Swatch: wet n wild fastdry 9.0.2.1.Orange

So while I was sick with the plague I needed fun happy nails.  I'm sure there is scientific research somewhere that proves that happy sparkly nails make a cold go away faster.  I went to one of my all time faves, wet n wild fastdry in 9.0.2.1.Orange.  I love this color, I love the sparkle, I love how it dries fast AND is easy to remove! It was also the best looking part of me last week lol 

This one is a orange jelly base with very fine orange glitter.  These are with three coats.  Love Love Love

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Back soon!

Don't think I will be able to post much this week. My bubble of denial has finally been popped and my "allergies" are a full on cold. aka I haz the plague. I will hopefully post at least some swatches this week...when I'm not happy on cold medicine.  Clean manis and cold meds don't really mix =P

And now for a fluffy visual representation of how I feel (and what I look like in my mind as I try to breathe without my nose)

Swatch: NYX Disco Inferno Over Black and White Creme

This polish was part of my NYX haul.  I'm in love with this polish! As with most glitters, this one makes a beautiful topcoat to add a bit of sparkle to a cream polish.  This one makes me feel like I have little disco balls on my fingers. These swatches are with three coats.  I could have done less but kinda got addicted to the sparkle. After I did these swatches I added topcoat, two layers made for a totally smooth surface and made the glitter pop even more. 

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Review: e.l.f Tinted Moisturizer

Today I bring you one of my favorite products: e.l.f Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 20. I tried to take pictures on my face, but they just didn't come out, so instead I used my hand. 

First, the package. It is just under an once, and for $3 its not a bad price at all.  I was able to use this every day for 6 months so was very impressed by how long it lasted.  Please note that this picture was taken just before I ran out, so please don't worry about how little product you see, the tube is full when brand new. 

Right out of the tube it has the consistency of a basic foundation, you can really see the pigmentation and it doesn't run. 

It blends in really easily, this is after a few rubs with my fingers

Here it is worked in, it evens out color well and covers blemishes pretty well.  Notice the mark on my hand (I'm REALLY accident prone.  That was from when the bathroom mirror bit me) I did not fully cover that part of my hand, and it covers pretty well. 

Initial Thoughts: Very little is needed to cover the entire face, feel like I get a lot of use out of a small amount of product.  It is very light feeling, but still evens out skin tone and hides small blemishes.  It doesn't fully cover large blemishes, but this is to be expected with a tinted moisturizer. It does not make my skin break out or add any oil to my already super oily skin. 

Overall Thoughts: I would buy this again in a heartbeat.  I was SO excited when I found this at my local Target.  I was able to use this tube for a little more than 6 months with daily use.  For $3 this product goes a long way.  I see it more as a light foundation than a tinted moisturizer, which I was very happy with.  Topped with a bit of powder this makes a perfect every day foundation. This is a product I always have on hand now. I love it!

Manicure Monday

Today I will share with you my first attempt at a plastic wrap marbling. I found this idea via Pinterest (which is like crack for me!) and it linked to this blog. Her's looks much better, but I kinda got the general idea! I did two layers of Sinful Colors Leap Flog (I'm still sooo in love with this color!) After they dried I did a layer of wet n wild Metallica then right away took a crumpled piece of plastic wrap and dabbed my nails.  It gave me this cool effect, but was impossible to capture in pictures! What I love is that this makes for the perfect late night mani.  If you get a scuff or a smudge, it just blends right in! And for someone who has a really bad tenancy to do her nails late at night and fall asleep before they are dry....this was a great concept!

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Swatch: NYX Moonwalk

So I got this polish in my NYX haul this week.  Out of that entire box, this was the one item I was the most excited for. And yay! It totally lived up to my expectations! This is an awesome smokey grey jelly base with fine and hex halo glitter throughout.  LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! I really don't mind the visible nail line with this polish.  I love how it makes my nails look like sparkly smoked glass.  I did three layers for these swatches and love the color.  This would be good for layering, but I think I will keep using it alone since I am in love with the smoky jelly. 

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Swatch: Fantasy Makers Once Upon A Time

Today I am going to show a polish that is now one of my faves!! It is The Fantasy Makers by wet n wild in Once Upon A Time.  I will admit, I usually do not get excited for Halloween, but once seeing this post by Nouveau Cheap (this blog is a MUST read for anyone who loves drug store makeup!!) I instantly fell in love with this polish.  So of course when I found it this week at my local CVS it was an instant buy.

This is a black jelly base with fine and hex red glitter.  What I love about this color combo is that not only is it perfect for Halloween, but it can really get a lot of wear.  The only downside to this polish is also why I love it: the glitter.  As we all know, glitter polishes can be a total pain to remove, and this one is no exception.  But it is totally worth it! Especially considering the $1.99 price point

These swatches are with four coats.  I could have done three, but I just wanted more glitter! This would also look great with one or two coats over a black creme.  

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But this polish really rocks with a few layers of top coat.  It really brings out the glitter.

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