No-Miss Panama Petal
The start of this week has been super busy for me so far. I have to keep this one short and sweet as I’m running late for something. Here’s No-Miss Panama Petal.
No-Miss Panama Petal
It’s a delicate shade and quite sheer, but I like it that way. It’s extremely easy to apply and dried pretty fast. I love it. It’s so shiny on its own. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
No-Miss Panama Petal (in shade)
No-Miss Panama Petal (direct sunlight)
No-Miss Panama Petal (close-up)
No-Miss products can be purchased on their website and various retail locations that carry the brand.
Milani Textured Creams Swatches
Won’t ramble much about these. All are 2 coats with no top coat. All are very easy to apply and dried pretty fast. Formula is consistent on all shades, which is on the watery side, except for Tainted In Red. This is evident on the first coat, but any concerns or worries you may have with regards to this will be washed away with the second coat. Definitely need at least 2 coats for the proper texture effect. And as you may have guessed it right, do let current layer or coating dry completely before applying the next coat. This prevents dragging that results in patchy spots. Here are the swatches for Milani Textured Creams Swatches.
Here’s Shady Gray.
Milani Purple Streak
Milani Purple Streak (in shade)
Milani Purple Streak (direct sunlight)
Milani Purple Streak (close-up)
Here’s Spoiled in Fuchsia.
Milani Spoiled in Fuchsia
Milani Spoiled in Fuchsia (in shade)
Milani Spoiled in Fuchsia (direct sunlight)
Milani Spoiled in Fuchsia (close-up)
Here’s Aqua Splash.
Milani Aqua Splash
Milani Aqua Splash (in shade)
Milani Aqua Splash (direct sunlight)
Milani Aqua Splash (close-up)
Here’s Tainted In Red.
Milani Tainted In Red
Milani Tainted In Red (in shade)
Milani Tainted In Red (direct sunlight)
Milani Tainted In Red (close-up)
Here’s Yellow Mark.
Milani Yellow Mark
Milani Yellow Mark (in shade)
Milani Yellow Mark (direct sunlight)
Milani Yellow Mark (close-up)
Here’s Purple Streak.
Milani Purple Streak
Milani Purple Streak (in shade)
Milani Purple Streak (direct sunlight)
Milani Purple Streak (close-up)
I didn’t like the colors that much honestly when I first saw the press release here. But these are very opaque, bold and pretty bright. Perfect for summer. It screams fun and playfulness. A win from Milani I say! My favorite is Spoiled In Fuchsia, Yellow Mark and Aqua Splash. Some shades look even better with another coat like Aqua Splash.
These retail for $4.99 each and should now be available in retail stores where Milani is sold. They are on sale right now for $2.49 on their website right now!
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Sally Hansen So Much Fawn
I’ve always been a huge fan of Sally Hansen’s Complete Salon Manicure line. They constantly change their shades though and release limited edition shades that send polish lovers scrambling to hunt them down. This is one of their newer shades if I’m not mistaken. Here’s Sally Hansen So Much Fawn.
Sally Hansen So Much Fawn
So Much Fawn is not my favorite shade really, but it didn’t look as bad as I thought it would. For my long time readers, I’m reminiscing about Sally Hansen Terracotta. This is slightly redder and darker than that, so it has more contrast than the other shade. It applied smoothly onto my nails and dried pretty fast. Formula is comparable to a good creme shade. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Sally Hansen So Much Fawn (in shade)
Sally Hansen So Much Fawn (direct sunlight)
Sally Hansen So Much Fawn (close-up)
This should be available generally wherever Sally Hansen is retailed.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Sally Hansen Arm Candy
Happy Friday y’all! I am so looking forward to starting the weekend today! I hope the weather will be semi-cooperative with me so I can catch up with taking swatch and product shots for the blog. Today’s shade is a newer one from Sally Hansen. Here’s Sally Hansen Arm Candy.
Sally Hansen Arm Candy
Arm Candy is a super light pink shade. As you can see it’s on the sheer side, but I think it’s meant to be a sheer shade. It doesn’t bother me at all since I like it the way it is. It looks so cute, so milky! It applied nicely and dried pretty fast. Shown is 2 generous coats with no top coat.
