Viva La Juicy

So I'm a big fan of the Viva La Juicy lines from Juicy Couture. Don't worry. I won't be running out to get yoga pants with the words "juicy" slapped across my ass. I'll keep it limited to the perfumes. I already owned Viva La Juicy ( notes are wild berries, mandarins, honeysuckle, gardenia, jasmine, amber, caramel, vanilla, sandalwood, and praline ). Now I picked up two more. Viva La Juicy Noir & Viva La Juicy La Fleur for free thanks to the Sephora Scent Certificates.

Viva La Juicy Noir is succulent ripe berry, honeysuckle, and sandalwood but on a much bolder scale. It's definitely more of an evening wear as the name suggests. Retails for $72 for the  1.7oz size.

Viva La Juicy La Fleur is wild berries, mandarin, honeysuckle, gardenia petals, soft jasmine, vanilla, caramel, and sandalwood.  It's very reminiscent of the original, but on a much softer slightly more floral scale. It's really light and sheer. If romance actually had a smell to it, this would be it. Retails for $72 for 2.5oz size.

The only thing I wish is that both scents had a bit more lasting power. I refuse to spend $80 on the matching body wash & lotion to layer scents. I would say the fragrance lasts about 4 hours before I feel the need to reapply. The good news is a little goes a long way with these.

Olay Fresh Effects

Olay Fresh Effects  Out of This Swirled Deep Pore Clean + Exfoliating Scrub is simply amazing. It lathers, which is a must for me. I know that's likely psychological, but I don't feel really clean unless I feel the suds. This also is an exfoliating scrub so you can feel the little micro-bead granules inside at the same time.  Oil free so it won't clog my pores. Removes all my make up.  I chose the White Grapefruit and Green Tea variety, but there are also two more: Honeysuckle and White Tea, & Green Apple and Jasmine Tea. This one has a nice citrus scent to it. Retails $6.99

Olay Fresh Effects Dew Over Hydrating Gel Moisturizer is another favorite. It has a nice clean scent almost like cucumbers. It's an oil free moisturizer that absorbs quickly. I feel like I have radiantly  glowing skin after just a weeks worth of use. Retails $12.99

GoVoxBox

As you may know I am an influenster. I get sent different product boxes to try, and I review them, fill out quizzes, questionaires. ect. I was absolutely delighted to be invited to participate in the govoxbox! Everything in here is centered around fitness & nutrition.

Playtex Sport Fresh Balance Tampons. Retail $4.99. These are designed to neutralize  odors and has a 360 degree shield design so they have the maximum amount of protection on and off the field.
#PlayOn


ProFoot Pedi-Rock. Retails $8.99 It's the first soft foot file ergonomically designed to deliver the best smoothing experience. It's composed of silicon carbide crystals to gently slough even the toughest callused feet in the least amount of time. You can use it wet or dry depending on your comfort level. I can't wait to use these and be pedicure ready for the summer.
ProFoot Triad Orthotics. Retails $10.49. Three zone everyday orthotic clinically proven to relieve knee, legs, and back pain. It stops at 3/4 length just under the toes. Perfect for those of us who have larger feet too ( I wear a size 11 ). This was the first one I opened, and I'm so thankful I did! These are absolutely amazing and my  favorite part of the voxbox so far!
#GoPROFOOT

Aqua Spa Relaxation Body Crème. Retails $9.99. They also make a relaxing bath soak. This collection gives you a hydrating spa like beauty boost without leaving the comfort of your home. The smell is amazing. It's lavender chamomile and it smells divine. It goes on super smooth, and it's too oily/greasy. Absorbs well, and leaves the skin refreshed and relaxed. Perfect for sore muscles after a good work out.
#RelaxWithAquaSpa

Mueller Greek Yogurt. Retail $1.29 There are several different varieties of this yogurt. All boast that they have a deliciously silky smooth texture, with playful mix ins. Like a parfait, only much healthier for you. I love greek yogurt, so I am definitely looking forward to trying these.
#mullerquaker

Blue Diamond Fruit Flavored Almonds. Retails $3.19 for 4oz bag. Loaded with antioxidants and vitamin E, these  fruit flavored almonds combine the delicious crunch with the sweetness of flavors like strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. I was lucky to sample the blueberry version. It was amazing. Reminded me of those sugar roasted almonds, but so much healthier for you. A quick pick me up packed with protein. I can't wait to find these in store.
#GetYourGoodGoing

