Voluminous eyelashes.

This was my first time using a product from Xtava. So, I wasn't really sure what to really expect. But I was hoping to have the same great experiene as many of the other reviewers. The Xtava Define Lashes Volumizing Mascara came in a box shown below in the pictures. The size of the mascara is the same/average for most mascara applicators.

I have really short eyelashes. So, mascara does wonders for me. Before I applied any mascara, I curled my eyelashes a few times for extra length.
Afterwards, I took the mascara wand and rubbed the end of the mascara tube to get rid of the excess.When I finished, I went near the roots of the top eyelashes and gently wiggled from left and right. Then, I pulled the wand up and through my eyelashes. I dipped the wand again and reapplied the mascara. I was satisfied with the second coat for the top eyelashes and proceeded to gently brush the bottom lashes as well.

When I was done applying the mascara, my eyelashes looked more apparent. They looked more defined and volumized without the clumps and flaking. My lashes definitely appeared longer, darker, and fuller after applying the mascara. The mascara dried quickly and didn't smudge when I blinked.

Pros:
-Waterproof
-No clump/ flaking
-Voluminous eyelashes
-Easy to apply
-Nice dark black color
-No smudging/panda eyes
-Appearance of bigger eyes

Cons:
-There were "Open box" stickers covering the ingredients and information regarding the product. I get why the stickers are there, but there could be other ways to seal the mascara bottle to ensure that no one opened it. Like another reviewer, the sticker didn't come off all the way.
-The applicator brush didn't really fit my circumstances (I guess). I have thin/small eyelashes. So, I think a long wand with short, spaced out bristles would have better fit my needs. But don't get me wrong, my eyelashes came out nice regardless.

Disclosure: I have received this product in exchange for my honest review. However, my review is 100% my own unbiased opinion.

Great protection against the sun.

Great protection against the sun.

I wanted to try TotLogic Sunscreen SPF 30 because of the many appealing features/aspects. There is an aloe smell, which isn't really apparent. But when you open the bottle, you do kind of notice a pleasant smell. It's not greasy and doesn't feel heavy on my skin. When I applied it on my face, it didn't leave white streaks after rubbing it in. So, no ghost face for me anymore. Goodbye Neutrogena pure & free baby sunblock lotion! It didn't irritate my skin. Also, it contains 20% zinc oxide, which is essential to protect your skin by creating a layer between your skin and the sun. The sunscreen is SPF 30 and products containing that amount block 97% of UVB rays.

Pros:
-Natural Zinc Oxide Formula, Broad Spectrum UVA & UVB For Face & Body
-Water proof, sweat proof for up to 80 minutes
-Non-Nano, Paraben Free, Phthalate Free, Hypoallergenic
-No artificial colors and fragrances
-Gluten free
-No animal testing
-Not greasy
-Light
-No white streaks
-Protects skin

Cons:
None.

Disclosure: I have received this product in exchange for my honest review. However, my review is 100% my own unbiased opinion.

Trendy and cool flash tattoos.

Trendy and cool flash tattoos.

The flash tattoos come in three separate packages. There are 4 sheets in each package. Each package is separated based on the style, which consists of "Trendsetter Collection", "Party Girl", and "Tropical Getaway." The pretty metallic temporary tattoos look unique and trendy. There are various designs such as words, feathers, bracelets, arrows and many more.

I applied these flash tattoos by cleaning my skin and cutting out the design that I wanted. Afterwards, I removed the transparent paper cover and placed in on my skin. I wet a paper towel and rubbed the back of the tattoo for around 15 seconds. I checked if it transferred properly by lifting the corner and it did, so I removed the paper. It was very easy to apply and it wasn't time consuming. The tattoo didn't tear when I applied it and it retained the sparkly and shiny appearance. I applied the tattoo before I took a shower and the tattoo remained intact. It looks like it has been untouched and just applied.