Sally Hansen Arm Candy (in shade)
Sally Hansen Arm Candy (direct sunlight)
Sally Hansen Arm Candy (close-up)
This should be available generally wherever Sally Hansen is retailed.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Reviva Labs Cream Hydratante
Hey guys! Today’s blog post is on my take with another Reviva Labs product that I’ve had the opportunity to try. I have been using this faithfully for the past month or so with decent results. Here’s Reviva Labs Cream Hydratante.
Reviva Labs Cream Hydratante
This hydrating night cream comes in a small white screw top plastic tub container. This is described with the following: “Cream Hydratante is a very unique night cream for skin that has lost moisture, but not severely dehydrated.
Generally, it’s ideal for young, dry sensitive skin, or combination skin…or even oily skin. For rough or irritated skin, Cream Hydratante also helps soothe and calm. Active ingredients include Allantoin and Camomile; oils are specially refined. Wax helps confine action to the skin surface so oils are not absorbed further.”
The back of the bottle states the following directions: “At night, apply to clean face and throat with wet fingertips. Mix with a little water in palm of hand (to thin it) before application. Also ideal for very oily skin that gets a dry surface from harsh soaps or drying products.”
What I love about this product? It lives up to what it’s supposed to do. As with lots of their other products, a little goes a long way. The 1.5 oz / 42 g container will last me for at least 4 months or so. The texture is very thick and not of spreadable quality. I tried the suggested method of application of mixing it with a little bit of water and just directly applying a little bit on several spots on my face. Both ways will work, but the suggested direction of use will probably be what I recommend for anyone trying out this product. The cream is really thick that one may feel like they’re stretching out their facial skin if they’re using it directly as is. It will feel more on the heavier side on the face, as expected with such a thick cream formula. It is very moisturizing and perfect for my skin type, combination. It’s not that greasy at all, maybe only slightly during the first time I’ve used it. After that, it didn’t feel greasy at all to me. The scent is one that stumped me for a while. It smells very familiar but I couldn’t pinpoint what it was until recently. It smells just like Ivory soap, which isn’t a bad thing. It brings back good memories and is quite comforting. The back of the box it comes in states clearly “No Animal Ingredients” and “No Animal Testing”. Another thumbs up from me for that!
What I don’t like about this product? Nothing. For the price, this is a sure thing for me. I will not hesitate purchasing it once I run out and have nothing around to use for a night cream.
This item retails for about $14 is available on their website as well as on other retailers.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Milani Limited Edition Textured Creams Collection
Intrigued? I sure am! Most of the textured lacquers I’ve heard about lately are glittery and this is the first I’ve heard that are purely cremes!
EDIT: Swatches here.
Milani Limited Edition Textured Creams Collection
Milani is excited to announce the launch of the Limited Edition Nail Collection: Textured Creams Specialty Nail Lacquer. This limited edition collection is available at Meijer, Walgreens, HEB, and Fred Meyer. This collection will be hitting the majority of stores in March. The collection is also available on their website here.
I got these in and have tried them initially. All I gotta say is that I’ll try to reserve judgment more until trying things out from now on. Instant LOVE!
Deborah Lippmann Romantic Rapture Collection
INTRODUCING SPRING 2013 COLOR COLLECTION: ROMANTIC RAPTURE
Revel in the breath-taking rhapsody of Spring 2013! Introducing two brand new lipsticks and three new nail lacquers, the Deborah Lippmann Spring 2013 Color Collection offers a variety of bold and subtle hues that are romantically feminine.
Expanding her lipstick collection, Deborah Lippmann is launching two bright shades that give the collection a sexy punch. The formula is a unique hybrid, offering the rich, creamy texture of a lipstick and the sheer, high-shine finish of a lip gloss. She Bangs is a ravishing red that makes a bold lip statement. Call Me Maybe is a sheer cheeky coral that will be as popular as the song it was named after. They are universal yet vibrant and playful shades that are the perfect complement to any spring wardrobe. “These are two very wearable lip colors that are fun, happy and will make you look and feel beautiful,” says Deborah. “Just apply and go – if you don’t have time for anything else. A great lip shade will make you look put together and sophisticated.” she adds.
