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Overview

Influenster has a rating of 2.62 stars from 71 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Influenster ranks 107th among Advertising sites.

  • Service
    21
  • Value
    20
  • Shipping
    16
  • Returns
    11
  • Quality
    20
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 75%
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What reviewers want you to know

Positive highlights

  • I have added all my social media to the site and my impact score is "high".

Critical highlights

  • You get to try random products depending on the category which you can sign up to be an expert of -
  • When you get a box, they ask you to do things for a "badge."
How would you rate Influenster?
Top Positive Review

“Best app for free products to review”

Renee C.
7/22/23

I've gotten so many absolutely awesome products from Influenster for free in exchange for my real honest review! They aren't asking for lies, they simply want the truth! And I tell ut exactly as I see it and experience it, and have recieved such fantastic products! Look at the photos, those are from just the last couple of months!

Top Critical Review

“Influenster”

Philip S.
10/12/23

The free samples are fine. However, they offer cash back on some products, but rarely deliver on that. Only order a "cash back" product if you would buy it full price, because they probably won't be sending you the promised money back.

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Thumbnail of user reneec656
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
July 22nd, 2023

I've gotten so many absolutely awesome products from Influenster for free in exchange for my real honest review! They aren't asking for lies, they simply want the truth! And I tell ut exactly as I see it and experience it, and have recieved such fantastic products! Look at the photos, those are from just the last couple of months!

Tip for consumers:
I recommend this company if you are looking to recieve free products in exchange for a truly honest opinion and review, and if you're willing to be very active in their app!

Products used:
All of the beauty products they send me, as well as health products and coffee.

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Thumbnail of user kimw1426
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 5th, 2023

Yes there collecting our data and know exactly what we do online. But that is where we signed up for. People think it's a Santa app and just apply and get lots of free products but they haven't read how it works. So they get mad because there not getting anything.
They don't read the terms and conditions. If you read it you know what you signed up for it's not a bad app.

Only they are growing to fast and making to many changes that's why it's a mess. I am disabled for a few years now and it is better then doing nothing. That's the reason i am a member of more similar websites and apps. But we don't have many in the Netherlands. To bad have of the people do it for free products and don't even know what a review is and what it can do to a product or company.
That when you give a product a one only because you don't like the color or the product or just write bad things because you had a bad experience then please stop and do something else. The brand pays a lot of money on this, and you could see the product works perfectly and I would buy it again but then in an other color. This is a little bit to bright for me but that is my personal opinion maybe you love this color then this is perfect for you.

Tip for consumers:
People read the terms and conditions before you sign up for something. Nothing is free.

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Everything

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Thumbnail of user zarrial
5 reviews
2 helpful votes
July 18th, 2022
Verified purchase

Ever since I joined Influenster I fell in love with it more and more. I love reviewing, answering, asking, and receiving free samples. It's very easy to be apart of this community.

Tip for consumers:
Make sure to check every day to see if you have a new campaign.

Products used:
Lipstick, Yardley soap, and Urban Decay all night setting spray.

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Thumbnail of user selenac63
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 6th, 2022
Verified purchase

Absolutely outstanding and very impressed with the products and the reviews and the returns backs I appreciate their business and help

Tip for consumers:
Try before you buy or check reviews

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Cosmetics, hair products

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Thumbnail of user tiffanyh740
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
July 3rd, 2023

I love this app where you get to try out free products and share about them with all of your followers

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Baby stuff, make up and lots of others

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Thumbnail of user trinac67
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 18th, 2021

I see a lot of reviews of people not getting boxes and listing what they think the reasoning is and a lot of them are not true. I don't know how they select who gets what but I can say that I'm 43 years old, I joined Nov2020 and since then I've received over 23 boxes. Some boxes have one item some have multiple. I have received $65 ABH eye palette,$200 worth of makeup from Valentino, hundreds of dollars in amazing face care products, Biolage shampoo, conditioner and shine spray, redken hair care, hair dye, dog products, soups, deodorant, drugstore quality cosmetics, cold/allergy meds, Clorox wipes, oxiclean laundry stuff, coach perfume and the list goes on. Recently a lot of people received a Keurig machine and full box of cooking pans, electric yard tools, clothes, shoes, I've seen where people have gotten refrigerators that costed thousands…basically the opportunities are endless. Yes, u do have to do the reviews on the products u get for free, that a fair exchange for free quality products. But I DO NOT spend hours on the app doing random reviews or interacting with people. You do have to fill out ur personal profile so they know ur interests and you MUST do the surveys that come to ur email asking if u want to participate in a box campaign, that's how u sign up for specific items you are interested in testing. This is a great company that gives great products! Currently I have 3 active campaigns meaning I have gotten 3 boxes of products in the past month to review. It's definitely worth it!

