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8.28.2013

Review: Super Black Lacquers - Dusted


I am super excited to share with you another one of Super Black Lacquer's latest nail polishes, Dusted.  This nail polish was received for review purposes.  Each Super Black Lacquer bottles are 18ml/.61 fl oz, and cost $12 a piece.  They are the Big 4-FREE, which means no Formaldehyde, Dibutyl Phthalate, Toluene, or Formaldehyde resin.  Not to mention ND is a super sweetie!


The Super Black Lacquers bottle shapes are one of my faves, most of you have seen me talking about this before.  It just makes it so much easier to store and fit them inside a drawer.  Just has a lot more space. 

You could get Dusted by itself for $12 or inside the Summer Box Set 2013 for $55.  The box set has 4 other nail polishes: Blitz, Cannibal, Plip, and Weird Girl.


Dusted has to be one of my favorites from the Summer Box Set!  It is a blueish-purple base color that shines out a sea-green shimmer.  It has a semi-matte finish to it, and if you wanted all the extra shimmer to shine through toss on a top coat.  It is a tad sheer: opacity within three coats.  It applied very smoothly for me and had a decent dry time.  In the picture I used a top coat to show the shimmer more but this looks gorgeous without a top coat as well in its semi-matte finish!

Here are some ways to stay in touch with SBL:

What do you think of Dusted?  Have you picked up an SBL polish yet?

Thanks for stopping by my blog and I hope you all have a wonderful stress-free day!!

8.23.2013

Review: Duri Cosmetics - Insidious: Chapter 2 Collection

Today I am so thrilled to share with you Duri Cosmetic's latest collection that is in collaboration with the release of Insidious: Chapter 2, which is a sequel to the cult horror film Insidious that came out back in 2010.  Insidious: Chapter 2 will be premiering on Friday the 13th of September.  But you can already find this collection on Duri Cosmetic's website!

**The Duri Cosmetics' Insidious: Chapter 2 Collection was received for review purposes.

Duri Cosmetics is known as a professional line that aims towards high performance for consumers at salons and specialty stores nationwide.  Their nail polish is meant to be long-lasting and chip-resistant with a smooth finish.  Their nail products are 3-Free: DBP, Toluene, and Formaldehyde.  Each bottle holds 0.5 floz./15ml.



The Insidious: Chapter 2 Collection includes six shades which are named and designed after a significant color within the film.  When I received this collection I was excited that they had teamed up with a film.

8.21.2013

Review: Konad Nail Art - Stamp Image Plate #M93


Today I would like to share with you one of the latest Konad Stamp Image Plates to hit the Nail Polish Canada shop.  I decided to pick Image Plate #M93, which was received for review purposes.  Nail Polish Canada is an online store based in Canada, who focuses on helping one find some of the best nail polish and beauty products out there.  They carry brands from Lime Crime, Misa, Nubar, Kryolan, and Glitter Gal just to name a few.

Before I continue, I wanted to let you know that Nail Polish Canada is currently having a contest/giveaway for the 5 latest Konad Image Plates.  So make sure to check it out on their website as well as their Facebook for more details.  Sadly it does state Canada only, but if you live there and love image plates ENTER!


Konad Image Plate #M93 contains a total of five images:  a leopard sort of print, checkers, cubes, and hearts.  There are four full size nail stamps.  Each image is embedded into a metal plate.

8.18.2013

Review: Tip Top Nails - Triple Putty

Hi Darlings!  Today I am lucky enough to share with you a product that comes all the way from South Africa, from the company called Tip Top Nails.  It's one of their Nail Chic nail polishes in the shade Triple Putty.  This product was received for review purposes.

Tip Top was established back in 1981.  They were one of the first companies in South Africa which recognized and addressed the needs of a professional nail salon. Their philosophy was to develop a brand of nail color and treatments which had the following characteristics:  Durability, Innovation, Toxin & Cruelty Free.  They utilize only the finest raw materials available.  Their products are Vegan, and are BIG 4-FREE: No Toluene, Dibuthyl Phthalate, Formaldehyde, and Camphor.

