TOM Swaag Box Review

This "Time of the Month" TOM box is a subscription box that can arrive at your door once a month and will include your choice of tampons or pads, jewelry, accessories, makeup and some form of candy. The cost is $16/month and you can get your first month reduced. You can cancel anytime online, through email, or by phone.

I subscribed and got this first box pictured above for $5. It included Always Infinity pads, four pieces of candy, a bracelet, Maybelline Color Tattoo (Pomegranate Punk), NYC Color Wheel, and NYC nail polish. Everything was sealed - decided this was worth mentioning since I've seen a few comments complaining that their makeup wasn't sealed when it arrived.

Overall thoughts: It's an okay box. I couldn't see myself paying $16 a month for it, so I did end up cancelling it. I sent them an email and the whole process was easy - they even asked if they could reduce the price for me so keep that in mind if you don't want to spend the $16 a month. Just shoot them an email and see what they can do. It would likely be a good gift to consider for a daughter or niece, especially if they're just getting into makeup.

Dean's List VoxBox from Influenster Review!

So imagine my surprise when I was picked to receive and review some free products through Influenster because I'm a college student. And it came with some pretty neat stuff.

Softlips Cube

First up, was the new Softlips Cube in vanilla bean scent/flavor. Softlips has turned their beloved lip products into cubed-form. They still provide that much needed SPF 15 protection, and they also work to hydrate your skin. I've been using this product a LOT over the past few weeks since receiving it, and it's already well worn down. I love it! It smells great, and hydrates my lips. What with winter arriving (heck, we just got over 12 inches of snow here yesterday!) my lips are prone to drying out and chapping. If I could change anything about this product, though, I guess I'm not a huge fan of the cube shape. It fits well in a purse, backpack or on your dresser/nightstand, but I can't as easily carry it around in my pockets. :(  I also received a $1.00 off coupon, so I'll definitely be buying another one soon. Perhaps in a different flavor?

Airheads Bites

Next up was Airheads Bites, fruit flavored. These candies are long gone, now, and have been since the day they arrived. They're the perfect snack sized candy pouch to take with you to school, the movies, or to work. They wont melt or get messy and sticky in the sun, and they taste pretty good too. I honestly wasn't a fan of two of the flavors, don't recall which, but overall they were good. 

SinfulColors #NoTextRed

I received a full sized bottle of the SinfulColors No Text Red, reminding you not to text while driving. It's a nice color (you can see it in the picture), but I did have to apply two coats unless I wanted it to be a weird off-pink It didn't chip easily, and I rocked it for about a week. 

CoverGirl Ready, Set Gorgeous

I thought it was amusing to receive this to test and review, since I've already been buying this product for a few months and it's my current favorite foundation. This product is oil free, works for sensitive skin, and can last all day. It blends into skin quite easily, and for best results I apply it after moisturizing and adding primer. I use it almost every day. 

Kiss Looks So Natural

I pretty much never use fake lashes - my own are pretty full unless I've gotten back into the bad habit of picking at them. So I'm definitely not an expert when it comes to them. This is a very popular brand that I see people pick up often at the stores. Their claim is that their product looks more natural than other lashes due to the tapered ends and that they feel much softer. Instructions are easy to follow and are printed on the back of the package for best results.

Playtex Sport

I am also not much of a tampon user, but when I do use them - Playtex seems to be my go-to-brand. These are easy to use and are great for sports, swimming, or other activities. They fit and move with your body, and prevent leakage. These come in four different absorbency levels to fit the needs of everyone - light, regular, super, and super plus - so you can definitely find one that will work for you. 

Pilot FriXion Clicker

Lastly, I received these AWESOME erasable pens (yes, I know I spelled it wrong on the paper - good thing they can erase mistakes!!) from Pilot. They write smoothly and are incredible when it comes to erasing mistakes. You probably can't see it, but I made a little scribble above the tip of the black pen that I later erased. They are THAT good. These are great for me, because I find myself writing exclusively with pen these days, and always have to be careful to not make mistakes. Now I can write freely and later go back to fix errors. 

This was overall a really great box with many products I'll be looking to purchase in the future, and I can't wait to receive more from this company. 

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