One Direction - Limited Edition Nail Polish, Mascara, & Lip Gloss Set's

Greetings! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break, to those of you celebrating. Christmas is just around the corner, so what better time than to talk about these wonderful gift sets from One Direction!

For those of you who don't know, One Direction is a popular boy band. While I don't personally listen to their music I have reviewed some of their makeup in the past, and thought overall it wasn't bad. So, when I was given the opportunity to test out 3 of the new set's coming out, I was super excited! There are 3 different limited edition sets: The Nail Varnish, the Electroglam Mascara, and the Liqulights Glow Gloss!

Rock Me Nail Varnish

"ROCK ME NAIL KIT, featuring NEON UV-REACTIVE Nail Varnish and UV-REACTIVE GLITTER nail toppings that add even more sizzle to your mani, for nails that light up day and night. 
Sprinkle the glitter over wet polish for a subtle accent, or go for the glitz and dip your entire wet mani in mega-watt sparkle!" 

I like that this is not your usual nail polish. Not only does it come with glitter for each one, but it's UV-Reactive making you sure to stand out! Each of these nail polishes you will see in the pictures below, I applied twice. I also alternated the glitter (every other finger), however you can create it which ever way your heart desires!

Retail Value: $16.50 (Dillard's)

Nail polish is in the color "Moments" on the left and to the right the glitter is in the color "Not Afraid."

This was my favorite polish out the bunch, I prefer doing two coats of polish with each of these, but it didn't look horrible with just one. I wouldn't call the polish top of the line, but it wasn't a bad formula either. It took about 3 days, before I had any chipping or peeling, and I tend to use my hands a lot. I did use a base coat, however I did not use a top coat. I imagine with a top coat, you can get it to last longer. 

The finished look, with every other finger having glitter (two coats.)

Nail polish is in the color "Happily" on the left and to the right the glitter is in the color "Kicks."

Out of the three, I thought this color was the prettiest, but was one of the harder one's to build. I am guessing this because it is lighter than the other's. I love the two shade's of blue together, kind of gives me a "Frozen" vibe. I bet it would look really cool under a UV light.

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Nail polish is in the color "Diana" on the left and to the right the glitter is in the color "Star."

I thought this one was the most unique out of the three. The polish has Christmas tinsel like pieces in the polish, and then putting the light pink/silver glitter on top, makes it pop that much more. 

Electroglam Mascara

"Give your look a jolt of electric colour, with this limited-edition trio of ultra-bold coloured mascaras for hair and lashes, in three heavily pigmented, buildable colours." 

FOR LASHES- Make a subtle statement by adding a pop of colour to the tips of your lashes, or add coats to your entire lashes for a shockingly chic look. The more the better!

AS A HAIR MASCARA- Apply to small sections of hair and swipe through for instant ELECTRIC highlights.

I think it's so neat that this is not only a mascara, but you can color your hair with it as well. It's funny, because I have been reusing mascara wands for years to highlight my hair. Finally, someone comes out with a multi-tool for lashes and hair! 

Retail Value: $16.50 (Dillard's) 

"Why Don't We Go There?" - Shock of Blue

Really enjoyed this color, and had hardly any clumping which was a plus. Show's up really great on my lashes, and was the most prominent out of the three.

"Story of My Life!" - Amped Canary Yellow

I don't know if this something I could do or wear all of the time, but I did like how it brought out this natural yellow color in the center of my eyes. I thought it looked pretty cool. 

"Does He Know?" - Pinkest Hot Pink

I apologize for the horrible application, after applying several different eye products and taking them on and off, I began to have a bunch of clumping. However, I don't think it had to do anything with the formula, just the fact that my eye makeup remover hadn't fully dried. 

Here is what the pink looked like in my hair! Very easy to apply, but make sure you let it dry or else it will end up everywhere, like it did for me. I end up blowing my hair dryer on it for about a minute to two minutes and that seemed to help a lot. 

Liquilights Glow Gloss

"Liquilights Glow Gloss sparkles brilliantly during the day and illuminates under UV black light after dark. Enriched with natural oils and vitamin E to keep your lips soft and hydrated all day and all night.

