PIXI Skintreats Glow Tonic Review

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OPI Glitter Off Peel-able Base Coat: Glitter Nail Lacquer Removal in Seconds



OPI Glitter Off Peel-able Base Coat Allows for Glitter Nail Lacquer Removal in Seconds

Glitter Off by OPI is a new, peel-able base coat that allows for the quick and easy removal of nail lacquer when applied beneath any glitter or dark nail color. Glitter Off provides a base for quick one-step removal and protects natural nails, while simultaneously making nail colors brighter. Glitter Off is designed to leave nails polish-free and stain-free in seconds, revealing a clean nail surface without the use of lacquer remover.

“Women love glitter nail lacquer, which adds a glamorous element to any manicure. However, it can be difficult and frustrating to remove. Now OPI fans can fully embrace the glitter nail trend without the accompanying hassle. Simply brush on one thin layer of Glitter Off to bare nails, wait until it dries clear and then apply as many coats of glitter lacquer as needed to get the desired look,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Co-Founder & Executive VP. “Glitter Off is designed to last for a few days, allowing for glitter shades to be changed frequently or worn just for a special occasion or night out. It’s so easy to use – and when it’s time to remove it, peel!”

To remove, use a cuticle stick to gently push and peel the glitter lacquer off the nail. No nail polish remover is necessary for this final step.

Glitter Off features OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Glitter Off will be available March 2014, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, ULTA and ulta.com for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

ABOUT OPI
As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services to both salons and their customers, along with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors and iconic names, OPI’s heavily-pigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers. OPI nail lacquer is available in over 200 shades and contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Each lacquer features OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and retails a full line of professional items, including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools, gels and acrylics.

Zoya Spring 2014: Magical Pixie Swatches, Review


Spring is almost here!  Textured nail polish is still very much part of the nail trends in 2014, and Zoya has a new collection of textured nail polishes that have bigger hex glitter that glistens so amazingly in the sun.  The Magical Pixie collection is just that - magical and twinkling like fairy dust.

Here are the three nail polishes from the Zoya Magical Pixie collection, my swatches and my thoughts on these.


Zoya Magical Pixie nail polish in Cosmo


Zoya Magical Pixie nail polish in Cosmo






Zoya Magical Pixie nail polish in Cosmo is breathtaking, especially when under direct sunlight.  It's a silver textured polish with lots of bigger hex and circle holgraphic glitter.  So clean and pretty on the nails.

Zoya Magical Pixie nail polish in Vega






Zoya Magical Pixie nail polish in Vega

I love the name, I love the polish.  Zoya Magical Pixie nail polish in Vega is a light blue textured polish with lots of bigger holo glitter.  So gorgeous!

Zoya Magical Pixie nail polish in Cosmo reminds me of this L'oreal Gold Dust textured polish in 142 Pop the Bubbles, but the latter is a tad more teal than the baby blue of Cosmo.  Pop the Bubbles also don't have the holographic bigger glitter that Cosmo has.


Zoya Magical Pixie nail polish in Lux









If you like romantic light pinks, Zoya Magical Pixie nail polish in Lux is for you.  This is what I imagine pixie dust would look like.  It has the same bigger holographic glitter of the two previous Magical Pixies.

The photos don't lie and these are just amazingly pretty polishes.  Staying power is amazing and these last on my nails longer than regular polishes.  You also don't need to apply a top coat as the latter would probably ruin the textured effect.  

My only gripe is that these are very gritty that I sometimes can't take it.  When I scratch my skin, it sometimes feels quite painful.  Nonetheless, I bear it because I love the ultimate textured polishes with amazing holo glitter that twinkle so nicely under sunlight.

What do you think about textured polishes?  I personally love them.  I think this is the best nail trend that has come up in recent years, way better than magnetic and crackle nail polishes.  Even though these feel rough on the nails, I'd still wear them for the nice textured effect.

These Zoya Magical Pixie nail polishes are now available on www.zoya.com for $10 each or $30 for the set of 3.

