Review: Nutri Maqui

Good blend of tart and sweet, can also double as a sweetener in smoothies because of the agave nectar! #nuttrimaqui I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.

Total I have saved so far: $824

Review: Liquid Savvy's Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle

I received "Liquid Savvy's Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle" for $1 , in exchange for my honest review.  This bottle usually costs around $20.

I gave this awesome bottle 5 stars.  Check out my review!

Personally, I am not one for lukewarm beverages, so I jumped at the opportunity to try out an insulated water bottle.  This bottle comes with 3 different lids, which is very handy!  I can put ice in my bottle in the morning, and by night time, there will still be ice left!  I can also leave cold water in this bottle, on the counter, overnight, and it will still be cold the following morning!  Another plus, is that this bottle does not get "wet"on the outside, which is nice for me, since I drink ice water.  Also, the temperature of the liquid inside the bottle, is not what you feel on the outside of the bottle.  So, when you pick up your hot drink, you won't burn yourself!

Total I have saved so far: $658

Review: Valentia Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum

I received "Valentia Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum" for free in exchange for my honest review.

I gave this serum 4 stars, check out my review! ;)

This is a good serum, but not as good as some of Valentia's other products that I have tried. It has a light, citrus scent and absorbs quickly into the skin. Although I have been using this for almost two weeks now, I do not notice significant difference in my skin. I will update if I notice improvement over time.

Total I have saved so far: $600

Review: Organic Matcha Powder

I received "organic matcha powder" for free in exchange for my honest review.   This matcha usually costs $25.

I gave this matcha 5 stars.  Check out my review!

If this didn't have "culinary grade" on the label, I would have totally thought that this was ceremonial grade! I can shake this up in COLD water (usually with matcha you have to use it in hot water), with no chunks or powdery texture (not even at the bottom)! It is really difficult finding good quality matcha, for a decent price, This says culinary grade on the label, but you can use it as if it were ceremonial grade. In addition to shaking up with water, I also enjoy putting half of a tablespoon of this matcha into my daily smoothie! It is a bright vibrant green, and tastes great!

Total I have saved so far; $497

Review: Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo

I received "First Botany's Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo" for free, in exchange for my honest review.  This shampoo usually costs $10.

When I got this in the mail, and took a look at the ingredients list, I saw just how natural it was.  I also saw the abundant amount of different types of oil (definitely not just argan) there were.  I was afraid that it would leave my hair all super greasy and grimy, but was pleasantly surprised when it didn't.  Any natural shampoo that I have tried, or really any natural soap at all, has always left be feeling "squeaky clean", and rubbery.  However, this is not like that at all.  For a natural shampoo, this is REALLY good.  It will not dry your hair out, or make your hair feel rubbery, like most other natural shampoos.  However, I don't notice my hair being any "better", compared to when I use my usual, non-natural shampoo, which is one of the reasons I gave this shampoo 4 stars, instead of 5.  The other reason why I do not give this product 5 stars, is because not enough shampoo comes out in one pump.  I have to pump it out like 8 times to get enough out.  It would be nice if it came in a squeeze bottle, instead of a pump bottle.  That being said, for a natural shampoo, this is great! :)

Total I have saved so far: $452

Review: Slimvite- Women's Multivitamin & Multimineral

 I received "Slimvite- Women's Multivitamin & Multimineral" for free, in exchange for my honest review.  This usually costs $40.

I gave Slimvite 5 stars.  Check out my review! :)

I have been using Slimvite for a little under two weeks now.  You take two capsules, in the morning, and that's it for the day!  At the recommended amount, one bottle will last for 30 days.  For only two capsules per day, the amount of vitamins and minerals in a single serving is pretty amazing.  One serving (two capsules) of Slimvite has 800% daily value of Vitamin B12!  Note however, that it is the largest %DV compared to the other vitamins and minerals.  For me personally, I am particularly low on Vitamin D, magnesium,and iron. One serving of Slimvite has 1200 IU (300%DV) of Vitamin D, 120% DV of Iron, and 100% DV of Magnesium. There are over 25 Vitamins and minerals in Slimvite!  Overall, I am impressed by the amount of vitamins and minerals that are in Slimvite, and the fact that it is targeted for women, and helps hair, nails, and skin, makes it EVEN better.  The only con about this product is that it does contain food coloring....