The collection also introduces Moon Rendezvous, a faded slate blue shimmer, Careless Whisper, a scintillating nude shimmer and Groove Is In The Heart, a flamingo pink crème. Deborah’s nail lacquers never cease to impress with modern, sophisticated and easily wearable hues for all ages.
Deborah Lippmann Moon Rendezvous
Deborah Lippmann Careless Whisper
Deborah Lippmann Groove Is In The Heart
Suggested Retail Price: $17 each, available at www.deborahlippmann.com, Barneys New York, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom
Deborah Lippmann She Bangs
Deborah Lippmann Call Me Maybe
Suggested Retail Price: $22 each, available at www.deborahlippmann.com
3 New Sheswai Lacquers
3 new shades have been added to Sheswai’s growing lacquer collection.
Sheswai Shades
The 3 new lacquer colors are…
Sheswai ladylike
Sheswai ladylike (in action)
ladylike – a lovely coral/rose with a touch of shimmer
Sheswai for real
Sheswai for real (in action)
for real – an opaque putty/bone shade, seriously…it’s for real
Sheswai dig it
Sheswai dig it (in action)
dig it – it’s as green as grass in Spring
3 New Sheswai Lacquers
And here are some shots from their lookbook….
Sheswai Lookbook
Sheswai Lookbook2
Available at Sheswaibeauty.com starting Feb 25, 2013
China Glaze Avant Garden Collection
Here’s China Glaze’s next collection. It doesn’t seem too promising, but I know for a fact that press release shots can be nowhere close to the actual product. I decided to keep an open mind about this collection until I see some swatches online or in person.
BLOSSOM INTO SPRING WITH CHINA GLAZE®
China Glaze® Nail Lacquer Invites You to Visit the Avant Garden
Los Angeles (January 2012) – Spring is here and China Glaze® is blossoming with vibrant color with its new collection, Avant Garden. The delectable palette flows between soft hues and vibrant pops of color, offering an unconventional bouquet of cheerful and vivid shades. Take a stroll down the China Glaze® path, passing a bubbling brook of light and bright blues. Take in the view of the mossy green meadow and stop to enjoy the fragrant flowers of soft pink and white. Let Avant Garden take you away to a playful, romantic field of color and innovation this Spring.
The Avant Garden shades include:
China Glaze Budding Romance
China Glaze Sunday Funday
China Glaze Fancy Pants
China Glaze Snap My Dragon
China Glaze Passion for Petals
China Glaze Mimosas Before Manis
China Glaze Life is Rosy
China Glaze Pink-ie Promise
China Glaze Tart-y for the Party
China Glaze Fade Into Hue
China Glaze Keep Calm, Paint On
China Glaze Dandy Lyin’ Around
China Glaze® Avant Garden is also available in:
China Glaze 6 Piece Collection Blooming Brights
China Glaze 6 Piece Collection Pastel Petals
China Glaze 12 Piece 3D Counter Display Avant Garden
36 Piece Rack (not shown)
China Glaze® Avant Garden will be available March 2013. Individual shades retail for $7; 6-piece collections retail for $42.
China Glaze® is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde.
China Glaze® nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, please visit www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze® on Facebook (@ChinaGlazeOfficlal), Twitter (@ChinaGlaze) and Pinterest (pinterest.com/chinaglaze).
China Glaze® is a division of American International Industries.
About American International Industries
For 42 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women. Our product lines include Andrea, Ardell, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, It’s So Easy, Jeris-Lustray, LASH BeLONG, Nail Tek, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, ‘N Rage, Poshe, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks, Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s, and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com.
Zoya Lovely Swatches
Spring is in the air and I definitely feel it with Zoya’s Spring Collection called Lovely. Swatches below are shown in the order of the press release.
First up is Julie.
Zoya Julie
Julie is described on their site as the following: “A full-coverage, soft wisteria purple metallic. The soft color and subtle shimmer give nails a delicate and feminine look. Originally created as a custom runway shade for fashion designer Zang Toi.” No surprise that the formula is pretty good. It glided on my nails smoothly and dries really fast. Shown is 3 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Julie (in shade)
Zoya Julie (direct sunlight)
Zoya Julie (close-up)
Next is Gei Gei.