 
Gloss can be worn alone for a pop of sparkle and color, or paired with One Direction crème lipstick for a bolder look."

I like that you can see these under a UV black light, not only that but they change colors under a UV black light as well! Out of all of the sets, this one was one of my favorites because it had the best formula. It was a very creamy, non-sticky, well-made formula. 

Retail Value: $16.50 (Dillard's) 

Kiss You- Orange glitter rush lip gloss that glows to neon yellow under UV light 

Here is a swatch of the lipgloss, it was the lightest of the three and somewhat sheer. It also was very glittery!

Taken - Powerhouse glitter pink lip gloss that glows to neon orange under UV light

I love this color, and I have the perfect pink lipstick to pair it with as well. It looks great together or alone, bringing out the best with any skin tone

Through the Dark- Electric glitter poppy lip gloss that glows to neon red-orange under UV light 

Just... WOW! This color is bright, sparkly, and will definitely is a head turner. I could only imagine how it would look under a UV light. 

I think this would make a wonderful gift for a teenage girl or just someone in general who likes makeup like myself. You don't necessarily have to be a One Direction fan to enjoy these makeup kit's, but it certainly doesn't hurt!

If you would like to get more info about this kit and keep up with the makeup line, they have a facebook page you can go to located here: 

https://www.facebook.com/MakeupbyOneDirection

You can get this kit at Macy's, Stage Stores, Dillards, Beauty Brands, and Lord & Taylor. You may be able to find it else where but please make sure you buy it from a trusted retailer!

Overall Product Score: 4.0*

Let me know below what your thoughts are about the new One Direction Makeup Kits! I want to know, which one is YOUR favorite!? I would love to hear your feedback rather it be a question or comment. Thanks so much for reading, and be on the lookout for more great reviews!

XOXO.

*overall rating is based on a 5 point scale based off of product, pricing, texture, application, and longevity.

InstaNatural - Dead Sea Mud Mask & Moroccan Rose Water Toner

Hello Everyone! Today, I want to talk to you about a company I recently had the pleasure of working with for the 4th time (I enjoy the products that much!), last time I reviewed their Argan Oil Hair Mask and it worked so well. This time I am even more excited, because I will be reviewing their Dead Sea Mud Mask & Moroccan Rose Water Toner! I have been wanting to try the Toner since I started working with the company, and who doesn't love a good face mask?

Who Is InstaNatural?

About InstaNatural

"InstaNatural was started as a small local business in Florida and after positive feedback from all their customers, they decided to step into online distribution. They launched their first product in 2013 and since then they have never looked back.

At present, InstaNatural is a leading online distributer of six nature inspired beauty and cosmetics products. InstaNatural is constantly in search of wonderful natural ingredients from the whole world to bring to its customers beauty products bursting with efficiency to enhance the natural beauty that is often lost due to various external and internal factors."

Vision and Philosophy

“InstaNatural is committed towards bringing its great beauty products. We at InstaNatural value the safety of our customers therefore we reveal every single ingredient included in our products on the label. We wake up each day with a vision to provide maximum satisfaction to our customers with our constant efforts.”

I love how on their site you can really feel through their story who they are and what they are all about.  I also can appreciate a hard working company from the south, since I live in South Carolina. My other favorite thing about them is that they list all the ingredients they use on their labels. If you wish to learn more about InstaNatural you go to their site which is located here. 

They also have a facebook page where you keep up with their updates, as well as contests located here.

The Products/My Thoughts

From their site...

Dead Sea Mud Mask is an all-natural detoxifier and purifier that comes from the renowned and sacred Dead Sea. More than a million visitors each year flock to this extraordinary body of water in the Mediterranean, which contains many minerals beneficial to the skin, such as magnesium, sodium, bromine, potassium and calcium.

Once applied, this mud mask treatment starts working to absorb excess oil, dirt and toxins from the skin. It is great to expunge acne, pimples and blackheads. It also helps to restore an even skin tone for a smoother complexion. When used as a body treatment, the mud mask can soothe and relieve muscles aches and pains.

