NOTD: 15 March 2012

DARN IT.  It's the Ides of March and I don't have a witty manicure to show you.  Nor did I have one on Pi[e] Day.  However, I do have a NOTD that I wore on 26 February that I was pretty proud of.  My boyfriend actually picked this combination out!


This is one coat of Dr.'s REMEDY Revive with one coat of deborah lippmann Ruby Red Slippers.  At first I just topped with CND Air Dry and I got the following:
HUNGRY GLITTER.  To smooth it out, I put a layer of Lynnderella Glitter Tamer, then another coat of CND Air Dry to seal the deal.  


Now I'm just going to post pictures.  It's late, I have to be up early, yadda yadda.  Please note that when you mix these two colors, you get a slight purple tint!  It was so lovely to see - and very unexpected.





That's all she wrote folks.  Until next time!



Dr.’s REMEDY® Enriched Nail Polish is available for $16 online at http://www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL.  You can "Like" them on Facebook.

deborah lippmann [official website] sells for $18 a bottle.  You can also Like her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter.

Lynnderella is sold by American etailer Llarowe for $15 a bottle.  Glitter Tamer sells for $8.00.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Verve 360 Sweepstakes!

Hello lovelies!  I have a great giveaway for all those in the Contiguous United States, aged 18 years old and older.  The Verve 360 is giving away one (1) brand new bottle of Zoya Megan & one (1) brand new bottle of Zoya Avery to a lucky winner!  Thanks to Verve 360 hair salons in Pittsburgh for providing the prize!  Please wait for the Rafflecopter widget to load and follow the instructions, starting with leaving me a blog comment on why you love Zoya or why you want to try Zoya!  Please direct any questions to krystal[at]polishgalore[dot]com and I'll answer them as soon as possible.  


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SensatioNail Invincible Gel Polish

Last time today, I promise!  When SensatioNail first came out, there were only the 2 colors (as seen earlier) but now it's March and they have 12 other colors including shimmers!  (I'm eyeing the purple, you know.)  Please enjoy the following from SensatioNail (all images courtesy of them).  (PS: You know me - I had to ask!  Each bottle has enough polish for approx 25 manicures.)



SensatioNail™ Invincible Gel Polish
(SRP: $12)



Finally... a salon-quality gel manicure you can do yourself! Far more durable than any other, SensatioNail Invincible Gel Polish is available in a full spectrum of 12 fashionable colors that provide up to 2 weeks of dazzling, damage-proof wear. Used in tandem with the SensatioNail Pro 3060 LED Lamp, the patent-pending polymer technology glides on smoothly and is flash-cured in seconds to a radiantly resilient finish. No smudging, no chipping and formulated to withstand the most demanding lifestyle.


SensatioNail Invincible Gel Polish if free from Formaldehyde, Toluene and Dibutyl Pthalate and each individual polish will provide up-to 25 manicures. No matter what, color stays flawlessly polished-to perfection for up to 2 weeks. Because you have better things to do than your nails.


How-to:
Prepare: Apply our exclusive Gel Primer to clean dry nails. Then apply Gel Base & Top Coat – CURE FOR 30 SECONDS


Lacquer Up: Sweep on your favorite shade of SensatioNail Invincible Gel Polish – CURE FOR 60 SECONDS


Protect: Seal in color with Gel Base & Top Coat – CURE FOR 30 SECONDS – Wipe nails with Gel Cleanser – you’re done!
* SensatioNail Invincible Gel Polish can be removed by soaking in 100% pure acetone.


AVAILABLE COLORS:

  • Pink Chiffon
  • Mauve Maven
  • Coral Sunset
  • Sugar Plum
  • Pink Daisy
  • Raspberry Wine
  • Scarlet Red
  • Taupe Tulips
  • Espresso Bean
  • Ocean Sparkle
  • Purple Orchid
  • Blue Yonder



SensatioNail Invincible Gel Polish will be available in January 2012 at Walmart and select CVS stores.

SensatioNail Starter Kit

Now as much as I absolutely ADORE Shellac by CND, there aren't any verified salons in my immediate area that provide the service.  While I wait, why not try a gel polish that says it lasts 2 weeks?  Only downside for me (right now especially) is the price but maybe I can chip in with a few friends & pay $20 each for the system & we can all enjoy?  Please enjoy the following from SensaioNail - all images courtesy of them.  (PS: I had to ask - the mini bottles that come with the starter kit are good for approx 10 manicures.)



SensatioNail™ Starter Kit
(SRP: $60)

Finally...at-home gel polish manicures are now available at your fingertips! The new SensatioNail™ Invincible Gel Polish Starter Kit allows you to enjoy DIY, damage-proof nails that last for up to 2 WEEKS. Available in two shades, Raspberry Wine and Scarlet Red, this powerful and compact system is complete with all of the tools for salon-quality results--including the exclusive PRO 3060 LED LAMP – in three simple steps!


SensatioNail Invincible Gel Polish if free from Formaldehyde, Toluene and Dibutyl Pthalate and requires zero dry time. The kit will provide ten high-shine manicures.


How-to:
Prepare: Apply our exclusive Gel Primer to clean, dry nails. Then apply Gel Base & Top Coat – CURE FOR 30 SECONDS


Lacquer Up: Sweep on your favorite shade of SensatioNail Invincible Gel Polish – CURE FOR
60 SECONDS


Protect: Seal in color with Gel Base & Top Coat – CURE FOR 30 SECONDS — Wipe nails with Gel Cleanser – you’re done!
* SensatioNail Invincible Gel Polish can be removed by soaking in 100% pure acetone.


