Showing posts with label Incoco. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Incoco. Show all posts

March 10, 2012

NOTD: Incoco Nail Polish Strips in Showstopper

Hello, Beautiful!

Even though my nails right now are complete stubs, I luckily still have a few nail related photos in my blog archives. One of them is the Incoco 100% Real Nail Polish Strips in the design Showstopper. I believe I had these on in late December or early January.

This is one of those designs that looks prettier in person than it does in photos. It's a nice design, but not one I'd re-purchase.









Now let me know what you think...
What do you think of this Incoco design? Discuss in the comments below.

October 30, 2011

Incoco 100% Real Nail Polish Strips in shade Make A Wish -- pics, swatches, review

Hello, Beautiful!

You all know I'm a polish lover and I change my nail polish daily, but there are certain times of the year that I need a break from doing my nails or I know I'll be busy and won't have time to do my nails. Those are the times I reach for nail polish strips and Incoco's 100% Real Nail Polish Strips are a must-have for everyone!

Today I want to show you the design Make A Wish, but I also have more Incoco designs to show you in the near future! Check out my pics, swatches, stats and review...

Incoco 100% Real Nail Polish Strips
Shade: Make A Wish
Shade Description: Bright and soft rainbow colors with glitter!






































Basic stats for Incoco 100% Real Nail Polish Strips:
Formula: 100% real nail polish strips
Coverage: available in sheer to full coverage styles
Wear: average wear is up to 14 days depending on your lifestyle
Shade Info: large variety
Cost/Availability: $10.99 for the Make A Wish design; prices vary from $7.99 to $10.99 depending on style. Available on Incoco's website (www.incoco.com) 
Packaging: comes in an package to keep air out; 16 strips included
My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses!


Formula:
100% real nail polish in a strip! Free of all the bad stuff you don't want; no formaldehyde, DBP or Toluene!

Coverage:
Styles are available in sheer to full coverage. The shade I'm showing you today, Make A Wish, is almost full coverage; a little sheer in the close-up pics but to the naked eye it looks full coverage.


Wear:
Incoco's website states these nail strips last up to 14 days depending on your lifestyle, however, I've read reviews where people have worn these for 3 weeks and still had them looking great! I applied this design on October 25th and today, October 30th, they still look great! There is some tip wear, but nothing truly  noticeable. I was also using my hands a lot, making my son's Halloween costume. If I wasn't into changing my polish often I would have continued to leave these on even longer. I have more Incoco nail strips to review in the near future, and I'm excited to share them with you all.


Shade Info:
There is a wide variety of styles & shades available on Incoco's website. From classic french tip, to solid shades, to glitters, and to many gorgeous designs -- including limited edition holiday designs. You'll find yourself creating a long "I want it" list!


Cost/Availability:
$10.99 for the Make A Wish design; prices vary from $7.99 to $10.99 depending on style. Available on Incoco's website.


Packaging:
16-strips per package. You keep the nail strips in the package when you're not using them to prevent them from drying out.


Incoco 100% Real Nail Polish Strips Review:
I'm really loving Incoco's 100% Real Nail Polish Strips!! I knew I was going to be busy before Halloween making my son's Halloween costume so I made sure to apply my Incoco nail strips so I wouldn't have to worry about my nails.

The strips go on very easily and stretch really nice to fit your nails perfectly. One thing I should point out, because I don't think everyone knows/understands, the nails strips are about 95% dry when you take them out of the package. When you first apply them to your nails you'll feel like you could just peel them right back off; don't worry, that's normal! They'll set on your nails after about 15 to 30 minutes and then they're not going anywhere! I took the pics above right after I applied them (before they fully set), but believe me, they don't budge once set.

Since my nails are short I didn't need to use many strips at all, which means I'll get to use the same design more than once. I only used a total of 5 strips for all 10 nails! I could use them again on my nails, and possibly even an extra time on my toes!

I love the design Make A Wish because it's like a dreamy rainbow of delight. I don't know how else to describe it. The pattern varies on each nail, which I love. Some nails have more of the brighter shades of the rainbow while other nails have softer shades of the rainbow. Glitter is throughout them all, and I love glitter (I swear glitter runs in my veins!).  I also have other Incoco designs to show you in the near future.

Incoco offers solid colors, which are great for anyone who needs non-design/non-glittery options. Even though I don't really have an interest in the solid colors (only because I like the design options so much), I still think they are a fantastic item to keep on hand. Great to take on vacation, travel, to keep at your desk or in your school locker, etc. Incoco also has french tip designs - from classic to glitter tips - a beautiful option for weddings! And then there are my personal favorites, the designs! Their website offers a variety of designs to choose from, with new designs added every now and then (for holidays, as an example).

