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Receive Free Products To Review With Influenster

January 20, 2020 itsamandaburnett 5 Comments

For years I’ve been posting product reviews on my Instagram and blog. Sometimes I would purchase something just for the sole purpose to review it. I mean, when you’re on Instagram or own a blog, you need your content. Then the game changed when I discovered a way I could receive free products in a “Voxbox” to review! If you’re anything like me, you’re getting excited and ready to learn more about how to get your free products, right?

What is Influenster?

Influenster is a free product discovery platform where you can discover products & leave reviews for one’s you’ve tried. It’s a whole community with over 6 million users leaving over 1 million reviews monthly!

An awesome perk of joining Influenster is you get access to deals on different brands through cashback offers. Influenster has partnered with Rakuten to make this possible. So when you see a review on a product that caught your eye, you can not only purchase it but get money back at the same time!

Free products?

So you may be wondering if the sole purpose of this site is to show reviews of products, how in the world do I get a Voxbox? I won’t lead you on by saying you’re going to get free products right away. In fact, it’s all about your social media influence.

Connect Your Social Media Accounts

When you first sign up, you’re going to be directed to connect your social media accounts. They will add up your followers across all accounts and that total will be your “Impact score.” The higher the impact score, the higher the chance you’ll get your first Voxbox.

Don’t have a large following? I didn’t either when I first started. Keep working at it & invite your friends to join you. Also if you have a blog, you can also add the Influenster badge to your site!

Be active on the app

Another important way to get some traction on Influenster is to start leaving reviews and interacting with other people on the app. This can be asking question’s about products or following them. Make some friends! These interactions will give you a chance to earn the “Likeable” badge.

Answer Snaps

You’ll see on your profile a section called Snaps. This is a pretty important section that you don’t want to ignore. These contain quick questions about different categories you’re interested in and will later determine your eligibility for a Voxbox! For example, if you’re all about beauty, you’ll want to answer all of the questions in the beauty category to ensure they’ll consider you when they’re sending out a new makeup product.

The other categories they have are:

Nail
Skincare
Food & Snacks
Fragrance
Personal Care
Pets
Health
Fashion
Tech
Family & Kids
Beverages
Home
+ More

So let’s say you’re not into reviewing the makeup products like I am but you’re all about health products or you’re a parent who loves reviewing baby/kid products. All you have to do is start answering the snap questions in those categories!

Pay attention to your emails

Once you’ve been building your social media following, leaving reviews on the app itself, and keeping up on the snap questions, there’s a good chance you’ll get considered for a Voxbox!

You’ll receive an email saying something along the lines of, “You’re on the shortlist to receive the next Voxbox!” In that email, there’s a link to a short quiz you have to complete before you’re officially in. After that email, keep an eye out for that “Congratulations! You’re In!” email.

I’m getting my first VoxBox, now what?

When you’ve finally received that email saying you’re getting your first VoxBox, you can do a little happy dance because it’s the first step to many more!

Once you’ve received your products, there will be a badge on your app with tasks to complete. For example, post on your Instagram & leave a review on the company’s website. These are tasks you might have already been doing before signing up for Influenster, right? Keep in mind, the thing you’ll always have to mention in your reviews though is that you got the product complimentary for testing purposes.

Once you’ve completed the tasks, you’ll receive a badge for that VoxBox on your profile! Yay, time to show it off! The best news yet though is after that first VoxBox, you’ll more than likely be selected for more.

The proof is in the pudding!

I know when I read blogs like this, I want to see some proof. Well, I have that for you! I’m all about keeping it real and honest on here. That being said, I do want to press that it did take me a few months for me to receive my first VoxBox. But after growing my following and being active on the app, I’ve received 6 VoxBoxes in 1 year so it’s completely possible for you too.

Let me show you what I’ve received so far so you can get an idea of the products they send out and give you a little motivation to work for yours! Keep in mind these are all beauty products since those are the ones I’ve been aiming for so I’m not sure of the types of products they send out in different categories. The one thing that I can confidently say is that they always send out full-sized products!

