Andreia Professional Gel Polish 207 - Nude Peach - 'Baby Giraffe Nails"

Tuesday, 25 March 2014

 
Today I've used Andreia Professional Gel Polish in 207.  This is a gorgeous nude peach colour.
 
It is very pigmented and covered brilliantly in two coats.
 
 
I am testing out how well you can stamp over Andreia and so far I've had no issues at all.
 
Today I've used Bundle Monster plate 313 for stamping and Konad polish in white.
 
I've stamped directly over the second colour coat after the inhibition layer was removed.
 
I DO NOT recommend stamping this way if you are new to stamping.  If you are just starting out it's much better to top coat your nails, wipe the inhibition layer and stamp over the top coat.  That way if you make any mistakes it's easy to remove the stamp without removing your colour.
 
My husband is fondly referring to these nails as 'baby giraffe nails'.
 
 

Andreia Professional Gel Polish - Wear Over Two Weeks & Removal

 
I've had the Andreia Professional Gel Polish #203 on for two weeks and today I decided to change colours.
 
Firstly I should point out that I can only handle two weeks regrowth on me so I never keep one colour on for longer than that.
 
Apart from the regrowth, Andreia 203 lasted perfectly.  I had no lifting, chipping or peeling.  It wears very similarly on me to CND Shellac and I am really happy with how well it lasted on my nails.  I am heavy handed, rarely wear gloves when doing housework and am constantly picking at things.
 
I used cotton pads and foil for removal.
 
I had CND Brisa Lite Smoothing Gel on under my Andreia Professional Gel Polish.
 
I wrapped the nails for 15 minutes and then removed the wraps.  The gel polish removes in exactly the same way as CND Shellac and takes the same amount of time.
 
There is no need for scraping at all.  There is also no need for breaking the seal of the top coat before removal.  My nails were left in a great condition after I had removed the gel polish.  I am very happy with the way the product removes.
 
I used CND Nourishing Remover to remove the product.
 
If you have any questions please leave me a comment.
 
XOX
 
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Essentially Perfect Vanilla Bergamot Bath Bomb - Product Review

Thursday, 20 March 2014



Another amazing bath bomb from Essentially Perfect.
 
The Vanilla Bergamot bath bomb is divine.
 
I found this to be one of the best bath bombs I've ever used.  I felt so relaxed in the bath and the fragrance of this bath bomb is delicious.
 
I rarely lie in the bath for more than five minutes but with the Essentially Perfect bath bombs I find myself wanting to stay in the bath for as long as I can.
 
The other thing I noticed is that these bath bombs are amazing for leaving your skin soft and moisturized or days after use.
 
I suffer from really dry skin and every time I use an Essentially Perfect bath bomb my skin feels amazing for days and I can shower and not have to moisturize for about a week afterwards because these make my skin so soft.
 
Essentially Perfect is a Melbourne based business that makes amazing hand-made soaps, bath bombs, body moisturisers, doggie soap and other amazing natural products.
 
Bath bombs are $5 each and my subscribers will receive a 5% discount if you mention me and buy through the Essentially Perfect website or at the Flemington Market.
 

Essentially Perfect is run by the lovely Monica.
 
She has a stall at the Flemington Market, her own website and has just joined Farmhouse Direct, an online farmer's market.
 
Monica purchases raw goat's milk direct from the farmer.  This is the best for making soap and other beauty products.  She also supports a local olive grower by buying her olive oil direct from his farm.
 
All Essentially Perfect soaps and other products are coloured with all natural Australian clays and other organics such as madder root powder and black charcoal.  98% of all scent blends are made with essential oils. 
Her products are truly amazing and don't forget you  receive a 5% discount if you mention I sent you and you buy through her website or at the Flemington Market.
 
I am currently trying out some more lovely Essentially Perfect products so stay tuned.
 
