Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts

Monday, December 9, 2013

Winter Lip Smacked

Winter has finally hit and we're all dreading the chapped hands and chapped lips problem.  A friend of mine sent me a message yesterday asking me what were some good brands of lip glosses and balms for him to use.  Living in cold climate for the winter could really take a toll on your skin, especially parts that naturally are moisturized.  I gave him a list of suggestions, but I figured I should list my top 3 balms, glosses, and lipsticks so everyone can get some information on what you can use to soothe irritated, chapped lips.  I have sensitive lips, so only certain formulas and products work for me.

Lip Balms and Treatments


Nivea Lip Butter - $2.99 at Target and Ulta; this lip butter is probably one of the best and most affordable glosses I have ever bought.  They taste great and the balm itself is very moisturizing to the lips.  Your lips will heal on its own from the shea butter, glycerin, and seed oil.  The best part about this gloss is that it doesn't have any petroleum jelly, which usually leaves a sticky residue.  They come in 5 different flavors (my favorite is the Vanilla and Macadamia Kiss) inside small easy carry tins.  These small balms also add shine on top of its soothing capabilities.  If you are ever near a BJ's, they do carry this balm in a pack of 5 for $9.99.


Caudalie Lip Conditioner - $12.00 at Sephora;  The French got it right with this balm!  Apricot oil and grape polyphenols saturate this formula and give your lips a very soothing treatment.  It is a very lightweight balm that leaves a matte finish, giving you the luxury of putting a lipstick or gloss on top without that sticky finish.  If you're looking for a higher end, but effective product, this is the one to purchase.  The balm itself is easy to apply due to its lipstick-like shape.  I personally liked the light scent of the balm.  There was really no taste and you won't have to worry about feeling overpowered by the smell of perfume on your lips.  Don't worry animal lovers, this product is not tested on animals and does not contain any animal ingredients.  Overall, this is definitely the product to try if you're looking for something different.
Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15 - $22.50 at Sephora;  This particular lip treatment is different from the ones I mentioned above because it contains natural sugars that help restore and revitalize the lips.  Upon use, it leaves a buttery soft feel and slight gloss.  What's great about this balm is that it comes in various colors and flavors, so you can pick and choose what you like.  I enjoy the berry flavored one, but the original tastes just as good.  The original has this citrus, almost lemony scent.  Each flavor is a different tint, so if you're looking for something with more of a color, this is definitely the one to choose.  What's also great about this lip balm is the SPF, so your lips are protected from UV rays.  Most people use sunscreen or sunblock on their face, but always miss their mouths because most glosses don't have an SPF, but this one is convenient so you don't have to worry when you go outside.  Sephora is currently having a Christmas gift set sale, so you can head on over there to see if they have what you're looking for.  They have a few sets of the different Fresh scents.  

I have a few other balms I love, but some have been discontinued.  Honorable mentions include Lotta Luv's Hostess Twinkie lip balm (yes, it smells and tastes like Twinkies) and Tarte's fRxtion, which unfortunately has been discontinued.  I loved this balm because it was a dual-sided lipstick shaped gloss and one side was for nourishment, while the other side was a sugar scrub.  The moisturizer was similar to that of Caudalie's, but a bit more slick.  It came in a compact lipstick case with an attached mirror.  I wish they still made these, because they were amazing.  Maybe if there's a high enough demand for it, they'll bring the product back.  One last product I'd like to mention is the Hurraw! lip balm at American Apparel.  I'd have to say this balm is not only great, but it's also natural and vegan.  Try out the Green Tea flavored one!

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Loveable Lip Glosses

I have a big thing for lip glosses.  I love many formulas, but because of my allergies, I can only use a select few.  The ones I have tried, however, are worth purchasing because of how they satisfy my individual needs.

