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ESCROW AGREEMENT

         This escrow agreement ("Agreement") is executed as of December 13,
2001, by and among Taylor & Associates, as escrow agent ("Escrow Agent"),
Faraday Financial, Inc. ("Faraday"), Sherwood Capital, Inc. ("Sherwood") and
Patricia McPeak ("McPeak").

                                 R E C I T A L S

         A. Faraday and NutraStar Incorporated ("NutraStar") are parties to a
settlement and release agreement dated as of December 13, 2001 (the "Settlement
Agreement"), a copy of which has been provided to the Escrow Agent.

         B. Faraday and McPeak are parties to a certain Personal Guaranty dated
as of December 13, 2001 (the "Personal Guaranty"), a copy of which has been
provided to the Escrow Agent.

         C. In order to induce Faraday to enter into the Settlement Agreement,
McPeak and Sherwood are delivering to the Escrow Agent pursuant to this
Agreement a stock certificate representing 735,730 shares of Common Stock of
Alliance Consumer International, Inc., a California corporation ("Alliance") in
the name of McPeak that bears a standard Rule 144 restrictive legend (the
"Restricted Stock"), an executed blank stock assignment separated from
certificate in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A for the Restricted Stock
(the "McPeak Stock Assignment"), a stock certificate representing 100,000 shares
of Common Stock in the name of Sherwood that is free trading stock and does not
bear any restrictive legend (the "Free Trading Stock"), and an executed blank
stock assignment separated from certificate in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit B for the Free Trading Stock (the "Sherwood Stock Assignment"). The
Restricted Stock and Free Trading Stock (collectively, the "Securities") are to
be held in escrow and distributed under the terms of this Agreement. This
Agreement is executed in furtherance of the Settlement Agreement and the
Personal Guaranty.

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, and for
other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which hereby are
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

         1. Appointment of Escrow Agent. Faraday, Sherwood and McPeak each
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irrevocably appoint Escrow Agent as the escrow agent under this Agreement, and
Escrow Agent hereby accepts such appointment.

         2. Delivery of the Securities. Concurrent with the execution of this
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Agreement, McPeak and Sherwood shall have delivered to Escrow Agent the
Securities. Escrow Agent hereby acknowledges receipt of same and agrees to hold
the Securities in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

            a. Representations, Warranties and Covenants of McPeak. McPeak
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represents and warrants to Faraday that McPeak owns the Restricted Stock free
and clear of any liens or encumbrances and covenants to not encumber the
Restricted Stock in any way during the term of this Agreement.

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            b. Representations, Warranties and Covenants of Sherwood. Sherwood
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represents and warrants to Faraday that Sherwood owns the Free Trading Stock
free and clear of any liens or encumbrances and covenants to not encumber the
Free Trading Stock in any way during the term of this Agreement. The execution,
delivery and performance by Sherwood of this Agreement are within Sherwood's
powers and do not violate any contractual restriction contained in any agreement
which binds or affects or purports to bind or affect Sherwood. This Agreement,
when executed and delivered by Sherwood, will constitute the legal, valid and
binding obligations of Sherwood enforceable against Sherwood in accordance with
its terms, except as may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting
enforcement of creditors' rights generally.

         3. Distribution of the Securities. Escrow Agent shall hold and
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distribute the Securities in accordance with the following instructions:

