Vichy Idealia Life Serum

Crowdtap selected me to receive an eight-day supply of Vichy Laboratories new Idealia Life Serum. According to the Vichy web site, the product is supposed to "combat behavioral skin aging." The directions stated to use the product twice a day for visible results in eight days.
I used the product as directed for eight days. The first thing I noticed was how light it felt on my skin. It went on very smoothly and didn't feel greasy at all. Also, it has a very light rosy scent that was very pleasant and didn't smell "perfume-y". It was a natural, light scent.
I actually noticed a change in my skin the first day I used it. I am thankful I don't have any wrinkles yet, but I immediately noticed that my skin felt so much softer and my skin tone was more even. 
I was also given samples to share with friends. One of my friends noticed that her mild rosacea seemed to tone down a bit after using it for eight days. She too also noticed her skin was softer. All five friends I shared samples with said the product made their skin softer.
Vichy Idealia Life Serum retails for around $44 for a 30 mL bottle, and you only use very little during application. You can find out more information by going here.

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Listerine Naturals

As a member of Crowdtap, I was selected to receive and try out a full-size bottle of Listerine Naturals Mouthwash.  I have been using Listerine Total Care for many years and had tried Listerine Zero (which I did not particularly care for) so I was anxious to try their new product, which they advertise as "a 99% natural formula and no artificial flavors or dyes."  
I admit, I was a bit worried about the taste, thinking it would taste more along the lines of Listerine Zero than Listerine Total Care.  However, I was pleasantly surprised. It tasted very similar to Total Care.  It was a light taste, but very fresh, and it actually ended up lasting until lunch time.
One thing that confused me a bit (though, this was not problematic whatsoever, and in fact was a plus if you ask me) is that Listerine Naturals is suppose to be an antiseptic mouthwash, but I didn't feel the sting/tingle like I usually do with other antiseptic washes.  So if you MUST have that feeling then this product is not for you.  
I haven't decided if I will switch from Total Care to Naturals yet, but this is the first mouthwash I have used that has caused me to even consider switching.

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Kleenex Tissues Sampling

Thanks to Crowdtap and Kleenex, I was selected to receive a free box of Kleenex brand tissues.  I have been using Kleenex all of my life so I was very excited about this opportunity and also to see how Kleenex had improved their tissues.
I got the box last week, and the first thing I noticed was that it seemed bigger than the normal, rectangular Kleenex boxes.

Other than that, I noticed a few interesting things about the actual tissues.  First of all, they are incredibly soft.  These are what you need when you have a cold and your nose is raw from all the blowing and wiping.  On that note, they are also strong.  It took a few small tugs before I had one tear on me.  And when it did finally tear, there wasn't a lot of lint.

However, one thing that stood out to me was that these tissues seemed a bit smaller than my usual Kleenex tissues.  They are still generous, but they almost seem more square-shaped than rectangular when out of the box.

I think the added softness and strength will help make up for the smaller size (at least from my perception).  So I would definitely give them two thumbs up.

Viva Vantage Paper Towels

Okay so I admit, I am one of those people who tends to stick with a brand of paper towels for...well, ever.  My mom bought Bounty when I was young, and I picked up the habit from her and have been a loyal Bounty fan for many, many years.  I bought other brands on sale once or twice, but they really couldn't compare to Bounty quality, so I stuck with it.
I was asked to test Viva Vantage.  I was definitely willing to give it a shot, but quite honestly I didn't think I would be switching from Bounty.  I received four rolls, kept one for myself, and shared three with friends.  Boy, were we ALL surprised.
The first thing we all noticed was how stretchy it was.  It felt odd that a paper towel stretched, but it makes sense.  More stretch means less tears.  Quite genius.  Second, we all couldn't believe how soft it was.  It could easily be used on a child's face without any issues.  Finally, I wet a sheet, and it stayed in one piece. Very impressive.
I have yet to see Viva Vantage in stores, yet, so I don't yet know the price.  However, if it's comparable with Bounty I will be using it from now on.  Viva Vantage converted me.