UPDATE: L'Oreal Extraordinaire Gel-Lacque 3 Step nail system

So, I stumbled upon the new L'Oreal Extraordinaire Gel lacque nail system exactly 10 days ago... and I am happy to report back, that it is still going strong.  My manicure did not chip AT ALL, but you can see very minor wear (DAY 10 pictures below).  Now, my activities are not that strenuous - no swimming, or gardening or that sort of thing.  Just office work, washing dishes, cooking - you know, whatever a good wife does haha.. just kidding.  

I find that the polish dried quicker than regular nail polish - not lightning fast, but noticeably.  The 'glaze' or top coat is incredible!  The brush is the perfect size and the consistency of the glaze itself is amazing!  It was not too gloopy or thin, and its SUPER SHINY! I absolutely love it!.  Although, I did not pay attention as to how much time it took for the top coat to dry (coz I went nuts on the shininess of the top coat lol) , but Im sure it didnt take too long.  I've yet to try and see if the glaze works for non gel based nail polish (as I feel like this will easily replace my Seche Vite top coat any day)

So enough talk, and I will let the pictures speak for themselves. (if viewing on your mobile, click on the photos for better quality)

(look how shiny my nails are!!)

DAY 10 (Feb 4 -first applied) NAILS: 

As you can see, minor wear on the nail polish but absolutely NO CHIPPING! And, you cannot deny the shine - UH MAH ZIN! 

Definitely BUY IT!

xx

Aivee

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SWATCHED: Maybelline Master Glaze (by FaceStudio) Blush Stick

I have swatched and tested the new Maybelline Master Glaze Blush stick.

I found these at Walmart, and they are $10 each.  They come in 6 shades , and yes they were pretty.

I actually was surprised that I only bought one colour...

This blush stick is a dream to apply.  It blends very easily and application is flawless.  You can apply the product directly from the bullet and then just blend with fingers.  What I like about the formulation is that it doesn't remove your make up(foundation) underneath it - unlike other products where you have to take some product on your brush, then apply to cheeks. Also, the pigmentation is absolutely amazing on the one i picked out!! 

When in doubt, choose hot pink *_^ lol!

 heavy swatch on the left, and blended out on the right

and here it what it looks like on my cheeks ^_^

which colour are you picking out? 

ps. this is everything a blush stick should be ^_^

xx

Aivee

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Swatched: L'Oreal Million Carats lipstick - MIDNIGHT ROUGE (LIMITED EDITION FOR HOLIDAY 2013)

Ok, so on my previous post, I was hoping Santa would get me the other shade....

but I just couldn't wait any longer..and  this is what happened...

Loreal Million Carats lipstick in Midnight Rouge

This shade is perfect for this time of the year..it gives you that glamourous look easily.  This shade has that berry/wine colour with gold glitters/shimmers.  The texture, formula etc is similar to Pink Star (review/swatch here) 

I personally think the Pink Star is perfect for a day time (gives you that innocent look), while Midnight Rouge is best for night time, as its a bolder colour (best to wear with a neutral eye) - now I'm not sure if its just me, but a red lipstick just gives me that boost of confidence (and makes you feel sexy you know? - ladies do you agree??) 

So... will you be Naughty or Nice?

or both? ^_^ 

I hope this helps and happy shopping!

xx

Aivee 

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Swatched: L'Oreal Million Carats lipstick (LIMITED EDITION FOR HOLIDAY 2013)

May I present to you, 

the L'oreal Million Carats (Limited Edition line for holiday 2013) lipstick 

{just felt like this lipstick needed an intro because it's so glam!}

Aahhhh the packaging!  It's very pretty (sparkly obviously) and luxurious looking.  Makes me want to apply this lipstick every 10 minutes just so I can take it out of my purse and show it off (lol)

Loreal Million Carats lipstick in Pink Star

this was layered on 3 times to show the gold shimmers in it

There are two lipsticks for Loreal's limited edition holiday line - Pink Star (swatched) and Midnight Rouge.   I was a bit hesitant when I saw glitters in it, but I got it anyway.  As usual, there weren't any testers, so I played it safe and bought the more neutral coloured one. (Maybe Santa will gift me the other one hehe)

Pink Star is, well a pink shade (your lips but better) with gold glitters.   This looks so much better in person- it almost looks like it has a gold pearlescent finish.  It applied evenly,  and  had a great slip on the lips.  It did not feel dry at all.

The glitteriness (is this even a word?) is very subtle...until you have to take it off... now it (glitter) isn't too chunky and should be easily removed with a makeup remover (thats it, not a big deal) but would've absolutely loved it if there weren't any glitters left behind once the lipstick wears off - because I LOVE the colour a lot!

let me know if you will give these a go ^_^ 

ps

i just cant get over the packaging!!!!! 

xx

Aivee

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Swatched: Maybelline Brocades Nailpolish

Maybelline Brocades Nailpolish

Here are my picks:

 

 GILDED ROSE

its the exact dupe of Formula X for Sephora

 RUBY REDIFINED

 EMERALD ELEGANCE

 CRUSHED CRIMSON

 i tried taking photos of this shade under different lighting

I personally think that these nail polish are so much better looking in person.. its more sparkly and beautiful.  My favourite is Crushed Crimson. I love the way it applied - its very opaque after 2 coats and its just very festive..ahhhh i absolutely love it! ^_^

have you given these a try? which is your favourite?

xx

Aivee

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