SALLY HANSEN COMPLETE SALON MANICURE SPRING 2016 COLLECTION - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Sally Hansen continues to lead in nail innovation. 
Complete Salon Manicure, loved by millions of women worldwide, is now even better! Drawing from technological advances in the hair-care arena, the newly revamped Complete Salon Formula now incorporates a Keratin complex to help reinforce nail strength to resist breaking and chipping for up to 64% stronger nails and up to 10 days of chip-resistant wear.
- It's everything you need to achieve a professional nail look at home. 

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure boasts 7 benefits in one bottle, plus a flawless finish brush (which I love) for easy application and a salon-quality finish. The chip-resistant formula features all the elements essential for a salon-quality manicure including; base coat, strengthener (includes Keratin complex), growth treatment, salon colour, top coat and gel shine finish.

As the ultimate colour authority, Sally Hansen has always set the trends when it comes to nail shades. This season is no different - the new Sally Hansen limited edition nail shades are perfect for Spring and are designed to make a statement.

I have the five new Spring shades to review for you today :) 



NO IFS, ANDS, OR BUDS

No Ifs, Ands, or Buds is a lovely salmon-coral pink nail polish shade.
I'm surprised at how much I like this shade (it isn't the typical shade of pink I like to wear).
It's very feminine and i'd imagine it being very flattering on a range of skin tones. 

The formula of this polish seems a little bit thinner / sheerer than the other polishes in this collection (it's almost Crelly-like), but it is easy to control and apply. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well.

It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two - three thin coats.


HAPPY DAZE

Happy Daze is a bright pink nail polish shade.
This polish has my name written all over it!
I am obsessed!

The formula is perfect. The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well. 

It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.


GRAPE GATSBY

Grape Gatsby is a lavender purple nail polish shade.
Super pretty shade of purple. 
I have nothing like it in my large nail polish collection. 

The formula is perfect. The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well. 

It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.


CRUSH ON BLUE

Crush on Blue is a powder cornflour blue nail polish shade.
It is so beautiful! I love it!

The formula is perfect. The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well. 

It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.


SKY'S THE LIMIT

Sky's the Limit is a bright sky blue nail polish shade.
Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!
It's such a bright and vivid blue. 

The formula is perfect. The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well. 

It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.

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I am seriously in love with this collection!
The colour selection is simply stunning and perfect for Spring. 

I've been trying to pick my favourites to recommend but it's just too hard to choose. They're all so pretty!

I definitely recommend checking this collection out for yourself. These new limited edition shades are sure to have your nails looking as fresh as daisies! 

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RRP: $14.95 each (AUD)

Available at Priceline, Target, Chemist Warehouse and Select Pharmacies nationally (Australia).

For details on retail stockists please call 1800 812 663

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*Disclaimer: Coty PR Australia kindly sent me these products for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this Blog post are mine based on what I have experienced through trialling these products.

Thanks for taking the time to read this review

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask :)

Have a fabulous day

Doni x


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THE NAIL LAB NAIL POLISH - SWATCHES & REVIEW

The Nail Lab nail specialists are quickly taking over the Australian nail market with nail polish that is designed in Australia, created in Australia and bottled in Australia, that are not tested on animals and are cruelty free; The Nail Lab polishes also have a 5-Free formula which means their polishes are totally free of Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Dibutyl Phthalate, Toluene and Camphor -  providing nail polish that contain biodegradable ingredients with the lowest toxicity, which makes them safe for you and the environment. 

I have four polishes from The Nail Lab to review and share with you today :) 



CHRISTIAN

Christian is a bright poppy red nail polish shade.
The colour is super pigmented and intense. 

The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well - the formula is seriously perfect! It dries to a semi-matte finish, so it looks a tad dull, but add a coat of shiny top coat and it's glossy perfection.

It builds up to full opacity in one - two thin and easy coats.

POLLY

Polly is a bright salmon-coral pink nail polish shade.
The colour is super pigmented and intense. 

The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well - the formula is seriously perfect! It dries to a semi-matte finish, so it looks a tad dull, but add a coat of shiny top coat and it's glossy perfection.

It builds up to full opacity in one - two thin and easy coats.

FAY

Fay is a beautiful berry pink nail polish shade.
The colour is super pigmented and intense. 

The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well - the formula is seriously perfect! It dries to a semi-matte finish, so it looks a tad dull, but add a coat of shiny top coat and it's glossy perfection. 

It builds up to full opacity in one - two thin and easy coats.

ARETHA

Aretha is a gorgeous multi-coloured glitter nail polish consisting of small and medium sized pink, purple, orange and yellow hexagonal glitters in a clear base. 

The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. The glitter to clear base ratio is great; meaning the glitter pay-off with each brush stroke is even and the base does not build up too thick. The glitters also lay flat on the nail and don't stick up - a coat of clear top coat will help completely smooth out the nail if the glitter texture bothers you.

