Showing posts with label Beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beauty. Show all posts
Beauty
Makeup
I have a bad addiction when it comes to lip balms, and glosses. I stash them in my purse, on my night table, they end up all over my apartment. :-p I thought I would share some of my favorites.
My Favorite Lip Products!
This will be a picture heavy post, click below to read more.
1/16/15
5:00:00 AM
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Bath
Beauty
Influenster
PRSample
Influenster #FrostyVoxBox Review
✯ Complimentary of Influenster ✯
I recently received a Frosty Vox Box free from Influenster. :) This box was full of great products! I wanted to share my thoughts on them with you.
Picture heavy, please click below to read more...
1/7/15
7:00:00 AM
Bath
Beauty
Essie
Indigobananas
KBShimmer
Loccitane
Nails
OPI
Revlon
SallyHansen
Sparitual
My Nail & Hand Care Favorites!
My good blogging buddy Kirby and I were recently talking about our doing posts on our favorite handcare products, so today I wanted to share some of my nail and hand care favorites, (and routine) with all of you today. These are all products I regularly use, (obviously not all at once!), and have purchased myself.
This will be a picture heavy post, click below to read more.
1/5/15
2:53:00 AM
Beauty
Influenster
Vaseline Vox Box, from Influenster!
✯ PR Sample ✯
I recently received the Vaseline Vox Box from Influenster. And I thought, "What the Hey!", might as well write a blog post about it. :-p
I recently received the Vaseline Vox Box from Influenster. And I thought, "What the Hey!", might as well write a blog post about it. :-p
*Nails will be in a future post! Click below to read more!
11/21/14
2:42:00 AM
Beauty
Birthday's
FortuneCookieSoap
Home Improvement
Ikea
Life
Marriage
Nails
Thursday was my birthday, and one of my gifts this year was an Ikea Helmer! Coveted and utilized by almost every nail polish blogger in the blogging world. The Helmer is capable of holding 500-600 bottles of nail polish.
I got my Helmer! :)
Picture Heavy, so more after the jump! ;-)
9/5/14
6:59:00 AM
Beauty
Ellagee
IcePolish
ILNPBrand
Indie
Indigobananas
KBShimmer
Nails
NiresDesire
PaintedPolish
Vegan
My Favorite Indie Shops!
I thought I would share with you all, some of my favorite indie shops to buy nail polish from. These are shops I have own two or more nail polishes from, who I would purchase from again, and also have fabulous customer service.
Indie polishes are more unique, because of the fact they are made in such small batches. There's often limited editions. There's better quality control, and better quality over ingredients used in products, compared to a larger company. Plus you are supporting an independent small businesses when you purchase an indie polish!
1. ILNP Boutique
Really unique duo chromes, and vibrant holographics. Birefringence is my #1 favorite nail polish hands down from this shop. I always get plenty of compliments when I wear it. Also Barbra is a sweetheart and interacts often with her fans. Their customer service is awesome too, I once checked out with the wrong polish and they corrected it right away for me.
2. Painted Polish
Lexi's Drunk on Holo is another one of my all time favorite polishes. I've used it in countless manicures. Lot's of unique crelly and jelly polishes, and blinged out glitter polish. Lexi's packaging is always adorable too, little custom bags for the polish with her logo, she sometimes throws in nail decals or nail studs. She's also really interactive with her fans on Facebook and Instagram.
3. Indigo Bananas
Andrea comes up with the most unique finishes. Her duo chromes always have a soft finish to them. Her flakie jellies are out of this world (and I need to buy them!) Gorgeous holographics, and her cuticle balm is the bomb. I'm actually really addicted to her cuticle balms, and I like that she carries it in full size and mini's (as well as her polishes). She often tucks some interesting foreign Japanese, Chinese candies into your packages which is a fun touch!
4. Ellagee Polish
Whoo! Any lady that thinks of putting dolphin glitter, or penguin glitter into polish is freaking amazing! And Laura definitely is. She has really unique glitter jelly polishes, and holographics, and she recently stocked her shop with mini nail polish bottles keychains that you can fill with different custom charms! (Need!) My two favorite polishes from her are Life is de Bubbles and Dolphins of the Caribbean!