Bare Escentuals 100% Natural Lip Gloss - $15.00 at Sephora;  I'm not too sure if this product is discontinued yet, but this gloss in Pomegranate is probably my favorite gloss out there.  I've never had a problem with break outs, sores, or chapping with this gloss and it leaves such a high shine that it gives me the perfect pout to complete my look.  The wand has a brush at the tip for easy application.  I've stocked up on these from the Bare Escentuals outlet, and they come in a variety of colors.  They may have updated the formula and changed the name to Moxie, because I haven't seen these glosses in a while, but I hope the upgrade is just as good as the original.  If you're looking for a natural gloss with a lovely tint, this is the one to get.
Liplicious Dazzle-licious High Sparkle Lip Gloss - $10.50 at Bath and Body Works;  This particular lip gloss is loved by all my friends because of the glossy pout it gives to its user.  Not only does it have a non-sticky, shiny, glossy feel to it, but this gloss is packed with glitter to make your lips sparkle and give that sun-kissed glow.  When you apply this gloss, there is a wand applicator with a sponge tip to apply it evenly.  Not only does it smell delicious, but the gloss also tastes as decadent as the names.  These have almost a sheer to medium coverage and come in a variety of different colors.  They don't leave your lips as moisturized as the balms, but they will definitely be a hit for every day use or even the night out.  A few of my friends are obsessed with the Jeweled Coconut flavor, mainly because of the nude color and the iridescent sparkles.  I personally chose a darker shade, Brilliant Berry.  It brings a dark pink tint to my pout, but not enough to be overbearing.

MAC Lipglass - $15.00 - $25.00 at MAC Cosmetics; MAC has created a lip gloss line for all sorts of occasions.  They have their lip stains for tints, cremes, high gloss, high shine, etc.  You will not be disappointed with this gloss because these glosses are really for long-wear use.  They have full coverage and are tinted in any color you desire.  The wand sponge application applies the gloss evenly and smoothly.  Jojoba oil is used to keep your lips moisturized and perfectly kissable throughout the day.  It's a great buy if you're looking for something that almost equals the color of lipsticks.



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Lipstick Appeal

Every person should carry their favorite shade of lipstick for those evenings out on the town.  My preferred colors are wines, plums, and even bright reds.  I've found some formulas to be better than others, and a few of them are even more long-lasting and worth the extra money.

Rogue Dior Couture Color Voluptuous Care Lipstick - $34.00 at Sephora;  This lipstick is long-lasting and provides full coverage to the user.  Don't let the price shock you.  It's worth the money because of their perfect formula.  Dior's lipstick has been known to have the right amount of moisture on top of its creamy texture, leaving the lips rich with color.  I use this shade in #728 Mauve Mystere, which is almost like a plum color and it stays on for a good 4-5 hours before I have to apply again.  When applying this lipstick, you don't get the small cracks and creases you get from other brands.  It also has a lovely scent and packaging to make it as "couture" as it sounds.  Overall, this is the #1 lipstick I'd recommend for anyone out there.  There are a variety of shades for you to choose from for both day and night.  I probably need to go back and pick up a new one!

MAC Lipstick - $15.00 - $25.00 at MAC Cosmetics;  I personally enjoy MAC's lipsticks because the wear on them is amazing, especially for the price.  I can't complain about the creamy texture of the lipstick because it glides on easily and stays for a good 3-4 hours before having to reapply.  I'm not really a fan of matte lipstick because I really love shiny, pouty lips, but Viva Glam I's matte formula makes me fall in love.  My lips look great with this lipstick and I don't have to worry about too much smudging or having lipstick get into my teeth (because we all know how embarrassing that looks).  They have other types of lipsticks you may like as well, some being long lasting while others were created by stars like Rihanna or Lady Gaga.  I'm a huge Hello Kitty fan, so I have the poppin' pink lipstick from that line... and I love the Barbie pink tint!

NYX Black Label Lipstick - $7.50 at Target or on nyxcosmetics.com;  Don't be fooled by NYX's cosmetic line.  I love their lipsticks because they're much more affordable than the ones I've previously mentioned and they still give you the same result as compared to something you'd buy elsewhere.  NYX created a great variety of tints and shades for you to choose from.  They all leave a silky, satiny, feel against the lips and will last at least 3-4 hours until you have to reapply.  I use the shade BLL133 Wine, which appears to have a dark fuchsia undertone and light shine.  Try this lipstick out and you won't be disappointed.


I hope my top 3's helped you pick out your next lip treatment or brand.  I'm sure there are many other great brands out there, but these are the three I'll stick to because I know they will last me quite some time.  If you're trying to figure out the right color for you, go to the store and test them all against your arm to find your perfect shade.  You can always have more than one!



Disclaimer:  I am no way endorsed or affiliated with any of these brands.  I do this for my own enjoyment and my own free will.

