Favorite Nail Treatment Picks from Lauren B. Beauty

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The Makeup Wars Team is sharing our favorite nail treatment products, and my favorite products to pamper my hands, nails and cuticles have been the following ultra-luxurious gems from Lauren B. Beauty. I should note that most of the time my nails are bare, but that doesn't mean that I ignore my nails, cuticles and hands.

Lauren B. Beauty products are made in the U.S.A. and they are never tested on animals. Furthermore, everything that they create is vegan-friendly, and free of harsh chemicals such as: formaldehyde, DBP, toluene, formaldehyde resin and camphor.

Here are my current favorites: 

Lauren B. Polishing Hand Scrub ($20.00 for 2 oz. from Lauren B. Beauty): This nourishing hand scrub, which has a warm botanical aroma, is formulated with micro oil beads that gently remove dead skin cells without stripping the skin. In fact, the formula is itself so hydrating that you can actually forgo a hand cream if you so choose. If a hydrating exfoliant is something that you have sought, then you really need to try this non-greasy, and ultra-nourishing treat for the hands.

According to Lauren B.,

Lauren B. Beauty Hand Scrub – an eco-friendly exfoliator, potent anti-ager, and hydrator in one. Brighten, soothe, heal chapping and protect agains environmental damage. Vitamin E, Aloe Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, and Swiss-derived Green apple stem cells combine to revive and smooth the thin skin on your hands.

Lauren B. Nail & Cuticle Balm ($30.00 for 0.5oz. from Lauren B. Beauty): This Nail & Cuticle Balm, which is more of a light oil-based liquid that dispenses through a twist and click pen, instantly hydrates and heals cuticles. It is very easy to use, and very effective.

According to Lauren B.,

This rich hydrator absorbs instantly to restore parched, straggly cuticles to their prime. Our advanced amino acid complex and biotin promotes healing; sweet almond oil, mango & shea butter, and Vitamin E add moisture; and beeswax creates a water-resistant barrier for extra protection. We love the click-pen applicator – perfect for dotting on throughout the day.

Ingredients: Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Polyethylene, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexldecyl Ascorbate, Niacinamide.

Lauren B. Nail Growth Serum ($75.00 for 0.08oz. from Lauren B. Beauty): I confess that I often forget to use this wonderful Nail Growth Serum, but my nails are definitely stronger and denser when I do use it.

According to Lauren B.,

Salvation for fragile, brittle nails that refuse to grow. This sheer blend of amino acids, antioxidants, Vitamins E and C, peptides and biotin sinks in instantly to boost natural nail growth and strength. Brush it directly onto your nails before applying polish, or on bare nails once or twice a day.

Ingredients: Water, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 20, Fragrance, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Saccrum Officinarium Extract, PVP, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Betane, Isoleucine, Proline, Theronine, Histodine.

Lauren B. Nourishing Hand Crème ($24.00 for 2 oz. from Lauren B. Beauty): This rich hand cream is ultra-lightweight and fast-absorbing, and it leaves hands remarkably silky smooth, soft, supple, hydrated and luminous. It has a light, pleasant floral scent that delights the senses, but it does fade quickly for those among you who are sensitive to fragrances.

According to Lauren B.,

A super rich indulgence. Laced with antioxidants, peptides and amino acids, this remarkably non-greasy hydrator leaves hands ridiculously smooth and soft. A special delivery system ensures that moisturizing agents sink in fast to plump and soothe for hours. And the heavenly orchid and peony scent alone will make you want a lifetime supply.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Propylheptyl Caprylate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Orchis Mascula Flower Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Phenylalanine, Isoleucine, Threonine, Histodine, Arginine, Proline, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Phytantriol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Menthyl Lactate, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Phosphate, Carbomber, Aminomethyl Propanol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerine, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, BHT. Paraben-free.

Lauren B. Cuticle Oil ($20.00 for 0.5 oz. from Lauren B. Beauty): I have long-loved cuticle oils, and this brush-on oil is a fantastic blend of plant, nut and flower oils. It is lightweight, fast absorbing, and very nourishing. The light botanical scent is a true delight.

According to Lauren B.,

Our Ultra-Rich Lightweight Cuticle Oil is a custom blend of 12 ultra-pure plant, nut and flower oils designed to quickly hydrate your dry cuticles. Packed with amino-acids which promotes healing and revival to hands in need.

Our custom blend of 12 ultra-pure plant, nut and flower oils designed to quickly hydrate your dry cuticles. Also, it is packed with amino-acids promoting healing and revival. Apply with our convenient brush applicator so you can take as little or as much as you need – no mess!

Directions: Apply a liberal amount of cuticle oil, using our brush applicator – to the base of your nails at the cuticle. Next, rub the remaining oil into your hands. Lastly, if painting your nails, wash your hands and nails with soap and warm water to remove oils prior to painting.

Ingredients: Olea Eurpoaea Fruit Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Prunus Armygdalus Dulci Oil, Simmondsia Chinesis Seed Oil, Juglans Regia Seed Oil, BHT, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Gardenia Florida Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Chlorphenesin, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citrolleol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Famesol, Geranlol, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool.

