Monday, August 31, 2015

Wear Test: Reformulated Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Beatnik
from the Boho Chic Collection
Day 7
 
The above pic is after 6 full days of wear!!!!!!!!!! I am SO IMPRESSED that I am using SHOUTY CAPITALS! And lots of !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Seriously, look at that... slight tipwear, but absolutely no chips in sight. I took if off only because my nail polish ADD kicked in and I just had to wear a new shade. This reformulated Miracle Gel Top Coat is SO much better than their first try. #spreadthenews #yaysally
 
 
Fresh Mani                                    6 days of wear
 
 


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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Beatnik

 Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Beatnik
from the Boho Chic Collection
 
Sally Hansen reformulated their Miracle Gel Top Coat and released several new shades to go with it. I was excited to give it a try since I didn't have very good luck with the original formula top coat. My main concern was that the finish wasn't very glossy, and I'm excited to say that problem seems to have been corrected! The finish I got using the reformulated top coat was very shiny, as you can see above.
 
Here is what they say about the new formula:
When partnered with the Miracle Gel shades, Miracle Gel Top Coat volumizes as it protects. The Top Coat formula delivers 2x the volume to your manicure - creating dramatically fuller-looking nails with a high-gloss, mirror shine finish
 
The result: the look of a gel manicure at home, without the trip to a salon! Miracle Gel's simple application takes just two steps. First, apply two thin coats of Miracle Gel color to clean, bare nails. Then, apply one coat of the new Miracle Gel Top Coat. Natural light does the rest, creating a manicure that resembles a UV / LED cured gel polish and up to 14 days of color and shine. The next best thing to a salon gel manicure, without using an UV / LED light AND removes easily with regular nail polish remover.
  
I am so impressed already! I also feel like it dried quite fast. I am looking forward to testing it out and seeing what type of wear it delivers.
 
 


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Friday, August 21, 2015

OPI DS Extravagance

OPI DS Extravagance
2 coats
 
Here's another DS fave of mine- Extravagance. I am currently sporting it on my toes as well and it's just gorgeous!
 



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Friday, August 14, 2015

SinfulColors Back To School

Today I've got four shades from SinfulColors. They are all part of the 2015 Back To School collection, A Class Act.
 
SinfulColors Why Not
2 coats
 
Described as "a clear sky blue", this shade was insanely pigmented. Be very careful that you don't pool this around your cuticles, because it's hard to clean up. But so pretty!

SinfulColors Summer S-cool
2 coats
 
Described as "Robin's egg blue", I got great coverage with 2 coats.

SinfulColors Energetic Red
2 coats
 
Described as "classic fire engine red", this is so so pretty and almost a one-coater. I added a second coat to make sure I got even coverage, but with careful application, you may get away with just one coat.

SinfulColors Night Owl (glitter topcoat)
1 coat over Energetic Red

 
Night Owl is described as "multi-colored gilded 3D glitter" and just one coat over my base color gave good glitter coverage.
 

PRICE/AVAILABILITY:

$1.99 each at Walgreens and other mass retailers for August & September 2015.

You can find SinfulColors online:
W:SinfulColors.com                                                                                                   



 

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Thursday, August 13, 2015

OPI DS Couture

OPI DS Couture
 
Another holo-day! Today was an overcast day, but the sun peeked out this afternoon and I rushed outside to snap this pic. LOVE!
 
 


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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

SinfulColors Sinful Sunrise

SinfulColors Sinful Sunrise
1 coat over RADient
 
Sinful Sunrise is described as "warm pink with silver 3D confetti". It's part of the 2015 Back To School collection, A Class Act.
 
I decided to use it over SinfulColors RADient and I really liked the effect the glitter topcoat gave. One coat gave me pretty good coverage, although the first swipe out of the brand-new bottle was a bit lacking. You can see that on my pinkie finger. Once I dipped back in the bottle for subsequent fingers, I thought the coverage was perfect.
 
PRICE/AVAILABILITY:
$1.99 each at Walgreens and other mass retailers for August & September 2015.
 
You can find SinfulColors online:

W:SinfulColors.com                                                                                                   



 


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Thursday, August 6, 2015

OPI DS Original

 OPI DS Original
2 coats
 
It just doesn't get any more gorgeous than this holo..... seriously, I just can't handle it! DS Original will always be one of my faves!
 


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Saturday, August 1, 2015

Everyday Can Be a Holo-day

Mentality Holo
1 coat over cobalt blue
 
Oh how I love holo! As we have discussed before, a gorgeous glittery or holo topcoat can save a bad mani! I ended up with some sheet marks when I painted my nails right before bed on a humid night and didn't wait very long before I went to sleep. I figured this was a great opportunity to give Mentality Holo a try.
 
Holo is a holographic top coat that dries to a glossy finish. It was designed to be layered over a base color, but I have read that it can be made opaque in about 4 coats. It dried really fast and totally saved my failed mani! LOVE it!
 



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