            a. Escrow Agent shall hold the Restricted Stock until it receives
written notice from Faraday (the "Default Notice") stating that (i) Alliance (as
defined in the Personal Guaranty) failed to cause a Registration Statement (as
defined in the Personal Guaranty) to become effective by the Deadline Date (as
defined in the Personal Guaranty) and (ii) there is an outstanding Guaranteed
Amount (as defined in the Personal Guaranty) as of the date of the Default
Notice. Upon receipt by Escrow Agent of the Default Notice, Escrow Agent shall
distribute the Restricted Stock and the McPeak Stock Assignment to Faraday.
Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, McPeak shall execute and
deliver to Escrow Agent the McPeak Stock Assignment executed in blank to
facilitate the transfer of the Restricted Stock, if necessary, pursuant to this
paragraph. Provided that Faraday has not delivered the Default Notice to Escrow
Agent, Escrow Agent shall distribute the Restricted Stock and McPeak Stock
Assignment to McPeak upon the earlier of the following to occur: (x) July 31,
2002 and (y) the receipt of written notice from McPeak that Alliance caused a
Registration Statement to become effective with adequate proof of same provided
to the Escrow Agent, provided that McPeak shall have delivered written notice to
Faraday that a Registration Statement had become effective.

            b. Escrow Agent shall hold the Free Trading Stock until it receives
written notice from Faraday (the "Deadline Notice") stating that Alliance failed
to cause a Registration Statement to become effective by the Deadline Date. Upon
receipt by Escrow Agent of the Deadline Notice, Escrow Agent shall distribute
the Free Trading Stock and the Sherwood Stock Assignment to Faraday. Concurrent
with the execution of this Agreement, Sherwood shall execute and deliver to
Escrow Agent the Sherwood Stock Assignment executed in blank to facilitate the
transfer of the Restricted Stock, if necessary, pursuant to this paragraph.
Provided that Faraday has not delivered the Deadline Notice to Escrow Agent,
Escrow Agent shall distribute the Free Trading Stock and Sherwood Stock
Assignment to Sherwood upon the earlier of the following to occur: (x) July 31,
2002 and (y) the receipt of written notice from Sherwood that Alliance caused a
Registration Statement to become effective with adequate proof of same provided
to the Escrow Agent, provided that Sherwood shall have delivered written notice
to Faraday that a Registration Statement had become effective.

            c. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall limit the damages,
claims or remedies of Faraday and recovery of same from McPeak under the
Personal Guaranty.

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            d. Pending distribution of the Restricted Securities, all dividends,
income and other proceeds resulting from ownership of the Securities shall
remain in escrow and, upon distribution of the Securities, shall be distributed
to the persons or entities then entitled to the Securities in the proportions to
which they are entitled to same.

         4. Indemnification.
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            a. Faraday, Sherwood and McPeak shall hold Escrow Agent harmless and
shall indemnify Escrow Agent against any loss, liability, expense (including
reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses), claim or demand arising out of or in
connection with the performance of its obligations in accordance with the terms
of this Agreement, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct of Escrow
Agent. The foregoing indemnities in this paragraph shall survive the resignation
of Escrow Agent or the termination of this Agreement.

            b. Escrow Agent's duties are only such as are specifically provided
herein, and Escrow Agent shall incur no liability whatsoever to Faraday,
Sherwood or McPeak, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct. Escrow
Agent shall have no responsibility hereunder other than to follow faithfully the
instructions herein contained. Escrow Agent may consult with counsel and shall
be fully protected in any action taken in good faith in accordance with such
advice. Escrow Agent shall be fully protected in acting in accordance with any
written instructions given to it hereunder and believed by it to have been
executed by the proper parties.

         5. Disputes. Faraday, Sherwood and McPeak understand and agree that
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should any dispute arise with respect to the payment and/or ownership or right
of possession of the Securities, Escrow Agent is authorized and directed to
retain in its possession, without liability to anyone, all or any part of the
Securities until such dispute shall have been settled either by mutual agreement
by the parties concerned or by the final order, decree or judgment of a court or
other tribunal of competent jurisdiction in the United States of America and
time for appeal has expired and no appeal has been perfected, but Escrow Agent
shall be under no duty whatsoever to institute or defend any such proceedings.

