Olay Pro-X & Sweetheart VoxBox

This Valentine's day I was wowed by Influenster when they confirmed I would be a recipient of their 2013 Sweetheart VoxBox. I did not expect to be selected for the program because just last month they sent me the Palmolive Fresh Infusions VoxBox.

* A note about the Fresh Infusions dish soap: While using the lime scented one you will almost definitely start craving a margarita. The bottle is stylish game changing design better for storage than other brands.  I'm not a big dish soap enthusiast, but I will purchase Palmolive Fresh Infusions next time I need some.

If you've been included in one of Influenster's shipments you know that the VoxBoxes take the country by storm, hitting the East-side first and rippling over the course of about a week towards those of us on the West Coast. When Influenster announces a shipment, I start searching "(Program) VoxBox" on YouTube. Within a few days, the mystery is solved! By the time any VoxBox crosses the border into Washington state, I've long known it's contents. 

I've been watching some East Coaster's unboxings and I'm honestly a little freaked out by how well Influenster targets program recipients. I know now that we are receiving an Olay Fresh Effects Powered Contour Cleansing System. But before I knew that, on February 20th, I went online and ordered an Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System.

This gives me the opportunity to do a great video comparing the Olay Pro-X with the Fresh Effects System! Until that's posted in early March, catch up on the other face washing systems I've tried:

Clean & Clear Morning Burst Surge ($15):

Manual Face Brush ($1): 

Truvía Natural Sweetener

Truvía natural sweetener

I just can't go back to drinking things sweetened with chemicals after trying Truvia. The craziest thing to me is how Truvia is so subtle; the fact that it doesn't do too much is why I love it. 

Truvia whispers in my ear - Oooooh Sweet Nothings. :)

Here is my original taste test of the Truvia sample I recieved from Influenster:

So after trying Truvia in my coffee and bringing a few packs over to my grandparents house for my family; the boyfriend and I got to thinking. Fresh strawberries dipped in Truvia (just like is pictured on the box) would be the perfect lunch box snack. I just picked up a 40 packet box at Walgreens. 

Price-wise, Truvia was 2.99 (on sale from $3.99) for a box of 40 packets. There was a box of 140 packets of Sweet-n-Low next to it for the same price. Splenda was similarly priced for 100 pouches.  

The thing about Truvia is that one packet contains 3.5 times the volume of Splenda or Sweet-n-Low. The competing brands have 1 gram packets, while Truvia packets are 3.5 grams. 

A box of 140 Sweet-n-Low packets is equivalent in weight to 40 packets of Truvia. To me, that justifies the higher price per pouch. Regardless, the difference in taste is well worth a higher price.

I hope you get a chance to try out Truvia, tell me about your experiences and likes/dislikes about Truvia and other artificial sweeteners in the comment section below.

Clairol Nice'N Easy Color Blend Foam