Colgate Optic White Review

I love being an Influenster! I get to learn about and try new products and share with all of you. Recently I was sent the new Colgate Optic White Toothbrush + Built-in Whitening Pen for review.

I love products that make tasks simpler and more convenient. I am all about less is more. With this new product from Colgate you can brush your teeth and then whiten them by just turning your toothbrush upside down. You see, the toothbrush comes with an attachment on the other side that you insert a whitening pen into. Brush your pearly whites with one side, flip it over and brighten your smile with the easy to use pen. In fact the whitening pen is so easy to use you just brush on the whitening gel and don't even need to rinse. I however thought the gel felt weird on my teeth and rinsed a little anyway. The other negative thing I will add about this toothbrush/whitening pen is it is rather long and clumsy. It felt a little weird at first brushing my teeth with it. Also when my husband first saw it he lifted it off our toothbrush holder and said "what the heck is this"? Hehe...I guess you could always remove the pen when you are brushing your teeth and then insert it into the attachment when you are ready to use it. But, like I said I am all about convenience and leaving it attached just makes more sense to me.

Now for the results! This product says you can have whiter teeth in just 2 days! Well after my first couple of uses I didn't notice much difference, but then again my teeth are naturally on the whiter side. After about a week I noticed that they looked even whiter then normal. Cool!

I was also sent some $3.00 off coupons so if you would like to try this product out for yourself I don't mind sending you a coupon to save some money. Just leave me a comment on this post!

***Monica***

The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing them. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

Estroven Giveaway

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Aside from mood swings, hot flashes, night sweets, as if these thing weren't enough, menopause also causes weight gain. UGH! I am not looking forward to it. To help women who are dealing with these symptoms Estroven has launched Changing Ways to help relieve the most common side effects of menopause and also help with weight management.

Introducing a new formulation of safe and effective, multi-symptom menopause relief from Estroven, the #1 dietary supplement brand women trust to safely relieve their most bothersome menopause symptoms.* Only NEW Estroven Weight Management with Synetrim® CQ, goes beyond relieving hot flashes and night sweats to help you safely manage your weight.

If you are a Girly Girl reader who is going through the annoying symptoms of menopause Estroven is currently offering a $5.00 off coupon to try Estroven Weight Management. You can also visit the site to get support from experts and learn from the experience of real women who have successfully tried (and loved) the product.

That's not all! Estroven would like to offer 5 Girly Girl readers the chance to win 3 boxes each of Estroven Weight Management.

To Enter: Leave a comment letting me know why you would like to win. You can get extra entries for following GGG through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.
This giveaway will end on March 19, 2013. I will choose the winners using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US entries only.

***Monica***


Although Girly Girl Giveaways has been compensated by i-Health, Inc., the makers of Estroven Weight Management, in the form of free product to try, the opinions expressed in this blog are independent and not associated with i-Health.

Out of Africa Pure Shea Butter Hand Creams Review

Out of Africa sells shea butter products that are all natural, paraben-free, and eco-friendly. Shea butter is a substance made from the nuts of the Karite tree which is native to west and east Africa. It contains Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin F, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants all of which help nourish, hydrate and revitalize the skin. Want to learn more about the benefits of shea butter? Check out their website here.

I was sent two of their Shea Butter Hand Creams for review, Olive with Aloe and Lemon Verbena. This luxurious hand cream also comes in Vanilla but is currently sold out. Right now I am using the Olive hand cream and I absolutely love it. I always have to smell a new product when I get it and this particular cream did not have much of a scent to it. It is very rich and thick but quickly absorbs into your skin leaving your hands super soft without a greasy residue. The first time I tried the cream I couldn't stop touching my hands. I have not used the Lemon Verbena yet but I did open it up and take a whiff, it has a pleasant citrus scent and I imagine it works just as well as the Olive hand cream. While most other brands contain only 1 to 2 % shea butter, Out of Africa's Shea Butter Hand Creams contain 20% of the finest, pure and unrefined shea butter.

The shea butter in Out of Africa’s Hand Creams can also help to prevent premature aging and other skin ailments like blemishes, wrinkles, eczema, psoriasis, sunburn, stretch marks, scars and dermatitis.

A 1 oz. tube sells for $6.99 while a 2.5 oz. tube sells for $10.99. With each purchase that is made Out of Africa contributes 15 cents to help provide education to women and children in West Africa. You can purchase these hand creams and other Out of Africa products online.

***Monica***

The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing them. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

City Cosmetics Beauty Bag Giveaway

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The generous people over at City Cosmetics are giving me another awesome opportunity to share their products with one lucky Girly Girl. They are offering a Beauty Bag filled with their top selling products like City Lash, City Lips Advanced Clear, City Total Eye Rejuvenation Serum, and City Lights Skin Radiance. This Beauty Bag is worth more then $250!

If you are a regular GGG reader then you are aware that I have tried a few of City Cosmetics products in the past, all with positive results. These products are top of the line and have received accolades from publications like Vogue and Glamour. I am so excited that one of our readers will get to pamper their skin with these products.

To Enter: You must first become a fan of City Cosmetics on Facebook. Then return here and leave a comment letting me know you have done this. You can get extra entries for following GGG through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.

This giveaway will end on March 17, 2014. I will choose the winner using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US entries only.

***Monica***

Purpose Gentle Cleansing Bar Review

Purpose is a brand of skincare products specifically formulated for those with sensitive skin. Their products are gentle enough to be used daily on all skin types. Their products include a Gentle Cleansing Wash, Dual Treatment Moisture Lotion, and a Gentle Cleansing Bar. All of their products are hypoallergenic, oil free, and won't clog pores. I was sent a Gentle Cleansing Bar for review.

I tend to have skin that is more on the oily side so I love that this cleansing bar is oil free. I used it to wash my face in the shower and it left it feeling refreshed and clean. It does a nice job of getting rid of excess oil without drying out your skin. Another great thing about this bar is it lasts a really long time. I washed my face with it everyday for about 2 months and for only $4.00 a bar that's a great deal! The one thing I will say bad about this bar is that even though it is very gentle on your skin, it is not in your eyes. I learned this the hard way when I told my 5 year old daughter to wash her face with it. OOPS! You can purchase Purpose Gentle Cleansing Bar and other Purpose products in several drugstores like CVS and Walgreens. My local Target also carries these products.

***Monica***

The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing them. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

Shop Kaufmann Mercantile

Kaufmann Mercantile is a New York based online store that sells high quality products ranging from grooming & beauty supplies to grocery pantry items.
 
At Kaufmann Mercantile, we also put more thought, more effort and more time into finding and developing these unique items. We give you access to carefully selected products you know were made sustainably and ethically. All in one place.
 
Some of the products I liked while window shopping their online store were the Bath and Body products, they had some interesting all natural soaps, ointments and other toiletries. I also found some dry and canned food products that I would love to try.
 
Kaufmann Mercantile also wants your four legged friends to be pampered in style and with the best.
 
Intended for everyday use, and for short or long-haired dogs, pamper your pet with their specially designed grooming kit. This grooming kit features a beechwood comb with wide teeth to gently detangle and de-mat unruly fur. Periodically use the stainless steel scissors that are included in the grooming kit to precisely trim delicate areas around your pooch's paws and ears.

They also have a grooming kit for your feline friend available. Both kits are made in Italy by a top of the line company that cares about their products.

When you join Kaufmann Mercantile's newsletter, you will receive a $7 gift card towards your next purchase. They launch new products every Wednesday and Sunday so be sure to also like them on Facebook and follow on Twitter to stay in the know on all the latest.

***Monica***