REVIEW: Venus Snap Razor

Recently I was sent a Venus Snap Razor* to test out in a VoxBox from Influenster. Let me tell you, I have a lot of thoughts!

The Gillette Venus Snap product page states: 

Our mini razor, experience instant smoothness on-the-go with the Snap with Embrace Razor. With five curve-hugging blades and a portable compact, you'll be ready for anything, anytime, anywhere.

Mini handle that's easy to grip and convenient to store

Embrace's 5 blades to get virtually every hair

Water activated Ribbon of Moisture for a smooth glide

Fits any cartridge

Now, I'm definitely that person who refuses to take a razor on short weekend trip because it's too fussy. I hate that the blades usually scratch my travel blag and always feel a little anxious reaching in lest I get cut. However, this has made it so easy to travel with a proper razor. It comes with a compact that actually feels like I can't throw it away! So I keep the travel razor in there. I also think this is great for dorms and shared showers, as it doesn't take up much space. I didn't find that the handle was hard to use, but I wouldn't use it for everyday shaving as I prefer the grip of a regular razor. I do have to say that Venus is the brand I usually buy, I like the blades that have the Olay-infused moisture strips and am so happy that this product fits any Venus cartridge. Ultimately, I think this product will change the way that we travel, it's just so easy, it's a no-brainer!

The Venus Snap Razor retails on Amazon for $8.99. Also, check out Influenster if you want to be a part of the community!

* product sent for review, no affiliate links, opinions of the author are her own and not influenced by the receipt of this product

Swoonful Places: York

View of York from the Micklegate Bar

Instead of celebrating Valentine's Day with my sweetheart (who is currently 4,400 miles away), I packed up for a quick weekend trip with friends over to York, an easy train ride from where I live. It was a good distraction from an otherwise terrible day. I even had better internet than in my current place, so our Valentine's Skype-date was nearly HD! 

I had an amazing time in York, I was overwhelmed and jealous of the shops and cafes, in love with the York Castle Museum, and at peace in the Yorkshire Museum Gardens. I often thought to myself during the short stay, "Oh why couldn't I have lived here instead?!" But as the train pulled in to my smaller city, I sighed in relief. There would be no tourists to compete with for taxis. No bustling crowd outside of the rail station. But I did miss my little room at the B&B (with my own TV even!) once I got back to my university accommodation.

I highly recommend a trip to York if you're looking to go. There are a lot of things to see and do, it's quite a tourist-friendly town, and it will leave you with the feeling that you just might want to move there someday. 

xoxo, Kels