Sweet'N Low

I had the opportunity to receive some Sweet'N Low samples from the brand via Crowdtap. In the package I got 10 sample packets, 5 coasters, and 2 recipe cards.

 I've used Sweet'N Low packets before when I'm out buying coffee or sampling coffee at shops like World Market where they often have tea and coffee samples available. Otherwise I've never personally purchased Sweet'N Low before.

I really liked using these individual sample packets. Usually at home I just use instant coffee and powder creamer so the Sweet'N Low was a real treat. I absolutely love how it has less calories and the fact that it is Diabetic-friendly. I can definitely see myself replacing sugar with Sweet'N Low!

Alina Skin Care Vitamin C Serum

This Vitamin C Serum is in a glass pump bottle. You can twist the pump so that it is locked/unlocked that way you do not accidentally squirt out any product.

The serum is of a light moisturizer-lotion consistency, not thick at all. There is definitely a citrus scent to the serum, so if you are not a fan of citrus scents this may not be for you.

After applying this serum on my face, my skin soaks it up and leaves a velvety, silky texture on my skin.

There is a tingly sensation on my skin as it is being soaked into my skin. I'm thinking that is because of the Vitamin C, not sure. There aren't any redness on my skin from that tingling sensation nor any rashes so I do not think it's an allergic reaction.

I do not have any prominent wrinkles on my face but I do have lots of mild acne scars and hyper pigmentation. So far after a few days of using this serum, I haven't really noticed any drastic changes. I do have very acne prone skin, fortunately no significant increase in acne either. I would have to continue using this longer to see if it really does provide anymore benefits to my skin.

I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

If you would like to purchase this product yourself, you can do so here: Alina Skin Care Vitamin C Serum

Petunia Skincare Professional Blackhead and Acne Remover Kit

This kit comes with 5 dual ended extractors in a zipper case for storage. In the case, there are elastic bands sewn in to hold the extractors in place. The case folds in half with a zipper to keep it closed. This makes the kit take up very little storage space.

The seller also kindly e-mailed me an e-book for instructions on how to use the tools effectively. I have used an extractor before so I am familiar with how to use one. After reading the ebook, I learned more about different types of comedones.

While there are 5 different dual ended extractors to choose from, I feel like some of them looked quite similar. My favorite tools out of this kit were the ones with the smaller loops as it targets the blackhead/pimple directly. I found that the ones with more of a wired loop instead of the flattend out loop works better for extractions. You just have to test them out to see which works best for you. Overall, I would say these tools do perform comparably to those sold at around $10 for just one dual ended extractor.

I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

If you would like to purchase this kit, you can do so here: Petunia Skincare Professional Blackhead and Acne Remover Kit

Water Proof Pouch for Cell Phone

The water proof pouch comes with an arm band and a lanyard (I forgot to include it in the pictures because it fell on the floor when I opened the package) so that you can use it hands free. As a reference, in the second photo I have the pouch on top of a Mac Book that is 13"x9".

It was a little confusing and difficult to work the switches on the clip to open up the pouch, even though there were directions and diagrams about that. 

On the side where it is clear for the phone screen, try using your finger nail or just your fingers to flip the inside part of the switches on the clip. The clip should unclip outwards and then you slide it through the two clips to open up the pouch. 

I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and it fit my phone just fine. There's also plenty of room for you to add some other necessities (i.e. credit card, cash, keys, etc.). I tested out the waterproof part with a sheet of paper first because I wasn't going to chance ruining my phone. Boy am I impressed by this water proof pouch! I thought that it was going to be a dud and that water was going to soak up the paper completely. The paper wasn't even wet one bit. Just based on that alone, I would definitely recommend this to anybody! The plastic screen doesn't decrease the sensitivity of using your phone. You can still use the screen just fine. 