Total I have saved so far: $362  

Review: Acai Berry Colon Cleanse & Detox

I received "Acai Berry Colon Cleanse & Detox" for free in exchange for my honest review.  This product usually costs $26.

I gave this supplement 5 stars.  Check out my review! :)

The bottle says to use 2 capsules per day, at bedtime.  There are a total of 60 capsules, so one bottle will last for a whole month.  In addition to acai berry, the capsules contain fruit extract, juniper berry, dandelion root, uva ursi, senna leaf, psyllium husk, buchu extract, L-Carnitine, and Vitamin B6.  The only inactive ingredients are gelatin, and magnesium stearate.  I have been using this for less then two weeks, and I look forward to see what this will end up doing in the long run! :)  It definitely aids in digestion, and isn't super harsh, like a lot of detox products.  I don't feel gassy,bloated, or nauseous when using this product.

Total I have saved so far: $322

Review: TURMERIC CURCUMIN BioPerine Capsules

I received TURMERIC CURCUMIN BioPerine Capsules for free, in exchange for my honest review. This usually costs $20.

I gave this 4 stars.  Check out my review!
This bottle contains 180 capsules, so it will last 3 months if you take the suggested two pills per day.  I got this because of the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric.  I have been making turmeric face masks lately, and it has helped a lot with my face.  However, I didn't want to be making masks all the time, so I decided to give this a try.  It does help, but not quite as well as putting the turmeric directly on my face.  Then again, I have been taking this for less than two weeks, so maybe it hasn't taken full effect yet.  Turmeric has MULTIPLE health benefits (and lots of antioxidants) though, so I sure it is doing great things in my body that I don't even know about yet.  Really though, look up some of turmeric's health benefits for yourself! :)  The only reason this gets 4 stars, instead of 5, is because the pills do have a bit of a turmeric taste; and I wish they didn't.  

Total I have saved so far: $280

Review: Valentia Royal Rose Hydrating Serum

I received Valentia Royal Rose Hydrating Serum for free, in exchange for my honest review.  This product usually costs $35.

I gave this serum 5 stars.  Check out my review!

Another great Valentia product!  This serum has more of a lotion-type texture, compared to other serums.  I just use one pump, which absorbs quickly into my skin, and doesn't leave any sort of oily residue. It has a very light rose scent, so don't worry about it being too strong if you are sensitive to smell.  My face tends to get rather itchy, which makes me pick at it, which then makes my acne even worse.  However, I have found that this serum truly SOOTHES my skin, giving it some relief, so I can stop scratching at it.  This is a great serum that smells good, hydrates, and soothes my skin.

Total I have saved so far: $260

Review: Loose Leaf Green Tea Chai

I recently received Loose Leaf Green Tea Chai, in exchange for my honest review. This product is around $11, and I got it for free.  I five this awesome tea 5 stars! :D

I love green tea, and I love chai tea, so I was so happy to get to try the two mixed together! :)  Keep in mind that this is a loose leaf tea, so it does not come in tea bags (you will need a tea strainer).  When I first brewed this tea, I was surprised that in came out with such a light color.  At first I thought it wasn't brewing properly, but then I tasted it, and it tasted just like chai tea!  It is a MUCH lighter color than regular chai tea, since it is made with green tea, instead of black tea.  I was also glad to find that this brand did not put too much black pepper in their tea.  Many brands put too much black pepper in chai tea, which I dislike.  You only need one teaspoon to make one cup of this spiced green tea, and the bag is pretty large, so it will last quite awhile!  I found it really interesting that the date of packaging was right on the bag.  Mine was packaged just last month, it is SO nice to know that I am getting fresh tea!  #masalachaigreen

Total I have saved so far: $195

Review: Ceremonial Grade Matcha Green Tea Powder

The most recent product I have received is Ceremonial Grade Matcha Green Tea Powder by Nature's Blueprint.  This product is typically $35, and I received it completely for free, in exchange for my honest review.

