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Tutorial Tuesday: How to Remove Gel Polish using CVS Gel Polish Remover Wraps

May 14, 2013 by Kim S. / blog, Reviews, Tutorials / 1 Comment

Disclosure: CVS Gel Polish Remover Wraps were provided to me for free as a gift at an event. All opinions expressed are 100% honest and are my own.

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I attended the Getting Gorgeous with CVS Beauty event earlier this month where I spun the wheel and won the CVS Gel Polish Remover Wraps. For the last few weeks I’ve been giving myself at-home gel manicures, so winning this was exciting.

The CVS Gel Polish Remover Wraps comes with the following:

– 30 foil wraps (removed 3 complete gel manicure sets)

-Manicure Stick

My Thoughts

Normally I’d soak a cotton pad or ball in acetone, and cut small squares of aluminum foil to wrap my nails, then wait 15 minutes to remove the bubbled gel polish with an orange/manicure stick. The CVS Gel Polish Remover Wraps made it easier since it cut out the steps of me having to cut foil, and hold my cotton pad in place. It would have been nice if it included the nail file/emery board, and acetone as well. I guess for $7.99 that’s what you get. Maybe in the future they will include those items?

During the event, the CVS beauty representative stated that CVS Regular Nail Polish remover works well in removing gel polish. Coincidentally, I had the jar in my desk drawer and never thought to use it for that purpose until after she mentioned it. Thank you! I tried it the other day, and it worked probably better than wrapping my nails in foil. The polish bubbled up quicker, thus coming off easier and faster. No more sitting there waiting 10-15 minutes for your gel polish to come off!

Would I recommend the CVS Gel Nail Polish Remover Wraps?

Since I had a better experience with the CVS Regular Nail Polish remover, I would recommend that first. The CVS Gel Polish Remover Wraps does free up time, in that you don’t have to sit and cut foil. You can also move around and do things with the CVS Gel Polish Remover Wraps on your fingers. With using the CVS Regular Nail Polish remover, you would have to be stationary, sitting with your finger in the jar, soaking each finger one at a time.

Fragrance Friday: Le Labo Santal 33

May 10, 2013 by Kim S. / blog, Miscellaneous, Reviews / 0 comments

Unisex Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum

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My husband frequently visits Barney’s. He’s like obsessed with this place. He met up with me in the city after visiting Barney’s fragrance counter, and practically shoved his wrists in my face. Before he’d done this, I’d already smelled something that I’d immediately fell in-love with. After shoving his wrists in my face, he asked “Do you like this? What about this one?” One was a vertiver scent, and the other was Santal33. I responded “OMG! What is that? It smells amazing!! ! It makes me want to jump your bones!” Have you smelled Le Labo Santal 33? Seriously, this is a beautiful scent. It’s like sex in a bottle. It reminds me of the summer and beach.

Le Labo Santal 33 is a unisex scent, which I’m happy about. That means I can wear it, too! LOL My husband hates when I use his colognes, but I can’t help that I’m a sucker for woodsy, musky scents. That’s exactly what Le Labo Santal 33 is, but, I also feel like I get hints of coconut, too, which is why I stated it reminds me of the summer and the beach. However, there are no notes of coconut mentioned in the description of Le Labo Santal 33. I also like that it isn’t too sweet, and it lasts all day long.

Notes for Le Labo Santal 33:
Australian sandalwood, papyrus, cedarwood, cardamom, iris, violet, musk, ambrox and leather accord.

This would make the perfect Mother’s Day or Father’s Day Gift, or you can just treat yourself.

Le Labo Santal 33 is an Eau de Parfum which forms part of the permanent collection, available from Le Labo, Barneys. It is retailing $220 for 100 ml.

Have you tried Le Labo Santal 33? What are your thoughts on it?

MAC Cosmetics Riri Woo Swatches and thoughts {Giveaway CLOSED}

May 9, 2013 by Kim S. / blog, Giveaways, Hauls, Product Swatches, Reviews / 15 Comments

I haven’t purchased anything from MAC in a while since I’ve placed myself on a no-buy; however, since Riri Woo was being released, and I love myself a red lipstick, I figured I’d break my no-buy and purchase it. Like many MAC Cosmetics fans, I had my alarms and reminders set to sign-on to the MAC website, to purchase the most-wanted Riri Woo lipstick. My wait wasn’t long, and I ended up getting more than one, which I will offer one in a giveaway.

My thoughts

I must admit when I first saw people swatching photos of the Riri Woo lipstick, I thought that I’d been had; it seemed like a complete dupe for Ruby Woo, which is my favorite red lipstick. Not until I had Riri Woo in my hands, I was able to make myself feel better about the purchase because there were some differences in the two lipsticks. Yesterday, on instagram, I posted swatches of Riri Woo and Ruby Woo side by side.

Riri Woo is a retro matte, unlike Ruby Woo, which is a matte lipstick. Riri Woo is not as drying on the lips, and it lasts longer. To me, the pigment is better, and it goes on better than its sister, Ruby Woo. Riri Woo, is a little richer, and deeper, and it is more blue-based, which makes it a perfect red for brown girls like myself. Check my instagram to see a photo of me wearing Riri Woo. Overall, I’m happy with the purchase.

Giveaway

As I mentioned previously, I purchased more than one. One lucky reader/subscriber will be able to win a tube of Riri Woo lipstick!

What do you have to do to enter

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Giveaway ends 5/17/2013 at 11:59 p.m.

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Wedding Wednesday: Airbrush Makeup for your Wedding Day – What are the benefits?

May 8, 2013 by Kim S. / blog, Hauls, Miscellaneous / 2 Comments

Many brides have requested having their wedding day makeup airbrushed. I must admit that since I haven’t done airbrush makeup previously, only when assisting, I missed out on some clients. I’m happy share my biggest purchase during this past The Makeup Show New York City; I was able to purchase a Temptu Pro airbrush kit.

Temptu S-One Compressor, Temptu Sp-35 Airbrush, Temptu Starter Set Foundation 12 pack

What is airbrush makeup?

Airbrush makeup comes in different forms; however, I picked up the silicone based foundations from Temptu since I will use mine for beauty and bridal work. The makeup is applied with an airbrush by dispersing very thin layers of the makeup evenly on the face.

What are the benefits of airbrush makeup?

Airbrush makeup has many benefits, especially when it comes to bridal makeup. I mean, this is the most important day of your life, who doesn’t want makeup that lasts through sweat, tears, humidity etc. and for over 8-hours? I know I would.

Airbrush makeup provides the following benefits:

– Flawless, more natural coverage (than traditional makeup) that looks and feels like skin

– Lasts between 16-18 hours (Celebrity Makeup Artist, Nicky Posley of Temptu Pro stated this during The Makeup Show)

– Photographs better than traditional makeup

– It is perfect for people with oily or acne-prone skin

– Seamless contour and highlighting

– It doesn’t transfer onto your clothes

– It can be used on the entire body

– Hypoallergenic

-Hygienic

Due to all of the above benefits, airbrush makeup application costs more than traditional makeup application.

Tips before being airbrushed for your wedding

Be sure to get rid of any facial hair, preferably through waxing or threading, before getting airbrushed, since the makeup can adhere to hairs, which wouldn’t look flawless; it will instead, look like peach fuzz.

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