         6. Fees of Escrow Agent. Faraday McPeak each shall be responsible for
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one-half (1/2) of Escrow Agent's fees and expenses. The fees shall be $1,000
upon execution of this Agreement (the "Initial Fees") and $1,000 upon the
distribution of the Securities in Section 3 hereof (the "Closing Fees"). Such
fees shall be payable as compensation for the ordinary administrative services
to be rendered by Escrow Agent hereunder. McPeak shall pay the Initial Fees and
Faraday shall pay the Closing Fees. Any expense reimbursement submitted by
Escrow Agent shall be paid equally between McPeak and Faraday upon receipt of
Escrow Agent's invoice.

         7. Notice. Whenever the service or the giving of any document or
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consent by or on behalf of any party hereto upon any other party is herein
provided for, or becomes necessary or convenient under the provisions of this
Agreement or any document related hereto, a valid and efficient service of such
document shall be effected by delivering the same in writing to such party in
person, by Federal Express or other reputable courier, by facsimile, or by
sending the same by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, and
shall be deemed received upon personal delivery if delivered personally, by
Federal Express or other reputable courier or by facsimile, or four (4) business
days after deposit in the mail in the United States, postage prepaid, addressed
to the person to receive such notice or communication at the following address:

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         Escrow Agent:           Taylor & Associates
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                                 Salt Lake City, Utah
                                 Attention:
                                 Telephone:  (801) 463-6080
                                 Facsimile:  (801) 463-6085

                                 Faraday:    66 Exchange Place Salt Lake City,
                                             Utah  84111
                                 Telephone:  (801) 961-7333
                                 Facsimile:  (801) 961-7356

         McPeak:                 Patricia McPeak
                                 1261 Hawk's Flight Court
                                 El Dorado Hills, CA  95762
                                 Telephone:  (916) 933-7000
                                 Facsimile:  (916) 933-7001

Notice of change of address shall be given by written notice in the manner
detailed in this paragraph 7.

         8. Law Governing. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with,
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and shall be governed by, the laws of the State of Utah.

         9. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and
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enforceable by, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their
respective successors and assigns.

         10. Attorneys' Fees. In the event of the bringing of any action by any
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party hereto against any other party arising out of this Agreement, the party
who is determined to be the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from
the other party all costs and expenses of suit, including reasonable attorneys'
fees.

         11. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each
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of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall
constitute one and the same instrument.

         12. Severability. In the event any portion of this Agreement shall be
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declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, such portion shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, and the
remaining parts hereof shall remain in full force and effect, as fully as though
such invalid, illegal or unenforceable portion had never been a part of this
Agreement.

         13. Further Assurance. Each party agrees that upon the request of the
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other it will, from time to time, execute and deliver to such other party all
such instruments and documents of further assurance or otherwise, and will do
any and all such acts and things, as reasonably may be required to carry out the
obligations of such party hereunder and consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby.

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         14. Headings. The headings of this Agreement are included for purposes
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of reference and convenience only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the
construction or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

         15. Entire Agreement; Modification. Except as contemplated and
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referenced in this Agreement with respect to the Personal Guaranty and the
Settlement Agreement. This Agreement, including all exhibits, constitutes the
entire agreement between the parties hereto pertaining to the subject matter
hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and
understandings of the parties in connection herewith. No supplement,
modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be effective unless executed
in writing by all of the parties hereto.

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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement as of the
date first above written.

                                  Taylor & Associates
                                  ("Escrow Agent")

                                  By:
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                                           Its:
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                                  Patricia McPeak, an individual

                                  Faraday Financial, Inc.

                                  By:
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                                        Frank Gillen, President

                                  Sherwood Capital, Inc.

                                  By:
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                                        Kenneth W. Miller, President

                                       6STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

         THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between Patricia McPeak (the
"Shareholder") and Joseph D. Kowal (the "Optionee"), as of December 13, 2001.

