Loreal Coulour Riche Nail Lingerie

Loreal Colour Riche® Nail Lingerie

I had painted my nails the other night and they were atrocious. I have admitted in previous posts that I just recently this past year, really got into doing my own finger nails. Sure I had done my own nails in the past, but usually I would just paint on a clear growth polish (I don't have the strongest nails) or I would have them professionally done. This past year I have really got into trying to do my own for so many reasons. Some of them being that it is so much fun, it keeps your mind busy, it saves you money and lastly I WANT to be good at it. So I try to do my own as much as I can and as everybody knows, "Practice Makes Perfect"!

So back to the other night... I pulled out a nail polish that I had bought around 2-3 months ago and never used. I had bought it because it promised to have a Gel like Finish and be Long Lasting. I had bought just a couple of shades because I wanted to compare it to my Favorite Long Lasting Polish that leaves a Gel like finish. So I did my nails on my new favorite manicure lapdesk (which I'm loving) and they turn out awful. Awful in so many ways, but I will just give you the highlights. The polish is not consistent on how it goes on so it leaves streaks (some swipes are darker), the polish goes on a tad bit lumpy, leaving just a mess. I would say maybe 2 out of the ten fingers went on nicely, but by now I have mastered painting 8 out of 10 nicely so I knew it probably was the polish. Now if I had not chosen a color that was such a pale pink nude, I would probably have taken it right off. Being me, I had to sit there and analyze what I had done wrong and how I could fix it. At first I thought to myself, can I pull this off for a day to make use of my effort. Than I had an idea, I have had these Loreal Colour Riche® Nail Lingerie Stickers that I had been waiting to use. I thought to myself, "What if I put these stickers over the bad polish job, would if cover it up and save the day?". Indeed it did and I was so happy for not only trying it and learning a new trick but I absolutely Love them! I cannot wait to go and buy the different designs.

LOREAL Colour Riche® Nail Lingerie in
706 "Chateau You Go"

Here is the Skinny on them From Loreal:
Your dream manicure is now at your fingertips with Colour Riche® Nail Lingerie. Now customize your manicure and create endless nail looks with one nail sticker. These 3D nail jewels come in different colors and patterns to be layered with any nail color for a sophisticated sparkle effect. Designed for the nail novice, they require no dry time and offer mistake-proof application.
Easy application
Indestructible color
No dry time
10-day wear
How to Use:
EASY 3 STEP APPLICATION
Peel – Fold – File
10-DAY WEAR
Durable film-forming polymers create glass-like clarity with 10-day resiliency.
LUXURIOUS DESIGNS
Sophisticated patterns and colors exclusively curated by our international Color Designer.

There are Easy To Follow Instructions on the Back

I have on 706 "Chateau You Go" or
To the Rescue as I am calling it this week?!

Now I am not going to bash the polish, because this is not what this post is about. There could have been so many reasons that it went on wrong, it sat in my drawer untouched for months in the hot summer, my inexperience, or the face that you get what you pay for (it was under 5 dollars). You gotta expect with those factors that things are going to go wrong. Now I have to say, if I had painted my nail a vibrant color, and it had turned out a hot mess, I am not sure how well these would have saved the day. Although with the ability of the sticker to lay down over the polish, thus pushing down any errors, could have done it too. I have to research and play with this more and get back to you.


Final Thoughts:
I have had my Loreal Colour Riche® Nail Lingerie Stickers on now for about four days and they are stick kicking. I have not had one problem with them. They come with 18 stickers in the pack, I am assuming in case you do mess one up while applying or for more sizing options. I had not one problem my first time applying them and have not had to touch a nail up. How cool is it... that I painted my nails, it turned out a complete mess, prompted me to use these, they saved the day, I learned a cool trick, and now I am obsessed with them and want more. I also wanted to add that I have not noticed the polish that I had used under the stickers has not chipped yet, so I am wondering are the Stickers somehow helping to seal in the color. I will know in time. Hope you enjoyed the Post and please feel free to leave me any nail tips or tricks you know..:)

*Update - I ventured out and I had two ladies say to me "Ohhh I like your nails, how did you do that?" I told them, easy they are stickers......:)

*Update- It had now been almost a week (tomorrow) since I did them and they still look Great! I have had several more compliment including my hair stylist who also does nails. She complemented them and asked me "where I got them done?". I laughed and told her "There Stickers!!". They could last longer, they promise to last around 10 days, but I am so excited about them that I am going to get some different designs and re do them this weekend!

Thanks,

Sik Glam

Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation

Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation

I wanted to let You know about an Outstanding Drug Store Foundation that has come into my life! It is the Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation. I had come across this foundation well over a month ago and have been loving it. I have been wearing it a lot and it has not let me down! It is described as Nearly Naked, but don't let the name fool you, it still has a good amount of coverage. If you are in to foundations that leave a radiant finish, than this is one for you to try.

Here is the Skinny on the Foundation from Revlon:
Makeup so refreshingly light, it melts right in, creating a fresh even look. So the only one that knows you are wearing makeup is you. Blends seamlessly, buildable coverage.
Revlon’s breakthrough nearly naked makeup balances skin and makeup so they work in perfect harmony. With buildable coverage and seamless blending, you are sure to cover flaws and perfect your skin’s tone and texture. No heavy cakey or greasy mess.
Available in 16 true to tone shades.

