Pretty Puddles

Hey all,

My first almost completely successful stamping attempt! I know, I'm surprised I got this far too :P I went for a bit of an unusual combination today. I tend to stick to the same polishes when I stamp so I'm trying to see how other brands work out with my stamping kit.

I have on a base of Lac Attack Puddle Jumping (2 coats) from the Spring Fling collection. Absolutely love this grey, The blue flecks make it so unique. On top of that I have a design from the Born Pretty m64 stamping plate. I used Nails inc Atomic for the design. Definitely my favourite design from this plate and I really like the colour combination. It really stood out on the nail.

The best thing about having short nails is the fact the entire design of the stamp fits on the nail :P Longer nails drove me mental because it always cut off before it reached the top of the nail.

What do ye think?

 Cuti-CLUE-les

Sampar 3 day weekend moisturizer review

Hey all,

I am a big fan of the Nivea light moisturising cream for oily skin but it has stopped working for my skin lately and now I'm looking for a new moisturiser. A few weeks back I received the Sampar 3 day weekend moisturising gel.  It is the " first melanin producing moisturising gel that naturally brightens and gives a hint of tan 24/7". Now, it does not contain any tanning properties which is good. The idea is the gel boosts the natural synthesis of melanin already present in the skin which makes the skin glow. My skin does not tan at all so I honestly can't say whether or not it made a difference to my skin but everyone is different. The packaging is gorgeous. It looks like a higher end product. The pump is built in to the lid which is handy. There is no need for excess packaging like a lid. 

I love that it's a gel as it sinks in so quickly and it makes my skin feel nice and smooth. It has a very faint scent to it which I really like. It only stays around for 5 minutes tops so don't be put off if you are not a fan of scented products on your face. I'm not sure how well this would work on people with very dry skin. It does moisturize my skin but it's not incredibly moisturizing.

 A 50ml bottle costs €39.95 which is on the expensive side.  I'd recommened getting a sample sie if possible to try out if you are unsure. Sampar are cruelty-free. Sampar will be available in a few select Debenhams stores and in Arnotts.

Cuti-CLUE-les

**Product was provided for review**

Swirly whirly

Hey all,

I get awful bored sitting at my desk so I tend to doodle on my nails. I still had the Barry M Nail art pens lying around so I drew a few swirly designs on and this is the result! Nothing fancy smancy at all. I thought the silver would look best over black and I was right. It looks a bit like wallpaper but I still like it :P

 I have on 2 coats of Essence Black is Back. I ran over the design with the Silver nail art pen once or twice just to make the lines more opaque.  I topped it off with a coat of Essence gel look topcoat.

Cuti-CLUE-les

Argentina and The Netherlands nail art

Hey all,

I entered The New Black competition a while back to celebrate the marriage the inauguration of the new King and Queen of The Netherlands. I didn't win but I was really proud of my design so I said feck it I'll post it here anyway :)

You had to incorporate the two flags (The Netherlands and Argentina) into one manicure. I went for a simple strip design overlaying the Argentinian flag over the Netherlands on a neutral base of Essence Nude it. The red is Nail the bytch Lick or itch bytch, Deep blue is Essence Grumpy, Pink is Sally hansen Back to the Fuschia and the light blue is  Barry M Blueberry icecream. The same colours were then sponged on to my ring finger.

For the thumb I drew on  the national flower of the Netherlands (Tulip-bottom right) and Argentina (Ceibo-Top left) I added in the Vines,NYC High line green, to join the two flowers together (symbolizing the joining of the King and Queen) This is also on a base of Barry M Blueberry Ice cream.

Cuti-CLUE-les

Oil not be buying this again

Hey all,

I ran out of my Pixy Sensual Bath oil a couple of weeks back. I loved it so much I had to buy another one. This time I went for the Citrus bath oil as I adore citrus scents (especially lime). Again it arrived in a glass bottle which looks lovely sitting on the shelf. I keep all of these bottle and re-use them so they definitely come in handy.

The oil itself was a bit disappointing. The scent was not as strong as I would have liked. A few minutes after putting it in the bath I could not smell it at all. I mainly buy them for the smell so that was a let down. I wouldn't buy this particular one again which is a shame because I had high hopes after trying the Sensual oil.

I have yet to try the Magnolia and Jasmine bath oil and  the Relaxing bath oil. I would definitely recommend the Sensual bath oil but the Citrus bath oil let me down. Each bottle costs €9.95 for 100ml.

Have ye any recommendations for a good lime/citrus scented bath product?

Cuti-CLUE-les

Sinful Stamping

Hey all,

Keeping with the stamping theme I have another of the stamps from the Born Pretty Store m64 plate. I had a fair bit  of trouble with this design and I can't seem to get it to work for me at all. I'm sure it's just my own lack of skill in this area.

I have on two coats of Sinful Colors Happy Ending. For the design I used Catrice Raspberry fields forever. I love the green base but the raspberry was not the best colour on top. On its own it is a gorgeous raspberry red but that brightness didn't translate onto the nail which is a shame.

 Not really happy with the result :( I had high hopes for this one.

Cuti-CLUE-les

**Giveaway** China Glaze and Emergency Stylfile

Hey all,

After a mix up with an order at the Beauty Emporium I ended up with 2 polishes that I didn't order. Stephanie was kind enough to give both China Glaze Calypso Blue and China Glaze For Audrey to me for a giveaway. A while back Emma from Beauty Matters also gave me the emergency stylfile to include in a giveaway so I thought I would combine the two for ye today. Both are Irish companies and definitely deserve a look. They both stock brands that are really hard to find in Ireland for a good price.


a Rafflecopter giveaway

This is open to residents of Ireland only.  It will run until the 7th of June so ye have a good month to enter. If ye are under 18 then please get your parents permission before ye enter.  I hope ye like it!

Cuti-CLUE-les