X OUT Acne Treatment

X OUT ACNE TREATMENT

I received this in my Influenster Holiday box, but it doesn't sway my opinion when it comes to this product. 

The makers of Proactiv are announcing their new launch of this new acne treatment X OUT. X Out is a unique one-step Wash-In treatment that washes powerful breakout fighting medicine into pores to help kill the bacteria that causes pimples while moisturizing and helping to protect the skin. X Out is designed to be used by itself - no other steps are needed. X Out is the anti-hassle, anti-drama, anti-breakout all-in-one Wash-In-Treatment. 

It's formulated to help kill bacteria that causes breakouts, help banish existing pimples and help leave the skin feeling smooth and looking healthy. X OUT works to lift away the dirt and grime that can clog pores. It also leaves behind powerful medicine to help keep pores clean. 

It contains: 

• 8.5% Benzoyl Peroxide
• Sodium Cocyl Isethinate
• Linoleic and Linolenic Acide (Vitamin F Forte)
• Polyethylene Beads
• Glycerin
• Dimethicone
• Menthol

I've been using this product for almost 3 weeks now id say and I wanted to use it for a while to see how my skin did with it and if I noticed a difference.

I have cystic acne break-outs which if you have them then you know they are very painful. I also have blackheads which are a pain to get rid of. I've used Biore strips for a long time and that helps some, but I've yet to find something that works as far as my acne goes. My doctor even had to proscribe me a topical Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment w/ Anti-biotics. It didn't help. I haven't tried Proactiv because the tv commercials seemed fake to me and the people who were talking during the 'afters' would always have tons of make-up on. I know how to cover acne so I wasn't impressed with the commercials so I was hesitant that I wouldn't like this product. I'm glad that I was wrong. This may not work for everyone, but it's worked for me. It's honestly the only thing that has and that's good and bad because now I'll have to buy more and I can't just pick it up at the store, but it's worth it. I think it's $19.95 a month and I think you can just get it for one month to try it out so that's good. 

My first thoughts when putting this on was that it has I would say a medium exfoliate factor when it comes to other things I've tried. It has a cooling effect which id say is from the Menthol in it. It's quite intense the first time you use it, but you can tell that it's cleaning your pores out. I could tell because it was REALLY intense for me and I've used a lot of products, but I could take it. After I used it that first couple of times I got used to it and it doesn't have that effect anymore. At first my face the first day was like freaking out on me so I was about to stop it, but the next day no joke all of the places I had were clearing up. The next day after that my face was clear even my blackheads were coming to the top of my skin. I'm in love with this stuff! What I really like is I don't have to put on five-hundred products on my face before I go to bed or when I get up in the morning. You can use it as a Wash, A mask, or a spot treatment. I'm digging that. I've tried all 3 and it leaves my face soft. When you go to X OUT's website which I will link below you can tell it's geared more towards teens, but I'm 21. Honestly, I don't think it matters the age. Id say if you've tried everything then trying this wouldn't hurt. I thought why not? Because I thought it wasn't going to work, but I'm still using it and I plan on getting it every month. I suggest if you do use it twice a day or more then you might want to add a moisturizer on to your routine, but that's only if you want. 

www.xout.com

imPRESS Press-on Manicure by Broadway

imPRESS Press-on Manicure?

 

Introducing imPress Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails, the revolutionary way to apply polish! Featuring advanced nail technology, you can get a salon-perfect manicure in seconds – simply peel off, press on, and you're done. There's no drying, a killer shine and a manicure that lasts up to a week! And, imPress is so easy to remove, you can change it up to match your mood as often as you want. Check out all 36 colors and patterns, including trendy brights, classic darks and animal prints. With imPress, your nails will always be your best accessory.

imPress Manicure retails for $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns, and is available at CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and more.

I recently got the chance to try out imPRESS in my holiday voxbox from Influenster. I honestly didn't think these would last an hour on my nails, but I was wrong. I'm going on day 3 and these are still on! These are lasting longer than when I paint my nails which is worth it to me because within an hour of painting my nails they are chipped. They are artificial nails, but with a sticky adhesive almost like what you might have worn as a kid only 100x's better. They have 36 colors and patterns, including trendy brights, fun prints, classic darks and animal print! These would be great for an event or prom that you might be going to. I'm just stunned by the way they last me. I'm rough with my nails! It took me maybe 5 minutes to put these on. They come with a prep pad which is nail-polish remover I think. It gets all the residue off your finger nails so it has a better hold. I think next time when I pick me up some because I am I'm going to file my finger nails a bit then use the prep pad and I bet that would make them last even longer. They claim to last up to a week. Even if they don't last a week they are so much less expensive then going to get my nails done! If you've filed your finger nails before hand with the prep pad let me know if it lasted longer and what you think?