I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

If you would like to purchase this pouch, you can do so here: Water Proof Pouch

Colowlful Eco Friendly Color Pencils

I'm planning on getting some good quality adult coloring books so I was excited to get these eco friendly color pencils. The box is really cute and is of similar style of packaging as regular color pencils out there.

The 24 color pencils are all of vibrant colors, well at least the color of the pencils. It takes a lot of work pressing down on the pencils to make the color show or get as close to what it should actually look like. Make sure you are coloring on a hard surface, I would recommend on a table instead of on top of a notebook or something similar. You don't really get the best results if you color on a notebook because when you're pressing down it causes an indent on the sheet you're coloring and the color doesn't show as much either.

Since you have to press down so hard to get any color, you will run into the occasion of a pencil lead breaking. This happened to me twice, the very tip of the lead and the bottom of the lead where the lead meets the wood part of the pencil. I tried sharpening the second pencil that broke and it kept breaking each time. I've ran into this kind of situation before with regular color pencils also so this wasn't something shocking. There's a lot of lead pigment from pressing down hard with the pencil, so try not to brush it off your paper with your hand since it might smear and ruin your work. I just blow it off the sheet.

As a side note, you can't really layer colors with these color pencils. (See the 2nd and 3rd triangles in photo below). I tried to do that when one of the lighter color pencils didn't show up. The darker shade only sort of showed on top, but it was not as pigmented as it would have been if it was applied on paper directly.

On the back of the box, you can find the brand's website where you can download and print some pages to color.

Overall, I'm a little disappointed with these eco friendly coloring pencils. Considering that they are eco-friendly and the colors are of some nice shades I would give these a 4 out of 5 stars.

I purchased this product at a promotional discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

If you would like to purchase these yourself, you can do so here: Colowlful Eco Friendly Color Pencils

Majestic Bombay Stainless Steel Tweezer for ingrown hair

This tweezer is extremely sharp so be extremely careful when you are using or just simply holding it. There is a plastic cover for the tip so if you keep that you'll be able to safely store this tweezer without having to worry about accidentally poking yourself.

I really like how wide the handle is where your fingers should be placed, it really makes a difference! All the tweezers I own have a slim handle so my hand gets cramped easily. Not only that, the wider handle in the center makes it easier to hold onto, which makes me feel a lot safer when using it.

I've used this to remove ingrown hair strands on my sister's legs and it does work. What I like to do is hold the tweezer at a slight angle and kind of scratch at the ingrown hair to get the hair strand out. I wouldn't recommend holding this tweezer at a 90 degree angle directly over the ingrown hair because it's a little hard to determine how deep the tips of the tweezer are going into the skin. I definitely would not feel comfortable using this anywhere near my eyes so I highly suggest that you don't use it near your eyes.

I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

If you would like to purchase this item for yourself, you can do so here: Majestic Bombay Stainless Steel Tweezer

BRINOX Soft Grip Scissors

The BRINOX Soft Grip Scissors are made of stainless steel blades. The handle is dark blue and the inside of the finger and thumb holes are teal. 

There is a silicone type of padding on the inside of the finger and thumb holes. The padding here provides a nice grip for your fingers and thumb. There have been situations in the past when I would use scissors without any grip pads to cut out letters for projects and end up with a sore hand. I have yet to use these scissors for big projects like that. So far I have used these scissors for simple tasks of cutting sheets of paper only. The blades are sharp, requiring little effort to give you crisp clean cuts. 

 I received this product at a promotional discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

If you would like to purchase this product, you can do so here: BRINOX Soft Grip Scissors

Pure Body Naturals Dead Sea Mud Mask

The Pure Body Naturals Dead Sea Mud Mask comes in an 8.8 fl. oz plastic jar with an aluminum screw lid. Once you open the aluminum lid, there is a plastic lid on the inside. I kept that just for sanitary reasons and to make sure no air gets in to dry out the mud. The Dead Sea mud is a dark gray color. I was surprised to find that the jar was actually filled to the top because there have been several times when you open a new jar or bag of something only to be disappointed that it is half or a third filled with product only.

