Born Pretty Pearl Rhinestones

Here are 2 looks I did using the pearl-like rhinestones that are available through Born Pretty. The wheel contains 3 varying sizes of pearls with flat backs. (HERE for $2.99)

 

The polishes for this first look are Sally Hansen Green Tea, China Glaze Dance Baby & Laced Up.  Also Kiss nail art striper in white.

This second look used theBalm Coral Reef-ined for french tips with a full accent nail of pearls.

 

I found these worked well without much difficulty. My only complaint is that the pearly finish rubs off quickly. With any scratch or wear to exposed portions, the shimmery finish is removed and leaves behind just a dull opaque white. :( Perhaps if used in conjunction with a clear gel topcoat? Maybe then the finish would be protected for longer? Just a thought.

 

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Sally Hansen - Green Tea

I found this polish at my local Rite Aid on clearance for half off. It caught my eye because I remember seeing it featured a lot by The Nailasaurus. Mine seems more blue toned, or aqua then hers. Hers is more noticably green.

 

Formula was fantastic and pictured is just 2 easy coats.

This kind of color is obviously my favorite because I have so many similar ones.

Left to right is:

China Glaze Refresh Mint,

China Glaze Keep Calm, Paint On

Sally Hansen CSM Green Tea

Orly Gumdrop

Orly Ancient Jade

Green Tea is closest to Keep Calm, Paint On but without the shimmer.



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China Glaze - Highlight Of My Summer & Shell-O

Some more swatches:

Highlight Of My Summer

THIS ONE IS SO AWESOME IT IS MY FAVORITE AND IN FACT THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY SUMMER!

Yes, that's right I just shouted at you. And I'm not sorry for it. This polish is so freaking cool. Neon, pale, mint green! Creme finish. I didn't have any issues with the formula and got this coverage with just 2 coats.

 Shell-O

This one ended up being my least favorite. 

It's not as vibrant on me as I've seen on swatches from others. 

Coral jelly. Pictured is 4 coats.

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Precision Oasis Collection

Hi guys! Today I'm bringing you a new brand to the blog! Not necessarily a new brand (they've been in business for 30 years) but they are new to ME, as I have never had access to this brand before.

They have sent me their Oasis Collection in order to review, so here we go. Overall it's quite subdued and hints at fall or autumn in my opinion. In general, I find their bottle design to be appealing and the brush is of standard quality making it easy to get an even application.

Precision's Website

Free of Toluene, Formaldehyde, & DBP

The Oasis Collection can be purchased for $5.95 each.

Sandstorm

4 thin coats pictured. A pale beige with yellow undertones. I feel like this is one that can be worn when you need a quiet palate cleanser. Fewer than 4 coats however was slightly streaky. I would recommend allowing for a minute of dry time between coats, this seems to help combat streaks.

Sahara Deserted Me

3 coats pictured. A warm nude with pink undertones. Creme finish.

Been There Dune That

3 coats pictured. Nude/ light taupe color with brown undertones. Creme finish.

Comparing these three side by side,  you can see the difference in the undertones. It seems like it could offer a perfect nude for any skin tone.

Sage

2 coats pictured. Light and muted army green. It also has silver shimmer. No problems with application here. I love this color for the fall.

   You're in De-Nile River

3 coats. It reminds me of chocolate. :)

This one immediately reminded me of OPI You Don't Know Jacques, so a comparison is below.

Comparison with Wet N Wild Wet Cement & You Don't Know Jacques

Scorpion King

2 coats pictured. Perfectly easy application. Charcoal/black with loads of shimmer.

What do you think? Do you have any Precision Lacquers in your stash?

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Sinful Shine - Man Hunt

Sinful Colors has a new line called "Sinful Shine with Gel Tech." Not promising to last as long as an official gel manicure, but that it is "Five times more glossy than a patent leather shoe." These are exclusively sold at Walgreens for $2.99. 

I picked up just one color because it stood out to me.

Man Hunt

 2 coats. No topcoat, you can see just how shiny it is on it's own.

Army green with silver/gray shimmer.

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L'Oreal Spring 2013 Versailles Romance Collection

"L’Oréal Paris Versailles Collection

L’Oréal Paris introduces its newest collection with pastel hues that create a porcelain effect. Inspired by French royalty, this limited edition collection includes 6 new Colour Riche Nail shades, 3 Colour Riche Nail Lingerie shades and 6 new Colour Riche Balms. The nail colors are centered on a divine moment of bliss and the new, luscious pastel balms reflect romance and the grace of Versailles. L’Oréal has also expanded on the earlier release of nail lingerie with these Baroque-inspired styles.

·         L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail - $5.99 each

o   Crème Puffs, Macaroon me Madly, Pistachio Dream, Lacey Lilac, The Palace Lift, Royally Yours"

I was sent all but the yellow one (Creme Puffs) for review. I couldn't decide which to use first, so I used them all! I put white zebra print on top to make them look even more cohesive. Individual swatches later.

Pistachio Dream

Mint green with slight shimmer. Not so noticeable on the nail. Pictured is 3 coats. 

It dried not entirely shiny, so it really benefited from topcoat.

 

 See how pretty the shimmer is in the bottle?

 It reminds me a lot of China Glaze Keep Calm, Paint On. 

The shimmer is slightly different, but they are very similar otherwise.

Macaroon Me Madly

Peachy/Coral creme pastel.  Pictured is 3 coats. If you can tell there is some settling in the bottom of the bottle. It's more yellow there. I made sure to shake it up thoroughly, but it didn't stay mixed for very long.

Lacey Lilac

 Pastel creme purple. I found this one to be the best formula within the collection. 

Easily applied with even coverage in 2 coats.

 Royally Yours

Pastel creme blue. I am a sucker for light blue nail polishes. That is my absolute favorite color to wear on my nails. Sometimes the formula can be tricky on light blues and they end up streaky, but not this one! 

3 thin coats and it was beautiful!

 The Palace Life

Light pink creme pastel. Pictured is 3 coats. I didn't have any troubles with applying it, I just feel like this color has been done to death.

*These were provided for review.*

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