5. KB Shimmer
I recently got addicted to KB Shimmer last year. The fact that she also sells homemade soaps, scrubs, lotions, etc doesn't help. I am addicted to homemade soaps. One of my favorites is her relaxation soap, which has a nice musky scent like a man's really nice cologne, but light enough that it can be unisex. I also love the sugar scrub in that scent, and Lilac! The lilac sugar scrub is amazing! And don't get me started on the cuticle oil pens! Last time I made sure to buy two of the lemongrass cuticle pens. Her customer service is also fantastic, I was accidentally sent the wrong item once, and they responded the same day and mailed the correct item out. Her polishes are gorgeous too, love the crellies, and holo's!
6. Ice Polish
Erin has fantastic holographic polishes, with a great formula too. I just recently tried her polish, and I love it! Especially Jafar (berry holo), and Maleficent which is a gorgeous duo chrome.
7. Nire's Desire
Another Erin- and if you didn't notice her store's name is 'Erin' flipped backwards. ;-) Nire's Desire has some really gorgeous cream shimmers, and duo chromes, and holographics. I own Anam Cara and Jezebel. They are one coaters and have a really unique shimmer to them.
So those are some of my favorite indies! What are some of your favorites? I'd love to hear in the comments!
Indie polishes are more unique, because of the fact they are made in such small batches. There's often limited editions. There's better quality control, and better quality over ingredients used in products, compared to a larger company. Plus you are supporting an independent small businesses when you purchase an indie polish!
1. ILNP Boutique
Really unique duo chromes, and vibrant holographics. Birefringence is my #1 favorite nail polish hands down from this shop. I always get plenty of compliments when I wear it. Also Barbra is a sweetheart and interacts often with her fans. Their customer service is awesome too, I once checked out with the wrong polish and they corrected it right away for me.
2. Painted Polish
Lexi's Drunk on Holo is another one of my all time favorite polishes. I've used it in countless manicures. Lot's of unique crelly and jelly polishes, and blinged out glitter polish. Lexi's packaging is always adorable too, little custom bags for the polish with her logo, she sometimes throws in nail decals or nail studs. She's also really interactive with her fans on Facebook and Instagram.
3. Indigo Bananas
Andrea comes up with the most unique finishes. Her duo chromes always have a soft finish to them. Her flakie jellies are out of this world (and I need to buy them!) Gorgeous holographics, and her cuticle balm is the bomb. I'm actually really addicted to her cuticle balms, and I like that she carries it in full size and mini's (as well as her polishes). She often tucks some interesting foreign Japanese, Chinese candies into your packages which is a fun touch!
4. Ellagee Polish
Whoo! Any lady that thinks of putting dolphin glitter, or penguin glitter into polish is freaking amazing! And Laura definitely is. She has really unique glitter jelly polishes, and holographics, and she recently stocked her shop with mini nail polish bottles keychains that you can fill with different custom charms! (Need!) My two favorite polishes from her are Life is de Bubbles and Dolphins of the Caribbean!
5. KB Shimmer
I recently got addicted to KB Shimmer last year. The fact that she also sells homemade soaps, scrubs, lotions, etc doesn't help. I am addicted to homemade soaps. One of my favorites is her relaxation soap, which has a nice musky scent like a man's really nice cologne, but light enough that it can be unisex. I also love the sugar scrub in that scent, and Lilac! The lilac sugar scrub is amazing! And don't get me started on the cuticle oil pens! Last time I made sure to buy two of the lemongrass cuticle pens. Her customer service is also fantastic, I was accidentally sent the wrong item once, and they responded the same day and mailed the correct item out. Her polishes are gorgeous too, love the crellies, and holo's!
6. Ice Polish
Erin has fantastic holographic polishes, with a great formula too. I just recently tried her polish, and I love it! Especially Jafar (berry holo), and Maleficent which is a gorgeous duo chrome.
7. Nire's Desire
Another Erin- and if you didn't notice her store's name is 'Erin' flipped backwards. ;-) Nire's Desire has some really gorgeous cream shimmers, and duo chromes, and holographics. I own Anam Cara and Jezebel. They are one coaters and have a really unique shimmer to them.
So those are some of my favorite indies! What are some of your favorites? I'd love to hear in the comments!
8/6/14
7:13:00 PM
Beauty
Blog
Disclosure
Honest Blogger
Life
Nails
Honest Bloggers
A friend of mine recently experienced some unnecessary drama and backlash after posting a lukewarm review. I wanted to to create something positive out of this whole situation, and that is the 'Honest Blogger' button.
