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Twinkle VoxBox

A few days ago I received the TwinkleVoxBox and it's filled with a ton of goodies to try! I'll be writing reviews of all of these products over the next few weeks. CoverGirl So Lashy Mascara Hills Bros. Hot Cocoa Oreo Thins Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Dry Shampoo Reynold's Cookie Baking Sheets Aquation Daily Moisturizing Lotion  sold at WalMart.com A coupon for Country Crock Margarine Axe White Label Body Wash   Disclosure: I received these products complimentary from influenster for testing purposes.

Elizavecca Milky Piggy Foaming Bubble Mask

This mask, y'all. I ordered it from Amazon a while ago. I have good skin. At least on my face. I've never needed acne treatment and any skin problems I've had have been easily resolved with adjusting my face wash and moisturizer routine. Currently I use SebaMed face wash twice daily and CeraVe with SPF during the day and without at night. I usually add a few drops of generic argan oil if I feel drier than normal. I do like to use the occasional mask to clear out my pores. It makes my face clearer and my makeup apply more smoothly.  The Elizavecca Milky Piggy Foaming Bubble Mask leaves my face feeling clean and my pores clearer. It's also really fun to use. You apply the mask then it foams and you massage to foam on your skin to clean more effectively. It smells pleasant and the foaming sensation is tingly but not uncomfortable. Make sure you apply it with a brush or gloves or something though because the extra contact with your hands will

Earth Balance

I received this Earth Balance spread to try courtesy of BzzAgent. I picked it up at my local Kroger and decided to make some bread to try it on. It comes in both a tub and in sticks to make it more convenient for baking. It also comes in several varieties including coconut and soy free. While the Earth Balance vegan margarine is absolutely delicious it's fairly expensive. We had friends over for dinner and many of them loved it with the bread, in fact they had no idea it wasn't real dairy butter. If you're looking for a vegan butter option or just something a little healthier this one is fantastic, but because it's not something we use often it's not quite worth the expense to buy it regularly.  Disclosure: I received these products complimentary from BzzFeed and Earth Balance for testing purposes.

NYX Liquid Suede lipsticks

Y'all, I love these NYX Liquid Suede lipsticks . I picked them both up at Ulta just before my birthday and I've used them both multiple times.  The top color is Amethyst and the bottom is Stone Fox. They both dry down quickly and wear comfortably. If you're planning on eating and drinking, unfortunately, they aren't exactly long wear. The finish is suede like and looks lovely on, however they wear off pretty quickly with contact and will become patchy over time. Fortunately they're inexpensive and reapplication is easy enough that it's not a big deal. The doe foot applicator works well but you have to be careful because it's not super precise.  Again, these lipsticks look great on and they're inexpensive enough to compensate for any flaws they may have. I would love to buy a few more.

Filippo Berio Olive Oil

Influenster sent me coupons to try these Filippo Berio olive oils a few months ago. I cook a lot using olive oil but I'd never tried these particular items before. I used these both for cooking and mixed with herbs for a dipping sauce for bread. While the Delicato was fantastic I wasn't a fan of the Robusto. It was far too strongly flavored to use as in dipping sauce but it was okay with stronger flavors like tomato sauce and garlic. I don't know that I would ever purchase these simply because the price point is too high for anything but a finishing oil and I'm not particularly interested in using it that way. Disclosure: I received these products complimentary from influenster for testing purposes.

Clairol Hair Food and ELF Skincare

I pocked these up at Target because I had some Cartwheel coupons. After a few weeks of use I can say the shampoo is fantastic. It leaves your hair clean without weighing it down. Unfortunately the conditioner isn't heavy enough for damaged or color treated hair so I usually have to use a leave in conditioner spray after. The shampoo and conditioner together do work well to clarify if used intermittently between other shampoos. They also smell fantastic and I do use them whenever my hair feels heavy from product buildup.  The ELF skincare is great for the price point. I'm not sure if it's scented but if it is the smell isn't strong. I loved the serum and used it up quickly. The eye cream and face cream work well but it wasn't hydrating enough for me. It might work better for someone with combination or oily skin.  The ELF beauty blender is excellent. I've used it many times and I love it. It works incredibly well and is much cheaper than the n