SERIES: Bottle Spam - OPI - Pt 2

You never realized just how much polish you have until you start listing them. But this is my guilty pleasure. I love Nail Polish! Here is part 2 of my OPI Collection.  If you are interested in Part 1, Click Here.

  L - R: Take The Stage, Bright Lights, Big Color, Smokin' In Havana

 L - R: Tasmanian Devil Made Me Do It, Hot & Spicy

  L - R: Pearl of Wisdom, I Pink I Love You, In The Spot Light Pink, Princesses Rules

  L - R: Pink Friday, If You Moust, You Moust, Strawberry Margarita, Ate Berries in The Carnaries

 L - R: Not So Bora Bora Pink, Silent Mauve, DS Opulence

 L - R: Senorita Rose-Alita, Koala Beary, I'm All Ears

  L - R: You Don't Know Jacques, Warm & Fozzie, My Private Jet, San Tan-tonio

 L - R: Rising Star, DS Illuminate, Bronze To Perfection, DS Classic

 L - R: The Color of Minne, DS Reflection, Jewel of India, Berry Berry Broadway

 L - R: !, Royal Rajah Ruby, Manicurist of Seville, Don't Wine...Yukon Do It!, DS Extravagance

 L - R: Nothin' Mousi 'bout It, Overexposed in South Beach, Nice Color, Eh!, I Lily Love You

 L - R: The Show Must Go On, Bastille My Heart, Congeniality Is My Middle Name, It's My Year

What's your favorite OPI polish? 

Review:

• Available: Ulta, JC Penney Salons, Trade Secret & most other places that sell OPI.
• Price: Reg Price $8.50
• Bottle Size: 15 ml, 0.5 fluid ounces
• Selection: Large Selection, including neons, and glitters
• Brush: Wide brush

Grace, Peace, & Blessings.

* FTC: These products were bought with my own money. These are my honest opinions. I am not employed by nor was I paid by and of these companies. This is not a sponsored post.

NAIL CARE SERIES: Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil

Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize...This has been my mantra for quite some time.   As I have explained in several of my blog posts; I believe that to have healthy nails and cuticles, it is imperative to keep them moisturized.  

I have posted about my own cuticle oil mix but not everyone wants to make their own, so today I would like to share with you a drug store product that I also like and I believe that for those who don't choose to make their own oil, will address the need to keep your nails and cuticles moisturized. Today I would like to highlight the Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil.  When I started making my own cuticle oil, I became very concerned about its ingredients.

Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil has some very beneficial ingredients, that each add to the health and condition of your nails & cuticles.  These ingredients include:

• Vitamin E: acts as an antioxidant; and when applied topically, vitamin E oil penetrates the deeper skin layers and moisturizes it.  It can also be used for treating dry and cracked cuticles.
• Safflower Oil: treats flaky, dry skin and enables the skin to retain moisture. Safflower oil does not clog the pores, making it suitable for sensitive skin.
• Wheat Germ Oil: contains vitamins A, E and D, all three of which are good for the skin. The oil also contains fatty acids and minerals with anti-oxidant and regenerative properties that help keep skin soft and supple
• Aloe Vera: beneficial for cracked and dry skin.
• Panthenol: a natural humectant that improves the moisture-retention capacity of the skin and stimulates skin regeneration. It has an anti-inflammatory benefit and the ability to penetrate skin layers.
• Coconut Oil: has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties that can stop minor skin infections from starting.
• Apricot Kernel Oil:  its high vitamin E content and skin softening properties, apricot kernel oil is known for its ability to penetrate the skin without leaving an oily feel.

Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil comes with a brush to make application easy.  The instructions state that you should bush onto you nails nightly and to be certain to wash your hands before applying any nail polish. Personally, I apply cuticle oil twice daily, once in the morning and again before bed. I also apply it to my cuticles but also to the underside of my nails. So in summary, if you are looking to have healthy nails and cuticles, moisture is key. A product to help you get there is Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil.  

Summary:

• Size: 0.45 FL Oz (13.3 ml)
• Availability: readily available anywhere Sally Hansen products are sold; drug stores, grocery stores, Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, etc.
• Price: not overly priced, I've seen it in the $4-6 range 
• Consistency: unscented, not overly greasy, quickly absorbed into the skin.

So long or short, if you wish to have healthy nails and cuticles, keep them moisturized.  

Grace, Peace, & Blessings.

* These sample products were sent to me for review consideration by the PR department of the Manufacturer. These however, are my honest opinions. I am not employed by nor was I paid by this company.