I received mine in the color 'TweetHeart' 

If you want to check them out the link is below :) Have a nice day!

 http://impressmanicure.com/

Influenster Holiday Voxbox 2011

Influenster Holiday Voxbox 

What I got in my Voxbox & what it says about each product.

1. imPRESS press-on manicure by Broadway Nails

 Introducing imPress, the revolutionary way to apply nail polish! Featuring advanced technology, you will geet a salon-pefect manicure in seconds - simply peel off, press on, and you're done (no drying time!). imPress comes in 36 colors and patterns. 

My impression: They claim to last for a week. I don't know about that because I'm pretty hard on nails to begin with, but I'll do a more in depth review later on if I chose to buy more which I kind of think I will. I love how fast they were to stick on and the sticky tape or holds they got on the nail itself holds well to my nail so good job imPRESS! I've had them on for 2 1/2 days now without popping off which is awesome considering when I paint my nails they are chipped within half the day. My color is in 'tweetheart' which is a deep kind of holiday red.

Gets me in the Christmas spirit!

You might have seen commercials with Nicole Scherzinger wearing these, but if you want to know more here is a link :)

>>imPRESS Nails Site Here<<

2.Mentos Pure Fresh Gum

We're sure you know Mentos, but did you know they have a sugarfree gum? Whether it's before a holiday party, date or meeting, pop Mentos Pure Fresh Gum for a quick refresh!

My impression: I love gum & I'm not too keen on this flavor which is a winter-fresh type of flavor, but it's sugar free and that's good when you are trying a gum-o-holic like me and you have to watch your calories. I love that it has like a liquid burst in the middle.. I want to try all the flavors :)

>>Check Out Mento's Facebook<<

3. Montagne Jeunesse Face Mask

Montagnue Jeunesse's face maks are jam packed with the most delicious natural ingredients and are bursting with luscious juicy fragrances. I received mine in Fruit Smoothie.

My impression: I tried it and it's lovely and smells AMAZING! It was easy to put on and it's not a peel off mask, but it still did it's job and my face is brighter. I got more than one use out of it which is good. I've used Montagne Jeunesse masks in the past and recently this year tried some new ones and I get them when I want to pamper myself. Id love to try out their hair masks!

http://www.montagnejeunesse.com/

4. Softsoap Coconut Scrub Bar Soap

Renew your skin with NEW Softsoap Coconut scrub bar soap. Enriched with crushed coconut extract, this bar soap gently exfoliates to renew your skin's surface, while helping retain natural moisture for soft, supple skin.

My impression: I used this immediately. I love different types of soaps. I have Softsoap's kitchen hands anti-bacterial soap, but I've never tried the bars. It's a fresh scent and it has tiny beads not too much that would bother your skin. It was quite soft on my skin and left it very smooth. I love it so far!

>>SoftSoap's Facebook Page<<

5. New York Color Liquid Lip Shine in Nude York City

Straight from the city that never sleeps, New York Color's Liquid Lipshine is uptown style at a down-to-earth price. With pure pigments that create a 3-D gloss effect and vitamin E that provides shine and moisture, this product is perfect to keep lips looking and feeling fabulous this season. 

My Impression: I love the color nude. It's not so nude that it mutes out your lips though it's a sheer gloss, but the color is lovely. It's not a sticky, sticky gloss which is a BIG plus. I hate sticky glosses! They also have a bunch of colors which I plan to get if I can ever find them in my local store.

http://www.newyorkcolor.com/

6. LARABAR

Made from only 2-9 ingredients, each Larabar is a delicious blend of just fruits, nuts and spices. Pure and simple, just as nature intended. It comes in 19 delicious flavors! 

My Impression: Or should I say my husbands. I'm not much of a chocolate person, but I gave this to my husband and he loved it. The bar I received was chocolate chip cookie dough. I like that it's very slim in ingredients. I may try a different bar of theirs with more of the fruits. I like health bars and these are supposed to be fairly good for you from the reviews I've read.

http://www.larabar.com/

7. X-Out Acne Wash

Everyone may have got something different depending on which badges they filled out, but I was super excited to get this. I have really bad cystic acne and this is made from the makers of Proactive. It's for Girls and Guys. It's a one-step acne treatment. You can use it as a Wash, Spot-Treatment, or a Mask Treatment. I love this idea. It does say do not use if you have sensitive skin, but I kind of have combination/acne prone skin so I thought why not? So, my first thoughts on trying it is that you can tell right away that it's cleaning your  pores because it is a very strong grade of 8.5% benzoyl peroxide it is quite powerful. I'm looking forward to see if it helps with my break-outs & if I like it I will have to do a better review. Here is a link if you wish to know more about the product.

>>X-OUT's Site HERE<<

Happy Holidays Everyone!

A big Thank You to Influenster for giving me the chance to try out these products. I already know I'm going to be purchasing some of these brands!