NikiChia
Member Since: April 9, 2010Reviews
Huggies Little Swimmers Disposable Swimpants
I'm a firm believer in using a reusable swim diaper for my boy mostly because of the fact that other swim diapers that I have tried soak up more water than anything else, leak, and sag. However I was really surprised with the little Swimmers!... +
I'm a firm believer in using a reusable swim diaper for my boy mostly because of the fact that other swim diapers that I have tried soak up more water than anything else, leak, and sag. However I was really surprised with the little Swimmers! Granted they're a bit more pricy than the other swim diapers but I think it really makes it up in the quality and fit of the diaper. They don't sag and they fit true to size (this coming from a mom that deals with multiple blow outs!). They also look like cute swim diapers! Also, if your kid doesn't mess in them you can hang them to dry and reuse them - so you're saving a bit there.
Although I'm still going to stick to my reusable swim diaper for larger lake areas and on vacation, these little swim diapers are perfect for public or friend's pools.
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Eyeko 3in1 Cream with Extra Glow
Now I'm not actually the moisturizing type of girl, so this whole thing is a little foreign to me to be honest! This is what the cream is all about: "Eyeko Cream with Extra Glow is a multitasking highlighter with all the benefits of your... +
Now I'm not actually the moisturizing type of girl, so this whole thing is a little foreign to me to be honest! This is what the cream is all about:
"Eyeko Cream with Extra Glow is a multitasking highlighter with all the benefits of your favourite cult classic Eyeko Cream. This NEW dreamy pink cream is loaded with micro light reflecting pigments perfect for creating a soft focus sheen. Add a flattering highlights to brow and cheek bones, your cupids bow, even collar bones and shins for a touch of moonlit magic."
Eyeko packaging
I have to say that I LOVE the packaging. It has just the right amount of Asian flare that I'm all about. The box even has cute little drawings of cherry blossoms on it! There can never be enough cherry blossoms in the world I think! Anyway - the packaging is great, the only thing I would have liked to see is some instructions on where best to place the cream.
The Creme Itself
So the cream itself is a light shimmery pink colour and looks like icing! I kinda wanted to eat it, but that's the pregnant in me talking. The consistency is very light and fluffy and not at all greasy. And it smells like cream with no other harsh odors or perfumes. I have some on my hands and I actually don't even smell it anymore, so no scents to make you pass out.
The Shimmer
Woah what a shimmer there is in this product. Its extremely iridescent and the thing it reminded me of first is fairies! Again, the application is very light and not greasy, it just leaves a nice sheen.
When applying it on my face It was actually SO shimmery I looked like I'd either been misted to death or that I just came back from visiting my Godmother in Fairyville. So I will say this, although I DO very much like this product - for me its for sparing use only: around the eyes, on the cheeks and anywhere else on the face that needs some highlighting, or even collarbones. But definitely not all over my face! I also don't think it would wear too well under makeup. But again, to highlight after makeup application I think would look pretty fresh! Especially since its not greasy and won't smear your makeup.
The Conclusion
Would I buy this product? Yes. Would I ever use it as a daily moisturizer all over my face? No. I think its a great moisturizer to compliment the products that you already have and to give your face some nice shimmery highlights, but not all over as its just too overwhelming. But, because of that I can see this product lasting quite a long time. And for the price tag of $12USD its worth it for a product that's not greasy and that you can probably stretch for a good while. I think I'm going to bust out this product for the next wedding - as its definitely the kind of thing for special occasions and going out! They also have a tinted cream in their product line. Check that one out too!
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Marcelle Essentials 1st Wrinkles Day Cream SPF 15
I was selected by the Beauty review club here at Chick Advisor to receive the Marcelle Essentials 1st Wrinkles Day Cream SPF 15. I applied this cream when I got out of the shower in the morning and before I used makeup. I found that the cream was... +
I was selected by the Beauty review club here at Chick Advisor to receive the Marcelle Essentials 1st Wrinkles Day Cream SPF 15.
