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Natural Highlights For Winter Fun With SunIn

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Oh, how I love Fall and Winter seasons.  For me, this time of the year means that our Hawaii weather takes a chill pill a bit, but it also means that I tend to take my hair from brown to semi-bold.  This year I was excited to go purple but realized that I hadn’t gotten much sun exposure over the summer months so my natural highlights were non-existent.  Basically, that meant that the purple color would not be as vibrant on my darker brown hair.  To help fix my dilemma (I know, first world problems here), I decided to turn to an old favorite, SunIn.  How does SunIn help with my problem, you say?  Well, read on to get all the details.

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So, my normal hairdresser said that in order for the purple color to show up on my hair (which happened to be darker brown at the moment), I needed to bleach my hair.  Seriously, who has time for a bleach job when I want to be out enjoying the cooler weather?  Also, I just couldn’t see dealing with the damage since I hadn’t used bleach on my hair in over 5 years.  So, I decided to turn to a product I haven’t used in years – but one that saved the day when I was in my teens – SunIn.  SunIn has been around since the 70s and my mom and I used it consistently in the 80s.  I remember spraying it into my hair before heading out to the beach and by the end of the day, well… my hair had beautiful highlights or sunkissed color.  So, to lighten up my hair quickly so that my purple color would take, I thought… Yes, SunIn to the rescue.

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While my purple hair is temporary and washes out, SunIn is one of those products that are tried and true – definitely NOT temporary.  It’s like having sunshine for your hair… well, sort of.  This spray lightener is heat activated (not just sun-activated) so you can lighten your locks with a hair dryer – making it ideal for the colder months.  SunIn is one of those products that will help lighten your hair and brighten blonde to medium brown hair ALL YEAR ROUND.  It’s easy to use, fast and there’s no need to wave a magic wand to get this trick to work – I promise.

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SunIn gives you the same natural highlights that you would get from the sun (think babies or children – how their natural blonds baby hair sparkle in the sunshine) only faster.  SunIn has an advanced conditioning system that includes botanical extracts and special illuminators that give hair that extra dose of shine.  It’s alcohol-free and conditions the hair while it lightens it.  Did I mention you didn’t need the “sun” to get the results you want?  SunIn works with your hair dryer and is quick and painless.  What I love about it is that I don’t have to worry about my scalp burning from having bleach on my hair for hours on end and my hair loves it.

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This is my hair about 3 weeks after I added the purple color. As you can see, the purple is faded, but it wouldn’t have been vibrant or rich enough if I hadn’t lightened it with SunIn first.

I love that SunIn is so easily available to purchase (as it always has been).  I can simply walk into my local Walmart or skip the drive and order it online and I get it when I need it.  Furthermore, the product smells great.  The lemon scent reminds me of summer and freshness – no yucky chemical smells here.

When it comes to products that I know I can count on, SunIn is definitely the one.  I talked to my mom about my hair dilemma a few weeks before I used SunIn and giggled when she told me… “Hey, do you remember SunIn?  Just go pick up a bottle and you’re good!”  Ha ha!  Even mom remembered and she ran out to the store to spruce up her hair too.

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So, how about you?  Do you love your natural highlights from summer to last you year round?  Or, are you looking to add some bold color to your hair and need to lighten your hair up a bit first?  If so, check out SunIn.  At a great deal and no need to visit the salon, I think this product would be a great hit for you too.

 

 

 

Disclaimer:  This post was sponsored by the PRIMP Network.  All opinions are my own, 100% honest & unbiased.

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Everyday Makeup With Affordable Tools from Beauty Junkees

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I’m a wholehearted believer that great makeup application is done with great tools.  But, over the years I’ve learned that your tools or makeup do not need to be expensive or have a luxury price tag to get the job done.  I have tried a variety of different tools from different brands and I can attest that quality and cost are not always one in the same.  Beauty Junkees has easily become one of my favorite makeup brush brands (and makeup brands for that matter) and today I’m sharing with all of you a new collection of brushes.

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Beauty Junkees is a brand I’ve talked about here on the blog many times.  I’ve recommended their products to many friends and readers over the years and it’s become a favorite of mine to use for just about every and any occasion.  What I love about Beauty Junkees is that they are so affordable, that it makes creating your everyday makeup looks an absolute breeze.  Beauty Junkees brushes and cosmetic products are sold via their website and on their Amazon Storefront.

