Korean Beauty Haul ft. Holika Holika, Skinfood & Etude House!

Hey guys!

So today I have a haul to share from Toronto based Korean beauty site Momomango.com!

I've been curious to try Asian makeup & skincare for awhile now (especially Skin79 brand) and Momomango carries a really great selection of products from some more popular brands such as Etude House, Skin79, Holika Holika, Skinfood etc. In particular I'd been wanting to try an authentic Korean BB cream and from what I learned, Skin79 seems to be the most popular so I decided to go with this brand.

My order arrived very quickly (a matter of days) and came neatly packaged in a small square box. Inside the flap was a handwritten note along with some sweets (which I promptly ate) and my invoice was folded into a tiny pouch filled with samples! All of these added touches are major bonus points in my book c : 

My order consisted of Skin79 Diamond Prestige BB Cream w SPF25, Holika Holika Strawberry Pore Cover Powder w SPF50, Skinfood Rose Essence Lip Balm and Skinfood Chlorella Clear Nose Pore Strip.

The first product I ordered was this Skin79 Diamond Prestige BB Cream. The Diamond Prestige formula contains SPF25, whitening properties (to help even skin discolouration) and wrinkle improvement. It also contains a ton of other ingredients to help benefit the skin such as Arbutin, Collagen & Aloe Vera. The list of ingredients includes Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl & Coral powders as well but I am a bit skeptical of that!

Now, can we please just all admire the packaging for a moment?! I LOVE it! It's very smart and efficient with the pump design and perfect for traveling. Also loving the fact that it's pink! Note: This is the smaller travel version, not the full size.

I decided to go with the Diamond Prestige BB Cream mostly because it was the lightest of the Skin79 creams I had seen swatched. Once it oxidizes, the shade adjusts to match my skintone fairly well and offers light to medium coverage with a very dewy, luminous finish (maybe from the diamond powder lol).

This BB cream is perfect for everyday wear bc it has a slightly build-able formula. I can apply this in place of a moisturizer in the morning and look "done", even on days when I don't wear makeup.

The next product I picked up is Holika Holika Strawberry Pore Cover Powder with SPF50. This adorable pink sphere is not only pretty but contains SPF50 which is unheard of in Western beauty products!

I also love the little puff it comes with and will be reusing the container when the powder runs out.

It's a very finely milled, loose powder meant to mattify pores and has a sort of HD finish to it. It's a very light shade and can become chalky very easily if you apply too much so I recommend using a fluffy powder brush when using this product.

As a comparison, it really reminds me of Benefits' Camouflage powder concealer.

The last two products are from the brand Skinfood. I ordered this Rose Essence Lip Balm because again, the packaging drew me in! I loved the little cherub on the lid and the rose gold/copper pink tin is also pretty & reusable.

It really is an amazing lip balm though! The product itself is a translucent baby pink rose scented balm.

I was prompted to get this product after hearing Elle Fowler (Allthatglitters21), Ingrid Nielsen Missglamorazzi) & Fleur De Force (FleurDeForce) -all YouTube gurus- talking about Dior Creme De Rose lipbalm.

The problem is that Dior Creme De Rose is about $35 and Skinfood Rose Essence is only $10. I haven't been able to do a comparison between the two ingredient lists so I'm not sure if they're the same but from swatches, they look very similar. If you like the scent of rose, you will LOVE this lipbalm but fair warning, if you're sensitive than this might not be the best balm for you.

Lastly, I picked up a blackhead clearing pore strip from Skinfood. The Chlorella Nose Clear Patch contains Chlorella extract which is a type of green sea algae used in skincare. According to eHow.com chlorella bonds to toxins and helps remove impurities in the skin.

Basically, you use it the same way all pore strips work. Wash your face, dampen your nose bridge & apply the strip. Then wait until it dries & rip those blackheads out of their happy home ^__^

So, that's it for the haul! Thank you so much for checking out my haul and if you have any questions about the products please leave a comment & I will get back to you!