I applied this cream when I got out of the shower in the morning and before I used makeup. I found that the cream was pretty thick, thicker than I would normally expect for a day cream with SPF, and it felt pretty greasy on the skin.
After I applied my makeup on top I felt it was still greasy, heavy and that I needed to use blotting paper.
I think this cream as a night cream would be okay, but as a day cream it just felt heavy and sticky.
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Nubar Holographic Nail Polish
I don't have a lot of holographic polishes, but when I saw this one from Nubar I could't pass it up - and I'm glad I didn't! This holographic glitter polish is amazing either on its own or layered over another polish. In the... +
I don't have a lot of holographic polishes, but when I saw this one from Nubar I could't pass it up - and I'm glad I didn't!
This holographic glitter polish is amazing either on its own or layered over another polish. In the picture I just did my tips in a holo-glitter french.
The application of this polish is flawless and it dries quickly. The holographic glitter pieces are small and wont lift or snag. Glitter is bling all on its own or for some extra pizzazz add a shine top coat on top.
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China Glaze Nail Polish 2030
This by far is one of my favorite China Glaze polishes. If you're looking for a true melted gold: this is it for sure! 2030 goes on smooth and opaque in 2 coats. It can be a little difficult to apply but if you coat in slightly thicker coats... +
This by far is one of my favorite China Glaze polishes. If you're looking for a true melted gold: this is it for sure!
2030 goes on smooth and opaque in 2 coats. It can be a little difficult to apply but if you coat in slightly thicker coats then you're set! Dry time is also super quick and the formula is long lasting with a strong topcoat.
One of the best things about this polish is that its IDEAL for nail art. Its perfect for your dotting tool and flawless for the Konad stamping plate system.
The only downside: its extremely hard to find. You aren't going to pick up a bottle of this at your beauty store. Search for an online retailer for it and you can get it for as little as $2 per bottle!
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GOSH Cosmetics Nail Lacquer
Golden Dragon nail polish by GOSH is one of those polishes that look so much better in the bottle. This cost about $7 at my drug store. It is a beautiful green/gold duochrome that flashes in the sun. However, in order to get the full effect of... +
Golden Dragon nail polish by GOSH is one of those polishes that look so much better in the bottle.
This cost about $7 at my drug store.
It is a beautiful green/gold duochrome that flashes in the sun. However, in order to get the full effect of this particular polish, be prepared to put on 4 or 5 coats.
Now I may be spoiled but when China Glaze is only $5 at my local Sally's Beauty, I expect a polish that costs above that to at least cover in 2-3 coats. The picture above is 3 coats and you can still see my nail line.
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China Glaze Solar Power
Solar power is one of those colours that many people are scared of in the bottle. However, if you like bright, bold colours then this is a yellow for you. This polish goes on like a dream (like most China Glaze polishes) and is fully opaque in two... +
Solar power is one of those colours that many people are scared of in the bottle. However, if you like bright, bold colours then this is a yellow for you.
This polish goes on like a dream (like most China Glaze polishes) and is fully opaque in two coats. Drying time is pretty good, although you'll want to leave a few minutes between coats just to ensure that you don't have any polish pulling on your next coat.
If you're looking for a sunny, happy, summery colour; ditch all of those pastels that are coming out and go right for the gusto with Solar Power.
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Sula Paint and Peel Nail Polish
I found Sula by accident. I was researching Canadian brands and they popped up in my search - which is funny because I've actually seen their bottles in some stores around the city. However, Sula distributes their polishes in Canada, the UK and... +
I found Sula by accident. I was researching Canadian brands and they popped up in my search - which is funny because I've actually seen their bottles in some stores around the city. However, Sula distributes their polishes in Canada, the UK and can be found in many ULTA stores in the US.
This is Sula's mission statement:
"Sula is about highly wearable products designed to compliment you, not define you. Your look and mood changes throughout the day so your products should too: two Sula fragrances in one day? Yes! Two different nail colours in one day? With Sula Paint and Peel, Yes! And Yes!"