This was my very first VoxBox! Loreal Rapid Reviver Deep Conditioner

Urban Decay Stay Naked Foundation (2 shades!)

Laura Mercier – Primer, Tinted Moisturizer, AND Setting Powder

Latest VoxBox – 3 O.P.I x Hello Kitty Infinite Shine Nail Polish and Primer

I’m so grateful to be able to receive these products free to review and it’s so easy for others to have the same opportunity. Are you ready to sign up with Influenster? If you do, feel free to follow me. I’d love to be your first follower. ♥

Until next time!

My MoxieLash Experience: Magnetic Lashes

January 13, 2020 itsamandaburnett 4 Comments

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I’ve never been a girl to go with bold makeup or apply false lashes. Well, I’ve tried. No matter how many times I’ve tried applying the lash glue, something always went wrong so I gave up. It’s 2020 now though so we’re making no excuses and we’re not afraid to be bold. Make way for magnetic lashes!

When I saw that magnetic lashes were now a thing, I was excited and slightly intimidated. Magnets on your lashes? Well, okay. (Btw, after a little bit of research it’s totally safe.) I started looking up brands and I was seeing amazing reviews for MoxieLash!

As I scrolled through their website, I saw so many beautiful lashes to choose from. They vary from subtle to very glam! For just lashes, the average cost is $35. If it’s your first time purchasing from MoxieLash, you’ll want to get a kit that includes an applicator, eyeliner remover, and the magnetic eyeliner that is needed for the lashes. The lash kits with a single pair of lashes are $69.

If you’re used to drugstore lashes, you may look at the price and be hesitant but each lash lasts up to 30 days of use! Some have reported that they can last even longer if you take good care of them.

My personal experience

The lashes that I was most drawn to were the “Sassy” lashes so I had to get my hands on them. The day I received them, I tried them right away.

The magnetic lashes and eyeliner in the box

I was fairly impressed with the eyeliner. I wasn’t sure how the consistency or the color would be like but it’s a nice bold black and it wasn’t too thick to apply. Tip: If you’re going for a winged eyeliner look, use your normal everyday eyeliner then apply the magnetic eyeliner on top where your lashes go. This ensures you’re not wasting product on the wing since the lashes don’t touch that area. It also creates an even bolder eyeliner look!

Application time! After letting the eyeliner dry, it was time to apply the lashes. To be honest, it was the easiest application ever! The lashes just clicked on to the eyeliner and that was it! There was hardly any adjusting that needed to be done either. Very fast & simple.

Don’t know where to store them? With most drug store brands, you have to find your own place to store the lashes you get. With MoxieLash, the cute box they come in actually has magnets inside to keep the lashes in place! You never have to lose your lashes again.

magnetic lashes with a magnetic storage case

My 100% honest truth? I’m obsessed and recommend these to everyone. Glue on lashes made me be a “I’m never going to try falsies again” girl, but then came MoxieLash changing the entire game for me.

Get 10% off your next purchase!

I love these lashes so much that I reached out to MoxieLash and they gave me a discount code for you all! For 10% off your purchase, use “ABURNETT” in the discount box and start enjoying your new lashes!

Until next time!

7 Toxic Things To Stop Telling Yourself Right Now

January 6, 2020 itsamandaburnett 18 Comments

Hey guys! In my last post, I explained that one of my new year goals was to post regularly. Welcome to my first post of 2020! It’s a new year and everybody is thinking of new things that they want to start doing but I realized, we all have things we should stop doing too.

Let’s be honest, we all have times that we are our own worst enemy. We put ourselves down and beat ourselves up about something we said or did. One thing I tell myself all the time is, “Omg, I’m so stupid.” Even if it’s a small mistake that I laugh about. It’s become a habit that I wasn’t even aware of.

My mom was actually the one that caught me and told me to stop talking to myself like that. So now, when I make a small mistake, I change that statement to, “Wow, I’m so smart.” See what I did there? Even if it’s sarcastic to myself, the sentence is now positive.