Friday, December 6, 2013

Fandom Cosmetics Lacquer Review!

Leigh, Annie, Liz, and Olivia of Fandom Cosmetics

I've had the opportunity to meet the ladies of Fandom Cosmetics at New York Comic Con this past October.  Annie was actually a friend of mine from a while back and she started her own nail polish company.  She sold her first company and created a new one with Leigh, and their joint partnership created the indie brand, Fandom Cosmetics.  Fandom Cosmetics not only sells nail polish, but jewelry, body care items, makeup, and bath salts as well (which smell divine).  Their polishes are made in sets, and each set holds a specific theme that geeks and nerds will love (not to mention everyone else).  Many of their polishes contain glitter, so you can have the glitz and glam with a touch of nerd.  I have four polishes to review today.


Each of these polishes are from different collections of Fandom's line.  The polishes are in square bottles with a simple black cap.  They are embellished with the line's initials, "FC."  All polishes are 5-free, Vegan, and cruelty free.

We first have Moon Runes, which is from the "Dungeons Deep and Caverns Old" collection, inspired by The Hobbit.  It is an opaque silvery base that glows in the dark.  The formula for Moon Runes was very smooth and easy to put on.  Inside the base were small flecks of blue and iridescent glitter dust, followed by blue moons and holographic glitter hex.


The brush size was a standard brush that easily glided through the nail without a problem.  As you can see, the lacquer has a loose consistency, but doesn't clump on the brush.


Here are some of the photos close up.  These swatches have two coats of polish, which is enough to cover the whole nail with glitter.



I wanted to try to add this to some color, so I swatched to coats on top of Essie's Licorice.  The outcome was a gunmetal polish with a semi-matte finish.



One coat of Essie's quick drying top coat is enough to add shine to the nail.  I didn't have too much of a problem removing the glitter, as most of it comes off with the base coat.  Overall, it was a great formula and the simplicity of the polish left me wanting more.  I think I'd use this polish if I were cosplaying as the White Queen from XMen.

Next on my list is Burn Book, from Fandom's collection "The Plastics.  This particular collection was inspired by the movie Mean Girls, where "On Wednesdays, we wear pink!"  You can guess that the polishes from this collection are pink and pretty, packed with a touch of mean.  Hot pink and white glitter overtakes the polish, with some medium sized light pink glitter circles and black hearts hidden and scattered throughout the bottle.  I swatched this lovely glitter lacquer over Essie's Licorice and here was the outcome.


One coat of glitter over your base coat is enough to make a statement.  Two coats makes everyone's heads turn.  The only problem I really had with this polish was that the brush was bent out of shape.  This most likely was a manufacturer's issue, because I remember Annie getting upset with the quality of brushes her distributor sent her.  The lacquer glided smoothly and evenly throughout the nail and I didn't have a problem with the consistency either.  The brush was only a small setback that can easily be fixed.


I really enjoyed the playfulness of the polish because it brings the nails to life.  Upon drying, the coat was very smooth and I did not have a problem removing it.  Here are a few more swatches.



The only thing I really didn't appreciate was the brush and the lack of hearts and circles.  I wish there were more black hearts in the polish because I wasn't able to swatch any on my nails.  I don't like to go "fishing" for polish glitter.  Removing the polish wasn't really much of a problem because the small spots came off with the black polish.  No foil needed!  Overall, I thought it was a great color.  I'd definitely wear it to my next high school reunion, where I can revisit "The Plastics" in my school.

Lil' Asskicker is from the Walker Bait collection, inspired by my favorite show, The Walking Dead.  This glitter bomb is swarming with teal, fuschia, red, and black hex glitter suspended in a clear base.  I feel the base was a bit thicker than normal consistency because applying it was almost like toasting a piece of bread with jam.  I layered it on top of Essie's Trophy Wife so you can see the full effect of this gorgeous glitter.


Like Burn Book, the brush has a bit of a problem.  It was not bent, but there were a few hairs sticking out of the sides, so I just turned the brush in order to streak the nail properly.  I believe she had a bit of the problem with the consistency of the polish because Annie was making them on the spot, underneath the table during the Con.  That's a lot of dedication!



Here are a few more swatches of Lil' Asskicker after two coats.  



