Archive for December 2012

NOTD: Ciate + Holiday accent!!

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Today was day 5 of my nail polish advent calendar, and I got a nice purple color called cabaret! This was my first time using Ciate nail polish. The application was great considering it was a mini brush. I did however had to apply three coats before it became opaque. It does dry really fast too, which is nice, because I really can't sit still.



I used the nail polish I got from my November Glossybox, all is glam, all is bright, for the accent. I'm not sure it's the best pairing, but oh well, I will change it up soon. I didn't have time to put on a top coat and clean up as I am still in the middle of drying as I type. This is what happens when you don't have much time in a day. :(

What do you think of the colors??

November Glossybox!

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My November Glossybox has finally arrived! I love the fact that it is now December, don't you? anyways, this is my first box. I don't really like it so much, and you'll see why in a minute. For those of you that don't know, Glossybox is a beauty subscription box that is $21/month and sends you 5~7 deluxe size samples. To be honest, I really got this subscription for the box. 


When you first open it up, you get this really nicely wrapped, Christmas themed wrapping paper. 


Once you've untied the red ribbon, the contents inside are revealed!


The first think that I pulled out was a Maybelline MNY My Gloss. This color is in a light pink shade. It supposedly retails for 7.49 and is a full size product at 9 ml, which I still think is kinda small. I don't usually use glosses, but it looks light enough that I'll be able to use it without worry. 


The next product I pulled out was a Vitabath Fresh Citrus Twist moisturizing bath and shower gel. Its suppose to be Paraben and Sulfate Free. Sadly, even after receiving a BSc, I still don't know what that means. However, this came in the supposed full size and would cost $15 - $18. I'm not sure that I would spend so much on such a thing. We'll see after I use it. 


Next was my favorite from the box. Nail Polish!! :D this is Nicole by O.P.I. and is part of the Kardashian Kolor line. It is shimmery, which is a first for me, so I'll have to see what it looks like on the finger. It's estimated retail value is 10.99, which seems about right. The bottle sort of leaked though and some got into the box which was unfortunate, however it was very minimal. However it still means something went wrong with this box. 


Next in the box was a bottle of Curel, Hand and Cuticle Therapy. I really need this. Especially when my nails have been painted so much lately and it is getting colder outdoors as well. It will especially come in handy when I'm at my Bright Night job. This only retails for 3.99 which is weird considering how big a bottle it is. 



I was really disappointed with this. While almost everyone else got the Nexxus Shampoo and Conditioner, I got this. Clear, Scalp and Hair Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner. a new brand no one has really heard of and smaller samples in comparison. Not impressed. 



Last but not least was this blush. It was custom mad for glossy box and is called Glossy Rosewood. While it IS nice, I don't know if it is worth  $16.73. at least I know I wouldn't pay for that. 


 So that was my box. Please let me know what you thought of it. Should I keep going with Glossy Box? or unsubscribe?

My Ciate Advent Calendar Arrived.... Finally

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So after looking forward to my firsts mini mani month, which for those that don't know is a nail polish advent calendar set from ciate, and being let down that I wouldn't get it before the start of the month, I finally have it.
I am going to be good and open it up one at a time. With the exception of today because I just got it and missed the first two days.


I am sick today so I won't be able to show you guys what they look like on my nails but I will definitely get around to doing a different NOTD for each of the 24 days :)


Day 1. When I opened the door, it read, Fly a Kite. The nail polish is called cupcake queen and is a glittery pink color. I didn't like the mediocre quality of the bow tie. I felt it should be glued properly above their logo.


Day 2. The door says that there are over 37,000 nail art tutorials on youtube. Inside was a burgandy looking nail polish called dangerous affair. The only problem I have with this one is the bow came undone. I have to try and put it back together. I'm also not sure I like.this color very much.. we will see.


Today's day three. When you open up the door there is a little 'BOO' We scared you.. which I didn't find very amusing, I would have thought they'd put more fun little facts or something. Now this is what the bowtie SHOULD look like. If the rest of them are like this, then great :) Anyways, today is a nice white nail polish with purple shimmer inside. It's called halo. It doesn't show in the photo the purple shimmering. Perhaps once I put it on the nail.


So far the colors are great, and I've had a quick test on a nail and found it dries relatively fast which is great. I will show you soon.
For now, that's all.

Revlon Selects

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Yesterday, when i checked my email, I saw that I recieved an email from Revlon Select saying I was chosen to participate in their program. I am so excited for this. Just in time for the holidays too.

What this is, is a program to try some of their new line of products and review it, giving our honest opinions. They encourage to blog about it and share. A great marketing gimmick. Get the customers to share their own experiences of the product first hand. This is the second time Ive been chosen to do something like this and I am really excited. Especially when there are nail products involve. The first time I was selected for Elle's review panel getting a bunch of full size mascaras, facial creams, and body washes, but their brands were concealed, and i had to judge which gave the better results without brand biases. That was a great panel because I got tons of awesome brands to try and even now havent finished using. While I havent used much of Revlons products, this definitely is a good place to start. I will be posting pictures once the package comes in.

Thats all for now.

Write soon.