Friday, August 23, 2013

Essie Naughty Nautical

   After purple, teal is probably my favorite color.  It also happens to be the main color of my favorite sports team, Go Sharks!, so that's a nice bonus.  What this really means though, is that I'm always a sucker for a new teal polish.  Especially one with sparkle.



   Naughty Nautical is the name sake polish of the Summer 2013 Naughty Nautical collection.  This is a blue-leaning teal with silver micro-shimmer.  It's almost a crelly polish, but is just a little too opaque.  The formula is on the thin side, but application was good.  I used 2 coats of polish over Finger Paints base coat and no top coat.

Direct Sun


Indoor Natural Light


Indoor with Flash

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Pacifica Natural Minerals Color Collection For Spring 2013

   I don't know about you, but I love mineral makeup.  It feels so much lighter on my skin, almost like I'm not wearing anything at all.  So I'm really looking forward to trying out some of the new products from Pacifica.  Please enjoy the following press release.


Pacifica Introduces
Natural Mineral Color Collection
for Spring 2013

When it comes to formulating natural beauty essentials, Brook Harvey-Taylor draws inspiration from her passion in perfuming, which led to her deeper understanding about natural ingredients, evident in Pacifica’s latest color collection for Spring 2013. The vision for this collection stems from a story of Brook watching her ten-year-old daughter putting on makeup in the mirror, mimicking her mother’s routine as she colored outside the lines. That adoring moment sparked a light bulb for Brook; she was inclined to create a make-up line for women to embody the playful essence of that little girl in front of the mirror that each of us has within.

“This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time,” says Brook Harvey Taylor, co-founder and creator of Pacifica. “I want women to look and feel like their absolute best self when they put our makeup on, while knowing they made the right choice in natural beauty.”

Each ‘supernatural’ product is designed to deliver a unique emotional experience, by putting the sexy back into natural. Committed to using highly effective mineral-based ingredients and nutrient-rich formulations, including hydrating coconut water, Pacifica strives to simplify and elevate daily beauty routines with fun, playful, sensual offerings.

The Pacifica Natural Mineral Color Collection will launch exclusively on PacificaBeauty.com in May 2013.

Products Include:
Coconut Kiss Lip Butter ($10) – Give your lips the love they deserve! This natural, coconut oil infused lip butter, packs major moisture and a gorgeous natural sheer in five kissable shades: Stardust, Coral, Shell, Sunset and Beach Kiss.

Enlightened Gloss Nourishing Mineral Lip Shine ($12) – Pure love for your lips. This luscious, long-lasting, coconut infused lip shine, delivers an amazing blush of color that will last and last.  It’s incredibly lightweight and hydrates lips without feeling sticky or dry. Available in five everyday shades: Aura, Peach Kiss, Nudist, Lava and Pink Coral.

Mystical Shadow Palette ($14) – These gorgeous shadows are designed to deliver a subtle look by day to a dramatic look by night. These supernaturally rich, long-lasting creaseless eye shadow hues are infused with coconut water for a beautiful, velvety cream-like finish.  Available in four stunning shades: Crystal, Moonbeam, Celestial and Supernova.

Solar Complete Mineral Palette ($28) – These easy to wear, complete mineral palette include everything you need to look naturally gorgeous on the go. Eye shadows, cheek powders and lip butters are infused with hydrating coconut water to help you look natural by day and smokin’ hot by night. Eye shadow shades: Driftwood, Opral, Coral Sand, Mermaid, Golden Ray and Treasure. Cheek Shades: Bronzed and Coral. Lip butter Shades: Shell, Lava and Beach Kiss.

Stellar Gaze Length & Strength Mineral Mascara ($14) – This long lasting, non-clumping, natural mineral mascara actually hydrates your lashes as it lengthens and adds volume. The unique combination of nourishing coconut oil and vitamin B help deliver full, gorgeous, lashes that last. Available in two shades: Stardust Brown and Super Nova Black.

Smolder Gel Eye Liner ($14) – Smolder Gel Eye Liner is the perfect solution for a quick, longwearing eye that looks incredible all day. You can use it to line and define or create a quick smoky eye. This non-waxy, creamy finish allows you to rock a natural to smoky dramatic look with long-lasting, natural mineral color that can be worn sheer or layered for a more intense look. Available in three sexy shades: Tahitian Pearl, Golden Suede and Midnight.

