ZzzQuil Sleep Review

I've had sleep issues since I was 12, so for nearly 20 years getting to sleep has been an effort and chore for me almost every night.

I recieved a sample to try from Influenster's VoxBox program. I was pretty amused by the situation before I even got my box. 

Here's my very simple review:

The ingredient is the same exact ingredient that's in Benadryl and nearly every over the counter sleeping & allergy medication: diphenhydramine. 

It has 25mg in each capsule. It says to take only one, & that you should fall asleep in less than 20 minutes.

I didn't even try to hold back my laughter after reading that. Take 2 if needed or as directed by a doctor? How much are they selling this stuff for? 

I don't know, but I can tell you this: You can get 100 generic tabs with the exact same ingredient & dosage for about $5 listed under allergy or sleep aids. I'm guessing they probably sell around 10 tabs for $6.

Save your money. Don't buy this. 

And no, I did not fall asleep in 20 minutes. After 45 minutes went by I switched to the same sleepytime routine I've been doing for about 3 years, no overpriced brand names needed.

Skincare Review: Origins, Lancome, Elizabeth Arden

I have boxes and boxes of samples. Some I get free for testing purposes from Influenster (check out my Influenster badge to your right, or www.influenster.com/MsSamanthaMarie), some I also get free from Sephora being a "VIB", and I also am a Birchbox subscriber: https://www.birchbox.com/invite/samanthamarie

Here's a few recent skincare items I tried out a few times that have stood out in my mind. Please feel free to comment at the bottom or ask me any questions! :)

Origins GinZing

Energy Boosting Moisturizer

Good for day or night use.

Used both, fine to wear under makeup or other skincare treatment.

Didn't notice much difference in skin after a couple uses, but blends in well & has a nice mild scent. 4/5

Lancome Genifique

Youth Activating Concentrate

Says AM & PM under regular skincare routine

Didn't notice much besides decent moisturizing benefit

4/5

Elizabeth Arden

Flawless Future

Ceramide Caplet Serum

Used evening on face & neck

Very light moisture, blends in quick, feels great. Little goes a long way. Still have sample after several uses. Would def buy again. Use easily under other skincare products.

5/5