Review of Zelens PHA+ Bio Peel

I have recently started using Zelens PHA+ Bio Peel Resurfacing Facial Pads. I use these after cleansing and before toner, treatment and moisturiser. 

I have dry dehydrated skin with some large pores around my nose. I was suggested this product in SpaceNK and was very unsure, fearing it would dry outta skin.

This product is great. I use it once a day, in the evenings when I am not using a mask treatment. It gently exfoliates without having to use irritating scrubs. 

I have noticed that my skin is brighter Nd pores are minimised. 

This product is expensive, i paid £65, but if you are needing some extra exfoliation to ensure that your moisturising products are able to do their job, I would really recommend it!! There are 50 pads in the pack so this will last me around 2 months.

Hope this helps!!

Claire xxx

Ruby Ritz Shellac and new ring

I am loving Ruby Ritz Shellac at the moment. Something bright and sparkly!! I have had many comments on this colour and really is eye catching! 

The ring is from Hannah Lee in St John's Wood, London and I think really sets off the red!

Faux Fur Shellac

Happy New Year to you all!!

My nails as on 1 January were Shellac's Faux Fur!

This is an opaque chocolate colour brown.  I am always hesitant about browns, but this one seems to go with everything!

It takes on different colours in different lights, but I think this is a great addition to the dark colour Shellac selection!

Claire x

Animal Paw Print Nail Art - Using OPI, Chanel & Illamasqua Lacquer

I had an hour free, so thought I'd play about with some nail lacquers.

For this manicure, I have used:
OPI Nail Envy
OPI - Moon Over Mumbai
OPI - I Juggle Men - to add a little bit of shimmer
Chanel - Black Satin
Illamasqua - Collide

I wanted something cute to match the black outfit I have for New Years!!  I hope you like them :)

If I don't get a chance to post before, I wish you all a happy and health 2013!!!

xxx

Moon Manicure / Reverse French Manicure - OPI Axxium Soak Off Gel

With my Christmas Party this week, I wanted to do something sparkly but not too outrageous to wear and have for work!!

I thought I should try the trend of the almond shape nails, and the classic reverse french / moon stytle manicure!

To create these nails I used OPI Axxium Soak Off Gels, and as my nails are slightly longer, the Axxium Soak Off Overlay Gel.  The gold is Glitzerland & moons are Lady In Black.  I used the Gold Glitter gel to go over the whole nail and blend it in.

I found that these were so tricky to do on myself, so are not a perfect as I would have liked, but think the look effective!!

Ruby Ritz Shellac

As it December, I am starting to feel festive.  I ordered the Shellac Christmas Duo 2012 when it was released back a few months ago, but have only now decided to try it out!

Ruby Ritz Shellac is part of the Shellac Christmas Duo for 2012.  It is a bright red with glitter, and a fantastic bright festive colour!  It is a fully opaque, and the glitter is small and shiny, with no obvious lumps or large pieces.  There is a slight gold hue to the glitter, but this is not overly noticeable at all, and I would call this a true red.  I cannot wait to try the gold version 'Tinsel Toast' that came with it - when I can reach my toes I will give that a try!!

I was thinking about adding some nail art, but the colour is bright and shiny, I don't think it needs anything added to it.

What colour are your festive nails?!

Have a good week!

Claire xxx

Midnight Swim Shellac & CND Additive in Titanium Pearl

Hi Guys,

Well, for the last few weeks I have been recovering from surgery, and I have had the new Shellac colour 'Midnight Swim' just waiting to be tried!!  I also got a few of the new additives which I tried out.  Unfortunately I was not able to try any designs, and have just used this across my whole nail - I love it!

Midnight Swim is a great navy blue colour with tiny glitter particles.  It is not overly shimmery or glittery.   The coverage is very opaque with two coats.  The colour, to compare it is very similar to OPI's Russian Navy.

The new additives are colour pigments that can be burnished into the tacky inhibition layer on cured Shellac.  For my first try out I used Additive 'Titanium Pearl' which is a very shimmery silver colour - although it looks white in the pot!  It is great for fades, but I was not comfortable enough to spend mush time playing so covered my whole nail.  For this I used a dry gel brush and scrubbed the additive into the nail.  For the picture below I used a lot of the additive, but you can used less.

Overall I think the Midnight Swim Shellac is a great colour and great addition to the collection.  I will keep playing around with the additives, but first impressions are that these will be an easy and great way to add to Shellac services.

Hope you are all well!!

Have you tried the additives?

Claire xxx