Nicole by OPI.... Who is Nicole?
Nicole by OPI
Who is Nicole? Obviously someone so famous that she has a OPI range named after her....
Nicole is actually the daughter of George Schaeffer,the founding father of OPI nail lacquer!
Her dad along with several other people developed some special nail products and started manufacturing them. Originally OPI was only sold directly to nail salons and hence it's reputation of being a salon professional brand. OPI products were not available in retail stores and if you wanted to buy one of their products you needed to buy it from the nail bar. Of course you can now buy OPI in lots of different places.
The 'Nicole by OPI' brand was launched by OPI as their retail brand and was sold via retail stores across America (and now the world!). The range was named after George's daughter, Nicole. It is priced slightly lower than regular OPI polish and is more of a 'drug store' product rather than being designed for professional nail artists. However the quality is still great and there is a HUGE range of colour and textures.
Nicole is evidently planning on joining her dad in the business one day.
Imagine your dad being Mr. OPI - how many nail polishes would you own??
Review | ZA Rich-Glam Liquid Rouge
With three sales happening at the moment at LoveMy Makeup, there are so many top quality products sitting at a steal of a price! (I've already filled up my basket with loads of goodies). One product in particular that I need to share with my blog readers are the Za Rich-Glam Liquid Rouge lipsticks.
These liquid lipsticks are a perfect addition to your lip collection for the summer not only for their moisturizing formulas for the hot weather but also for their rich pigment colours. For myself, when I think of lip products and times of the year I think, mattes for winter and liquids for summer to achieve maximum care for the lips and in season style!
I found these lipsticks very easy to wear despite such a moisturizing formula and after a day of wearing it, I found that my lips were very soft and full.
While these usually sell for around $18.00 NZD, they are currently on sale for $6.49 - and yes I have taken complete advantage and grabbed myself multiple colours as per usual!
Thanks for reading xx
Jelly Sandwiches???
What is a jelly polish?
"Jelly" refers to the finish of the nail polish. On the nail (and even in the bottle) a jelly polish will look translucent and jelly-like, almost like you could squash it like real jelly...
Applying jelly polish?
Just apply the polish as usual although most jelly polishes are VERY sheer so you may need apply three, four or even more coats to your nails.
Why buy a jelly polish?
The sheerness of colour may make you think why bother purchasing this product - sounds like hard work... Well think of jelly polishes as being like a lip gloss while regular nail polish is like a lipstick! Different but still great :) Jelly polishes can look extremely cool on your nails plus you can create cool nail art with them like 'jelly sandwiches'.
A jelly sandwich is when you apply a layer of glitter polish in between layers of a jelly polish to create a "sandwich." This makes the glitter particles look suspended within the jelly... It looks really pretty on your nails, almost like the glitter is floating. Since jelly polish is quite sheer you can create some really cool effects by mixing up the colour combinations you use.
Jelly polish is definitely a hot trend this summer and the sheerness will team well with your relaxed summer vibe.
Much love
Comparison : LA Girl Matte Pigment Gloss vs. LA Girl Matte Flat Velvet Lipstick
LA Girl Cosmetics have been very busy this year releasing new ranges...
Their Matte Pigment Glosses took the world by storm earlier in the year and they really struggled to meet customer demand. I know in our LoveMy Makeup branch they were a hot seller & some shades sold out almost as soon as new shipments arrived in. Thankfully production is now keeping up with demand.
See my review and full swatches of the collection here
Within the last month or so LA Girl released their Matte Flat Velvet Lipstick range. It was so exciting to get these into the store as we had been eagerly awaiting their arrival. I think I'm safe to say we are all loving the huge range of colours available. With 26 shades there is definitely something for everyone!
See my review and full swatches of the collection here
A lot of our customers have really loved (& still love!) the Matte Pigment Glosses. However now when they come into store and see the Matte Flat Velvet Lipsticks as well they can feel a bit overwhelmed about what Matte choice to make!
The Matte Flat Lipsticks are great for people that want a matte finish without using a liquid lipstick. They are easy to apply, achieve a great matte finish and feel nice on your lips however the colour doesn't last as long as a matte liquid lipstick. With 26 colours in the range you have a greater selection of colours including blue, grey & black.
Ultimately it comes down to personal preference on which option to chose. I have purchased a few of each depending on what makeup look I'm wanting to achieve.
Hope this helps in your decision making xo
Their Matte Pigment Glosses took the world by storm earlier in the year and they really struggled to meet customer demand. I know in our LoveMy Makeup branch they were a hot seller & some shades sold out almost as soon as new shipments arrived in. Thankfully production is now keeping up with demand.
See my review and full swatches of the collection here
Within the last month or so LA Girl released their Matte Flat Velvet Lipstick range. It was so exciting to get these into the store as we had been eagerly awaiting their arrival. I think I'm safe to say we are all loving the huge range of colours available. With 26 shades there is definitely something for everyone!
See my review and full swatches of the collection here
A lot of our customers have really loved (& still love!) the Matte Pigment Glosses. However now when they come into store and see the Matte Flat Velvet Lipsticks as well they can feel a bit overwhelmed about what Matte choice to make!
So here are my personal thoughts.... I love both these products & both cost $9.09 at work currently.
The Matte Pigment Glosses are super long wearing and have great pigmentation. The application wand can make applying this liquid lipstick a bit tricky. Ideally use a lipliner first to achieve a crisp lip outline. It is fantastic your lip colour stays on all day even when you eat & drink although the glosses may make you lips feel dry. There are 16 colours in the range.
The Matte Flat Lipsticks are great for people that want a matte finish without using a liquid lipstick. They are easy to apply, achieve a great matte finish and feel nice on your lips however the colour doesn't last as long as a matte liquid lipstick. With 26 colours in the range you have a greater selection of colours including blue, grey & black.
Ultimately it comes down to personal preference on which option to chose. I have purchased a few of each depending on what makeup look I'm wanting to achieve.
Hope this helps in your decision making xo
Waterproof Mascara VS Non Waterproof Mascara
