Nails — Page 4

NOTD: COVERGIRL Snow Storm

September 17, 2013

COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss Polish 110 Snow Storm Swatch Review — Snow Storm

I remember a few years ago, way before I was into beauty blogging, white nails were the trendy thing for celebrities one summer. It was in all of the magazines…so of course *I* wanted white nails too! Years later, I remembered this as I was painting white on my nails just like I did as a teenager. Today I picked a beauty from COVERGIRL’s Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss line. This shade, called Snow Storm, is a creamy white. Although they don’t need a top coat, I couldn’t resist adding some Seche Vite on top to make it a super glossy white, which I’m obsessed with!

COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss Polish 110 Snow Storm Swatch Review (2) — Snow Storm

I needed 2 coats of this polish to get it this opaque, but after seeing it in the daylight, I could have used another coat to make it fully opaque with no streaks. I love this polish formula because it’s very pigmented, and combines base, color, and top coat for a long-lasting finish. Check out my review of another COVERGIRL Outlast Nail Gloss shade, which lasted a week! These polishes are very impressive…and at only $3.99, who could beat that?

White after labor day? Oh well! What’s on your nails right now?

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NOTD: China Glaze That’s Shore Bright

September 13, 2013

China Glaze That's Shore Bright Swatch Review — China Glaze That’s Shore Bright

With summer coming to a close, I wanted to do at least one last bright manicure. I pulled out China Glaze’s That’s Shore Bright, a pretty neon purple from their summer collection, and got to painting! I love this shade of purple. It’s not too dark or too light, and the fact that it’s neon makes it perfect for summer! I needed 3 coats to get this polish perfectly opaque, which isn’t the best, but for a pretty color, I’ll manage. It dries matte as well, since it is neon. Nothing a little topcoat can’t fix!

China Glaze That's Shore Bright Swatch Review (2) — That’s Shore Bright!

Once it has the topcoat, it becomes a gorgeous shiny manicure. I love this color, and can’t believe I waited so long to use it! It also lasts pretty well, so I definitely recommend you to check this one out!

What’s on your nails right now? Share in the comments!

Jessica Cosmetics “Glitzy” Effects Collection Review & Swatches

August 22, 2013

Jessica Cosmetics Glitzy Effects Collection (Star Spangles, Sparkles, Razzle Dazzle, Sizzle, Glam It Up, Bling It Black) Review — Jessica Cosmetics “Glitzy” Effects Collection

In the same surprise package I got with the Jessica Cosmetics Fall Collection I received their new “Glitzy” Effects collection that came out in June! This line is 6 glitter polishes that will be the perfect topping to any polish. I did find that a lot of the colors are similar, which was the only thing that disappointed me…there’s a red, blue, a red/silver/blue, a purple (that looks blue), a black/white, and a dark holographic shade. I think they could replace the red and blue with a silver/gold glitter and it would be a much better collection…but that’s just my opinion! Anyways, onto the sparkles…

Jessica Cosmetics Glitzy Effects Collection Razzle Dazzle Swatch Review — Razzle Dazzle (L to R: 1, 2, 3, 4 coats)

Razzle Dazzle is a multi-sized blue glitter with holographic silver bar glitter. This one is fairly sparse, and there isn’t much change from 2 coats to 4 coats. This one is a perfect topping to any color of your choice, I personally wouldn’t wear it on it’s own. I think that would take way too many coats! I think it would look great over shimmery blues and silvers.

Jessica Cosmetics Glitzy Effects Collection Sizzle Swatch Review — Sizzle (L to R: 1, 2, 3, 4 coats)

Sizzle is a red glitter with multiple sizes. This can be worn over colors, but it has pretty great coverage, so you could try for a full red glitter nail if you want! To cheat that, you can add a shimmery red underneath to blend in with the glitter! I can’t imagine when I’d wear under red glitter, but for ladies who love red nail polish and want a subtle change, add some sizzle!

Jessica Cosmetics Glitzy Effects Collection Star Spangles Swatch Review — Star Spangles (L to R: 1, 2, 3, 4 coats)

Star Spangles is the perfect patriotic glitter! This one is packed with red, silver, and blue glitter that come in multiple sizes. I wish I had this for the 4th of July, but I’ll be saving it for next year! This one also has some great coverage with 3-4 coats. A perfect pairing to a red, white, or blue, mani!

Jessica Cosmetics Glitzy Effects Collection Sparkles Swatch Review — Sparkles (L to R: 1, 2, 3, 4 coats)

Sparkles is the only polish in the line that doesn’t have a clear base color. This polish is a deep gray/black base with tons of holographic shimmer- it is packed with small glitter, but it has the occasional large glitter. This one is very unique, but I think I’d layer it over black or other dark colors and see what happens! The finish is ultra-shiny, I’d classify this one as a jelly.

Jessica Cosmetics Glitzy Effects Collection Glam It Up Swatch Review — Glam It Up (L to R: 1, 2, 3, 4 coats)

Glam It Up is a violet glitter specked with silver. If I didn’t read in the press release that it was purple, I would have guessed it was blue. It’s VERY cool toned. I wish this purple was more of a vibrant shade, because I think it blends in with the other blue glitter too much, instead of being a truly unique shade. This one has nice coverage for a “bling finger” to compliment any purple manicure.

