Askmewhats Reviews: Sally Hansen Dry Kwik Nail Color Dryer

A nail enthusiast like me aside from prettifying my nails likes to make sure I prettify beautifully and of course, at a shortest time possible! I still want some QT (Quality Time) with my family you know?

Let's talk about MANICURE!

Maximum time spent for cleaning my nails = 10 minutes
Maximum time spent for nail art = 10 minutes
Drying time? = 1 hour + (before I can really move around)

Not good right? That's why I have to do something about it!!! That's when I laid my eyes on this....

All I can see at the store was DRY KWIK!
Who would say no to this right?
(I did 3x, and after research and further thinking, I cave in!)

** Sold at Sally Hansen Counters for Php299.75 (approx $6.50)

A closer look on the brush
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Sally Hansen Dry Kwik Says ---

Ingredients: mineral oil, octyl epoxidized soybean oil, cyclopentasiloxane

You have

• Wet nail color and messy manicures
• nail color smudges, smears and scuffs

You want

• Dry nail color now!

How it works

• easy brush-on formula makes nail color dry to the touch in just one minute.
• Helps prevent smudges and smears, without dulling the shine.
• Moisturizes and nourishes cuticles

You'll Get

• A flawless manicure in just minutes!

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• the brush is easy to use, very thin and smooth!
• my nail color lasts longer
• nail color is shiny
• dries pretty quick! Definitely a minute!
• though the ingredient is OIL, it doesn't have this really bad OILY feeling that I hate
• Salon tested and dermatologist tested!
  

Cons

• NONE

Overall

Sally Hansen has a more expensive version of a 30 second quick dry for double the price! I've been thinking back and forth and I thought, if I can wait for an hour in the past, 1 minute is nothing! I'm glad I bought this as this really works well for me. Of course, I don't go doing hardcore chores after a minute of applying this Quik Dry, but I definitely see major improvement of drier polish! I don't know if it's just me, but my work entails me to TYPE the whole day!!! I usually have my pinky fingernail chip after 2 days. This time, with the Sally Hansen Dry Kwik, it started to chip after 5 days! That's a huge improvement! I will continuously use this and I will get back to you guys for any changes!


Tips

• Apply nail color as usual, you HAVE to wait for a minute before you apply the Sally Hansen Quik Dry with light strokes.
• Apply Quik Dry on your nails and also on the cuticles and surrounding skin.
• When polish gets completely dry, massage the remaining oil into cuticles to moisturize.
  

Will I repurchase?

YES! Definitely!

True to what I said in the past, you can use whatever nail polish you want and it doesn't have to be expensive. But if you want to make your polish lasts longer, always invest a really good top coat so you don't have to redo your polish or feel frustrated!

Let's all paint the town "Colorful"
By starting to PAINT OUR NAILS! *winks*

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UH OH! That's all I can say!

Askmewhats Version: "Purple Hits Gold" Look

Hey girls (and boys!)

I am so happy (again) today, coz it's Friday my side of the world! I think a frequent readers of my blog would know how much I LOVE Fridays and how much I hate Mondays! I think I am Garfield in my past life! (ya think?)

I am on fire! I've got another look done and it's not the WILD smokey eyed look that everyone wants me to keep on doing, and it's not a NEUTRAL look that some of you wants me to "just forget about it" :P

Let me break it down to you gently... products used and where I used it. Did my diagram improved? I tried my best *drops down knees begging for you to say yes*

1. Bourjois Beige Rose - all over lids
2. Milani e/s Shock and I mixed it a bit with MAC Carbon (to deepen my eye)
3. ELF e/s in GOLD
4. Bourjois Beige Rose - again as highlighter

Other products used (not numbered)

1. NYX Concealer in a Jar Medium
2. Stila Smudgepots in Black
3. Paul & Joe Curly Mascara in Black
4. Paul & Joe eyebrow pencil no. 2

What are your plans this coming weekend? I am going to be a busy bee as my dad and my dad-in-law are both celebrating their birthdays this coming Saturday and Sunday! Don't ask me what my plans are!!! I think I'm going to cram on this one!

Purplish golds aren't the usual combination,
but what the heck right?
As we all say, or as I say...
"Laughter is not the best medicine...so as Smiling!"

Want to check out my old purple look?
Easy, smile and say "Purple Rain!"

Askmewhats Reviews: Paul & Joe Protective Dual Powder Foundation

** Available at Rustan's Makati for Php2,125.00 (approx $47)

Hate me for talking about Paul & Joe once again? I am SORRY :( But I have to do this review! LOL I was browsing through the photos shot by my hubby and I came to realize I kept on raving about P&J products but I didn't talk further about the product! I think this is the right time I talk about this product because I am almost done with this one! I have 1/4 product left! :( (I hate to repurchase, goodbye moolah again)

Paul & Joe Says ---

A high SPF powder foundation for cool, sensuous skin. A moisturizing and flexible makeup base with a meltingly soft texture which adheres gently to the skin, whilst protecting against summer dryness.

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• very natural looking
• has SPF
• good coverage
• non-drying, non cakey
• has refills (saves the environment)
• stays put for the whole day, I've done 2 retouch in a day by just patting on my nose area (but again, I have dry skin)
  

Cons

• Pricey (one refill almost cost the same as MAC SF)
  
• compact is quite big compared to other brands
• since it is really soft and smooth, powder tends to crack when you're half way
• Limited shades available
  

Overall
P&J Dual Powder foundation as compared to MAC (as I'm using both) has sheerer coverage. It is more natural looking and you have this "Bridal" look when you use this powder (Meaning, very neat looking).

I find that even though "limited shades available" are put under CONS. I think it is fine as P&J shades available in Manila adheres to the Asian skin tones. I find that even if I use Shades 20, 30 or 40...it all looks fine to me as the colors aren't too far from each other.

I am using the older version which has higher SPF of 25, while the newer version (Which I also bought) has SPF 20 only but, I was told it has better coverage. (I will test on the newer version soon and let you guys know how I feel about it)

Tips

• if you are going for a really clean/neat/party look, use your favorite liquid foundation, then use a brush, top it with the P&J Dual Powder Foundation (FLAWLESS LOOKING!)
• using a triangle sponge instead of the sponge that comes with this compact (for me) is better! <-- maybe it's just me!
• pat gently, do not rub
• test this product on counters first, because it doesn't come cheap! P&J counters in Manila have new triangle sponges, and they willingly let you test it on your whole face before you purchase anything! Go around shopping, and see how it works for you. DO NOT BE PRESSURED TO BUY!
  

Will I repurchase?
Yes! I have 2 back ups!

Products, no matter how expensive or cheap they are,
as long as they work on you... are worth buying!
Never be pressured by anyone to buy anything!
Trust your judgment and instinct! You'll be ok :D

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