Adoree Summer Melon

Esther's NC was kind enough to send me a few bottles of Adoree nail polish. You can see a few swatches of other colors I have here. I still love Red Tulip!

Summer Melon (192) is a sheer (really sheer) peach with these really cool blue flecks. I love the flecks! They remind me of the flecks in Chanel Illusion D'or. This would be even better in a clear or a light gold base. I layered this over OPI Bare It In Trafalgar Square. The flecks get lost in the polish and are very, very subtle. Too sublte. It's too sheer for my personal taste and I'm only a fan of the flecks. Formula was nice but it's just not my cup of tea.











*This was sent to me for review*

Essie Dive Bar

Dive Bar is a deep teal with light flashes of purple. It's a bit more teal compared to OPI Unripened and not as black based. The formula is really nice! Two coats and it dries quick and shiny without a topcoat. I think this is a Walmart exclusive but I am not 100% sure. I ordered it online through Walmart since going to the actual store is always a test of my tolerance.

Oo, pretty!







Clarins 230

Don't forget that you can have a chance to win this polish with my raffle/giveaway that you can find here. The response has been amazing and I want to thank everyone who has entered so far. Thank you!!

Photos do not do this polish justice. The sparkle looks like it is dancing on your nails. It's very hypnotic. Now I know why this is called "Unicorn Pee". Oh my! Oh wow! Ooo.

Lots of photos. Feel free to click on them to enlarge. I'm wearing one coat over Orly Wild Wisteria.





















Smackdown: Essie Sag Harbor vs China Glaze Sea Spray

I like finding dupes. I have no idea why. You would think I would be annoyed to find I have bought a polish just like one I have already. I just like to think I really like that color. I can do justification really well! I noticed that China Glaze Sea Spray and Essie Sag Harbor were alike. Oo, smackdown!!

I honestly can't see a difference. The formula is pretty much the same as well. They are both on the thick side but not too thick and both only needed two coats. They are each a lovely grey/silvery blue with subtle shimmer. I'm also amused that both are beach/sea/water themed. Sag Harbor may look a bit darker but it isn't. They are pretty spot on to each other.

If you have been wanting Essie Sag Harbor, but haven't been able to get it since it was limited edition, China Glaze Sea Spray may help with your lusting.









Using Masking Fluid with Nail Polish

I saw Liquid Palisade and my interest was peaked but at $22 it is a bit steep. In fact, I think it is way, way overpriced for what you are getting. I'm not shocked often but I was shocked at the price of that product. I knew about masking fluid and it's basically the same stuff just not packaged towards the nail folk. Ah, an experiment!

If you have any allergies to latex or rubber you might want to patch test before using or avoid it to be safe. Please use caution.

I bought a 1oz bottle for about $6 and I transferred it into an empty nail polish bottle. This is what I bought because I was familiar with it.



Here it is in an empty nail polish bottle. Kind of rubbery and I suggest wiping the brush before each use to get the residue off.



When you apply it it is a light blueish color and it dries clear. It takes about five minutes to dry. When you apply it make sure you get some on the skin. When it dries this is where you will begin to pull it off - like a tab. When it is dry I apply the color I want to use as an accent. I let that sit for a minute or two and I use tweezers to pull the masking fluid off. It doesn't mess up the polish and it came off very easily. It comes off like rubber and is oddly fun to pull off. Like when I put glue on my hand and peel it off when it dries - yes I still do it. Don't judge!

I'm still playing and learning but so far so good. Here it is wet.



Here is the finished results. Don't mind any hair or dry skin. Again, I was just playing but it has some nice potential and it's way, way cheaper. I probably should have used more contrasting colors but you get the idea!











Here is my right hand where I did a simple french manicure.



So there you have it. Check out your art/craft supply store for some masking fluid and save yourself the money and use it towards new polish. It works the same exact way as Liquid Palisade. Again, use caution when using something new and I would avoid it if you have latex allergies.