I absolutely LOVE being a member of Influenster. Since joining a few months back, I've already gotten to test out a plethora of products I might not have ever tried otherwise - and have pretty much LOVED all of them! So, you're probably asking yourself, "What is Influenster?"
Well, Influenster is a FREE program where you take short surveys and earn badges on their website in order to qualify for a FREE box of samples (sometimes the samples are actually full-sized products!) to try out or share with your family and friends, then review on Influenster.com. You can also qualify for even more FREEBIES and special deals from the brands that work with Influenster! What’s really unique about Influenster is that it is not a paid subscription program (the boxes are sent to you at no cost), rather, it’s a community of “trendsetters” who like to try out, share, and spread the word about products. Members qualify for boxes based on demographics and statistics as well as unlocking “badges” and promoting the products you try through reviews and social media. I've already earned several badges that have qualified me for the VoxBoxes that I've already gotten and I am totally geeked out about trying to earn more! It's such a blast to open those boxes and unpack all of the goodies inside - it feels a bit like my birthday just keeps coming over and over again! (See? I told you I was geeked out. ;) )
You're probably thinking to yourself, "There has to be some kind of catch." Believe me, I was skeptical at first, too, but there isn't one! Influenster is completely FREE to sign up for and when you qualify, it's completely FREE to receive your very own box of the latest product samples.
Alrighty, I can tell you're interested. I bet you're wondering, "What are the benefits of joining Influenster?" Well, here they are in a nutshell. (OK, in a blog post. Who reads nutshells, anyway?)
- as an active, contributing member of Influenster, you get the chance to share your knowledge and experiences with other like-minded people. People actually pay attention to your reviews! That's a big deal.
- You also get exclusive discounts on products and services based on the Expert Badges that you unlock.
- As an active member, you get the chance to be invited to join in Influenster programs where you can try the latest and coolest products that are geared to your lifestyle before anyone else.
- Members who participate actively on Influenster and engage in programs increase their opportunities to receive rewards.
Is that not awesome? So, what are you waiting for? I mean, who has the money to burn buying and trying all the latest new products? If you do, more power to you! If you don't and you are the kind of person who loves to share your opinion, then why not visit Influenster.com for more details and to join?! I guarantee you, it's more fun than waxing your eyebrows. ;)
I received the imPress Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails complimentary to test in my MomVox box of goodies from Influenster. I thought the packaging was really cute. I mean, how neat to have the nails in a faux-nail polish bottle. When I finished, the Bear enjoyed shaking the extra nails around in the package because it sounded like a maraca. The bottle stayed securely closed even through a two-year-old's play time -- THAT'S impressive, too.
Well, as I've mentioned in a previous post, the last time I'd tried a press-on manicure, I think I was 14. Needless to say, it was not at all imPRESSive (get it? :P) in any way, as I recall. I remember sitting there for the longest time trying to find the exact fit for my nails and being very disappointed in the fact that they just didn't have enough sizes, not to mention the over-all effect looked very unnatural.
The first thing I noticed about the imPress Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails was the sheer variety of sizes. I have pretty small hands and my nails tend towards slender, meaning that it can be hard to get the size just right when using this kind of manicure. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that in almost no time I had found the perfect sizes! While I was doing that, I had to smile to myself over my luck at the color I was sent. It's like they knew!
The next step was to use the included prep-pad, which smelled like it was nothing more than rubbing alcohol, to wipe over my fingernails before peeling off the backing on the nails and pressing them to my own nails. This was the part that took the most time as I wanted to make sure I aligned them correctly. (No one wants to walk around with crooked fingernails.)
It was that easy! And the results were not too shabby at all. Have a look for yourself:
Aside from everything else that I liked about these press-on nails, I really like the practical length. Too often these kinds of things are made to look super glamorous or high maintenance but these nails were just the right length to be pretty and still practical. I felt well-groomed, but not over-done. And finally, removal was a cinch! I just lifted the corner and carefully pulled them off.
So, I highly recommend the imPress Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails, the revolutionary way to apply polish! Featuring advanced nail technology, you get a salon-perfect manicure in seconds – simply peel off the backing, press on, and you're done. There's no drying, a killer shine and a manicure that lasts up to a week! And, imPress is so easy to remove, you can change it up to match your mood as often as you want. Check out all 36 colors and patterns, including trendy brights, classic darks and animal prints. With imPress, your nails will always be your best accessory.
You can find the imPress Manicure at CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and more. For a full list of online and in-store retailers, visit imPressManicure.com, where you can download an exclusive coupon and virtually try on all the colors and patterns!
Suggested retail price: $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns
