Influenster Nestle Splash Vox Box Review

It's time for another Vox Box review! This time I received the Nestle Splash Vox Box. Influenster sent me the Acai Grape flavor of Nestle Splash to try out. I've tried other flavors of Nestle Splash in the past, but never the Acai Grape flavor, so I was excited to give it a try! Along with the water, I received a pair of shades and a beach ball - I love that all the products were color coordinated. My son immediately claimed the beach ball.

One of my ongoing goals is to drink MORE water and less of everything else, so I was excited to try this flavored water out. This water is refreshing, and flavorful - I really enjoyed the Acai Grape flavor! I had a helper during the testing process also! 

Nestle Splash was a hit with us! My son loved the flavor, and so did I! I think it's a great 'treat' to have when you want a little flavor, but are trying to stick to drinking just water. 

I'll definitely be purchasing Nestle Splash in the future. There are still a few flavors that I'd love to test out - and I'm sure my little taste tester will be willing to help me out!

Disclaimer: I received this product free for testing purposes, but all opinions are my own.

I received my Nestlè Splash products complimentary from Influenster and am entering the Brand Challenge for a chance to win a prize.

My Experience: Rodan + Fields

A couple months back my amazing friend Allison offered to send me Rodan + Fields products to test out. I immediately said yes - I had heard about their products for a while now, but had never had the opportunity to try them.

First she had me complete a survey to determine which regimen was right for me. My results were between Unblemish, the regimen for acne prone skin, and Soothe. Allison had Soothe on hand, so we decided to go with that! Once I received the regimen I couldn't wait to start using it and see results. 

The first week was a little rough. Because I was new to Rodan + Fields my skin broke out A LOT at first. I was a little nervous about this, so I asked Allison and she told me that it's absolutely normal for your skin to react this way when beginning to use the products. I stuck with it, and a few days later, my skin was clear and I began seeing results. 

The Soothe regimen is great for those with sensitive skin. I've always had issues with breakouts and redness, and while this regimen didn't completely prevent breakouts, it did make my skin incredibly smooth and got rid of all redness I usually experience. I've noticed that even when I'm experiencing breakouts they're a lot less noticeable and painful since switching to the Soothe regimen. I've also noticed that it has drastically decreased the amount of time any breakouts last, which is amazing for me!

First is the Gentle Cream Wash, which I use along with my Clarisonic. It makes my skin feel extremely clean, and isn't too harsh. I have noticed that sometimes my skin feels a little warm after using this cream wash - not after every use, but occasionally. This sensation doesn't last long though, and generally goes away immediately after using Steps 2 & 3. (Also, if I'm wearing a full face of make-up that day I make sure to remove it using a wipe or my Makeup Eraser before using this step.)

The Sensitive Skin Treatment hydrates your skin and relieves any sensitive areas you have. It uses exclusive RFp3 peptide technology to neutralize irritants at the skins surface. This step really helps when I'm experiencing redness or dry patches. As I have used the regimen more consistently I've realized that I don't have ANY dry patches. This is extremely rare for me - usually I have constant dryness under my eyes!

Next I apply the Moisture Replenishing Cream. I love this moisturizer! It works great for my skin, which is generally very oily, making it hard to find moisturizers that work for me. It makes my skin feel so healthy and hydrated, without leaving any sort of film, or making me shiny.

The last step, which isn't pictured, is the Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. It's a mineral based sunscreen that didn't break me out - which is very rare for sunscreens I've tried. 

I would absolutely recommend this regimen to those with sensitive skin. In the future I definitely plan to try out the Redefine and Unblemish regimens as well. 

If you're interested in trying out Rodan + Fields you can do so by using this link. You can contact Allison and ask her any questions you may have.

Beauty Wishlist

I absolutely love makeup. I can watch tutorials, hauls, and reviews for hours, and every time I leave Sephora I'm covered in swatches. I do tend to be a sucker for pretty packaging, which can lead to impulse buys of products that aren't so great, so I try to read as many reviews as possible before making purchases.

I've placed myself on a no-buy recently, because I really need to take the time to rediscover some of the products that I already own. That doesn't mean I haven't been looking at new releases though. I add products to my cart on the Sephora site on almost a daily basis - it is a bit satisfying to push that add to basket button without actually spending any money.

Here's what's currently at the top of my list!

Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette, $42  I love Anastasia shadows. They're so buttery and apply really well. When I saw that this palette was being released, I knew I'd have to have it. Luckily it's permanent, so I don't have to rush to purchase it. I love the berry tones in this palette - it's truly unlike anything else I already own.

Benefit Cosmetics Cheekathon Blush & Bronzer Palette, $58  This palette features FIVE full-size Benefit products for the price of two. That alone moves it to the top of my wishlist. Dandelion was actually the first blush that I ever owned, and everything raves about Hoola bronzer. This palette is a must have.

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Thistle, $26  Bite Beauty lipsticks are my favorite. They are made with 12 edible oils and feel so wonderful when applied. Their Amuse Bouche line has so many colors, meaning it's so easy to find a shade that you'll love. Thistle is such a gorgeous mauvey taupe, and is a shade that I would probably end up wearing on a daily basis.

Colourpop Super Shock Shadow in Flower Shop, $5  Coloupop shadows are probably the coolest shadows ever. I love throwing them in my bag whenever I'm traveling, and use my fingers to apply them. Flower Shop, part of their Spring/Summer collection, is such a fun color - a blue green with a gold pearl.

Colourpop Ulta Satin Lip in Spritz, $6  I love wearing matte liquid lipsticks, but sometimes I have to give my lips a break from the super drying formula. Coloupop's Ultra Satin Lip is not as drying as a matte lippie, but still holds up for most of the day. This color is described as a mid-tone true bubble gum pink - perfect for Summer.

Kevyn Aucoin Neo Bronzer in Capri, $58  I swatched this in Sephora recently and fell in love. I love products like this three-in-one, because I feel like I'm getting more for my money.



What products are currently at the top of your list?

On My Radar

I started off this week at my niece Bailey's second birthday party. It was great spending time with my family, and Sawyer was able to play with his cousins. Now that he's a little older and more mobile he's able to keep up with them, so he had tons of fun.

ONE // Drybar Southern Belle Volumizing Mousse

This mousse is SO wonderful. It makes my hair full of volume and it smells so amazing. It doesn't make my hair crunchy either, which I've never found when using a mousse before!

TWO // Silk Dark Chocolate + Walnut Nutchello

I hate milk. I mean, I refuse to even drink it because it really just grosses me out. This tastes like delicious chocolate milk, but is completely dairy free. It's also free of soy and gluten. I also love their Toasted Coconut + Cashew flavor.

THREE // Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Eye Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner

I swatched these earlier in the week at Sephora, and they quickly moved to the top of my wish list. There are so many colors to choose from and they literally do not budge - I had to scrub my hand twice with makeup remover before the swatches came off. There's a mixture of matte and iridescent shades, and they're all gorgeous.

FOUR // Gorjana 'Taner' mini stud earrings

I love the simplicity of these earrings! I have the Rose Gold, and they have become my go-to pair. They go with everything, and I love how delicate they are. I like wearing them in my second holes with a statement earring as well.

FIVE // J. Crew Off-the-shoulder top

I'm not typically a fan of off-the-shoulder tops, but I absolutely love this one. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that the print is called 'Happy Cat'.


What are some of your favorites from the past week?