About Pacifica:
Pacifica Color and Skincare is 100% vegan and are free of animal ingredients and testing. Products are formulated without parabens, petroleum, SLS, sulfates, phthalates, talc, carmine and FD&C colors. The brand’s focus remains on using recyclable packaging and sustainably harvested ingredients. Pacifica cosmetics and skincare are developed according to Whole Foods guidelines, which are among the strictest in the industry.

About Brook Harvey-Taylor:
Founded in 1996, Brook Harvey and Billy Taylor have always shared a grassroots vision for the brand that encompasses sublime fragrances in earth-conscious formulas and quality products. Since the beginning, Brook’s expertise as a perfumer and the pair’s sensitivity to the natural world has resonated with countless fans. “As a longtime surfer, someone who lives at the beach, and a mother of three, I want eco-friendly products that can really multi-task,” says HarveyTaylor. “This same desire translates into every product we create, which has a strong following. They are must-have items you will want to consistently use no matter your age.” Infused with lush botanicals, supported by clinical actives, and instilled with love – Pacifica’s latest foray symbolizes the new generation of natural beauty.

Monday, August 19, 2013

Salon Perfect First Look Fall Polish Forcast Collection

   I have two more press releases to share with all of you this week and then I'll be back to reviews I promise.  Today I have the upcoming Salon Perfect First Look Fall Polish Forcast collection for Fall 2013 press release to share with you. 


YOUR FALL POLISH FORECAST
Salon Perfect® Gives a First Look at Fall Polish Lineup



When it comes to accessorizing this Fall’s most fashionable looks, a pop of rich color is the perfect way to spice up otherwise sensible shades for the season.  Gorgeous emerald green looks luxe against neutrals while deep berry tones add pizzazz to black.  This August, polish off any look with the new Salon Perfect® First Look Fall Polish Forecast.

Accessorize with a colorful manicure in one of the gorgeous seasonal shades.  Choose from iridescent metallics and vibrant blues to rich reds and subtle pinks.  No matter the shade, achieve a smooth, satin finish with the limited edition Matte FX top coat, or slick on a shiny top coat for a glassy, glam finish.  The Salon Perfect® First Look Fall Polish Forecast offers a bounty of manicure options this Fall.

Salon Perfect® First Look Fall Polish Forecast includes:

Tainted Love – warm rosy peach with a pearlescent gold finish




Scarlet Enchantment – rich red with a pearlescent finish

Pink Taffeta – dusty rose with a gold shimmer

Playful Plum – dark berry sheen

Royal Knight – deep eggplant

Nautical Nights – shimmering dark blue

Ivy League – dark forest sheen

Dirty Martini – olive green with a hint of gold

Café Ole – milk chocolate brown with a gold shimmer

Red Dahlia – dark burgundy

Raisin the Roof – plum raisin with gold shimmer

Matte FX – mattifying top coat

Salon Perfect®’s First Look Fall Polish Forecast will launch in August exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide as part of a limited edition promotional display.  Individual shades will retail for $3.98.

From lashes and brow products to nail color and beauty tools, Salon Perfect® has the products needed to look effortlessly beautiful at an affordable price.  View the complete Salon Perfect® collection at www.SalonPerfect.com.  Follow Salon Perfect on Facebook (@SalonPerfectLashes), Twitter (@Salon_Perfect), Instagram (@SalonPerfect), Pinterest (pinterest.com/salonperfect) or YouTube (youtube.com/salonperfect).

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

China Glaze Autumn Nights

   Today I have the upcoming China Glaze Autumn Nights collection for Fall 2013 announcement for you.  Please enjoy the following press release.


FALL INTO THE BEAUTY OF RICH COLOR
China Glaze® Introduces 12 Luxurious Shades


As the season begins to change and the weather cools, China Glaze® invites you to step inside for an evening of cocktails, gossip, flirtation and gorgeous nail color with the new Autumn Nights collection. Gab with the gals, clink those glasses and cheers to a fabulous Fall with nails that strike
up a conversation.

The China Glaze® Autumn Nights collection includes:

Gossip Over Gimlets: Platinum shimmer soiree

Goldie But Goodie: Eternal rust gold shimmer
Strike Up A Cosmo: Sparkling rose gold shimmer
Rendezvous With You: Shimmery purple affair

Public Relations: Impressionable violet gunmetal shimmer

Kiss My Glass: Feisty blue gunmetal shimmer

Tongue & Chic: Playful emerald shimmer

Scandalous Shenanigans: Rich blue shimmer

Queen B: Regal blue-purple crème

Charmed, I’m Sure: Gracious purple crème

Don’t Make Me Wine: Reserve-worthy red-violet shimmer

Red-y & Willing: Frisky red shimmer

Cheers to China Glaze® Autumn Nights, available in September 2013 at fine salons and beauty supply stores as open stock colors, 6 piece box collections, 6 piece counter display, 12 piece counter display and 36 piece rack.