Whether used on the face or the body, our Dead Sea Mud Mask is a superb in-home spa treatment that will reveal more vibrant, refined, healthier skin. 

Natural Remedy for:

- Acne & blemishes 
- Enlarged pores 
- Wrinkles & fine lines 
- Body aches 
- Irritated or Dry Skin

Here is what the mask looks like inside the container. You get a lot of the product! I'm not sure how many one container makes, but I imagine you could use this once a week for maybe half the year? 

The first thing I noticed about this product, is it doesn't have any kind of weird smell like some mud masks I have used in the past. In fact to me, it doesn't have a smell at all. I then proceeded to apply it to my face. It has a really creamy texture while your putting it on, then once it starts to harden on your face, you can really feel it going to work. You know it is ready to take off once it turn's to a light brown faded color. Once I took it off my face felt tingly all over in a good way, like when you wash your face and you can feel your pores tingling. I also noticed before I did it I had a lot of flaky skin, which it all removed. I definitely can see how this product would be good for fine lines and wrinkles, because it does a great job of tightening your skin as well. I would recommend this product if your looking for a well made mud mask or having problems with dry skin.

If you wish to purchase this product or find out more about it you can go here: http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Sea-Mud-Facial-Mask/dp/B00OPCHAB6#customerReviews to do so. It is currently $25.95 to purchase, which I think is reasonable based on how well it's made and the amount of product you get.

 Overall Product Score: 4.5*

From their site...

The wonder of nature with unlimited goodness for all skin types!

• Rose water has natural calming and soothing properties/ 

• Maintains the pH level of skin to make it soft and supple and add a glow 

• Excellent cleanser, toner, & moisturizer. 

• Helpful for sunburn and roughness 

Achieve much more than just skin care!

• Get soft and shiny hair by adding Instanatural rose water to shampoo. 

• Improve the quality and strength of hair with a rose water massage on hair and scalp. 

• Experience a relaxing bath by mixing a few drops to the bathing water. 

• Aromatherapy - The aroma of rose water can help relax the mind. 

There are so many different uses for this product, which is one of the things that I like about this product. I also love the smell of it, rose is one of my favorite scent's and this is dead on with how rose's smell. You can use this on your hair, your face, and body. I love using it on my face, it gives me nice clean feeling and in my opinion is one of the better toner's I have used (and I have used a lot!). I also like using it to put a little bit in my bath water, it not only smells great but it make's my skin super soft! Another great thing to do with this product is using it on your hair. You can put it on your hair 15-20 minutes before you wash it, leaving it super shiny, healthy, and soft! This is one of my new favorite toner's, and when I run out I plan on getting more. For me it work's that great, and out of all of the products I have tried from InstaNatural (I have tried them all!) it is one of my top picks.

If you wish to purchase this product, they currently have it on Amazon at an amazing price in my opinion, for $12.97 located here: http://www.amazon.com/Moroccan-Rose-Water-Facial-Toner/dp/B00IMHN0B4/ie=UTF8?m=A5C9JSAUMUB5Z&keywords=rose+water+face+toner

 Overall Product Score: 4.8*

I would love to know, What do you think of InstaNatural and their products? Have you ever tried a Mud Mask before or Rose Water Toner? I love hearing your comments as well as your questions, so feel free to leave them below! :)

P.S. HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!

*overall rating is based on a 5 point scale based off of product, pricing, texture, application, and longevity.

Vinyl Disorder - Always Kiss Me Goodnight Room Decal

***Greetings everyone! So, as you may have noticed this is not your typical beauty review. I have decided to expand my horizons as well as the direction of the blog. Now, I am not saying I have completely done away with makeup or skincare products. They will always be my number 1 passion. However, I find beauty in everything and don't feel as if I need to limit myself to one set of reviews. So, from time to time you may find me writing about other things I am passionate about, or feel like I want to share with you. I also am hoping to have my own domain name within the next 6 months. I am still working out the name, but will make sure there is a redirect page, and I will give an advance notice. Feel free to comment below or contact me if you have any question's or comment's on the matter.***

That being said, today I want to talk to you about a wonderful company I recently had a chance to work with called Vinyl Disorder. Not only do they make everything from wall graphics to custom car decals, but they are the #1 Custom Vinyl Decal provider on the web. I have been looking to spruce up my room for awhile now, but didn't want to paint my room because my husband and I could never agree on a color. I figured this would be the perfect opportunity, and exactly what we needed.