Items Mentioned:

Skin79 The Prestige Diamond BB Cream SPF25
http://www.momomango.com/skin79/diamond-collection-the-prestige-bb-cream-15g/
$16.99 CAD

Holika Holika Strawberry Pore Cover Powder SPF50
http://www.momomango.com/pore-cover-powder-spf50-pa/
$14.99 CAD

Skinfood Rose Essence Lip Balm
http://www.momomango.com/skin-food/rose-essence-lip-balm/
$9.99 CAD

Skinfood Chlorella Nose Clear Patch
http://www.momomango.com/skin-food/Chlorella-Nose-Clear-Patch.html
$.99 CAD

NOTD: Sally Hansen Diamond Strength "Black Tie"

Welcome to another Manicure Monday! This week I'm wearing "Black Tie" from Sally Hansens' Diamond Strength collection. "Black Tie" is definitely not your average black nail polish! In fact, it's more of a peacock type of duo (trio?) chrome with hints of teal green, deep purple and gunmetal grey.

Natural light, no flash.

Pretty peacock duo chrome!

The formulation of this polish is fairly opaque but won't look "done" with just one coat. I used three to make sure there was no streaking as this is a very satiny finish and to be sure that the duo chrome effect would show up in pictures. 

Honestly, that proved to be quite difficult as it was nearly impossible for me to capture all the different shades going on in this polish. 

Daylight (w flash)

No flash, under table lamp.

You can see in the above pics that it gradates. At some angles it appears satin black, at others it looks like a satin purple with pink shimmer. Sometimes it appears a teal green or blue and then sometimes it appears a more gunmetal grey. This polish is definitely a chameleon!

It actually reminds me of Essies' "For The Twill Of It" (fall '13 collection), O.P.Is' "Peace & Love & O.P.I" (San Francisco fall '13 collection) and O.P.Is' "Not Like The Movies". Not to mention Essence Cosmetics' "Chic Reloaded". So many dupes to choose from c :

Is it pink, teal or purple?!

Obviously it's all of the above!

Sally Hansen should change the name from "Black Tie" to "Chameleon". Maybe even "Tahitian Pearl" ^_^

Regardless of what way I look at it, I'm mesmerized! If you're looking for dupes of Essie & O.P.I or maybe just want something different in your collection, this might be the nail polish for you. 

Are you into vampy polishes? Tell me what you think down below! 

xo ~Honeybee

Makeup Swap!

Today I wanted to share some items I received in a recent makeup swap with fellow beauty blogger & YouTuber, Ms. Judixo.

Actually if I'm being honest, not so much recently. It was awhile ago and I'm only getting around to posting it now. I was also very behind on mailing my half of the swap which I felt terrible about & made a point of letting Judi know. In any case, better late than never so let's just get into what Ms. Judi sent me!

So much pretty!

In exchange for some Canadian beauty products (Vichy & Annabelle), I had asked her to send me some Maybelline Color Whispers. I was having a hard time getting my hands on these lippies because anywhere I went they were either sold out or had been opened and were unsanitary. The two shades she sent me were #60 Petal Rebel (as seen in the ads) & #65 Pink Possibilities.

Petal Rebel & Pink Possibilities.

Petal Rebel is a pale bubble gum shade of pink whereas Pink Possibilities is more of a rose colour with a hint of fuscia. Both are sheer but buildable and pigmented at the same time.

Judi was also kind enough to include some extra lip products as well as a small collection of samples. I was excited to find the miniature Jouer lip gloss as I am obsessed with all things mini -especially mini makeup! ^_^

A girl can always use more lip products...

As I said, there was a small collection of samples including some from MUFE, Revlon and Maybelline. I also was happy to find a eyeshadow sample from Sugarpill Cosmetics as I've been curious to try this brand for awhile!

How adorable is that little kitty tho?!

