I recently joined Influenster and was lucky enough to be chosen to review some sweet products. Got my first box a couple of weeks ago filled with goodies. Here’s what we’ve got:
- BelVita Breakfast Bars
- Nectresse Sweetener (by Splenda)
- Dickinson’s Towelettes
- Vaseline Spray & Go
- Colgate Optic White Toothbrush, Toothpaste and Mouthwash.
Read on to hear my reviews!
BeLvita Breakfast Bars: I tried these out one morning post-workout. They are quite tasty. At just under 300 calories it’s a good amount to eat for breakfast and they kept me satisfied until lunch. I liked that in the one package was 4 little cookies. If you have good self control (unlike me) you can spread these out throughout the morning and make them last longer. Overall, I think they were tasty, however, I’m not a huge fan of processed foods and it’s tough for me to start my day off on a packaged cookie. I try to stay away from foods like this and only give in when later-in-the-day cravings hit me but typically it’s not an ideal morning meal for me. For people on the go, who do prefer a packaged snack, I’d recommend it. Score: B
Nectresse Sweetner: Love this! I’m a Splenda addict but recently tried to switch to a more “natural” 0-calorie sweetener (not sure if that exists). I’ve tried Truvia and Stevia but I have to say, Nectresse beats the competition. To me, it doesn’t have a weird after taste like some others do. This one tastes just like Splenda which I love. Score: A+
Dickinson’s Towelettes: So these are OK. I love an on-the-go individually packaged face towel for when I’m on the go, but I couldn’t really get past the smell on these. I think it’s just the smell of Witch Hazel but whatever it was, it made these hard to use. If you’re used to the smell and are a regular Witch Hazel user, these are great because you can throw them in your bag for after the gym or times when you are on the go. Score: B
Vaseline Spray & Go Lotion: Wow! This product actually does exactly what the commercial advertises! I’ve seen this product advertised everywhere. The commercial shows a girl spraying it on, rubbing it in, and 2.2 seconds later putting her clothes on. If this wasn’t sent to me to test, I’d never believe it, but it’s true! It dries INSTANTLY. I actually don’t use lotion much because I’m too lazy/antsy to rub it in and then wait minutes for it to dry before putting on clothes. For me, this is the answer! I love it. Score: A+
Colgate Optic White Products: Who doesn’t want whiter teeth? No one, that’s who. So when these products came I was excited to see if they would do anything. I’m still on the fence. As far as toothpastes go, it’s as good as any I’ve used. I like the taste and the toothbrush it came with it is way softer than a typical toothbrush. The mouthwash is ok but like most mouthwashes, it stings a bit. It’s tolerable but still hard for me to swish for 60 seconds (I think I’m up to about 25…). I THINK the use of these products for 2 weeks has made my smile a lil brighter but I wouldn’t say they are life changing. If you want to brighten your smile I’d say check these out, but I can’t say for sure if you will see significant changes in a week like the packaging suggests. Score: A-
*I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.*