Zoya Gei Gei
Gei Gei is described on their site as the following: “A full-coverage, blushing cherry blossom pink metallic. A shimmery light shade for an always-appropriate natural pink nail look. Originally created as a custom runway shade for fashion designer Zang Toi.” Gei Gei is a pink shimmer that I had to learn to appreciate. I didn’t really like it first, but it grew on me as it made me think of pink cotton candy. Formula is good for this shade. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Gei Gei (in shade)
Zoya Gei Gei (direct sunlight)
Zoya Gei Gei (close-up)
Next is a strange yellow called Piaf.
Zoya Piaf
Piaf is described on their site as the following: “A full-coverage, fresh forsythia yellow metallic. A light, cheerful yellow that’s soft and easy to wear thanks to the subtle shimmer finish. Originally created as a custom runway shade for fashion designer Zang Toi.” I don’t like yellow shades unless they’re bright. This one definitely didn’t fall in that category, but it isn’t as dull as the yellow shades I loathe. I guess I don’t care much for it, so it’s just okay. This is the most watery one among the 3 shimmers. Shown is 3 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Piaf (in shade)
Zoya Piaf (direct sunlight)
Zoya Piaf (close-up)
Moving on to cremes, we have Jacqueline.
Zoya Jacqueline
Jacqueline is described on their site as the following: “A full-coverage, perfect magnolia nude cream. This light creamy beige has slight warm undertones and a glossy creme finish. Originally created as a custom runway shade for fashion designer Peter Som.” I’m not a huge fan of nudes so y’all know how I feel about this shade. Formula is great though and it dries pretty fast. I applied thicker coats with this shade for full opacity. Shown is 2 generous coats with no top coat.
Zoya Jacqueline (in shade)
Zoya Jacqueline (direct sunlight)
Zoya Jacqueline (close-up)
Next in line is Neely.
Zoya Neely
Neely is described on their site as the following: “A full coverage earliest spring green in a glossy creme finish. A fun color in a muted finish gives a cool vintage edge to your look. Originally created as a custom runway shade for fashion designer Peter Som.” This shade reminds me of some shades that are stark and has this chalky look or appearance. It’s a nice subtle green creme shade that’s refreshing and suits Spring well. Shown is 2 generous coats with no top coat.
Zoya Neely (in shade)
Zoya Neely (direct sunlight)
Zoya Neely (close-up)
Last in this collection is a shade called Blu.
Zoya Blu
Blu is described on their site as the following: “a full-coverage, soft and delicate pale baby blue with a glossy creme finish. A dreamy, calming blue that’s both fun and flattering on the nails.” This shade is more chalky and stark than Neely. I think it would make a great base shade for neons in place of white. This might even give the mani a different twist compared to the traditional white. Shown is 2 generous coats with no top coat.
Zoya Blu (in shade)
Zoya Blu (direct sunlight)
Zoya Blu (close-up)
This collection isn’t bad as a whole. I’m not a fan of Jacqueline at all, but it’s a personal preference in color. It’s a pretty safe collection compared to those of other brands.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Sally Hansen @Golden Globes 2013
Did any of you guys watch the Golden Globes this year? Sally Hansen is present as ever that night. Read on.
EDIT: Arm Candy swatch here.
“At the 70th annual Golden Globes, glamorous nails were the ultimate accessory. Three of the night’s biggest stars –Naomi Watts, Jennifer Lawrence and singer Adele — manicurists turned to Sally Hansen to create their signature nail looks for the red carpet.
Naomi Watts
Celebrity nail expert Tracey Sutter created the look for Watts, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture–Drama. Tracey used Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Arm Candy to create a natural effect.
Sally Hansen Arm Candy
To get the look, Sutter filed down Naomi’s nails very short before applying Sally Hansen’s Cuticle Instant Remover. Next, Sutter applied 2 coats of Sally Hansen’s new Complete Salon Manicure Nail Color in Arm Candy – giving Watts just the right amount of color she wanted.
Jennifer Lawrence
April Foreman was the expert behind Lawrence’s nail look, using Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Sheer Ecstasy for the Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture–Comedy or Musical nominee.
