LVX Callais

Continuing on the blue streak, I have the summer baby blue creme from LVX Callais, which is lighter than the Sation Blue Sky's The Limit that I wore the other day.  Thankfully, unlike Ecru, I found the formula on this polish to be much nicer - flowing well and smooth on the nail.

I used a base of Poshe, 2 coats of polish and a top of Cult Nails Wicked Fast.

Here in the sun you can see how smooth the polish is - nothing too flashy and a pretty straight blue creme.

It's not quite pastel here in the shade, but it is a very pretty hue.

I'm not sure why it was so washed out in my in indirect sun picture.  It's definitely not this milky blue color normally!

Finally with the flash, you can see how pigmented it really is - no bald spots on pulling really.  I thought my pinkie was a little bare but doesn't really seem like it - just a tiny bit near the cuticle.  I paint my nails from pinkie to index so sometimes I don't get full coverage on my pinkie when I'm learning the flow of a polish.

LVX [Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram] is available on their website. It is 10-free to include Toluene and Camphor, vegan and cruelty free. Use promo code POLISHGALORE for 20% off your purchase!

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Dermelect Foot Treatment

I'm currently between salons... I have been very dedicated to one salon for years but then had an appointment at a different place and am wanting to move my business there.  I do get pedicures about once every two months and I don't have any current care in between visits so when I got this email, I'm thinking I need to rethink my foot care.  Please enjoy the following from Deremelect!

Runway Ready Luxury Foot Treatment

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Super-charged formula renews and restores the look & feel of rough, tired feet.

·         An action-packed tube of foot-soothing luxury makes skin noticeably softer and silky after your first application.

·         Ideal for anyone looking to repair, nourish and revive tired feet.

·         Beautifully enriched with natural soothers Argan Oil and Shea Butter, anti-inflammatory Arnica, moisture locking Hyaluronic Acid, and exfoliating hydroxy acids.

·         Skin is left supple without producing oiliness and no greasy film- just moisture. All natural scent!

HOW IT WORKS

·         Glycolic and Salicylic acids exfoliate callused skin to slough away dead skin cells.

·         Argan Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, and Shea Butter combine to restore and lock in moisture, while Arnica and Butcher’s Broom reduce inflammation from tired, over-worked feet.

·         The treatment also utilizes ProSina, a unique protein-peptide that bonds with the skin’s natural keratin to strengthen and soften skin and provide unprecedented age-defying results.

BENEFITS

·         Hydrates and softens rough, callused feet

·         Smoothing exfoliation sloughs away dead skin cells

·         Calms inflammation

·         Fresh, all-natural scent

APPLICATION         Apply to tired feet in a gentle, circular motion until absorbed. Recommended twice per day, morning and evening, for maximum results.

KEY INGREDIENTS: 

·         Argan Oil – anti-oxidant rich with Vitamin A and E to improve the skin’s elasticity and protect against free radicals

·         ProSina Protein Peptide– unique keratin protein that improves the skin’s barrier function and defies signs of aging

·         Shea Butter – locks in moisture for soft, silky skin

·         Hyaluronic Acid – plumps and firms skin

·         Arnica Extract – soothing anti-inflammatory

·         Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) – active fruit acid that exfoliates and moisturizes skin for increased moisture retention

·         Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) – exfoliating agent that sloughs away dead cells for softer skin

·         Butcher’s Broom – botanical extract that improves circulation and reduces redness

LAUNCH DATE                      Fall 2012

PRICING & AVAILABILITY:  SRP: $25.00 (4.0 oz. tube)

Available at www.dermelect.com and C.O. Bigelow in NYC.

ABOUT DERMELECT

Dermelect Cosmeceuticals is a forerunner when it comes to targeted, multi-tasking cosmeceutical skincare. Backed by its board of advisors and formulated with the most effective and sought out ingredients, Dermelect provides a refreshingly realistic beauty philosophy as it seeks to simplify skincare for the average educated consumer. 

NOTD: 15 September 2012

I was so in love with my Sation Blue Sky's The Limit manicure that I had to keep wearing it but I decided to add a little spice to it, with Cover Band Sticks 'n Stones available at Ninja Polish (currently out of stock).

My terrible right hand - I had 3 broken nails (thumb, index, middle), and a super long ring finger.

My polish matched my cardigan!

Love this shot - the polish, the cardigan, the negative space...

My normal looking left hand before I broke a nail and went back to nubbins.

The picture that started it all.

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

ORLY Pretty In Pink

I saw these at Cosmoprof but now the official press is out!  Please enjoy the following from ORLY (images courtesy of LaForce + Stevens)

ORLY Pretty in Pink Support Breast Cancer Detection and Prevention

 In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ORLY is launching the Pretty in Pink Collection in which 20 percent of the profits will go towards Cancer Schmancer. Founded by actress and cancer survivor Fran Drescher, Cancer Schmancer is an organization that focuses on education, prevention and early detection of cancer. All polishes in the Pretty in Pink Collection are adorned with a free Breast Cancer Ribbon Charm. The collection includes two lacquers from the Flash Glam FX Collection, Be Brave and Embrace, as well as one new glitter shade, You Are Not Alone. 

 The three Lacquers in the Pretty in Pink Collection include: 

 You Are Not Alone

Cool Pink Glitter 

Be Brave

Purple Holographic Bar Glitter 

Embrace

Pink Holo Glitter  

All ORLY Nail Lacquers including the Pretty in Pink Collection are free of DBP, Toluene and all traces of Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Resin. 

 The Pretty in Pink Lacquers will be available for $10.00 each starting October 2012. ORLY Nail Lacquers and Treatment products are available at orlybeauty.com, Sally Beauty, Ulta and other purveyors of beauty throughout the U.S. and in over 100 countries worldwide. 

Jeff Pink founded ORLY in 1975 with a simple idea: to innovate natural nail care. By creating leading-edge products and tools designed not only to beautify, but to respond to the needs of salon professionals, ORLY’s beauty experts have redefined nail care and nail fashion. ORLY’s dynamic color palette includes over 150 Lacquer shades that are completely free of DBP, formaldehyde and toluene. As much a trendsetter as a nail care innovator, ORLY also introduced the first-ever iconic nail look: the Original French Manicure® and reinvented Lacquer application with the award-winning Gripper Cap™. ORLY embodies quality that beauty professionals in over 100 countries worldwide rely upon.

Sation Blue Sky's The Limit

Earlier today, I told you about Sation by Miss and how they were coming out with some awesome cremes for fall 2012 - the "Little Horse on the Prairie" collection.  I do not normally wear blues but for some reason, this color was CALLING to me.  (If your nail polish starts talking, you might have issues.)  This is Blue Sky's The Limit and it's a lovely sky blue creme.

I started with a base coat of Poshe, 2 coats of polish and a top coat of Cult Nails Wicked Fast.  I felt like this bottle was a tad thick, but a bit of thinner can smooth that right up.

I love how pretty this color is!  It was just so in my face without being overpowering.  This is taken in the sun, and you can see that it's not too icy blue but not too electric either.

Even in the shade, this color just pops.

Add the flash and you have awesomeness going on.  I ended up wearing this for DAYS.  I didn't have any issues with staining either so that is an A++ in my book.  A blue that doesn't stain?  Winner.

Sation [Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube] can be purchased in beauty supply stores, online or in TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Winners (Canada) stores for $5 a 15 ml/0.50 fl oz bottle.

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