The Colours:
I was sent two polishes: Slate Paint and Peel and Azure Paint and Peel.
Slate is a medium brown colour, it goes on lighter and I thought it was going to give me mannequin nails but it actually dried to this creamy brown. It reminds me a lot of coffee with a lot of creamer in it.
Azure is a gorgeous blue creme that reminds me of robin's eggs. Again it goes on a little lighter and dries with a deepening of pigment.
Both colours are true to what you see in the bottle.
The Application:
The bottles boast a fairly thick brush with the bristles coming to a bit of a round at the tip. The polishes themselves are quite thick and definitely have a lot of pigment.
I would say to get the maximum effect from this polish you would have to put 3 coats of any colour but I still needed to put about 3 coats on for complete opacity with no streaking. On the browns I did have some visible nail lines at 2 coats.
One of the great things about this polish is that despite how thick the actual polish is when applying, it actually dries lightening fast without topcoat. I was good to go and apply nail art on top within 3 minutes of applying the last coat of colour to my nails.
One more thing to note - smell. What smell? Some polishes I have literally burn my eyes - not Sula. The formula is water-based so there is no crazy headache-inducing odor to put up with.
The Staying Power:
Here is the thing - in the world of polish we're all about staying power. We all constantly use polish helpers like base and topcoats to keep our polish on for days. However, Sula is the brand you want if you WANT your polish to change on a whim. If you're the type of person who can't ever decide on what colour they want, or if you have to do a quick change from work wear to evening wear and don't have time to break out the remover - then Sula would be a great product for you.
In fact - that is what Sula is all about:
"Sula is about having the freedom to play with different scents and styles. Save structure for work if you must, not for your beauty products.
Break rules,
Set Trends,
And always play pretty."
I actually find it really liberating - knowing that you can literally shed your colour away at anytime and change it without messing around with remover.
That being said - I applied this first thing at work. And after about 4 hours of typing away on the keyboard this was my tip wear:
pointer and middle (without top coat), ring and pinky (with 1 coat Seche Vite)
As you can see the tip wear was about the same with and without a topcoat. What I would suggest for staying power is to not only use a topcoat but a basecoat as well - which will interfere with the peeling - but at least it won't look like you've been wearing your mani for 4 days opposed to 4 hours.
The Fun Part:
Ah yes, PEELING! I actually found this fun - peeling away nails without reaching for the remover. Here is a little video. This was 2 coats and I sped the process up a bit. I think with more coats the faster you'd be able to peel this away since it would be thicker.
The Scale:
Pros:
It's the perfect travel polish!
> When I first peeled this off I immediately thought: WHERE WERE YOU WHEN I WAS IN MEXICO!!?? Because you can just peel it off, you never have to worry about packing remover and possibly getting it tossed because you forgot it was in your carry on. Yes, it happened to me.
The colours are true to the bottle and come in a nice range
> Isn't it nice to know that what you see is what you get? I only got to sample 2 colours, but there are many colours that make me lemming. You can check out their full line here: http://www.sulabeauty.com/catalog/15/collection
Its a water-based formula that has no odor and doesn't damage your nails coming off
> I have a lot of friends who have teen's and tweens who worry about being around so many chemicals in cosmetic products. Not only will this change with your tween's attitude but you also won't find them passed out on their bedroom floor after changing their polish
Cleanup is a snap!
> no more messing around with brushes or q-tips...you just peel the excess off your cuticles!
Cons:
Beware the habitual picker!
> If you pick your nail polish already then this polish is not for you. Unless you like changing your nail polish on the hour
Not designed for lasting wear
> Unless you're willing to slather on topcoats every other day - Sula polish is built not to last but that's the point!
The Conclusions:
All in all Sula Paint and Peel polishes are awesome - because they accomplish what they're supposed to: give you the ability to change your polish with your mood without having to carry around remover with you where ever you go. They're very flexible - and sometimes that's exactly what you need!
For more information on Sula Nail Polishes you can visit their website http://www.sulabeauty.com for a list of stores and also instructions on how to purchase online.
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