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Let’s talk about their new Duo Fiber Collection.  Retailing for just $29.97, this set includes 6 brushes and come with a faux leather zip-up bag.  Each brush is labeled with its use/name so that beginners or pros can utilize the tool for what it’s for.  The 6 piece Duo Fiber Makeup Brush Set has long and short synthetic hairs to pick up and distribute the perfect amount of makeup.  Each application will provide a sheer, flawless, skin-perfecting finish.  Back in my freelance days I often used duo-fiber brushes to apply cream and liquid products so that it left the skin and application soft and blended.  The short bristles hold the product, while the long bristles blend to a featherweight finish.  These brushes work great with liquids, creams, and powders.  They are ideal brushes for acneic, scarred, dry or aging skin.  Each brush comes with a solid wood handle with double crimped copper ferrules.  I love how soft these are and the fact that there is such a great selection of brush type in this set.  You can literally create a look using just this set of brushes, from foundation and concealer down to the eye makeup and highlight.  These brushes do not shed and are just perfect considering the price point and how affordable they are.

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The Pro Powder set comes with 3 brushes and retails for $19.97.  This gorgeous brush set also comes in a faux leather zip-up bag and is also labeled for easy to use simplicity.  The 3 Piece Pro Powder Makeup Brush Set is best used to apply powder all over the face and body for that gorgeous, polished finish.  These brushes work great with loose, pressed, minerals, blush, contour and highlighter powders and I love how soft and fluffy they are.  They are made with high density synthetic Taklon bristles and are vegan-friendly.  Each brush comes with a solid wood handle, double crimped copper ferrule and is created to not shed.  I love this set because it is the perfect type of brush for an effortless application or all over color.  Did I mention these were soft?  My gosh, they are so soft that it’s hard to not want to pet them 😉

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I’m always excited to try new products from the Beauty Junkees line.  The brand has flourished and extended their line of products a lot since I first started using the brand about three years ago.  With over 200 makeup brushes in my collection, I find that I will always pull for a Makeup Junkees brush before any other brand.  I am also a huge fan of the different makeup they now have available – from eyeshadows to blush and highlight (lippies and brow products too).  Beauty Junkees is becoming one of my favorite brands for a wide selection of beauty products.  You can search {Beauty Junkees} on the blog and read up on some of my favorites from the brand.

If you’re like me and love a minimal makeup look or go for a glammed up smoky eye, I definitely suggest checking out what Beauty Junkees has to offer.  I think that price really doesn’t always determine the quality and in this case, the quality surpasses the price point making these brush sets an absolute steal.

Wanna get more information on these sets and more from the brand?  Head on over to http://www.beautyjunkees.com/

 

 

 

Disclaimer:  The products featured in this post were sent for review consideration.  All opinions are my own, 100% honest & unbiased.  Affiliate links are posted throughout.

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Sleep Styler, As Seen on Shark Tank – Demo & Overall Thoughts

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About two months ago I received a fun package in the mail.  In the package was the Sleep Styler in Large.  Let’s just say I was super excited and couldn’t wait to try it out.  She Sleep Styler was featured and backed by Lori Greiner from ABC’s hit show, Shark Tank.  Now, I watch Shark Tank so you can only imagine how gitty I was to try another product from Shark Tank once again.  What made me more excited to try this out, is that I actually watched this episode of Shark Tank when The Sleep Styler was featured and I was definitely swooning over the product before it landed at my door step.

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The Sleep Styler was invented by Tara Brown.  As a mother who also worked, her goal was to be able to cut down the drying time and styling time for her hair so her routine wouldn’t be as lengthy.  The Sleep Styler curls your hair while you sleep and helps to save an hour of styling time.  You can achieve beautiful styles with effortless work and it’s perfect for heat free styling.  Each roller is marshmallow soft with a  memory-foam core that makes it comfortable to sleep in and each microfiber material holds 4-5 times its weight in water, drying the hair super fast.

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If you’ve been reading my blog or stopping by now and then, you know that I have naturally curly hair.  My curl pattern ranges between a 2c 3a and on a good day, 3a 3b if I have been caring for my hair properly.  It’s taken me a while to get my hair back to where I want it and I’ve finally embraced my curls, but that also means that I try to use as little heat on my hair as possible.  I really became excited about this product when I find out that it was a hair styling system that not only saves time and money, but it doesn’t cause any damage to the hair.

