TIPS Nail Conditioner - nominated as Best Nail Care Brand on QVC

 

Karen is very honoured to have her flagship product - TIPS Nail Conditioner - nominated for the award as "Best Nail Care Brand" on QVC US.  If you have used TIPS and think it is a great product, would you please take a minute to vote.  All you have to do either go to the Facebook page and click on the QVC survey link OR go to QVC 2013 Customer Choice Beauty Awards, scroll down to Q.35 - Best Nail Care Brand and check next to TIPS Nail Conditioner.  Anyone from anywhere around the world can place their votes.  Thanks a million for your support!

 

Enjoy the rest of your day,  Lisa M.

TIPS Promo Set - get your nails in great shape for less than $16.00

Hey Gals, 

Just wanted to let you know that there is an AWESOME deal being offered by ASK Cosmetics Inc., a Canadian company specializing in innovative, safe and effective nail, skin and hair care products.  I know some of you have tried TIPS Nail Conditioner with great success.  And some more of you have even filed with the Contour Nail File having zero grit strength.  A few nail bloggers have used it and were amazed at how it helped get rid of their "peelies".  It's specifically designed to seal the ends in order to promote longer, stronger growth.  Guaranteed - you've never tried anything like it before!

Well, good news because the set including 1 bottle of TIPS Nail Conditioner (5 ml) PLUS the Contour Nail File is still on sale for $15.99 + FREE SHIPPING internationally.  Now's the time to stock up for yourself, treat a BFF, get some Xmas gifts for friends and family or buy some "just because" gifts you might like to give on special occasions.  Just so you know how much you're really saving....... the normal cost of this set and shipping would be approx $40.00 (not including applicable taxes).

If you've been on the fence about trying TIPS Nail Conditioner, now would be a good time to give it a shot at this incredible price.

TIPS Nail Conditioner is a one-step, one product treatment for both nails and cuticles.  In just 2 - 3 minutes every morning you'll nourish your nails with lipids, moisturize them, fortify them and every TIPS application will help protect your nails from the damage water and harsh cleaning chemicals do to our nails during our everyday life.  Brittle, peeling, chipping, cracking, weak nails will be a thing of the past!

This offer is only valid until Aug 31st, 2013.  You can order online right here or call in your order toll free in North America at 1-877-275-5566 and be sure to mention you would like the TIPS PROMO set for $15.99.

Cheers,

Lisa

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Azure Seas by Maybelline

An unbelievably beautiful blue!  It reminds me of wonderful vacations by the seaside and awakes a strong yearning to head to the beach.  I present "Azure Seas #990" by Maybelline to you today!

 

Seen here are 2 coats of this wonderful summery shade.  The photos I display on my blog are usually taken outside in natural light as I find it shows the polish shades closest to their appearance.  I also enjoy finding enhancing, natural backgrounds for my shots - like this one in front of one of my beautiful hosta plants.  The contrast of blue on green here really makes this polish shade come alive, don't you think?

 

 

Whether in the direct sunshine or in the shade this colour is so attractive.  The name is quite suitable and I couldn't stop comparing my nails to the colour of the water in a movie I recently watched.  Have you ever seen "Out of the Blue" starring Paul Walker, Jessica Alba and Josh Brolin?  Well, this was the very first time I saw a movie with Ms. Alba.  The jury is still out on her acting ability, but what I enjoyed most about this movie was the fantastic underwater footage and the breathtaking scenery on the waters surrounding the Bahamas.

 

This is definitely one blue that will be in my collection for a while.  The application was good as always with the Maybelline Color Show polishes.  The brush quality is normal and allows for easy application (please don't look too closely at the job I did here - two strong cups of coffee are not a good pre-requisite for an excellent mani!!)  The wear was standard as well - 5 - 6 days without any significant wear showing up.  I've tried others from the Maybelline collections before and I think they are great!  In this particular case, you get the quality you pay for.

 

Best Practice Advice:  For those of you who use TIPS Nail Conditioner or TIPS for Toes - don't forget to apply TIPS every day around your cuticles and under your natural nail.  Your newly developing nail begins to form between your first knuckle and your moons, so apply TIPS back that far as it penetrates and replenishes the nails and cuticles with essential lipids that we strip our fingers of each day.

 

For more information on these nail care/nail treatment products,

go to ASK Cosmetics website/online shop.

 

Is this a shade you would wear?  Does it make you want to pack your bags and head for the Caribbean?

 

Thanks for stopping by and take care,  Lisa M.

 

 

 

 

 

Off to Miami by Essence

And here it is "Off to Miami" by Essence.  It's a very pretty, rich coral shade - perfect for summer.

