My Thoughts on Pantene Airspray

Thanks to Influenster I got to try Pantene Pro-V Airspray for free.  I am absolutely in love with this hairspray.  Prior to receiving Pantene Airspray, I had always used Rave hairspray because it's cheap (the only exception being a few other hairspray samples I've tried).  However, if you aren't careful Rave can build up quickly and make hair hard.

Before I get started on the reivew of Pantene Air Spray, a bit about my hair.  My hair is naturally wavy, varying between more loose waves and a bit more curly depending on what it feels like that day.  Below is a photo of my hair in it's natural state after air drying.

I first tried the Pantene Airspray when I straightened my hair (my hair naturally wavy).  I straightened my hair and then sprayed my hairbrush with the Pantene Airspray and brushed it in.  This helped to smooth frizz, it also managed to help my hair hold up to humidity much better as well so my hair remained straight much better then it usually would.

The next time I used the Airspray, I used it when I curled my hair.  Now since my hair does have some natural wave to it it usually holds curl decently but will sometimes flose some volume throughout the day.  My technique for using it with curls was to just spray directly onto my hair and tousle it in for a bit fuller look (I still need to try it with my old technique of spraying while hair is wrapped on the curling iron, that usually makes for log lasting curls, but can be crunchy at least with other hairsprays).  The Airspray succeeded in helping to hold curls and extra volume without being weighed down or crunchy so I was quite pleased.

I do love the Pantene Pro-V Airspray, it has amazing flexible hold that lasts, and it also has an amazing smell.  It's not the least bit stiff or sticky either.  I would  highly recommend this product.

Influenster #FrostyVoxBox

I received my very first #VoxBox from Influenster today full of awesome products for me to try for free. I was at home when the mail arrived today, and I heard the mail get put in the box, but I also heard more than just the mail being put in the box. My first thought was it must be my #FrostyVoxBox. I jumped up to check the mail and sure enough there it was my first #VoxBox. Thank you Influenster for involving me in this campaign.

Inside the Frosty VoxBox:

Rimmel Gentle Eye Makeup Remover
Rimmel ScandalEyes Waterproof Liner
NYC ExpertLast Lip Color Sugar Plum
Celestial SeasoningsCandy Cane Lane Green Tea
Boots NO7
McCormick Gourmet All Natural Thyme
Fruit Vines Bites
Eco Tools Sleek and Shine Brush

I have reviewed my personal favorites from the box, which is all but 2 items I believe.  Continue reading for my reviews.

The first product I tried upon opening my #FrostyVoxBox were the Fruit Vines. I received the Strawberry,and they are delicious. They are similar to a Twizzler, but do not taste anything like a Twizzler. I really enjoyed these, they are sweet, but not overpowering.

Update: I think these  may have been discontinued.

Next I tried out the Eco Tools Sleek and Shine hairbrush, and Eco Tools also makes makeup brushes. I was looking forward to this one, I've been using my brush for quite sometime now and it doesn't really have any added benefits. The Eco Tools Sleek and Shine brush seems to be just what my hair needed. Upon brushing my hair with it for the first time it instantly felt softer and smoother. I went to look in the mirror, and to my surprise my hair seemed quite shinier. It has been awhile since my last color and the color has lost some vibrancy, the shine this brush is capable of seems to have restored some of my hair's lost sheen. I love this brush, and I would love to get the round brush that Eco Tools makes as well.

I got around to trying out my Rimmel ScandalEyes eyliner the other day. It goes on smoothly and has great staying power. While I didn't get to test it's waterproof abilities I did try to use my regular makeup removing wipes and they weren't working very well. I remembered I had also gotten Rimmel Eye Makeup Remover, I used a bit of this and it took the liner right off. Based on this I would say the liner must be fairly waterproof. I will use the liner again and try testing it in the shower and see how it holds up to that.

That same day I also tried the NYC ExpertLast Lip Color in #SugarPlum. I love the color of this lipstick, and I am usually more into gloss than lipstick, but this is a nice subtle color that would look good on almost anyone. I feel it did stay on well, and it wasn't drying like a lot of long lasting lipsticks.

I tried the Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane Decaf Green Tea last night. I'm not usually a tea drinker unless it's really cold out and tea is my only option. However I do occasionally enjoy some flavored teas, so I was actually quite excited to see that Celestial Seasonings had some great flavors available. I was very pleased with the Candy Cane flavor of the Celestial Seasonings Green Tea, too bad it's a seasonal item, but I may stock up on this and some of their other flavors.

If you'd like to get your own VoxBox, sign up for Influenster

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

Makeup By One Direction

I was chosen by Brand Backer to try One Direction Limited Edition Makeup by Markwins.  I am significantly older than the target demographic for this product, and to be honest I wasn't expecting much from the One Direction Makeup kits.  The kits all have the same makeup, but each features a different member of One Direction.

I received my One Direction Makeup and the other day and tried it out the next day.  One of the first things I noticed is there is no blush in the kit, but not a deal breaker by any means.  I used the eye shadow and the lipgloss, I have not tried the nail polish just yet, but plan to soon.

I applied the eyeshadow first and was pleasantly surprised it has great pigment. I was expecting I would have to layer on the eyeshadow heavily in order to get it to show, but that wasn't the case.  The eyeshadow went on smoothly and showed up very well.

Next I used the lipgloss, there are 4 shades and you can easily blend the colors together to get a more custom color.  I discovered this while trying to tone down the bright bubblegum pink shade, it's a pretty color, but a bit much for my taste, I added a bit of the darker pink to it and it was perfect.  The lipgloss is suprising long lasting, the gloss wears away after awhile, but the pigment does remain awhile longer almost like a lip stain.

Overall I was very pleased with the One Direction Makeup.  I like the makeup and Markwins did a great job with the color options in the palette. I would have like it to have blush because then it would be ideal for travel.  While I wouldn't have chosen to buy the One Direction themed makeup for myself, after trying it I would buy it just for the makeup, and I would be open to any other Markwins products.  I also think this would make a great gift for a One Direction fan or makeup lover.

Here's what is in the kit:

 

Eye Shadows:
Nobody Compares- Metallic silver
Tell Me A Lie- Metallic nude pink
Same Mistakes- Metallic mint
I Would- Smokey brown shimmer
Summer Love- Smokey purple haze
Everything About You- Smokey black shimmer

           Eye Pencil:

I Want- True matte black

Lip Gloss:

Loved You First- Bubble gum pink

One Thing- Frosted pink ice

  Irresistible- Shimmered pearl

Heart Attack- Creamy rose shine

Lip Gloss Top Coat:
Over Again- Silver glitter sparkle

Nail Varnish:
Stole My Heart- Magenta pink shimmer
Alive- Multi-coloured glitter flakes

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