Jessica Cosmetics Glitzy Effects Collection Bling It Black Swatch Review — Bling It Black (L to R: 1, 2, 3, 4 coats)

And saving the best for last, Bling It Black is by far my favorite. This one has black glitter, which has been very trendy in the past few months. Instead of having white glitter, it has iridescent silver/white glitter that catches the sunlight. I’ve already worn this one over another polish, but I was waiting to post it until I posted this review. I adore this polish, it’s definitely a must have for me!

Overall, this collection is a must if you are a glitter gal. Pick up Bling It Black, because chances are, you have nothing like it! You can find Jessica Nail Polish online for $8.40 a bottle, but I can’t find this collection up yet, even though it was released in June. Bummer! Keep your eyes peeled!

**This post contains products that I have received for free– for more information, please read my Disclosure Policy**

Jessica Cosmetics “A Night At The Opera” Fall 2013 Nail Polish Collection Review & Swatches

August 20, 2013

Jessica Cosmetics A Night At The Opera Fall 2013 Collection Review — Jessica Cosmetics “A Night At The Opera”

Can you believe it’s time for fall collections already? I certainly can’t! A week or so ago, I got a lovely surprise package from Jessica Cosmetics, including their new fall collection, “A Night At The Opera,” which is comprised of 6 “diva-esque” fall colors. Let’s take a peek! And did I mention…all of the following swatches are only using one coat?!

Jessica Cosmetics A Night At The Opera Fall 2013 Collection Velvet & Pearls Swatch Review — Velvet & Pearls swatch

Velvet & Pearls is described as a “brand new definition of black,” but to me, it’s just a black. While I’m not a big fan of having a black in a limited edition collection, it has a stellar formula. You could easily get away with a single coat, like I used, but 2 coats will make it flawless. I love the shine this one has. I rarely wear black on it’s own, but I will have to rock this shade in the coming months…I think it’d be amazing with some nail art.

Jessica Cosmetics A Night At The Opera Fall 2013 Collection Blue Aria Swatch Review — Blue Aria swatch

Blue Aria is a stunning indigo shade that I’ve fallen in love with. This one will need a 2 coats, as I see a bit of streaking in my one coat application. And forgive me for that dreaded dry cuticle…I made the dumb decision to use acetone before applying and didn’t notice it until it came to photoshopping…Anyways, back on topic- I love the name of this shade. It reminds me of my fave Pretty Little Liar. I can’t wait for the weather to cool down so I can wear this!

Jessica Cosmetics A Night At The Opera Fall 2013 Collection Standing Ovation Swatch Review — Standing Ovation swatch

Standing Ovation may look like a stunning duochrome in the bottle, but this “glowing green” is a streaky mess for me. Not a fan at all. I love olive shades in the fall, but I probably won’t be using this one since it’s so streaky. I’ll have to try it with a matte top coat, because sometimes that will fix it! I expected this to be the hero of the collection, but it was definitely a flop for me…I’m not giving this one a Standing Ovation!

Jessica Cosmetics A Night At The Opera Fall 2013 Collection Prima Donna Swatch Review — Prima Donna swatch

Prima Donna was a shade I wasn’t too excited about, as it looked like a plain shimmery purple in the bottle. Once applied, you can see the dimension it has. Prima Donna has both pink and blue shimmer inside of the purple base, making this one mesmerizing shade. This one is definitely reminiscent of a galaxy! I’d do 2 coats on this one, even though my single coat didn’t have streaking issues, I think it will just add some extra glitz.

Jessica Cosmetics A Night At The Opera Fall 2013 Collection Opening Night Swatch Review — Opening Night swatch

Opening Night is a flirty fuchsia shade. It has the same sparkle that Prima Donna has, making it a bit of a duochrome. This one looks lackluster in the bottle, but once applied it’s nice. I am not crazy for shimmery shades, but I’ll have to wear this one again! It didn’t have the best formula, though, it would definitely need 2 coats to cover the bare spots.

Jessica Cosmetics A Night At The Opera Fall 2013 Collection Overture Swatch Review — Overture swatch

And last but not least, Overture, an iridescent copper. I wouldn’t consider myself a fan of shimmery orange shades, although I love just about any other orange…but this one surprised me. This polish is a mix of red, orange, and gold shimmer that instantly reminded me of fire. If Katniss Everdeen wore nail polish, this would be it!

Overall I think this collection is nice, it has a little bit of everything…although I’m always craving more cream shades. If you’re a microshimmer lover, pick this line up! The only con is that Jessica isn’t available in many places, but the formula is amazing (opaque, shiny, long lasting) and only costs $8.40 a bottle. It will be available in September, so keep an eye out on jessicacosmetics.com!

**This post contains products that I have received for free– for more information, please read my Disclosure Policy**

China Glaze Sun Of A Peach Nail Polish Review | Tangerine Tuesday

July 30, 2013

China Glaze Sun Of A Peach Nail Polish Swatch Review — Sun of a Peach

As soon as I saw some of my favorite bloggers post photos of China Glaze’s Sunsational collection, I knew I had to pick up this neon cantaloupe shade, Sun of a Peach. I have quite a few orange polishes, but this one is truly unique! I have darker neons, lighter pastels, but nothing that is almost a neon pastel…I’m obsessed with it! The only downfall to me is that it needed 3 coats to look like this. It’s quite streaky! I’m addicted to this shade- I put it on my toes as well, and if I didn’t have loads of polishes to test out, this would be on my nails 24/7.

China Glaze Sun Of A Peach Nail Polish Swatch Review (2) — Sun of a Peach

It’s gorgeous, don’t you think? Definitely a must-have for me now…and you can pick it up for around $5.99 at ULTA, Sally Beauty, or online!