         In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,
the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Grant of Option. The Shareholder hereby grants to the Optionee, in the manner
and subject to the conditions hereinafter provided, the right, privilege and
option to purchase (the "Option") an aggregate of One Hundred Thousand (100,000)
shares (the "Stock") of the common stock (the "Common Stock") of NutraStar
Incorporated, a California corporation (formerly known as Alliance Consumer
International, Inc.) ("NutraStar"), no par value that is owned by the
Shareholder. This Option is specifically conditioned on compliance with the
terms and conditions set forth herein.

2. Term of Option. Subject to the terms, conditions, and restrictions set forth
herein, the term of this Option shall be one (1) year from the date of grant
(the "Expiration Date"). Any portion of this Option not exercised prior to the
Expiration Date shall thereupon become null and void.

3. Exercise of Option.

         3.1. Vesting of Option. All or any portion of the Stock underlying this
Option may be purchased during the term of this Option, but not less than 100
shares of Stock (unless the remaining shares of this Option, are less than 100
shares of Stock) at any time.

         3.2. Manner of Exercise. Any portion of this Option may be exercised
from time to time, in whole or in part, by presentation of a Request to Exercise
Form, substantially in the form attached hereto, to the Shareholder, which Form
must be duly executed by the Optionee and accompanied by the form of payment
indicated on the Form, subject to any legal restrictions, in the aggregate
amount of the Exercise Price (as defined below), multiplied by the number of
shares of Stock the Optionee is purchasing at such time. The form of payment may
include cash or check payable to the Shareholder or in the form of a Cashless
Exercise (as set forth in Section 3.4 hereof)

         Upon receipt and acceptance by the Shareholder of such Form accompanied
by the payment specified, the Optionee shall be deemed to be the record owner of
the Stock purchased, notwithstanding that the stock transfer books of NutraStar
may then be closed or that certificates representing the Stock purchased under
this Option may not then be actually delivered to the Optionee. Upon such
receipt and acceptance, the Shareholder shall immediately execute a stock
transfer assignment in favor of the Optionee with respect to one of the
Shareholder's stock certificates of the common stock of NutraStar and deliver
such stock transfer assignment to the stock transfer agent of NutraStar.

         3.3. Exercise Price. The exercise price (the "Exercise Price") payable
upon exercise of this Option shall be $1.00 per share of Stock.

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         3.4 Cashless Exercise. The Optionee may elect to exercise any portion
of this Option by the cancellation of a portion of the remaining shares of this
Option and the Shareholder shall cause the issuance to the Optionee the net
number of shares of Stock determined by application of the following formula:

X=Y(A-B)
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    A
                  Where:     X= the number of shares of Stock to be issued;
                             Y= the number of shares of Stock as to which this
                                Option must be exercised to acquire the Stock;
                             A= the Fair Market Value (as defined below) of one
                                (1) share of the Stock; and
                             B= the Purchase Price

         For purposes of this Section 3.4, the Fair Market Value of a share of
Stock shall mean the average closing price of the Common Stock quoted in the
over-the-counter Market Summary or the closing price quoted on the Nasdaq
National Market or any exchange on which the stock of NutraStar is listed,
whichever is applicable, as published in the Western Edition of The Wall Street
Journal for the thirty (30) trading days prior to the date of determination of
the Fair Market Value.

4. Compliance with Securities Laws. Upon exercising all or any portion of this
Option, the Optionee may be required to furnish representations or undertakings
deemed appropriate by the Shareholder or NutraStar to enable the offer and sale
of the shares of Stock or subsequent transfers of any interest in such shares to
comply with applicable securities laws. Evidence of ownership of shares of Stock
acquired upon exercise of Options shall bear any legend required by, or useful
for purposes of compliance with, applicable securities laws, this Option.

