Nars Nail Polish

What it is:
A new, improved formula of NARS Nail Polish for long-lasting, durable, glossy nails.

What it does:
This season, the NARS Nail Polish line debuts a new longwearing formula that provides a tough, chip-resistant finish with UV protection to prevent polish discoloration.

What else you need to know:
For best results, apply NARS Base Coat before applying color, then use the quick-drying NARS Top Coat for a shining finish. NARS Nail Polish is Toluene, Formaldehyde and DBP Free.

I love the Arabesque and Dovima shades!

$15.00 NARS Nail Polish Arabesque

One of my favorite products this season - I haven’t yet reviewed on this site.  And I’m not sure why I never got around to reviewing it, because it’s a daily staple for me.  My hands are always dry this time of year, with my cuticles suffering the most!  Earlier this year I found a Burt’s Bees product that is absolute amazing.  (And aren’t all Burt’s Bees products?) 

Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme! Get 10 perfect fingers and 10 perfect toes.

How it Works:
This natural nail treatment softens cuticles and fortifies nails. Sweet almond oil, vitamin E and cocoa butter moisturize. Then beeswax seals in the goodness. A touch of lemon oil makes your nails appear and smell incredibly clean and beautiful. And, with regular use, your nails will become stronger and dry cuticles will disappear.

How to Use It:
Massage the cream into your cuticles and nails at least once a day. For an intensive overnight cuticle treatment, apply generously to your hands and nails before bed.

Featured Ingredient
Lemon Oil — Obtained from the fresh peel of the fruit of the Citrus Lemon tree, this oil is known for its astringent and anti-irritant qualities.

$6.00 - BUY IT HERE!

Give the gift of makeup, 25 items for $25!

Includes: mascara-Black, nail polish-clear, nail polish-light red, nail polish-coral, liquid eyeliner-black, eyes shadow-butternut, eyeshadow-silver lining, candy tin-frosting fanatic, new moisture care-baby lips, new moisture care-maple sugar, super glossy-angel, super glossy-Mauve Luxe, plumping lip glaze-plum pout, plumping lip glaze-ruby kiss, hypershine gloss-joy, hypershine gloss-honey, conditioning balm -strawberry, blush-shy, blush-glow, total face brush, bronzing brush, eyeshadow brush, eyelash curler, shine erasers, and mirror. 

Give the gift of makeup, 50 items for $50!

Includes: mascara-Black, mascara-brown, nail polish-clear, nail polish-nude, nail polish-pearl pink, nail polish-light red, eye widener, tweezers, eye makeup remover pads,nail polish remover pads, mirror, liquid eyeliner-black, liquid eyeliner-coffee, eyeshadow-butternut, eyes shadow-Nouveau Neutrals, eye shadow-silver lining, eye shadow-drama, candy tin-coconut crazed, candy tin-frosting fanatic candy tin-cherry bomb, all over color stick-pink lemonade, all over color stick-persimmon, eyeliner pencil-midnight, liquid eyeliner-plum, wet gloss mascara-clear, lip liner pencil-mauve luxe, lip liner pencil-spice, new moisture-baby lips, new moisture-cherry tart, super glossy-goddess, super glossy-watermelon, plumping lip glaze-oasis, plumping lip glaze- ruby kiss, hypershine gloss-sugar plum, hypershine gloss-vixen, blush-shy, blush-glow, powder-tone 1, powder-tone 2, powder-tone 3, concealer-tone 1, concealer-tone 2, bronzer -sun kissed, bronzer-warm tan, bronzer-illuminance, total face brush,bronzing brush, eye shadow brush, concealer brush, and lip brush.

Now that’s a lot of makeup!  In case you were wanting to spend even more money, there is a $100 set as well.  Now we’re talkin!

Minx is a solid nail coating (verses existing liquid nail polishes) with the potential to revolutionize the way the world does nails!

Minx was invented by one of the three women owners who was frustrated with wearing down her nails while working at her vehicle graphics business. After six months of product development Janice partnered with Dawn, an expert in the salon industry. The two tested the product in the market and found 100% of the salons they approached were interested, tried Minx, and wanted more. Because of the uniqueness of the product word soon spread to magazines wanting to do stories on Minx. Realizing the damage that can happen when a company cannot supply demand Janice and Dawn ended the test with the conclusion they needed to set up the manufacturing facilities and infrastructure to support sales.

Dawn and Janice partnered with Lisa Delpy Neirotti, PhD, a business professor at George Washington University who has extensive contacts, knowledge and the funds needed to buy the equipment and set up the infrastructure required for Phase II; a mini launch in Southern California near Minx headquarters and manufacturing facility in San Diego, CA. Minx is also being tested in several east coast salons in the DC area.

Why Minx?
Minx solves the most significant problems with liquid nail coatings!

Industry & Product Problems Minx Solutions

Chipped nail polish
Lengthy nail polish process
Eroding profit margins
Hungry for something new
Chemicals create health concerns

Minx Solutions

Chip free
Faster
Increased profit margins
New product offering with local exclusivity
Chemical free application and removal process

For more information on Minx Nails, GO HERE!

Thanks to Makeherup reader Clare for the great review!

Green With Envy

With the holidays coming up, I was all set to show off my Christmas cheer with a trip to my manicurist and a fresh coat of NARS Zulu nail polish. Unfortunately for me, I didn’t act quick enough and Sephora is completely sold out and unsure if they will be able to re-stock in time for Christmas to meet the demand. I was devastated, but not as devastated as I was when I learned my treasured bottle of OPI-Jasper Park (now discontinued) was lost somewhere between London and Paris on a Christmas European vacation. So if you’re like me and you need finger-ly Christmas décor, have no fear, Zoya comes bearing gifts.

Zoya’s “Suvi” is an enchanting emerald green with just a hint of shimmer for some holiday glam. You better stock up now because it seems that quality green nail polish comes and goes as quickly as the holidays.

Zoya Nail Lacquer is sold in professional nail salons and specialty beauty supply stores.

$6.00 BUY IT HERE.