Saturday, November 20, 2010

Frosted Tips w/ White Pearls NOTD & Tutorial

Want some pretty elegant nails for the winter season? Here's a quick and easy notd & tutorial! :) If you have some nail stickers laying around, you can always decorate accordingly to make your nails more fancy!

finished look (4th nail sticker is optional)


finished look (4th nail sticker is optional)

Step One: Base Coat
swatch of nailene's petal pusher with flash
take a clear coat or a light sheer pink color and apply all over nail as a base coat. I used nailene's french manicure in petal pusher. I love this because it gives a nice healthy sheen to my nails without looking like i applied anything :)


swatch of nailene's petal pusher without flash

Step two: Nail stickers (optional)



If you want, you can apply a nail sticker on one or all of your nails. This is completely up to you so be creative! I just applied one onto my fourth nail because i always like to differentiate my fourth finger to add some contrast :)

Step Three: White "Pearls"
taking a dotting tool, bobby pin (or an extra ds stylus in my case :p), dip it in some white nail polish and create a ring of "pearls" along the bottom 1/4 of your nail. You can vary this notd depending on how big your pearls are.. i kept mine smaller so it looks a bit more elegant :)

Step Four: Add some Glitter!
opps.. forgot to put the pearls on the fourth finger here haha
Taking a sheer glitter shade (i used sally hansen's silver slightblade (LOVE this)), apply it heavily to the tips of your nails working a bit of it slightly upwards over the pearls. You want to create kind of a gradient effect with the glitter focusing on the tips so it makes your nails look longer than they actually are.

and you're done!
four easy steps to create this pretty pearly look for winter :)




i hope you enjoyed this short tutorial! Ive been pretty busy with school lately which is why there is a HUGE lack of swatching and eotd on my blog :( sorrry! Im going to try to get some swatching done this weekend and i promise to get more eotd and tutorials for eye looks up soon!

Plus.. I just picked up the last urban decay naked palette from sephora yesterday so im SUPER psyched to test it out and create some natural/dramatic looks with it :) I know you guys have seen a billion swatches for the naked palette since it came out, but does anyone still want to see more swatches? haha let me know if you do and i'll gladly swatch it :) if not, i'll focus on creating looks and tutorials! Thanks and have a great weekend!!
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Physicians Formula Eye Makeup Remover Pads - An Organic Way to Take Off Makeup!

Are you always on the search for natural organic products? Do you love the heavenly scent of lavender? I think its time you tried Physicans Fomula Eye Makeup Remover Pads!


I bought this 3-pack recently at Costco for around $18 (I lost the receipt but its close to that price!).. which is pretty good considering they usually retail for $7 each :)

[btw.. I love how Costco always sells stuff for cheaper.. except you have to tradeoff with the fact that its always in bulk! >=( ]


anyways, some information on the product itself :)

From their website:
"Hypoallergenic. 100% Free of Harsh Chemicals. 100% Free of Synthetic Preservatives. 100% Free of Parabens. 100% Free of GMO's. 100% Free of Synthetic Colors. 100% Free of Synthetic Fragrances. 100% Cruelty Free. "



INGREDIENTS: WATER, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT WATER *, GLYCERIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT *, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT *, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER ) OIL *. * PRODUCED FROM ORGANIC FARMING


These come packaged in a little plastic holder... which i then decided to also be 'environmentally friendly' and make use of it as a jewlery holder! i love finding different uses for stuff i dont need hehe :D you should always try to make use of what you have already! helps save some more money... to buy more makeup HAHA
 
tada! these are a great fit for my bracelets :) and the little dent from the packaging allows for them to stay in their spots! yay!

theres also a flap so you can close it up (although no clasp to hold it down), but it'll be nice to keep out dust. Or if you have extra room and lots of braclets, you could cut the top off and use it as another holder :)

their new home :) yay!

anyways.. back to the review! :p

each of these jars contain 60 pads pre-soaked with makeup remover. if you normally dont wear too much makeup, one pad will do, meaning this could last you for 2 months! If you need to use 2 a day, then it'll last one month. Still not too shabby considering the price!

opening it up.... theres a little cardboard-ish flap that sits between the lid and the pads. im guessing this is to help keep the pads moistened and prevent them from drying out as fast :)

Heres the inside!

and just another picture to show you the thickness of the pads. they were thinner than i expected! but surprisingly enough, very very strong!

Packaging Overview - 3/5
I love the look of this little jar :) Its super cute and definitely very sturdy. The cap twirls shut pretty tightly so theres little chance the pads will dry out. The downside to this though, is that when you're about halfway down the jar, i can imagine that it'll get pretty hard to stick your fingers in and pull out the pads... just a guess though, you never know :) Plus, it takes up a bit more room than you usual makeup remover, but at least it looks cute right? haha

Product Overview - 3/5
I love the scent of this!! its got a nice pleasant lavender scent which i really like! Its also got some great stuff! heres what the website says:

"Formulated with Eco-Aroma Therapy™ to condition and soothe: OrganiSoy® to moisturize and help nourish lashes; Eco-Olive®, natural antioxidant, to help shield lashes from harsh environmental aggressors; Organic Orange Water to help nourish and restore delicate skin's moisture balance; Organic Lavender Essential Oil, sweet, natural scent for a calming effect."

and although i havent used it long enough to see if it does help nourish and shield my lashes or skin, i find that my skin felt extra soft and smooth after using this! It almost felt as if i had already cleansed and moisturized my skin, but of course that wasnt the case!