This polish was a little annoying to remove because of the amount of glitter that adheres to your nails.  I had to foil my nails in order to remove the polish.  As long as the consistency of the polish doesn't thicken over time, I'll continue to use this polish until the last swatch.  I would definitely like to try more polishes from the Walker Bait collection.

Son of Jorel is the last polish on my list for the day.  This polish in particular was my favorite.  It is from the Justice League collection, inspired by Superman.  Holographic blue hex, royal blue hex, medium sized yellow circles, and large red circle glitter were suspended in the clear base.  I swatched two coats of Son of Jorel on top of Essie's Licorice.  It looked like the sun and the moons were colliding in the stars in the universe.


I had a bit of the problem with the consistency, as this was the thickest of the four.  You can see the base almost appears jelly-like, where it clumps near the end of the brush and around the rim of the bottle.


Regardless of the consistency, the application of the polish to the nail was not difficult.  One coat of glitter would be enough to make a statement, but two coats would call Superman back to earth.  The brush had a bit of fly aways along the side, but not enough to interfere with my swatching.  Here are a few more swatches.



I wanted to see how this glitter bomb looked on top of blue, so I swatched it over Essie's Aruba Blue and this happened.  I apologize over the poor quality of the photograph.  I didn't realize it blurred when I took the shot.  Regardless, I loved the outcome.



I love how the red and yellow stands out from the blues.  The primary color scheme is simple and effective, and there is just the right amount of red and yellow circles within the base.  Upon removal, the base really stuck to the nails so I had to use foil to lift the glitter off.

Fandom's creativity really moves me because of their ability to showcase our beloved shows in a single bottle of nail polish.  I'm glad I got to run into them for Comic Con and I can't wait to try their upcoming products in the future!  The only problems I had with these polishes were the brushes and the consistency of a few of them.  I only feel this was an issue because the company was shipping the bottles from Texas to New York, and they had to make polishes on the spot because you can not fly boxes of nail polishes across the country.  The amount of air exposure to the base may have been a factor of the thickness.  The brushes had a few minor fly aways or bent issues, but otherwise worked well.  Other than that, I loved the glitter bombs and I'd like to get more.  You can never have too much glitter.  Feel free to take a look at their website and other social networks.  I've linked them below.

Fandom Cosmetics Facebook Page:  here.
Fandom Cosmetics Website:  here.
Fandom Cosmetics Twitter:  here.
Fandom Cosmetics Tumbler:  here.

I hope you enjoyed.  Until next time!

Disclaimer:  I am no way affiliated or endorsed by this company.  I do this for my own enjoyment and my own free will.

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

DIY - Sea Glass Earrings




I've been recently enjoying my time at the beach over near Rockaway.  The beach after Sandy has been a bit depressing, but the state has been rebuilding the boardwalk slowly, but surely.  My boyfriend and I usually like to walk at least a mile up and down the beach to get some exercise while collecting sea shells.  In recent days, however, we have been collecting something other than sea shells.  He has introduced me to sea glass, which are little colored glass pieces you can find in the sand.  What makes this particular glass special is that the long wear in the sand and in the water has eroded all the sharp points and left a lovely smooth surface all around the piece.  On top of that, the glass is left with a frosted finish.  We found a few different shades of glass, as well as very interesting shapes.  One piece we even found was from an old Coca Cola bottle, which still had the logo intact, even though the piece was worn from the waves of the ocean.

After gaining a bit of a collection of random pieces of glass, I decided to make some jewelry with it.  Here are all the tools I used...

  • Sea glass
  • Swarovski beads
  • Glass plated wire
  • Different Pliers



I took 9 inches of wire and folded it in half, looped it around the circular pliers and created the base for the back of the sea glass.  I then started twisting the wire around to create the backing for the earring.  The twisted wiring will hold the sea glass upright without having to puncture the glass itself.


From there, I took a bead and placed it at the top and then began twisting the wire around to make one thick wire.

Securing the Bead in Place

Wire Twisting
I then ended up measuring out the length of the glass to how long I needed the wire to be twisted.  This will be the backing.


From here, I twisted the wire around the glass to secure it safely and firmly so the glass would not fall out.  I designed the wires to my liking and then twisted it into place at the top to hold the glass in place.


I tucked the top of the wire underneath the bead so it wouldn't snag or poke the wearer.  The ends of the wire were clipped and flattened as well.  You wouldn't want a sharp piece of wire poking at your head when you have those pretty earrings on, would you?  I finished up by putting earring hooks at the top of the loops and stoppers so they wouldn't fall off the user's ears.