Tip for consumers:
MAME SURE TO DO CAMPAIGN SURVEYS IN YOUR EMAIL

Products used:
Cosmetics, skincare, hygiene, food, pet food, cleaners, otc meds

Thumbnail of user tias43
6 reviews
4 helpful votes
March 27th, 2022

Influenster is an app and website where people like you and me post reviews. Why post reviews besides genuinely liking to help people out? Like anything they ask a lot of questions just fill it out. They send you surveys based on your likes and dislikes. You fill out the surveys and you will either get a voxbox or not. Yes in the beginning its kinda a pain filling out all the snaps. But once you do it, it's done. Plus I have been with them for years. It's worth it. I'm a no body and have received high end brands like Dior. Helpful hint connect all your social accounts it helps your impact score. ( better chance of getting a voxbox. You never pay for shipping or anything totally free!

Tip for consumers:
Connect social accounts.

Products used:
A variety of things.

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Thumbnail of user laurels77
1 review
2 helpful votes
May 11th, 2021

I love Influenster! I've heard from friends who signed up and did surveys, filled out the voxbox forms and never received a product. I have no idea why that is and can only speak from my experience. I signed up one day bored and recently gotten into makeup. I left a bunch of reviews on makeup products I recently bought and within a few weeks got asked to fill out a survey for my first voxbox. Please note I had no followers or much engagement being on there and the social media linked is just average, I don't have a huge following. I got a full size Anastasia Beverly Hills foundation (which I already owned but love so had a backup). The checklist for reviewing products is easy, leave a review on the app and places like Sephora which I do anyway. After that I'd get a box of products every 2-3 months. Products have varied. I've gotten drugstore makeup/hair products, skincare, ranch dressing, full size designer perfume and most recently a $60 ABH face pallette that just launched. I love Influenster and I've been doing it for a couple years now. I definitely don't sit on there and review like I used to, honestly I don't leave reviews at all unless it's part of a product I received but I still get good items on a regular basis.

Thumbnail of user lisab3334
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 21st, 2021

Simple -easy - and very happy to cash out!
I decided on Amazon-because I shop there nonstop!
And I needed ink for my printer and dog food asap!

Thumbnail of user taylora120
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 4th, 2020

Influenster is amazing, it's NOT as hard as many people make it out to be. Patience and participation is key! You won't get high end products for free without putting in a little bit of work.(Completely understandable). In my opinion, it is a lot of fun to be an influenster. You get to try amazing products for free, read reviews, write reviews, and communicate with others. It's a great way to find out about new products and find out if they are for you or not. It gives you something to work towards and it really is a pleasant experience. Most people assume you have to have a high impact score or you won't get a box, that is absolutely incorrect. I am proof of that. I do NOT have a huge following at all and I just received a really awesome box and I'm waiting on the next one to arrive! My score is only 859(medium) and it has gone up since I received the box. I believe it was 780 when I was selected to receive the box. It's mostly demographics, completing snaps, writing reviews, and interacting with others on the app that matters. Of course, I'm sure a higher score helps, but it's not a requirement. You do need to complete a few easy tasks to earn a badge after you receive each box, but it's super simple. It is a lot of fun to be a part of influenster and it's very exciting to receive boxes and to learn about awesome products! Try it out for yourself and see! If you do it right, you'll really enjoy it.

Thumbnail of user nicop7
61 reviews
129 helpful votes
April 2nd, 2019

I haven't received any voxboxes, but I love being able to review almost anything and a lot of the other users on the site are very friendly.

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Thumbnail of user christinae24
1 review
2 helpful votes
April 3rd, 2018

I have dark age spots covering most of my face and i noticed that on the second day of using The Forever Flawless Limited Edition White Diamond Beauty Set it is beginning to get lighter and my face is smother. I am amazed at what this product can do. Would highly recommend this product.

