Get free Stuff with Points2Shop!

Hey everyone! Today I'm going to share a little about a website that I use pretty frequently. It's called Points2Shop.

Basically, it's a site that you do different tasks to earn points and cash that you can convert into products, gift cards, and paypal money. The tasks that you can complete are surveys and other offers. I usually stick to just the surveys because sometimes the offers are lengthy and shady, so I don't recommend anything like that. 

It takes awhile to start to rack up the points, but once you do you can redeem things with your points that are sold through Amazon. Most surverys are anywhere from 50 to 200 points each. 1 point is equal to $0.01.

I've bought a lot of makeup off of the site like some Maybelline lipsticks, Rimmel eye shadows, and some other stuff too!

If you're skeptical, you can sign up and do a couple surveys until you make 100 points and then you can have a dollar bill sent to your house so that you can see that the site is real!

If you are going to sign up, please use my link right here! If you sign up through my link I do get a small amount of points, which would really help me out!

Comment if you sign up through my link, I would love to hear from you guys! Talk to you guys soon!

Light Mountain Natural Cassia Review!

Hello everyone, today I’m going to be sharing my experience with Light Mountain Natural’s Neutral Conditioner!

About Light Mountain Natural

Light Mountain natural is a company that offers organic hair colors and conditioners all routing from plants. You’ve probably heard of henna and maybe have heard about Cassia which can color and condition your hair. Since the 1980’s LMN has been growing and packaging all natural hair products that are now available in most natural product stores. I’ll leave a list of the qualities of their products!

• No chemicals or synthetic ingredients
• Made with premium henna and other botanicals
• No ammonia or peroxide

If you don’t know about henna and Cassia, they are plants that can color, condition, and enhance hair. They can provide safe and natural coloring!

My Thoughts

Knowing about Cassia and how to prepare it needs a lot of research. I will not be covering it all in this post, but check out my other post here to find all about Cassia!

I was excited to try cassia for the first time! Light Mountain Natural ( I've seen this brand anywhere from $4-$7) did a great job of giving informative instructions and providing gloves and a plastic cover.

The first thing you will notice about Cassia is the strong smell. It is hard to explain, but it smells like lawn clippings or something really weird like that, but I’ll get into that later. I will be mixing my Cassia with some conditioner, argan oil, Morrocan oil, and water!

During

My first step was pouring about half of the bag into my container and slowly adding about 6 oz of water. 

It was a bit clumpy, so I added about 3 tbs on conditioner. It was still thick, so I added about 6 tbs of argan and morroco oil, which made it creamier and will add more of a conditioning affect. 

In this picture, you can still see some clumps, but I mixed them away and added a bit more conditioner and oil.

Above is my final consistency, which was creamy, but wouldn't drip.  I know what you're thinking, ew. Also, at this point, this smelled like a peach snapple iced tea from the oils and conditioner. I let it sit (cure?) for an hour and a half while I worked out and shampooed my hair.Oh, and I only needed one box for my mid-back length hair and I thought I would need two!

I applied it to my hair and left it for about 2 hours. I hear that Cassia won't stain, but I put plastic bags down just to be safe.

Rinsing it out will be gross. I didn't used shampoo and I used conditioner to work it out of my hair. I conditioned it about 5 times and thought that it was all out of my hair, but I was wrong. Later on when my hair air-dried, it felt gritty and weighted down. 

About 18 hours later, I shampooed my hair. I know you aren't supposed to for 24 hours, but I figured that it couldn't do any harm considering some people shampoo while rinsing it out. 

When I was rinsing it out, I felt like I could run my fingers through my hair. It was amazing!

After

I let my hair air-dry once again. I have thick hair and it felt thicker than usual, but not frizzy, which was a strange feeling, but I liked it! After flat ironing my hair later, it felt thick and nice. I had strong silky hair. I want to try it on my friend with thinner hair, but I don't think she will like the idea of mud-like stuff in her hair.

My experience with Cassia has been a great one! I love the results I got from it! Light Mountain Natural is a great company to buy from because they give you all the instructions you need and they offer it for a cheap price! I totally recommend it!

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Disclaimer: I received these products for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Laline USA Lip Tints Review!

     I have so much to say about these, so I'm going to jump right in!

