Essie has a new collection! Its called Essie Cashmere Matte Collection. aren’t they pretty? They are matte, meaning no shine Comfy in Cashmere – mauve with deep velvet undertones wrap me up – whisper soft pink just stiched – warm pearly-plush pink all eyes on nudes – camel-hued neutral tone coat couture – sultry satin greige beneath deep purple shimmer spun in luxe – sophisticated matte blue-black what do you...
OPI 4th of July Fireworks Mani How to Tutorial
This is a manicure tutorial designed by OPI to mimic the color burst of fireworks. You can use any red, white and blue nail polish you like. Just be sure to include your disposable eyeshadow wand. A base coat will strengthen your nails and prevent staining often caused by long term polish use. A top coat will ensure your mani lasts. The color recommended by OPI are from the Euro...
Sephora by Opi has been discontinued, New Sephora X Line to take its place
Sephora is amping up its nail polish game in a big–make that a really big–way. The mega-beauty retailer is launching its own line of over 200 (!) nail polishes. It’s quite possibly the biggest nail polish collection we’ve ever come across, and it’s certainly Sephora’s biggest foray into the category yet. The collection, called Formula X, officially launches in September at all Sephora stores and online. The lacquers will sell...
Free Julep’s Fireworks with Any Purchase
Julep has an ad that says if you stock up on any 4th of July colors (such as America the Beautiful for example), you can then add Fireworks and type in “FIREWORKS” in the promo code and get it for free! However, I have verified that this code is working with ANY nail polish (as well as any nail-related product such as cuticle oil and freedom polymer coat), essentially a...
Sephora by Opi: Three Way Mirror Swatch & Review
Swatch Gallery My Review Three Way Mirror is a tawny pink brown and a gorgeous office appropriate color. One coat is enough to make this shade opaque, and like most Sephora by Opi formulas, it is relatively long lasting and chip resistant compared to other brands. This is a nice shade to wear to prom and clubs as it is on the classy side. Sephora by Opi describes itself as...
Julep: Maven Selection Boxes (July 2013)
Julep’s July Boxes bring focus to Julep’s California Coast Collection. If you are considering joining Julep Maven, these are the June selections (for $19.99, You may only pick one box, and you can skip any month if you hate the offerings). The focus of July Julep Maven’s Box is the Julep’s Beach Tonic Dry Body Oil: The boxes are: Modern Beauty Box: Sea Salt Texture Spray Beach Tonic Dry...
One Direction release Nail Polish range for Anti-Bullying Campaign
One Direction have launched a range of nail varnishes and stationery to raise money for an anti-bullying campaign in the US. The boyband have teamed up with Office Depot to design products including notebooks, pens and stickers, aimed at raising funds for an education program in schools across America to stamp out bullying. Niall Horan said: “We’re really excited to partner with Office Depot and help spread the anti-bullying message...
Indroducing: Sailor Moon Cosmetics’ Transformation Stick Nail Polish!
The transformation sticks in the magical girl anime Sailor Moon R are inspiring the Nail Collection in the Miracle Romance line of Sailor Moon cosmetics from Bandai’s cosmetic branch Creer Beaute. The tops of these transformation sticks are reimagined as a set of nail polish bottles slated for release this October. Pre-orders open on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. on Bandai’s official shopping site, Premium Bandai. The collection includes five colors:...
Dior Delice 433 Swatch & Review
Swatch Gallery Review 433 Délice is a limited edition sparkling bright coral shade and is part of the Dior Summer 2013 Summer Nails collection. There is a corresponding gloss in the Dior’s Addict Gloss Collection as well. Delice is slightly cool toned and will come accross more peachy-orange on cool toned skin, and more red on warm toned skin (I lean on warm). The actual nail polish formula a lot...
Julep: Avery from "Classic with a Twist" Swatch & Review
Swatch Gallery Video Review Nail Polish Review This shade is true Barbie. If you have grown up with Barbie, then you will know what the signature bold pink Barbie shade is like. Avery is a perfect replica of that shade. Its very opaque and you only need 1 full coat. Julep is very chip resistant, and I kept this shade chip free for about 4 days without a top...