[Korean Cosmetic Blogger / Lady Fox] Apien Aurora Nail Touch

Pretty Glitter!

I love Glitter, It looks done by a professional but All I did is put this one product on!

Oh my GOSH!

I asked, and you answered by question:  Which one of the two GOSH shades would you like to see first - Bubble Gum or Miss Minty?  The voting resulted in a tie, so I'm showing you both of them today.

 

So, let me introduce Bubble Gum & Miss Minty by GOSH

 

3 coats each, normal wearability, easy application, good brush

 

 

Note to viewers - try to overlook the nasty little paper cut I had on my pinky!

 

 

Let me begin with the one that intrigued me most, namely Miss Minty.  I have seen tons of mint shades bearing various brand names being swatched by other nail bloggers.  The bottle really had me fascinated.

 

As pretty as this shade is, it really doesn't look that great on my fair-skinned hands.  And....I think it is a shade for the younger generation of nail polish wearers.  I guess the verdict for me is - I would rather enjoy my mint in the form of chocolate than on my nails. 

 

Products used:   3 coats of GOSH "Miss Minty", TIPS Nail Conditoner after the manicure to treat the cuticles, and after several days of wear the polish was removed AND my nails and cuticles were treated with TIPS at the same time with the Revival Nail Polish Remover by ASK Cosmetics.

 

"Bubble Gum" truly lives up to its name.  This shade reminds one of those very pink wads of bubble gum we used to chew as children.   Not sure what kind you enjoyed, but I have vivid memories of Hubba Bubba.

 

 

My little paper cut is still quite noticeable in this shot.  You can also see the shiny areas around my nails and cuticles, which have been treated with TIPS Nail Conditioner after the polish has drided.  I also keep the polish away from my cuticles, because polish will dry them out AND removing the polish from your cuticles causes stimulation to them, which can result in damage to the cuticles.

 

 

I stumbled upon these two shades at Shopper's Drugmart just last week. Upon noticing that they were reduced from $7 each to $3.50, I decided to add these two spring pastels to my collection. However, when I had a closer look at my receipt I realized they had charged me full price for the polishes, so it wasn't a two-for-one deal after all. Unfortunately, I no longer had the opportunity to go back and a lesson was learned - ALWAYS check your receipts while still at the store!

 

I will leave you with some more outdoor photos that show how the ice had formed on the lilac tree in our front yard.  There was so much damage to hydro lines due to this storm that we were out of electricity for some 48 hours.

 

 

So, what's your choice?  Would you go with Miss Minty or Bubble Gum on your nails?

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy the rest of your day,  Lisa M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gorgeous Nails on Your Wedding Day

It's wedding season once again, and brides all around the world are getting ready for one of (if not the) biggest days in their lives.  Everything has to be perfect - from head to toe - since all eyes will be on the blushing bride.

 

One of the most exciting moments of this glorious event is when the groom slips the wedding ring on his bride's finger.  After that everyone wants to feast their eyes on her hand.  Doesn't everyone want to have the most beautiful looking hands on this day?

 

For the ultimate wedding manicure I have chosen two polishes:

 

 

This indoor photo shows Rimmel London's "French Rose 140" on the left, TIPS Nail Conditioner in the center and "Sheer French Pink" by ASK Cosmetics on the right.

 

 

Indoor photo:  3 coats of "French Rose" by Rimmel, which started out very similar in its transparency to the second polish by ASK Cosmetics, but took on much more of a pinkish tone after 2 coats.

 

Indoor photo:  3 coats of "Sheer French Pink" by ASK Cosmetics, which makes your pinks look pinker and your whites look whiter.  Many people have noticed my nails with this polish on and commented how nice my French manicure looks.

 

 

All three pics above show Rimmel's "French Rose".  If you love the slightest hint of pink on your nails, this polish will fit the bill wonderfully.

 

In the above three photos you can see my right hand with 3 coats of "Sheer French Pink" and the last one shows TIPS Nail Conditioner, which I apply after each and every manicure to treat the cuticles.

 

Some more outdoor shots to show the difference between the two....

 

Rimmel's "French Rose"

ASK Cosmetics' "Sheer French Pink"

Which one do you prefer - more pink or more sheer?

 

 

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Take care and til next time,  Lisa M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hot, Hot, Hot Cocoa by Rimmel London

The weather this past winter has been cold and blustery.  I have found much comfort sipping a cup of hot chocolate while sitting in my living room watching the wind blow those white flakes through the air and the squirrels nibbling on (and ultimately stealing) the bird seed in our feeders.

 So, when I saw this shade and tried it...... well, I just felt warm and fuzzy inside.  It reminds me of my favourite hot drink that has warmed me up many a day over the past months.

 

Introducing  Hot Cocoa 230 by Rimmel London......

 

 

Base Coat, 2 coats of Hot Cocoa by Rimmel London, Top Coat by ASK Cosmetics Inc. followed by a cuticle treatment of TIPS Nail Conditioner.

