InstaNatural Stretch Mark & Scar Cream Review

I had the pleasure of trying InstaNatural's Stretch Mark & Scar Cream, Organic Argan Oil, and Hyaluronic Acid Serum over the past few weeks and I just have to say that they are all wonderful! Stretch Mark & Scar Cream- I was excited that it's full of natural and organic ingredients - such as Vitamin C, Cocoa Butter, Rosehip Oil, & Mango Butter, so I felt comfortable putting it on my skin. Let me tell you this is a great cream for all over! It made my hands and feet SO soft and moisturized! I applied the cream each morning and in the evening before bed and I actually did notice my scars and stretch marks begin to fade! I did not have any skin irritations while using this cream and would defiantly recommend this product to men AND women!! For more information about this product please click here Organic Argan Oil- InstaNatural had me at "ONLY ONE PREMIUM INGREDIENT: Grade I - 100% Pure, Certified Organic, Cold-Pressed, Unrefined and All Natural Argan Oil. No fillers, binders or artificial ingredients". I have always heard wonderful things about Argan Oil so I was VERY excited to get to try it out for myself! Who knew it had so many uses?! This Organic Argan Oil goes on your skin smooth and dries quickly leaving your skin feeling AMAZING not oily and sticky! I was so excited about it I had to let my mom try it out too! Guess what? She loved it too!! I also tried it on my hair and it left my hair so soft and smooth. I am so glad that I tried this I am HOOKED! To find out more information about InstaNatural Organic Argan Oil click here Hyaluronic Acid Serum- VEGAN. PURE, NATURAL & ORGANIC NO parabens, fragrances, additives or alcohol. As you may know I have eczema so I have to be very careful what I use on my face, it is EXTREMELY sensitive! This serum was great! It went on easily, absorbs quickly and followed with the Organic Argan Oil it left my skin feeling amazing! These will defiantly be part of my skin care routine! to find out more about Hyaluronic Acid Serum click here I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Easy TMNT Nail Art

Here is the 3rd nail art tutorial for today as promised!

My 5 year old daughter is currently all about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, she was even Leonardo for Halloween. She also has a habit of chewing on her nails but if they are painted sometimes she won't chew on them--this design lasted her a WEEK! That is a record in my household, normally it is gone by the end of the day! This design is quick (have you ever tried to paint a child's nails? omg. lol) and simple!

Difficulty: Easy

TOOLS:
               1.Green polish- I used NYC in High Line Green
               2. Red polish- I used NYC in Columbus Circle Crimson
               3. Blue polish- I used Pure Ice in French Kiss
               4. Purple polish- I used SH striper in Purple Violet
               5. Orange polish- I used Sinful Colors in Cloud 9
               6. White polish- I used Sinful Colors in Snow Me White
               7. Black polish- I used Salon Perfect in Black Ink
               8. Clear Glitter polish- I used Milani in Diamond Dazzle
               9. Dotting tool/toothpick

STEPS:

1. Start off by painting all of your nails with the green nail polish. Allow to try. 

2. Next on all of your fingers but your ring finger, Using the RED, BLUE, PURPLE, and ORANGE draw a thick stripe across your nails to represent each mask. (one color per nail) On your ring finger put a layer or two of the glitter nail polish over the green to add some sparkle.

3. Once the masks are dry- grab your white nail polish and dotting tool and add 2 white dots to each mask for the eyes. Allow to dry completely. 

4. Now using a smaller dotting tool or toothpick add small black dots for the pupils on the white eyes.  Add a top coat when everything is dry and go find some bad guys! 

My daughter absolutely loved this manicure, she would show everyone she came across! :) 
  

  If you try this manicure or any of my other tutorials I would love to see it!  You can upload it to my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/inkandcupcakeshttps://www.facebook.com/inkandcupcakes
  or tag me on instagram with hashtag #inkandcupcakes. 
Don't forget to follow me on Twitter @inkandcupcakes
 
Thank You!!
xoxo Sarah
 

Simple Sparkle Manicure

I bought 2 new nail polishes recently to add to my collection NYC Precious Peacock and Orchid Teal Me A Secret. I fell in love with these colors as soon as I saw them and wanted to do a simple manicure to showcase the gorgeous colors.This manicure is simple and who doesn't love a little sparkle? ;)