I really like the fact that this mud mask is in a jar, it really makes it easier to get the product out. I've purchased other kinds of masks before that were packaged in squeeze tubes. It seems like a good idea for them to be in tubes, but it gets really hard to squeeze the mask out later on when you start to run low on product. The mud is very smooth when it is applied on the face.

On the jar it states that you should leave the mask on for 10-15 minutes until it dries. Because I put the mask on a little thicker, I waited for over an hour actually. I probably could have waited longer since the mask wasn't completely dry. However, even with the masks I've used before I never had to wait for over an hour to dry completely. Unlike the masks I've used in the past, this one doesn't change to a lighter color when it's dry. The dried mask doesn't flake off when you run your hand lightly over it. If you rub it though, it does come off. This is good for those who are concerned about clogging their drains. I ended up doing this over the sink and then just wiped up those clay pieces.

 I purchased this product at a promotional discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

If you would like to purchase this product, you can do so here: Pure Body Naturals Dead Sea Mud Mask

Flight Wipes Anti-Bacterial Wipes for Travel Way to Fly!

There are 6 packs in this bundle of Flight Wipes Anti-Bacterial Wipes for Travel Way to Fly! Each pack has 15 wipes in it, which makes it a total of 90 wipes. The product name can be a little misleading as it states "pack of 6, 90 total wipes."

These packs are small enough to fit in a purse, backpack, big pocket, etc. for cleaning on the go. Based on the product description by the seller and on the package, this is for external use only (see picture below). So I would think it's okay to use to clean your hands also. Each pack is resealable as typical of these types of products.

The wipes are of a decent size, large enough for sanitizing table top, arm rest, seats, toys, etc. I personally felt like the wipes were not moist enough so you would have to use another one for whatever you are cleaning.

I received this item at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

If you would like to purchase this product, you can do so here: Flight Wipes

Zilu 6400 mAh Premium Power Portable Charger

This review is on the 6400 mAh Premium Power Portable Charger External Battery Pack. This is a portable charger for cell phones. It arrived with a Micro USB cord in a neatly packaged box with a small pamphlet including instructions to charge, use, and safety precautions. The charger has a power button, a USB port and micro USB port, and 4 LED status lights. The LED lights indicate the amount of charge left for the portable charger. The first initial charge is suppose to take 8 hours, however, it took less than that for me. I'm not sure exactly how long it took because I didn't really keep track of the time that well and I unplugged it in the middle of charging to go run an errand.

I definitely do get more charges out of this portable charger compared to a 3000 mAh one I already had. For those who are not familiar with what mAh means, like myself, it basically refers to how much battery power the unit or item can hold. So the higher the number, the longer the battery will last. Which makes sense that this 6400 mAh lasts longer than my 3000 mAh portable charger.

This portable charger doesn't get too hot while charging my phone at all. It feels warm to the touch only, whereas my phone gets pretty hot-pretty normal even when I charge it by electrical outlet. As of the size, this 6400 charger is slightly bulkier than my 3000 one that is similar to a lip gloss tube. They both weigh about the same also.

This Zilu portable charger definitely lived up to my expectations. It charges my phone quickly and still has enough juice to charge again 2 times. I recommend this portable charger for those who are frequently on the go and for travelers.

I received this item at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

If you would like to purchase this product, you can do so here: Zilu 6400 mAh Premium Power Portable Charger
(*For some reason the charger listed here is a different one, 6000 mAh.)

28 Day Moroccan Teatox Detox

This was my first time trying out any kind of detox tea before so I was pretty excited. I've seen and heard all the rave about detox teas from friends and strangers on Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook. When I received my package, I was surprised to see that there were two items: the Moroccan Teatox 28 Day and the Moroccan Teatox Night Cleanse. I was only expecting the 28 Day pack and thought that there was an error. It seemed like others who have reviewed this detox tea on Amazon also received the Night Cleanse package also.

