Max Factor Lipfinity Lipstick & Volume Couture Mascara

I am part of a program called Bzzz Agent. They send out products for everyday people to try and share with others. It's a great program. I've learned about so many cool products for myself, my family and some that just were not right for me but perfect for a friend or co-worker.

Now that the disclosure is out of the way... my latest Bzzz campaign is for Max Factor make-up. I will be honest and say that in the past I didn’t purchased Max Factor products very often, if at all. I usually went to the department stores. Never again.

The photo above shows what came in my test kit...

1) The Lipfinity Lipstick. I hate the smell and waxy feel of most lipsticks which is why until now I've worn lip gloss only. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this lipstick!! I will not buy another brand of lipstick again. Here's why, it's a two-part application: First: you apply the color and let it set for 60 seconds. Second: you cover with the clear gloss. I've used it for 3-weeks and it has never worn off. May I remind you that I have a 12-hour day! 7:15am Coffee in the morning, lunch at noon, dinner and this lipstick is still on when I wash my face at 9:30pm each night. Throughout the day you just touch up with the moisturinzing gloss to keep the color fresh and shining.

2) Volume Couture Mascara. This is the BEST mascara I've ever used. Partly because of the tiny little brushes and partly due to the light feel - it just doesn’t clump. MY PRO TIP: blink while putting on mascara to get maximum coverage. Then use a hairdryer (cool air) and eyebrow brush to lengthen rather than an old-school eyelash curler.

3) ColorGenius Blush #110 Peaches. This is one where you can blend the colors together and get a lighter or darker look as you need it. The blush itself feels nice on my skin. And I have to admit that I like that you just get a big thing of blush and use your own brush. I honestly hate the little tiny brushes that usually come with blush. They are totally impractical and a waste of space.

Now I ask you to post a comment and let me know "What do you think of Max Factor products?"

P&G Taps Bloggers for Unconventional WOM Product Launch

This post is a little marketing and a little product promotion...

In September Crest launches the Crest Weekly Clean Intensive Cleaning Paste, the first and only intensive weekly cleaning paste designed to provide a smooth, clean feeling in-between dental visits. The concentrated formula polishes teeth with an ingredient similar to what dentists use and is intended to complement the daily brushing routine.

The product uses silica-based crystals similar to those found in Crest Pro-Health but in higher concentrations, leaving "that incredibly smooth feeling you get when you take your tongue and slide it along the front of your teeth after visiting the dentist," Ms. Yang of P&G said.

P&G began sending the Crest Weekly Clean to bloggers earlier this month, some of whom also have Twittered their interest in Weekly Clean. And Crest is using P&G's Vocalpoint buzz-marketing program for moms to spread the word too. TV advertising will be relatively light, consisting mainly of five-second tags on ads for other Crest products.

"What we've seen with research with consumers is that once they've seen it, they tell everybody," Ms. Yang said, another reason for the emphasis on buzz marketing vs. conventional media. "The feeling you get is so unique, and women especially love it," she said.

Do you love the smooth feeling of polishing exfoliators, rejuvenating creams and deep-conditioning masques?

Then your going to love this smile-specific indulgence that treats teeth to the ultimate “just-from-the-dentist” smooth, deep-clean feeling right from your bathroom.

Crest Weekly Clean is available in Refreshing Mint flavor in a 16-use tube (0.85 oz) in September at drug, grocery and mass stores nationwide for $3.99. Your gonna love it!

The Glade® Wisp® Flameless Candle

Most of you know that I'm a BzzAgent. It's a great program. For those of you not familiar with the concept, BzzAgent is a word-of-mouth agency where consumers can discover, recommend (or not) and then share new products and services with their family and friends.
I just finished reviewing the The Glade® Wisp® Flameless Candle.

Let me preface this by saying I love candles but have really disliked any of the scented electric-outlet air fresheners, really air fresheners in general. They were always so overpowering and fake smelling. I was skeptical.

When the package arrived I hesitated putting it in the living room because I expected it to stink up the house. I planned to put it in the basement or bathroom, but we had baby kittens and momma cat was litter box training them. Maybe now was a good time to scent up the house.

After reading the package I realized (and love the fact that) you can control the amount of fragrance that comes out. On the bottom of the candle there's a setting where you can adjust it to be a little or a lot of fragrance that 'puffs' out of the candle - no overpowering fake smell.

Another great feature is the automatic shut off. The candle will run for a 3 hour time period and then automatically shut itself off.

The Glade® Wisp® Flameless Candle combines continuous puffs of fragrance with a warm, flickering glow, letting you enhance the mood in any setting. Looks so real, you'd never know it wasn't a real candle. This was a real bonus!

I find this idea to be genius. Especially for those with younger kids. You get the great scent of a candle, the great look of a candle, without the dangerous flame.

I really love this product, and definitely will be purchasing more. If your a mom, this is a great item for you. If you have pets, I recommend it highly.

Enjoy.