Review: College Voxbox 2012 @Influenster

I've got to be honest, it's a very amazing thing - being an Influenster. You get to write reviews on a variety of products, answer questions that consumers might have about the products, and write blog posts. Did I mention that you get to collect badges and the badges you earn reflect upon which boxes you are chosen to receive. And then there are the perks....like this amazing perk.  I got chosen to be a College VoxBox reviewer.

I was excited to be selected to receive one of the few College Voxbox 2012. I reviewed the Love VoxBox earlier this year and thoroughly enjoyed it, so I couldn’t wait for this one to arrive.

This box came with less products then the last, this one came with 5 items. Tropical Necco Wafers, Energy Sheets in Mint Boost, Broadway imPRESS Press On Nails, NYC New York Color Show Time Glitter Eyeliner (Black) & a Pentel Energel-X Pen.

The NYC Glitter Eyeliner

I loved how smoothly this went on. It’s definitely a plus to my other eyeliners, most of which have to be heated before they are put on. This one, I can just grab, line, and go. I love the micro-glitter particles in this. They stand out, but yet aren’t OVER the top.

I have worn this both day and night. It goes with everything (in my opinion) but I’m a black liner kind of girl. It looks great for the office during the day, a night on the town with the hubby or the girls, or even going to the store. It’s versatile and I love it.

It creates the perfect smoky looking eyes. It can be used by itself (as shown in the picture) or I can blend it with ANY color to give it a pop. I love both the formula and the staying power. I wore this all day and when I got home it was still there. It’s inexpensive and amazing for keeping in my purse for touch-ups if it does happen to wear off.

Pentel of America Energel-X Pen

Pentel pens are one of my favorite brands of pens, so I was excited to get another. Pentel always makes high quality products that seem to last forever. No smears, no smudges, no bubbles. I love that it writes really smooth and has a fine tipped point.

I write a lot, so I am always on the lookout for pens that write smoothly, are cheap, and don’t skip. Comfort is also something that means a lot to me. I hate when my hand starts cramping up with some pens, but this one has a fatter body- so I was able to securely grip the pen without any pains after awhile of writing.

Broadway imPRESS Press-On Manicure

These nails and the Glitter eye pencil were my absolute favorite thing in this box. I LOVED these nails. They are SO beautiful. I loved the pattern and the fact that I didn’t have to use nail glue. I don’t want to mention how many issues I’ve had with accidentally getting glue on my fingers or lip because I’d bite down on the nail to get it to stick.

These have the rubber like stickies already stuck to the inside of the nail. SO all you have to do is match them up with your nail sizes and stick them on. They said they were supposed to stay 5-7 days. I DID get them to stay 2-3 days, but some nails just didn’t want to stick properly.

I had some trouble getting my hair put up in a ponytail because my hair kept getting stuck in the nails. If you put these on, make sure you have someone else to do your hair. I really liked these, I just wish I could’ve washed my own hair.

I did end up lifting them up and squirting a tiny amount of glue to the nails so they would stick. I just didn’t want to give up the look of these quite yet. I LOVE the concept, just wish the rubber sticky stuff was more potent. ALSO, if you wash dishes or your hair- they WILL come off.

They are cheap though, and they have some very beautiful designs. I can’t wait to try the others. Even though they didn’t stay for the entire time they were supposed to, I still want more. I can always use a dab of glue under the sticky stuff that comes on it to give it more stick.

Energy Sheets in Mint Boost

This tasted just like a breath freshening strip, albeit the energy. It wasn’t overwhelming or burned like some mint flavored stuff does. The energy boost was mild, I wouldn’t say it compared to sipping a redbull or anything.

No headaches, jitters, or crashes. This would be perfect for someone who is sensitive to caffeine and can’t drink energy drinks or don’t like the taste of them.

Tropical Necco Wafers

These are really the only thing in the box that I don’t like. It isn’t the wafers, it’s just that I have NEVER liked candy like this. Wafers taste like stale tums to me, and I don’t even like tums. They are chalky and gross. Banana, lime, mango, passion fruit, coconut & strawberry are the new flavors.

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Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure
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NYC New York Color Show Time Glitter Eyeliner
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Necco Tropical Wafe

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Sheets Energy Strips
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Pentel EnerGel-

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Disclaimer: I received these products for free, but All opinions are my own and No money exchanged hands.  Thank you, Influenster!

 

Jessica Renee

Review: Pentel EnerGel Deluxe RTX Gel Pen #PentelofAmerica

I love a smooth writing experience. Who doesn’t? Pentel has provided JUST that! I was super excited to open my surprise box from them. They sent me some very amazing random gifts to show you, but I want to focus on one at a time!

This amazing EnerGel Deluxe RTX Gel Pen comes in a variety of colors. The one I got was violet, and it’s a very deep purple. This is Part of the "Pink by Pentel" product line.

This pen hits 100% on my comfortable list. I love the very cushiony rubber-like grip on this pen. It makes for amazing writing capability, and writing for longer periods of time because my hand doesn’t cramp up. The gripper is latex-free, so if you’re allergic to latex, you’ll be thrilled to hear this!

The stainless steel tip, the sleek & stylish barrel, the stainless steel accents, it all comes to one thing! A very professional looking pen that also adds a bit of color to your life! I fell in love with this pen from the very first use. It is such a classy looking pen!

The pen has a unique blend of liquid and gel ink. It dries very quickly, writes extremely smooth, and never dries out. The ink is acid-free, so if your kids dig through your purse or climb up on your desk and write on themselves- no harm done, just wash it off!

I love the color it writes. It makes a great pen for the office, school, notes, to-do lists, writing notes to my kids teacher, grocery lists, and SO much more. This pen has been attached to my side 27/4 since I got it.

I love that it’s retractable. I don’t like pens that have tops, because with me- I either end up losing them (if they don’t attach to the top of the pen) or my kids do. So I end up with a pen with no top. This one easily retracts so I can keep it clipped to my pocket, purse, or clipboard at the office. No more searching forever!

I love the quality of the ink. I can write forever without any skips, bubbles, or no ink coming out. The ink only takes approximately 3 seconds to dry. So if you’re left handed, and looking for an amazing pen (for work, school, or home) this is what you need. NO smearing!

I am impressed not only with the quality of the ink, but the prettiness (and sophistication) of the pen! This looks so great sitting on my desk in my pen holder. Much more professional than any other pen! KUDOS to Pentel! Absolutely amazing (coming from someone who writes practically 24/7).

Whether you’re looking for stocking stuffers for someone who writes a lot, a gift for your co-workers, or a little something for yourself- you should definitely check into this pen. There are 5 colors; black, purple, blue, green, and red! I myself LOVE the purple!

BUY IT: You can buy a 3 pack of the EnerGel Deluxe RTX Gel Pen for only $7.04!

Or you can buy the variety pack (of 6) with 2 blacks, a blue, a purple, a red, and a green for $12.71 from Amazon.

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Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, products were sent for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are completely honest and not influenced in any way.

Jessica Renee