Pixi, the brand founded by Petra Strand, is one that is relatively new to my world despite being over 10 years old (launched in Soho, London). Pixi is allow about pure, awakening & skin loving products that create a natural "just had a good night's sleep" look. Their motto is "makeup to wakeup" and is all about creating multitasking, flaw-fixing and youth-enhancing products. While you can find more about their makeup line at their website, today I have one of their jewel-toned polishes perfect for this fall 2012 season. This is Evening Emerald, a swirly blue-green shimmer toned polish. I used a base of Poshe, 2 coats of polish and a top of Cult Nails Wicked Fast. I found that the polish behaved for the most part, didn't really flood my cuticles, but I am not used to the slender brush and needed to be careful while painting.
While you can almost see a hint of purple in the bottle, I assure you that it's just the reflection of my red hand. This polish was not easy to photograph in the sun because of all the shimmer.
I did get one in indirect sun where you can see more of that depth of shimmer. It reminds me of different polishes but I can't think of any dupes in my collection - let me know in the comments if you know of one!
Here with the flash, the color leans more green than blue, so it's all about lighting. You can see that I needed to clean up just a bit more on my cuticles, but that was from bad painting, not bad formula. The question becomes price and while the price is quite expensive ($8) for a small bottle, if you're looking for a perfect jeweled toned emerald, this may be one to try. (To compare, a bottle of Cult Nails is $10 for a 15 ml/0.5 fl oz bottle.)
Pixi [Website | Facebook | Twitter | Blog | YouTube] can be purchased online from their website or use find a retailer using their Online Retailers search engine for $8.00 for a 7ml/0.25 fl oz bottle. You can also purchase Pixi at Target!
Disclosure:
The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the
company for consideration. For more information, please read this post.
Urban Decay Releases
I was tickled pink (really!) over some new press releases I received from Urban Decay this last month. I'm really happy to be able to share these new products with you, and cannot wait to own some of them when they hit Sephora later on.
First up is Ocho Loco - a rainbow (kinda?) collection of eight full-sized 24/7 Glide On eye Pencisl. For are new and exclusive. It also includes a Grind House Double Barrel Sharpener. The price? Only $59 which if you bought these on its own, it's a value of $152. Available online only at Sephora, Ulta, Macys, Beauty and UrbanDecay.
Mushroom, Hustle, Psychedelic Sister and LSD are all newcomers to the 24/7 line. The rest have been produced before.
Next up are the 3 Holiday 2012 mini-palettes "Feminine", "Dangerous" and "Fun". All three are just $36 a piece and are already available at the Urban Decay website. You can find them in retailers around the first of October. Each zip around palette features 6 shades, a mirror, and a coordinating Lip Junkie Lip Gloss. The actual shadows are removable so you can use the zip-around case to carry your phone, ID, cash etc. It's not a large palette but enough for a smart phone and a few essentials.
The Feminine palette includes shimmering neutrals and smoky hues.
The Dangerous palette includes deep jewel tones and seductive neutrals.
Finally the Fun palette is just great colors to create upbeat every day looks.
Now, what would the holidays be without a new collection of shadows?! This is going on my birthday list, for sure because for one, Urban Decay is releasing TWENTY new shadows. That's right, NO repeats from other collections. Holla.
Look at that large mirror! The case opens slowly with the push button on the side, motion-control tehnology from the automotive industry.
Also included is a double ended Good Karma Shadow and Crease Brush.
