Gelish, Gel polish FAQ's.

Hello everyone!

I've decided to make a post of the frequently asked questions that I get about Gelish.




1.) What is Gelish?
Gelish/gel polish is a long wearing gel polish. The gel is cured under a Led lamp.

2.) How long will it last?
You should be able to get around 2-3 weeks out of a gelish set on your hands and anything up to 6 weeks on the toes!

3.) Is it bad for your nails?
Not if it's removed correctly. By using acetone the gel polish will become soft and easy to scrape off. Some gels need to be buffed off rather than soaked off. I charge £3 for a removal or if you are having a set of gelish re applied it's free! Gel polishes are excellent for keeping the natural nail strong. Avoid biting, picking or peeling any gel polish off as this can severely weaken the natural nail underneath.

4.) What should I do before having my nails done?
Prior to a Gelish treatment there isn't a lot of preparation needed. The nails should ideally have a slight bit of length so that the gel can be caped off at the ends, meaning that the gel will last longer. If there is no free edge to the nail then there is the possibility that the Gelish won't be as long lasting.

5.) After having my nails done what do I need to do?
After having Gelish there are a few things that you will need to do. The Gelish will be instantly dry so there is no worry of smudging the polish but suncream, insect repellant, alcohol hand rub and some cleaning products are able to lift the Gelish causing it to chip. Avoid soaking the hands/toes under water for any lengthy periods of time and always wear gloves to do the washing up.

6.) When will I need them re-done?
Your nails should realistically need a new set of Gelish around the 2-2.5 weeks. The Gelish will grow out with the nail.

I hope this answers any questions you may have about Gelish, if not leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Cam :)

THE NEW EOS DUPE? P.S love shea butter lip balm.

Hey guys!

Primark's beauty line is the P.S love range which I'm sure you've all heard of by now. It's fair to say they are exceeding expectations lately! They're knocking some other drugstore brands out of the field.  The latest item I picked up from them is their shea butter lip balm. It's concept is near enough a copy cat idea of the EOS lip balm in terms of packaging, this is more of a diamond/square but the idea is definitely a branch off the EOS balms. I loved the EOS lip balms for years and had to order them from America every time I wanted one which was so annoying! (They do sell them in Urban outfitters now though!) But I think I've found my replacement.

The P.S love shea butter lip balm is great, it works well admittedly it's not the most moisturising I have ever tried but it works for a little while and I don't mind re- applying. I do think they are more moisturising on the other hand though than the EOS ones. The scent is fab, smells exactly like all shea butter products. They're definitely smaller than the EOS ones but they're handy to chuck in your pocket. I don't know if they have any different flavours/scents but if they do I'll definitely pick some more up. Overall I prefer these at the moment. Mainly because I am closer to a Primark than an Urban Outfitters and I don't have to order them online. These are only £2 as well which definitely helps! Go and grab yourself one, it'll help combat the dry lips that your getting because of the weather. Well that's my excuse anyway!

Hope you enjoyed this little review! Cam xxxx

January Favourites!

Hey guys!

It's that time again... January favourites time! This month I have narrowed my favourites down to just 4 proucts, these have been my absolute favourite, the products I feel lost without.

The first product is the Sleek matte me lip cream in the shade petal, I won't bang on about this too much because I have already put up a review, I'll link it here.
One of my best friends bought the Mary- lou manizer aka the luminizer from the balm for me for Christmas and I have fallen in love! This highlighter is incredibly pigmented and has an amazing glow. It is a gold highlight with slightly pink iridescent to it. You literally need the tinsiest bit to create the perfect finish to any makeup look.
I was also given the Bare Minerals original foundation off my Mum for Christmas and I am loving it. I can't believe that a powder product can give such fantastic coverage. I also have the matte version which I like but at the moment I'm all over the original version which is slightly dewy.

A new product on the market is the Max Factor creme puff blush in the shade gorgeous berries, these blushers remind me of the hourglass ambient lighting powders but they are more pigmented and less of a highlight shade, 'Gorgeous berries' is a dusky dark pink which is so flattering on my fair skin tone, it's such a versatile shade and it will suit a lot of different skin tones. This blush is amazingly pigmented and you need the tiniest amount. I want to do a full post on these blushers soon, let me know if you'd like to see that?

What are you favourites this month?
Cam xxxx

Sleek Matte me- REVIEW.

Hey guys! 

 A couple of weeks ago I decided to go on a bit of a splurge in Superdrug and two of the items I picked up were the Sleek Matte me lip creams. I picked up the shades Petal and Brink Pink. Petal is a light, nude colour and Brink Pink is a near enough fluorescent pink. Complete opposites I know, but those were the two that drew me in the most. These lip creams are described as 'Ultra smooth matte lip creams', after giving them a thorough trial I have decided that I like them. Admittedly I wouldn't describe them as ultra smooth as they are quite drying, a balm underneath definitely makes them more comfortable. They take a bit of work to get them perfect but it's easy enough with practice, they don't transfer very much at all which is fab! The colour pay off is amazing and Brink Pink is just as bright on the lips as in the packaging! They're matte for sure, which I definitely prefer in comparison to anything glossy or shiny.

The packaging is ok, it looks nice but feels slightly cheap but given that they retail at only £4.99 I think they've done a good job. I did pick both lip creams up at the same time but they seem to have slightly different packaging. Brink Pink has a doe foot applicator and a different font of writing on the front compared to Petal. Petal also has a longer very slightly curved applicator. I have no problems with either packaging, the longer curved applicator makes it slightly more difficult to get a very precise line but it isn't terrible and works enough.

They last a good length of time, after eating and drinking the colour was still apparent around 5-6 hours later. They wear off nicely and don't leave a ring around your lips making you look like you've only got lip liner on. They apply slightly oily and then dry to a matte finish, they remind me of the Lush lip products. They only need one or two if you really want to make them opaque. The first layer is enough to get away with but the second makes it perfect.



Have you tried these before? What did you think about them?
Cam xxxx