I gave this product  stars.  This is my experience:

This is the best matcha I have tried so far.  Unlike any other matcha I have tried, this one is not at all powdering after mixing it with water.  I HATE powdery drinks, so I was really glad that it came out nice and silky smooth.  Also, you DO NOT have to use hot water, you can use cold water, and just shake it up.  It dissolves just fine in cold water, which is great, because I prefer iced green tea over hot green tea (just make sure to add the ice after shaking it up).  This matcha is a very rich green color, even when only using 1/4 of a teaspoon. This is high quality matcha.

Total I have saved so far: $184

Review: Vitamin C Serum by ArtNaturals

I recently received ArtNaturals Enhanced Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid for free in exchange for my honest review.  This product usually costs around $11.  

I gave this serum 3 stars.  This is my review:

There are LOTS of Vitamin C serums out there, and this is one of two that I have tried.  The only advantage of this brand, compared to other brands, is the price.  ArtNaturals Vitamin C serum is much cheaper compared to other serums.  This serum is quite watery, and I felt that a lot of the serum was getting wasted by slipping through my fingers.  It also takes a lot longer to absorb into the skin compared to other brands.  It also has a bit of an alcohol scent.  This isn't the sort of thing to expect "instant" results from.  To get full results, use this for a few weeks. This would be the brand to try if you want to try a Vitamin C serum, at a cheaper cost.

Total I have saved so far: $149

Review: Eternal Youth Exfoliating Scrub by Valentia

I recently received Eternal Youth Exfoliating Scrub for free, in exchange for my honest review.  This product typically costs $25.

I gave this scrub 5 stars.  This is my experience:

I LOVE this scrub! I now use it as part of my morning, and evening facial cleansing routine. Exfoliating scrubs often irritate my skin, but this one did not irritate my skin it all. I has a light, fresh, pleasant smelling scent. Although the jar is fairly small, you only need a small dab of the scrub to do the trick, so this will actually last for quite awhile. This scrub leaves my skin feeling soothed and refreshed.

Total I have saved so far: $138

Review: Even Glow Serum Vitamin C Serum by Valentia

The most recent product I got was Valentia's Even Glow Serum Vitamin C Serum.  It is usually $24, and I got it for FREE!

I gave this serum 5 stars.  Here is my review:

This is so awesome! It smells nice and like citrus (but don't worry, you won't smell like oranges all day), and it lasts forever. Although it can be more pricey than other serums, it is totally worth it! I use this as part of my morning facial routine now. It is very gentle, and absorbs very quickly. I have tried a different serum before, but it was kind of oily and took a long time to absorb.  This DOES NOT do this.  It is very effective. You only need like 2-4 drops. The funny thing is, it says to use a moisturizer afterwards, but I find that it acts like it's own moisturizer. :)

Total I have saved: $92

Review: Natural Arabica Coffee Scrub by First Botany

I recently received First Botany's Natural Arabica Coffee Scrub for free, in exchange for an honest review.  This scrub is usually $15.

I give this product 3 stars.  Here is my review:

This product smells REALLY good, probably the best thing about it. When I got the product, I was expecting more of an exfoliating daily cream sort of thing, not a dry, grainy, product to use only in the shower. I don't have sensitive skin, and yet it really irritated my skin, and it burned a lot. If you use this in the shower, I would recommend not using on your face. It is only good for exfoliating the rest of the skin on your body, NOT your face. Also, I was expecting more coffee, but it was actually mostly salt; there was hardly any coffee.

Total I have saved so far: $68

Review: Loop Resistance Bands by Live Infinitely

The most recent product that I have received for free is, "Loop Resistance Bands by Live Infinitely Large Design Set of 5".  This product is typically $17.

I gave this product 4 stars.  Here is my review:

These are the first resistance bands that I have tried. They come in five different "strengths", and are all different colors. It also comes with a bag, which is handy when you want to bring them places. It might not work very well the first time you try to use it, because they need to me "broken in". But once they are broken in, they work pretty well. I do think that the company could do a better job at providing exercises for the bands. Because of this, I had to look for workouts from other brands, only to find that some of them simply were not doable, because these ones are not quite stretchy enough. You cannot have these bands under your feet, and lift it over your head, which is a bit of a con for me since I particularly wanted to workout my triceps. However, there are plenty of good exercises to do with these. I might not be using these in my everyday workout routine, but I definitely plan on bringing them when I am traveling, and need to stay in shape. Bringing my dumbbells might not work very well, so these are my go to!

How much I have saved so far: $53