Difficulty: Easy

Tools:   
          1. Emerald polish- I used NYC Precious Peacock 
          2. Teal Polish- I used Orchid Teal Me A Secret
          3. Clear Top Coat- I used NYC Long Wearing in 271 Extra Shiny Top Coat
          4. Loose glitter- I used a light blue in a diamond shape- but yellow, clear, green, just about any color would look good!
          5. toothpick to pick up the glitter and position it

STEPS:

1.Begin by painting your Thumb, Ring Finger, and Pinky with the TEAL polish.
  Now using the EMERALD paint your Index Finger and Middle Finger.
*in the #1 picture this is only after ONE coat. If you need to after the polish is dry add another coat or 2 or 3 (like I did for the NYC polish)haha... until the polish isn't opaque* 

2. Now add a clear coat on one nail at a time and using the toothpick dip the tip in the clear top coat and pick up a single piece of glitter and make a line of glitter going down the center of your nail-starting at the base of the nail and only going to the center. When your toothpick won't pick up the glitter simply dip it into the top coat again. I decided to make 3 lines of glitter on each nail ( one in the middle and one line on each side) The glitter I used was diamond shaped so I used 3 pieces of glitter for each line. Repeat on all nails.
When you are done add a top coat and you are done!

I really like how the glitter shines in the sunlight but is not too much to take away from the beautiful nail polish itself.  I hope you enjoy this simple tutorial! 

If you try this manicure or any of my other tutorials I would love to see it!  You can upload it to my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/inkandcupcakeshttps://www.facebook.com/inkandcupcakes
  or tag me on instagram with hashtag #inkandcupcakes. 
Don't forget to follow me on Twitter @inkandcupcakes
 
Thank You!!
xoxo Sarah

EASY DiY Leopard Print Mani/Pedi

Hello! It has been a while since I have posted a nail art tutorial and I promised this one a few weeks ago (sorry!!), so today you are in for a treat! I will have not 1 but 3 NEW easy DiY Nail Art Tutorials!! The 1st one is for all you leopard animal print lovers... This look is simple and classic. It's neutral so it will go with anything and not to mention it's adorable! :) Enjoy!

As always if you have any suggestions leave me a comment!

Difficulty: Easy

Tools:    
             1.Black striper polish- I used Salon Perfect in Black Ink
             2. Nude polish- I used OPI in Infatuation
             3. White polish- I used Sinful Colors in Snow Me White
             4. Brown polish- I used Sinful Colors in Nirvana
             5. Shimmery nude/Bronze polish- I used OPI in Cozu-Melted in the Sun
             6. Dotting tool/toothpick
             7. Clear Top Coat


STEPS: 

1. Begin by painting all of your nails with the nude nail polish and allow to dry completely. Next using the white nail polish paint the tips of your nails white (like a french manicure). It is okay if your lines aren't completely straight, we can cover the imperfections with the leopard print! ;) 

2. Now the fun part! Using your dotting tool and Brown polish--begin making small ovals/circles of all sizes on the tips of your nails.  All leopard spots are different, so have fun with it! Once the brown is dry go over some of the brown dots with the shimmery nude/bronze polish to give it a more 3-D look.

3. Grab the black striper and begin making circles, "C" shapes, and brackets [ ] around the spots. Don't forget to add a few random black spots in between the brown spots as filler. 

When the polish is dry add your clear top coat and TADA!!!! You are done! That wasn't so hard was it??   In the last picture you can see I did a matching Leopard Print Pedicure. I did the same concept but I decided to be a little flashier on the big toes by making the leopard print design go across the toe, then added some loose black nail gems as some of the spots for some extra bling!


  If you try this manicure or any of my other tutorials I would love to see it!  You can upload it to my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/inkandcupcakeshttps://www.facebook.com/inkandcupcakes
  or tag me on instagram with hashtag #inkandcupcakes. 
Don't forget to follow me on Twitter @inkandcupcakes
 
Thank You!!
xoxo Sarah
 

Azure Naturals Ultimate Vitamin C Skin Repair Serum Review

I don't know about you all but I am always in the market to try new things for my skin. I have dry sensitive skin and eczema on my "T" zone, and with the cooler months approaching quickly my skin needed some TLC. I recently tried the Azure Naturals Ultimate Vitamin C Skin Repair Serum. After looking some stuff about it I found that it has 20% Vitamin C, Vegan Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E, and Amino Complex in it and is an Organic skin repair serum. The Azure Naturals Ultimate Vitamin C Skin Repair Serum contains No Alcohol, No Parabens, Gluten Free, Plant Based, No GMO's, Cruelty Free and Never Tested On Animals!!! *YAY* So this made me VERY intrigued and I had to try it! I ordered it from Amazon and it arrived within a few days. 