Sally Hansen Sheer Ecstasy
To get the look, Foreman shaped Lawrence’s nails “sqound” giving both a square and round look. Keeping her hands hydrated, Foreman applied Sally Hansen Smooth and Perfect Hand Crème before applying 2 coats of Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Sheer Ecstasy.
Adele
Celebrity Manicurist, Kimmie Kyees used on Adele a sheer coat of Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in So Much Fawn with two coats of Complete Salon Manicure in Copper Penny layered on top. Kyees finished off the look with an exclusive topcoat created for tonight that had gold in it to help enhance the color in Copper Penny for the best Original Song, Film nominee.
Sally Hansen Copper Penny
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure is an all-in-one formula that combines all the 7 benefits of a professional salon manicure—a base coat, a strengthener, a growth treatment, rich color, top coat, gel-like shine and chip resistance —in a single multi-tasking polish ($7.99).”
Zoya Lovely Collection
Here’s what’s in store for Spring from Zoya….
EDIT: Swatches here.
Zoya Lovely
Beauty is a lovely state of mind
Zoya Lovely Collection
Lovely, just LOVELY!
Spring is awash in six soft and lovely new Zoya shades including three dewy metallics and three fresh blooms of cream. Poetic in nature, this collection is sure to capture the beauty of the season like no other….
Zoya Lovely – SPRING 2013
GeiGei (ZP651) – Blushing Cherry Blossom Pink Metallic – Full Coverage (Originally designed for Zang Toi/SS13)
Julie (ZP650) – Soft Wisteria Purple Metallic – Full Coverage (Originally designed for Zang Toi/SS13)
Piaf (ZP652) – Fresh Forsythia Yellow Metallic – Full Coverage (Originally designed for Fashion Designer Zang Toi)
Jacqueline (ZP654) – Perfect Magnolia Nude Cream – Full Coverage (Originally designed for Peter Som/SS13)
Blu (ZP653) – Lucky Hyacinth Blue Cream – Full Coverage
Neely (ZP655) – Earliest Spring Green Cream – Full Coverage (Originally designed for Peter Som/SS13)
Shipping January 01, 2013
Ultra long-wearing, nail lacquers by Zoya are BIG5FREE – all formulas are completely free of harmful industrial chemicals such as toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.
Zoya Lovely $8 (US)
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N.Y.C. High Line Green
Hey guys! It’s almost the end of the week again. I can’t wait for tomorrow! I get to celebrate Thanksgiving at work with the company pot luck. I’ll attempt to make an apple pie and some potato side dish. Wish me luck! Today’s post is on a vibrant shade. Here’s N.Y.C. High Line Green.
N.Y.C. High Line Green
High Line Green is a light green creme shade. Formula for this one is pleasant. It’s not as creamy as OPI creme shades, but it didn’t give me any problems during application. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
N.Y.C. High Line Green (in shade)
N.Y.C. High Line Green (direct sunlight)
N.Y.C. High Line Green (close-up)
This can be found in chain drugstores and mass merchandisers nationwide.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
N.Y.C. Water Street Blue
Today’s post is on one of the newer N.Y.C. creme shades that I’m really digging these days. Here is N.Y.C. Water Street Blue.
N.Y.C. Water Street Blue
Water Street Blue is a very pretty bright blue creme. It’s pretty much an all year round shade in my opinion. It could be a little too bright for some in the Winter, but certainly not for me! I celebrate almost any color whenever. Formula is creamy and the creme finish is pretty glossy. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
N.Y.C. Water Street Blue (in shade)
N.Y.C. Water Street Blue (direct sunlight)
N.Y.C. Water Street Blue (close-up)
This can be found in chain drugstores and mass merchandisers nationwide.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
N.Y.C. Lexington Yellow
Summer is all but a memory by now, but bright colors are still wearable for a little bit longer. Today’s post is on N.Y.C. Lexington Yellow.
