on the presentation of the product.  I received the Just say Yes color which was a pretty bright pink color.  Before getting started, I quickly read the instructions that were pretty easy and clear to understand. As directed, I started my manicure by finding the correct size for each nail. Who knew that this would be the hardest part because when I started looking through the nails, I immediately I saw that I may run into an issue of finding enough big nails to fit my fingers because my nails tend to be bigger than the average female. After going through them I was able to come up with a nail for each finger but only after having to cut several of my real nails in order to fit the length of the nails. The other problem I had was that when I tried to file out the little tip that was on the top of my nails it did not seem to file very well. On my thumb nails I was not able to find a nail that covered it to the sides so I had some white showing on each side.  While some nails looked good, others looked like press on nails. What I found was that some of my nails seemed to adhere fine and looked flush to my real nail while others looked like they were lifting up at the top of the nail. So one warning for those who have big figures like me, they may not work well on your hands, so be ready to see some of your nail to be exposed on the sides. 

Overall, I think that if I had a more traditional nail size, I would have been more impressed by the results, but instead I felt that my fingers were too big to really get the full effect of the nails. I would recommend to my friends who had smaller fingers, because I think that they would work well with coverage and adhering. One thing I will say is that I think these are some of the best looking press-on manicures that I have seen in a long time. I also think that once on they do a good job of staying on.  I would use them if I was in need of a quick last minute manicure but I would not use them on a regular basis.  So if you need a quick fix manicure and you do not have the time to go sit at the salon, then imPress nails are the way to go.

 I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster. All opinions in this review are my own.  

Introducing the Influenster Spring VoxBox

A couple of weeks ago, I reviewed a company called Influenster and I mentioned that I had been chosen to try out their Spring VoxBox of products. Each month Influenster has various products that they have for members to test and give their honest opinion of. Well I am back to let you know that I have received my box and boy is it a good one. The box I received retails for over $35 but I was lucky to try it for free all in exchange for my opinion of each of the products enclosed. 

This month I received the following products in my box:

 Impress Press on Manicure

Color: Just Say Yes

Secret Outlast deodorant

 Schwarzkopf Professional Osis hair product

Rough Rubber Paste

 NYC Applelicious Lip balm

Color: Big Apple Red

 TastyKake’s Kandy Bar Kakes

Flavor: S'mores

Over the next couple of weeks, I will be trying each of these products and I will let you know what I think of each of them.  I cannot wait to share with you information on each of these great products. Each review will give you a brief description of each product, and my honest opinion on my experiences on using them. Until then enjoy the pictures and be on the look out for the upcoming product features. If you have any questions about either the box or Influenster, you can leave them in the comments section below.  If you are interested in joining the fun, follow my blog and leave your email address in the comments section below. As a member I am given 5 invites for friends and I would love to share them with you. 

 I received each of these products complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster.