Press Release - Zoya PixieDust

Zoya PixieDust

Infused with Magic and Wonder! Featuring the latest “must-have” nail polish finish – Textured, Matte & Sparkling.

This newly developed formula is sure to captivate with a magical sparkle and sugary finish like no other. The color experts at Zoya have created six, long-wearing stunners for the introduction of this look.

                                                           

                                ZOYA PIXIE DUST - SPECIAL EDITION

Dahlia (ZP656) - Black Beauty sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.

Chyna (ZP657) - Red Dazzle sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.

Godiva (ZP658) - Soft Nude sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.

Vespa (ZP659) - Mint Kiss sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.

Nyx (ZP660) - Perfect Periwinkle sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.

London (ZP661) - Fog Gray sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula

Shipping January 15, 2013

Ultra long-wearing, nail lacquers by Zoya are BIG5FREE - all formulas are completely free of harmful industrial chemicals such as toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.

Zoya PixieDust $9 (US)

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Hashtags: #ZoyaPixieDust and #nailpolish.

Zoya PixieDust: COMING SOON VIDEO… http://youtu.be/mUOVE4Iswrk

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      Instructions for Zoya PixieDust application:

1. Clean and prep nail using Zoya Remove +

2. Magic Time! Apply 1 thin coat of Zoya PixieDust to each nail  - allow to dry completely     (will appear matte with sparkle).
3. Apply an 1-2 coats of polish (allowing each to dry) as desired. We suggest 2-3 thin coats of Zoya PixieDust for a full coverage manicure.
4.That’s it - Done! You now have the latest textured nail look in the famous long-wearing, Big5Free Zoya PixieDust Nail Polish formula!

NOTE: Zoya PixieDust Nail Polish dry times are a little slower than with traditional polish but once dry, the Zoya PixieDustformulation will provide extended wear.

Best results are achieved by using the product alone. No basecoat or topcoat required. Layering of the Zoya PixieDust formulation with other polishes may produce less than desirable results.

Remove Zoya PixieDust by saturating a cotton pad in Zoya Remove + and pressing to nail for a few seconds. Repeat on each nail for best results.

Cult Nails Coveted

I love this polish. If I would have tried this on before the New Year, I think this would have made my top ten list for 2012. This is a polish that needs to be seen in person to truly appreciate. It is a Limited Edition so if you're interested, grab it asap! You can find it, here. Grab Flushed while you're at it. I'm reviewing that next. Trust me on that one. *swoon*

Coveted has an emerald green jelly base, green micro shimmer, and metallic green flakies. I used three coats to sandwich in the flakies to give it extra depth. I just don't have the proper words to describe how mesmerizing this polish is. If you love emerald green, you will treasure this polish. 

Do you love it!?!?! I may need a back up of this one. 

Cult Nails can be purchased online, here. The prices were raised to $12 recently. Luckily, I got mine before the price increase. Coveted is worth it, in my opinion. Can you tell that I adore it? I want to put it back on right now! 

What do you think? Is green your thing? Let me know in the comments below. 

Thanks for reading! 

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-Mira

Press Release - NOPI New Lacquers for 2013

Colors for Every Occasion!

Nicole by OPI Launches New Lacquers for 2013

Nicole by OPI announces four new classically chic nail lacquer shades for 2013, including Plum to Your Senses!, Please Red-cycle, Totally in the Dark, and Still Into Pink.  Featuring two vibrant crème shades of bright pink and rich red and two shimmering hues of deep plum and glossy black, these elegant lacquers are suited for every wearer and occasion while delivering distinct color with a flawless finish. 

 “Swipe these four new lacquers on nails for intense color with on-trend hues,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.  “When it comes to style, any look can be enhanced by adding a splash of color, and these fashionable shades can be easily applied to match your mood.  The playful shimmer of Totally in the Dark and bold pigments of Still Into Pink both make dramatic statements, while sophisticated Plum to Your Senses and classic Please Red-cycle give nails a polished, stylish finish.”

The four new lacquers include:

Plum to Your Senses!

You KNOW this deep, dark plum is the perfect choice.

Please Red-cycle

Do the right thing and wear this apple red over and over.

Totally in the Dark

This shimmery black is completely unexpected.

Still Into Pink

Our love for hot pink will never grow cold.

Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquers and Nail Treatments contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Nicole by OPI formulas are long-lasting, fast-drying, and salon-quality.

These will be available in stores beginning January 2013 for $7.99 each at retailers including select Walmart, Target, CVS, Rite Aid, Kmart, Kroger, ULTA, H-E-B, Meijer and Duane Reade locations. In Canada, these shades will be available for $10.99 each at Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart Canada, Jean Coutu, Loblaw, and London Drug.

For more information, visit nicolebyopi.com. Follow Nicole by OPI on Twitter @NicoleByOPI and become aFacebook fan!

About Nicole by OPI:

Nicole by OPI offers a salon-quality range of bold, fashion-forward nail lacquers. The brand’s heritage is based in OPI’s well-established foundation of excellence in both color and technology, providing premium products to a broad range of consumers looking for trendsetting nail lacquers.