So, that's it for my makeup swap items! I was happy with everything I received and hopefully Judi is enjoying the items I sent her way. Be sure to check out her blog here: http://judixo.blogspot.com/

What do you think? Have you ever done a swap or would you consider doing one? Let me know in the comments below & thanks for stopping by c:

xo ~ Honeybee

Fall Wish List ♥

Recently I was over on Elle Fowlers' beauty blog (dreaminginblush.com) reading her "Fall Wish List" post which, admittedly, has inspired me to create my own little list of "fall wants"!

Now, by no means do I need more clothing, makeup, accessories or decor but it's still fun to browse around. Plus, it's important research because every girl needs to wish from time to time ^_^

Please note: The captions below each image are linked to the coordinating website & product. Some items may no longer be available.  I *am not affiliated* with anything mentioned in this post ♥


For The Home...

Nesting Owls measuring bowls Pier 1 Imports

I'm not certain if owls are still "in" or
not but these adorable nesting owl
bowls are always welcome in my
kitchen!

This set from Pier 1 Imports also has a matching utensil holder (here) and cookie jar (here).

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Mason Candle Bath & Body Works

This Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Candle from Bath & Body Works is one of my favorite candles to burn during autumn.




It's one of their top-selling fall candles and for good reason. It smells divine!

Stacking Floral Coffee Mugs from Pier 1 Imports

Fall isn't complete without a warm beverage and a cute mug to go with it!




These stackable floral coffee mugs would look so pretty sitting on the counter and the colours are perfect for the season.

For The Bath...

 It never fails that every fall and winter I start to crave LUSH baths. This is one of the few things I will actually splurge on every now and again just because their goodies are too good to pass up!

My favorite LUSH "bath cocktail" goes something like this:

LUSH Honey Bee Bath Bomb

This little bath bomb smells heavenly. It also leaves my skin feeling softer, smoother and sweetly scented like a warm toffee candy.
Yum!

LUSH Honey, I Washed The Kids! 

I love using "Honey I Washed The Kids" in place of shave gel because the lather is so creamy and gets you squeeky clean at the same time.

Mange Too Edible Massage Bar

Mange Too solid lotion massage bar is the perfect follow-up to Honey Bee bath bomb. It's very nourishing and contains honey, white chocolate and other hydrating "good-for-your-skin" oils.


It also smells so good you could eat it and according to the LUSH website, you CAN!



 *Eat at your own risk* I would not recommend consuming this massage bar mainly bc it's full of beeswax and shea butter. Not very tasty.





For The Closet...

My closet does not need additions anytime soon but it never hurts to browse around the interwebz doing some virtual window shopping, right?!

Slouchy Grey "LOVE" Sweater F21

There really is nothing like a cute slouchy sweater to keep warm and cozy.

This adorable knit sweater from Forever21 says it all...

L♥VE!

Metallic I.D Bracelet Trio F21

This trio of i.d bracelets from Forever21 is somehow both adorable and edgy at the same time.





It also may or may not have made its way into my shopping cart!

Penarwen Boots ALDO Shoes

How gorgeous is this pair of leather boots from ALDO Shoes?!




Worn with some dark wash skinnies and a loose knit sweater = My perfect Autumn outfit!




However, I will be admiring these from afar due to the fact that they retail for $150. I just cannot afford it at the moment. #sadface






So that's it! I hope you've enjoyed browsing through my Fall Wish List and that it gives you some inspiration for the season ahead c:

Do you have anything you've been wishing for lately? Let me know in the comments below!
xo ~ Honeybee

NOTD: L.A Colors Color Craze "Cactus"

Welcome to my first "Mani Monday" post!

I've gotten into the habit of changing my polish once a week (usually on Sunday evening during episodes of Breaking Bad) so I'm hoping that these posts will become a regular part of my blog.

This week I'm wearing Cactus from L.A Colors makeup line which is a gorgeous metallic, shimmering khaki green shown here:

With September already upon us I was in the mood for something a little bit darker to help ease myself into the fall season. Cactus is a metallic khaki green with very fine gold, green, and orange micro shimmer in a black-ish blue base. It instantly reminded me of Butter Londons' Wallis nail polish from several fall seasons ago. Dupe alert!

