BeautyDose.: Superdrug

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Friday, 24 February 2012

Sleek Blush By 3

So I was in Superdrug the other day (as always) and came across a new product by Sleek,which is basically a 3 Blush Set. I personally love Sleek Blushes and own about 6 (collection will soon grow ;]). I find them very pigmented, but not heavy and very wearable on darker skin tones. I managed to pick up the shade 'Sugar' and was hoping to get 'Lace' but it wasn't in the store =( When I got home I realised I had similar shades to the three blushes in the palette already >.<

(L-R) Sleek Blush in Pomegranate, Sunrise and Suede

1st Blush in By 3 Palette vs Pomegranate

2nd Blush in By 3 Palette vs Sunrise vs Rose Gold

3rd Blush in By 3 Palette vs Suede

From the swatches you can see there are already colours similar to the palette out already, but this may just be the case in this palette as I haven't seen the bright orange included in the 'Pumpkin' palette.
These are currently selling in Superdrug for £9.99 and I do think they are limited edition so if you do see them, grab 'em! Three Sleek blushes for under £10 is actually a bargain!

E x

Monday, 30 January 2012

SPOTLIGHT: NYC Nail Polish/ Sally Hansen Miracle Cure

As you can tell from my last post, I have just removed my acrylics :( so my natural nails will be weaker than ever :'(. I've had problems with peeling and breaking of my natural nails basically since I've first had a job. I've found a really good solution to this is Sally Hansen Miracle Cure, which helps bonds all the separating layers back together, combined with Sally Hansen Miracle Growth which strengthens and aids growth in nails. So by using these two products regularly I hope to restore my nails back to how they were :)

BUT I couldn't leave my nails without a pretty colour :) so I've used NYC In A New York Color Minute Polish in Lincoln Square Lavender. It is a gorgeous colour, gives enough coverage even though I've only used one coat and the best thing about both these products is that they're quick drying! Can't fault 'em!

E x

REVIEW: Broadway Artificial Nail Remover.

Personally I love acrylic nails but I easily start hating them when it comes to getting them off. The fact there is generally no easy or quick way to remove them really grinds my gears. Initially the plan was to get my nails refilled, but I got lazy (and broke lol) so swiftly popped into Superdrug. I've always used Elegant Touch's artificial nail remover, but I felt to try something different so picked up Broadway Artificial Nail Remover which involves sticking your finger in and twisting, as opposed to soaking your hand.

I really expected this product to remove my whole nail within a couple of minutes...it didnt. Even after soaking and twisting for over 25 minutes (the packaging says don't exceed 20mins) I still have a layers of acrylic on some nails. The endless turning and twisting made my arm ache and this product got extremly messy as the remover inside kept splashing out as I twisted and turned. The whole tub then eventually fell on the floor. Thats like £6 gone to waste...

Long story short...I wouldnt buy again -_-, nor recommend. If I was desperate to use this again, I'd simply refill the tub with the Elegant Touch Remover or do it the old way. Your best bet is to probably return to where you got them done to save time and energy.

E x