As a blogger you want to give a fair review. You want to be honest. And we should never be afraid to post our genuine thoughts on a product, no matter what. Not everyone wants to read a blog where all the products are fabulous like unicorns and rainbows. This is real life. I'm sorry but, shit cannot be gold no matter how much you polish it!
If you're doing a press sample review, it is considered proper etiquette to run your review by the maker or company, so that any little issues or product problems can be resolved beforehand. (This is not necessary for something you've purchased yourself. That is up to your own discretion). You should never feel bullied or intimidated to not share your genuine experience with a product in a tactful manner. And if a maker or company, or it's "fans" are doing this do you- you probably shouldn't work with them in the future. A good maker or company should be able to handle a little criticism in a professional manner, and come out looking better for it.
Honest reviews are what helps our readers decide if a product is for them. Just because it doesn't work for you as the blogger, doesn't mean the product won't work for someone else. But as an honest blogger we are committed to letting our readers know about any little issues we may have with a product.
"Always be honest. Always be tactful. Never let yourself be bullied. And never let someone steal your shine". That's the Honest Bloggers motto.
It's sad this even needs to be said, but it's true. All too often bloggers are bought or bullied into giving a sugar coated review.
It's sad this even needs to be said, but it's true. All too often bloggers are bought or bullied into giving a sugar coated review.
If you want to share this button on your blog or website, please feel free. (You can even share it on your 'about me' or 'disclosure' page). Let your readers know you are committed to giving them 100% honest reviews.
Another good article about honest reviews is: Honest Reviews - as easy as it sounds? from The Mercurial Magpie. Check it out!
Also check out this post on honesty & blogging from Charismatically Polished!
P.S. You can find my button on my Disclosure Page.
Also check out this post on honesty & blogging from Charismatically Polished!
P.S. You can find my button on my Disclosure Page.
8/5/14
11:44:00 AM
Beauty
Health
Nails
PRSample
Vegan
Delta Labs: Hair, Skin, & Nails, Vitamin Review.
✯ PR Sample ✯
Our Hair, Skin & Nails formula is designed to help your hair grow faster and stronger, reduce chipping and breaking in your nails, and create softer, younger, more luminescent looking skin. With 28 scientifically proven vitamins, minerals, herbs, antioxidants and bio nutrients, we guarantee you’ll see clear, visible results within 30 days. New gluten free & vegan formula with 5000 mcg biotin
Delta Labs sent me a sample of their Hair, Skin, & Nails vitamins. Unfortunately it says it takes 30 days before you see a difference, so I won't be able to give you a thorough review with only three doses. You take two pills daily. I can say they don't taste bad, though they are quite large to swallow. I would like try a full bottle sometime, so I can see the results better.
8/5/14
11:30:00 AM
Beauty
Nails
Blog Sale!!!
I've listed some more products in my de-stash store on storenvy! There are currently 12 products in stock. Various nail polishes, one eye shadow compact, and a mystery bag of nail polish valued at $50.00, for $25.00! (USA shipping only!) 10% off with code: TNM10
Editing to add: Please no, APO, FPO, or P.O. Boxes either. I cannot ship to them. Thank you!
Editing to add: Please no, APO, FPO, or P.O. Boxes either. I cannot ship to them. Thank you!
8/2/14
9:50:00 PM
Beauty
Giveaway
Nails
OPI
Winners
Sizzling Summer Giveaway! [CLOSED!]
Congratulations to Melissa R. for winning the giveaway! Thank you to everyone that entered! There will be another giveaway soon! :)
Prize Includes:
Enter on the Rafflecopter Form below!
This giveaway ends: August 8th, 11:59pm EST. Open to USA ONLY.
NOTE: Just an update because I've already seen a few, but if you have an account that is set up for giveaway posts only- you will be excluded from the contest. It's below in the terms & conditions, thanks!
Terms and Conditions: Giveaway ends August 8th at 11:59 PM EST. All prizes have been personally purchased by Tunay Na Mahal. You must be 18 or older to enter. We have the right to request proof of age if it seems appropriate. Entrants must live in the USA. All entries will be verified. No following and unfollowing once the giveaway ends. Prizes cannot be shipped to P.O. Boxes. There will be one winner chosen. Winner(s) will be selected by Random.org and notified by email. Winner(s) have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. We may choose a new winner(s) at our discretion for any reason. No giveaway only accounts. We will make every effort to safely package your prize, however we are not responsible for any damage which may occur during shipping. Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin’, and Instagram are in no way associated with this giveaway. Any personal information provided will be used only for the purpose of contacting the winner(s).