Isn't it gorgeous?!

The formula is fairly opaque but I applied 3 coats of polish just to make sure the coverage was even. Then I went over it with Revlons' Quick Dry topcoat. Honestly, I'm totally IN LOVE with this shade!

Can't believe I found this by accident at my local dollar store. L.A Colors may be inexpensive but is definitely a great find. Which reminds me... I have to go back and pick up more of these polishes ^_^

Have you tried any L.A Colors polishes or makeup products? If so, what do you recommend? Let me know your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below c:

xo ~Honeybee

Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque Review

I was at the evil empire Walmart recently, wandering the skincare aisle and debating a repurchase of St. Ives Firming Clay Mask. Normally this is the face mask I have on hand at all times but ever since using LUSHs' Cupcake Fresh Face Mask, I haven't found anything else that compared.

St. Ives is good, don't get me wrong! It's just that now I know there are options out there and as lovely as LUSH Cupcake is, it's hard for me to obtain because my LUSH always runs out of it. In any case, I've been on the hunt for a new & improved clay mask for my combination/oily skin.

Enter Montagne Jeunesse. I stumbled across their display at the end of the skincare aisle and let's just say I got excited. I hadn't seen or used these masks since high school but have fond memories of them so I decided to pick one up. (sidenote: sheet masks = *so much fun* at sleepovers!)

Montagne Jeunesse have quite a large selection of face masks, from peel-offs to ones that self-warm, sheet masks and several kinds of clay masks. Needless to say it was hard to make a choice but I was very stoked when I spotted the chocolate mask. I've read blogs and reviews comparing this mask to my beloved LUSH Cupcake FFM so I had to find out for myself.

For Science! ^_^

The packaging itself is a simple pouch/envelope design which in some ways is convenient and in other ways is inconvenient. I like that there isn't a ton of wasteful packaging and that the pouch is sanitary however it's a bit difficult to dispense the product. This can be kind of frustrating especially since I found there was enough product for several applications. It would be nice to see some kind of perforation to divide the envelope into two halves. Just a wacky idea...

The ingredients are -for the most part- natural which is always a bonus and another awesome feature of Montagne Jeunesse products. Vegetarian approved, mostly vegan friendly, not tested on animals, paraben free. What's not to love?!

The two most distinct features of this mask are #1: the colour & #2: the scent. The chocolate mask is brown which, for me was... interesting to apply. Brown is definitely not my favorite colour so putting this on my face felt a little awkward but the texture and scent more than make up for the colour! Literally, this mask looks, feels and smells like chocolate mousse. Yum, right?!

Ingredients: purified water, kaolin clay, illite / mediterranean clay, glycerin, glyceryle stearate SE, bentonite clay, theobroma cacao seed butter, ceteareth -20, shea butter, cocoa shell powder, sea salt, glucose, lactoperoxidase, citric acid, glucose oxidase, CI77419, CI177492, CI177499 (iron oxides)

Before I applied the mask, I went through my regular skincare routine of removing my makeup, using a foaming cream cleanser and Olay Professional Face Brush. Next, I exfoliated further with St. Ives Apricot Scrub to clear any dead skin and prep for the mask.

The mask texture was very smooth and creamy and applied easily. Compared to Cupcake, this one is not lumpy or as dry in texture. After I applied a generous layer it took about 15 minutes to set and harden but it wasn't too tight or uncomfortable.

EXTREME CLOSEUP 0__0

When it came to rinsing my face, this is where things got messy. The colour of the mask seemed to stain my wash cloth and the sink was also a bit dirty looking but it really was no big deal. I followed up with my witch hazel toner and let my face dry naturally without any moisturizer.

Points To Mention:

• Scent is amazing!
• Texture is lovely and smooth.
• Sets/dries fairly well.
• Perfect for normal, combination and oily skin types.
• Clears pores & reduces visibility.
• Would *NOT* recommend for sensitive or allergic skin types.