Adding the Hook

Finished Product!

Done!  It wasn't really difficult to make.  I think I may go back into my jewelry business and start selling some new and fun pieces.  They'll all be hand made by me and they'll be priced accordingly, according to size, shape, color, and rarity of the product.  All my stones are going to be natural and found in the ocean, so no two will be alike.  What's the fun in having the same things as everyone else? I'm very happy by the finished product.  They actually look sophisticated and artsy.  After I finished these, I took my extra glass pieces and made a few more.


I found these green pieces on the shore and I'm assuming they were from old Heineken bottles.  I turned them into earrings and they look gorgeous.  I'm just a little weary on the sizing because these two don't really match in size.  I do love the contrast between the gold and the green though!  I am looking to make a pendant to match, but I have to go to the beach first. 


I also made these blue ones to just see how it would look with the silver wiring.  I think I like the cool feel to it and I was experimenting on various designs.  Let me know what you all think!  If any of you are interested in a pair, let me know and I can custom make one for you in any color and shape you desire.  Each stone I find is usually about an inch long, so just let me know if you want anything larger or smaller.  Anyway, it's time for bed.  See you soon!

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Do You Tea?


I love tea.  You can probably call me a tea snob.  I'm probably more of a tea addict than a coffee one.  Why, you ask?  Haha, it's not just because I'm Asian.  Tea contains antioxidants that help with the body to absorb molecules known as free radicals, which are detrimental to the health.  Most teas contain tea leaves and dried fruits and flowers in order to give them each distinct flavor.  What's very interesting about teas, however, is that all teas come from the same leaves.  The way the tea leaves are processed changes the tea all together.


Tea Plant


So what's so good about teas?  Most people just drink it because it's more refreshing than coffee.  Coffee brings that burst of caffeine so it wakes you up in the morning.  Tea also has caffeine, depending on the strain you choose.  The difference is that you don't feel that same spurt of being woken up.  The feeling of waking up with tea is more gradual in most cases (including mine).  I personally don't like the feeling of jolting to life and crashing later, so I'll try to have my tea on most days.  Tea also naturally doesn't contain sugar or any calories, whereas coffee tends to be loaded with sugars, sweeteners, and creamers, depending on your palette.  

Okay, okay Kat... we get it.  You love tea... but which one's right for me?

I'm glad you asked.  Here's my break down for teas and what their purposes are for.  Most teas have almost the same objectives with minor differences.  I still love all my teas just the same, though.
  • Green tea: antioxidants, helps flush out the immune system, lowers cholesterol, curbs appetite, burns fat
  • White tea: least processed tea (steamed and dried), contains antioxidants, pure and sweet in flavor (my personal favorite!)
  • Black tea: strong flavor, curbs appetite, aids in weight loss, natural caffeine (great for morning substitute for coffee)
  • Herbal tea: made with flavors from fruits and spices, contains antioxidants
  • Rooibos tea: boosts energy, contains caffeine, helps with liver disease, respiratory problems, and brain aging
  • Mate tea: good for bone growth, helps with weakened immune systems, may help deter colon cancer, has caffeine
  • Oolong tea: antioxidants, promotes weight loss, good heart health, reduces high blood pressure

How can you say NO to drinking this?  How pretty does this look?!

I'm a fan of loose teas.  I don't think I can ever drink regular tea from a tea bag again.  The taste of tea from a bag as compared to a pure loose tea is so different, especially since you could taste the processed flavor.  I usually buy my tea leaves at Teavana, which has recently become a part of Starbucks.  What's even better about all of it is that I can use my Starbucks card there (helloooo points!).  Teavana is a more commercialized store that carries many different types of teas and flavors.  I love shopping there and the tea connoisseurs are more than helpful.  My favorite flavor is currently the Sakura Allure green tea, infused with rose, cherry, mango, hibiscus, and pineapple.  It's funny... I'm allergic to cherries but this tea never seems to bother me.  Teas come in all spectrums of flavors as well if you aren't interested in the fruity ones.  You can have earthy notes (with flowers), sweet treats that can have cocoa or chocolate (great with milk or creamer), or even pure tea on its own without all the flavors.  Some other places you can go to or order online would be David's Tea (I've yet to try their teas but Eat Play Write loves them), Lupicia Tea (from Hawaii), and even Long Island's own Clipper Ship Tea Company.  