How about a giveaway?!
(Use this image on Instagram- for extra entries on the Rafflecopter form).
Prize Includes:
- 4 pack of OPI Brazil Beach Sandies (Mini),
- CND Solar Cuticle Oil (Mini)
- Marc Anthony Dream Waves Beach Spray
- Jersey Shore Sun- Sans Tan Sunscreen
- Recbecca Minkoff Tropical Makeup Bag
7/23/14
4:48:00 PM
Beauty
Giveaway
Indie
Indigobananas
Nails
PaintedPolish
Instagram Giveaway! (Featuring Painted Polish)
Who is ready for an Instagram giveaway?! Painted Polish has been sweet enough to donate 'Drunk on Holo' nail polish! Who wants to win it?!
Other Prizes: Holographic Revlon makeup bag, Indigo Bananas Coconut Macaroon cuticle balm, Avon Glimmersticks eyeliner in Black & Pacifica eyeshadow.
● 1. Must be following @tunaynamahal82, @paintedpolishbylexi
● 2. Repost giveaway photo (above photo) on Instagram with caption: #TNMpaintedpolishgiveaway @tunaynamahal82, @paintedpolishbylexi
● 3. Instagram profile must be PUBLIC, so I can see your entry!
● 4. Open Internationally!
● 5. Must be 18+ or have a parents permission to enter.
● 6. GIVEAWAY ONLY ACCOUNTS EXCLUDED!
● 7. I am not liable for lost or damaged prize package.
● 8. 1 winner. Ends: 5/31/14
Drunk on Holo is gorgeous! I've been wearing my own bottle, as accent nails for the last month! It's the first polish (after you hit play of course), in the video below!
Other Prizes: Holographic Revlon makeup bag, Indigo Bananas Coconut Macaroon cuticle balm, Avon Glimmersticks eyeliner in Black & Pacifica eyeshadow.
READ ALL RULES BELOW:
● 1. Must be following @tunaynamahal82, @paintedpolishbylexi
● 2. Repost giveaway photo (above photo) on Instagram with caption: #TNMpaintedpolishgiveaway @tunaynamahal82, @paintedpolishbylexi
● 3. Instagram profile must be PUBLIC, so I can see your entry!
● 4. Open Internationally!
● 5. Must be 18+ or have a parents permission to enter.
● 6. GIVEAWAY ONLY ACCOUNTS EXCLUDED!
● 7. I am not liable for lost or damaged prize package.
● 8. 1 winner. Ends: 5/31/14
Drunk on Holo is gorgeous! I've been wearing my own bottle, as accent nails for the last month! It's the first polish (after you hit play of course), in the video below!
5/17/14
11:12:00 PM
Beauty
Indie
Nails
Store Envy: Blog Sale is Live!
My 1st Blog Sale is live on Store Envy! Go check it out! (USA Shipping Only!) Polishes are selling out fast, so I added a few more colors! :-)
http://tunaynamahalblog.storenvy.com/
5/10/14
10:35:00 PM
Beauty
IGSunday
Nails
IG Sunday: @jillytips
I've decided to start featuring nail polish Instagram accounts every Sunday. There's so many neat accounts on IG that really deserve to be featured. And while some of these ladies do have blogs too, it's their Instagram I want to give a shoutout! :-)
Today's IG feature is Jill from @jillytips. She has some gorgeous nail swatches and nail art. Check out her IG and give her a follow!
Today's IG feature is Jill from @jillytips. She has some gorgeous nail swatches and nail art. Check out her IG and give her a follow!
If you would like to follow me on Instagram I'm: @tunaynamahal82
5/4/14
12:43:00 AM
Beauty
IGSunday
Nails
IG Sunday: @madhattermh
I've decided to start featuring nail polish Instagram accounts every Sunday. There's so many neat accounts on IG that really deserve to be featured. And while some of these ladies do have blogs too, it's their Instagram I want to give a shoutout! :-)
Today's IG feature is Maggie from @madhattermh. She has mix of beauty, nails, and kitty cats! Check out her Instagram & give her a follow!
Today's IG feature is Maggie from @madhattermh. She has mix of beauty, nails, and kitty cats! Check out her Instagram & give her a follow!
Holy Holo! Her Enchanted Polish swatch is stunning!