The result:

My face felt *extremely* soft and smooth! My pores were visibly & significantly cleared and my skin felt tighter without feeling uncomfortable or overly dry. I must admit I was really happy with the results and will be certainly picking up more of these masks!


Overall, I was very impressed by this little envelope and would recommend everyone go check these masks out!


Find out more about Montagne Jeunesse at their website here: http://www.montagnejeunesse.com/

Sephora V.I.B Beauty Insider Birthday Mini Makeup!

Hey guys! A new blog post is long overdue, this I know. However, it was my birthday several weeks ago and I've been dying to share the new Beauty Insider birthday mini with you guys so here we go...

Even the packaging is adorable ❤

Every year Sephora collaborates with a cosmetics company to create a mini makeup birthday gift for their Beauty Insider members. For 2013, Sephora has teamed up with Benefit Cosmetics to bring us this adorable beauty duo called "Real Birthday Turn - Ons!".


The duo includes a miniature of their very popular "They're Real" mascara and mini "Watts Up highlighter. I must also note that both of these samples are very generous at 3.0 grams for the mascara & 2.5 grams for the highlighter!

^_^ Watts Up! & They're Real! ^_^

Becoming a Beauty Insider* is really easy, really simple and best of all FREE! It also means that every year during your birth month, you're entitled to a miniature makeup item free with no purchase necessary.

Who doesn't want & love free makeup on their birthday?!

I'm extremely excited to test these little babies! Especially the mini Watts Up highlighter as I've already got the full size of They're Real (and will say it really is an amazing mascara).

Are you a Sephora Beauty Insider? Will you be signing up and getting your own birthday freebie? Let me know what you think down below ❤

*You can sign up to become a Beauty Insider here:
 https://www.sephora.com/profile/MyAccount/beautyInsider/beautyInsider.jsp

Beauty Sample Sunday: Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara

I received this sample (along with several others) in an order I made quite awhile ago & am only getting around to testing them out now. I know it's terrible but that's what happens when you "collect" makeup ^_^

The description on the Smashbox website reads:

What it is:
A volumizing and lengthening mascara.

What it does:
Inspired by Smashbox's on-set technique of layering fiber mascara over volumizing mascara for the biggest, longest lashes on camera, Full Exposure Mascara creates a 104% increase in lash volume for scene-stealing lashes at every angle without smudging, clumping, or flaking.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens

What else you need to know:
This formula contains the natural properties of olive oil to keep lashes silky soft. A combination of synthetic and natural waxes creates softer and flexible coverage and keeps lashes from becoming brittle.

The sample wand is rather short which I found rather frustrating to work with. The brush itself is basically a large spiral bristle which looks like nothing special either (in my honest opinion). For both of those reasons the application was kind of messy and difficult.

The formula definitely ran on the wet side which I'm also normally not a fan of. However, it was a nice black colour that set well on my lashes and I didn't notice much clumping or flaking which are pretty important factors when it comes to mascara!

Excuse my brows/eye area, not wearing makeup!

I was tired when I took this pic :P

You can that the mascara hasn't done much to separate my lashes or provide much volume either. There was very minimal clumping, only a teeny tiny bit on the left outer corner of my lashes. To me, this is a very natural finish, "daytime" mascara. I certainly didn't see a "104% increase in volume"!

This mascara retails for $19.50 for 0.38 oz on the Sephora website here:

http://www.sephora.com/full-exposure-mascara-P284701 


To be honest, I liked this mascara but don't think it's worth $20. Having said that, if you prefer a high end, more natural mascara than this might be the one for you.

 3.5/5 ^_^

Beauty Sample Sunday: Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Duo!

Hi there!

As per usual, I'm late making this blog post  -__-

This time though, I'm blaming the lateness on family members. Namely, my father who came into town this weekend unannounced. Gotta love when the parentals show up without warning! Anyway, bla bla bla, get to it right?!

I'm going to be talking about a makeup "mini" I received wayyy back (almost a yeat ago) from Sephora which was part of their Beauty Insider Birthday Gift for 2012.

