Press Sample
Happy New Year! What a way to start than with ellagee Let's Get Ready to RUMBLE, a blue glitter in a clear base. There are different shades of blue here - navy, indigo and even a charcoal holo. I decided to dab 2 coats over Whoa, Is My Hair Out? and it worked out pretty well with two dabbed coats.
I want to try this over other color combinations now and let the glitters sell themselves.
Here in the shade, you can see a bit better the different colors and sizes of glitter.
You can still purchase this Duo from Gloss48.
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Press Sample
From the Hades Duo, today I have Whoa, Is My Hair Out? I am a huge fan of Hercules so this polish is pretty fantastic for me. It's a light blue holographic that needs a bit of help to be opaque but it's worth it.
I used a base coat of Glisten & Glow Stuck on Blu!, 3 coats of polish and finished with Glisten & Glow HK Girl Top Coat. Formula was smooth but just not as pigmented as I would have liked.
Here in the sun, you can see a bit of my VNL peeking out, but thankfully this polish did not stain my nails. I may wear over white next time.
And just like the purple holo, once you're in the shade, the holo goes to bed and you're left with a shimmer. Still a neat color - and unlike anything I can think of it my collection.
You can still purchase this Duo from Gloss48.
You can purchase ellagee through her website. Prices range from $8 to $15.00. Join the conversation with her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Tumblr.
Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration. For more information, please read this post.
Press Sample
Back in October, ellagee was featured on Gloss48, the niche beauty website that brings you the best from the beauty world. I was given the opportunity to swatch the collections but then I thought I lost my copy of the photos! Found out yesterday that I was wrong, YAY! So without further adieu, I will be reviewing the 5 polishes I had, more in depth!
First is Shake A Poor Sinner's Hand, from the Dr. Facilier Duo. This is a berry violet holographic polish that was opaque in 2 coats. I used a base coat of Glisten & Glow Stuck on Blu!, 2 coats of polish and finished with Glisten & Glow HK Girl Top Coat. Formula was smooth.
You can see how holographic it is with the sun.
Definitely a fan. I haven't really met a holo I didn't like.
But as with most holos, once you hit the shade, you're just left with a shimmer polish which is still pretty. It reminds me a little bit of China Glaze Grape Pop but with more red and HOLO. ^_^
You can still purchase this Duo from Gloss48 here.
You can purchase ellagee through her website. Prices range from $8 to $15.00 Join the conversation with her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Tumblr.
Disclosure:
The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company
for consideration. For more information, please read this post.
Nothing To Disclose
Today is awesome. I thought I lost these photos that I took but after some intensive computer searching, I found 8 sets of photos! One was this grey creme from the China Glaze "The Giver" limited edition collection called Five Rules. I haven't read the books so I'm not as excited about this collection as others but I was excited to take another chance with a grey creme. If you're a long time follower, you know I've been looking for my perfect grey forever. Is this it?
I used a base coat of Cult Nails Get It On, 2 coats of polish, and finished with Glisten & Glow HK Girl. Formula was pretty fantastic - not chalky, not runny.
I do love this grey but I feel like it has a hint of green to it. Not moss green, but maybe a swamp look? It's quite pretty and I know it would be great with stamping.
I will definitely wear it again, but probably only on short nails like I have here. It's still not my holy grail grey but it's getting close!
The Giver Collection is limited edition so if you find it, BUY IT. This is one of the few times that China Glaze will NOT be keeping these colors around due to the collaboration with the movie.
Press Sample
Beauty Without Cruelty (BWC) is a line of cosmetics founded in England in 1963 by BWC Charitable Trust, an animal welfare organization. Lotus Brands obtained the American rights to the BWC brand in 2010. Not only do they have nail polishes but also hair, skin and facial/body care products as well. The lacquer line called "Attitude Nail Color" contains no parabens, synthetic fragrance, PEG, toluene, formaldehyde, phthalates or gluten. It's vegan-vegetarian, available in 16 shades and states it's long lasting, fast drying and chip proof with one coat.
Today I have Heather Mist, a light lavender polish with a pearl finish. I used a base coat of Cult Nails Get It On, 2 coats of polish and finished with Digital Nails Ain't Nobody Got Time For That. I preferred 2 coats for opaque coverage.
In the sun, you can see some of the imperfections on my nail so it might be better to use a ridge filling base coat if you purchase this polish. The color is pretty but the pearl finish is not my favorite.
In the shade, the color appears darker but then again, so does my skin ^_^. The polish is opaque in these 2 coats without any VNL.
Back in some indirect light, again just a pretty color but not really for me. This will probably end up in my charity pile of polishes that I send to Polished Girlz.
Beauty Without Cruelty Attitude Nail Color can be purchased on their website. Prices range from $17.50 to $17.95 for a 0.34 oz bottle.
Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration. For more information, please read this post.