I think it's perfect for wearing these to the beach, vacation, and many more different occasions just because the designs are so beautiful and full of details. Personally, I love the angel wings and the birds. They look so fashionable and cool. Metallic temporary tattoos have been kind of trendy and popular, so I opted in to try it and I'm actually glad I did.

Pros:
-easy to apply
-trendy
-variety of designs
-temporary tattoo feel
-no irritation
-waterproof

Cons:
Haven't had any so far, but I will update if I experience any problems.

Disclosure: I have received this product in exchange for my honest review. However, my review is 100% my own unbiased opinion.

Awesome.

I received a iPad mini screen protector, soft cloth, moist cloth, some stickers, a stylus touch screen pen, and instructions.
I've been using the screen protector for a few days now.
It has done a great job in protecting the screen from scratches as well as keeping the screen clean.
It was easy to wipe down the screen from dust or anything of the nature.

I would suggest anyone that is going to apply the screen protector to clean the iPad screen beforehand.
So, the dirt and dust isn't sealed in. When I first applied it, some bubbles were apparent. However, after smoothing it out, the bubbles disappeared.

Also, the stylus is very good as well. It makes writing notes easier.
I received this product at a discounted price for an honest review.

The foot callus does all the work.

The foot callus remover came in a box with a foot callus remover, two roller heads, one cleaning brush, and instructions.
Basically, you have to put in 2 AA batteries in the foot callus remover to get it to function. To put in the batteries, you have to hold the button the side and then turn it. To close it, you reverse the steps.To change the rollers, you hold the button on the side and then apply the other roller.

I used the foot callus remover on my mother's feet. She has a lot of calluses and chicken eyes, which have developed over the years.
I cleaned and dried her foot. Then, I gently moved the foot callus remover up and down her heel and other parts of her foot. I would suggest anyone that is using it to put a newspaper on the floor first or something of that nature. The results were instant. While, I was using it on her foot, flurries of dead skin were just coming out. I asked if she liked it and she said that it did make her foot smoother. She also said it didn't hurt.

I received the product at a discounted price for an honest review.

Great.

This iPhone 6 Case Bundle is super affordable. In the set, you get an iPhone 6 Flexi Crystal Clear Case, a HD Screen Protector, a Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, and a lifetime warranty. All for $8.99!

The iPhone 6 case is transparent and it fits my iPhone 6. I can charge my phone or click any of the buttons on the side without an issue.
The surface is non-slippery and you can easily grip onto it. It is super lightweight and flexible. If you bend it or anything of that nature, it will revert back to it's original form.

The screen protector, on the other hand is doing a great job protecting the screen from scratches, dirt, and grease.

I received the product at a discounted price for an honest review.

Great for cooking.

It is a nice wooden spoon. It's 8 inch long.
From the handle and bottom, there are decorative patterns. It kind of looks like the shape of bee hives.
I used it to mix some stir fir without any fuss. It was easy to grip the handle and stir.
I was able to scoop the noodles easily, which I generally have an issue with because it's too "slippery".
All in all, the spoon is a great tool to use for cooking.

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

Love it.

I am lip struck. I absolutely love these lip balms. The lip balms came in a white little box.These are four flavors, peppermint, original, herbal mint, and vanilla.The lip balms are gluten free, non GMO, and with 100% natural ingredients. So, I couldn't wait to try these lip balms.
Most lip balms that I know of/use lack those qualities and my lips are usually dry and chapped.

Anyways, when I applied the lip balms, I was impressed. It goes on smoothly and my lips felt very moisturized. Like what the other reviewers said, there isn't a waxy or sticky feeling. Plus, the lip balms smell fabulous. My favorite has to be peppermint of the set. It reminds me of Christmas. :)

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

Love it.

I have brought several of their products before and I have to say, they never fail to exceed my expectations.

