NOTD - China Glaze - SEA SPRAY

Indoors, with flash

This is a pretty pearly Gray-ish Light Blue.
Base Coat: None
Three coat application.
Top Coat: NK Express Dry

Indirect sunlight, no flash

I think this would be complimentary to Nautical or White outfits during warmer months. It is a very sophisticated color.

Indirect sunlight, no flash

With what would you pair such a color?

Do you own any light blue/gray nail polishes?
Which is your favorite?

Sephora WaterProof Eye MakeUp Remover - REVIEW

 I first tried a deluxe sample from Sephora.
 I so impressed by this affordable product, that I decided to purchase a larger size.
(1.69 oz $6) I was unaware that there is an even larger size available for purchase.
(4.2 oz $9.50)














PROS

• Formulated without parabens or fragrance.
• Removes even the most stubborn waterproof makeup.
• Affordable

CONS
None

Before use, you will need to shake this product because it separates.
It comes with a plastic stopper which allows just a little bit of liquid to come out of the container.

Initially I saturated a cotton pad with product and let it rest on my eyelids to remove a deep smokey look.
The product was removed with minimal effort. Almost daily I use Wet N Wild H20 Proof Liquid Liner for my top lids. I knew that if this product could remove that without irritation, I would probably be purchasing it again. For now, this is my Holy Grail Eye makeup Remover. I have since ditched the cotton pads and replaced them with cotton swabs. This will help me to get more use out of my product.

Have you tried this product? Do you use cotton pads or cotton swabs for removal of your eye makeup?

NOTD - Sinful Colors - OLYMPIA

Indoors with flash

This is a soft Seafoam Green cream with slight shimmer.
It took me three coats to achieve an opaque finish.
No base coat, NK Express Dry Top Coat.

Indirect sunlight, no flash.

I love this pastel color!

What do you think of this color?
Would you wear it?

NOTD - China Glaze - LIFE PRESERVER

Indirect sunlight, no flash

This is a soft creamy Terra Cotta Orange.
I think it is perfect for Spring and Summer.
It is a little more muted than a bold Orange.
This is two coats without a base nor top coat.

Indoors with flash

Do you like Coral Creams?
Would you wear this color?

NOTD - Sinful Colors - GRECIAN SUN

Indoors with flash

This is an amazing creamy opaque bold Azure blue!
Base Coat: None
Three coat application.
Top Coat: NK Express Dry

Indirect sunlight, no flash

I had to hurry to swatch this before my teenaged daughters got a hold of it.
I am sure I will have to hunt for a backup for my collection.
This was affordably priced at $1.99. I usually wait for a Buy 1 Get 1 Free deal at Walgreens. However this was a part of a limited edition display.
Yes, it was a complete impulse buy.

What do you think of this color?

NOTD - China Glaze - STARBOARD

Natural Sunlight

This is a beautiful soft creamy green. It reminds me of Jade.
Base: China Glaze Strong Adhesion
3 Coats STARBOARD
This was opaque with just two coats.
Top Coat: Seche Vite

I received a lovely compliment while wearing this shade.
The lady was from Thailand.

With Flash


Green is my favorite color. However it is not my first choice for a nail color. I just had to have this one though.



















No Flash, Natural Sunlight


Do you own any green nail polishes?
Which are your favorites?

La Femme Blush On Rouge - REVIEW

Pan Size: 1.45 inch 36.83 mm
(This is the same size as a single Make Up For Ever single eyeshadow)

I received these three lovely blushes as a gift from a friend.
They are extremely pigmented and last all day.
I would recommend using a fan brush to apply the blush with a very light hand.
A little bit goes a long way.




Left to Right
 MAGENTA Hot Pink matte
PURPLE PASSION Purple satin with slight shimmer
BORDEAUX Wine with lots of shimmer



PROS

• Highly pigmented.
• Beyond affordable at $2.50 for a single pan without the casing. $3.00 in the pot.

CONS

• When purchasing, the wait time for these is more than a week. The orders are processed by hand. It is certainly worth it in my humble opinion for such a pigmented product.
• Many of the colors are often out of stock because of the popularity of this blush.

I plan to purchase more La Femme Blushes from http://www.makeupmania.com/

Do you love blush?
Do you own any of these beauties?
If not, what are you waiting for?

Urban Decay - all nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray - REVIEW

I purchased the sample size (.34 oz) of this product for $12
from Sephora.
I liked it so I bought the full sized (4.0 oz) bottle at $29.
I prefer using the sample sized bottle because the mist seems finer and the direction of the spray is more controllable.
I have been
Two or three sprays over my face keeps my makeup as flawless at the end of the day as when I first apply it in the morning.










PROS

• Does give a healthy glow to makeup.
• Avoids creasing.
• Looks as good at the end of the day as at the beginning.
• Minimizes foundation transfer.
• Paraben Free, Cruelty Free, Oil Free

CONS

• Full size spray is not easily controllable, leading to waste of product.
• Price $12 to $29 is a little bit expensive, but I guess you can not put a price on the security of having your makeup stay in place for more than 8 hours.

Have you ever tried this product?