*NEW* No7 Gel Nail Polish review

Ciao Bella!


No7 nail polishes are highly pigmented with  rich colour and dry ultra quick leaving the perfect glossy finish. I was so excited when i saw the *NEW* No7 High Shine Gel Nail Polish. There are priced at £6.50, 50p more expensive than the standard No7 stay perfect nail polishes. But until Sunday 19th May you can use your No7 £3 off makeup voucher and get them for £3.50, and plus buy 1 get one 1/2 price. There is limited shades available a glossy clear top coat,  baby pink, teal , fuschai , Barbie pink , red , blue and grey.

What does No7 say?
"Our patented technology makes the polish tough and flexible to help prevent chipping and improve ease of application to help acheive a streak free finish. Complete coverage in just one stroke, with outstanding and durable gel look shine. Helps to smooth and plump nails so natural ridges can't be seen, for best results use in combination with the top coat.
Rich Colour, pay off in one coat. Plumps and volumises in 2 coats."

What do i think?
Gel nail technology nail polishes are all the rage at the moment. Numerous brand have revamped their old outdated nail polishes with new 'Gel technology' or 'Gel look' polishes.
Gel nail manicure are known for their ultra glossy finish , quick drying time and staying power.Perfect for beauties on the go who don't have much time for pampering due to their schedules.

Left: No7 Gel Nail Polish in shade 'Teal',
Right: No7 Gel Nail Polish top coat

I used my Sally Hansen nail strengthening  Sally Hansen Hard as Nails base coat , and applied on coat of the teal nail polish.  Then applied two coats of teal in total one after another when they had dried, it was incredible how even without the top coat how glossy my nails looked. Plus the drying time was really quick so there was hardly any risk of me smudging my nails. These No7 High Shine Gel Nail Polish definetly live up to their name.  The lady at counter said she wore for 4 days before they started to chip , fingers crossed this be the case.

Left : 1 coat of No7 High Shine Gel Nail Polish in TealRight 2 coats of No7 High Shine Gel Nail Polish in Teal

Pros: Packaging, finish, gloss and shine , quick drying time
Cons: limited colours
Bottom line: Great nail polish shame about the limited colour range. Hopefully No7 will bring more of these out soon. I love the glossy finish hat was left will defiantly purchase again but when the No7 vouchers are back on .

Have you tried gel nail polishes?

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Mini makeup & beauty haul

Ciao Bella!

So yesterday was the first day i've had to proper relax and do as i wish for a long time. Now university is finished for the summer break, i have quite a lot of free time. Today i decided to go shopping.  I got a few fair things but didn't stay out shopping too long as the weather isn't great at the moment- typical Manchester weather!

No7 High Shine Lip Crayon

I've been after an orange toned lipstick for a while, as citrus shades are on trend this spring. I  had a Boots No7 Voucher £3 from a previous purchase (when you spend £4 on anything in store) , so I thought I would get a orange lipstick from No7. After swatching many shades of lipsticks and lip stains, I chose to purchase the lip crayon in shade 'tickle'. It’s a soft and subtle orange colour which is a 'glide- on sheer and glossy colour for lightweight, moisturised feel in an easy to apply crayon format'. You don't need a sharper because it twist up- how convenient. The Lip crayons are priced at £9.00 (all No7 makeup is currently, buy one get one half price).

No7 High Shine Lip Crayon

No7 Sheer temptation Lipstick

This a repurchase, I’ve bought it again because it’s one of the few high street lipstick i actually really like. I purchased the No7 Sheer temptation in shade Sassy, which has a  SPF 15.  Its sheer buildable colour but still pigmented enough to show noticeable colour. Its priced at £9.50. The sheer temptation lipstick  glides easily over the lips, creating a shiny lip gloss effect without any stickiness. Its also packed full with natural waxes and theobroma oil (which you'll find in chocolate!) to hydrate and pamper your lips. All No7 makeup is currently, buy one get one half price also you can use your No7 £3 off makeup voucher. 

Left: Without flash  Right:With flash

Eylure Lashes 140 & 101

I go through so many pairs of eyelashes its unbelievable  Half the time i have to repurchase them because i've put the pair down i was wearing and can't find them - clumsy me. I was browsing through the lashes in my local boots and my eyes light up when i saw these two pack (the last on the self ) , that included an free extra pair of lashes in side. Bargain, works out around £2.68 per pair.  I got 140 which is an intense type , perfect for going out or for a special occasions and also 101 which is a natural type great for wearing during the day. 

Left : 140 Intense & 101 Natural/Evening wear

What's your favourite false lashes?

 MUA Nail Polish

MUA is such an affordable and on trend brand. Everytime i pop into superdrug i head right for the MUA stand. Most of their products start from just £1 and are currently 3 for 2. They have recently revamped their nail polishes, which now a mimic look of the brand Essie. I chose a pale purple shade, Lush Lilac, which is great for spring , as pastel colour are always key for spring (swatches below). The polish isn't watery and seems of good quality , but i will update you beauties once i've given myself a manicure with this pastel shade. 

MUA Nail polish in 'Lush Lilac'
Far left with flash
Far Right : without flash

MUA eyeliner & MUA eyebrow pencil

The MUA eyebrow pencil is a repurchase as i use it everyday in my daily makeup routine. I like the eyebrow pencil not only because its cheaply priced at £1 , but because of its creamy glide on texture. The MUA intense glitter eyeliner is a new purchase and has a similar texture and is also priced at £1. I thought the shade would be great for summer and wouldn't look as harsh a black eyeliner. And with the current 3 for 2 offer i thought of the eye pencil as my 'free' item so i wouldn't be losing much if i didn't like it on.

MUA eyebrow pencil in Brunette
MUA Intense glitter eyeliner in Malt chocolate

What's your favourite MUA product?

V05 Dry backcomb spray & V05 heat protection serum

Currently any two VO5 styling products are 2 for £5 in Boots ( or £3.49 each). I've previously purchased their tame and shine  heat defence and frizz free crème heat protector, i was left quite impressed with them so i thought I’d go ahead and buy two more products from their styling range. I'm a fan of big hair so when i saw the dry backcomb spray, it was a dream come true in a can. It  promises to instantly add fullness for amazing volume. I've yet to try it out - I’ll be sure to do a review when i do. I have used the heat serum to straighten and it lived up to my expectation. I'll do a full review of all my VO5 styling products soon, if you beauties want to hear more.

Plump up dry backcomb spray and smoothly does it heat protection serum

Jewellery

I originally went into Topshop to get bowler hat, but they were sadly out of stock. I though whilst i was in there id see what was in their jewellery sale section. I came across these spike diamante earrings reduced from £10.00 to £3.50 plus 10% student discount bringing the total to £3.15 - better than half price!

I also got some jewellery from Primark, a set including 3 earrings plus multiple rings rings. I initially only bought the set because of the gold hoop earrings and the gold pearls, but i'll still wear the rings and rose earrings. It cost  £2.50 less than 50p per item in the set.

Left: Primark multi earrings and ring set
Right: Topshop spike earrings

What's your favourite item you've bought recently?





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