Black Shatter – a top coat that crackles to create a textured look

This is a SUPER cool Top Coat from OPI and Katy Perry Collection for Spring 2011. It creates a shattered effect on your nails like the photos below(I have a Metallic Bronze colour underneath):





The directions to use this is similar to any top coat. You need to apply a base coat, then a polish colour, allow the polish colour to dry completely. Apply a thin coat of this top coat, after which watch the MAGIC happy on your nails, the black topcoat will start to crack/shatter.

I got mine from Trade Secrets at Eaton centre, but I any where that carried OPI will probably carry this.

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Nanoblur = Perfect Skin??

Remember my Makeupbyti post that I was trying out Nanoblur?

The following Toronto Star reminded me that I wanted to do a review on the product.

http://www.thestar.com/living/fashion/article/915159--style-list-sweet-sui-and-potions-that-really-work

Description from Nanoblur Website: http://www.indeedlabs.com/nanoblur/default.aspx

WHAT IS IT IN ONE WORD... MAGIC!

Nanoblur is not skincare. It is quite simply tomorrow’s high technology, today. It is not a cream. It is a suspension of millions and millions of particles that reflect light perfectly in billions of directions to make the skin’s surface appear completely flawless. Within seconds, pores appear to disappear. Fine lines appear to vanish. The skin texture appears nearly perfect. With one application on any skin surface (even on your hands), you will be convinced that Nanoblur will make you look up to 10 years younger in a matter of seconds. It’s just that simple.

MADE FOR THE STARS

Nanoblur’s technology was originally developed to help stars look better in high-definition motion picture. Since the advent of high-definition technology, skin imperfections have become far more apparent on camera and Nanoblur was created so that celebrities could “blur” out imperfections that were previously not visible with traditional cameras.

PRICE POINT

$19.99

How do I like the product?

Pros:

1. Does what it claims to a certain extend, it will reduce appearance of lines and pores, but it certainly is NOT some miracle potion that will transform your skin 100%. It will not replace foundation/concealers that you might need to acheive a flawless base.
2. It is moderately priced compared to some other primers on the market.
3. It reduces the amount of foundation and concealer that you will need to acheive a flawless base.
4. It is great to use for photography due to its light reflecting properties and will definitely help in creating an illusion of perfect skin on photos.
5. It creates a matte finish to the skin and rids unwanted shine
6. It has lasting power.

Cons:

1. BIG CON - it DOESN'T work with all foundations. With some foundations it leaves the finish streaky. The Giorgio Armani foundation I like works and it also works well with the Chanel vitalumiere foundation. I've tried some other foundation that just doesn't work with it, i.e. Revlon HD foundation, Nars Sheer glow, Laura Mercier etc.
2. I hear Nanoblur is currently working on their own foundation to couple with the Nanoblur primer.

Overall:

Worth a try and results will vary depending on your skintype and the foundation of your choice.

Olay Creme Ribbons

I don’t know why but I’ve noticed that my skin is extra dry this winter in comparison to previous winters. Hence, this winter I’m all about finding products that will fix my dry skin.

I can’t remember who recommended this to me, maybe I read about it in the magazine. I found and bought this body wash from Walmart, and it is pretty good.

It has a light creamy scent, foams up easily with a thick decadent lather, and leaves your skin feeling soft and moisturized. With this body wash, I don’t need to jump out of the shower and lather myself in body lotion.

If your skin is feeling dry all over, give this a try, it might help.

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*Disclaimer - it is difficult to recommend skincare products, because everyone’s skin is different, just because it worked for me, doesn’t mean it will for you. Please try and see.*

Blue Gold Smokey Eye

Products used:

Face:

1. Giorgio Armani Luminious silk foundation 4.5 + 5.5 mixed
2. Studio finish concealer C20 for under eyes

Eyes

3. Anastasia Brow Whiz in Brunette + Anastasia Brow Powder in Brunette to set.
4. Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer
5. NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Black Bean as base for the eyes
6. MAC e/s - Deep Truth all over the lid
7. MAC e/s - Gold mine inner corners
8. Nars e/s - Night Breed in outer V
9. Nars e/s - Himalayas on Brow Bone to Blend.

Cheeks
10. MAC Mineralized blush - Happy together

Lips

11. MAC lip liner in Cremola
12. YSL Lipstick in nude
13. MAC dazzle glass

Dry Flaky Lips No More

Winter brings dry skin and dry lips for most of us, but with this LUSH little jar of sweetness, no more dry flaky lips at least :)

It is the LUSH lip scrub, I bought it in the bubble gum flavour, also available in other flavours like sweet lips, mint Julip etc. Use the following link to see it on the LUSH.CA site.

http://www.lush.ca/shop/catzoom/index.html?cat=Lip%20Balms%20and%20Scrubs&sort_field=&sexpand=&itemcount=500

I love this little thing, to use this you just rubs it on your lips for a few seconds and the best part is - YOU CAN LICK IT OFF afterwards, it is completely edible. You can use this scrub anytime anywhere! It leaves you with lovely bubble gum scented soft lips, ready for lipstick, lip balm or just soft bare lips.

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Precision Pore Cleansing Pad

So I went to the Sephora for the 20% OFF Sale and stocked up on some products I always use. I also picked up some new products to try while I was there. This little pink thing is a great little tool. I tried it a few times and love it. Thought I share it with you.

It is the Precision Pore Cleansing Pad

What it is:

A flexible silicone pad that gently massages the face and helps deliver deeply clean, radiant results.

What it does:

This tool uses tiny bristles to invigorate the skin and effectively clean pores, helping to exfoliate and soften the skin.

This was $7 at Sephora.

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Current Fav Fall Nail Polishes

What's your favorite current Nail Polishes?

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