 

If you are interested in the ingredients, there is a pamphlet one can take at all the Essence cosmetics displays.  I have to warn you though, there are some "nasties" in their polishes.

 

2 coats seen here in this photo taken outdoors - I really liked the way the sunshine was caught by my digital camera.

 

For me an important criteria is the brush.  It is easy to work with; does it allow for even application; is it too wide or too narrow on the stroke?  I've tried to show you what the brush of all Essence polishes is like in these shots.

As you can see, it is very wide and for people with larger nails - it might be great to work with.  However, for people like myself with very small nails, it can be a nightmare at times.

 

Now, Essence is one of the most inexpensive polishes on the market that I know.  And so it is no surprise that you get what you pay for with this brand.  Admittedly, I keep going back because they have introduced some enticing shades, but I am always disappointed at the quality in comparison to other brands and I own, wear and work with regularly.

 

I always finish off all my manicures with a healthy dose of TIPS Nail Conditioner to treat the cuticles.  While wearing polish, it is advisable to apply TIPS around the nail and on the cuticle, but seeing as NOTHING will penetrate polish, it is a waste of product to apply TIPS over nail polish!

 

Would love to hear from you.....have you dabbled with Essence before?  How do you find the quality?

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great day,  Lisa M.

 

Quote:  "Drop the idea of becoming someone, because you are already a masterpiece.  You cannot be improved.  You have only to come to it, to know it, to realize it!" 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIPS Nail Conditioner featured on QVC

Finally the day of the huge TIPS Nail Conditioner re-launch on QVC US has arrived.  We've been waiting and preparing for this day for a long time.  Major changes had to be made:  new logo, new bottle size, updated instructions, etc. 

 

All good things take time and we are extremely proud of the result.

 

The new logo and new bottle size can be seen in this photo.

 

Karen Orlowski, founder and creator of TIPS and ASK Cosmetics Inc., developed her flagship product approx. 20 years ago.  She first started selling her unique nail care products on The Shopping Channel and after seeing how successful it was as a shopping network item she ventured into the USA and was accepted with open arms.  Now, hundreds of thousands of women and men swear by TIPS and TIPS for Toes as their go-to product for nail problems. 

 

The instructions has also been translated into French in order to accomodate our French-speaking customers around the world.

In this photo you can still see the old logo on the TIPS for Toes bottle.  However, the new, modern logo is printed in the TIPS brochure.

 

So, be sure to tune in Saturday July 13th between 7 - 8 am EST  Early Morning Beauty with Leah Williams for the TIPS Nail Conditioner kit and the inventor herself, Karen Orlowski.

 

For more information on ASK Cosmetics Inc. and

all their innovative, enhancing cosmetics check out their website.

 

 

 

 

And we have a winner.......

Hope you all had the chance to enter the TIPS Celebration Set Giveaway by ASK Cosmetics Inc.  The prize package includes:

 

 

1 x bottle of Perfect Red, 1 x bottle of Revival Nail Polish Remover and 1 x bottle (new size) of TIPS Nail Conditioner. All product by ASK Cosmetics Inc. of Canada.

 

And now, huge congratulations go to......

 

Elizabeth Vlug

 

  

Thanks to everyone who participated and stay tuned as we will be staging another giveaway very soon.

TIPS Celebration Set for Canada's Birthday

Join in the fun and place your entries for the ASK Cosmetics "TIPS Celebration Set" Giveaway.

 

You could be the lucky winner of:

 

1 bottle of TIPS Nail Conditioner (new size 7 ml), 1 bottle of ASK Nailwear "Perfect Red", 1 bottle of Revival Nail Polish Remover

 

Good luck to all those who enter!

 

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Berry Season has officially started!

Berry Me by GOSH is a lush shade that definitely has a fitting name.  The colour is a combination of strawberries, raspberries, with a slight hint of blueberries. 

 

Seen here are 2 coats of this Special Edition GOSH polish.

 

My personal rating for Berry Me (on a scale from 1 - 10, the higher the #, the better the rating):

a) Coats:                                It took two coats for opacity   = 9
b) Thickness of Polish:         Not too thick at all, evened out nicely  = 9
c)  Ease of Application:        Brush allowed for super easy application = 10
d)  Appeal Factor:                 Rich shade, can be worn year-round  = 10

Added some super shine and durability to this manicure by finishing off with

ASK Cosmetics' Top Coat.

 

If you are a user of TIPS Nail Conditioner and you're wondering how to apply TIPS with polished nails here are our "tips" for you:

 

1.  Remove ALL nail polish with our Revival Nail Polish Remover.  If you are wearing thick polish and/or several layers, use a 2nd cotton pag to ensure EVERYTHING is removed.