This versatile polish can easily be worn on its own and built up to opacity in two - three coats with some possible dabbing needed to fill in some areas of the nail (as shown in my swatch above). It can also be worn as a glitter top coat over another nail polish - it would look great over black or white.

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These are the first polishes from The Nail Lab that I have tried and I am impressed!

The formulas of the polishes I tried are all lovely and they apply onto the nail effortlessly, and are not streaky or patchy. They all have a slightly thicker formula, but this did not really affect the drying time on the nail or their self-leveling. They are also super pigmented, and build up to full opacity on the nail beautifully.

The Nail Lab have a beautiful range of nail shades that include bolds, neutrals, glitters, metallics and everything in between, plus base coats, top coats and nail treatments. 

I cannot wait to get my hands on some more!

I definitely recommend trying out some polishes by The Nail Lab for yourself!

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RRP: $15.00 each (AUD)

Available at shop.thenaillab.com.au

For more information contact: info@thenaillab.com.au

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*Disclaimer: Elise Garland PR kindly sent me these products for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this Blog post are mine based on my personal experiences through trialling these products.

Thanks for taking the time to read this review
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask :)

Have a fabulous day 

Doni x

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SMITH & CULT NAIL POLISH - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Smith & Cult is single handedly redefining the world of nail colour with a revolutionary range of nail polish that is rocking the nail market. 

Smith & Cult has rightfully earned a reputation of delivering great quality nail polish with both flawlessly smooth coverage and brilliant shine. Designed for premium performance, the exclusive 5-Free formula sees Smith & Cult totally free of Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Dibutyl Phthalate, Toluene and Camphor - offering the ultimate non-toxic, colourful and long-lasting nail polish experience.


I have two Smith & Cult polishes to share with you today :) 
*Spoiler*: they're amazing!



KUNDALINI HUSTLE

Kundalini Hustle is a bright poppy red nail polish shade.

It's looks so pretty on.

The formula of this polish is perfect. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's super easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in one - two thin easy coats. 

BITTER BUDDHIST

Bitter Buddhist is a beautiful celadon green-grey nail polish shade. It's such a unique colour - I love it!

The formula of this polish is perfect. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's super easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in one - two thin easy coats. 

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These are the first Smith & Cult polishes I have tried and I am so impressed!

The vast range of colours in the Smith & Cult range are so beautiful and unique. The formulas are perfect and they apply onto the nail effortlessly, just like butter. The polishes are super glossy and pigmented, and build up to full opacity on the nail nice and easily. They also dry super quickly...what more would you want in a nail polish?! Plus, the bottles are just so divine! 

I pride myself in honest reviews, so if I say you NEED some Smith & Cult in your life, I genuinely mean it! I definitely recommend trying out some Smith & Cult polishes for yourself!

Smith & Cult have a beautiful range of nail shades that include bolds, neautrals, neons, glitters and everything in between, plus base coats and top coats. 
I cannot wait to get my hands on some more!

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RRP: $18 each (USD)

Available at www.smithandcult.com.

For more information about where to purchase Smith & Cult products in Australia, head on over to www.roguebeauty.com.au

For details on where to purchase Smith & Cult products internationally, please call 855-SMTH-CLT (855-768-4258) to see if an order can be processed to your requested country.

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*Disclaimer: Little Bird PR kindly sent me these products for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this Blog post are mine based on my personal experiences through trialling these products.

Thanks for taking the time to read this review

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask :)

Have a fabulous day 

Doni x

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OPI HELLO KITTY COLLECTION 2016 - SWATCHES & REVIEW

She's a global symbol of friendship and fun and an icon with fans ranging from four to forever - Say Hello to Hello Kitty, OPI's newest muse! 

The OPI Hello Kitty collection celebrates all things happy, cute, colourful and sweet with it's 12 limited edition nail polish collection ranging from sweet glittering pinks to bright and punchy primaries. 

I have all 12 shades from the collection to share with you today :)

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5 APPLES TALL

5 Apples Tall is a bright primary red nail polish shade. 
I really like this shade of red - it's kind of got a pink undertone to it (kind of strawberry red).

The formula is very pigmented and creamy. The polish is very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels pretty well - it's perfection in a bottle! 

It builds up to full opacity in one - two thin and easy coats. 


STARRY-EYED FOR DEAR DANIEL

Starry-Eyed for Dear Daniel is a stunning glitter mix of hot pink / magenta and baby pink micro glitter along with scattered super fine blue micro-micro glitter. 
It's absolutely stunning!! Definitely one of my favourites!

The formula is perfect, especially for a glitter. The polish is really easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't patchy and it self-levels really well.

This polish could be used as a glitter topper over another nail polish colour (would look amazing over black) or worn on its own. However, It's so glitter dense that it can easily be built up to full opacity on its own.
This polish is completely opaque in two thin and easy coats.