So let's get down to it, what did I think? I loved it!! It did not irritate my skin, no redness! It does not leave my skin feeling oily or wet. It goes on very easily and dries quickly. I am not one to wear a bunch of makeup unless it is a special occasion, but this is something I can definitely use everyday before my moisturizer in my daily skin care routine.

 If you are interested please click here to find out more information or purchase. You will be glad you did! :)




 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Fun and Function Weighted Sash Review

As you may or may not know I have a 5 year old daughter who has Autism as well as Sensory Processing Disorder or SPD. If you do not know what SPD is please click here to find out more. I was very pleased with the Fun and Function Sash. It came with 1 & 1/2 lbs of weight to add to the sash in 1/2lb bags. I got it for my daughter to try because I have heard great things about weighted products with children on the spectrum. It is made very well and can be used to carry lots of things with all of the pockets! If anyone knows my daughter they know she always has at LEAST a handful of small toys with her at all times, so the zippered pouches are very handy!! The fact that the sash has the reflector strips around the edges and at the hips is an added bonus! It is easy to wear and my daughter really liked it. I would defiantly recommend the Fun and Function Weighted Sash to everyone! I think it is a wonderful and multifunctional product. #FunAndFunction Go check out their website! www.FunAndFunction.com They have SO many neat tools to help!!

Product Description: Fun and Function has created this comfortable weighted sash known for its calming sensory input, + cool compartments for stashing favorite objects + safety features. The Ergo Weighted Sash positions weight from shoulder to hip as well as across and down through the trunk, providing just-right deep pressure to help you calm and organize. Provides the benefits of a weighted vest with the flexible styling and comfort of a sash. Made of mesh material with 6 zippered compartments that can hold pens, fidgets, money, keys or the weights. Sleek reflector strips around the edges and at the hips completes the multi-tasking abilities of this incredible wearable wonder! Improve attention and reduce fidgeting with one sash or wear two sashes (criss-crossed) if recommended by child's therapist. One size fits all. Crafted by Fun and Function. Patented. Ages 8- Adult. http://funandfunction.com/1-1-2lb-ergo-weighted-sash.html I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Ghoulish Manicure

Hello Ghouls! I decided to try another simple Halloween inspired manicure anyone can do! It's bright and colorful without being too busy. There are ghosts, jack-o-lanterns, glitter, and stitched tips. I call it the Ghoulish Manicure.

 Let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions! 

As always the step-by-step instructions are down below. Enjoy!

Difficulty: Easy

TOOLS:
1. White nail polish-i used Petites in French White 2.Dark purple nail polish-I used Sinful Colors in Amethyst 3.Lime Green polish-I used Pure Ice in Wild Thing 4.Orange nail polish- I used Sinful Colors in Cloud 9
5.Black striper polish- I used Salon Perfect in Black Ink 6.Black Glitter polish- I used Salon Perfect in Black Diamond
7.Dotting Tool/toothpick 
8.Clear Top Coat--I used NYC Long Wearing Extra Shiny

STEPS:

1. Begin by painting your: thumbs-purple, ring fingers-orange, pinky-black glitter.
Next paint the tips of your other fingers the following colors: index-lime green and middle finger-purple. Allow to dry. 

2. Grab your black striper polish and draw the face for the jack-o-lantern on your ring fingers-i drew 2 triangles for eyes, an upside down triangle for the nose and a crooked smile. After you have finished with your ring fingers let's draw some stitches on your index and middle fingers!
Index and Middle fingers-using the black striper polish-draw a straight line on the top of the colored tip you painted in step 1 across your finger. Now add 4-5 smaller lines going through the long line. They do not have to be straight-have fun with it!

3. On to the thumb! Using your white polish drag the brush from the side of your finger to the center of your thumb, to make the ghost. Take your time and if you need to you can go over it again to get a more rounded shape for the head. Allow to dry completely!!!!

4. Grab your dotting tool and black polish and give that ghost a face! I added to eyes and a larger got for the mouth.  After all of your nails are dry add your top coat and you are done! :)

 If you try this manicure or any of my other tutorials I would love to see it!  You can upload it to my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/inkandcupcakes
  or tag me on instagram with hashtag #inkandcupcakes. 
Don't forget to follow me on Twitter @inkandcupcakes
  Thank You!!
xoxo Sarah