Tip Top's Nail Chic Key Characteristics are:
• Finest Quality
• Durable
• Quick Drying
• Highly pigmented
• Patented “Pro-Glide”” Flat Brush for maximum coverage with each application
• Vast range of carefully selected shades from which to choose
• Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP (Dibuthyl Phthalate) & Camphor free
• Not tested on animals



8.09.2013

Review: Super Black Lacquers - Weird Girl


Awhile ago Natalie Dee, the owner of Super Black Lacquers, released the Summer shades in a box set.  She was kind enough to send me it for review purposes.  I thought it would be best to show one nail polish at a time.  Sort of like a tease!  I will show you a picture of the box set later on in this post.

So today I decided to show you an odd one of the bunch, called Weird Girl.


Each Super Black Lacquer bottles are 18ml/.61 fl oz, and cost $12 a piece.  They are the Big 4-FREE, which means no Formaldehyde, Dibutyl Phthalate, Toluene, or Formaldehyde resin.  Not to mention ND is a super sweetie!

8.08.2013

Review: Alessandro International - Blue Nuit

Today I have a wonderful nail polish from Alessandro International, called Blue Nuit.  This product was received for review purposes. Alessandro has been around since 1989 and has focused by unrivaled quality, exclusivity and innovation.  Their motto is "We are never satisfied with 'good' - we want to be, 'better'," which fills them up with pride.  They are proud of many exclusive patents and the "world's firsts" that reaffirm the company's leading role within nail designs.  Designing high quality products, tools and seasonal collections which are inspired by international fashion trends.  Their heart is in the right place as they focus on what women around the world need what is best for their hands, feet and nails.  Alessandro designed 99 top fashion colors that are meant to make the heart of any nail polishaholic's heart skip a beat.

Alessandro's nail polish are BIG 3-Free.  They do not contain harmful ingredients: Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Toulene, and Formaldehyde.  They last long on the nails and there are no chipping.  The high color intensifies due to UV absorber, which helps protect the nails.  Not to mention they have a high gloss shine!

8.07.2013

Review: Maquillage Blvd. - Vibrant Thang


Today on my blog I have one of Maquillage Blvd. nail polishes to show you, called Vibrant Thang.  Maquillage Blvd. debuted on March 1, 2013 with 16 wonderful 3-free shades of nail polish.  Maquillage [MAC-kee-YAHJ] Blvd. was named for an American cosmetic brand that was best noted for it's French origin and style.



Vibrant Thang is maroon with small pink particles in it for shimmer.


When I applied the nail polish I didn't really notice that pink shimmer.  It looked more creamy in person.  But at certain angles, as you can see, you can catch a glimpse of it sneaking through.


I was simply amazed by how the nail polish glided on smoothly, and it didn't take really long for it to dry.  The swatch pictures were two coats.

Each of Maquillage Blvd polishes are $10 a piece for .5 fl oz bottle.  To keep in touch with them:
Blog: www.i143MBlvd.com 

Twitter: @Maquillage_Blvd
Email: MaquillageBlvd@gmail.com
Facebook:  
www.facebook.com/MaquillageBlvd 
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MaquillageBlvd?feature=watch
Instagram: Maquillage_Blvd


So make sure you take the time to check out their shop and see what other shades they have to offer!


Thank you for stopping by my blog and I hope you have a wonderful day!



8.01.2013

Review: Missha Cosmetics - Super Aqua Ultra Waterfull Cream


Hello Darlings!  Today I would like to share with you Missha Cosmetics Super Aqua Ultra Waterfull Cream, that was sent to me for review purposes.  MISSHA Cosmetics is a Korean brand that appeared in the US market back in 2009.  They carry a wide range of beauty products: lipsticks, nail polish, BB cream, blush, etc.


Super Aqua Ultra Waterfull Cream is a moisturizing cream that will help out during those cold dry days of Fall and Winter skin care regimes.  It has a high moisturizing level that was inspired by the moisture preserving ability of desert plants.  This cream was first launched back in 2010 and is now hitting the US shop.  