Who is Vinyl Disorder?

I really like the fact that they make the decal right before they ship it. This way you know you are getting the best quality possible, before it arrives. I also think it's really cool that they don't cater to just one type of sticker, that they can basically make any type of sticker you can think of, rather it be for a wall or a boat. 

If you wish to look at or buy their products you can go to their official site located here:  http://www.vinyldisorder.com/

The Process/My Thoughts

As you can see above, this is the container I received the decal in. I really like how they ship their products. The decal was in a really hard unbendable cardboard tube. At first, I was worried about how it would arrive, but it arrived perfectly.

Inside the container, I received the decal of course, a piece of paper with vinyl application tips along with other information, and a hard card to help apply the decal with. Even though I have never applied one myself, I know how it's generally done. I was expecting to have to use a credit card on it, so I thought the provided hard card was a nice touch. The application tips were very helpful, and if you have any trouble they not only give you video's you can watch, but a phone number to a helpline you can call.

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Here is what the decal looked like, before I applied it to my bedroom wall. The paper was nice and thick, and looked well made.

I would recommend having someone help you with putting it on the wall if you order a large decal for your wall such as this one, which is 36". I found having someone to help me, made the process much faster. This was also, my first time applying one of these to my wall. I was really nervous about how it would turn out. However, I didn't have any problems applying it and thought it turned out quite well. 

Here is the finished product....

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I hope to one day be able to add some flowers around it as well. I find all of their prices for their decals totally reasonable as well as professional looking. For this decal you see above (which is huge by the way!) is $25.00. They have this same decal from 15" which runs $10.00 all the way up 72" which is $59, just to give you a general idea. If you wish to purchase the same decal you can go here (http://www.vinyldisorder.com/a006alwaysvii7.html#.VHKYdIvF_vE) to do so.

What do you think about Vinyl Disorder? Have you ever used wall or car decals before? If so what has been your experience with them? I love hearing your questions, comments, and just overall feedback! Feel free to leave it all below.

Stay Beautiful! 

XOXO,

Amy

Tru Moroccan Shampoo & Conditioner

Greetings! Today, I want to talk with you about a recent Shampoo and Conditioner I have had the chance to try. It's brand new to the market, and it's not only wonderful for your hair but wonderful for your skin in general. 

The product's I am referring to are the Tru Moroccan Shampoo & Conditioner! 

What I love about their products right off the start...

I love how each of their product's are clearly labeled, each of their products are:

- Sulfate Free

- Paraben Free

- NO Animal Testing

- Vegan

- Made with CERTIFIED Moroccan Argan Oil

- Made In The USA (another wonderful reason to support them!)

Tru Moroccan Shampoo

From their site...

Tru Moroccan shampoo is an all natural, organic Argan oil shampoo formulated to repair dry, frizzy, and damaged hair. Our products combine the latest technology with the most natural, purest ingredients. 

Tru Moroccan Repair Shampoo contains reparative ingredients that will naturally moisturize the hair leaving it soft and supple. This is perfect for people who have dry, flaky, or itching scalp, and dandruff as well as damaged, weak hair. The main objective of this product is to hydrate, repair and restore shine.