If you would like to follow me on Instagram I'm: @tunaynamahal82
4/27/14
12:23:00 AM
Beauty
IGSunday
Nails
IG Sunday: @manifestdestiny
I've decided to start featuring nail polish Instagram accounts every Sunday. There's so many neat accounts on IG that really deserve to be featured. And while some of these ladies do have blogs too, it's their Instagram I want to give a shoutout! :-)
Today's IG feature is Destiny from, @manifestdestany. She features beauty & nail swatches and does some pretty creative nail art. Check out her IG and give her a follow!
Today's IG feature is Destiny from, @manifestdestany. She features beauty & nail swatches and does some pretty creative nail art. Check out her IG and give her a follow!
This Mentality polish swatch she did.... *swoon* that blue! Love it!
Do not buy Mentality Nail Polish: See Here!
Do not buy Mentality Nail Polish: See Here!
If you would like to follow me on Instagram I'm: @tunaynamahal82
4/20/14
12:00:00 PM
Beauty
Indie
KBShimmer
Nails
KBShimmer Polishes!
I recently picked up a few of KB Shimmer polishes and a sugar scrub.
When I got my order I was accidentally sent the wrong polish at first. (When The Doves Sigh was missing). I contacted KB Shimmer's customer service and got a reply back immediately saying they were so sorry for the mix up. They sent the correct polish out and I got it within 3 days. They definitely have amazing customer service!
I got the Relaxation sugar scrub. I really love the scent of this one. It's got a spicy musky cologne scent. It's really nice. I use it on my hands in between swatching to moisturize and exfoliate. (I ordered the soap in this scent the other night, can't wait to try it).
This is The Grape Beyond, a really pretty purple matte with blue shimmer. It's hard to see the blue shimmer when it's matte, but you can when you use a topcoat- (though not so much in my photo below, you can see it more in person). I used 3 coats here.
And yes... I forgot to swatch Would You Jubilee It. I plan to swatch it in another post when my next KB Shimmer order arrives. I ordered Laugh Myself Lily and some other goodies!
Oh and here's a sneak peek at some ILNP Boutique polishes I picked up. Will share these soon! Cutie Pop, Charmingly Purple, Music Box & My Private Rainbow.
When I got my order I was accidentally sent the wrong polish at first. (When The Doves Sigh was missing). I contacted KB Shimmer's customer service and got a reply back immediately saying they were so sorry for the mix up. They sent the correct polish out and I got it within 3 days. They definitely have amazing customer service!
I got the Relaxation sugar scrub. I really love the scent of this one. It's got a spicy musky cologne scent. It's really nice. I use it on my hands in between swatching to moisturize and exfoliate. (I ordered the soap in this scent the other night, can't wait to try it).
This is The Grape Beyond, a really pretty purple matte with blue shimmer. It's hard to see the blue shimmer when it's matte, but you can when you use a topcoat- (though not so much in my photo below, you can see it more in person). I used 3 coats here.
And then I decided to stamp over it with my Emily de Molly plate EDM05 & Sally Hansen Lively Lilac. Loved this combo!
I've been wanting When The Doves Sigh for the longest time. It's a gray crelly with different glitters. A topcoat is a must with these types of polishes or else you'll look like you have bumpy concrete on your nails. A topcoat brings out all the beautiful glitters and smooths everything out. Love this polish! I used 3 coats.
And yes... I forgot to swatch Would You Jubilee It. I plan to swatch it in another post when my next KB Shimmer order arrives. I ordered Laugh Myself Lily and some other goodies!
Oh and here's a sneak peek at some ILNP Boutique polishes I picked up. Will share these soon! Cutie Pop, Charmingly Purple, Music Box & My Private Rainbow.
4/16/14
5:30:00 AM
Beauty
IGSunday
Nails
IG Sunday: @aaaabril
I've decided to start featuring nail polish Instagram accounts every Sunday. There's so many neat accounts on IG that really deserve to be featured. And while some of these ladies do have blogs too, it's their Instagram I want to give a shoutout! :-)
Today's IG feature is @aaaabril! Lovely swatches, cats and life. Check out her Instagram & give it a follow!
Today's IG feature is @aaaabril! Lovely swatches, cats and life. Check out her Instagram & give it a follow!
How gorgeous is this Chevron mani?!
If you would like to follow me on Instagram I'm: @tunaynamahal82
4/6/14
12:00:00 PM