7.31.2013

Review: Glitter Gal - Nude & Marine Blue Holo Polish


Today I have two wonderful holo Glitter Gal nail polishes to show you:  Marine Blue, and Nude.  Glitter Gal was kind enough to send me these polishes for review purposes.  Anna and Kerry have been friends for almost 20 years and had met at a law firm, and later on down the road to create the Indie polish company, Glitter Gal Australia.  Both these beautiful ladies had something to offer to Glitter Gal Cosmetics.  Anna had created a private label cosmetics business, and made products for some of the biggest Asian and American companies.  Kerry use to be a model and a makeup artist.  One day Anna's husband, who is a special effects color technician, had introduced them to non-traditional pigments which was the start of Kerry and Anna's amazing quest for Glitter Gal.  They use the highest quality of ingredients for their products!


Each bottle comes in two sizes to choose from: 10ml or a 15ml size.  I received two 10ml size which I found are still way better than the normal minis I would get from other companies.  I like that the bottles are square which makes it easier for me to store within my helmer.

7.23.2013

Review: Shimmer Polish - Eva & Tammy


Hello Darlings!  How are you all doing lately?  I hope all is well.  Today I have two pretty Indie nail polishes from Shimmer Polish to share with you, which was sent to me for review purposes.

Shimmer Polish was designed out of Orange County.  SoCal is home to me, so it's wonderful to see that there are Indie nail polish makers from around here.  Cindy has a brilliant line and I love that she names and designs her polish after her all the special people in her life.


Eva is a nice burgundy red jelly base that has a mixture of fine micro-glitters of burgundy, black, and silver.

With Top Coat

Without Top Coat in Direct Sunlight
For an opacity look it took three base coats.  The fine micro-glitter gives the polish a more in-depth look.  You could see the previous glitters as you layer the polish.


Tammy is absolutely gorgeous with its mixture of gold, black, and purple glitter mixture of bars, hex, and square glitter.  I love this color combo since I use those shades for my makeup looks time to time.


I decided to wear this polish by itself with a top coat over it to smooth it out.  To achieve opacity it takes two to three coats.

I love that these actually dried fast and I didn't have to fish out for glitters on both of them.  There was no horrible smell that gave me a headache at all.

You could purchase Cindy's Shimmer Polishes at her ETSY Shop for $12 each and she also takes custom orders.  So make sure to check out her other wonderful polishes that she has to offer.

Here are other ways you can keep in touch with Shimmer Polish:

Do you have one of Cindy's Shimmer Polishes?  What do you think of Eva and Tammy?  

Thanks for stopping by my blog and I hope you have a wonderful day!

7.16.2013

Review: Little Twin Stars Water Nail Decals


Today I would like to share with you these cute Little Twin Stars water nail decals I had received from BornPrettyStore for review purposes.


The little girl in me knew I had to grab this!  When I was younger and into Sanrio, I loved Little Twin Stars along with Pochacco and Badtz Badtz Maru.  These water decals brought me back to the days when I was living in Okinawa.

I love water decals because they are super easy to use and really helpful when you have those no inspo or motivation sort of days.  


This water decal has a total of five images that are repeated three other times.  Giving you twenty images total.  And if you include the bow streamer with stars, that is two more images.  Of course you can always cut the streamer up which will give you more.

7.12.2013

Review: Elegant Touch Envy Wraps / Bling - Acid Graffiti & Magenta Shimmers




Hi everyone!  I want to share with you two of the latest Envy Wraps to hit the Elegant Touch US line: Acid Graffiti and Magenta Simmers.  Back in April Elegant Touch released a new false nail collection and designs of nail wraps on the US market that was exclusive at Ulta.  If you haven't heard of Elegant Touch you are missing out!  They actually have been around since 1979 and they have been slamming out some wonderful nail products.  If you need a quick easy way to cover up your nails, check out their products.


7.09.2013

Review: Perlier Italian Sorbet Limone Refreshing Crackling Ice Body Water


So today I have something brilliantly awh-mazin' and interesting to show you.  It's Perlier's Italian Sorbet Limone Refreshing Crackling Ice Body Water, which I received from iFabbo for review purposes.  When I first heard about this product, I was instantly curious and excited to try it out.  Let me tell you, it has been hecka hot lately in SoCal.  So getting this product was so helpful in keeping my family and I nice and cool right away.