The two packages arrived in a sealed clear plastic bag inside the shipment box. The tea packages are paper with a silver lining on the inside. I'm not sure what this silver lining is, plastic or aluminum perhaps. I couldn't find a slip of paper for directions in this plastic bag nor on the teatox packaging either. There was however the website for this company on the front of the 28 Day package, www.moroccanteatox.com that I referred to. While it may seem pretty obvious how you just simply steep the tea for a few minutes, I wanted more details since this was my first time trying out detox tea.

Before you even open the package, you can smell the mint and what I assume is hibiscus. It smells amazing! The tea bags are square shape, about the size of my palm. I was glad that this detox tea was in tea bags because a majority of the detox tea pictures and videos I've seen were of loose leaf detox tea and I don't have a tea strainer. There are 28 of the detox tea bags and 14 of the night cleanse tea bags. Based on the information that I found on the website, while you drink the 28 Day detox tea in the morning, the Night Cleanse tea is for every other night.

You only need to steep the tea bag for about 3 minutes, but you can leave it in the hot water longer if you want. The color of the tea is similar to a shade of cranberry juice. The tea tastes mildly sweet, which was great for me because I do not like teas that require sugar due to being too strong. The sweetness comes naturally from stevia as it is listed as part of the herbs in the tea. The Night Cleanse tea tastes just as good as the 28 Day one!

I received this item at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

If you would like to purchase this item to try it yourself, you can do so here: 28 Day Moroccan Teatox Detox

ArtNaturals Enhanced Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluranic Acid

This Vitamin C Serum comes in a glass dropper bottle. There was a plastic safety wrap on the lid, which was reassuring that it was not opened. I was expecting this serum to be more of an oil/gel base, but it is actually liquid. I haven't ventured too far into the facial serum world so I guess there are liquid based serums also.

The liquid is slightly tinted orange. There is a noticeable acidic scent when you smell the bottle and when applying the serum on, it's not overwhelming. After cleaning my face and neck, I apply this Vitamin C serum and then continue on with my usual skincare routine. This serum does not leave a greasy feeling at all and it soaks quickly into the skin.

I've been using the same products as I was prior to this serum and my skin has not been aggravated at all. I haven't had any acne breakout that's out of the norm for me, in fact I am noticing less acne on my face. This is saying something for my skin because I noticed this after the first few days I tried out this serum. I don't really have any prominent wrinkles on my face yet, so I can't say if this helps reduce wrinkles. I also noticed that my acne scars are starting to lighten up. Usually it takes over a week for my scars to fade away! Lastly, this Vitamin C serum does not sting if you apply it over a scab or popped pimple. I will definitely continue using this Vitamin C serum in my facial skincare routine to improve my skin!

I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

If you would like to purchase this item to try it yourself, click here: ArtNaturals Enhanced Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluranic Acid

AZSPORT Waist Trimmer Belt

Before I purchased this AZSPORT Waist Trimmer belt, I saw that it was pretty common for people to do waist training - celebrities, models, and average amazing people. My first thought was that these waist trainer belts were some kind of torture device that would mess up your organ systems due to prolong wear and fainting like back in the old days when women wore corsets. I've never tried a waist trainer belt or anything of that sort before so I was a little hesitant to purchase this. I figured I would give it a shot since I could use some help with getting rid of my muffin top.

This belt in particular is fabric with a velcro piece on one end. I'm not sure what kind of fabric this belt is made of, but it is very soft and has some stretch to it. The velcro fibers are short so it doesn't ruin the fabric when you pull it off. The belt arrived with the velcro piece on the fabric already. It was a little difficult pulling the two pieces apart for the first time. Over time it does get easier to pull the velcro piece off so it won't be that big of a problem. The belt is one size only and can fit up to 50 inch waist. I was able to wrap the belt around my waist about 1.5 times excluding the velcro piece. I think the thing with waist trainer belts or corsets is that you are not suppose to wear them too tight, especially if you are planning to wear them for a long time. I wore mine so it felt like it was a little bit more of a snug tightness feeling. It is very comfortable when wearing this AZSPORT Waist Trimmer belt.

