One Direction Makeup Launch and Giveaway!

One Direction has launched their own limited-edition cosmetics collection and it's now available at Macy's!  The collection, by Markwins International, features the colorful style that the band is known around the world for.

"The Looks Collection" is made up of three keepsake tins inspired by One Direction's albums, "Up All Night," "Take Me Home," and their most recent "Midnight Memories" (the one pictured above is "Midnight Memories").  Each tin contains a set of colored cosmetics to match your personality, whether you're a party girl or more of a girl-next-door.  There's a Liquilights Glow Gloss lipgloss, which you can make glow under a UV black light, a palette of four velvety eyeshadows, Chubby color pencils that can be worn as a liner, shadow, or body crayon, Little Black Dress Mascara, and a nail polish.  The kits also include bonus One Direction stencils that you can use to decorate your tin or use on your body.

Enter below to win makeup autographed by One Direction!  Please see the terms and conditions on the giveaway form.  Be sure to check out the Makeup By One Direction Facebook page for more info!

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Memebox My Cute Wishlist Superbox Review

Memebox has become well-known for their myriad of one-time purchase boxes, and Superbox #41 My Cute Wishlist may be their most sought-after box yet!  It sold out quickly after it launched and I can easily see why.  If you're a fan of Korean beauty and culture, then you're probably also a fan of cute things, which makes this box the perfect mix of both!

Memebox (pronounced "mi-mi-box") is not a subscription service -- each box is a one-time purchase and is only available until it's sold out.  They're constantly releasing new ones, though, so even if you miss out on one there's sure to be another that will suit your fancy on the way.  They send the best in Korean beauty, including skincare and cosmetics.

My Cute Wishlist is a Superbox, meaning that all of the items are full-sized.  Just like the name suggests, this one is full of only the most adorable products!  Superboxes generally cost around $29-$32, but the prices do vary.  You can view the current available Superboxes at the Memebox shop (there are also standard Memeboxes to choose from for a lower cost).  This box is sold out, but I bet if you took a gander at the current ones you'd find something to tickle your fancy!

• Kocostar Split End Therapy ($6 for 8mL) - This hair mask contains eight types of amino acids that work to prevent breakage and static.  You apply it by putting your hair in a ponytail and then sliding your hair into the wrap, so I'm not so sure how well I'll be able to use this with my shoulder-length hair.  My hair grows quickly, though, so I might just save it for when it's a bit longer.
• Etude Missing U Hand Cream ($5 for 30 mL) - This is my favorite item in the box because it is just so damn cute!  Each box was randomly given either the Pink Dolphin, Half Seal, Fairy Penguin, or Panda and I'm really glad I got the penguin because I think it's the cutest one.  The scent is my least favorite (cotton), but I just love the container so much that it doesn't matter!  The lotion itself is silky in texture and absorbs quickly.
• Beauty People Snow White Special Edition Season 2 ($54) - Inside of the tin are five neutral-toned eyeliners, my favorite kind of colors for eye makeup (glimmer black, glimmer brown, glimmer bronze, glimmer gold, glimmer beige).  I've been playing around with them and I think they're fantastic--they apply nice and smoothly and have great pigmentation.

• Pure Smile Neco Punch Point Pad Hibiscus & Lemon Grass ($2 each for 17 mL) - I'm glad that Memebox includes an informational card with all of the products and how to use them, because these had me stumped.  I know "neco" means cat, but that was about all I could puzzle out about these on my own.  Turns out, they're enriched with vitamin E, collagen, hyaluronic acid, arbutin, and hibiscus and lemongrass extracts to moisturize and control excess sebum.  You just place a pad over any trouble areas you have on your skin for five to ten minutes and let them do their thing.
• a;t fox Moisturizing Gel Creams ($6 each for 10 mL) - From left to right in the photo above, these are the Jasoyup Tea Whitening Capsule Cream, Gyoolpy Tea Water Gel Cream, and Black Tea Lifting Cream.  The cupcake contains are beyond adorable, and the creams inside all target specific concerns (hence, their names).  I've used the Black Tea Lifting Cream and Gyoolpy Tea Water Gel Cream so far and I like them a lot.  I also like saying the word "gyoolpy."

• Pure Smile Muddy Girl ($1 for 15g) - I could have gotten either the red clay or charcoal mask, and I received the red clay version.  I would have preferred charcoal, but clay is also great for oily skin like mine.  This is just a standard face mask packet.
• Etude Sweet Recipe Candy Stick ($5 for 2g) - I received the scent/flavor "Oh! Orange Candy;" the other options were Seedless Strawberry and Sour Lemon.  It's a lip balm that's enriched with bilberry, sugar cane, sugar maple, and orange and lemon extracts.  It moisturizes well and doesn't feel waxy on my lips, which is one of my biggest pet peeves with certain lip balms.