 

2.  Wash your hands with soap and water.

 

3.  Wait at least one hour before applying fresh nail polish.

 

4.  First apply a clear base coat.

 

5.  Then apply the desired nail polish.

 

6.  Wait 24 hours for the polish to dry completely.

 

7.  Apply TIPS Nail Conditioner once or twice daily around the cuticles and skin surrounding the nail as well as under the free edges of your natural nail.

 

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Thanks for stopping by today.  Enjoy the rest of your day!

 

Til next time,  Lisa M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh my GOSH!

I asked, and you answered by question:  Which one of the two GOSH shades would you like to see first - Bubble Gum or Miss Minty?  The voting resulted in a tie, so I'm showing you both of them today.

 

So, let me introduce Bubble Gum & Miss Minty by GOSH

 

3 coats each, normal wearability, easy application, good brush

 

 

Note to viewers - try to overlook the nasty little paper cut I had on my pinky!

 

 

Let me begin with the one that intrigued me most, namely Miss Minty.  I have seen tons of mint shades bearing various brand names being swatched by other nail bloggers.  The bottle really had me fascinated.

 

As pretty as this shade is, it really doesn't look that great on my fair-skinned hands.  And....I think it is a shade for the younger generation of nail polish wearers.  I guess the verdict for me is - I would rather enjoy my mint in the form of chocolate than on my nails. 

 

Products used:   3 coats of GOSH "Miss Minty", TIPS Nail Conditoner after the manicure to treat the cuticles, and after several days of wear the polish was removed AND my nails and cuticles were treated with TIPS at the same time with the Revival Nail Polish Remover by ASK Cosmetics.

 

"Bubble Gum" truly lives up to its name.  This shade reminds one of those very pink wads of bubble gum we used to chew as children.   Not sure what kind you enjoyed, but I have vivid memories of Hubba Bubba.

 

 

My little paper cut is still quite noticeable in this shot.  You can also see the shiny areas around my nails and cuticles, which have been treated with TIPS Nail Conditioner after the polish has drided.  I also keep the polish away from my cuticles, because polish will dry them out AND removing the polish from your cuticles causes stimulation to them, which can result in damage to the cuticles.

 

 

I stumbled upon these two shades at Shopper's Drugmart just last week. Upon noticing that they were reduced from $7 each to $3.50, I decided to add these two spring pastels to my collection. However, when I had a closer look at my receipt I realized they had charged me full price for the polishes, so it wasn't a two-for-one deal after all. Unfortunately, I no longer had the opportunity to go back and a lesson was learned - ALWAYS check your receipts while still at the store!

 

I will leave you with some more outdoor photos that show how the ice had formed on the lilac tree in our front yard.  There was so much damage to hydro lines due to this storm that we were out of electricity for some 48 hours.

 

 

So, what's your choice?  Would you go with Miss Minty or Bubble Gum on your nails?

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy the rest of your day,  Lisa M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sinful Colors - Muse

Looking back I'm not quite sure why I picked up this particular shade while on holiday with my husband in Naples, Florida.  I assume it was my desire to try some lacquers by Sinful Colors to form my own opinion about them. 

 

 

 

Not too long ago I posted the first of my Sinful Colors collection "Rainstorm" , a very unique blue tone.  Gorgeous in its own right!  Personally, I was very impressed with both the shades - Rainstorm and Muse, which I will present to you today.  The application was awesome and easy, the staying power was great and the dimension of the both shades was excellent, meaning there was a lot more to the actual shade than appeared in the bottle (if that is clear to anyone).

 

"Rainstorm" by Sinful Colors- 2 coats shown here.

 

"Muse" also by Sinful Colors - 2 coats show here as well.

 

 

Although it might not appear so in these photos, the bottle looked as if there would be much more of a grey undertone to the shade.  In these outdoor shots I see a deep, dark mocha shade.  Not being a "brown"-loving person myself, I was amazed at how much I like this colour. 

 

If you haven't tried any Sinful Colors yet (but I'm quite sure you have!), do it.  You won't regret the purchase at all.  The quality is great.

 

As usual, I always follow up with an application of TIPS Nail Conditioner to treat the cuticles.

 

BTW - The 2013 Mother's Day Giveaway sponsored by ASK Cosmetics is in full swing. 

Win a prize package worth $250 for yourself AND a loved one. 

Complete details about this giveaway can be found here: 

 

Mother's Day Giveaway

 

Good luck to all who enter and thanks so much for stopping by today,  Lisa M.