[Tip Tuesday] How to Avoid Streaky Nail Polish Application

Have you ever bought a nail polish shade that you absolutely love seeing from the bottle, but once  you tried it on your nails, the formula applied streaky and left you with an uneven manicure-look? So then you apply another coat, then another, hoping to achieve an uniform opacity, until the whole thing became a gloppy mess...That's definitely happened to me on many occasions before. Needless to say those polishes are the ones that get thrown in the unwanted pile, no longer loved.

While reading the June 2013 "In Style" magazine, I noticed this piece (click on the picture to enlarge):

You apply a base coat then a layer of nail polish as usual, this first layer will act as your primer. Then instead of continuing on with a second layer of nail polish, pause, add a layer of mattifying coat instead. This is suppose to help minimize any residual streaking in the following coat of nail polish.

Essie Matte About You is a matte finisher that is originally intended to be used on top of nail polishes to give it a no-shine look. It's great knowing that now I can find other uses for it.

Want another nail polish trick? Orly Bonder is a rubberized basecoat that could also be used in between layers of nail polish applications to help your manicure stay longer. It provides that extra grip to help adhere nail polish better.

[Giveaway Winner] Neutrogena Sun Products

Thanks to all of you who have joined the Neutrogena sun products giveaway. Now that summer is quickly approaching, make sure to stock up on your favorite sunscreens and get well protected before you head outside!

Congratulations to Amy Lynn for winning the following Neutrogena products:

1.            NEUTROGENA® Beach Defense™ Sunscreen

2.            NEUTROGENA® Ultra Sheer® Body Mist Sunscreen

3.            NEUTROGENA® Wet Skin Kids Lotion Sunscreen

4.            NEUTROGNA® Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen

5.            NEUTROGENA® Age Shield™ Face Lotion Sunscreen

6.            NEUTROGENA® MicroMist® Airbrush Sunless Tan

Please email me at luluchinadoll[at]gmail[dot]com, along with your address so my PR could get your prizes send out to you! Thank you and hope you enjoy :)

Flipping Through a Magazine...

I was flipping through the June edition of "In Style" magazine today, and here are some of the stuff that really caught my attention:

These metallic shimmery aquamarine nail polish colors look so pretty! They totally remind me of summer, and vacation...the ocean. Chanel Azure and Dior Samba, you are on my wish list! (p.54)

 I love these cute Ferragamo Vara flats, they are perfect for both in and out of the office. The grosgrain ribbon bow screams me me me! It is so cool that to commemorate the 35th anniversary, you get a chance to customize your own pair of Vara with your choice of colors, ribbons, plates, and heel heights. Oh the possibilities! (p. 60)

Anyone remember these?! Herbal Essences is back and with its classic bottle design that I miss so dearly! I remember how much I loved the smell, especially how nicely the scent linger in my bathroom after a shower. Now they are back and also are sulfate-free, what a nice plus so they are more gentle to the hair. I can't wait to pick these up next time I shop at a drugstore. (p. 220)