I can honestly say that it can compete with some of my high end foundations. Now I am going to be perfectly honest with you and tell you that probably 80% of my foundation collection is on the high end side, but that fact is changing. Now there are a couple of reasons for the change, so let me explain:

1.)  The Quality of Drugstore Foundations. They are kind of hit and miss. This is also true in the high end world, but not nearly as often. I have noticed a huge change in the quality of drug store foundations in the last couple of years. The reasons for this are obvious; technology is getting better, the consumer is demanding better products, more competition, etc. If I had to pick the best reason for this rise in quality, I would have to say it is due to technological advances in the cosmetic industry. You can take a high end advanced foundation, strip out some of the ingredients that make it more expensive to produce, dummy down the packaging to reduce cost and Boom, you have a Fabulous Foundation. I love it!

 2.) The inability to swatch and color match foundations in the drugstore. My ability to pick out the best of the best in drug store foundations has improved due to research and I have gotten better at color matching myself through experience. I'm pretty good at color matching myself by just looking at a bottle of foundation and knowing if it is going to work or not. My drug store collection is growing and I like it. Brands have also made it so much easier for the consumer who may not have the ability to color match themselves by looking at the bottle by using the displays for the product. They have begun to sort and display the foundations by cool, warm and neutral tones and even show the color on the display. I love that they are beginning to make it easier for the consumer. If they make it easier for the consumer, they are going to buy it!

*Tip - Bring a bottle of foundation with you (that matches you best) to the store to try to match it to a bottle.

These are the two shades that I got. Since I was very tan at the time of purchase, I bought two. So I could wear one right away and than have one for the fall. Although, I can still wear both depending on what look I am going for, etc.

200 Warm Beige

170 Natural Beige

Colors Swatched.
200 Warm Bige, 170 Natural Beige
You can see the Radiance!
I buffed out the right one a bit more so you could see that it still
covered my tiny freckles, so it has buildable coverage.

Final Thoughts:

I know I have said this many times, but I get so happy when I find a product that works great, can compete with the big leagues, and is affordable. Mostly, I love that I can share it with you. With so many advances in technology in the cosmetics industry, drug store makeup is only getting more Fabulous. I also wanted to leave you with a bit of technology that ties in with the foundation, you can click on this Revlon link to help you find your shade for this foundation http://www.revlon.com/Revlon-Home/interactive-tools-menu/recommender.aspx#step=1&skintone=medium&undertone=co


Thanks,

Sik Glam

Disney Ariel Collection by Sephora

©Disney Ariel Collection - Makeup For Your Inner Princess  

I have always been a Big Fan of Disney Movies since I was a little girl, especially the ones involving Princesses Or Beauties. So you can imagine my excitement when I heard Sephora was doing an Ariel Collection. I love the movie so much because it has such a cute story with such a happy ending. You can't help but feel happy when you watch it, no matter what your age is.

Here is the Skinny on the Collection from Sephora:

In the third chapter of Disney’s Reigning Beauties by Sephora, Ariel invites you to be a part of her world in a daring journey of curiosity and discovery. Her tale is proof that true love is beyond words and you should always chase the life you desire. So dive in with your favorite Little Mermaid as she makes her Sephora debut with a stunning collection of treasures. Find your voice. Be true to yourself. And dare to dream.

The ©Disney Ariel Collection on my table.
 So Pretty!

I live to dare to dream...So I headed straight to my Sephora, checked out the collection, picked out a few of the Ariel little treasures and was on my way. Here is what I got.

Part of Your World Eyeshadow Palette

The packaging alone is so cute for the Eye Quad!

Colors in Order From Top Left to Bottom Right
who's-it, what's-it, dinglehopper, snarfblat

Swatched how I like to wear the eyeshadows.
Dinglehopper across the lid with Who's-it in the inner corner and across the brown bone.
Whats's-it across the lid with Snarfblat smoked over it and out.

Mermaid's Song 4 Piece Lip Gloss Set

This Lip Gloss Set Comes with Four Colors;
Dream Girl, Sea Witch, Read Head, Mermaid

The Glosses come in a easy to use tube that applies
right to the lips.

Compact Mirror

The Cutest Compact Mirror I have to Date!
Again, I love the packaging.

The Compact Mirror Next to the Quad so you can see the Size.
Just Perfect for your Handbag, but maybe to cute to be hidden!

Final Thoughts

This Collection is so cute. I cannot wait for the next one. I really think that I chose the best items out of the collection. There was a beautiful perfume bottle that I was going to get for display (I get migraines), but I passed. There was also a larger eyeshadow palette with a ton of shades, but I have way too many eyeshadows and I liked the packaging better on the quad. There was also a set of six miniature bottles of nail polish but they did not have any of the Ariel Designs on them, they only said Sephora. To be honest, when I buy ©Disney themed collections like this, I usually save them for a while to use as display on one of my vanities, so I want them to be as pretty and decorated as can be. The nail polish colors were beautiful, but the bottles did nothing for me so I passed. Well I hoped you enjoyed my post and I hope you always "dare to dream".....

Thanks,

Sik Glam