Thumbnail of user mariec127
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
September 29th, 2017

Just be honest with your products it's very important that your views know how the products are if is makeup than you test out the products your self and give your honest opinion about the products because your views and your family and friends and clients are going to see what you are doing and they going to want to know how those products are if it's good quality or it's ok or not good meaning they look for your opinion so there well know if there going to buy the products or not but it the look up to you

Thumbnail of user bethg35
1 review
4 helpful votes
February 10th, 2017

Okay, personally I think its pretty ridiculous how many people complain about this app/website. They're very straight forward. Their ultimate goal is to exchange products in return for your honest opinion.

HOWEVER there is no guarantee you will get anything. Here's the thing, if they send out a product in exchange for a review. They want that review to actually be seen/heard to advertise the product. So a big factor of you receiving a voxbox is based on your impact. And they also want quality reviews. If you're posting short vague reviews it's likely that you won't get picked often.

If you put in the time and effort to build up your impact score and write quality reviews, the odds of you receiving a voxbox will increase! It may take a while but you are getting it 100% free.

I personally have earned some sweet products, that I love!

If you're willing to actually work at it, then it's worth it!

Thumbnail of user amym204
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 9th, 2017

I love Influenster, it was a slow start at the beginning earning badges and and finally getting my impact score to high but after a few months I was on the short lists for campaigns and have received one box so far. I think it's a great way to try new products when you are a good fit for the campaign and it's also a great way to become more engaged with your followers, become a true influencer and share your honest opinion on products.
I've seen lots of people complain that they have to do too much for the products... You are receiving free product(s) to reveiw if you are selected for the campaign, if you want a guarantee of products constantly, pay for them through a subscription service such as Ipsy.

Thumbnail of user oliviar13
13 reviews
45 helpful votes
November 12th, 2015

I see so many reviews here, and elsewhere, about how this site doesn't give them enough samples, or doesn't give them to them often enough. Jeez people, they're FREE samples, be grateful you get any and don't sound spoiled! I've been with this site for about 2 years and have received 3 sample boxes. They had a fun mix of products, and typically are geared toward me based on survey answers (one was a school related one, and I am a college junior, so that was fun!). Just check regularly for any new Virtual VoxBox (no physical sample, but often coupons and fun activities), and keep up with the survey questions. Be patient, and you'll get one eventually, and when you do I guarantee it'll be great! Usually 5-8 products, some VERY expensive normally like a Covergirl foundation I once received, and a good amount of time to sample and review before the event expires.

Thumbnail of user danielleb42
14 reviews
69 helpful votes
March 21st, 2016

I've been a member of this site since 2012 and have received 7 free "voxboxes" from them, filled with full-sized products to sample. I'm not a youtuber or a vlogger, nor am I anyone popular on the internet, nor do I have thousands of followers, and yet I've still received things from them. They give out free samples of everything from makeup to food to pet products, but you have to be patient if you want things.

I review things on the site every now and then and always give my honest opinion whether I like it or not; bad reviews do not affect you getting free samples. I don't see many people on the site lying about things, and have seen many reviews on many products from where people didn't like them. So I don't think people are overrating products just because they got free samples or anything like that.

Tip for consumers:
To up your chances of getting free samples, watch the new youtube videos they post and participate in the giveaways!

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Thumbnail of user jessicas98
1 review
2 helpful votes
August 14th, 2015

I really love influenster. I can agree with another poster who has mentioned the site is more for product "pushing", however i am always honest in my reviews. I have had badges that have asked me to post a picture of a product on instagram with certain hashtags and what not. I have done so, but with expressing my true opinion for that product. I have received quite a variety of items such as YSL makeup, food products, panty liners, Sally Hansen products, Eco Tools, Rimmel make up and more. It's easy on my downtime to answer a few questions and do a couple tasks. I have added all my social media to the site and my impact score is "high". I'm not sure if that truly affects voxbox selections or what, but so far I'm loving the site.

Thumbnail of user cherylb35
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
September 26th, 2015

Their new site and app are awesome! It used to be difficult to update and add reviews but now it's a snap-plus you can try just about anything free to review.

Thumbnail of user amyj23
Mrs J.
8 reviews
19 helpful votes
August 10th, 2015

So far i have received 2 influenster vox boxes to try i have reviewed one but i have not reviewd the second box yet...but i can definetly say that influenster is amazing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQsne2By10Y

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