The headphones came in a box with some extra ear buds. There are some instructions and that was pretty much it.
I especially liked the design. It looks simple and sleek. :) I used these headphones, while watching a video on Youtube and the sound is great.
I tested the headphones on my iPad and iPhone and they work perfectly fine. The headphones are pretty comfy. They don't fall off randomly, after I place them on.

I received this product at a discounted price for an honest review.

Great.

I've been using the fish oil pills for a few days and I have to say, my experience so far has been pretty good. I've heard people raving about the health benefits of fish oil pills and I've always wondered if the benefits were true. And now I know. :)

As far as I know, Omega 3 can be obtained only from fish or by taking supplements. Personally, I don't eat fish everyday, maybe once a week. So, these fish oil pills are doing wonders for me.

The first time I used it, I was kind of nervous. I never used fish oil pills before and the pills were humongous, compared to pills that I usually take. The fish oil pills are roughly around the size of a quarter (more or less). After I swallowed the pills, I had fishy burps that came and went randomly. So, I wasn't particularly fond with that aspect of it.

The second time I used it, I didn't get any fishy burps or anything else of that nature. I actually felt better and more energetic.
Usually, I feel pretty tired and exhausted. However, with the fish oil pills, I felt a boost to my energy levels and my mood improved slightly. I accidentally bit into the fish oil pills once. It doesn't taste too great, but it was bearable.

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

Amazing. 8D

I was so excited to receive the headphones. :)
My head is kind of big, so I was ecstatic to find out that it actually fits my head.
I had to adjust the headset slightly, but that was no biggie.

I got the red/black headphones and I have to say, they look really cool and stylish.
The headset is pretty comfortable and the sound quality is pretty good.
The headphone does a pretty good job blocking out background noise. However, it doesn't completely block out everything.
So far, I haven't had any problems with the sound or any aspects of the headphones. I plugged the headphones into my iPhone 5 and sound was transmitted properly.

The headphones are fold-able, so it's really convenient to put in my bag.
Also, it's pretty lightweight and comfy enough for me to put it around my neck without being bothered.

I received this product at a discounted price for an honest review.

Everyone should have one!

My sister and I have so many scarves that it is insane!
The scarves are all over the place and sometimes, I don't even know where I placed it half of the time.
But mess no more with these scarf hanger!

I got two pack organizer holders. Each hanger has twelve holes to put whatever like scarves, belts, and anything of that nature.
Recently, I did some winter clothes cleaning. I switched out all my winter clothes and replaced it with my spring/summer clothes.
I have to say everything looks more organized and clean. There is more room to hang up my clothes in the closet or put in my drawers.

As well as that I noticed how durable the scarf hangers are. It looks very sturdy and capable of lasting a long time. All in all, I'm very satisfied with my purchase of the 2 pack organizer holders.

I received this product at a discounted price for an honest review.

Nice.

A iPhone case, stylus pen, and headphones for the price of $9.99 is quite the steal! It is so affordable and actually worth it.

I tried using the headphones and functions properly. I ended up getting a random color, which was orange. I wasn't too crazy about the color, but then again why am I complaining? The headphones work and the quality is great.

The iPhone protective case fits my sister's iPhone 6. After I gave her this case, she had to say that she liked the case.
She liked the simplicity, how light weight, and flexible it was. She said she was able to access all ports and buttons. She was able to charge her phone without taking off the case. The case has a sophisticated kind of simplicity.

The stulus I got was teal. It does function properly. It allows you to write on your iPhone like a pen.

I received this product at a discounted price for an honest review.

Great.

I've been feeling super tired today. So, what better way to stay awake than to make a nice, warm cup of coffee.
When I was done making it, I was surprised. It tasted better and had the most amazing aroma. I suppose it's because the metal filter allows the coffee to pass easily, whereas paper filters tend to sustain it.

It is easy to clean. It takes like 5 seconds to wash and whala, it's clean. Like the other reviewers, I think the metal filter is amazing and could do amazing things for the planet. When you drink coffee a lot and use paper filters, you have a tendency of wasting paper and money. But the great part about the Aeropress Metal Filter is that it is reusable.

