Covergirl's Appletini

Wow, Covergirl really nailed it with the name they chose for this polish shade - Appletini!

 

Since I've seen so many similar shades from other brands, I just had to try this on myself.

Ones I have run across so far that might come close are
Wet 'n Wild's "Pin 'Em Slater"

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Barry M's "Key Lime"

 

I believe this is my first Covergirl polish that I am wearing.  It applied well in two thin coats that evened out nicely.  The only problem was the bottle size and ultimately the lid and brush length.  They were much shorter than I am used to and this caused some difficulties in the application.

 

For a comparison I placed the Covergirl bottle of polish beside a bottle of TIPS Nail Conditioner, which is what made my cuticles look so shiny in these photos.  I always finish up every manicure with a healthy application of TIPS Nail Conditioner by ASK Cosmetics. 

 

Covergirl's bottle contains 3.5 ml (.11 oz) of product; whereas a bottle of TIPS contains 7 ml (.24 oz) of nail treatment.  So, be sure to keep that in mind when shopping for these Glosstinis.  You are getting much less than normal, so look closely at the price.

 

Next thing to consider is the brush length.....

That's how short it is.  As stated above, it was not easy working with such a lid/brush length. 

 

I love this shade, although I am definitely not a huge fan of greens.  Somehow this shade really has a summery feel to it.  I can't wait to use it in some of my nailart coming up in August.  So stay tuned!

 

Any comments from you on Covergirl, Glosstinis, green eggs and ham........

 

Thanks for taking the time to stop by.  Enjoy this wonderful day.

 

Til next time,  Lisa M

 

Be sure to connect with me via FB, Twitter @nailcareasklisa or on Pinterest @ASK Cosmetics Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maybelline's Poolside #975

Seen here 2 coats of Maybelline's Poolside 975

 

Sorry Maybelline, this shade did not impress me in the least.  Although it looked inviting at first, the shade looks awful with my skin tone.

 

 I won't write too much about this shade as my heart just isn't in it.  Last week I tried Azure Seas by Maybelline as well and wow, it left me super impressed.  My fault entirely for purchasing such a pale colour to begin with.

 

Here's how it shows up on two slightly different backgrounds.  I plan on trying to incorporate this into one of my upcoming marble/nailart manicures in August.  It might find its purpose in my stash then.

 

That's all for today.  Hope you are having a good one.

 

If you've tried this shade, let me know how you liked it?

 

Thanks for stopping by,  Lisa M.

 

Be sure to connect with me via FB, Twitter @nailcareasklisa and Pinterest @ASK Cosmetics Inc.

 

 

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!" 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who is the fairest of them all?

 

The two swatches I will show you today are truly sleek understatements.  In my humble opinion they radiate elegance as well as sophistication.

Rimmel London's French Manicure PRO - French Rose

ASK Cosmetics' Sheer French Pink

 

Let's begin with Rimmel London....

 

Seen here:  3 coats

 

As the name implies, this polish will add a fine touch of light pink to your nails preparing them for a lovely French Manicure (or left without the extra applied white tips).

 

This polish is meant to be the base of a classic French manicure, however I think you could also wear it as shown above.  What do you think about this:  yes or no?

 

Now on to Sheer French Pink.......

 

Seen here:  3 coats for a good comparison (Normally I would only wear 2 coats of this polish.)

 

This shade (or lack thereof) really accentuates your natural nail colour.  It brings out the white tips and pink part of your nails very well.

 

I finish up all my manicures with an application of TIPS Nail Conditioner by ASK Cosmetics Inc.  It keeps my nails strong, yet flexible, nourished and hydrated, protected from water. 

 

For more information on any products by ASK Cosmetics click here.

 

Now, be sure and leave me a comment:  Do you prefer understated nails for certain situations?  Does either one of the above shades appeal to you?

 

Til next time,  Lisa M.

Blue Balloon & Ocean Designs by FAKE TATTOOS

"Blue Balloon" by GOSH and Nail Tattoos - Ocean Design by FAKE TATTOOS

 

 

 

2 coats of Blue Balloon with Base Coat by ASK Cosmetics Inc.

 

Ocean Design Nail Tattoos by FAKE TATTOOS + Top Coat by ASK Cosmetics Inc.

 

Since I have done previous posts on both "Blue Balloon" by GOSH as well as other motives of nail tattoos by FAKE TATTOOS, I will keep this blog post short and sweet.  For more info on both accounts please click on these links to read and see more:

 

Girls just wanna have fun!

 

Much better than the real thing!

 

Oh, My Gosh!

 

 

Be sure to follow this blog for lots of nail polish talk, reviews, swatches, giveaways, and more!

 

Til then,  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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rimmel London's "Posh Pink 330"

2 coats of Rimmel London's POSH PINK 330

 

Photos taken outdoors - The shade of pink is more intense than it appears in these pictures.

 

 

It applied nicely.  It is a very rich bomber pink - fuschia shade.  Hopefully, my new camera will be able to catch better images and colour tones in the future.

I'm withholding comments on this colour simply because I am not a pink person.  I hardly ever wear pink apart from accessorizing with a scarf, that might have a hint of pink in it.  I find certain pink shades (such as the one above) wash out my skin tone.  Am I too old to wear this shade?  That thought crossed my mind.  But one thing I do know is that my nieces will absolutely love this shade.

 

Do you think there are "age limits" to wearing certain shades such as the pink shown above?

 

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your day!  Lisa M.