BZZAGENT REVIEW: GLADE EXPRESSIONS® COLLECTION

As someone with a fur-baby, I am always looking for products to help remove any negative smells. The Glade® brand is often a brand whose products I use. So I was more than happy to receive my latest campaign from BzzAgent.  The GLADE EXPRESSIONS® COLLECTION.  There are two new products: The Fragrance Mist and the Oil Diffuser.  The Glade® brand is one of the top manufacturers of home fragrances, but what makes this collection new and difference is the artistic appearance of the products.

We are all familiar with the can sprays (notice it's still the  Glade® brand, LOL!), but who really wants them to sit out and clash with your decor? With these new products, you can still scent your home, but artistically.

With these two new products from the Glade® Expressions Collection, I can unplug my electric tart warmer, thereby saving energy, but still scenting my home.  These new products come in several new scents so you are sure to find one you will love.  The two scents I chose, Cotton & Italian Mandarin (Fragrance Mist) and Pineapple & Mangosteen (Oil Diffuser) have my house smelling delicious. No one would suspect that I have a fur-baby.

With this campaign, I received my usual letter of campaign introduction along with a book of coupons to share with my friends and family.

So the next time you are in the market to scent your home, you should definitely give the new GLADE EXPRESSIONS® COLLECTION a try. You won't regret it.

*What is "Bzzagent" -- It is a word-of-mouth program in which you sample products and services and then buzz (face-to-face, Twitter, Facebook, etc) about those products or services you have tried-good or bad.  You are under no obligation to participate. For more information, click Bzz Agent FAQs.

Grace, Peace, & Blessings.

* As a BzzAgent, I received these products to try and review, but with no obligation. These are my honest opinions. I am not employed by nor was I paid by this company. 

September 11, 2001-We Will Never Forget.

A moment of silence, in remembrance.

PRESS RELEASE: China Glaze® Magnetix II, Fall, 2012

THE ATTRACTION CANNOT BE DENIED

China Glaze Introduces Second Collection of Magnetic Nail Lacquers

Los Angeles, CA - (September 2012): Magnetic nail art took the beauty world by storm earlier this year, creating a nail art force that was hard for anyone to resist.  Following the phenomenal success of its first-generation Magnetix collection, China Glaze® introduces Magnetix II, an expanded second collection of magnetic nail lacquers.  

As with the first Magnetix line, Magnetix II by China Glaze® is infused with iron powders that shift when exposed to the China Glaze® Magnetix II Magnet.  The China Glaze® Magnetix II collection features six dramatic metallic shades:

·         Gold Fusion – Rich gold

·         Positively In Love – Gorgeous magenta

·         Bond-Tastic – Soft rust

·         Get Charged – Dark lavender

·         Sparks Will Fly – Chic cobalt blue

·         Con-Fused? – Lively green

Along with the new shade line up, China Glaze® has created a second, specially designed magnet featuring three additional unique designs – a swirling circle, vertical lines and an intricate lattice.   The separate magnet allows more design options, especially when coupled with the original China Glaze® Magnetix Magnet.  Alternate designs, rotate the magnet, play with the positioning on the nail – the art creations are endless!

To create your own unique China Glaze® Magnetix II manicure:

• Select desired magnet design.  Choose from circles, vertical lines or lattice effects.

                                                                       

• Apply one coat of China Glaze® Strong Adhesion Base Coat to clean nails; allow to dry completely.
•   Designing one nail at a time for best results, apply one coat of Magnetix II nail lacquer.  Immediately hold the China Glaze® Magnetix II Magnet over damp nail for 5-10 seconds, positioning so the built-in finger rest holds it steady.  (If you happen to touch the magnet to damp polish, simply wipe clean with nail polish remover – it won’t damage the magnet.)
• Once the design is fully developed and nails are dry, seal with China Glaze® Fast Forward Top Coat. 

China Glaze® has also released a step-by-step video for the Magnetix II collection which can be viewed on China Glaze®’s official YouTube Channel. 

China Glaze® Magnetix II is available now at salons and beauty supply stores nationwide with polishes and magnet sold separately.  The collection will be available in a 12-piece counter display and as open stock colors and magnet.

China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde.  China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide.  For more information, 

Visit the CG website: www.chinaglaze.com

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Follow CG on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ChinaGlaze

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China Glaze® is a division of American International Industries.

About American International Industries

For nearly 40 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women.  Our product lines include Ardell, Andrea, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, Jeris-Lustray, Nail Tek, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, 'N Rage, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks, Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s, and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com.