By Audrey Dao, on May 21st, 2010,
Sephora by OPI Nail Colour Drying Drops ($14)
A fast, effective final step that quickly dries nail color.
Sephora by OPI Nail Colour Drying Drops dry nails to the touch in one minute, and completely in five minutes, with just one or two drops per nail. They’re perfect for the woman who needs to polish and go! As an added bonus, nourishing ingredients, vitamin E and jojoba oil keep nails in top condition.
My Thoughts:
When it comes to patience regarding waiting for nail polish to dry, I have none. I can never sit still long enough for the polish to dry. As a result, I am always on the hunt for fast drying polishes. So when I came across Sephora by OPI Nail Colour Drying Drops, I had to try it out. I am so glad I did. It really truly works! Apply nail color. Wait about a minute and apply the drying drops. Wait another 10 minutes and your nails are dry. I also like that it prevents chipping. At least I like to think it does because I didn’t experience any chipping. The downside? The price. I think it’s a bit overpriced.
By Audrey Dao, on August 13th, 2009,
Sephora By OPI Nail Colour Remover ($5)
What it is:
A travel-size version of non-drying nail color remover that quickly and effectively removes even the darkest shades of nail lacquer.
What it does:
Sephora by OPI Nail Colour Remover To Go is a fast, gentle nail polish remover without harsh, drying effects or the tell-tale white residue left behind by traditional acetone nail polish removers. The superior formula contains grape seed oil, vitamin E, and extracts of sea kelp and aloe vera, making it more effective than traditional formulas.
It’s now available in a tiny size to easily tote in your travel cosmetics bag.
What else you need to know:
It completely removes nail color without drying and leaves cuticles soft and smooth. It leaves behind a unique antioxidant-rich moisturizing complex that conditions cuticles and combats dryness. The formula’s pleasant fragrance bears no resemblance to the harsh scent traditional nail polish remover.
My Thoughts:
This stuff is Ah-Maz-Ing! Seriously amazing! I love how it removes the polish instantly (took only 3 swipes to remove dark red polish!) and quick drying. It also doesn’t have that strong acetone smell either. The best part? When you’re wiping off the polish with the cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover, the cotton strands don’t stick to your nail when you’re wiping off the nail polish. Even though it is $5 for this bottle, it really is worth it. You save so much time and cotton balls. It’s wipe, wipe, and wipe. Viola! You’re done!
By Audrey Dao, on July 2nd, 2009,
Sephora Brand Smokey Eyes Palette ($38)
Smoky Eyes Palette ($50 Value)
What it is:
An all-in-one kit to create sultry, smoldering eyes.
What it does:
The Sephora Brand Smoky Eyes Palette gives you the tools and instructions you need to achieve the classic smoky eye in six easy steps. It’s the ultimate sexy look made beautifully mistake proof!
What else you need to know:
- Four 0.07 oz eyeshadow shades
- Black eyeliner pencil
- 0.1 oz Gradual Volume Black Mascara
- Double-sided brush/sponge-tip applicator
- All in a smart, handy palette equipped with explanatory pictures and a mirror. Take the makings of a stunning look wherever you go with this essential ensemble you simply can’t miss.
My Thoughts:
This palette is perfect for learning and perfecting smoky eyes. Each of the eye shadows has a number imprinted into the shadows to help you know the order of application. It also comes with step-by-step instructions to help you through the process. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get it right away. Remember: practice makes perfect and always use a light-hand when applying shadows. It’s easier to add more than remove. The shadows are really pigmented, especially the black. You can’t buy the eye shadows separately and are long lasting.
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