Nail Design of the Week

This was my first design with the new nails gems I ordered from Etsy. 

Other products used: 

Essie's 'mod square', Nicole by OPI's 'Confetti Fun', Sally Hansen's 'big matte top coat' 

Manna sheer glo shimmer lotion review

When I first received this product in my Ipsy bag I wasn't sure what I would use it at all. I assume that it was a product that is intended to be mixed in with your foundation before application-- which is something I don't need as my MAC foundation has a dewy finish.

One day after I left my makeup behind at a friends house, I was left without a highlighter so I decided to use my new Manna sheer glo shimmer lotion. I squeezed a small amount onto my finger and gently dabbed it onto the top of my cheek bone. The light pinkish tone of the lotion added the subtlest shimmer and tint, and immediately became my new favourite day-to-day highlighter product.

I would not recommend using this product if you are trying to achieve a more dramatic contour/highlight look as it is quite faint-- but I think it is perfect to wear to work (less is more!) I have not seen this product in any stores, but I will definitely be looking hard for it as I am sure my tiny sample will be gone soon. Thanks Ipsy!

Sally Hansen Top Coats

I have recently stumbled upon a pair of AMAZING top coats. The new Sally Hansen 'Big Shiny Top Coat' and 'Big Matte Top Coat'. First off, I've got to say that I love the packaging of these top coats. The packaging is what originally attracted me to the product as I hadn't heard anything about them before.

I don't have tons to say about these top coats other than the 'Big Matte Top Coat' makes any nail polish (that I've used so far) perfectly matte; and the 'Big Shiny Top Coat' makes everything suuuuuuper shiny.

I will be showing some of my matte nail designs in the near future!