About Laline USA

     Laline USA is bath and body care company that was started in 1999 by two cousins who made it their mission to create quality products. Now, Laline has over 60 boutiques worldwide offering many different products that range from soap, lotion, fragrance, and other accessories. They believe that only the finest ingredients should be used and that is why they use mineral salts from the Dead Sea and essential oils from France. As I was browsing through the website, I saw a variety of things that I wanted from all different categories. From this, I can tell that many people could shop on this site and easily find something they like! I see a lot of these that are perfect for gifts.

My Thoughts

     I will be talking about the Lip Me Lip Tint in shades Rosetta, Roseberry, and Fairy Dust ($11.95)! My first impression of all of them was how cute they are packaged! Laline branding is very distinct with the crisp, clean, simple, yet high quality look. The lip tints are packaged in small pots and are a little heavier than they look. There is 0.17 oz of actual product, so I’m thinking that the pots are made of a high grade plastic or glass. 

     Also, the lid snaps on easily and securely, so it is something that I can throw in my purse or travel bag and not have to worry about a potential mess. You should apply with a clean finger, cotton bug, or even a lip brush. Since it is summer, you shouldn't leave them out in the sun or heat because they probably will melt, as with all lip products. I didn’t have that problem, but I thought I should remind you!

Rosetta

     The actual color of the product is slightly different in real life (which obviously happens a lot with many stores). On the site, Rosetta looks like a light peach, but in real life it is more of a rosy beige, which I still love. On the lips, the tint is not that pigmented, so it is perfect for the perfect light amount of coverage with lots of shine. I love how it made my lips glossy, but not greasy or sticky. 

     A lot of glosses are bad at making lips sticky, but this is a moisturizing tint.

It keeps your lips moisturized and shiny for about 4 hours if you aren’t eating anything. I applied it around noon and it lasted until dinner. The smell of Rosetta is a subtle sweet scent that I can’t quite put my finger on I am really loving Rosetta!

Roseberry

     Roseberry on the website is actually really close to the color in real life, just a tad lighter. Roseberry is actually very pigmented. I was really surprised because I’ve had lipsticks that aren’t as pigmented as this. Anyway, the color is a pretty peachy coral color and I really like it.

     Roseberry will last for a long time. I would estimate it stays glossy for about 4 hours, but will stain for the rest of the day, which is really nice. This smells just like fruity childhood lip balms, but not as strong of a smell.

Fairy Dust

     Fairy Dust is exactly what it sounds like: sparkles. I love it! There are no high quality lip products that are made for adults that have sparkles in them that I have discovered, other than this. On the site, the picture shows a beige color, but the actual product is a sparkly pale pink. I think this one might be my favorite! I’ve never had anything like it and it is amazing!

     Just like the other ones, the glossy effect stays for about 4 hours. Unlike the other ones, your lips are left with fine pieces of glitter, which is just as magical as it sounds. It also smells like a vanilla cookie. Fairy Dust is like a cute little treat and it’s really awesome.

Overall

     I noticed the lip tints all had a few things in common.

1.       They were glossy and shiny for about 4 hours.

2.       They were really soft. This is kind of hard to describe, but they are very creamy and easy to work with, so don’t shove a finger or cotton bud into the pot.

3.       They aren’t that long lasting (not that I mind)

4.       They are moisturizing

5.       I hope they expand in colors because I’m going to need more.

6.       I love them!

     Alright, that’s just about everything I have to say about these. If you’re looking for some awesome lip tints, totally check these out. I’ll be leaving their links below for you! Also, I wanted to mention if you want to order from Laline for the first time, use promo code "FBPost" for 25% off.

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 Disclaimer: I received these products for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

All About Cassia Obovata and Auriculata!

Hello! I was researching Cassia Obovata and Auriculata and I realized that finding information of them is pretty difficult. Also, from what I've seen, the general consensus is that Obovata and Auriculata are very similar and have the same effects (also I will be referring to both as "Cassia"). I wanted to compile and add information that I've discovered and thought of by myself into one blog post. I hope everyone finds this helpful!

I also wanted to mention I have a review coming up of a Cassia brand that I tried! Stay tuned if you want to read!