N.Y.C. Lexington Yellow
Lexington Yellow is a pretty yellow creme shade. Formula for this is creamy and nice. It glided smoothly onto my nails. I actually think this shade is really fun and perky. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
N.Y.C. Lexington Yellow (in shade)
N.Y.C. Lexington Yellow (direct sunlight)
N.Y.C. Lexington Yellow (close-up)
This can be found in chain drugstores and mass merchandisers nationwide.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
nails inc. Porchester Square
Happy Tuesday! Today’s post is on a color that I don’t typically sport on my nails. Here’s nails inc. Porchester Square.
nails inc. Porchester Square
Porchester Square is a pale taupe creme shade. I’m glad it isn’t as grey as I thought it would be. I typically shy away from greys with a few exceptions. Formula is nice and smooth. It applied onto my nails flawlessly. Formula seems to have a self-leveling feel to it. Under direct sunlight shot is most accurate of what the shade looks like. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
nails inc. Porchester Square (in shade)
nails inc. Porchester Square (direct sunlight)
nails inc. Porchester Square (close-up)
nails inc. is available on their website and at Sephora stores and online in the US. Do check the shipping terms with their online store to see if they ship to your area.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Dr.’s Remedy Pink October Swatches
Hey guys! Hope y’all are having a great week so far. I’ve been cooking up a storm the past 2 nights and so far everyone loved what I made. That makes me a very happy girl. 
Today’s post is on 3 pink shades of Dr.’s Remedy that suits October for BCA month. These are shown in the order of the press release.
First up is Hopeful Hot Pink.
Dr.’s Remedy Hopeful Hot Pink
Hopeful Hot Pink is a shade that’s right up my alley! I have come to love creme shades that are bright with a creamy, beautiful formula. Hopeful Hot Pink is just that. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Dr.’s Remedy Hopeful Hot Pink (in shade)
Dr.’s Remedy Hopeful Hot Pink (another angle)
Dr.’s Remedy Hopeful Hot Pink (direct sunlight)
Dr.’s Remedy Hopeful Hot Pink (close-up)
Next is Nurture Nude Pink.
Dr.’s Remedy Nurture Nude Pink
Nurture Nude Pink is a very sheer pink shade that’s just barely there. It’s a classic in terms of nail color, just like the classic perfect red creme shade. Formula is a wee bit on the watery side, but it gave me no problems at all during application. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Dr.’s Remedy Nurture Nude Pink (in shade)
Dr.’s Remedy Nurture Nude Pink (direct sunlight)
Dr.’s Remedy Nurture Nude Pink (close-up)
Last on the list is Purity Pink.
Dr.’s Remedy Purity Pink
Purity Pink is a pretty pink with a touch of warm shimmer that’s best seen under sunlight. It’s the perfect shade for those that like really like color with a hint of shimmer. It glided nicely onto my nails. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Dr.’s Remedy Purity Pink (in shade)
Dr.’s Remedy Purity Pink (direct sunlight)
Dr.’s Remedy Purity Pink (close-up)
Which one is your pick for BCA? I personally love Hopeful Hot Pink the most.
These come in the standard 0.5 fl oz bottle and retails for $17 on their website.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
L’Oréal Walk On The Beach
Here’s a L’Oréal shade that I posted about recently in a press release post about nail looks at the EMMY’s. The shade is called Walk On The Beach.
L’Oréal Walk On The Beach
Walk On The Beach is a pretty taupe or beige-y creme shade that is both simple and classy. It’s a shade that can be worn any time of the year really. It’s like how the classic red is. Formula is creamy and it applied smoothly onto my nails. The direct sunlight photo is the shot that shows the true color most. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
L’Oréal Walk On The Beach (in shade)
L’Oréal Walk On The Beach (direct sunlight)
L’Oréal Walk On The Beach (close-up)
This should be available generally wherever L’Oréal is retailed.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
nails inc. “Shades of Gray” Nail Polish Trend
A few options from Nails Inc. for this ongoing trend….
nails inc. in Cambridge Terrace & The Thames
Are your shades of gray light or dark? Take them from one extreme to the other with these two gorgeous colors from nails inc. Choose from Cambridge Terrace, a sweet, shimmering silver, or The Thames, a deep, brooding charcoal. Named after iconic UK destinations, these polishes are professionally formulated and catwalk inspired with an exceptionally glossy long-lasting finish.
nails inc. Cambridge Terrace
nails inc. The Thames
Price: $9.50 each, Available at Sephora and on Sephora.com
I own a few of nails inc. shades in my entire collection and they’re pretty good. They last a decent amount of time on my nails and I find the formula pretty consistent and easy to apply. Cambridge Terrace is definitely right up my alley – a true metallic shade!