It does appear to be made of high quality. The amazing part, I think is that they offer a life-long guarantee on the Aeropress Metal Filter.
I think I have said everything that I feel about the metal filter and I'm just going to enjoy my coffee. :)

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

Great.

I'm highly impressed with the quality. It seems sturdy and will last a long time, after all it is made out of Aluminum.
It appears that it is capable of surviving multiple of falls without cracking. I have a iPhone 5 and usually my plastic cases always end up cracking.
Actually, the other day I accidentally dropped my phone and the case looks like it is in perfect condition. The sides of the case seem thicker, which is great because when you drop a phone, the sides usually break.

Also, the case fits perfectly! I was able to charge my iPhone 5 without taking off the case. Anyways, the iPhone 5 looks simple, sleek, and cool. The dragon makes up for the simplicity. The case is smooth. What else can I say? All in all, the case is great. I don't have any issues with it and I'm completely satisfied. :)

I recieved this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review.

Awesome.

I never used a mud facial mask, but I heard wonders about it. So,I decided to try it.
When I opened it, I noticed how the mud was soft and creamy.
It was easy to apply a thin layer and around 30 minutes, I washed it off.
My face seemed smooth, fresh, and clean.
I have pretty sensitive skin and I didn't have any issues with the facial mask. It didn't dry up my skin or irritate it.
In fact, my face was glowing after using it.

I received the product at a discounted price for an honest review.

Awesome.

This has to be the best nail clipper ever!
The nail clippers that I have can't come close to the KlipPro nail clipper. The nail clippers I have result in jagged and weird looking nails.

It's built very well and convenient to use to cut fingernails or toenails. The large nail clipper is easy to use. I usually have trouble cutting my toenails because they happen to be thick and hard. However, I was able to cut them trouble free. It's super sharp and you can even cut your nails in one go. The nail clipper is super sturdy and has a good grip. As well as that it is comfortable to use because of it's easy grip. Also, it has a nice simple design. I like how there are holes to put it in the key ring. I have a tendency to lose things, so this will be really helpful. :)

I received the product at a discounted price for an honest review.

It's okay.

Sparkle paper towels don't fit the price.
We're family of five and we use paper towels like there's no tomorrow. Plus, we use paper towels for like everything.
We use it to wipe our hands, to clean up messes, and all sorts of things. It would probably be easier to just list what we don't use.

Anyways, I have used many different kinds of paper towel brands over the years. I have used Bounty, Brawny, and some other brands.
Bounty and Brawny happens to be more absorbent than Sparkle. But Sparkle happens to be cheaper. It's quite noticeable that Bounty, Brawny, and other paper towels have changed in either quantity and/or quality. That was the main reason why I decided to try Sparkle paper towels and I have to say, I regret my decision.

It's easy to tear and I like how you can pick a size. It's much more convenient and less wasteful. The problem I have with Sparkle paper towels is that it takes a lot to clean up a mess because it is so thin. So, I feel like my family ends up wasting more paper towels. Also, the pick a size attribute is pretty common for many brands like Bounty and Brawny.

To make a long story short, I do not feel like I got my money's worth from the paper towels.

Love it.

This was my first experience with a waist trimmer ab belt. I didn't know what to expect, but I think it works.
It is easy to adjust the belt to your preferences and how tight you want it to be. When you're happy with the tightness, you can just use the velcro to keep it in place.

It's very soft and comfortable. I find that my skin can breathe in that stretchy nylon material. I can be active as I want without any issues. The velcro stays in place when I work out. Plus, it's not very noticeable. I was wearing it around in my house and no one suspected that I was wearing it underneath my clothes. After a while, I was starting to sweat a bit. I found that while I was wearing it, my posture was definitely better and I slouched less.