 

Remember:

1. Always begin with a good quality base coat.  This is the foundation for all good, long-lasting manicures.  It also helps prevent yellowing of the nails while providing a "clear, even" palette for the colour.
2. When applying polish stay well away from your cuticles.  Polish is very drying for both your nails and your cuticles, so minimize the dryness that could occur by using a clean 3 stroke method of applying lacquer and avoid getting to close to those precious cuticles.
3. Finish off by applying top coat.  In order to maintain and prolong your beautiful manicure, re-apply top coat every 2 - 3 days.  This will add extra shine and protect the lacquer job even longer.

 

TIPS Nail Conditioner by ASK Cosmetics Inc. of Canada keeps my nails hydrated, fortified, protected against the damaging effects of water, strengthened yet flexible and is a great treatment for your cuticles too.  For more information about TIPS, visit  ASK Cosmetics' website.

 

Special Promotional Offer (only while supplies last):

 

$15.99 for both items with FREE Shipping & Handling worldwide!

 

You save between $17 - $20 on this deal.

 

To take advantage of this offer call the toll-free number 1-877-275-5566

and say you want the TIPS PROMO!  Oh, and tell them Lisa sent you.

 

Have a wonderful day!  Til next time, Lisa M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rimmel London's "Burgundy Flirt 390"

Yet another awesome shade by Rimmel London.......

 

 

As reds go this is right at the top of my list after "Perfect Red" by ASK Cosmetics.  The name describes this shade so well  having a strong burgundy undertone to it, but yet it still passes as a gorgeous "Sweep me off my feet" red.

 

 

 The application was fantastic.  The wearability factor was great.  Shown here are 2 coats, which could easily be intensified with a third coat.

 

This is one of the bottles I puchased on sale for $2.00 at Shopper's Drugmart.  If you live in Canada and have the chance, check out the deals they have on offer.

 

Don't forget to apply a good basecoat especially with very pigmented lacquers like the one shown above.  The basecoat really does help to prevent yellowing of the nails.

 

 

In order to prolong the wear of your manicure re-apply topcoat every 2 days to add shine and durability.

 

 

 

 

 

These are the four red shades I own and love:  (from right to left) ASK Cosmetics Perfect Red, Rimmel London's Burgundy Flirt,  Sally Hansen's Unbreakable Heart and OPI's From A to Zurich.

 

Do you have a favourite shade of red?  What is it? 

 

Have a great day from snowy Canada!  Til next time, Lisa M.

 

 

 

 

 

[Korean Cosmetic Makeup Blog / Etude House] Etude House Sweet Recipe Icecream Nails

Etude House Sweet Recipe Ice cream Nails

Who Loves Chocolet! Who love Ice cream! Who Loves Candy!
Well will you love you nails as well if Chocolet, Ice cream and Candy is all on it?

Sorry about that, just a little joke, any ways today I'll introduce you to a nail polish that is sweet as chocolate sounds.

There are two types

Candy Drop Mint Chocochip and Sparkle Sparkle Strawberry Star Candy

It's kind of smaller than normal sized nail polish.
But I LOVE the package. I'm ready to hold it upside down and give it a lick

If you take a closer look you can see their are other colors of Glitters other than just black There are green and Pink if you look close enough

This one doesn't only have giltters of colors but small stars if you look close enough. I have a feeling this could be my top favorite nail polish.



What I love the most about this nail polish is that when ever you apply it's different every time.

Also gives a feeling that I've gone to a nail shop and payed them for this nail when actually it is done at home.

I hope more of these come out so that I wouldn't have to pay so much for nails.



NOTD: An attempt at Minnie Mouse nails...

Hey lovelies!

My nail art skills are practically non-existent; i can't even paint them in one full colour without flooding my cuticles. At the beginning of the week i was determined to have "Minnie Mouse" nails and failed miserably with the polish i already had. So i made a quick trip to Boots to pick up a Models Own nail art pen and found my second attempt a little more successful!

Now i wont be painting masterpieces on my nails any time soon but for me, i thought this was pretty damn good! I can see a lot more nail experimentation in my future!

Zoya Sarah is one of my favourite red polishes. Its such a flattering colour with a good amount of shimmer, perfect! And i know it may look like I've photographed a tampon next to it, but no, i haven't gone crazy! Its the Models Own Nail Art pen in White which i used to to the cute polka dots!

 

Are you any good at nail art?
Feel free to link me your posts in the comments!

xox

Oh My GOSH!

There's a new polish brand in town, which is available at Shopper's Drug Mart here in Canada.  GOSH caught my eye recently when I was on the look-out for different shades of blue for the Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser, where I did blue manicures for all the young girls.

 

Shown here - 2 coats of GOSH #605 Blue Balloon

 

 

 

 

 

I thought this shade would be a definite winner among the girls and it turned out to be a very close second behind Maybelline's "Styled Out." 

 

In the meantime I have tried a few of the GOSH shades, all of which were great to apply.  This one offered great coverage after two coats. Although the shade on my nails was very true to the colour in the bottle, it is not a shade I would necessarily wear on its own.  So, here is what I decided to do with it.

 

I added one coat of Sally Hansen's #440 In the Spotlight.

 

This additional bling provides a lot more dimension, even a galactic look to it.

 

What do you think of this combination? 

 

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the rest of your day.  Lisa M