Features:
  • Sparkling and crisp
  • Moisturizes and refreshes in one step
  • Makes your skin pleasantly smooth and scented
  • Crackles when applying to skin
  • Provides sudden and strong cooling effect
  • Formulated with food ingredients, just like a true fruit sorbet
  • Fresh and light texture gives a sorbet-like effect on the skin
  • Made in Italy

They suggest you place this product inside the fridge to give it that extra coolness when it touches your skin.  I first tried it as soon as I received it, and found that it still felt really cold.  I then shoved the Cracking Ice Body Water into the fridge so I could take it to my family day picnic.  As we were sitting near the lake, I took out the product from the cooler and spritzed some on my skin.  I was instantly cooled down and it felt so refreshing that my husband and son asked if they could use it as well.  They instantly fell in love with the product and were fascinated with how it felt cold.  My son loves the crackling noises that it makes when you apply it to your skin and massage it as well.  


It comes out super foamy and then starts to bubble up and you will begin to hear it start crackling.  The above image is how it looks when it bubbles.  My son calls it acid lol.  


The only real issue I had with this product was the nuzzle for it.  There were times when it wouldn't come out at all, and it seemed iffy when you pushed it down for it to come out.  But I overlooked it mostly cause it is an interesting product and it seriously helped my family and I keep nice and cool.  

The Perlier Italian Sorbet Limone Refreshing Crackling Ice Body Water cost $24.50 for a 150ml which I can understand is pretty pricey for how it is used.  But this product has been abused so much in my family, and there is still some of the icy water within it.  Not to mention if you love nifty skin care products it would be fun to grab this up.  

You could find this item on HSN.com and they have a discount on your first order of Perlier products you get $5 off by using the code iFabbo5.  

So take a risk.  Cool yourself down with Perlier Italian Sorbet Limone Refreshing Crackling Ice Body Water.  Check them out on Twitter: #PerlierOnHSN #CoolestBeautyProductEver.


7.02.2013

Review: RMK - Ingenious W Powder Eyes 04 & Gloss Lips N EX-06


Hi Darlings!  Today I have two products from RMK, that I received from LookFantastic for review purposes.  They are from the company RMK, which has some of you may know are a Japanese brand, and it is their Ingenious W Powder Eyes in 04 (gray), and a Gloss Lips in N EX-06 (limited edition Gold).


The packages on these were a sleek silver box that has embossed lettering of "Take me.  Open Up.  Choose me."  I think this is totally eye catching as you walk down the aisle looking at the makeup.  If something told me to choose them I'll stop, look, and wonder why I should do so.


6.27.2013

Review: 3 Concept Eyes Lip Paints in Shade 7 & 8



Today on my blog I would love to share with you two lip paints by 3 Concept Eyes, that I received from BornPrettyStore for review purposes.  These lip paints are the latest edition to the lippie line that BornPrettyStore carries.  I was excited to review these because when I first saw them they reminded me of OCC Lip Tars and Sleek Makeup Pout Paints.  Well in that concept at the least.

Out of the eight shades, I decided to pick #7 and #8 since I wanted something that I would be able to wear both of them at separate times.


6.24.2013

Review: MISSHA Complexion Coordinating BB Cream SPF43/PA+++


Hello Lovelies!  How is everyone doing?  I hope you are all having a wonderful summer thus far!  Today I have one of the new MISSHA Signature Complexion Coordinating BB Cream that hit the US market just last week to share with you, which was received for review purposes.  MISSHA Cosmetics is a Korean brand that appeared in the US market back in 2009.  They carry a wide range of beauty products: lipsticks, nail polish, BB cream, blush, etc.

**This product was sent to me from MISSHA US for review purposes.  This is based upon my own experience with the product.