I've been wearing my waist trimmer belt for several days now while sitting and just walking around the house. I haven't tested it outside of the house yet or when exercising. Since I haven't been very active, I have not noticed much of a difference as of decrease in waist size. I do notice a warm sensation around my waist when I wear the belt. So I guess this is sign that it's working since "ab sauna" is noted in the item title on Amazon. I will definitely be incorporating this belt more when I work out and while just staying at home.

I received this item for free to test for my honest and unbiased opinion.

If you would like to purchase this item to try it yourself, click here: AZSPORT Waist Trimmer

Reviewsio

I just recently came across this new website called Reviewsio while I was browsing through Instagram. This is a site with products that are available at a discounted price or for free. All you have to do is write an honest review on Amazon. You just have to create an account with Reviewsio and have an Amazon account to be eligible for these offers. If you are interested, you can use my referral link (https://reviewsio.com/register?mref=windstruck90). By using my referral, you will be earning 10 points. There are new items added on the site daily so remember to check often. I haven't been accepted yet for an item, but then I did just join yesterday 😉

Folgers Flavor Coffee Enhancers

I recently joined Crowdtap a few weeks ago. I am still fairly new to the site so I am still trying to figure it out so I will do my best to describe what it is. Crowdtap is kind of like Influenster and PinchMe where you receive samples to test out for free and then provide them honest reviews. There are Crowds, Missions, and Polls. The Crowds are the brands which then is broken down to what category they fall under, such as beauty and grooming, creative concepts, financial savvy, etc. Missions are activities that you do on social media regarding those brands or products. Then there are the polls, which are basically surveys about the brand or product. For each one of these items that you fill out, you earn points towards winning gift cards to Amazon, Sephora, Walmart, eBay, etc. So far I have won several $5 gift cards to Amazon and Walmart. It may seem like that's not worth the effort filling out a bunch of surveys, but it does add up!

The first product samples that I received from Crowdtap to test out are the Folgers Flavors Coffee Enhancers. I was so surprised that I received 12 bottles in my box when I first opened it. This has definitely been the most generous sample I have tested as of yet. There were 3 of each 4 flavors, mocha, caramel, hazelnut, and vanilla. The bottles are 1.62 fl oz with a flip cap. Once you open the cap, you just squeeze the product out so that it squirts into your cup of coffee. I like to squirt it onto a spoon so that I know just how much I'm adding to my cup. On the label it says, "Add one squeeze to 5 fl oz o prepared coffee. Adjust to taste." I personally feel like one squeeze is not enough for you to really notice any of the flavor at all. I've stepped it up to spoonfuls, which is about two really long squeezes. This may just be a personal preference, but I like to drink my coffee sweet.

Apparently there are 24 servings in each of these bottles. I've gone through 1.5 bottles so far of the hazelnut flavor, and that was only about 4 cups of coffee. So maybe I do get a little too happy with these coffee flavor enhancers... But if you think about it, when you buy coffee at the coffee shop, they do add a lot of these flavor syrup/enhancers also, probably even more than my 3 spoonfuls.

Since I've only tried the hazelnut flavor so far, I'll focus on that part now. You definitely can smell the hazelnut after you squeeze it into your cup of coffee! It definitely made me feel like I was at the coffee shop, except I'm in the comfort of my home instead. I'm not very good at describing flavors at all... It tastes smooth and just like a cup of hazelnut coffee you can purchase at the coffee shop. I'll just leave it at that for my description for the flavor. I would definitely recommend these coffee flavor enhancers if you are a coffee lover! It's great for on the go also since the bottles are small enough to fit in your purse.

As noted above, I received these samples in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.