Zoya Lovely Collection

I'm so excited to show you Zoya's new spring collection, Lovely. The first thing that struck me when I saw all six colors lined up together in the box is how perfect they look together. I immediately thought of easter and spring. Some of these colors may look familiar to you. Julie, Gei Gei, and Piaf were first released in the Zang Toi collection as limited edition. Jacqueline and Neely were released in the Peter Som collection. I missed out on both so I was excited to see them come back. 

The Lovely Collection has six polishes, three are cremes and three are shimmers. I would classify all but Piaf and Jacqueline as pastels. Now, pastels don't get along with my skin tone. They make my hands look too red or washed out depending on the color. With that said, if pastels work for you, you will love this collection. 

The Cremes

The formula on the following three polishes were very similar. They are on the thin side but apply smoothly and self level very well. Wipe off the extra polish from your brush before application and you'll be fine. I used three thin coats on each shade. 

Jacqueline

Jacqueline likes to photograph on the yellow side but it is a very neutral nude. I would describe it as a light beige.  

Blu

 Blu is a pastel blue. It's a lot softer in person than my picture. 

Neely

 Neely is a light minty pastel green. 

The Shimmers

The formula on all of the shimmers were perfect. I only needed two thin coats for opacity. They are all packed with a beautiful silver shimmer. 

Piaf

Piaf is a medium yellow with silver shimmer. I'm not a fan of yellow so this was my least favorite color.

Julie

 This was my favorite from the collection. It's a beautiful light lavender with silver shimmer. 

Gei Gei

 I'm not sure how to pronounce Gei Gei but I love this polish. It's a beautiful light "baby girl" pink. The silver shimmer makes this different from the other pinks in my collection.

 Here is Gei Gei with flash. This color is more accurate and shows what the shimmer looks like. 

What do you think? Do you have any favorites? Let me know in the comments below!

The Lovely Collection is available on Zoya's website for $8 each. 

Thanks for reading!

-Mira

*The products in this post were provided for review.

Cult Nails Disciplined

Cult Nails Disciplined was released a couple of month ago in the Behind Closed Doors collection. I was a little hesitant when I bought this because greys don't always look good with my skin tone. The color shifting shimmer pulled me in and although it's not the most flattering on me, I love it. 

 Disciplined has a light grey jelly base with color shifting shimmer (pink, blue, and purple). 

(without flash)

 The first coat was very sheer. I could barely see the base color but it built up very nicely. I only needed three thin coats but applied four because I smudged a nail. 

(with flash)

Isn't it beautiful? 

I couldn't stop moving my hand around to see the shimmer change colors. 

You can find Disciplined at shop.cultnails.com. 

Thanks for reading!

-Mira 

China Glaze Glistening Snow

Is it too late to post a polish from a holiday collection? I completely forgot that I had these pictures and they really made me miss my long nails. Luckily, my nails grow pretty fast. ;) Glistening Snow is from China Glaze's Holiday Joy collection. In the bottle, it looks just like China Glaze Fairy Dust. Don't let that turn you away, it is completely different on the nail. 

 Glistening Snow has a clear base that's packed with a fine silvery holographic polish that creates a scattered holographic effect on your nails. It's extremely sparkly. It reminds me of a silver version of China Glaze I'm Not Lion.

 I believe this is only two coats, possibly three. It applied smoothly and dried quickly. As for removal, it's a glitter. I like to use Elmer's Glue as a base coat so I can peel my glitter manis off when I'm done.

Love it!

I found Glistening Snow at Sally's Beauty Supply last month. It and the other polishes in the Holiday Joy collection are probably still around and may even be on sale right now. 

Thanks for reading!

-Mira

Press Release - Zoya 3 Free Promotion

STARTS MONDAY, JANUARY 7th 2013

A New Year Calls For New Color! Zoya Nail Polish wants you to SHINE in 2013 by rocking your unique style - on your nails! Pick any 3* Zoya Professional Lacquer shades to instantly update your nail polish wardrobe for the New Year!Offer Valid Monday, January 7th (10AM EST) through 11:59 PM EST January 13th ONLY Pick 3 bottles of Zoya Nail Polish for FREE* ** just pay shipping & processing charges of $10. 

Use Code: ZOYA2013 Want more?... Receive FREE Shipping*** with any Zoya or Qtica purchase of $25 or more (same code)!Here's How...

1. Create an account on Zoya.com if you do not already have one.. Add at least (3) Zoya Nail Polish shadesto your shopping cart, along with any additional items you wish to purchase.
2. Enter Code ZOYA2013 into the coupon code field in cart and press "Apply Code".
3. Complete Check-Out, Review & Submit Order.

* Promotion Excludes Zoya Nail Treatments, Gilty Pleasures and Spring 2013 Lovely & PixieDust Collection colors  

** Terms and Conditions Shipping & Processing Fee of $10 applies. Valid online at www.zoya.com 10 AM EST, 01/07/13 through 11:59pm EST, 01/13/2013. Continental US only. Not valid in conjunction with other coupons, codes or promotions. Returns or exchanges of promotional items not permitted. Art of Beauty is not responsible for incorrect addresses, credit card entry errors or errors associated with declined credit cards . Code must be entered at the time of purchase. Please allow up to 4 weeks for shipping if volume warrants it. Limit 1 promotional order per account.*** Free shipping available on orders of $25 or more only.