Gurin Ceramic Flat Iron Hair Straighten Review & Video Demo

Hello loves, today I have a quick review as well as a video demo of the Gurin Ceramic/tourmaline Hair Straightener!! This product was sent to me for free to review, however all thoughts and opinions are my own. First off I must disclaim, I don't often straighten my hair because of how time consuming it is, so I was pleasantly surprised with how quickly and easily I was able to straighten my hair with this straightener. You will see in the video demo how well it works, and just a heads up - I also have a demo of how to create curls with this straightener too!

I have owned, in the past, very expensive straighteners - you know - the ones they sell for like $200 at the kiosks in the mall!? Yes I had purchased twice before those expensive ones, and always ended up with problems with them... Either they broke quickly or took forever to straighten my hair.

I am not very patient with my hair (main reason why I dont ever do anything with it!) and so I want to be able to straighten thicker pieces of my hair at once. I was never able to do that with my other straighteners. So I was happy that I could get away with that with this one from Gurin! The other thing I am happy about with this straightener is the price. Its only $24.95 on amazon PLUS free shipping!! Purchase it here.

Product Description:

1. Straighten, flip and curl your hair
2. Adjustable temperature from 240F to 450F (120C - 220C) to suit all hair types
3. Ceramic/tourmaline plates create a shinier, silkier finish in lesser time
4. 1.25 inch plate width, wide enough for any hair length and hair types, yet narrow enough for bangs
5. Transform frizzy, dull hair into gorgeous straight, sleek locks

Want to see this straightener in action!? Watch the video below:

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Disney Fairies Inspired Makeup Series | Silvermist

Hello beauties, as you can see I have another Disney Fairy Inspired look to share with you! Silvermist is such a pretty little fairy, and even though I dont prefer to wear blue or cool toned shadows much, I really love how this look turned out! What about you!?

If you like this series and would like to join along in the fun, I definitely encourage you to! Create your own Silvermist inspired look and share it with me here or on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Hashtag #AgapeLoveGirlLooks and/or #DisneyFairiesInspiredMakeupSeries that way I can see them and Id love to feature some as well!

There is no video tutorial for this look, and I most likely wont do videos for these looks. Unless its highly requested and then I may consider it. ♥ So let me know. Also.. Which Fairy should I create a look for next?

Details on this look:

Face:

MBA Anti-Aging Mineral Foundation #6

MBA Healing Blush 'Berry Cool'

MBA Mineral Concealer

MBA Bronzer 'Cocoa Glow'

MBA Dazzle Dust 'Gimmer'

Eyes:

MBA Shadow Poxy (Primer)

MBA Shadows: Nudey Booty, Lucky, Champ, I.Q., and Lurkey

MBA Twinkle Dust Sparkle FX in 'Aqua'

MBA Gel Liner Black

MBA Lashes 'Babydoll'

Lips:

MBA Lipstick 'Pink-a-Boo' topped with Twinkle Dust Sparkle FX in 'Aqua'

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Makeup Monday #107

Hello Beauty Babes, and happy Makeup Monday to you! Makeup Monday is a fun linky party dedicated to all things makeup & beauty. ♥ If you are a beauty blogger or have a beauty related post, I'd love to invite you to join in and link up below!

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Pura D'or Organic Anti-Hair Loss Therapy GIVEAWAY

Hello beauty babes, lets talk about hair today! Recently I received a bottle of Pura D'or premium organic argan oil based Hair Loss Prevention Shampoo and their Lavender Vanilla Conditioner to try out and review for you! I have been using it a couple weeks and what I can tell you right now, is that I am very impressed with my hair since using both the shampoo and conditioner! My hair has just felt so healthy and has a texture and softness about it that I have never felt in my hair before!

Initially I didn't think I would like using these products. When I first used them I found the shampoo didn't lather as much as I am used to with other shampoo's. So I worried that it wasn't cleaning my hair properly! And the conditioner didn't instantly smooth and soothe my hair in the shower as I am used to with other conditioners. With my hair being thicker(ish) and wavy in texture I worried it would be a pain to brush out after the shower. Surprisingly, though, it wasn't! Once my hair tried it felt amazing... Clean, soft, bouncy and hydrated. I was amazed, and can only imagine with continued use my hair will only get better.

 

I am very harsh on my hair, since I constantly dye it, so this is a nice gentle treat for my hair because this shampoo is organic and contains no harsh chemicals! It claims to nourishing hair follicles with essential nutrients to reverse any damage and begin the healing process, and I can already tell a difference in my hair! The conditioner which contains coconut and vegetable proteins help hydrate, heal and repair damaged hair from root to end without adding weight or buildup. I am thoroughly enjoying both the shampoo and conditioner and the benefits I already see in my hair since using!!

 

Now if you are curious about trying Pura D'or products, I completely recommend. And right now is a great time to buy, because they are giving away 1oz bottles of Argan Oil with any purchase!! Want to try before you buy? Be sure to enter to win your choice of Shampoo or Conditioner in the giveaway below:

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Valentines Day Mani Inspiration + Tips

Hello loves! With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I thought I would bring you a some inspiration for a super easy sweet heart mani. Ive even included some photos below of the process to show you just how quick and easy this nail design is to do. All you need are some dotting tools, washi tape, scissors and any nail polish shades your heart desires! I used a couple China Glaze Polishes from their Lights in a Tangle Set, and then an L.A. Colors polish 'Pink Bubbles'.

