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Posts for May 15th 2012

Shiseido Sale Starting Tomorrow (16th & 17th May)!

By icyabstract · May 15, 2012 · 2 Comments ·

Just got this in my mail and since it's still fairly early and (I hope) everyone is still online, I thought I would share.

The Shiseido sale will take place from 10am to 8pm on the 16th and 17th of May at their office - Orchard Building (above H&M)

I've not dropped by a Shiseido sale prior and don't think I can also make it this time around but for those heading there,

Happy Shopping!

Filed in: promo / giveaway
Tagged with: Sale, Shiseido, promotion

Goodies / On My Nails: Nails Inc Magnetic Polish

By icyabstract · May 15, 2012 · 3 Comments ·

I am still very much a noob when it comes to magnetic polishes but I would like to think that the first experience has taught me well enough and with a little help from Scrangie's 101, I am ready to take on these magnetic wonders again.

I say wonders because if you watch the polish 'transform' when you hold the magnet over it, it's quite adorable to see it all shuffle into place.

I had received 3 Nails Inc Magnetic Nail Polish from Watsons and boy am I glad to have more magnetic fun to play with!

The shades I received are Trafalgar Square, Whitehall and Houses of Parliament.

A very lovely choice of shades and all of which I would certainly pick out for myself.

Though of them all, somehow I was drawn towards the simple silver that is Trafalgar Square and just had to swatch it and have it on the minute I was done snapping shots of the bottles.

I'm sure most are rather acquainted to Nails Inc but nonetheless, here are bits of info about the product.

The magnetic portion is a cap above the actual nail polish's 'wand'. Very much like Chanel, Dior or other polishes where you remove the cap first and then work with a separate grip for application.

Somehow, with the metallic finish, I anticipated that the polish would start out sheer so I layered on 1 coat of it first with no hurry to work the magnetic magic.

As I had expected, it's better to lay down 1 thin coat first and leave it as is, sort of like a base.

It's still a gorgeous metallic silver nonetheless, yes?

So with the second coat, I did the whole magnetic frenzy of applying a coat and quickly holding the magnetic cap over.

I like how with the Nails Inc one (in comparison to Golden Rose which I featured before), there is a little 'stub' on the cap which allows you to rest that portion on the finger to comfortably hold the magnet over the nail.

I hope that makes good sense but I'm also certain most of you already know what I am talking about. If not, scroll up and look for the stubby bit on the cap and it would make sense!

So here's 2 coats with the magnetic wavy effect (no topcoat).

Due to the metalic finish of the polish, this turned out to be a royal pain to photograph. Mainly because I was trying to avoid a glare or sheen to better showcase the magnetic waves.

Pictures can't capture the dimension this polish possesses and it's honestly a lot prettier in person. Do check these Nails Inc Magnetic Polishes out at Watsons' My Vanity Box if you haven't already!

I've worn this manicure for a good week now (without a top coat) and only after Day 5 do I notice some tip-wear.

Guess that's sign for me to explore my stash and change my manicure!

Nails Inc is available at Watsons' My Vanity Box (at select stores), retailing at S$21.90 each.

 

Thanks for reading! Are Magnetic Polishes your thing or passing on this nail trend?

 

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