Ingredients
100% Organic Argan Oil, Organic Herbal Infusion, Organic Aloe Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Wheat Germ Oil, Vitamin B5, Organic Asparagus, Organic Cilantro, Organic Geranium, Apricot Kernel Oil, Organic Rosemary, Jojoba, Olive Oil, Rose Hip Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

If you wish to purchase this product it is currently $18.95 and Amazon Prime Shipping Eligible. You can buy the product by going here: BUY Tru Moroccan Shampoo

My Thoughts

The first thing I noticed when I was opening the shampoo was the nice seal that was on it. May not be a big deal to some, but for me that was a big plus. The OCD girl in me appreciates knowing that they care enough to make sure each product was sealed after they produced it, so that I know the product hadn't been tampered with.

The next thing I noticed was the amazing Moroccan Argan Oil smell, it has a very unique smell unlike any other but I rather enjoyed it. 

Then I proceeded to wash my hair with it, which I actually used and rinsed twice just to make sure I was getting the full effect from it. However, I am sure one time is enough. After, I was amazed at how soft my hair was, and how clean it felt. This was before I even used the conditioner! I thought this was a huge plus in itself as well, because I usually have such dry and sometimes flaky hair. It also added a lot of moisture to my hair, which is something I don't always get with my regular brand.  

Another thing I often do is flat-iron my hair (since I have such wavy hair) and just this once decided not to put a whole bunch of protecting products in it, and noticed it did just as well as when I do put products in it. I love knowing that if I am out of a product, I can be comfortable with straightening my hair and not have to run out that minute to get something. 

I didn't really have any negatives with the Shampoo. I guess if I had anything to pick at it would be the price is a little on the high end. For the amount of product and the quality of the product, I believe it is well justified though. I would definitely recommend this product.

Overall Product Score: 4.6*

Tru Moroccan Conditioner

From their site...

Tru Moroccan Conditioner is an all natural, organic Argan oil conditioner formulated to repair dry, frizzy, and damaged hair. Our products combine the latest technology with the most natural, purest ingredients. 

Tru Moroccan Conditioner contains reparative ingredients that will naturally moisturize the hair leaving it soft and supple. This is perfect for people who have dry, flaky, or itching scalp, and dandruff as well as damaged, weak hair. The main objective of this product is to hydrate, repair and restore shine. Amount of usage will depend on volume and length of hair. This product is most effective when left on hair for a couple of minutes to penetrate the hair strands before rinsing. This product can be used daily.

Ingredients
100 % Organic Argan Oil, Organic Herbal Infusion, Organic Aloe, Jojoba Seed Oil, Organic Sesame Seed Oil, Organic Avocado Oil, Organic Olive Fruit Oil, Organic Evening Primrose Oil, Organic Linseed Seed Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Starflower Seed Oil, Pro-Vitamin B5, Kosher Vegetable Glycerin (Plant Derived), Palm Oil, Oatmeal, Citric Acid (Naturally Derived).

If you wish to purchase this product it is currently $18.95 and Amazon Prime Shipping Eligible. You can buy the product by going here: BUY Tru Moroccan Conditioner

My Thoughts

The first thing I noticed when I was opening the conditioner was the nice seal that was on it just like with the shampoo. May not be a big deal to some, but for me that was a huge plus.

The next thing I noticed was the amazing Moroccan Argan Oil smell, it has a very unique just like in the shampoo yet a little bit creamier in the conditioner.

I proceeded to put it on my hair and left it on for about a minute or two, just so my hair could fully take in all it's nutrients. I love that this Conditioner has Oatmeal in it as well as Shea Butter, you can really tell. It made my hair so soft, but not greasy as a quality conditioner should. 

The only thing I didn't like about the conditioner is the fact that it was so thick. I mean it didn't bother me that it was thick, but the packaging it was in made it a little difficult for it to get out of the bottle because of it. Other than that though, I thought it worked really well. I would recommend this product as well, and think it is a great product to pair with the Tru Moroccan Shampoo.

Overall Product Score: 4.4*

What do you think about the Tru Moroccan Shampoo & Conditioner? Have you ever tried any shampoo or conditioner made from Moroccan Argan Oil, if so what was your experience with it? I love hearing your questions, comments, and just overall feedback. Feel free to leave it below!

Until next time, 

XOXO,

Amy

*overall rating is based on a 5 point scale based off of product, pricing, texture, application, and longevity.