Overall Assessment: I love everything that I have tried from Lauren B. Beauty, and I truly savor each of their delightful products. I should also note that their nail polishes are phenomenal, and they rank among my absolute favorites!

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Plums and Grays for the Holidays: Affordable Eyes, Lips and Tips

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I love dramatic, and fun, holiday makeup– especially for New Years Eve, but let's face it that is hardly the type of makeup that most of us would wear during the rest of the year. For that very reason, and because I am a pragmatist by nature, I see no reason to splurge on expensive luxury makeup for these occasions. Instead, I seek viable alternatives in the aisles of my favorite drugstores.

For a dramatic, and festive, palette of colors plums and grays definitely deliver, and you can find what you need from Rimmel London and Sally Hansen. Here are a few of my current favorites for your perusal.

Left to Right: Stay Matte Liquid Lipstick in Plum This Show, Midnight and Shadow. Magnif'Eyes Mono Eye Shadow in Show Off and Scandal Eyes Eye Shadow Stick in Guilty Grey.

Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Lipstick in 810 Plum This Show, 800 Midnight and 850 Shadow ($4.97-$5.49 for 0.21 oz. from Walgreens, Target and Walmart): These bold liquid lipsticks offer serious opaque coverage in a single pass. Furthermore, they deliver highly pigmented color with a unique velvety matte finish.

Features:

• Bold Color with Just One stroke
• Impressive staying power - up to 12hr
• Kiss proof, touch proof, & waterproof
• Velvety matte finish
• Unbelievably comfortable & lightweight texture

Rimmel London Magnif'Eyes Mono Eyeshadow in 015 Show Off  ($3.82 for .16 oz from Walmart): This single eyeshadow is silky smooth, ultra-blendable and nicely pigmented. They also come in a range of finishes from mattes to shimmers and glitter shades.

Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Eye Shadow Stick in 004 Guilty Grey ($3.79- $4.99 for 0.11 oz. from Walgreens, Harmon, and Walmart): I love this formula, the silky smooth cream eyeshadows glide across the skin effortlessly, deposit color evenly and have enviable color payoff. Guilty Grey is a gorgeous shimmering gunmetal gray that can be used as an all-over the lid color or as a liner.

Sally Hansen is my favorite drugstore nail polish brand, and it never disappoints!

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat ($9.99 from Ulta and Walgreens): "A Breakthrough in Gel Nail Polish. Get the Salon Look at Home. The New Miracle Gel Nail Polish. The ONLY true 2-step gel manicure with no light needed. Shades that wow! And it's only from Sally Hansen. Leading the revolution in gel technology."

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Greyfitti 799 and Stilettos & Studs 839 ($9.99 from Ulta and Target): "A breakthrough in gel polish! Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish, the true 2 - step gel manicure with no light needed, up to 14 days of color and shine. Create a look that feels professional yet is easily achieved and removed at home."

Sally Hansen Color Therapy in Exotic Acai 400 ($7.99 from Ulta, Target and Harmon): "Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Polish provides nail color, while also delivering on key care benefits, which is the #2 insight across all ages in the US. Up to 10 days of wear!"

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Plum's the Word 280 ($7.99 from Ulta and Target): "All you need is one! Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure, the one bottle that does it all with a flawless finish brush for a salon perfect mani for up to 10 days. Create a look that feels professional yet is easily achieved at home."

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Seize the Gray 470 ($4.99 from Ulta, Target and Walgreens): "Nail color covers in just one coat, brilliantly. The Perfectionist Brush contours to any nail, so color always glides on precisely, quickly, flawlessly. And, the exclusive Flexiglass Complex combines beautiful, brilliant shine and super-strong wear. So simple, so Sally."

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Mini Sets ($9.99 from Feel Unique and national retailers): If you are looking for more traditional, and less bold polishes, then this holiday set of minis is perfect! This holiday collection is described as a, "quaint quartets of festive polishes in festive hues." The colors include: Red My Lips, Let's Son, Wine Not and Fools Gold. It is ideal for stocking stuffers, gift exchanges or for yourself!

Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil in Vanilla Buttercream ($4.99-$6.99 from Target and national retailers): According to Sally Hansen, "for a limited time only, Sally Hansen’s Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oils come in two delicious holiday scents. The oils are available in either tasty vanilla buttercream or refreshing peppermint....Your cuticles and nails crave moisture and protection during the cold holiday season, so grab these Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oils for the perfect stocking stuffer gift."

Overall Assessment: It is definitely worth the trip to your local drugstore to pick up some Rimmel London makeup and Sally Hansen nail polishes for festive holiday looks, and for last minute stocking stuffers.