Dr.’s Remedy Pink October Shades
DR.’s REMEDY® PUTS PINK IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS OCTOBER
Get Gorgeous Tips and Give Back During BCA 2012
EDIT: Swatches here.
Pink is the go-to hue this fall as beauty brands tap into every gradation of the standout shade in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Dr.’s REMEDY® leads the way in the fight for the cause by teaming up with Living Beyond Breast Cancer, whose mission is to empower all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life.
The good-for-you ingredients and lack of toxins in Dr.’s REMEDY® Enriched Nail Polish offers a safer, healthier option for nail care, giving you peace of mind. And, during the month of October, Dr.’s REMEDY® is tickled pink to donate 10% of the proceeds from the sales of three pink shades to Living Beyond Breast Cancer, an organization who ensures that women who are newly diagnosed, in treatment, beyond treatment, at high risk or living with metastatic disease are well cared for by providing educational resources and support services relevant to their age at and stage of diagnosis.
Made with organic ingredients, vitamins, wheat protein, tea tree oil, lavender, and garlic bulb extract, Dr.’s REMEDY® 100% Paraben free, vegan nail polish is the #1 podiatrist recommended brand. So, polish your nails with pride and show your support in the hopes for a better battle with breast cancer with Dr.’s REMEDY® Enriched Nail Polish, the healthier nail polish choice, in three inspiring shades:
Dr.’s Remedy Hopeful Hot Pink
HOPEFUL Hot Pink: A Hello Kitty-meets bubble gum shade
Dr.’s Remedy Nurture Nude Pink
NURTURE Nude Pink: A damsel-in-distress, barely there beautiful
Dr.’s Remedy Purity Pink
PURITY Pink: A ballet slipper, sheer hue
Dr.’s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish is available for $17 online at www.remedynails.com.
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Nail Looks with L’Oréal @ EMMYS
Curious what nail looks some stars have sported for the recent EMMYS? Check it!
HEIDI KLUM
L’ORÉAL PARIS CONSULTING NAIL EXPERT: Tom Bachik
INSPIRATION: Tom aimed for simple elegance to complete Heidi’s overall look, so he chose to go with a nude nail, which is a modern take on a timeless look – perfect for the red carpet.
STEP-BY-STEP: Tom applied a full coverage nude to the nails with two coats
GET THE LOOK: L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail in Walk on the Beach, $4.99 at drugstores
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail Walk On The Beach
ASHLEY JUDD
L’ORÉAL PARIS CONSULTING NAIL EXPERT: Tom Bachik
STEP-BY-STEP:
-First, Tom applied a deep taupe violet color, Colour Riche Nail in Eiffel For You, as the base color
-Then, he gilded the tips with a chunky silver sparkle, Colour Riche Nail Diamond Collection in Sparklicious (he only gilded the tip vs. a full on French manicure for a long slender look)
-For her toes, he chose a black metallic polish and coated it with Colour Riche Nail Diamond Collection in Sparklicious to play off her shoes
PRODUCTS USED:
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail in Eiffel For You, $4.99 at drugstores
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail Diamond Collection in Sparklicious, $4.99 at drugstores
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail Eiffel For You
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail Diamond Collection Sparklicious
ZOOEY DESCHANEL
L’ORÉAL PARIS CONSULTING NAIL EXPERT: Tom Bachik
INSPIRATION: Tom and Zooey wanted to keep this look soft and fresh but sparkly, so they went with a soft summer tone personalized with glitter, Swarovski crystals and hand painted TV’s on featured fingers.
STEP-BY-STEP:
-First, Tom used a thin coat of a yellow, topped with a coat of a peachy pink shade to soften the tone
-Using a chunky silver metallic, he chose random areas on the nails and faded the glitter out
-He then applied Swarovski crystals in the glitter areas to create a peach “galaxy”
-Last, Tom hand-painted deco televisions on the thumbs for fun!