(Media sample was provided by a representative of the brand for consideration.  All opinions are completely mine.)

L'Oreal Colour Riche Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick Swatches, Review

L'Oreal Colour Riche Extraordinaire Liquid Lipsticks in 101 Rose Symphony, 500 Melton Mauve, 104 Dancing Rose

L'Oreal Colour Riche Extraordinaire Liquid Lipsticks in 106 Fuchsia Orchestra and 201 Rose Symphony



L'Oreal Colour Riche Extraordinaire Liquid Lipsticks in 106 Fuchsia Orchestra, 201 Rose Symphony, 303 Rouge Allegro

L'Oreal Colour Riche Extraordinaire Liquid Lipsticks in 101 Rose Symphony, 500 Melton Mauve, 104 Dancing Rose

Swatches:
L'Oreal Colour Riche Extraordinaire Liquid Lipsticks in 101 Rose Symphony, 103 in Blushing Harmony, 104 Dancing Rose, 106 Fuchsia Orchestra, 201 Rose Symphony,
303 Rouge Allegro, 403 Purple Prelude, 500 Melton Mauve



L'Oreal Colour Riche Extraordinaire Liquid Lipsticks in 101 Rose Symphony, 103 in Blushing Harmony, 104 Dancing Rose, 106 Fuchsia Orchestra, 201 Rose Symphony




L'Oreal Colour Riche Extraordinaire Liquid Lipsticks in 101 Rose Symphony, 103 in Blushing Harmony, 104 Dancing Rose, 106 Fuchsia Orchestra, 201 Rose Symphony



L'Oreal Colour Riche Extraordinaire Liquid Lipsticks in 303 Rouge Allegro, 403 Purple Prelude, 500 Melton Mauve


Wearing L'Oreal Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick in 101 Rose Symphony

Wearing L'Oreal Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick in 103 Blushing Harmony

Wearing L'Oreal Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick in 104 Dancing Rose


Wearing L'Oreal Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick in 106 Fuchsia Orchestra

Wearing L'Oreal Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick in 303 Rose Allegro

Wearing L'Oreal Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick in 201 Rose Symphony

Wearing L'Oreal Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick in 403 Purple Prelude

Wearing L'Oreal Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick in 500 Melton Mauve


Hi everyone! Below is my video on my L'Oreal Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick Haul and Swatches .  Please check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel if you'd like to see more of these kinds of videos.

Before that, however, I want to put in my two cents in writing, so this is technically not just a video post.  As I mentioned in the video, I LOVE the formula of this line.  I like this so much better than the L'Oreal Colour Riche Caress Wet Shine Stain gloss that was launched a year or so ago.  That one looked so uneven on my lips.  This new one from L'Oreal just coats the lips effortlessly.

I don't think I can call these liquid lip sticks, just because I feel that they have a jelly-like finish that is more similar to a lipgloss than to a lipstick that has a creamy finish.  They also have softer finishes than the usual liquid lipsticks that I own like Rimmel Apocalips or Color Show Offs.  Nonetheless, they do impart good pigmentation especially the darker or brighter shades.

They have decent staying power, maybe 3 hours tops on my lips, before I have to re-apply them again.  They have a certain tackiness to them that makes them a bit more longer-lasting than lipglosses with thinner consistency, but the tackiness don't feel uncomfortable on my lips.

Below are more of my thoughts on these L'Oreal Extraordinaire Liquid Lipsticks in my review video.  Check it out for live swatches and more!

See review video below after the jump:

OPI Brazil Nail Polish Collection Swatches and Review Part 2

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OPI Brazil Nail Polish Collection Swatches and Review Part 1

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 A week or so ago, my pretties - the OPI Brazilian collection - came in the mail!


 However, one of them arrived broken- my beautiful OPI I Just Can't Cope-acabana. :(


Such a sad day!  I was able to score another OPI I Just Can't Cope-acabana at my local nail supply store, so I now have the entire OPI Brazil collection.  Here are the first six shades and my swatches and thoughts on them.