A great quick dry nail polish, perfect for the girl on the run. I was heading out last night to see The September Issue and realized my nails were a mess. I had only 3 minutes until I had to leave so I quickly removed the old nail polish and swept on Rimmel  60 Seconds nail polish and two minutes later I was out the door. The polish dried quickly and smoothly with no bumps or dents and looks shiny and great, I love it.

Especially great for beauty addicts with little girls, my daughter always wants her nails done but can’t sit long enough for them to dry without messing them up. Rimmel 60 second nail polish drys fast enough I can’t paint her nails and toes without the owrry of a big mess!

Rimmel London’s 60 Seconds Nail Polish

THINK: Reflective shine and lasting color for non-stop nails all summer long.

WHAT IT IS: The season’s must-have accessory. Summer is all about color, from getting a glow to sporting sunny shades. Get your nails in on the trend with Rimmel’s range of perfect polishes in megawatt colors. Whether you’re lounging poolside or strolling the city streets, bold, bright nails complement any summer ensemble.

For shine in a flash, go for Rimmel London’s 60 Seconds Nail Polish. Available in 16 shades, the must-have polish is specifically formulated to deliver high-color intensity and an even finish. The super quick-drying formula dries within 60 seconds, leaving nails with an impeccable glossy finish that lasts. Developed with water-resistant properties, 60 Seconds Vinyl Shine Nail Polish also acts as a shock absorber to prolong color—even after a dunk in the pool or a splash in the ocean. An innovative PRO-CISION brush delivers easier, quicker and more even application—just one coat of polish provides full color coverage with a finish that’s shinier than ever. New, sleek, chic and contemporary, the extra-thick glass bottle has an elegant, gleaming black cap and up-to-the-minute graphics.

60 Second Nail Polish, $3.30

I am a beach bum in the summer, even with the cooler Oregon Coast my family and I love getting out once a week if we can. Though it feels great to walk in the sand and splash in the ocean it does a number on my pedicure. Rimmel London LYCRA Wear 10 Nail Polish is a nail polish that can stand up to the abuse. Just a quick coat and your toes will look great before and after the beach trip, I am happy to find a great and inexpensive product that can stand up to the abuse of summer!

Rimmel London LYCRA® Wear 10 Nail Polish

For a shockproof shield designed to withstand summer sand and surf, try on some Lycra for size. Rimmel London LYCRA® Wear 10 Nail Polish combines Xtra Life™ LYCRA® fibers and micro-minerals, which create a durable, flexible shield to help protect against shocks and abrasions, limiting chipping and cracking. The color shield makes LYCRA® Wear 10 Polish more chip resistant than other leading lacquers, giving nails a freshly painted look for up to 10 days. The ultra-fine, ultra-flat micro-minerals also serve to fill in tiny imperfections on the nail surface, creating a uniform, perfectly smooth finish for the shiniest colour ever that lasts.

LYCRA® Wear 10 Nail Polish, $3.30

WHERE TO FIND IT: Chain drug stores and mass retailers nationwide. Visit www.RimmelLondon.com for store locations and to try the newest products with Rimmel’s exclusive Virtual Makeover Tool.

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“For me, flowers and fragrance are the perfect expression of love and commitment.”
- Vera Wang

On a wedding day, flowers symbolize romance and femininity. Vera Wang Signature and Bouquet fragrances capture the magic and beauty of a radiant, modern bride. To celebrate their timeless elegance, Vera Wang Fragrances has joined forces with Vera Wang Flowers and FTD to offer a unique gift.

With the purchase of a 3.4 oz. Vera Wang Signature or Bouquet Eau de Parfum Spray, the customer will receive a complimentary Vera Wang floral bouquet, as well as a sample of Signature. This lavish bouquet, created exclusively for this program, includes white roses, white lilies, English ivy, Queen Anne’s lace and assorted greens.

• Vera Wang Eau de Parfum Spray
  3.4 oz $90.00
• Vera Wang Bouquet Eau de Parfum Spray
  3.4 oz $90.00
  

Available in select Nordstrom stores, the promotion runs from September 18, 2009 through September 25, 2009. For more information, please visit www.ftd.com/nordstrom/verawang.

Popularity: 4% [?]

I don’t see what all the hype is about. It’s dripping wet – there’s no way to tell what her hair really looks like! I want to see her real hair dry – with products or whatever…

What do you think?

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What do you think?  I kind of like the green eyeshadow! I could never pull it off, but it looks cool on her.

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When I first heard about the Wonderbar I was intrigued, a bar of soap that starts at $40 sure it probably cleans your skin but is it worth $40? With all the great cleansers out there I wondered if it was worth the splurge, well ladies and gentleman I have been to skincare promised land and I can tell you Wonderbar is worth every penny.