MISSHA-US carries two types of Signature Complexion Coordinating BB Cream SPF43/PA+++:

  • No. 1 Pure Complexion: is a skin brightening white cream that is designed to adjust to a natural tone for a clear and glowing skin.  Which is basically for those who prefer a very sheer coverage for a more enhanced natural skin rather than the cover up type.
  • No. 2 Flawless Complexion:  is a flaw correcting beige cream that is designed for a clear and smooth skin.  This one is for those of us who are looking for some coverage.
The one I will be sharing with you is the No. 2 Flawless Complexion.  Can you believe a CC Cream and BB Cream in one?  Simply awwwhhh-mmaaazzing!


I was attracted by the package so much, that I actually saved it and put it with the rest of the packages that I thought were too cute to throw away.  Am I the only one who does that?  I thought the combo of black and gold was always pretty ever since I was little.  My mom use to have a coffee and end table that was black and gold.  So this packaging instantly reminded me of those days when I was young.

6.21.2013

Review: Tribal Dazzling Gold Glitter Nail Polish


Today I would like to show you another glitter polish from the company Tribal Colours that I received from BornPrettyStore for review purposes.  If you have not checked out BornPrettyStore, you are totally missing out with some of their wonderful products that they carry.  It is honestly one of my fave shops online to purchase products for nail art and fashion accessories, among other products.


I love the shapes of the Tribal Colours' nail polish bottles.  I am such a sucker for cute packaging.  It helps, right?

6.17.2013

Review: Ardency Inn PUNKER World's Baddest Eyeliner


Oh darlings have you heard of the eyeliner Punker from Ardency Inn?  They hit the shelves at Sephora back in February and you could find them in the featured eyeliner section.  A while ago they were kind enough to send me one for review purposes.  I have been messing around with it to see how well it would last.

Ardency Inn is a new company that is deeply rooted in the downtown music scene over in New York.  They are aiming to put the power of makeup artisty into the hands of every woman.    Later on this year they will be releasing a full line of color cosmetics in Fall.  So keep an eye out on that!

So guess who is the Director of Artistry & Education for Ardency Inn!  James FREAKIN' Vincent!!  He has such creativity!!


PUNKER makes it easy for anyone to take their look from boring to bold with one slash across the lash line.  It literally takes the fear out of applying liquid liner.  Keep it simple and sexy with a cat eye or create dramatic shapes of your own that let everyone know you're not a girl to mess with.  - James Vincent

6.15.2013

Review: Star Crushed Minerals' Blushes - Light Primrose, Peachy Sheen, Mauve-o-lous


Today I have some blushes to show you from my gal Edith's shop, Star Crushed Minerals, which was sent to me for review purposes.  She created Star Crushed Minerals based upon her past experience with cosmetics.  She wanted something more natural and healthy instead of having high end cosmetics.  And let me tell you, her products are fabulous and I have not broken into pimples since using them.



The top jar is Light Primrose, and the bottom two (left to right) is Perfectly Peach and Mauve-o-lous.  These are sample sizes which contain 1g of product.  Can you believe that all her samples come in jars AND sifters?!  Honestly love that it comes like that instead of the typical ziploc bags.  As most of you know are a pain at times!  Her full size carries 2.5g of product.

6.14.2013

Review: Femme Fatale Cosmetics - Mystic Tome, Ruby Wings, Spearmint Candy, Sun Crystal, Haunt, Incantation, Phantasm, & Duskwing


Today I would like to share with you some eyeshadows and a blush that I received from Femme Fatale Cosmetics for review purposes.  Femme Fatale Cosmetics is an indie company that is based in Australia, and they specialize in mineral cosmetics, and not to mention recently have started to do Indie polishes as well.  Their products are blended by hand which makes their products even more special.  Sophie, the owner, was very kind and helpful when I was making my decision.  Also she is very pretty!


I received samples of seven loose eyeshadows: Mystic Tome, Ruby Wings, Spearmint Candy, Sun Crystal, Haunt, Incantation, and Phantasm; and a blush: Duskwing.  Each sample goes for $1.10AUS and is about 1/8 tsp in a zip lock bag.  And all of the samples you order be it blush, foundation, or eyeshadow will be free shipping.