Nail Colour: E.L.F. Coral (10413)

I've been falling behind on my nail posts. I was going through my photos and realized, I never posted these and I don't know why, laziness perhaps since I haven't put on any polish in about 2 or 3 weeks. I bought this polish in January/February and didn't get to wear it until March because it broke in shipment and took even longer for the replacement.

For $2, the colour pay off is amazing!! I had more compliments on this polish versus my Peridot Chanel!!

Gorgeous colour!! Will definitely be wearing this throughout Spring and Summer. Don't you love getting compliments and telling people the brand or cost and they are absolutely amazed?

Ciao!

Nail Colour: Barry M-304 Mint Green

You all know how much I love my nail polishes. My co-worker is from London and she went to visit her parents last month, so I had asked her to get some products (drugstore) that I've been eyeing. The last time I was in the UK was when I was an exchange student in year 8, so I know all about Barry M nail varnishes. The only thing she could get were the varnishes.

Flash

Natural light

I love this colour, such a spring time colour. Glad to have this as a part of my growing nail collection.

Ciao!

March Glossybox: Anniversary Box

This is the anniversary Glossybox of Germany (DE). On the website, it told us that there were suprise items that would be going into the March box; and the names and prices of the suprise items wouldn't be reveiled until April. Here's what I got:

It came in this pretty wrapping paper, tie and card.

Card symbolizing DE's Glossybox first anniversary.

Starting with the OPI to the Peeling Grommage (L-R).

All product translations are taken from Glossybox.de:

OPI in Malaga Wine (1/4th size)-"The most beautiful nails you get the best nail polish in the world - from OPI. With high-quality color pigments and its splinter, he brings solid formulation for radiation and keeps the nails very long. The new "Pro Wide Brush" Brush ensures a streak free application. All of OPI nail polishes are free of formaldehyde and toluene. The Nail Lacquer is included in the colors "Lincoln Park After Dark", "Malaga Wine" and "Strawberry Margherita" in the GLOSSYBOX Beauty."

 JANE IREDALE Lip Plumper Tokyo (1/4th size)-"Give your lips fullness and color - with the lip plumper jane iredale Tokyo. Peppermint, spearmint oils and ginger root extract, stimulate blood circulation. The lips look a firmer and fuller. Also to be removed with essential oils of lemon and mandarin dry skin cells. Avocado, shea butter and sunflower oil maintain silky smooth. A hint of color makes the beautiful lips finally perfect."

Kryolan Eyebrow Powder (Full size)-"Velvety formulation particularly for use on the eyebrows. The powder spreads easily and is distinguished by its extraordinary adhesiveness. Eyebrow Powder is in the color "medium" contained in the GLOSSYBOX".

The Extremely Gentle Cleanser by Avene (1/4th size)-"is suited for the cleaning of sensitive skin. The lotion contains only specially selected ingredients, including 96% healing Avene thermal spring water. In addition to clarifying its action soothes the irritated skin product, it refreshes and does not leave a pleasant feeling of tension. Especially gentle surfactants maintain the face during cleansing. Extremely Gentle Cleanser is free of fragrances, dyes and parabens."

???-"Avocado and pomegranate extracts, vitamin E, antioxidants - sounds like a good mix and that's what it is! This brand new, mysterious peeling is not yet on the shelves, but it has already gone in the GLOSSYBOX. The balanced blend of effective cleansing and skin-friendly ingredients to the skin and makes it shine and fresh look."

Overall: I've tried the Kryolan and I love it! My shade is medium. I can't wait to try out the Avene cleanser and the mystery item. I love skincare so I was syked that I got to skincare products one full sized. Mid-April they will tell us what brand the mystery items are and how much they cost. All of my Glossybox have been over 10 Euros and I've got 2-3 full sized products. I think beauty boxes are a great idea, especially if you like getting things in the post. Its nice to get a small treat once a month. Will review most Glossybox products in a later post.

Ciao, ciao!!

 

**Update. The "???" product is a new Clearasil face product that will be on the shelves early this month. I'm very happy that I received something that wasn't on the market. I will be doing a post on items reviewed from previous Glossyboxes.**

Sally Hansen Salon Effects: 140 Teal with It

I've been eyeing this product for awhile, the designs and plain colours are gorgeous. I just couldn't justify spending $7.99 for a one time application nail polish. $7.99 can get you a full bottle of O.P.I. The exchange marked them down to $4.07, so I decided to give it a shot. The Salon Effects says it lasts it up to 10 days.

This is more accurate to the colour than the second picture.

The nail strips were pretty long. I had a co-worker that bought the pink and after she was done she used the other halves on her daughter. That is what I consider, stretching your dollar.

The instructions on the side.

I think they should change #3 the picture shows the strip easily being filed. I had molded/rounded at the end of my nails and slowly peeled it off then used the soft side of the file to smoothly file just in case.

Overall, I really liked this product. I love painting my nails but these will be going in the emergency nail kit. It does last 10 days, on the 10th day, I began to see small cracks but is only noticeable close up.  Going to pick up some more colours, but I'm going to wait awhile to see if they drop the price again.

Ciao, ciao.