My Own Tea Stash - flavors for every day of the year!

Here's to a cup of tea!  ::cheers::  Enjoy everyone!  Try everything out and let me know what's right for you.  Have a good one!

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

I Love Nail Polish (ILNP) Holo - Review!!!



Hello everyone!  As some of you have noticed, new indie polish brands have been constantly popping up with their crazy cremes, glitters, and chromes.  Polish creators are using their creativity to make some beautiful colors.  I've been thrown into the world of indie polishes thanks to Eat. Play. Write.  She has quite the collection and has exposed me to a few brands that I'm looking to try out in the near future.  In my own journeys, I've actually stumbled upon a brand that I've been falling in love with quickly.  

I Love Nail Polish (ILNP) is an indie brand created in 2012 by a woman named Barbra.  She has made some beautiful polishes and is quite the sweetheart.  ILNP also has great customer service and they really pull through with everything they do.  Her recent collection has really caught my eye.  I haven't seen a great holographic polish set since OPI's DS series in 2009, but 2013 has really been a hotspot for holos.  ILNP created 13 polishes in this particular collection, twice as large as her normal collection.  I've had the opportunity to choose 6 different colors and I put them up to the test to see how well they hold up as a lacquer.





A.C. Slater was my first swatch and I adore the cool gray tone.  It's very difficult to find a good gray these days, considering most of them are either too dark or too light for me.  I found this one to have the perfect shade and little flecks of holos shine throughout the nail polish.  I only needed two coats to cover the whole nail and the glitter does not streak all over the place, but coats evenly.  The brush is a little thicker than most polish brushes, with a rubber top for easier gripping.  Since the brush is thicker, the polish is easier to maneuver and put on the nail.  




Next on the list is my favorite color out of this collection - Grape Alicious.  This polish is a rich purple holo that really shines in the sun.  I love the way the color pops off your nails.  This particular polish uses two to three coats, depending on the intensity you desire.  I've used two in these photos.  I don't believe my pictures do the polish enough justice, but in direct sunlight, this polish really catches anyone's attention.




My Cat Suit is a rich black polish with iridescent holo flecks saturated around it.  This would be a great color for Halloween, paired off with one of ILNP's bright orange glitters.  Two coats is enough to cover the nail completely.




I've actually fallen in love with Simply Adorable.  This polish is a bright teal holo that screams summer.  It's perfect for a pedicure and a day on the beach.  Since this is a lighter polish, however, three coats were needed since the coats were coming up slightly sheer.




Monterey Bay is slightly deeper and richer in its blue hues, reminding me of Essie's Dive Bar.  I also needed three coats for this swatch, but the deeper color was worth the extra coat.




Last, but not least, is probably my favorite clear glitter coat ever - My Private Rainbow (Scattered).  ILNP has created three versions of this particular polish.  She has created a scattered polish, a linear one, and a mixture between the two.  For those of you who aren't sure what this means, here's the breakdown: 
  • Scattered:  these pigments are larger in size and adds a larger sparkle to the polish, but it also enables the polish to become less smooth
  • Linear:  the pigments in a linear polish are smaller in size which creates a smoother look, but less sparkly
  • Scattered and Linear:  both pigments are mixed together to create a smoother, yet still sparkly, polish
I'm such a sucker for glitter, so I decided to get the scattered lacquer.  One coat of My Private Rainbow turns any polish into a sparkling beauty.  This particular polish is a gel with flecks of holo glitter all over the bottle.  It really does create a small rainbow in the bottle!  I've swatched one coat on top of two coats of Essie's Fifth Avenue here.




All in all, I have to say that ILNP has really outdone herself this time.  I'm very happy with each and every one of the colors she has given me and I look forward to her new collection coming out next week.  All her polishes are 3-free and come in her own special packaging, where each polish comes in its own black box.  You won't be disappointed in her shipping packaging either - all polishes are bubble wrapped for protection, wrapped in her special tissue paper, and neatly placed and organized her a little black box with her logo printed all over it.  Feel free to check ILNP out!  I can't wait for the next collection - look out for it on June 9th!
Until next time, nail polish lovers!!!  :)