Monday 21 September 2015

August Shopping Haul ♡ - Smashing Darling x





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holaaaa babbeezzz!! Today's video is a haul - one of the monthly hauls I do - but if you watched till the end you'd know that I might change some things up :D oh and excuse the sudden music in the video I didn't notice it whilst editing ughh!!



WATCH TUTORIAL ON THIS LOOK HERE ➜ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUgDqn84mT4



WATCH BRUSH COLLECTION VIDEO HERE ➜ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex7_ooCPdLo



Hugs && Kisses,

- Smashing Darling x



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♥ Contact Lenses:

Desio Coloured Lenses in Desert Dream

Watch reviews here ⤵︎

∙ Smokey Grey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMZkQLpEZT0&list=PLdTxrIugGlYheisxKA8A9aGIADNrwUHoU&index=1

∙ Desert Dream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFXnMoSEtMo&list=PLdTxrIugGlYheisxKA8A9aGIADNrwUHoU&index=2



♥ Discount Codes:

Bornprettystore.com 10% off - SDXT10



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♥ Products Mentioned:



Pink mirror - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111482703043?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=410478034334&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT



Face brush - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-1-Multifunction-Electric-Face-Facial-Cleansing-Brush-Spa-Skin-Care-massage-New-/251653526998?hash=item3a97b815d6



Eyebrow brush duo - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321813116612?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT



Makeup brushes - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271912038235?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=570747433464&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT



Spray bottle - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271969265551?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT



♥ F.A.Q

Camera - Canon 700D

Editing Program - Final Cut Pro



♥ Music

YouTube Audio Library

www.bensound.com

www.freeSFX.co.uk



♥ Business Inquiries

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* Disclaimer - This video is not sponsored.I am not affiliated with any companies mentioned nor am I getting paid for this post. Bought everything mahh self, Items Marked with an * where gifted to me for pr purposes.



For collaborations and business inquiries, please contact me at smashingdarlingx@gmail.com



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Saturday 19 September 2015

Fall Makeup Tutorial #trendyforfall Collab ♡ - Smashing Darling x

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FALL MAKEUP TUTORIAL 󾁂󾁃󾀿

COLLAB W/ THE BEAUTY GURUS <3 GROUP!

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WATCH HERE  ➠ http://bit.ly/fallmakeup1

Monday 7 September 2015

Silcare Malta B-PRO Systems Hybrid Gel Polish




Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well, even though it's too hot to handle right now! Anyways, today I'm bringing you a product review which I hope you'll find interesting and helpful! I had the opportunity to put to test 2 Silcare Malta products. This review might be appealing to nail fanatics and nail technicians like myself (click here to visit my nail page on facebook) or even to ordinary people who are just considering having their nails done. I'm sure you'll love a bit of info before going through the process itself :)


Colour 107.

Colour 113.

So, starting off - the products I'll be mentioning in this post are two Silcare Malta B-PRO Systems Hybrid gel polishes in the shades 107* and 113*. The beautiful and talented Karolina Dreliszak Aquilina, picked the colours herself and I must they're gorgeous worn on their own and even more gorgeous when combined together! For those of you who aren't that much into professional nail care - gel polish is a substitute to the regular nail polish, but provides no chipping, the shine doesn't get dull and lasts much longer if it's properly taken care of. It also needs to be cured under a UV lamp for 2 minutes. It is applied directly on the natural nail, after gently buffing to get rid of natural oils it produces. These type of products work best with a slightly rough surface. That being said, they can of course be applied on top of gel/acrylic enhancements.


 Using colours 107 and 113.

Now here's the thing. The spectacular asset which makes them stand out from the rest is the fact that these are 3in1 gel polishes (no base,no top) which means you won't need to purchase a further base coat and top coat as the formula was created to serve all three purposes. Also, application time is dramatically reduced - so they would be perfect for a busy salon! They don't even need wiping off the tacky layer after they're out of the UV lamp!


Truth be told, I have bought a set of these 3in1 gel polishes a while back when they first launched as I'm always lured and intrigued by new and innovative product that has just been launched on the market. As a professional nail tech, my duty is to try as many products as possible so that I'll be able to give my clients the best there is. When I had first tried them out, I didn't like them immediately. Yep, not so much. I found that they kind of wrinkled and shrunk once the nails where out of the UV lamp and shine didn't last as long as I hoped for - all signs of under curing. I spoke to Karolina about the issue and it was just a minor thing. All I needed to do was apply thinner layers and leave them a little bit more to cure. All very common with gel polishes in general. Since then , so far so good.

 The latest colours have different packaging. They have a different label and they've printed the colour number on top of the bottle, making it easier to spot. In all honesty I really do think they also have a better, improved formula. I gave these a shot on my nails, and even on my clients. I was truly amazed by how much the shine lasts and I had no chipping whatsoever even after 3 full weeks. As a nail tech, I use my hands all the time and still, the colour/shine didn't suffer because of that even when I didn't wear my gloves.



The only downsides I found in these Silcare products is the fact that due to their unique formula, it can apply a little bit streaky at times, so make sure to obtain maximum coverage and opacity of the colour before curing, without applying the layers too thick. The other one is the size. Compared to my other Silcare, Nsi and Andreiagel polishes they are rather on the small side, but with 8ml for €9.85 I can't really complain.

All in all, I think they're great products and would recommend to anyone especially fellow nail techs and nail tech trainees. Yes, this gel manicure process can also be done at home if you have the right tools and equipment but I really don't recommend you do. You might want to save some money by attempting a DIY, but the aftermath can result in irreparable nail damage. So I recommend you seek professional services, always. Gel polish mani/pedi's aren't expensive anyways. I know people who've had bad experiences with nail techs etc but if applied right, no harm will come to the natural nail.
Using colour 113.
Using colour 107.


On a final note, I'd really wish to thank all the helpful staff at Silcare Malta. Especially Karolina and Nathalie for always helping me out especially when I take about 35864 billion years to pick out exciting new colours haha Last but not least, I'd like to praise Silcare Malta as a brand, I have more products from their line and I just love them. Their gel colours are sheer perfection and have never let me down, so if you too are a nail tech, I urge you to give them a try.
Thanks so much for taking the time into reading my review and please do not hesitate to ask more questions should you have any!
Much love,
Smashing Darling x
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Disclaimer: Products marked with an * where sent for 
PR purposes but all opinions are my own - of course :)