What It Is

Cassia is a plant that grows in the mid and far East. It is used for medicinal purposes as well as for hair, skin and nails. Cassia is often connected with Henna, which is a completely different plant. Even though they are different, Cassia is sometimes dubbed as neutral Henna. I have dark hair and I want to use it for conditioning and other purposes, so I'm anticipating that Cassia will not touch my hair color. In darker hair, some people can achieve highlights. In blonde, white, and gray hair, you may experience a yellow-blonde tint.

When you buy Cassia, you will receive a packet of green powder that will have a strong smell of grass and mud. If you have a sensitive sense of smell, perhaps Cassia is not for you or you can add essential oils to mask the smell.

What It Does

Cassia can do all of the following:

• Condition hair
• Make hair shiny
• Make hair softer
• Clear up dandruff and dry scalp
• Thicken Hair (although some say they have sleeker, less frizzy hair)
• Make hair generally healthier
• Add volume to hair (again, some people experience sleeker results)
• Loosen curls and waves 

How to Use

 1. Wash hair with shampoo and do not condition your hair. You can have damp or dry clean hair, but the mixture will spread easier in damp hair.

2. Mix Cassia powder with warm water. (Note: do not use metal while using Cassia as it can cause adverse results.)

3. Add optional additional ingredients. Read on to find out which ingredients and why. When you are finished mixing, you should have a creamy consistency that is in a paste form.

4. Optional: Cover with plastic and  allow to cure for 1-3 hours. Some people do this to allow it to develop.

5.  Apply. You can use an application brush or your hands. I recommend using gloves at this point as the mixture will get under your finger nails. (Ew)

6. Leave on hair for desired amount of time. Cassia can be left on for any time from 30 minutes to 4 hours. 

7. Rinse out Cassia. Be careful not to make a mess. I recommend rinsing with conditioner/oil, but do not shampoo it out. Some people will shampoo it out right after, but usually you should wait 24 hours to shampoo. Whatever works for you!

What You Can Add 

There are lots of things you can add to your mixture for different benefits, so I made a list!

Chamomile Tea- some people achieve highlights from chamomile tea and even adds thickness

Yogurt- added conditioning effects

Honey- honey can add highlights and added conditioning

Oils- more conditioning effects and also can make your mixture easier to apply and can help with the smell of Cassia

Cinnamon- adds warm and red tones

I'm sure that the list could go on and on. Share in the comments what works for you because I curious!  I also wanted to mention that sometimes it is easier to keep your mixture simple. I love how much you can customize your Cassia!

That's all the info that I have! Hope I gave you guys some good info to think about!

bareMinerals Steel Eyeshadow Review!

     Hello everyone! Today I just wanted to share with you one of my favorite eye shadows to work with, which is steel!

About bareMinerals

     bareMinerals is a widely known makeup company who produces all kinds of makeup and skincare products. They do not test on animals or work with any companies that test on animals. Their products are available on QVC, Sephora, boutiques, and their online store. 


My Thoughts

     I've had Steel ($14) for a few months now, and I love it! I am always looking for the perfect metallic gray and this is a beautiful addition to my collection. 

     Okay, I'll start out with the swatches! The swatch on the left is steel alone and the one on the right is steel with a bit of liquid concealer underneath. I also attached a picture of the container.

     As you can see, the liquid concealer makes a huge difference in the color outcome. I always wear a bit of liquid concealer under my eye shadows and pigments to achieve bolder colors. The color may even turn out better if I had used a proper primer, which I don't have at the moment. Do you guys have any suggestions for a new primer? I'm thinking of just picking up the e.l.f. one, but I'm open to hearing everyone's thoughts!

     Now I'll talk about the color itself. You can see that without the primer the shadow is a taupey gray that has some shimmer to it. If I want a more subtle neutral look, it is perfect! With liquid concealer underneath, you can see it takes as a different color. It is way more pigmented with almost a purpley tone to it. Loose eye shadows work really good for me and I have no problem using them, but if you aren't used to loose shadows, practice makes perfect!

     Now I'll show you some pictures of it on me!

      The awesome thing about this color is that I really think so many people can wear this and look great in it! All skin tones, undertones, and eye colors can wear this. 

     And that's everything I have to say about this eye shadow! I totally recommend this to anyone looking for a beautiful silver. I'll see everyone next time (well, virtually at least)!





Disclaimer: I bought the product on my own. All thoughts and opinions are my own.