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Using this product means that I truly need to take my time learning how to use it.  The first time I used it, I tried to take my curls and make them straight.  My hair at the time was past my buttocks in length and it was near to impossible to get all of my hair onto two of the rollers (stacked on each other).  I had parts of my hair (my lengths) that looked straight, while other parts still had curl and frizz.

After trying that and knowing that I just couldn’t make it work with my long hair, I figured I would test out the curly method.  Large barrel and voluminous curls are great for that glam and beachy look so I figured I would test it out and see how it worked for me.

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It was interesting and you can see me put on the rollers in this video demo here.  

Putting the Sleep Styler in my long hair was a challenge, but I love that the product itself is lightweight.  The rollers are really soft and while I struggled to sleep with it the first time I used it to curl my hair, I tried it again and it worked well (so long as I didn’t use my CPAP mask).  I also cut off about 7 inches from my hair last week and found it to be much easier than when I tried to curl my hair with it originally.

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My curls directly after removing The Sleep Styler from my hair.

As you can see from the photo above, it left my curls quite smooth and larger in size from my smaller and tighter natural curls.  I loved that it locked in the fragrance I had on my hair from shampoo and conditioner and my hair was left shiny and had a lot less frizz.  The Sleep Styler’s 100% micro fiber materials absorbed the moisture in my hair while remaining dry to the touch and it is perfect for bombshell curls that are voluminous and full.

My natural curls

 

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My curls after using the Sleep Styler overnight

While the longer rollers are meant for long hair, I did notice that it still left the hair near the crown of my head a bit bare.  I used one and a half packages of rollers on my hair but felt like I could have used it differently or used some of the small rollers on the top of my head for maximum coverage.

Overall, I think the product is genius.  I have been using it on nights when I just don’t have the time to let my hair sit and dry naturally.  It’s been awesome just for drying my hair, but it also works really nicely to help smooth out my hair length so it’s not as frizzy.  When I want an easy style without the fuss, I will use this to help with a no mess, no heat look.  I’ve been using this product now for about two months (the video demo was filmed about 3 weeks ago) and have found what works and what doesn’t.  Of course, I can’t use my CPAP mask on nights I have the Sleep Styler in, but I find that I can still get lots of use out of this product and I’ve been enjoying it so far.  I think my nieces would love this as well as my sisters and it’s perfect for those who are always on the go.

Head on over to my demo here or check out the video embedded for a look at how I put on this product to create curls for the first time.  Plus, I get real with all of you as we chit chat about how it worked for me.

You can check out all the details on this product and purchase your own at https://www.thesleepstyler.com

Have you checked out or tried the Sleep Styler before?  If so, what are your thoughts?  If not, do you think this may be something you’ll sneak a peak at?

 Disclaimer:  The product featured in this post was sent for review consideration.  All opinions are my own, 100% honest & unbiased.  Affiliate links are posted through out.

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Makeup Monday – Summer Greens, FOTD Featuring BeYu Cosmetics

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I’m so excited to share a makeup look for all of you on this beautiful “Makeup Monday”.  Today is extra special because I have a Guest Writer here on Honeygirl’s World and this will be her first post that she shares with you.  Those of you that have been around the blog or my YouTube channel for a while may have seen my little sister Harmony stop in and share a smile.  Today she’ll be sharing a little information and her FOTD featuring BeYu Cosmetics.  Please join me in welcoming her to my site.

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On my face I am wearing BeYu Cosmetics.  I have on the Color Patch Eye Palette 348-4303 which has green tones with gold undertones and shimmer.  My eyes are lined with BeYu soft liner 667 for eyes which is a teal metallic, while on my lashes is BeYu Beauty Queen Volume Waterproof Mascara in black. The mascara itself is a very thin formula, so none of my lashes clumped together, making for effortless application. First coat already defined the lash length, and as I kept applying it was a very buildable and it was not a thick formula. Although the wand was bigger than my regular mascara, I had no problem applying the mascara at all and particularly loved the lightweight feeling after application.