The polish dries down a tad gritty and textured due to the intense glitter density - it's not as gritty and textured as an OPI Liquid Sand polish though.  I personally don't mind that it's semi-textured, but if you're not a fan of the textured look, a coat of clear top coat will smooth it out and give it some extra gloss and shine. 


KITTY WHITE

Kitty White is a pearly white shimmery nail polish shade. 
It's very pretty and dainty. 

The formula is good but quite thin and sheer and tends to run on the side of the nail if not applied carefully. It's still nice and smooth, easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels pretty well.

This polish could be used as a shimmery topper over another nail polish colour or worn on its own. It can be built up to full opacity on its own in three - four thin coats

It looks beautiful with even just one coat, but when completely opaque, it looks so sparkly and beautiful.


LOOK AT MY BOW!

Look at My Bow! is a beautiful bubblegum pink nail polish shade.  

The formula is very pigmented and creamy. The polish is very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky and it self-levels pretty well.

It builds up to full opacity quite easily in two - three thin coats. It generally only needed two coats but did look a little patchy on some nails, so a third coat may be needed.


SMALL + CUTE = ♥

Small + Cute = ♥ is a pretty peachy blush-toned pink nail polish shade. This polish is just so flattering and beautiful. 

The formula is lovely and creamy. The polish is very easy to apply and glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky and it self-levels pretty well.

It builds up to full opacity quite easily in two - three thin coats. It generally only needed two coats but did look a little patchy on some nails, so a third coat may be needed.


MY TWIN MIMMY

My Twin Mimmy is a bright primary yellow nail polish shade.

The formula is very pigmented and creamy. The polish is easy to apply and glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels pretty well.

It builds up to full opacity nicely in two - three thin easy coats. It generally only needed two coats but did look a little streaky and patchy on some nails, so a third coat may be needed.


LET'S BE FRIENDS!

Let's Be Friends! is a beautiful and delicate light baby pink nail polish shade. It's very light and white-based, but you can still definitely tell that it's pink. Very feminine and dainty - I just love it!

The formula is lovely and creamy. The polish is easy to apply and glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky and it self-levels pretty well.

It builds up to full opacity quite easily in two - three thin coats. It generally only needed two coats but did look a little patchy on some nails, so a third coat may be needed.



CHARMMY & SUGAR

Charmmy & Sugar is an amazing, amazing, amazing (one "amazing" just isn't enough...it's just that good!) iridescent pink-purple shimmery glitter mix with pink, blue, silver, green small hexagonal glitters. It's so beautiful and unique!! Definitely one of my favourites! (My swatch really does not do this polish justice!)

The formula is really good, especially for a glitter. The polish is really easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't patchy and it self-levels really well.

This polish could be used as a glitter topper over another nail polish colour or worn on its own. However, It's quite glitter dense that it can easily be built up to full opacity on its own.
This polish is completely opaque in three thin and easy coats. It looks amazing with even just one coat, but when completely opaque, it's magic!

The polish dries down a tad gritty and textured due to the intense glitter density - it's not as gritty and textured as an OPI Liquid Sand polish though.  I personally don't mind that it's semi-textured, but if you're not a fan of the textured look, a coat of clear top coat will smooth it out and give it some extra gloss and shine. 


MY PAL JOEY

My Pal Joey is a bright primary blue nail polish shade. 
I really like this shade of blue!

The formula is very pigmented and creamy.The polish is very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels pretty well - it's perfection in a bottle! 

It builds up to full opacity in one - two thin and easy coats. 


NEVER HAVE TOO MANI FRIENDS!

Never Have Too Mani Friends! is a standard stark black nail polish shade. 

The formula is very pigmented and creamy. The polish is very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels pretty well.

It builds up to full opacity in two thin and easy coats.

Not unique in the slightest, but it's a good polish nonetheless. 


SPOKEN FROM THE HEART

Spoken from the Heart is a hot pink coral nail polish shade. 
I like this colour a lot more than I was expecting to.

The formula is a little thin and jelly-like, but, it's still very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels pretty well.

It builds up to full opacity in one - two thin and easy coats. 


SUPER CUTE IN PINK

Super Cute in Pink is a devine pink-purple nail polish shade. 
I genuinely love this polish so so much! I've been rocking this on my toes for weeks and can't get enough! Definitely one of my favourites from this collection!

The formula is a little thin and jelly-like, but, it's still very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels pretty well.

It builds up to full opacity in two-three thin and easy coats. 

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Overall, I really quite like this collection. The colour selection is so lovely and cute. I also absolutely love the adorable Hello Kitty printed bottle caps.  

I definitely recommend checking out this collection for yourself - you will not be disappointed! 

