Weekly Manicure :) - Sailor Jupiter

Hello everyone! I didn't post the weekly manicure last week, so I shall be making up for it this week. I will try to post two manicures.  Let me show you what I had prepared last week.  The theme is Sailor Jupiter and features a polish from the Ice Cream nails collection by Etude House and Nail Stickers from Born Pretty Store.  I tried to portray the classy side of Sailor Jupiter so this look has a rather sophisticated appearance.

Products used:

Lioele Nail hardener

Etude House Ice Cream Nails in Green GR401

Nail Stickers in Gold 

Here is how to do it:

1.  Prepare your nails with a base coat and make sure it is completely dry.

2.  Apply one thick coat of Green Ice Cream polish and allow to dry completely.  This may take some time

     because of  the thickness of the polish.

3.  Choose a design from the sticker sheet and carefully peel it off and stick it onto your nail. Make sure to

     press all the edges firmly.

4.  Complete the manicure by applying a generous coat of top coat so as to seal the nail stickers in place.

 Different Lighting to try to capture the real colour of the Green Polish. 


Now you are ready to hit the streets :)

Where to buy:

You can get the Lioele Nail Hardener from Pretty&Cute by following the link on the side bar.

Get hold of the Ice Cream Nails by Etude House at W2Beauty by either following  the link on the side bar or click on the link here :) Don't forget to insert 2862205 in your registration form for a $5 voucher that you can use instantly.

As for the Nail Stickers Click on the pic below and go shop :) And don't forget to use Coupon code PCLG10 to get everything in your shopping list 10% cheaper!

My thoughts after a week:

The polish is the exact same colour as appears in the bottle and the stickers lasted pretty well for a whole week.  One has to be careful with regards to the edges. Make sure that they are completely sealed with the top coat!  I really recommend all the products that I used for this manicure as the result was very satisfying!

Here is a matching makeup look:

Basically all you need is a black liner (I used Maybelline Master Drama), Black Mascara (Maybelline One by One), Green Eyeliner (Lioele Jewel Eyeliner in Aqua Green), A pale green eyeshadow and some body glitters in gold.

I hope you enjoyed this post, till next one!

Saranghae,

Pauline

Pupa Milk Therapy Nourishing Moisturizer S.O.S. - Mini Review .... and more!

Hello Again! Today I am going to do a mini review of a moisturizer by Pupa - Milk Therapy Nourishing Moisturizer S.O.S.  I had been given this sample by a friend a long time ago and decided to finally give it a try :) You will have to look for it in your local perfumeries or else a wide search on the internet might get you to it.  I only found it on one Italian website and they are saying that it is out of stock!

 

My sample pouch is  not large, but I have been using it for a week now and I think there is still enough left for another week. I only apply it once every morning (I am not a big cream fan so the less the better for me)

My Experience:

This cream is supposed to nourish and moisturize dry skin, in fact it says that is it suitable for dry and dehydrated skin. I do feel my skin a little lighter and smoother but it is not exactly hydrated.  The cream is absorbed by the skin rather fast so application is quick, and it immediately feels fresh with a subtle smell of coconut.  Personally I love coconut smell, and I simply enjoy how when the wind blows in my face I smell the coconut of the moisturizer all day! For me the scent is not overwhelming, however, some people tend to find it rather irritating so this may be pose a little problem, since I do not know whether the people surrounding me like it or not. There is always the thought that someone will smell the coconut and think that I took a shower in it, at the back of my mind when I wear this cream!  The smooth feeling lasts all day but the cooling effect is rather a momentary experience. It does not feel like clogging the skin either, although sometimes I do feel my cheeks pulling a little.  It also helps my blusher stay on longer too, which is a bonus.

Overall Rating:

Pros:

• Refreshing and cooling effect is enjoyable
• Easily absorbed by the skin and doesn't feel tacky - fast application
• Little amount needed to cover all the face 
• Leaves a smooth skin

Cons:

• Coconut smell might not be to everyone's liking
• Hydration and Nourishment are not exactly felt. Skin may pull at times.
• Difficult to find online and probably hard to find in stores as well.
• Italian brand so can be slightly pricey!

 

So all in all I think that this product deserves a 3 Diamond Rating.  I will not be buying the full product because apart from the fact that it is hard to come by, I still have a stack of moisturizers and day creams to try out and this one I think that is not exactly the perfect one for me.  I will finish off the sample pouch though as I like  the smooth feeling and the coconut breeze :)

A Little Update :)

This week I decided to finally purchase a present FROM ME TO ME for being such a good girl and save up on my motor insurance :) I hopped into the W2Beauty online store and got myself all of SHINee's Be My Princess Minime perfumes!!!! I wasn't sure which one to buy and then I stumbled on an offer which said that I could have all 5 for the price of 4 and forgot all about the choosing part :) I also had a $5 coupon that I earned on sign up so I ended saving a further $5 on the whole deal which is super :)

Here is the link to the product page and if you want your $5 sign-up coupon insert this code: 2862205  when registering your account and you will be able to use it immediately :)

As if that wasn't enough, I checked out he Born Pretty Store and got myself some Holographic Nail Polish and Nail Art water stickers and embossed ones too.  As soon as I get them I will post a full haul here with pictures and links and then you are sure to see some manicures using these goodies :)  I should be receiving a parcel from another store with some Etude House polishes as well which means more manicure ideas :)

Thanks again for reading and don't forget to follow using Bloglovin whose icon is on the top right corner of this page! GFC will soon be off so it is better to migrate all your blogs.

Annyeonghigyeseyo!
Pauline