The Vice Palette Collection Includes:
Desperation – taupe brown w/satin finish
Muse – deep sepia brown w/multidimensional sparkle finish
Jagged – metallic black gold w/shimmer finish
Blitz – metallic yellow gold w/shimmer finish
Penny Lane – metallic peachy bronze pearl w/golden shimmer finish
Junkie – dark green/blue pearl w/ golden shimmer
Chaos – bright blue matte
Occupy – metallic steel grey w/multidimensional sparkle and shimmer finish
Unhinged – metallic electric turquoise w/shimmer finish
Black Market – jet black satin
Provocateur – light metallic mauve w/multidimensional sparkle and shimmer finish
Rapture – dark greyish purple w/multidimensional shimmer finish
Vice – deep eggplant purple w/shimmer finish
Noise – electric punch pink w/gold sparkle and shimmer finish
Armor – metallic dove grey w/silver micro-glitter shimmer finish
Nevermind – metallic cork w/shimmer finish
Echo Beach – pale wheat w/shimmer finish
Anonymous – opaque almond w/matte finish
Free Bird – pink champagne w/silver microsparkle shimmer finish
Laced – opaque pinky taupe w/matte finish
The Vice palette will be available for $59 at Sephora, Ulta, & Macy stores or online at Sephora.com, ulta.com, macys.com, beauty.com and Urbandecay.com
(All images courtesy of Urban Decay)
First up is Ocho Loco - a rainbow (kinda?) collection of eight full-sized 24/7 Glide On eye Pencisl. For are new and exclusive. It also includes a Grind House Double Barrel Sharpener. The price? Only $59 which if you bought these on its own, it's a value of $152. Available online only at Sephora, Ulta, Macys, Beauty and UrbanDecay.
Mushroom, Hustle, Psychedelic Sister and LSD are all newcomers to the 24/7 line. The rest have been produced before.
Next up are the 3 Holiday 2012 mini-palettes "Feminine", "Dangerous" and "Fun". All three are just $36 a piece and are already available at the Urban Decay website. You can find them in retailers around the first of October. Each zip around palette features 6 shades, a mirror, and a coordinating Lip Junkie Lip Gloss. The actual shadows are removable so you can use the zip-around case to carry your phone, ID, cash etc. It's not a large palette but enough for a smart phone and a few essentials.
The Feminine palette includes shimmering neutrals and smoky hues.
The Dangerous palette includes deep jewel tones and seductive neutrals.
Finally the Fun palette is just great colors to create upbeat every day looks.
Now, what would the holidays be without a new collection of shadows?! This is going on my birthday list, for sure because for one, Urban Decay is releasing TWENTY new shadows. That's right, NO repeats from other collections. Holla.
Look at that large mirror! The case opens slowly with the push button on the side, motion-control tehnology from the automotive industry.
Also included is a double ended Good Karma Shadow and Crease Brush.
The Vice Palette Collection Includes:
Desperation – taupe brown w/satin finish
Muse – deep sepia brown w/multidimensional sparkle finish
Jagged – metallic black gold w/shimmer finish
Blitz – metallic yellow gold w/shimmer finish
Penny Lane – metallic peachy bronze pearl w/golden shimmer finish
Junkie – dark green/blue pearl w/ golden shimmer
Chaos – bright blue matte
Occupy – metallic steel grey w/multidimensional sparkle and shimmer finish
Unhinged – metallic electric turquoise w/shimmer finish
Black Market – jet black satin
Provocateur – light metallic mauve w/multidimensional sparkle and shimmer finish
Rapture – dark greyish purple w/multidimensional shimmer finish
Vice – deep eggplant purple w/shimmer finish
Noise – electric punch pink w/gold sparkle and shimmer finish
Armor – metallic dove grey w/silver micro-glitter shimmer finish
Nevermind – metallic cork w/shimmer finish
Echo Beach – pale wheat w/shimmer finish
Anonymous – opaque almond w/matte finish
Free Bird – pink champagne w/silver microsparkle shimmer finish
Laced – opaque pinky taupe w/matte finish
The Vice palette will be available for $59 at Sephora, Ulta, & Macy stores or online at Sephora.com, ulta.com, macys.com, beauty.com and Urbandecay.com
(All images courtesy of Urban Decay)
LVX Callais
9.16.2012
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!
Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration. For more information, please read this post.
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!
Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration. For more information, please read this post.
Dermelect Foot Treatment
9.15.2012
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.
·
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.
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