Makeup by One Direction Rock Me Nail Varnish and Liquilights Glow Gloss

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Hey guys!  Today's products were sent to me for review through Brandbacker and sponsored by Markwin International.  I received the new Makeup by One Direction Limited Edition Rock Me Nail Varnish and Liquilights Glow Gloss kits to review.  The kits all come in awesome packaging with the band member's signatures on it.  Die-hard fans will likely want to keep the packaging.  Product descriptions in italics below from Markwins International.

ROCK ME NAIL KIT, featuring NEON UV-REACTIVE Nail Varnish and UV-REACTIVE GLITTER nail toppings that add even more sizzle to your mani, for nails that light up day and night.
Sprinkle the glitter over wet polish for a subtle accent, or go for the glitz and dip your entire wet mani in mega-watt sparkle!

Nail Varnish:

Happily- UV iced blue glitter
Moments- UV neon pink
Diana- UV 3D holographic

Glitter Toppings:
Kicks- UV snow cone blue
Not Afraid- UV electrified pink glitter
Star- UV holo glitter

Makeup by One Direction - Happily

This is three coats of Happily with one coat of Seche Vite.  Personally I didn't really care for how it applies and looks on the nail.  It looks patchy and uneven and that's even after using two coats of basecoat to smooth over any ridges that I have.  I love this colour, but it was tricky to work with.  I tried a number of things to smooth it out and didn't have much success.  I wouldn't consider it an iced blue either, it's definitely more cobalt blue to me.

Makeup by One Direction - Happily with Kicks

Kicks is the glitter that comes in the set to complement Happily.  I had a bit of frustration with this as well.  I tried dipping my nail into the pot, as well as brushing it on.  Since this was my very first experience with loose glitter it definitely took some manipulating until I got it the way I wanted, but I have a better grasp of if now.  In the end I sprinkled it on with a fan brush and preferred how that looked.  I added another two coats of Seche Vite on top to get the effect show above. 

Makeup by One Direction - Moments

This is three coats of Moments with one coat of Seche Vite. The formula on this is fantastic, especially compared to Happily.  I could have gotten away with only two coats, but I did three to deepen the colour.

Makeup by One Direction - Moments with Not Afraid

Not Afraid is the glitter that complements Moments.  It's a little more subtle than Kicks, but still sparkly. It definitely gives Moments an extra glow.

Makeup by One Direction - Diana

This is three coats of Diana and one coat of Seche Vite.  The formula on this can be built up to a decent opacity and the glitters mostly lay flat with the odd bar glitter needing to be pushed back from the edge a bit.  Normally I don't care bar glitter, but they're small enough that they aren't overpowering.

Makeup by One Direction - Diana with Star

Star is the glitter to go along with Diana.  I think Diana is sparkly enough on it's own that it doesn't really need extra glitter.  Even just sprinkling Star overtop you can't see Diana underneath.  It's certainly gorgeous, but I'd pair Star along with one of the others or perhaps on a black.  Star is by far the blingiest of the three.

I really ended up liking the whole kit, including the loose glitter.  It makes a crazy mess, but looks fantastic when sprinkled on, especially once I got the hang of things.  The only disappointment of the bunch for me was Happily.  It's a lovely shade and if it had the same formula as Moments, the whole kit would have been perfect.

Liquilights Glow Gloss sparkles brilliantly during the day and illuminates under UV black light after dark. Enriched with natural oils and vitamin E to keep your lips soft and hydrated all day and all night.  Gloss can be worn alone for a pop of sparkle and color, or paired with One Direction crème lipstick for a bolder look.

Kiss You- Orange glitter rush lip gloss that glows to neon yellow under UV light
Taken - Powerhouse glitter pink lip gloss that glows to neon orange under UV light
 Through the Dark- Electric glitter poppy lip gloss that glows to neon red-orange under UV light

Makeup by One Direction - Kiss You, Taken, and Through the Dark

 I had previously reviewed Through the Dark when I reviewed the Midnight Memories kit and after trying both Kiss You and Taken, they all applied and wore similarly.  Because they're sparkly, they do have a bit of a gritty feeling, but it's not overly distracting.  All of them were nicely pigmented and went on smoothly.  Both Taken and Through the Dark are gorgeous pinks that complement my skin tone, but Kiss You is a bit too orange for me.  Kiss You could certainly be used over other colours to add a bit of sparkle and shine though.  

Overall

Both of these kits are excellent additions to a One Direction fan's collection as well as for nail polish and lip gloss lovers, of which I am both.  They also all glow in the dark, which unfortunately I don't have the setup to photograph for you.  

Where can you purchase them?

 Both kits retail for around $16.50 USD each and they are currently avaialble at the following stores:

Macy's
Dillards
Boscov's
Stage Stores
Beauty Brands
Lord & Taylor 

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I am a Brandbacker community member and I am participating in the Brandbacker Makeup by One Direction Campaign from Markwin International.  I was not compensated for this post.  I received samples to facilitate an honest review, but all opinions will be always be my own.  Photos not watermarked PJ's and Polish are property of Markwins International.  The giveaway is hosted by Markwin's International and not by PJ's and Polish.  Prizes will be distributed by the brand.