(photo credits to google images & Beautezine.com)

This adorable duo was a miniature of the quite popular Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Lip Balm. There is also a Rose tinted lip balm in the duo. Both of these contain SPF 15 and are 2.2 grams each. The packaging of the product is identical to the larger version, a plastic tube which is coated or covered in a metal finish. I personally am a *huge* lover of anything minature so I automatically loved this sample!

The product itself is basically a stick lip balm. The "Rose" one in the pink tube is tinted a slight pinky color where the other darker tube is just a clear lip balm.

The following information is from the Fresh website:

Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15 moisturizes, protects, and smoothes the lips with a proprietary blend of moisture-preserving sugar, nourishing precious oils, antioxidant-rich polyphenols, and essential SPF protection. Fresh’s #1 best-seller, Sugar Lip treatment SPF 15 is proven to provide 6 hours of significant moisture for soft, supple, and youthful lips. Its sublime texture and addictive citrus flavor make it positively irresistible.
 

Key ingredients:
-Sugar, a natural humectant, prevents moisture loss
 
"A superior blend of nourishing oils, including meadowfoam and black currant seed oils, deeply moisturize dry areas."

 Description for Rose Tinted Balm:
  
Sugar Rosé Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15 moisturizes, protects, and smoothes the lips while leaving a rosy tint with a proprietary blend of moisture-preserving sugar, nourishing precious oils, antioxidant-rich polyphenols, and essential SPF protection. It is proven to provide 6 hours of significant moisture for soft, supple, and youthful lips. The unique formula also offers buildable coverage to customize a sheer or rich hue and is the perfect partner to the best-selling Sugar Lip treatment SPF 15.
 

Key ingredients:
-Sugar, a natural humectant, prevents moisture loss 
-Grapeseed polyphenols protect, smooth, and soften

I was desperate for something that would heal my dry, chapped lips this winter so I finally put these little guys to good use!

At first I was skeptical because I know the full size of these products is $22.50/4.3g which (imho) seems a bit expensive for a lip balm. That being said, if I had the extra $20 to splurge I would certainly consider picking up one of these!

The texture was soft and creamy feeling, not waxy at all. It also didn't feel like it was sitting on top of my lips, it felt like my lips were actually being nourished and comforted. After only one or two days of using this I noticed my lips were less flakey and much more conditioned. I also really liked the light raspberry pink tint the Rose version left on my lips. It is such a pretty wash of colour!

Such a pretty light pink shade ❤

 The other bonus is the SPF 15 which I've had in other lip balms but they always manage to taste unpleasant. Not with either version of this one although both have a distinct fragrance.

If I had to describe it, I'd say it smells a bit like rose but also kind of citrus-y and slightly herbal. Personally, I didn't mind it but some people may prefer something unscented.

The only two "strikes" against this product for me are the price and I could see this lip balm easily melting during the summer. Especially in a pocket, beach bag or car because it is such a creamy balm. That could easily be fixed though by simply tossing it into the freezer for a few minutes ; )

Overall I feel like if you have the extra cash to splurge on something or are looking for a more "high end" lip balm, try this product!

Did you get the 2012 Sephora Beauty Insider Birthday mini? Have you tried any Fresh products?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments ❤

Beauty Sample Sunday: LUSH Dream Cream!

Happy Sunday everyone! Hope you're enjoying the weekend so far. Today I'll be reviewing the LUSH Dream Cream Body Lotion.

Most of the time when I visit LUSH, I know what I want. I don't venture too far into their products because really I'm a bubble bar & Cupcake FFM junkie. This means I tend to just grab what I want and head for the register. Usually there is someone standing right there waiting to ring me up but not on this day.

For some reason the sales people at LUSH were really busy so to compensate for my waiting, the S.A apologized by giving me several different samples which I thought was really nice of her! One of which is the one I will be reviewing today, LUSH's Dream Cream body & hand cream.

LUSH sample

Texture of Dream Cream

The sample I received wasn't large enough to test as a body lotion so I decided to use it as a hand cream instead. Because it was so small, I thought it would be perfect to keep in my purse until the first time I went to use it...

