Review: Australis "Vampy".

Hey my Lovelies!

Today we are getting a little vampy! 

With Australis' "Vampy" of course! This polish is a stunning red jelly with a slight creaminess. It contains red micro glitters which gives the polish a slight texture (like 'Liquid Sand') once dried.

The formula is really pigmented and surprisingly it dries semi-matte. It is the traditional woman's red nail with a twist, it loves breaking the rules. "Vampy" becomes opaque in 2 coats and has an incredible drying time which is really convenient for the strong, successful and powerful woman that is in the heart of every woman.

I say that this polish should be one of the staple polishes in every woman's collection. So go out and grab it for yours...

xoxo
Queen Bee

Review: BYS "Temperamental"

Hello all of my lovelies!

Today I am reviewing the super-gorgeous "Temperamental" by BYS Cosmetics.

As you can see above, "Temperamental" is a summery neon pink that would look good on everyone and anyone. This polish not only consists of the Barbie-licious pink, but also a silver micro glitter that gives the colour a pearled glow that appears when the sun hits it.

The formula of the  polish was relatively easy to work with, it only needed 3 coats to be fully opaque (the 3rd was not necessary but was added to even out the look of the polish). It also dries semi-matte, which was unexpected result as it wasn't specified on the bottle. 

As a summary, this polish, like many of the BYS range is fantastic value for money at $4.00 a bottle. So if you get the chance to grab some of this rage, definitely grab a few.

xoxo
Queen Bee

Review: Australis "Rub - A - Dub - Dub"

Hello to all my Lovely People out there!

Today I am sharing with you the delightful "Rub-A-Dub-Dub" by Australis.

This creamy pastel yellow is truly a delight for the eyes, it brings me memories of daisies and pleasant summer and spring days. It is a warm and sunny colour that is strongly pigmented.

 

Unfortunately the formula is a bit runny but it goes on like a dream and is opaque in 4 coats, though the 4th coat was to ensure even coverage. I love pastels and this one was one of the first polishes that I bought when I was starting to seriously get into nail art and polish collecting.

This polish is seriously a must-have. It is available as a part of Australis' regular range so it can be purchased at most pharmacies and and department stores near you.

xoxo
Queen Bee

Review: Australis "Bombshell"

Hey all you lovely people!

Today I am reviewing one of my favourite polishes and one of my go-to colours for a quick manicure.

 

"Bombshell" by Australis intense Barbie pink polish is a highly pigmented, creamy dream. It is really easy to apply and looks beautiful against pretty much any skin tone. It also looks just as vibrant on both nubbins and long nails.

"Bombshell" can be found at pretty much any pharmacy or department store (I mainly purchase my Australis polishes from Target and Big W). It makes for an striking statement manicure and is opaque in 2 coats. One problem that I have found is that some of the colour from the polish transfers onto the top coat brush when I apply the top coat.

I would definitely recommend others to try this polish, it provides a statement all on its own and can be used in all seasons as a bold colour in summer or a polish to warm up a winter wardrobe. So definitely put this on your wish list.

xoxo
Queen Bee

Savvy Polish Reviews: Part 1.

Hey to all you Lovely People,

I'm going to mix it up for you all today and take a break from all the bulk Essie reviews to show you an awesome Australian brand called Savvy.

Savvy polishes can be bought at any Priceline Pharmacy within Australia. These polishes are of really good quality and they are only $1.00 per polish which is perfect for any nail addicts budget.

The following polish reviews are a small portion of the Savvy polishes that I own, there definitely will be other posts reviewing the rest of my collection.

Sally Hansen: Ginger Ale.

"Ginger Ale" is a light and refreshing gold glitter polish that contains a majority of micro light gold glitters and a small scattering of larger hex glitters to add a bit of variety.

This polish would be perfect as a glitter topper but I managed to get the look above by applying roughly 3 coats. As you can probably see I really like this glitter and have used it many times. I highly recommend this polish for those who are on a budget but also want quality.

Savvy: Flaming Blue.

"Flaming Blue"is a semi-translucent, navy blue jelly polish that has a subtle blue to green duo chrome effect.

This polish is great quality for a budget price, although you wouldn't think that it is a transparent jelly, instead of a really pigmented opaque polish. This is a great thing because you can use it on its own and also can be used for a jelly sandwich with a difference.

The duo chrome that is visible in the bottle is really subtle once is on the nail but also allows for a pleasant surprise that occasionally catches your eye when the light hits it. I hadn't been using it that much, but looking back, think I will be using this one a lot more.

Savvy: Green Tea Martini

 

"Green Tea Martini" is a forest green polish with a subtle green shimmer. It is really pretty both in the bottle and of the nails but is a lighter green once applied on the nail.

This deep green polish looks amazing on short nails, it also looks incredible against my pale skin. The green shimmer makes it look a lot luxurious and turns it sort of into an Emerald richness. It was opaque after 2 coats, although it photographs lighter than in person, it is definitely worth a try.

**UPDATE**

Once I had removed the polish, I noticed a bit of staining on the cuticles and a slight staining on the nails (Although this was removed easily using a stain removing home method).

Please stay tuned for more installments!

xoxo
Queen Bee

Review: Sally Hansen "Blue Me Away".

Hello My Gorgeous People!

Today I am reviewing Sally Hansen "Blue Me Away".

  

I used "Blue Me Away" as part of the above tape manicure with Orly "Honey Ryder".

This polish is a vibrant, bold blue that is perfect for a summer manicure that is a little bit different. The application is really smooth and even, it is a strong colour and only needed 2 coats to become completely even and opaque. The drying time is really impressive as I found it dried a lot faster than some of my other Xtreme Wear Sally Hansen polishes.

One problem that I had with this colour is that even though the polish was completely dry when I applied my tape some of the polish ripped off when I was removing the tape. I'm not sure if this problem was user error on my behalf or due to the polish.

**Update**

Now that I have removed the polish I have noticed that it unfortunately permanently stains the nails, surrounding cuticles and skin. (Please excuse the crappy condition that my nails are in, these were taken pre nail care ritual)

Talk to you all later!

xoxo
Queen Bee

Review of L'Oreal: Lush Tangerine.

Hello to all my lovely people!

This post here is to show you all my 'Summertime Daisies' manicure and to review L'Oreal's "Lush Tangerine".

 
I absolutely loved creating this design, it is bright, sunny and reminded me of summer and warm weather. Best of all, it was easy to create.

L'Oreal "Lush Tangerine"

After applying my base coat (I use Duri Rejuvacote) I applied two coats of L'Oreal "Lush Tangerine", a strong, sunny orange. I found it extremely easy to work with, it had a smooth formula and applied evenly and strongly coloured, it also had a very impressive drying time, allowing me to create this look in a short period of time.

I noticed that the newer polishes (including "Lush Tangerine") come in 5ml bottles, which I find is a bit too small for a decent polish as most other brands have polishes that are around the 13ml mark. I'm not sure what made L'Oreal only sell 5ml bottles and not include larger bottles as well but this fact makes me feel like I shouldn't use the polish as often as I want to for full manicures instead of accent nails (which is what I do for most mini polish bottles), which is a shame because I absolutely love all of the colours in their various ranges.

Despite this, I really enjoy working with L'Oreal products as they are always of a good standard and definitely are worth their price.I have never had any problems with staining or quality issues, which is why I have a fairly large range of L'Oreal polishes.  L'Oreal products can be found in most department stores and chemists though the ranges that are available vary from store to store.

xoxo
Queen Bee