Manicure Monday

I am suffering from a very evil cold. Since I feel like crud I need pretty nails to help feel human (let's pretend there is logic in that lol) but since all I wanna do is sleep I needed a mani that would dry quick. I did a base of wet n wild fastdry in The Wonder Yellows then topped it with a coat of La Rosa white crackle. Super fast drying and now I go sleep!

Review: Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Airbrushing Loose Powder

Today I bring you my first experience with a Physicians Formula product.  It is the Mineral Wear Airbrushing Loose Powder (hows that for a long name!)

It comes with a flip lid to cover the sifter

And a tiny little buki brush

You can see a bit of shimmer caught in the light on the top of the lid

(Totally spazzed on before pics....this is the powder over Josie Maran Argan Oil Foundation)

You can see how the powder did not like my dry patches on my nose

Initial Thoughts:   This powder really depends on what I put it over.  Depending on what foundation I use, it will either work really well, or turn my face into an oily mess.  e.l.f tinted moisturizer, wet n wild sheer tinted moisturizer were no goes.  My face was uber oily and heavy feeling by lunch.  Josie Maran Argan Oil Foundation was a total winning combination.  The powder did not make my skin feel heavy or add any extra oil.  The one thing I don't like, even when it is playing well with my foundation, is its tendency to emphasize any dry patches I have (which can be seen in the closeup of my nose) My skin is pretty oily, so dry patches do not last long on me, but this may be something to note if you skin tends to be dryer. 

Overall Thoughts: This is a heavier powder that works best with a heavier foundation.  I was a bit scared by the shimmer you can see in the package, but it does not translate to the face.  Another huge plus is the spf 30, I have recently become somewhat obsessed with spf, so having more spf to layer into my beauty routine is a total plus. I have not tried this powder out in summer to see how it does in hot weather, but as I hate heat and avoid the outdoors like the plague in summer, I don't think I will ever really see how this powder does in a full day of heat!

Swatch: Spoiled in Distant Memory

I got this polish last year at CVS when they had the Spoiled polish buckets. This polish dries to a rubber look finish. This gives is amazing dry time! I may not be a fan of the finish, but I adore the dry time on matte and rubber polishes. Of course I had to add topcoat and you can see the shimmer much better in the second picture. I love this polish with topcoat!

Quick Review: Orgins Plantscription Anti-Aging Eye Treatment

I can't remember where this sample came from.  It was sitting in my bin o samples and it called to me! (gotta love the bin o samples!)

Initial Thoughts: This is a good eye cream.  I was only able to use it for a few days so I cannot comment on any of the anti-aging properties it may have.  I can comment that it is very moisturizing and made the skin around my eyes feel very soft and smooth.  It also worked well under my eye makeup which was a plus.  Often any eye treatments don't play nice with my oily skin, but this one was great and I did not see any problems with my eye shadow from this. This is something I would consider purchasing in full size. 

Manicure Monday

I remember years ago my friend treated me to a mani pedi and I was blown away by the simple flowers they added. I even went out and bought my first dotting tool after I was so blown away. This is a nostalgic mani for me. I wanted to do some simple dotting flowers to remember what my first experience with nail art was.

I did my base in wet n wild fastdry in Buffy the Violet Slayer and the dots in wet b wild wild shine in Black Creme and Metallica

Review: CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara

I won this mascara in a giveaway a few months back and finally got around to using it!. I think this is the first CoverGirl mascara I have ever used and I am really impressed!

Bare lashes (and gotta love how frizzy the hair looks!)

Bare lashes:

One coat mascara (woohoo towel holding my hair =P)

One coat mascara:

 

Initial Thoughts: Love the thick brush and substantial tube. It is also a drier mascara which is good for someone like me who will always blink or sneeze or something that will leave marks with a wet mascara. It really made my lashes pop and is a good true black

Overall Thoughts: Love this! I can use one coat for every day or easily build it up for a more dramatic look.  It does not  smudge at all.  I have oily skin and it holds up to a full day of work, heat, and a workout. It also washes off easily with my regular face wash.  So far this is my favorite mascara I have tried in a long time! Sad that I am almost out and that I promised myself I would go through my stash before I buy more...must be patient! 

Swatch: wet n wild fastdry in Hannah Pinktana

Oh love love love this polish. I mean it's pink. And sparkly. And did I mention pink and sparkly?! This is a jelly base, so even with four coats you can still see the nail line. I really don't mind. Not with this sparkle! The first two coats will make you wonder if undies are needed, but coat three and four really build up the color.

It dries to a semi matte finish. The last picture had top coat and it really makes the sparkle and color pop. Love love love!