Here's a little tip/idea: Use small scissors to cut the strips into designs and apply them to your nails like nail stickers. For example, I cut out a heart from the Make A Wish Design just to test if it would work and it did! You could also cut them to make nail tips.

Overall, do I recommend these? Absolutely! Head over to Incoco's website to browse through some designs and let me know which ones you like!


Now let me know what you think...
What do you think of the shade Make A Wish? What about the brand Incoco? Do you have any of these or are they are your wish list? Discuss in the comments below.



September 14, 2011

September 2011 Birchbox - shipment #2

Hello, Beautiful!

This is my husband's September 2011 Birchbox shipment. I've made a separate post for my September 2011 Birchbox Shipment, which you can view by clicking here.

I have to say, his September shipment is WAY better than mine. His value is almost double what mine was. His box is a "normal" shipment, unlike my box and many others whose box value was between $9 and $13.

Enjoy! :)

For more information on Birchbox, or to sign-up and start receiving your own Birchbox every month, CLICK HERE to visit http://www.birchbox.com/. Just $10 each month!


*Remember to click on the images to view them larger!*

September 2011 Birchbox
My husband's Birchbox beauty profile was set to Adventurous.






The Included Info Card:
 


SHIPMENT QUICK-STATS:
  • Value of September's Birchbox Shipment: $23.89 (value is approximate)
  • Total # of Items Received: 6
  • # of makeup items: 2
  • # of nail items: 1
  • # of skin care items: 1
  • # of body care items: 0
  • # of hair care items: 0
  • # of fragrance: 1
  • # of other items: 1


Now I'll break it down, product-by-product...

INCOCO Nail Polish Applique
  • DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: We all have a wild side. Nail strips are the latest trend -- try them on your fingers or toes.
  • MY THOUGHTS: I'm a lover of all things nail related, so of course I was excited to get these nail strips. I had gotten nail strips in my Birchbox shipment that were Leopard Print, but I think I like this design even better!
  • FULL SIZE: 16 strips @ $7.99
  • SIZE I RECEIVED: 12 strips
  • VALUE: $6.00
 






COLORSCIENCE PRO Sunforgettable Mineral Powder SPF 30 in Medium
  • DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Who has time for a multi-step AM routine? A mineral sunscreen that evens and mattifies skin means more time for coffee -- plus it lasts all day.
  • MY THOUGHTS: I was very happy to receive this product because I'm currently in a mineral powder foundation phase... even though I'm typically a liquid foundation type of gal. I haven't tried it out just yet but I plan to try it out pretty soon.
  • FULL SIZE: 0.21 oz @ $28
  • SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.05 oz
  • VALUE: $6.67


 









JOUER Lip Enhancer
  • DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Why settle for plain 'ol lip balm when you can hydrate, plump, and condition all in one go? Right, we thought so.
  • MY THOUGHTS: I received this same lip treatment in my Birchbox shipment, but now I have two. Yay! I gave it a test drive and I can say my lips felt super soft, but the smell and taste where grandma-ish.
  • FULL SIZE: 0.33 fl oz @ $14
  • SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.07 fl oz
  • VALUE: $2.97
 









JURLIQUE Purely Age-Defying Firm and Lift Cream
  • DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Get ahead of the anti-aging game. Jurlique's luxurious moisturizer spurs collagen production and new cells to keep skin healthy and youthful.
  • MY THOUGHTS: My husband already claimed this product because I had questioned adding to my skin care routine. I'd love to try it though, so maybe I could share with him :)
  • FULL SIZE: 1.7 oz @ $70
  • SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.17 oz
  • VALUE: $7.00
 








SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Attimo L'Eau Florale
  • DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: The designer's latest scent taps into our sophisticated side with delicate peony and jasmine.
  • MY THOUGHTS: Again, if you don't know by now, I'm not a fragrance gal. Today I have a headache so I'm not even going to attempt to smell it.
  • FULL SIZE: 3.4 fl oz @ $85
  • SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.05 fl oz
  • VALUE: $1.25
 





Birchbox Friendship Bracelet (extra)

  • DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: It's been a year! and we couldn't have done it without you (thank you.). Wear this friendship bracelet as a reminder that there is beauty in discovery, and delight in anticipation. Here's to many more beauty-filled months.
  • MY THOUGHTS: Obviously my husband is not going to wear this bracelet, so now that I have two I might wear one occasionally. I don't tend to wear a lot of jewelry anyway, but this bracelet is cute. Nothing super special, but certainly is dainty and girly looking.
  • FULL SIZE: n/a
  • SIZE I RECEIVED: n/a
  • VALUE: n/a










Let me know what you think...
Did you receive a Birchbox shipment this month? If so, what are your thoughts on your box box? Discuss in the comments below.