Bottom Line: The My Cute Wishlist Superbox had a total value of $93, with the Beauty People eyeliners pulling most of the weight on that total.  The overall retail value isn't as important to me though as the fact that this box 100% delivered on its promise to be loaded with cute items!

*Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Memebox.  No monetary compensation was received.  Post contains affiliate links.

Vegan Cuts Leaping Bunny Fresh Start Kit Launch!

Vegan Cuts has announced the launch of the Leaping Bunny Fresh Start Kit, a box packed with cruelty-free beauty and skincare!  To become Leaping Bunny certified means that a company has passed a rigorous set of qualifications and that their products are entirely free of animal testing (from ingredients to finished product.  Learn more here).

The Leaping Bunny Fresh Start Kit contains nine full-sized products and a Leaping Bunny pocket-sized guide to cruelty-free shopping.  The items range from skincare to dental health, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Leaping Bunny program.

The box costs $27.95, which is an amazing value: if you bought each of these products separately, it would cost you $64.88!  Shipping is free within the U.S., and Canadian and international shipping options are also available.  The first batch is shipping now (September 1st), so check it out and get yours today!

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Nicely Noted August Review

I reviewed Nicely Noted back in February, and to my delight I received another package of cards this month!  They send a set of three letterpress cards to your door on a monthly basis for only $20.  This also includes matching envelopes and three stamps, so you have everything you need to send someone a beautiful, handwritten note.

The theme for August was "Shine," an aptly-titled collection to reflect the last days of summer.  In this electronic age, I think it's important to remember that handwritten communication is still a great way to stay in touch; it's so much more personal than a text message.  I love that Nicely Noted sends out such gorgeous cards, all of which are curated to match the month's theme.  They also come in little slipcovers so you can keep them in pristine shape until you decide to send them.

This month's cards were Thanks a Million by Hammerpress of Kansas City, Missouri; Shine Bright by Bench Pressed of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Waves by Hable Construction in Brooklyn, New York.  I love how vibrant they all are!  I also liked that they're all blank on the inside, so you can write exactly what you want to say.  I've always made my own cards for birthdays and other occasions because I've found that looking for the right card at the store is too frustrating--they all have cheesy, mass-produced messages on the inside.

• Visit Nicely Noted to view their past collections and subscribe
• Connect with them on Facebook and Twitter

Bottom Line: Make someone's day brighter by sending them a card from Nicely Noted!  I haven't met a single person who didn't love getting mail, and Nicely Noted makes it easy to have a card ready for any occasion.

*Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Nicely Noted.  No monetary compensation was received.

Rozgé Cosmeceutical Lip Gloss Review & Coupon

Have you ever heard of using dragon's blood as an ingredient in cosmetics?  I hadn't, but then I was offered the chance to review Rozgé Cosmeceutical's lip glosses, which boast it as one of their ingredients.  Obviously it's not actually the blood of a mythical creature, but I was interested to learn that dragon's blood is a tree sap from the Amazonian rainforest that's harvested for its healing powers.

The Rozgé Lip Gloss is vegan and made from natural, organic ingredients and is also cruelty-free.  Dragon's blood protects the skin against environmental stressors, and other active ingredients include shea butter, sunflower oil, aloe vera, jojoba oil, and safflower oil.  All of these work together to moisturize and protect the skin.  The gloss also boasts a light-up cap and mirror on the side, making it easy to apply your gloss anywhere at any time!

The gloss is available in 23 different colors, and I received Dublin (coral/orange) and Casablanca (pink with gold shimmer) to try.  I think both colors are absolutely gorgeous and they complemented my skin tones very well.  The gloss itself isn't sticky at all, in fact I was surprised at how lightweight the formula was.  One application gives a nice touch of color, but more can be applied for a more vibrant appearance.  I love that they have the mirror and light-up cap, it really does make using them so much more convenient!

• Visit the Rozgé Cosmeceutical website to view their full line of products and use coupon code Rozge20 for 20% off of any order (valid through the month of September)
• Connect with them on Facebook

Bottom Line: I really enjoyed using these Rozgé Cosmeceutical lip glosses and recommend them to anyone who is interested in an effective, vegan, cruelty-free gloss!  There are so many color options that you're sure to find one (or more) to love!