5. Reservation of Shares of Stock. The Shareholder represents and warrants that
it is the owner of more than 100,000 shares of the Common Stock, which shares
are free from all liens and encumbrances. The Shareholder agrees that prior to
the earlier of the expiration of this Option or the exercise and purchase of the
total number of shares of Stock represented by this Option, the Shareholder
shall retain ownership such number of the shares of the Common Stock as shall be
necessary to satisfy the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

6. No Rights as Shareholder. The Optionee shall have no rights as a shareholder
with respect to any shares of Stock covered by this Option. The Optionee shall
have no right to vote any shares of Stock, or to receive distributions of
dividends or any assets or proceeds from the sale of NutraStar assets upon
liquidation until such Optionee has effectively exercised this Option and fully
paid for such shares of Stock.

7. Arbitration. Any controversy, dispute, or claim arising out of or relating to
this Option which cannot be amicably settled shall be settled by arbitration.
Said arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Commercial
Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association at a location selected
by the arbitrator(s) within the County of Sacramento.

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         7.1 Initiation of Arbitration. After seven (7) days prior written
notice to the other, either party hereto may formally initiate arbitration under
this Agreement by filing a written request therefor, and paying the appropriate
filing fees, if any.

         7.2 Hearing and Determination Dates. The hearing before the arbitrator
shall occur within thirty (30) days from the date the matter is submitted to
arbitration. Further, a determination by the arbitrator shall be made within
forty-five (45) days from the date the matter is submitted to arbitration.
Thereafter, the arbitrator shall have fifteen (15) days to provide the parties
with his or her decision in writing. However, any failure to meet the deadlines
in this section will not affect the validity of any decision or award.

         7.3 Binding Nature of Decision. The decision of the arbitrator shall be
binding on the parties. Judgment thereon shall be entered in a court of
competent jurisdiction.

         7.4 Injunctive Actions. Nothing herein contained shall bar the right of
either party to seek to obtain injunctive relief or other provisional remedies
against threatened or actual conduct that will cause loss or damages under the
usual equity rules including the applicable rules for obtaining preliminary
injunctions and other provisional remedies.

         7.5 Costs. The cost of arbitration, including the fees of the
arbitrator, shall initially be borne equally by the parties; provided, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover such costs, in addition to
attorneys' fees and other costs, in accordance with Section 10 of this
Agreement.

8. Notices. All notices to be given by either party to the other shall be in
writing and may be transmitted by personal delivery, facsimile transmission,
overnight courier or mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid with return
receipt requested; provided, however, that notices of change of address or
facsimile number shall be effective only upon actual receipt by the other party.
Notices shall be delivered at the following addresses, unless changed as
provided for herein.

         To the Optionee:                   Joseph D. Kowal
                                            19800 MACARTHUR BLVD STE 880
                                            IRVINE, CA 92612

         To the Shareholder:                Evolution Mobile, LLC
                                            C/o NutraStar Incorporated
                                            1261 Hawk's Flight Court
                                            El Dorado Hills, California 95762

9. Applicable Law. This Option and the relationship of the parties in connection
with its subject matter shall be governed by, and construed under, the laws of
the State of California.

10. Attorneys Fees. In the event of any litigation, arbitration, or other
proceeding arising out of this Option, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
an award of costs, including an award of reasonable attorneys' fees. Any
judgment, order, or award entered in any such proceeding shall designate a
specific sum as such an award of attorney's fees and costs incurred. This
attorneys' fee provision is intended to be severable from the other provisions
of this Agreement, shall survive any judgment or order entered in any proceeding
and shall not be deemed merged into any such judgment or order, so that such

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further fees and costs as may be incurred in the enforcement of an award or
judgment or in defending it on appeal shall likewise be recoverable by further
order of a court or panel or in a separate action as may be appropriate.

11. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding
upon, the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, and successors.

12. Counterparts. This Option Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which when taken together shall constitute one and the
same instrument.

13. Tax Effect. The federal tax consequences of stock options are complex and
subject to change. Each person should consult with his or her tax advisor before
exercising any Option or disposing of any Shares acquired upon the exercise of
an Option.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Option Agreement has been executed as of the
dated first written above.

PATRICIA MCPEAK

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THE OPTIONEE:
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