Seche Scorchin' Hot

 Press Sample

Last year, Seche quietly launched their newest product - Color! It started with 33 iconic shades but has since branched out into a story line all about the "Seche Woman" with over 58 shades! The first themed collection was in the spring 2013, and it was called Prim & Polished. Next was the summer 2013 collection called Bright and Bold, which I debuted on Nail It! online back in June.  Now that things are settling down a bit for me, I'm able to show each polish in a little more detail, like I'm known for.

The first polish I'm showcasing is Scorchin' Hot, a serious red creme. I used a base of Seche Natural, 1 coat of polish and a top of Seche Vite.

So here's the deal about Seche colors. It's one coat - seriously. One coat coverage. However, that's just for the polish. You still need to use your base and top coats to get protection and shine. I stayed with the Seche family of products because they work well together, but if you have a favorite base or top coat, try it out!

Here is Scorchin' Hot in the sun - can you see how opaque and pigmented it is? Seriously. 

Meanwhile, here is Scorchin' Hot in the shade - you are seeing a bit of green tint from the grass which has been growing like crazy in this Texas heat. 

Finally we have this lovely red indoors with some indirect sunlight. It's hot, lovely, bold and pretty amazing if I may say so myself.  While summer may be coming to a close fast, it's still a great staple for any collection. I'm having a hard time not BUYING ALL THE SECHE because I am super happy with the formula, consistency, and opacity.

So where to buy? At first Seche Lacquer was only available at professional beauty supply stores and select e-tailers [Head2ToeBeauty] but now Ulta has picked up the line as well! Unfortunately, you can only purchase online with Ulta, and they do not have the summer (or spring) collections available.

With Ulta, the price is $7.50 for a 14 mL/0.5 fl oz of polish - but you may find different prices online with etailers or at professional beauty supply stores.

Seche [Website | Facebook | Twitter] Nail Lacquer is available at professional beauty supply stores, select etailers and Ulta online. Price ranges from $4 to $7.50 depending on retailer. 

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

Gelish Mini All About the Glow

Neon gel? Yes please. While I'm still learning all the ins and outs about Gelish MINI (the consumer side of Gelish, the professional gel polish), I have loved the variety in colors. It's also great to have long lasting gel when you go on vacation or are just plain too busy to change your manicure out.

THIS SUMMER LOOKS BRIGHTER THAN EVER

Gelish MINI Presents Six New Eye-Catching Colors for the 2013 Summer Season

BREA, Calif. – (April 2013) –Gelish MINI® is preparing to launch what will be the “brightest collection, yet.” Bold words, for bold colors, now known as the Gelish® MINI All About the Glow Collection.  All About the Glow is expected to be available starting May 2013.

Originally sparked by the idea of big city lights and party glow sticks, the idea was to capture those same bright colors you would see at night, on a summer day.

Women with tan skin, wearing brightly colored swimsuits on the beach gives that excitement of summer, and with this collection, the Gelish® MINI team wanted to bring that same feeling to anyone, any time of year. And besides, what woman doesn’t want to glow?

All About the Glow features six new colors, each appropriately named to match the theme for the collection:

Sometimes A Girl’s Gotta Glow

Brilliant lime green

Radiance Is My Middle Name

Vibrant teal

You Glare, I Glow

Electric purple

Brights Have More Fun

Hot pink

Make You Blink Pink

Light pink

I’m Brighter Than You

Vivid coral

Gelish® MINI products are available exclusively at Sally Beauty Supply stores nationwide and online at sallybeauty.com. Follow Gelish® MINI on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and on Instagram (@GelishMINI).

Gelish® MINI comes in an array of colors, applies like polish, with a twist cap and applicator, but are cured in an LED lamp for 30 seconds or in two minutes with a traditional UV lamps, just like gels. Gelish® MINI stays on the nail for up to three weeks of beautiful wear, with no chipping or peeling. Gelish MINI® soaks off completely in only 15 minutes. For more information, please visit www.gelishminis.com. 

LVX Rive

Press Sample

So I almost forgot about LVX Rive, the soft nude tan from the Summer 2013 collection. This is a great staple nude for my collection, although it definitely won't work on every skin type. I used a base coat of Cult Nails Get It On, 2 coats of Rive and a top of Cult Nails Wicked Fast.  The polish was opaque and highly pigmented as always.

Here in the shade, you can see how it works well with my skin tone - great for office appropriate manicures or as a base for a sleek black French manicure. I've been dabbling more into nail art so this is a great add to my collection for "undies."

Indoors with diffused sun light you can see how well pigmented and opaque this is for just 2 coats. I really get cranky when polishes are watery or take clumpy but this is just right. LVX has consistently done well with their formula which is why I'll buy them at $16 a bottle, even though my budget has been tightened lately.

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.

LVX Chambord

Press Sample

Fitting that as I finish showing the LVX Summer 2013 collection, the Fall 2013 collection has been announced. Today is LVX Chambord, a berry purple creme. As with the majority of LVX polishes, this is highly pigmented and opaque in just 2 coats.  I used a base of Cult Nails Get It On, 2 coats of polish and Cult Nails Wicked Fast for top coat.

The weather hasn't been cooperating lately, which is normally the case when I have pretty polishes to show but hey, at least you can see that this is shiny, opaque, and berry goodness. 

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.

PolishGalore is on Lacquer: The Best Medicine!

While I'm recovering from some minor surgery, I invite you to check out Lacquer: The Best Medicine where I am guest posting today!

And yes, that's a "vintage" bottle of Enchanted Polish - so get your butt over there and read all about it!