15 May 2013

Colgate® Optic White (A Review)

I want to start out saying I received this product for free from Influenster in their Sugar N'Spice Voxbox. These are my actual opinions of the product. If I hate the product I will say so if I like it I will say so if I think it's just meh I will say so.

Now according to Colgate's website


USE TOGETHER FOR WHITER TEETH IN 5 DAYS*
Colgate® Optic White has a high impact formula to make it easier to whiten as you brush your teeth. No wonder everyone is talking. For best results use as directed.  *vs. brushing with ordinary toothpaste alone.


Now for my opinions..

I received the Optic White Toothpaste, the Optic White Mouthwash, and an Optic White Toothbrush. I love my sonic care toothbrush so I didn't really use the toothbrush more then twice. So I am not going to say much on it.  I liked the toothpaste though, it tasted better then a lot of toothpastes I have tried. My teeth are a little whiter don't worry I won't traumatize you or me with before and after pictures. As for the mouthwash I would say it does it job but I am not a big fan of the taste. If you are looking for a product to help keep your teeth white without the sensitivity issues that some other whiten products have then I would recommend Colgate Optic white.


*These are my own personal opinions that I am sharing for others and I am not compensated in anyway to write reviews about any product.
*Disclaimer: I received these complimentary products for testing purposes from Influenster.

NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener (a review)

I want to start out saying I received this product for free from Influenster in their Sugar N'Spice Voxbox. These are my actual opinions of the product. If I hate the product I will say so if I like it I will say so if I think it's just meh I will say so.

Now according to Nectresse's website

"NECTRESSE™ Sweetener tastes like sugar and is naturally 
zero calories per serving. How? We started with the deliciously
sweet extract of monk fruit and combined it with the perfect
blend of other natural sweeteners. It's 100% natural with
nothing artificial. You're going to love the way it tastes".

Nectresse is a natural no calorie sweetener from the makers of Splenda. This sweetener comes from monk fruit and this box contains 40 packets. One packet is the equivalent of two teaspoons of sugar. 


Now on to my opinon.  Mainly I've used it in tea. The sweetness is very light and isn't overpowering or fake tasting. I definitely like that it comes from a natural source and isn't a manufactured fake sweetener.  I also used it to make a cake. I can honestly say I prefer real sugar in baked goods. So I probably won't make any other baked goods with it. I do like it in my tea. I like that it is in packet form and doesn't have that funky aftertaste that most "fake sugars" have. I will probably buy more when my free sample runs out to keep at the office for my afternoon teas. I vote yes for coffee and tea drinks but meh for baked goods. 


*These are my own personal opinions that I am sharing for others and I am not compensated in anyway to write reviews about any product.
*Disclaimer: I received this complimentary product for testing purposes from Influenster.