GET THE LOOK:
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail in Tweet Me, $4.99 at drugstores
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail in Sweet Nothings, $4.99 at drugstores
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail Diamond Collection in Sparklicious, $4.99 at drugstores
Zooey’s EMMYS Nail Art
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail Tweet Me
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail Sweet Nothings
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail Diamond Collection Sparklicious
OPI Germany Collection
OPI Germany Collection press release info is out! Read on.
Edgy Elegance
OPI Launches the Germany Collection for Fall/Winter 2012
OPI embraces runway trends with the Germany Collection for Fall/Winter 2012. Drawing inspiration from Berlin, an exciting new fashion hub that blends classic looks with the avant-garde, the collection’s twelve shades offer a mixture of vibrant color, urban-chic neutrals, and reds in variations from light to dark.
“Designers showcased rich colors and striking textures for fall,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “The Germany Collection beautifully complements these looks, with standout shades in various hues of red and burgundy – the season’s ‘new black.’ Sapphire, black olive and lime yellow are married with creamy neutrals in honey, taupe and nude rose.”
“The overall feel of the Germany Collection is elegance with an edge,” adds Suzi. “The varied palette of colors adds another accent to the list of special touches – think beadwork, paneling, fur and embroidery – that walked the runways during New York Fashion Week. Wearing these shades on fingers and toes is a great way to accessorize a range of looks for the season.”
Germany by OPI includes the following shades:
OPI Don’t Pretzel My Buttons
A haute honey-beige that can always make you smile.
OPI My Very First Knockwurst
…and what a magical rosy-nude rendezvous it was!
OPI Berlin There Done That
A traveling taupe that’s seen it all. (Yep, that too).
OPI Don’t Talk Bach To Me
There’s nothing mellow about this sassy lime-yellow!
OPI Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine!
A bodacious black-olive? We say “Ja! Ja! Ja!”
OPI Unfor-greta-bly Blue
Everyone’s favorite Fraulein loves this uber shiny blue.
OPI Every Month Is Oktoberfest
Prost! Here’s to the prettiest plum in the Biergarten.
OPI Suzi & The 7 Dusseldorfs
The most beautiful bright purple of all.
OPI Deutsch You Want Me Baby?
A self-assured shade of shimmering red-orange.
OPI Danke-Shiny Red
You “Bitte” try on this ravishing ruby before it’s too late!
OPI German-icure By OPI
The best burgundy shimmer in the business.
OPI Schnapps Out Of It!
Shake off the blues with a shot of Fall’s must-have mauve!
Germany Collection nail lacquer shades contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and each includes OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application.
Germany by OPI will be available August 8, 2012, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $8.50 ($9.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.
For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!
Milani Natural Touch
Hey guys! Middle of the week once again! I’m so excited for the weekend to come. Weekends are much more fun these days for me. Actually, everyday pretty much is. For those that have been following me here, I’ve gone through a very rough patch since mid-March. I’m okay and in a much better place now, but it doesn’t mean I don’t remember that rough time in my life. Enough about that!
Today’s post is on one of Milani’s 2012 new shades. Here’s Milani Natural Touch.
Milani Natural Touch
Natural Touch is a nude-ish taupe creme shade. Formula is decent and it dried pretty fast. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Milani Natural Touch (in shade)
Milani Natural Touch (direct sunlight)
Milani Natural Touch (close-up)
This shade should now be available in retail stores where Milani is sold. Otherwise, try nabbing it online on their website.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Milani U Pinky Swear
Today’s post is on one of Milani’s 2012 new shades. Here’s Milani U Pinky Swear.
Milani U Pinky Swear
U Pinky Swear is a pretty pale-ish pink creme shade with a funny name. I think it suits the color really. I can see this shade being worn year round. It’s the perfect pale pink. Formula is decent and is like what is expected from Milani. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Milani U Pinky Swear (in shade)
Milani U Pinky Swear (direct sunlight)
Milani U Pinky Swear (close-up)
This shade should now be available in retail stores where Milani is sold. Otherwise, try nabbing it online on their website.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