Vitamin Shoppe Next Step Fit N Full Shake Mix Packets. Retails $24.99 for 14. I received three varieties. Swiss Chocolate, French Vanilla, & Fresh Berries. All of them are to be mixed with 8oz of water. I couldn't do the water though, so I used 8oz of almond milk. It increased the calorie intake by only 35. Since this only contains 140 calories per serving to begin with I felt it wasn't too bad. It provides 14g of protein, & 5g of fiber. It also is a great source of CLA to help reduce body fat and increase lean body mass. They recommend 2 shakes daily for maximum benefit, but I honestly could only see myself using one a day. For those with allergies it does contain milk, soy and wheat. The taste is pretty good compared to other protein shakes I've tried.
#nextstepshake

Jaxx Next Step Shaker Cup. Retails $7.99. BPA free. Holds 20oz. Has mixing technology to completely stir and dissolve all types of powders. Great for on the go. The lil jax in there really gets things going for smooth mixing. It has an easy flip top locking cap and a travel strap.
#jaxx

Sephora Fragrance Sampler Mother's Day Edition

Sephora Bottled Dreams Collection  retails for $58 ( $125 value ) & contains:
- Balenciaga Florabotancia
- Burberry Body Tender
- Bvlgari Omina Crystalline
- Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black
- Elizabeth and James Nirvana White
- Gucci Guilty
- Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy La Fleur
- Lancome La Vie Est Belle

I already own La Vie Est Belle which I love. I got this to try Viva La Juicy La Fleur & the Olson Twins fragrances. Can't wait to see which one I will redeem my certificate for! Love when they put these out, especially this one. It has dabblers and rollerballs vs the mini trial vials. I get to repeatedly try them out before settling on which one I really want the most.

I also got a bonus dabbler bottle of Dolce by Dolce & Gabbana. I can't wait to try this too. The bottle is just too cute!  I had been eyeing this one for a while now so I'm excited it was a freebie!

Benefit Samples

I got a sample of Benefit's Big Easy & Porefessional Agent Zero Shine to try out. I have sampled a couple of their other products and was  very pleased. I can't wait to try these tomorrow and see if they live up to the brand image.

Big Easy is a liquid to powder foundation with spf 35.  It contains ingredients known to help balance moisture and control oil, while the cushiony liquid-to-powder formula melts in like a cream, yet finishes lightweight and velvety like a powder. This multi balancing complexion perfector self-adjusts to your exact shade to even out skin tone and conceal imperfections. It also contains ingredients known to soothe and comfort the skin and help fight free radicals. This product is non-comedogenic and oil-free and phthalate-free. Comes in 6 shade selections from fair to dark. Retails for $38.

Porefessional Agent Zero Shine is a powder that minimizes pores and reduces shine. Get smooth, fresh-faced skin with this shine-control powder that instantly mattifies the complexion. The built-in brush applicator makes this the ideal purse companion for touch-ups on the go. It's colorless so all skin tones can use it. Retails for $30.

The first picture is me with Porefessional Primer & The Big Easy on only. The second photo is with everything pictured, plus eyeshadow, mascara, brow powder & lipgloss of varying brands.
I'm still undecided if I like The Big Easy. It's a little more chalky than I'm used to. I think this is the powdery finish it boasts of. I really do like the Porefessional Agent Zero Powder though. This will be something I pick up soon. My skin looks great, but still. Hours later it's still on, and shine free so it at least does what it promises.

Sephora Sampler

I bought yet another Sephora Fragrance Sampler. This time it contains:

-  Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline
-  CLEAN Rain
-  Gucci Guilty Black
- Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Noir
-  Marc Jacobs Honey 
-  MARCHESA PARFUM D'EXTASE
- Narciso Rodriguez for her 
-  Prada Candy 
-  Ralph Lauren Romance
-  STELLA MCCARTNEY Stella
- Bonus Item: 8 1/4" W x 1/4" D x 5 1/2" H Beauty Pouch
- Scent certificate for free 1oz full size bottle

So far I can tell you I do NOT like Narciso Rodriguez for her. It's way too musky of a floral ( rose undertones ). My favorite has been Prada Candy ( caramelized vanilla ) but Viva La Juicy Noir is a close second, and what I may end up redeeming ( sandalwood & berries ).  I did get a lot of compliments on Marchesa ( light feminine floral freesia/jasmine/ect ) but it didn't last at all on me. After a couple hours I couldn't smell it at all. I prefer some staying power.

This set retails for $55 but it's a value of up to $115 with the certificate. I absolutely love the try it before you buy it idea. The bonus beauty pouch is great too. It's large enough to toss all my make up in and take with me. If you buy before Mother's Day ( May 11th ) you get triple rewards points for your purchase too!