Cleaning-wise, i would say this product does an alright job. It removed the majority of my makeup pretty quickly and easily, without the need for me to scrub harder or anything. However, i could see that on days with heavier eye makeup (with primer and all!) this pad might need some extra help. The worst thing for me though, is that it doesnt remove waterproof makeup!! :( .. why physicians formula why?!?! I use covergirl's lashblast volume in waterproof on a daily basis so a waterproof makeup remover is a must :( oh, and did i mention that the pads were super strong? you definitely wont have to worry about breaking through them!

Overall - 3/5
I wish i could love this and use this on a daily basis just because of the scent and the way it makes my skin feel afterwards.. however, i dont see myself giving up covergirls' lashblast volume anytime soon so i guess i'll keep a jar around for lighter makeup days and pass the rest to my mom :( I might try using this for my face and another remover for my eyes... haha does that sound like too much work? we'll see what happens :)

anyways. if you wear light makeup on a daily basis (no waterproof or heavy duty primers!) then i would highly recommend you try this! Otherwise, i think its best to hold off until physicians formula decides to come up with pads that remove waterproof makeup :)

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Monday, November 15, 2010

Karmin G3 Salon Pro Flat Iron Giveaway! CLOSED

If you've read my previous post, im sure you already know about this giveaway! I am so excited to be working with the lovely people from Hair Products Pro in offering you a chance to win this amazing flat iron! So what exactly do we have up for grabs? a Karmin G3 Salon Pro Touramline Hair Straightening Flat Iron worth $130!! excited?

Heres the product information again from Hair Products Pro in case you missed it the first time around :) They say this is the best flat iron, what do you think? :D

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"Introducing the New Karmin G3 Salon Pro Hair Styling Iron, the Ultimate Hair Styling Tool.

Whether you choose to curl, flip, straighten or add volume and body, the G3 is the only styling iron you will ever need.


The Karmin Salon Pro is perfect for both the professional as well as home users with features such as flash quick heating, a tangle-free swivel cord and temperature settings for all hair types. Styling your hair is virtually effortless and results are smooth, silky, shiny hair.


The ceramic plates are infused with tourmaline which together work to produce more negative ions. Negative ions work to seal the hairs cuticle for smoother, frizz free results as well as lock in moisture, protect color and add shine to your hair.


Infrared heat works to heat the heat the hair from the inside out providing healthier styling, less damage and faster styling.


This ultra glossy and super sleek styling iron is available in 3 distinguishing and enticing shades, choose the one that reveals your personal style.


Karmin Salon Pro Features:
1" Pure Tourmaline Ceramic Plates
Ionic Technology for shiny, healthy hair
Infrared Heat
Maximum temperature of 450° and a minimum temperature of 180°, perfect for all hair types
Straighten, Curl, Flip and Wave Styling
Flash Quick Heating
Free Heat Mat/Carrying Case Combo worth $25
Instruction Manual
Dual Voltage Compatible:220V/120V
3 Year Manufacture Warranty"
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So how do you enter to win this Karmin G3 Salon Pro Touramline Hair Straightening Flat Iron?


Rules & Information:


1. The giveaway will start now and end one month from today - December 15th, 2010 - at 11:59 pm MDT

2. A winner will be chosen randomly from all the entries through the use of random.org and their information will be provided to Hair Products Pro. Please make sure you are okay with this!

3. You must be a public follower of Pinkbox Makeup in order to win! So please click "follow" if you havent already!

4. Please enter by filling out the Google doc form below. Any other method of entry will not be allowed unless you have contacted me with an issue.

5. This giveaway is open to only Canadian/US residents. Sorry international followers, Hair Products Pro would like keep this one limited.. but don't worry! There will be plenty more giveaways in the future! ;)

Available Entries:


1. Mandatory - You must be a public follower via GFC. Your GFC name and an email address is required. ♥ 1 entry


2. Browse through hair products pro and find another product that you are interested in! ♥ 2 entries


3. If you have facebook, "like" Hair Products Pro's fan page. Please provide me your facebook name so i can check! ♥ 2 entries


4. Make a blog post about this giveaway with the provided picture and link back to this post. Please provide me the link to your post so that i can verify. ♥ 4 entries


for blog posts (bigger size)
 


5. Post the provided picture on your sidebar and link back to this post. Again, please provide me with a link if you did so. ♥ 4 entries

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Please note: (blogs created for the sole purpose of entering giveaways will be disqualified. This giveaway is held because i want to thank my readers and i want to give each and every one of them a fair chance)



6. Follow me on Twitter! Click the button below (@Pinkboxmakeup) and Tweet about this giveaway! Your tweet must include my twitter username (@Pinkboxmakeup) so that i can keep track of entries, and the link to this giveaway (http://tinyurl.com/2azucs9) Below is an example that you can copy and tweet :) ♥ 2 entries



If you do all of the above, you can have a total of 15 entries! So what are you waiting for? hurry and fill out the google docs below!





Note: this is my first time using google docs for a giveaway form. if there are any problems, please use the contact me page and let me know. im hoping this form will make things a lot easier when it comes time to count entries!


Oh, and if the form above isnt working or showing up, click here for the direct link to the form and enter there!


Once again, a huge thanks to Hair Products Pro for allowing me to have this giveaway and i wish you all the best of luck! :D
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Please Note: This was a sponsored post. Although no monetary compensation have been received to write this post, Hair Products Pro will sponsor a Karmin G3 Salon Pro Flat Iron which will be used to host this giveaway. As always, all above opinions and reviews are my own.

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