11 February 2016

Swatch: Leighton Denny - Moon Shine

This polish was from a QVC collection called The Sky's the Limit.

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Colour: Pearl
Finish: Pearlescent
Opacity: Two Coats shown, but nail line is still visible
Other: Possibly better for a topper
How Much? 12ml
Brush Type: Standard

10 February 2016

Review: Born Pretty Store - Clean Up Brush (Flat UV Gel Brush)*

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So the idea is that when you paint your nails you do a perfect job every time, however in the real world when you aren't a professional it doesn't always happen. Being realistic it never happens perfectly, which is where a clean up brush and acetone come in.

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This brush is marketed as being a Flat UV Gel Brush, I don't work with Gels, however after seeing its shape and size I think this is a great clean up brush.

The bristles are flexible with a little firmness which is what you need to create a smooth cuticle line.

It is flattened making it slim so you can get the brush up against the nail edge to clean up the polish line without taking big chunks out of the nail polish.

How do I use it?
I dip the brush in to pure acetone and wipe off the excess, then I run the brush around the nail where I have painted them imperfectly. Then I wipe the brush on a tissue, then re-dip in to the acetone until I am happy with the look.

Pre Clean Up | After Clean Up
 
Kiko - Black 275

Pre Clean Up | After Clean Up
 
Essie - Shall We Chalet


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9 February 2016

Nails: French Seals

More of a French manicure than the seals being of French decent!


Nails Inc - William IV
Miss Sporty - New Black

LadyQueen - Seal Stickers

8 February 2016

Nails: Valentine's Day 2016

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Base Polish: Essie - Shall We Chalet
Stamping Polish: Essence - Stamp Me White
Stamping Plate: Bundle Monster 02


 

7 February 2016

Swatch: MUA - Green 13

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Colour: Green
Finish: Frost
Opacity: Two Coats
Brush Type: Standard

6 February 2016

Swatch: La Femme - Pink Cream 106


Colour:
Pink
Finish: Cream
Opacity: Two Coats
Brush Type: Standard
How Much? 15ml

5 February 2016

Swatch: Sally Hansen - Royal Romance

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Colour: Mauve
Finish: Pearl
Opacity: Two Coats

40 Great Nail Art Ideas - Aqua

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Base Polish: Kiko - Cerulean Blue 295
Stamping Polishes: MoYou - Special Nail Polish - Persian Turquoise, Essence - Stamp Me White
Stamping Plate: Bundle Monster 423

4 February 2016

Swatch: W7 - Blue Dazzle

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Colour: Blue
Finish: Micro Glitter in Clear Base
Brush Type: Wide and Flat
How Much? 15ml
Anything Else? Densely packed, semi matte finish, smells chemically

3 February 2016

Swatch: Leighton Denny - Miss Behavin

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Colour: Navy
Finish: Frost
Opacity: Two Coats
Brush Type: Standard

2 February 2016

Swatch: Stargazer - 142

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Colour: Purple Base, Gold Shimmer
Finish: Glass Flecked
Opacity: Two Shown, could do with third
Brush Type: Standard
How Much? 14ml