Orly Basecoat and Topcoat Review

Orly Basecoat and Topcoat Review

I am always searching for a great basecoat and topcoat to make a manicure really last. Working in food service means I wash my hands a million times a day. It makes it hard to keep a manicure looking good for more than a day. I heard a lot about the Orly Bonder Rubberized Basecoat and decided I needed to give it a try. This got rave reviews on Pinterest and from several YouTube beauty gurus. When I purchased the basecoat I decided to give the Orly Won't Chip Topcoat a try as well. I had really high hopes for these products! 

I got these products about six months ago and have used them many times since receiving them. I decided to give myself a manicure and see how long the results lasted for this post. I used my ZOYA Carter Pixiedust polish. The photo above is the manicure on the first day. The photo below is the next morning; after my ten hour shift the previous day. It is safe to say the results are not what I was expecting when I first purchased the products. I have had similar results every time I have used these products. 

You can purchase the basecoat here and topcoat here. The are both available for ten dollars on the Orly site. You can also find them for lower prices on Amazon. 

Overall Review: These products did not deliver the results I was hoping to find. They may work well for someone who does not do quite as much hand washing as I do on a regular basis. 

Has anyone else had better results with these products? Or do you have a holy grail basecoat and topcoat? 

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Review

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Review

This is a product I heard A TON about before I decided I needed to give it a try. I had tried other eyeshadow primers and never had great results. My shadow always seemed to fade midday and I had somewhat accepted this as inevitable. This product is definitely worth all the hype.

I have the product in original so once it is applied it becomes nude. This formula glides on silky smooth and has a great texture. This product create the perfect slate for any shadow look. It allows for more vibrant colors and never creases. Your shadow look will last all day. This product is now the start of my everyday makeup routine. It makes all the difference.

This product is available at both Sephora and Ulta. The full size tube is $20.00; I consider this a higher end product. With that said, I feel like it is worth the price as it really allows you to get more out of your shadows. This is the squeeze tube version and really allows you to use just the little amount of product that is necessary. Just a tiny amount is more than enough so one tube will last quite awhile. 

Overall Review: Completely recommend! All the talk about this product is true and after just a few uses it will become one of your holy grail products.

e.l.f. Lip Exfoliator Review

e.l.f. Lip Exfoliator

We are gonna start off with one of my favorite lip products. I have repurchased this product several times now so I figured I would share. This product does an amazing job of exfoliating while not being overly abrasive. At it's low price point you can't go wrong. 

According to the e.l.f. site to use simply apply the product to clean, damp lips and massage in a circular motion. Gently wipe away and follow up with a balm. Personally, I use the product at night and apply a lip balm before going to bed. In the morning my lips are super soft and moisturized. The process is quick and easy to maintain on a nightly basis which is part of why I love it. 

This is a sugar based formula infused with Vitamin A, Shea Butter, Avocado, Grape and Jojoba oils. This combination is perfect to condition the lips especially during the winter months. It also has a nice, vanilla-ish but not overwhelming scent to it. 

This is totally worth just $3! The product is available here. I have found it in Target, Wegmans and several drugstores. It is seems to be one of the more popular products and is often sold out in store so when I see it I also grab one!

Overall Review: 100% recommend to anyone who wants soft, moisturized lips. This is especially great during the harsh winter months!