I received the product at a discounted price for an honest review.

Bad Chargers.

I received two iPhone 5 and 6 chargers. The chargers came inside a simple,clear bag.
My entire family is an Apple family. We have a few iPhones and iPads. We have 2 chargers for 5 devices. So, you can pretty much see how chaotic charging our devices can be. Our iPhone chargers don't have a tendency to last that long. Over the years, I have brought a lot of chargers and they last a few months and I have to say, these chargers are pretty good.

Anyways, I tested both of the chargers and the certified iphone 5 and 6 do work! I'm actually using it right now to charge my phone right now and I didn't even have to take off my iPhone case. The cables seem pretty flexible and durable. They charge without any problems or errors.

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

Edit:
The chargers broke a few weeks after I purchased them. I suggest anyone thinking of buying these chargers to stay away.
Both of the cables broke in two and got stuck in my phone, making me have no choice but to use tweezers to remove them.
It's better to invest in a good charger like ANKER or something that is Apple certified, rather than this junk.

Good so far.

Today was the first time I applied the product on my face and I noticed a few things.
Like the other reviewers said, the bottle is bigger than most serum products. There is a lot and probably will last a while. You only need a little to go a long way! The serum has a decent smell. When I first opened it, I thought it smelled kind of fruity. Also, the liquid is clear and it absorbs into your skin in a matter of seconds. It's easy to apply and use, since you only need to press the tab down.

After applying it, my face did feel quite smooth and soft. I didn't experience any irritation, which was great because my skin is super sensitive.
I can't really claim that the product works effectively because I just applied it and don't have much experience with it. But tomorrow, I'll probably update my review and tell about the current state of my skin. Hopefully, my skin does look more vibrant and the dark circles on my face are less visible. So, that I can stop getting panda eyes.
But so far, so good!

I received the product for free for an honest review.

Cool gadget.

When I was a kid, I always wanted to be a secret agent and fight bad guys.
That hasn't exactly gone my way. But now I got a fancy gadget instead, so I did kind of fulfill my childhood fantasies( it's close enough). :)

The black bold pen kind of like an expensive fountain pen. When I first used the pen, I could use it to write. However, after a while, no ink would come out of the pen. I'm not sure if the pen is supposed to function properly in that aspect. But everything else works perfectly fine.

The back of the box tells instructions on how to record videos, take photos, and download it to your computer. Before anything, the pen needs to be charged. I was actually confused by this, but eventually I figured it out. Basically, you unscrew the pen and insert the memory Card into the USB Cable and then insert the USB Cable into the computer. You know it is charging if the pen is blinking orange.

To take photos or record videos, you switch from left or right near the memory card. When you want to record a video, you switch the yellow tiny part near the memory card to the left. To take a photo, you would switch it to the right. It's fairly easy to do. A toothpick does the trick.

In that same way, you can look at the videos or photos you took. Anyways, when I plugged it in, I saw the video that I took. I was deeply impressed with the quality. The image was very clear as well as that the sound had good quality.

I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review.

Best jump rope I have ever used!

Best jump rope I have ever used. 

I've never particularly had a good relationship with jump ropes. Growing up, I couldn't jump rope, regardless of how much effort I put. All the other kids could do it, but I couldn't. So, when I got the Crossfit Jump Rope, I wasn't really sure what to expect. And I have to say I'm deeply impressed with the product.

The jump rope looks like it's made from high quality. In the bag to put the jump rope in, it includes some extra materials, which is absolutely awesome! The construction of the jump rope is pretty unique. The jump rope can be adjusted to your preferences. Personally, I had to make it smaller, so that it would be easier for me to use it. Plus, it's super easy and painless to adjust. Also, the jump rope is pretty light, yet not flimsy. It's pretty simple looking and somewhat sophisticated.

I received the product at a discounted price for an honest review.

PS. Thanks Crux Gear! I was able to jump rope to 11. :D

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