I was sent a little trial bar to sample the Wonderbar, just a little slip of soap about the size of a sitck of gum folded over. My first thought about this little brown piece of soap is I am going to blow through this is 2 days. Well amazingly this stuff just goes on and on one little bar lasted over two weeks washing my face twice a day. So I can only imagine how long the big bars would last if you average out the pricer per use it’s probaly on par with most facial cleansers.

Ok so how does it work? A little brown bar of soap which is made from mud and algae derivatives, Wonderbar packs a mighty punch.  You lather and apply to your face and let it sit about 3-5 minutes it feels a little tingly as it dries and you can feel it working. After just rinse and you are just days away from starting to see the magic. First thing I noticed was my skin cleared up. Over the first  3 weeks of use my skin has gotten so clear I am truly in awe. I don’ get a ton of blemishes but I am prone to little breakouts and bumps along my hairline. Since I have been using the Wonderbar my skin has cleared up completely even the little bumps are all gone.  I have also seen a huge reduction in my pore size, I have found a bunch of products that help while you are wearing them but Wonderbar has changed my skin so much it looks good even without foundation or minimizing products. 

My oily skin is now under control Wonderbar got the perfect balance of clearing up the excessive oil without leaving my skin dry. I really wish I would have taken a before and after picture the results are dramatic especially for only 3 weeks. This is a bit of a splurge and with a self employed hubby I am personally feeling the crunch of the economy and beauty splurges are much further in between. I can tell you though this is worth the price, I now love my skin and don’t feel the need to hide it. Definitely worth the price with Wonderbar you can truly change your skin rather than covering it up with makeup.

Wonderbar

The 25gm Wonderbar from Wonderbar USA, 6-8 weeks supply, is a facial bar which is enhanced by the unique combination of Chlorey’nahre and Heilmoor clay of Austria.

$40-140 (25-80gm) 

Check out other testimonials here, the Wonderbar has some serious fans!

Popularity: 3% [?]

I had the chance to try the new Scope Outlast product line and was pleasantly surprised. First off, I’m not a huge mouthwash person because I am kind of a  wimp and hate the burning sensation. With Scope Outlast I was happy to see I could get that super minty sensation without the intense burning sensation I get from products like Listerine. 

The toothpaste is also great I love really bold mint flavor and this once again was the perfect amount of mint without the burning sensation. My teeth feel and look sparkly clean and white!

My favorite of the line has the be the Oral B  Scope Outlast flossing picks. I am so bad at flossing I generally only floss a day or two before my dentist appointment to pretend like I am a good girl and then a few days after while the warnings of not flossing are fresh in my mind. I have the best of intentions to floss but it just seems like such a pain. With the Oral B Scope Outlast floss picks I could easily floss while watching the news it was super easy and doesn’t hurt a bit. It is actually a little fun and the minty flavor tastes great. Who knows maybe next time I visit the dentist I won’t have to lie about being an avid flosser!

Scope Outlast

• Scope Outlast with Outlast technology
• Breath Feels Fresh Up to 5x Longer vs. Brushing Alone
• Gives you the confidence to get even closer

Available at your local drugstore, Target, Walgreens etc.

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I was sent this new nail polish to try a while ago, and to be honest I wasn’t in a hurry to try it. It’s Matte, and to me – that seems really strange in a nail polish!

I’m sitting here at my desk yesterday staring at the nail polish, and decided to give it a go.  Right off the bat I noticed two things.  First of all, it’s AMAZING going on. You don’t need any base coat – or top coat, and one layer of polish is all it takes. It goes on wonderfully.  Second thing I noticed is that it dries almost immediately. I looked down, and the wet polish had dried into a beautiful red matte color.

The color I’m wearing is Posh, and it’s in the MatteVelvet 2009 line. There are two other awesome colors in this line – check them out here!

I love this stuff! If you are looking for something new, I highly recommend this! I had several people via twitter (are you not following us yet? Follow us at @makeherup) ask me to send pictures of what my nails looked like.  The whole matte look is hard to capture in a picture, but I tried!! I don’t have glorious nails, but you get the idea.

MATTEVELVET nail color by Zoya is not intended to be worn with a base coat, top coat or speed dryer of any kind. Due to the unique matte formulation, color is not as long wearing as traditional nail color. A completely clean, dry nail surface yields the best results for matte nail color wear. For best results make sure to always prepare the nail with Zoya Remove+ (3-in-1 nail polish removed, nail plate cleaner and new color prep.) prior to applying color.

Only $6!! Buy it here!

Popularity: 7% [?]