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I have lined and filled in my lips with BeYu soft liner 5954 for lips, an almost burnt orange, without being so intense.  On top of that I am wearing BeYu catwalk volume gloss.  It is said to be an instant lip plumper and it does seem to have the effect of Plumping my lips.  It is a thick consistency but it’s not too uncomfortable on the lips.  It definitely is a gloss so of course, it will transfer should I eat or drink anything and I would need to reapply but it pairs perfectly with the soft lip liner, color matching perfectly with the lip liner.

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The eyeshadows are very soft it feels like I have nothing on and there was absolutely no fallout, yet the color pigments shine beautifully in the light, reflecting every speck of iridescence. The mascara caught every single Lash on my eyes and is not heavy or thick. The soft liner pencils for lip and for eyes glided on smoothly and their color payoff is quite excellent as well.

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Normally I prefer a matte eyeshadow as a base in any one of my pallets but for these quads, I think that every single shade available is gorgeous and easily wearable. Freely mix and match the shades to your individual preference, but quite honestly each quad has Shades that you could pair with anything and take with you on the go the only thing that I wish is that there were some form of mirror that came with the quads but I was able to use mirrors that I had already on hand.

Stay tuned for other looks using different quads and products from BeYu in the future, as well as a full review of some of the products you have seen displayed in this post.

Thank you Harmony for contributing to Honeygirl’s World.

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Maui Muse Recap – Fashion Forward With MAC Cosmetics at the Andaz Wailea Resort

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You know, living on a small little island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean usually means that I get left out when it comes to events focused on beauty, etc.  It’s not that I’m literally left out, but the fact is that many of those events don’t happen here in the islands.  So, when they do – I make sure to attend and soak up as much information as I possibly can.  About a week ago I was invited to attend the Maui Muse (which I shared about prior to the event here). I was excited to attend and my little sister came along with me to get a little knowledge for herself.  The Maui Muse is the first event held here on Maui and was hosted by the Andaz Wailea Resort.

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The Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort was absolutely excited to launch their new series hosted on the property, dubbed Maui Muse.  This event features various artists across fashion, photography, music, beauty, wellness and much much more.  The Maui Muse series at Andaz Maui will be offering guests the opportunity to learn new crafts from some of the world’s leading experts.

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To kick off the launch, the first event was held on Tuesday, May 9th from 10am to 12pm and featured MAC Cosmetics as the Maui Muse guest.  This gave guests at the resort as well as locals a chance to learn expert tips and tricks on a natural and easy beauty makeup look that can withstand the humid Hawaii weather.  MAC Regional Makeup Artist Rebekah Higa.  This event was hosted in a private room with a gorgeous view of the ocean.  Rebekah performed a live demonstration that provided a plethora of techniques, suggested products and more to create a show stopping but “perfect for Hawaii” look.

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I am a huge believer in continued learning, no matter how much you already know – there’s always room for improvement.  Attending this event allowed me to get a personal makeup lesson without sacrificing a comfortable location or all the details.  I think it’s also very important that when learning to apply makeup – it’s geared towards the weather and location the makeup will be worn.  Many don’t realize that Hawaii weather makes makeup practically melt and great techniques and little tips and trips make a huge difference in application as well as longevity.

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As an attendee, I received a little treat bag with face charts and a few samples of the products that were used in creating the makeup look – MAC Strobe Cream, MAC Lightful C Tinted Cream SPF 30 with Radiance Booster, MAC False Lashes Extreme Black, and samples of the MAC Shadescents and Lipsticks.

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It’s always exciting and fun for me to attend these types of events because I’m reminded of the little details I tend to miss on a daily basis.  Makeup is an artform and it’s fun to watch others get creative while learning a trick or two that I may not have remembered or never learned.  I also get quite ecstatic when I get to learn about new products.  Rebekah Higa (MAC Regional Training Makeup Artist) was so fun to watch and my sister and I surely learned a lot while attending.I’m not quite sure when the next Maui Muse event will be, but I’ll be sure to share it here should I get the information to do so.  I definitely suggest checking it out and take advantage of this service that the resort offers.  Besides, where else can you go and sit with a view like this one while learning a specific craft?

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For more information you can call Andaz Maui Concierge at 808-243-4703.

Thank you Andaz Maui and Maui Muse for including me to take part in this event.  I had a blast and look forward to the next.

Disclaimer:  I was invited to this event for editorial coverage.  All opinions are my own, 100% honest & unbiased.  Not sponsored.

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