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    Dazzle Dry Nail Polish - First Impressions

    Wednesday, 19 March 2014


     

    Hello Everyone :-)
     
    I am road testing a new product this week. Dazzle Dry Nail Lacquer.
     
    This is a quick drying nail polish that is 'Wet to WOW' in five minutes, and it definitely delivers.
     
    You get a little kit with a nail prep, base coat and top coat and then individual nail polishes and sets of polishes in cute boxes.  There is a great range of gorgeous colours to choose from ranging from classics through to their jewel effect which are lovely glitter polishes.  The bottles are 15ml in size, as are the base and top coat.  The nail prep is a 30ml bottle.
     
     
    Here I am using #395, Mango Mousee.  This is a gorgeous mid peach in colour and looks amazing on tanned hands.
     
     
    This is a thick polish that dries very quickly.  I noticed with the first nail I did that I had applied it way to thin and as I was going over it to add more polish it was already drying so I removed the polish and started again.  My mistake as I am used to using CND Shellac and applying very thin coats to the nail.
     
     
    My second attempt was much more successful.  I loaded the brush with more polish and got a much better result.  You don't need two coats with this polish as it's thick enough with just one coat but as this was my first time using it I did do a second coat but once I get used to it I will be using one coat only.  So the fact that you can get away with one coat and the bottle being 15ml, you really get great value for your money.
     
    So, after performing a manicure, I cleaned the nail with the nail prep, added one coat of base coat.  You will notice that this is different to normal polish base coats, as it appears to absorb into the nail rather than sit on top.
     
    Then I applied my two coats of Dazzle Dry Mango Mousse and followed with my top coat.
     
    The nails were dry within the five minutes, as promised.
     
    I told my client to go home and for the next five days go about her life as she normally would and not to wear gloves when doing housework.  I wanted to see how Dazzle Dry held up.
     
     
    She came back to me yesterday and these are her nails after a full five days.  She's cleaned her house from top to bottom, wearing no gloves and using normal cleaning chemicals.
     
    As you can see, Dazzle Dry has held up beautifully.  There is the normal regrowth and no chipping.  The only thing I could see was slight wearing at the ends of the nails and a bit of scratching of the polish from where she'd used a scouring pad.
     
    I am really really impressed with Dazzle Dry and over the next few weeks I am going to be doing some nail art with it and I am also going to be trying it out for some stamping.
     
    Dazzle Dry Classics retail for $9 USD.  Dazzle Dry Jewel Effects retail for $9.25 USD.
     
    Base and top coat are $12.50 USD and there is also a mattifying top coat available.
     
    I hope this helps you if you are thinking of purchasing Dazzle Dry.
     
    Kate XOX
     
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    Andreia Professional Gel Polish - First Impressions

    Thursday, 13 March 2014

     
    I am currently testing out a new gel polish called Andreia Professional Gel Polish.  It's a Maltese brand that is newly released.
     
    I received five colours and today I've tried out 203 which is this beautiful teal colour.
     
    I applied CND Shellac base coat, two coats of the Andreia 203 gel polish and CND Shellac top coat.  I cured it in my CND UV lamp.
     
    I've also done one finger with Lish Seascape glitter and one finger with MoYou London pro plate 13 to see how the gel polish goes with a bit of nail art.
     
     
    The colour is lovely and a little on the sheer side.  If, like me, you have any damage to your natural nail (eg. white spots due to dryness) it may be necessary to apply three coats.
     
    You will have no issues with applying a third coat as the gel polish is nice and thin and really to apply.  It looks fairly thick on the brush but goes on in thin smooth coats. 
     
     
    I had no issues stamping or adding glitter and I found the Andreia Professional Gel Polish very similar to CND Shellac when applying.  It has a slight smell but nothing that is unpleasant.
     
    I will do an update in a couple of weeks to let you know how this is wearing and also how I find it when removing.
     
    PLEASE NOTE: This is for professional use only and is not available to the general public.
     
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