China Glaze® is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde.

China Glaze® nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, please visit www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on
Facebook (@ChinaGlaze), Twitter (@ChinaGlazeOfficial), Instagram (@chinaglazeofficial) and
Pinterest (pinterest.com/chinaglaze).

China Glaze® is a division of American International Industries.

About American International Industries
For 42 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women.  Our product lines include Andrea, Ardell, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, It’s So Easy, Jeris-Lustray, LASH BeLONG, Nail Tek, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, 'N Rage, Poshe, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks, Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s, and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com.

Monday, August 12, 2013

Seche Clever and Confident Collection

   Welcome to a new week everyone.  I have a lot of new fall collection announcements for you this week.  Let's start off with the upcoming Seche Clever and Confident collection for Fall 2013.  

FALL INTO A WORLD OF RICH, SATURATED COLOR WITH THE SECHE® NAIL LACQUER CLEVER AND CONFIDENT COLLECTION




Leading a versatile life, the Seche woman is the toast of the town. Her busy schedule and wonderfully witty sense of humor keep her happy, as is. You never know what this silly, but sensible woman will have in store for you… but her intuition assures she is always clever and confident.

Shades in the collection include:

Happy, As Is – A vibrant raspberry red crème




















Wonderfully Witty – A rich navy blue crème




















Silly, But Sensible – The perfect fall burnt orange crème




















Clever and Confident –A delectable, deep plum crème




















Intuition – A rich dark merlot with a slight red shimmer






















Versatile – A dark teal crème, versatile for anyone




















 Seche® is the leading global brand most trusted by professional nail technicians and the women who desire and demand superior quality, exceptional technology, unparalleled performance, and beautiful results for the care of natural nails. Seche® Clever and Confident is available now nationwide. For more information, visit www.seche.com.

About American International IndustriesSeche® is a division of American International Industries. For 42 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women.  Our product lines include 5 Second Nail, Ardell, Andrea, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Correctionist, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, Jeris-Lustray, Nail Tek, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, 'N Rage, One Touch, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks, Winning Nails, Woltra and Youthair. Visit: www.aiibeauty.com for more information.

Friday, August 2, 2013

China Glaze On The Horizon Collection Press Release

   Please enjoy the following press release from China Glaze for their upcoming On The Horizon collection for Fall 2013:


BIRDS OF A FEATHER POLISH TOGETHER

China Glaze® Nail Lacquer Invites You to Soar Away with On The Horizon


Spread your wings and prepare to take flight with China Glaze® On the Horizon. This freespirited specialty collection introduces six unique lacquers using interwoven matte particles to create a feathered finish. The multi-coloured palette features both bright and earthy tones, reminiscent of the sky at dawn and dusk. Achieve opacity with two coats, or layer over a complementary base color for a fresh, colorful manicure.

The shades in the collection include:

You’re A Hoot: Soft Yellow, Orange & Black Particles interwoven to apply like a feathered finish in one quick swoop over the nail

Light As A Feather: Orange, White & Black Particles interwoven to apply like a feathered finish in one quick swoop over the nail

All A Flutter: Pastel Peach, Soft Blue & White Particles interwoven to apply like a feathered finish in one quick swoop over the nail

Party Fowl: Bold Blue, Orange & Black Particles interwoven to apply like a feathered finish in one quick swoop over the nail

Flock Together: Mint Green, Bold Blue & Black Particles interwoven to apply like a feathered finish in one quick swoop over the nail

Flying South: Orange and Soft Yellow particles interwoven with a Red glitter to apply like a feathered finish in one quick swoop over the nail



The China Glaze® On the Horizon collection will be available in August 2013 at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide with an SRP of $10.

China Glaze® is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde.  

China Glaze® nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, please visit www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook (@ChinaGlaze), Twitter (@ChinaGlazeOfficial), Instagram (@ChinaGlazeOfficial), Pinterest (pinterest.com/chinaglaze) and YouTube (youtube.com/chinaglazeofficial).

China Glaze® is a division of American International Industries.

About American International Industries
For 42 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women.  Our product lines include Andrea, Ardell, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, It’s So Easy, JerisLustray, LASH BeLONG, Nail Tek, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, 'N Rage, Poshe, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks, Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s, and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com.
 
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