Herbal Essences Naked Review

I am an Influenster as you guys already know. I've blogged about the program numerous times. After being chosen for the last Vox Box and completing all the tasks, I was chosen as a Badge Brand winner. This meant I would be getting some Herbal Essences goodies for free!! And, who doesn't love free products?!? I waited patiently for my prizes to arrive. They finally did about 5 weeks later. My box of goodies included full sized bottles of the Naked Shampoo, the Naked Conditioner, the Naked Dry Shampoo and the Happy Go Lather Body Wash. I couldn't wait to try them all out. First impressions are everything. I love this sleek and clean packaging for this Herbal Essences Naked line. I loved that the bottle for the shampoo and body wash were clear. Wished that the conditioner bottle was as well. 

I adore the body wash. It smells like roses and the scent lasts a really long time. For me, a good body wash or soap is how much it lathers. Happy Go Lather passed that test with flying colors. I was familiar with the dry shampoo since I used it before from a prior Vox Box. I am a fan of it already. The real surprise for me was how much I really enjoyed the naked shampoo and conditioner. They both smell great and lather really well. My hair felt squeaky clean after shampooing and soft after conditioning. This Naked line has a new fan in me. The fact that there are no parabens is a real draw for this naturalista. It's in line with products I already use in my natural hair. I loved everything in my prize box. I am still elated to have won it. This is why being an Influenster is such a great perk for me. Get into these products.  

"I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes."

Influenster: Herbal Essences Naked Vox Box

I was so ready for my new Influenster Vox Box to arrive. I love anything that has to do with hair. Herbal Essences has a new product line. It is called "Naked." My Vox Box included a full size Dry Shampoo, two trial size bottles of volume shampoo and conditioner. The "Naked" line does not have any parabens or dyes. So, it is naturally and organically a better product for my chemical free hair. The packaging is nice, clean and simple. The colors are white, blue and green. So of the bottles are clear which I really like. It is aesthetically appealing to me. I love the smell. It has to smell good if its going to be in my hair. The Herbal Essences website states that the products are "infused with white grapefruit and mint extracts."

What I loved most about my experience with the "Naked" line is the feel. My hair felt good from beginning to end. I used the dry shampoo on a Monday night. It was easy to use. It did not flake up which is a problem I've had in the past with other dry shampoos. It made my hair look and feel as if I had just washed it with water. It extended my wash day by almost a full week. The shampoo and conditioner both are great products as well. The shampoo lathered really good, it smelled amazing and it covered every strain of hair. The conditioner was the same. After drying my hair, I was more than pleased with the outcome. So, this new Herbal Essences "Naked" line is a keeper for me. I will be purchasing full size of all. I really liked it and would recommend it to all those I know. Get into it!

Disclaimer: "I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes."

It's My Hair: Product Review Cantu Coconut

I am very biased when it comes to Cantu products. So, it was a no brainer to try out some of their new products. They were on sale at Walgreen's as a part of their Buy One Get One sale. So, I grabbed the Cantu Shea Butter Coconut Curling Cream and the Shea Butter Coconut Milk Shine and Hold Mist. I shampooed my hair with my Obia Natural Hair Coconut & Shea Shampoo Bar. I dried my hair with a tee shirt. I used a little Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave In. Then I used the Cantu Coconut Curling Cream before starting my braids. After my hair was braided, I sprayed it with the Shea Butter Coconut Milk Shine and Hold Mist before sitting under the hooded dryer for a 1/2 hour.  I put on my silk head scarf and went to sleep.

My first impression of the products were great. The smell was amazing. Which is weird for me because I dislike coconuts. But, apparently, I love the way it smells in this line of products. The next morning, I put some of my own oil mix on my fingers and unbraided my hair. I could tell after only doing one that the results would be amazing. I was right. The products worked well in my hair. I loved the way my hair felt. It was soft and moist. I loved it. I was impressed with the outcome. I also got so many compliments on my hair last weekend. Needles to say, these two products have been added to my natural  hair care regimen. Cantu wins again. I would recommend this to all my fellow naturalistas. Get into it and my hair in the pictures below. 

Get Into It: Target's Beauty Box

I LOVE a good deal. I couldn't buy this one quick enough. Target is offering their Beauty Box for $5 and free shipping if you use their RED card. The Beauty Box is filled with 5 beauty products. A mascara, a lip gloss, a BB body cream, a dry shampoo, and a hair spray. 5 products for only $5?!? How great is that! I was most excited about the mascara. I do like makeup but I love to do my eyes the most. I am all about eye shadow, mascara and eye liners. I am always on the hunt for great mascara. The beauty box is a great investment. 

Beauty Box Includes:

1) TONI&GUY Casual Sea Salt Texturising Spray (2.5 fl oz): Want beachy hair without hitting the surf? Spray from root to tip for salty, sultry texture and subtle, windswept waves.

2) L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara (.22 fl oz): Stretch and lengthen lashes for a fluttery, winged-out look with this unique mascara formula and revolutionary asymmetrical Butterfly Brush.

3) Herbal Essences Naked Dry Shampoo (1.7 oz): Give hair a rejuvenating boost with this paraben and colorant-free formula made with natural tapioca to instantly absorb excess oil with less residue.

4) COVERGIRL Smoochies Sizzle Gloss (.44 fl oz): Pucker up. Sheer color meets sizzling shimmer in a moisturizing formula that’s always stunning, never sticky.

5) Jergens BB Cream Light (2 fl oz): Finally, a multi-tasking beauty cream in a quick-drying formula that goes on sheer and delivers visible results in just 5 days.

Of the five, I am in love with three of them the most. The L'Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara is my hands down favorite. I love the coverage of it. It does not clump and it separates my lashes. And, it lasts all day long. I have ditched my normal Revlon mascara for this one. It is a win. The Jergens BB Cream is great. I love the way it makes my skin look and feel. I love it so much that I am looking into a BB cream for my face. I am also planning on purchasing a full size of the Jergens BB cream. The Covergirl gloss is cute. It smells great and has great coverage. I am not that big of a fan of the glitter in it but I still like it. I used the Herbal Essences Naked dry shampoo last night. I am on the fence about it. I don't know if I truly feel like my hair is clean. I will give it another try soon. I have not used texturizing spray yet. But, I will. All in all, this is a great deal for $5. Get yours before they are all gone! Get into the Target Beauty Box.

Get Into It: Influenster Vox Box

Influenster is back at it with the newest VoxBox. This time, I received the Colgate Optic White system for free to try and review. I always love to try new products so being an Influenster is a win-win for a lady like myself. I received the Colgate Optic White & Whitening pen VoxBox earlier this week. It promises whiter teeth in two days. The instructions say to use the toothpaste, toothbrush and whitening pen twice a day. I've been using the products for 3 days and I do see a difference. I love the products. I was also sent 5 $3.00 off coupons for the Colgate Optic White toothbrush and whitening pen. I happily shared those with my family and friends. I think all of you should check these products. Also, check out Influenster if you are like me and love new and free products. Get into it. 

ETA: It's been a week since I started using the Colgate Optic White products. I see a difference in my teeth. They are whiter and brighter. What I love most about these products is that I feel myself smiling more because of this. I am very happy with these products. Colgate Optic White delivered on their promise of whiter teeth in just two days. I would recommend not eating or drinking for a few minutes after using the pen. I let it sit undisturbed for a while. This is a product I will be buying in the future. It is also a product I would recommend to others. You guys should get into it too.