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Nail It: Add Holiday Flare with SinfulColors Holiday Tinsel Collection {Swatches}

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SinfulColors, an affordable nail polish brand has provided me with samples of the SinfulColors Holiday Tinsel Collection for review purposes only.

SinfulColors is known for their on-trend, vivid shades that come in different formulas from cream, glitter, shimmer and matte.  Due to SinfulColors affordability ($1.99/bottle) and bold colors, they were actually one of the first drugstore brand polishes I tried. When offered the opportunity to try shades from the SinfulColors Holiday Tinsel Collection, I jumped on it.

SinfulColors Holiday Tinsel Collection

The SinfulColors Holiday Tinsel Collection features six sparkling or “glittery” – as my two year old stated – holiday-inspired nail polish shades that provides the look and feel of holiday tinsel.

Sinful Colors Holiday Tinsel Collection

SINFULCOLORS HOLIDAY TINSEL Collection

Silver Rainbows – Slivers of Silver; Cold As Ice – Winter White; Spiked Ice – Black Dazzle; Tinsel Town – Blue Sparkle; Pink Icicles – Confetti Concoction; Gold Tinsel – Gift of Gold

My thoughts:

I was provided three shades from the SinfulColors Holiday Tinsel Collection: Spiked Ice, Pink Icicles, and Gold Tinsel.  The formula of the polishes in the SinfulColors Holiday Tinsel Collection is a clear base similar to that of a clear topcoat, except it has mini tinsel-like glitter strips, which provides texture to nails.

As with most textured polishes, especially glitter, these are hard to get off.  Just use a cotton pad soaked with polish remover and let it sit onto of the nail for a little bit, and then rub off.  Also,  be sure to maneuver the tinsel around with the brush to ensure that there aren’t any strays close to the tip of the nail because if that does happen, you will find that the tinsel will scratch your skin.

Spiked Ice

SinfulColors Holiday Tinsel Spiked Ice

Although Spiked Ice doesn’t have the sparkly, glittery appeal of holiday tinsel like the other polishes in this collection, it still adds a nice textured effect to nails.I applied Spiked Ice over grey polish, which created a sexy, evening nail that reminded me of a cute little black dress. This combination I believe would be perfect to wear out for a New Years Eve celebration.

Pink Icicles over a grey nail polish.  It also looks great over green nail polish for a festive look.

SinfulColors Holiday Tinsel Pink Icicles

Gold Tinsel looks great over white, red, and green polishes.

SinfulColors Holiday Tinsel Gold Tinsel

 

Price:  The SinfulColors Holiday Tinsel Collection costs $1.99 exclusively at Walgreens stores for Holiday 2013.

SinfulColors Sheer Lustre Glitter Topcoats

SINFULCOLORS LUSTRE TOP COAT Collection

SinfulColors also released Sheer Lustre Glitter Topcoats for the Holiday 2013 season. This collection features  six sheer glitter shades which were designed to be worn over any SinfulColors nail polish for added bling, glitz and glam.

The six SinfulColors Sheer Lustre Glitter Topcoats shades are: 24 Karat – Gold gilt; Top Me Off – Prismatic Frills; Sapphired Up- Turquoise glitz; Diamonds are Forever – Silver Confetti; Girls Best Friend – Pink baubles; and Glittery in Pink – Psychedelic Blush.

24 Karat is beautiful for a hint of gold glitter.

 

SinfulColors Sheer Lustre Glitter 24 Karat

What do you think of the SinfulColors Holiday Tinsel Collection?

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Disclosure: Product was provided for free for review consideration. No compensation was received for this post.  All opinions are my own and are honest.

Now You Can Get an [Virtual] Makeover on this site!

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Makeover app Makeup by Kim Porter

I’m a makeup artist, and I often provide makeovers (or make unders) to clients.  There are times when I’m just not available to meet with clients in-person, so I am excited to share with you the first interactive makeover app now available here on the Makeup by Kim Porter website by Makeover Solutions.

The makeover app allows you try on everything from your favorite celebrity hairstyles, to a red carpet beauty look.  You can also try on blush, eyeshadow, eyeliner, eyeshadow, and even foundation and lip colors. Cool, right?

You’re probably wondering just how does this makeover app work?  Well, it’s pretty simple, you can either use one of the pre-loaded models available in the app or you can upload a photo of yourself.  The 1-click look option allows you to achieve the entire look of a celebrity from their hair to their makeup.   If you’ve ever wondered what Rihanna’s pixie cut would look like on you, try it out using this makeover app.

I love that this makeover app allows you to try-on different products without actually going to a store.  Have you ever swatched 5 or more [pigmented] lipsticks in a row?  Raw lip city! With this app, you don’t have to worry about that.

This makeover app allows you to stay up-to-date with current beauty and hair trends without the hassle of going out to purchase products that just may not have worked for you.  Imagine trying out the ombre hair trend, only to find you look ridiculous?  Just use this makeover app to avoid the embarrassment of a bad hair day or three, and avoid damaging you hair and skin by using the wrong products or too much product.

To try out the app, just click on “Get a Makeover” located in the top navigation bar of this site, and have fun!  Go ahead, try that bold lip or find your perfect nude lipstick.

 To book me for a makeover or makeup for a special event contact me.

 

Let me know how you like the makeover app by leaving a comment below.

 

The Best of the Beauty Blogazon’s 12/15/2013

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Beauty Blogazons Roundup

  • Mama Fashionista: Looking for a gift for the nail art lover in your life? Quinn suggests this !
  • TheFabZilla: What’s your holy grail anti-aging product? TheFabZilla reviews Kinerase. Will it be the answer to the elusive fountain of youth?
  • Makeup, Life and Love: Too many parties this holiday season; Jamie shares a few tips on how to holiday proof your makeup

Giveaway: Win one of three Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Cleanser #Giveaway

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Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Cleanser Giveaway

 

Have you read my review of the Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser Foaming Formula? If not, check it out here:  Review:  Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser Foaming Formula.

The Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser has become one of my favorite facial cleansers.  Aside from it being an effective, gentle cleanser, it is also affordable.  Plus, I’ve been using the same bottle for over two months, and it’s showing no signs of depleting any time soon.

Guess what?

I have the opportunity to give away one (1) Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser to three (3) Makeup by Kim Porter readers.

Entering is easy as pie.  Just complete the mandatory entry by leaving a comment below answering the following question:

“Is your current cleanser effective in removing makeup and grime without harming your skin?”

Then, use the Rafflecopter widget to complete your entry.

Giveaway Rules

Giveaway is open to US Residents ONLY.  No P.O. Boxes

18 years or older or have parents permission

Giveaway ends on December 23, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. EST

Winner has 24 hours to contact me once chosen.

 

 

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