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Sally Hansen Polish Picks from LSBB & Tips from Skyy Hadley for Halloween Nail Art

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Whether you are looking for affordable, high quality polishes for daily use, special occasions, or to enhance your Halloween costume, Sally Hansen has a wide range of colors and finishes from which to choose. They have numerous fantastic formulas, and I thought that I would share a few of my favorites. I also have some wonderful tips to share from celebrity nail artist, Skyy Hadley, who 

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish ($7.49-$9.99 from Ulta, Target and Walgreens): Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish features a 2-step gel manicure that requires no no light, and it lasts for up to 14 days. It is easy to achieve the appearance of a professional manicure at home, and it can be removed just as easily.

Directions: Step 1: Start with clean, dry nails. No base coat needed. Apply 2 coats of Miracle Gel Color. Let dry. Step 2: Activate curing with 1 coat of Miracle Gel Top Coat.

Shown Above (Left to Right): Miracle Gel Top Coat 101, Crème de la Crème 229, Little Peony 247, Wild for Violet 572, Pink Up 309 and Shhhh-immer 174.

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure ($7.99 from Ulta and Target): Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure is an all-in-one polish that offers a flawless salon mani that lasts for up to 10 days.

Key Benefits:

• Base coat
• Strengthener
• Growth treatment
• Salon color
• Top coat
• Chip - resistant
• Gel shine finish

Shown Above (Left to Right): What in Carnation 481, Back to the Fuchsia 191, Reflection Pool 450, Haute Springs 350 and Sticks and Stones 390.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color ($3.99-$4.99 from Target and Ulta): Insta-Dri fast-dry nail polish is formulated with a built-in base and top coat for long-wear, stunning shine and vibrant color in a single coat. all in one coat!

Shown Above (Left to Right): Pink Blink 196 and Peppy Le Fuchsia 203.

Skyy Hadley, owner of As U Wish Salon, has these quick and easy tips to keep your manicure lasting longer than usual, which is great any time of the year, and will undoubtedly increase the longevity of your Halloween manicure.

Skyy Hadley's Tips: Remove your polish and let your nails breathe for a good few days. If nails look discolored, squeeze some lemon into your lotion or rub a lemon wedge directly onto the nail to brighten nails. Apply a Shea Butter lotion or non-greasy cream to lock in moisture.

Select your Nail Polish Remover according to your needs: 

· Cutex Ultra-Powerful Nail Polish Remover ($2.99 for 6.7 oz. from Target and Walmart): This polish remover offers salon-quality results by removing polish quickly and completely. It has a 98% acetone patented oil blend that removes tough polishes like gels, dark vampy colors and glitters while nourishing the nails.

· Cutex Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover ($2.99 for 6.7 oz. from Target and Walmart) This Acetone-free polish remover gently and effectively removes nail polish, while Coconut oil nourishes and moisturizes the nails and cuticles, and encourages healthy nail growth. It has a pleasant coconut fragrance.

· Cutex Nourishing Nail Polish Remover ($2.99 for 6.7 oz. from Target and Walmart): This polish remover contains a patented blend of flaxseed and perilla seed oils to strengthen nails while effectively removing nail polish. The formula is non-drying, and the apricot kernel oil softens the while the vitamin E is used to neutralize free radicals and to moisturize the cuticles. It has a pleasant peach scent.

Skyy Hadley recommends applying a cuticle oil to the base of your nails, even if they are already polished, and focusing attention around the cuticles in order to hydrate them, and to help the polish last longer.

Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail and Cuticle Oil ($6.72- $7.99 from Ulta, Target, Walmart and Amazon): Sally Hansen's Color Therapy Nail & Cuticle Oil delivers intensive moisture to the cuticles and nails, and a complex of natural oils, Argan, Acai and Primrose, boast a nourishing, lightweight texture that is fast-absorbing.

Benefits:

• Moisturizing and nourishing oil
• Instantly restores radiance to nails and cuticles
• Promotes strong, resilient natural nails

Sally Hansen Color Therapy Top Coat ($6.79-$7.99 from Target and Ulta): According to Sally Hansen, this is the "first oil shine Sally Hansen Color Therapy Top Coat that delivers an extra dose of nourishment and a high shine finish while extending your manicure." This formula seals in the natural oil complex, comprised of Argan, Acai and Primrose, that deeply nourishes and moisturizes the nails.

Benefits:

• Ultra glossy oil shine with extended wear
• Lock in nourishing care while you wear!

If you're going to create nail art for Halloween, then Skyy Hadley has fantastic tips to recreate  this wicked-cool Halloween nail art (Shown above. Picture provided courtesy of PR).

Skyy recommends doing your nails the day before Halloween at home and giving yourself 45 minute to an hour of time to complete it. Follow Skyy’s DIY stiletto nail tutorial:

1) Sanitize hands and nails.
2) Start out with a square nail by clipping your nail straight across.
3) Clip the uppermost portion of the two sides diagonally into a triangle.
4) With a file, focus on curving the sides evenly to get a teardrop shape that softens the triangle.
5) Whatever you do on one side, do on the other side. For example: If you do three files on one side, do three files on the other so that it looks symmetrical.

Overall Assessment: Have fun with your Halloween mani!

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