At first, the scent seemed light and harmlessly "herbal" but after about 10 minutes the scent was still lingering which I wasn't a fan of. It also didn't absorb very easily. In fact it was quite greasy! The label says "lotion" but I feel like this is closer to a body butter consistency. This would never work for me as a hand lotion so it was demoted from "purse hand lotion" to "overnight hand cream" and was transferred to my bedside table!
 

"Swatch" of lotion. Even out of focus, you can see how shiny it was.

You can see the slight sheen it left on my skin.

 It did a great job of softening and smoothing my skin, and I did notice that it was helping to reduce the redness and irritation from my chapped "winter hands". The problem is that I never saw a visual improvement aside from toning down the redness. My cuticles and skin remain dry despite using this every night for the last 2-3 weeks (off and on). I also found that using this overnight was causing me to wake up sneezing with a stuffy nose. Too much fragrance for me!


Pros:
~made my hands feel softer
~reduced the redness
~improved the texture & tone of my hands

Cons:
~greasy/doesn't absorb easily
~strong "herbal" scent
~not as hydrating as I was expecting
~slightly overpriced (in my honest opinion)

If you are looking for a heavy lotion with an herbal scent than this is the product for you. In all honesty though, it's hard to say that I would recommend this product. At $26.95 CAD (for 240g), I really don't feel that LUSH Dream Cream is anymore hydrating than The Body Shop Body Butters (which are $20 for 200 ml).

LUSH Dream Cream is available on their website here:
http://www.lushusa.com/Dream-Cream/00031,en_US,pd.html?start=1&cgid=body-lotions

3.8/5  ^_^

❤ Rockstar Hearts Nail Tutorial ❤

❤ Happy Valentines Day!!! ❤

 Today I'm going to show you how to create this simple and adorable glittery hearts nail look which is just in time for Valentines Day tomorrow! 

If I can do this tutorial then trust me, anyone can do it. So, if you want to see how to get these nails then please continue reading...

Soooo cute!!! ❤

You will need nail polish remover, cotton pads/balls, nail trimmer, nail file, buffer, toothpicks or an orange stick, a plate or other non-porous surface, two different polishes and a top coat. I'm using Sally Hansen XTreme Wear in White On & Rockstar Pink and for my topcoat I'm using Essies' "Good To Go" quick dry topcoat.

I forgot to add nail polish remover & cotton pads!

 
 

• Remove any old nail polish you may be wearing (otherwise skip this step).
• Trim, file, shape and buff your nails to create a smooth surface for the polishes.
• Scrub nails with warm soapy water and a nail brush to remove any residue and dry well.
• Next, apply the base nail polish colour you are using. In this case, I used Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in "White On" 

• Next, take your second polish and pour some into a puddle on your plate or other surface.
• Then, taking either a toothpick or an orange stick, dip the end into the polish and make two small dots on your nail like this: 

2 small dots, then connect them in the middle ; )

• Now, place the stick in between the dots to "connect" them together and pull downwards *very gently*! 
• You should end up with a heart that looks like this: 

Ta-da! Cute lil' heart ^_^

• Repeat this process however many times as you want hearts on your nails! You can make bigger & smaller hearts depending on the size of the dots you make. Bigger dots = bigger hearts, smaller dots = smaller hearts ^_^ 
• Once you have completed all of your nails, go over your adorable artwork with a good topcoat. This will help seal everything in, prevent chipping and also give more glossy shine to your nails & bring out the glitter! 

That's it!! In the end you should end up with something that looks like this:

How freaking adorable is this?!

If you are a little unsure, simply practice on a piece of paper (or a set of fake nails if you have any). After I practiced a little bit, I was even able to do my right hand   ^_^   I feel so proud of that LOL! 

Please let me know if you try this nail tutorial and tweet me a pic to my Twitter account here:

 https://twitter.com/honeybee519


❤❤❤ Happy Valentines Day ❤❤❤