SensatioNail Invincible Gel Polish will be available in January 2012 at Walmart and select CVS stores.




STARTER KIT INCLUDES :

  • Gel Cleanser
  • Gel Primer
  • Gel Base & Top Coat
  • Color Gel Polish
  • Pro 3060 LED Lamp
  • Wood Manicure Stick
  • Lint-free Wipes
  • Double-sided Nail Buffer

Sun, Sand & Surf-proof Nails: New Invincible Gel Polish

So the skinny on me lately is that after 5 glorious (and I do mean glorious) years of being able to work from home on a project that I loved, I was laid off.  Thankfully, I was able to find work that started the Monday after my last day at the old job, but it's a huge pay cut, and it's actual office time all day.  I am still dedicated to PolishGalore, and showing you the newest nail and makeup items but I'm also looking for more office appropriate items, which is why I loved getting this email from SensatioNail about a gel polish you can apply at home.  I'll have more information on it today but for now, please enjoy the following release from SenasatioNail!


INTRODUCING SENSATIONAIL™ INVINCIBLE GEL POLISH
The Global Leader In Innovative Nail Care Products Launches At-Home,
Salon-Quality Gel Manicure Collection

Lake Forest, CA (November 17, 2011)—Pacific World Corporation, the leading innovator and supplier of nail and beauty care products worldwide, announces the launch of SensatioNail™ Invincible Gel Polish under its acclaimed Nailene® brand. At the forefront of innovation, SensatioNail is a premium collection of at-home gel polish products that will provide users with up to two weeks of dazzling, damage-proof wear. With the resilient benefits of salon gel services—no chipping, no smudging, no breaking—in a do-it-yourself format, SensatioNail is a high performance, time saving and cost effective alternative.


“The overall nail care category has seen significant growth over the past year. As consumer focus and purchasing behavior has shifted to at-home, DIY products, we are thrilled to bring such an innovative product line to the market place,” says Marwan Zreik, SensatioNail Vice President of Marketing and Research & Development. “SensatioNail is the answer to multiple consumer and category demands, and never before has a gel product collection of this quality been available outside of the salon space,” Adds Zreik.


SensatioNail will debut at the end of November at mass retailers with the launch of the SensatioNail Starter Kit, a powerful and compact system that is complete with all of the tools needed to achieve salon-quality results. The brand’s patented polymer technology allows the polish to glide on smoothly, while the compact PRO 3060 LED Lamp harnesses LED light technology to flash harden SensatioNail gel polish to a radiant finish, with zero dry time. The brand will follow up the launch with a complete collection roll-out in
January 2012, including the release of 12 fashion forward SensatioNail Invincible Gel Polish colors in both solid and shimmering finishes. The polish formula is free from Formaldehyde, Toluene and Dibutyl Pthalate.


SensatioNail Creative Director, Clara Lee, says, “At SensatioNail we don’t want the gel manicure experience to be limited to the salon. After conducting multi-city focus groups to truly understand the needs and wants of our target demographic—including frequent and non-polish users—we invested in quality and innovation to bring women an affordable luxury that is relevant not only to their beauty routines, but to their lifestyles.”


In addition, SensatioNail is committed to generating a strong digital presence. The brand’s website, Facebook and Twitter pages went live on November 14th, and will be informational hubs to communicate with consumers across multi-media platforms.


SensatioNail will provide an engaging experience for fans in an ongoing conversation about nail care tips, tricks and trends. This includes a library of instructional videos for various gel polish techniques that consumers can access through the web, or using a smart phone to scan QR codes located on all product packaging.


SensatioNail is available at Walmart and select CVS locations nationwide, and suggested product prices will range from $12.00-$60.00. For more information visit the brand at Facebook.com/SensatioNail, or on Twitter @SensatioNail.


ABOUT SENSATIONAIL
SensatioNail™ is the leading at-home gel manicure system. From the makers of Nailene®, an innovator and leader in the artificial and natural nail care categories, SensatioNail™ LED technology and proprietary gel formula provides women with salon-quality results that are easy to use and affordable for everyday wear. The full product line is distributed in the United States at mass and drug retailers nationwide. The SensatioNail™ brand is owned and developed by Pacific World Corporation, located in Lake Forest, California. For more information, visit www.sensatioNailgel.com


ABOUT PACIFIC WORLD CORPORATION
Pacific World Corporation is a leading innovator and supplier of proprietary nail and beauty care products to the food, drug, mass and value retail channels worldwide. The company was founded in 1973 by Robert Leathers and entered the nail care market with the Nailene brand in 1983. In 1995, Pacific World expanded its business to include international markets. In 2002, Pacific World signed a license agreement with Revlon for the Artificial Nail business. A year later, this license agreement was expanded to include Revlon-branded false eyelashes.


The series of four acquisitions/mergers in the last six years started in February of 2005, when Pacific World acquired Fing’rs US and was followed by Woodward Laboratories in January, 2010, Fing’rs Europe in June 2011, and now the merger with The W.E. Bassett Company. Additionally, Pacific World launched geoGiRL Cosmetics in February of 2011 and has been the exclusive marketing/sales distributor of Bio-Oil in the United States since 2007. Pacific World currently markets 1,181 products across six key product lines in more
than 81,000 retail locations worldwide.