After I had the realization of that one sentence that was toxic to my self-esteem, I thought about all the other things we tell ourselves often that we really need to stop.

Stop Telling Yourself…

I’m not good enough. I know we all have told ourselves this at least once in our lifetime, right? The thing is, we are so wrong. We are all here for a reason and we all have a purpose. If you don’t know what your purpose is, it’s time to go search for it.

I can’t do it. You can. You have just given up too soon. Get back up and try again. If it’s something you really want to do, you’ll find a way to do it no matter what it takes.

I’m unlovable. I think the first thing you should ask yourself when you feel this way is, do I love myself? You know the saying, you have to love yourself before anyone can love you. It’s true. Once you truly love yourself, that confidence will shine. What can you do to start your relationship with yourself?

I’m not attractive. This is a popular one. What makes you feel that way? The great thing about being human is that you can change. You don’t like your hair, change it up! Want to lose weight? Start a workout routine. Don’t get yourself stuck feeling this way because you don’t have to be.

I’m going to fail. You’re probably right. Hear me out though. We all fail at something before we’re good at it! This is a statement that I want you to change your feelings about. You are going to fail then you’ll become good. This is only if you stop being scared of the failure part.

I don’t have time. How many times have you canceled on somebody or something for this excuse? The truth is, we all can make time for something or somebody we care about. If you have a lot to do, make a priority list. If you can’t do it that day, fit it in for the next day. Just don’t sweep it under the rug for too long or it’ll become a nasty habit that a lot of us fall into.

I’m stupid. The one statement I had to learn to break myself. This can totally destroy your self-confidence if you let it. Why do you say this to yourself? If it’s because you make a lot of mistakes, remind yourself we all do. Then find one area at a time that you can work on improving. Most importantly, when you find yourself saying “I’m stupid,” correct yourself. You’re not stupid. You’re learning, improving your skills, and you’re growing.

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Are You Ready?

Are you ready to stop telling yourself these toxic things? You can do it. Whenever you feel yourself saying any of these things to yourself, remember to correct yourself. Switch the negative phrase to something positive. Write down the goals and steps you’re going to make to change the way you feel.

The 2020 Vision – Goals & Plans

December 30, 2019 itsamandaburnett 1 Comment

Happy late Christmas, everyone! I know I haven’t been the most consistent with posting but I’ve been spending time with loved ones and taking a breather before the new year. But now 2020 is right around the corner!

This year was the most successful I’ve been when it comes to my blog and I’m so proud of the hard work that I’ve put in. My readers have become more like friends and I can’t tell you how thankful I am to everyone who checks for new posts each week. Looking back though, I see that there is still so much room for improvement.

You guys, 2020 is the year to work even harder and to be seen for that hard work! As my mom says, it’s the year for 2020 vision.

My Vision & Goals For 2020

My word for the new year is transformation. It’s kind of like when a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, I guess. 2019 was me in the caterpillar phase. Preparing myself for the transformation of 2020. I took the first big steps to really become successful on my blog, business, and in my personal life too. I’m ready to become a butterfly and show the world what I have to offer. That was cheesy, I know.

Goals

My first ebook is still in the planning phase but it will be published in 2020. If you’re into living a more positive lifestyle, be on the lookout.
I will continue posting at least once a week on my blog. I’m also doing a bit of rebranding & making sure my content is more high quality.
It will be the year I get my first blog paycheck from Adsense! I’m halfway there.
I’m letting my style shine. I’ve been way more into girly things lately and it’s a bit shocking but I’m letting that girl out more.
Practicing two new languages! Spanish & ASL to be more specific.
This will be the year I finally get my puppy!

As I said in my last blog post, 2019 was full of good things and not so good things. It has taught me more about myself, pushed me to limits, and I’m so excited to see what I accomplish in 2020.

Farewell, 2019.

Friends, I’ll see you in 2020. ♥