Dotting tool set & China Glaze set c/o Loxa Beauty - Shop Loxa & use code AGAPE10 for $10 off of $75 or more!!

As you can see, to make a practically perfect heart all you need to do is cut the shape from the washi tape and then use it as a stencil on your nail! Washi tape is perfect to use because its sticky enough to hold well as a stencil. But its not too sticky to where it will pull off your polish! Still, be sure your base polish is completely dry before applying the washi tape.

This cute mani was done on my daughter's nails. She is really into nail art and even has her own nail art instagram page! Check it out here. ♥

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Grow Your Lashes with Lanakin! (Before Photos)

Hello loves, just wanted to pop in today to share some "before" photos with you! I will soon be trying out LANAKIN, a product to help grow lashes!! Above are my lashes as they are now, my "before" photos. For now I am just doing the 2 week trial to see how well it works, but I will be updating you all for sure with the results! I cant wait to compare these to the "after" photos.

Unlike other lash accelerators, which are usually a liquid you apply to directly to your lashes, Lanakin is a natural supplement that works from within! Lanakin claims it does not have any harmful side effects such as discoloration of the skin around the eyes or vision impairment and that it works with your body to boost proteins which are essential for hair growth. Not only is it supposed to be a lash booster, but its studies report improvement in hair, skin and nails!

I am super excited to give it a try, and hope to have some great results to share with you in the near future! If you're curious about LANAKIN, you can learn more here.

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Makeup Monday #106

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This includes but not limited to beauty reviews, how-to's, hauls, giveaways, mani's, and hair/makeup look inspirations.

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Get The Look | ColourPop Cosmetics

Hello beauty babes, thanks for stopping by! I am thrilled to bring you another Get The Look video tutorial featuring the unique and wonderful Colourpop Cosmetics!! CP really seems to be all the rage right now, and for good reason... Their products are gorgeous, very unique and best part - SUPER AFFORDABLE!! Their "Super Shock Shadows" are unlike anything I have ever seen before, not quite a cream and not a powder. The only thing I can think to compare them too are the Loreal Infallible shadows, only the CP ones are a little creamier and almost cushioned to the touch. And GIRL, do they pack on the color!

This is another super sultry look that I am just LOVING! This burgundy shade is giving major LIFE to my green eyes!!! But all of these shadows are absolutely just stunning. I used shadows from two ColourPop Collections, Megan Naik & Minx Society. Ive got swatches at the end of this post, as well as at the end of the video tutorial! Hope you enjoy. ♥

 Details on my lashes and lipstick, below, and the tutorial for this eye look is at the very end of this post.  Give this look a try - then be sure to share a photo and tag me or hashtag #AgapeLoveGirlLooks! I love seeing the looks you create inspired by the ones I share!! ♥

-Mink lashes by Lina Lashes, I received them in my December BoxyCharm box and absolutely LOVE them!

-On my lips I am wearing a mixture of two LE ColourPop Cosmetics Lippe Stix in Clover & Deja! (Sorry that these are no longer available, but they were the only CP lippies I have - and I wanted to keep the look cohesive!)

-Earrings are from a boutique in Las Vegas

-Shirt is from Maurices

The Megan Naik Collection includes the following shades:

Farah- Deep brown in a Matte finish
Lectra- Deepened burgundy with pink violet glitter in a Metallic finish

Amira- Antique gilded gold with multi- coloured and multi- dimensional glitter in a Metallic finish

Onai- Creamy white with blue violet opalescent duo chrome in a Satin finish 

The Minx Society Night Out Collection includes the following shades: 

Roulette–True matte black / Matte Finish

Get Lucky– Intense ultra-metallic, liquid-like true gold

Girly– Creamy vanilla with a flash of pink and gold duo chrome finish / Metallic Finish

On The Rocks– Vibrant true bronze with gold and violet glitter

If you want to see just how I created this look, I invite you to watch the video tutorial below!



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MBA Cosmetics Pretties

Hello beauty babes, thanks for popping in today. Ive got some pretty makeup eye candy to share with you. I have sort of been missing photography. Just a little bit. So I decided to satisfy the craving with a little makeup photo shoot. Of course my subjects just so happen to be my favorite indie makeup company MBA Cosmetics! I really enjoyed putting this ultra girly photo shoot together, so I hope you enjoy them as I do.

Dazzle Dust is so pretty and sparkly! This is the shade Glimmer (Gold), but it also comes in Diamond (white), Glisten (Pink), and Fantasy (bronze)! Dust it on your body or mix with lotion for instant sparkle and glam! Or use as a high light, or blush/bronzer topper!!

Shadows shown here are Mermaid, Pink Diamonds & Karma. ♥

I absolutely LOVE the lipstick packaging here. So pretty! Lipstick shown here is Flirt.

For those of you curious, the camera I use is the Canon Rebel T3i! The  Pearl Necklace is Premier Designs, the Flower Necklace is from Brina Box, the cute makeup brushes are from Forever21, and the pretty heart mirror is from eBay!

Which of these photos were your favorite? Did you enjoy this post? If so, let me know, I think I may do more in the near future! ♥

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