There isn't any particular polish in this collection that I wouldn't recommend, (they're all just that good), but my personal favourites and picks from this collection are "Charmmy & Sugar", "Starry-eyed for Dear Daniel", "Super Cute in Pink" and "Let's Be Friends!". 

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RRP: $19.95 each (AUD)

Available at selected Myer and David Jones stores and selected Salons nationally (Australia). 

For details on retail stockists please call 1800 812 663

For details on salon enquiries please call 1800 358 999

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*Disclaimer: CotyPR Australia kindly sent me these products for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this Blog post are mine based on what I have experienced through trialling these products.

Thanks for taking the time to read this

Have a great day 

Doni xxx

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FABY NAIL LACQUER MUSIC COLLECTION - SWATCHES & REVIEW

In Songs and Ballads, in the rarefied notes of a melody, and in the rhythm of summer nights, FABY imagines the emotions that vibrate in different styles and notes of music, and chose colours that reflect these evoked feelings to include in their collection. 
Colour lives in harmony with music, and like music, we express ourselves through colour. FABY’s new 'Music Collection' offers bold dynamic colours that strongly express the harmony between sound and colour. The Music Collection offers 12 new lacquer shades, split into 4 different music genres (Rock, Country, Pop and Soul), that express the emotions and feelings inspired by music. From soft and refined shades to dark and strong and even bright and vivid shades, FABY's Music Collection has it all.

Express yourself through music and colour!


Today I have 4 polishes from the Music Collection to share and review for you...



 ARE YOU AC OR DC?   - ROCK MUSIC

Are you AC or DC? is a deep green (so dark it looks black) nail lacquer shade with gold, blue, teal and green micro glitter flakies. It's so unique and absolutely stunning! 

This lacquer is named after the infamous Australian hard rock band AC/DC.

The formula of this lacquer is creamy and really easy to work with. It's easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail, it isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well.

This lacquer is completely opaque in two thin and easy coats. Love it!!

 WEMBLEY '86   - ROCK MUSIC

Wembley 86' is a deep blue nail lacquer shade with an iridescent pink-violet glittery undertone; giving it a duo-chrome look. It's so unique and looks amazing on the nail! 

This lacquer is named after the famous Queen album, live from London's Wembley Stadium.

The formula of this lacquer is smooth and really easy to work with. It's easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail, it isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well.

The general formula of this lacquer is a little thin, so the more coats of lacquer applied, the more vibrant it looks on the nail. This lacquer is completely opaque in two - three thin coats.

It builds up to full opacity quite easily - each coat of lacquer dries super quickly in between coats. When it's fully opaque, words cannot describe how gorgeous it is. 
My swatch really does not do it justice! It's truly perfection in a bottle!

 VINCERÒ!    - SOUL MUSIC

Vincerò! is a rich and creamy violet-purple nail lacquer shade.

This lacquer is inspired by "...the resolution and hope waiting for a triumph, like the tenor sings 'Vincerò' looking forward to the dawn in the Turandot."

The formula of this lacquer is super creamy and smooth and really easy to work with. It's effortlessly glides onto the nail, it isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

This lacquer is completely opaque in one - two thin and easy coats. Beautiful!


 SWEET TUNES - COUNTRY MUSIC

Sweet Tunes is a bright orange-toned red nail lacquer shade with an iridescent pink-gold glittery undertone. It's finish is quite similar to Wembley '86, but a little more toned down and subtle - less apparent on the nail.

The formula of this polish is creamy and really easy to work with - It's easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail, it isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well.

This polish is completely opaque in one - two thin coats.
It's pretty much opaque in one coat, but I could still see my nail line (which I personally don't like to be able to see). With a second coat of lacquer, it intensifies the colour and hides any visible nail line. The lacquer builds up quite easily - each coat of lacquer dries super quickly in between coats. 
 *Note: the whiter your nail line, the more coats of lacquer you'll need to apply to reach full colour opacity with no visible nail line.

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Overall I really quite like these lacquers. The colour range in this collection is simply stunning and the formulas are seriously perfection in a bottle! 
My personal favourites and picks, from what I have tried from this collection, are "Wembley '86" and "Are you AC or DC?".

Express yourself through music and colour and try these out for yourself!

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RRP: $19.90 each (AUD)

Available at www.faby.com.au

For more information contact: 1800 720 807

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These are the first lacquers I've tried from FABY and I'm so impressed! 

The colour selection is unique, the formulas are amazing and apply just like butter; they build up to full opacity nice and easily on the nail and dry super quickly - AWESOME! 

I definitely recommend trying out some FABY lacquers for yourself. 

I pride myself in honest reviews, so if I say you NEED some FABY in your life, I genuinely mean it! 
I cannot recommend the brand enough.

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*Disclaimer: FABY Australia kindly sent me these products for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this Blog post are mine based on my experiences through trialling these products.

Thanks for taking the time to read this

Have a great day 

Doni xxx

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