Sally Hansen Celeb City Review

picture is not my own, i got it from a google search it is located at http://www.luuux.com/node/3002384 (she also has an amazing review, check it out)

The first time I saw this nail polish was on my little sister. I instantly fell in love with it on her. So of course I asked her what it was, where she got it and how much. Sally Hansen, Target and under $5. I WAS IN LOVE. Its a glittery Silver color, sparkles like crazy and shiny as ever.

Now, how I do my nails is how I've been taught in Cosmetology school, base coat, two layers of polish and a top coat. Doing it this way helps strengthen your nails and make the color last longer. I applied this color 9 days ago so I could write this review, and it only started chipping today while I was doing dishes. But I've learned if u apply a thin top layer of base coat over the color at least once every 4-5 days it will help prevent the color from chipping.

I love how this color is glittery and shiny but doesnt feel or look like your typical glitter nail polish, where the color is faint or almost non existent and you just have globs of glitter on your nail. This polish is evenly distributed between shine, color and glitter and applies cohesively on your nail.

I also removed the polish for this review to see if it came off the way most glitter polishes come off. Usually when you remove glittery nail polish the cotton gets stuck on the glitter and it becomes a battlefield trying to remove it. Well, this polish didnt cease to amaze me. I remove polish the way I do my nails, how I was taught in Cosmetology school. I use pure acetone, because my nails are thin and absorb color, so I dont use the dyed nail polish removers. I use a cotton ball soaked in pure acetone, hold it on my nail for 30 seconds and swipe, and it comes right off, the way any normal color would.

If your looking for a slight sparkle for a night out or you just want to liven up your nails for everyday wear then I definitely recommend this color. Honestly I recommend all Sally Hansen nail colors except for the overly glitter-fied colors, as they are not so easy to remove. Sally Hansen Nail Polish, I Love You.

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder Review

I got this in a gift basket for Christmas two years ago. I was only set in my ways when it came to my powder, foundations and concealers. But, you cant complain about trying something new that you got for free.

I apply a thin spritz of setting spray, then do my concealer and foundation, spritz a little more setting spray and when that dries I put on some of this powder. I usually do one to two layers of this powder and it comes off kind of sheer. I use 001 Transparent Shine Control. Yes im very white and have to use the lightest color.

The powder does what it says, it helps with Shine Control and Stays Matte. I love the way it feels after ive applied it, my skin actually feels like normal, not like ive layered on foundation, setting spray, concealer and powder. I dont like the way my skin looks though. I always apply a second layer of powder after I finish my eye makeup, but the powder is my own creation and covers everything.

This is a very good powder for those days where you just need light coverage. If youre going to the beach or just heading to work or any casual occasion, this is perfect. But for more fancy occasions and settings I would recommend going with something else because this comes off kind of sheer. The powder doesnt conceal very well in pictures, so I would recommend something thicker for occasions where you will be taking a lot of pictures.

Urban Decay All Nighter Review

I saw this in June 2010 at the Make Up Artist Trade Show in Pasadena before it hit shelves in July 2010. Of course the girls at the booth talked it up, but they didnt have samples or even product for sale because it was a while before it actually came out in stores. So of course i forgot about it, until a recent trip to Ulta.

I was asked to do Prom makeup so i was at Ulta picking up some new colors that would match the dress, of course i went straight to the NYX section they were buy 2 get one free and i love NYX (but thats another post entirely, lol). When you get up to the registers they have bins with half size product for half the price. for Prom makeup you definitely want something that will last all night as you dance the night away. 

I get to the registers and they have a small version of the All Nighter spray for only $10, so i buy it and decide to try it on myself before using it for my makeup application. I tried it two days before the prom, spritz it on when I completely finished all of my makeup, concealers, moisturizer, foundation, eyes, and finishing powder. You just have to spray it 2-4 times all over your face. I applied my makeup at 8 am on thursday morning and went through the entire day, only having to re apply eyeliner. I didnt take my makeup off until 7 am on friday morning (i work two jobs, 1 during the day and one overnight). 

This spray is amazing. It doesnt smell amazing, but the smell goes away after maybe at most 30 seconds. But for the end result, the smell is worth it. My makeup lasted all day, with just 2-4 spritz of product. Ive used it everyday for the past two weeks and the bottle still feels full. You get a lot of use for the price you pay. I would definitely recommend this product to other makeup artists and friends. I will definitely be using this on my Photo Shoots and on set.

<3 Bree