Dr.'s Remedy: Breast Cancer Awareness Trio- swatches

I'm a great fan of Dr.'s Remedy because they're such great quality polishes that don't have a lot of toxins in them. This trio is part of their breast cancer awareness collection in which 10% of the proceeds will go to Living Beyond Breast Cancer "an organization who ensures that women who are newly diagnosed, in treatment, beyond treatment, at high risk or living with metastatic disease are well cared for by providing educational resources and support services relevant to their age at and stage of diagnosis"
Onto the colors:
HOPEFUL Hot Pink: A Hello Kitty-meets bubble gum shade-  I used two coats and no top coat, you can see on all of these how shiny they are, application was flawless, it's a great creme.

PURITY Pink: A ballet slipper, sheer hue- I used 3 coats on this and it would be amazing for glitter sandwiches or if you want that soft french manicure look. It's very much a jelly polish. 

NURTURE Nude Pink: A damsel-in-distress, barely there beautiful- This was 3 coats and it has a really pretty pink pearl  sheen to it (see macro shot). Application again was fantastic and it applies somewhere between a creme and a jelly and appears a bit more pink in hue than the picture translates. 

Overall these are a great unique trio from Dr.'s Remedy and for such a great cause too. You can find out more about Living Beyond Breast Cancer online and below. 

A bit from the press release I posted earlier:

The good-for-you ingredients and lack of toxins in Dr.'s REMEDY®Enriched Nail Polish offers a safer, healthier option for nail care, giving you peace of mind.  And, during the month of October,
Dr.'s REMEDY® is tickled pink to donate 10% of the proceeds from the sales of three pink shades to Living Beyond Breast Cancer, an organization who ensures that women who are newly diagnosed, in treatment, beyond treatment, at high risk or living with metastatic disease are well cared for by providing educational resources and support services relevant to their age at and stage of diagnosis.
Dr.'s REMEDY® Enriched Nail Polish is available for $17 online at www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL.

*products sent for review*

Soccer Mani: Featuring my Water Decals

For those who do not know, I'm a HUGE soccer fan and support our Northern California team the San Jose Earthquakes. Each home game, I try to do a different Quakes themed mani, this past weekend I went with nail decals I made of their shield. I started with two easy coats of Healing from Dr.'s Remedy which is the perfect light gray creme. Then I took Jordana Blue Bash and sponged it onto the tips and sides of my nails. Then the hard part came, cutting out 10 decals and adding them on (the application process is a cinch, just soak in water 20 seconds then slide it off the paper onto your nail, the trimming took long). You can purchase my decals HERE and I do custom decals at no extra charge, they're 20 for $2.50 and I throw in random extras as well.  Overall, I LOVE this mani so much!

Santa Hat Mani: Christmas 2011

This was the mani I sported for Christmas festivities this year. I used Dr.'s Remedy Revive as my main shimmery red color and my accent nail is OPI Birthday Babe with Sephora by OPI Sparktacular over it. Love this glitter, it's complex and has many colors and shapes but is not too chunky. I used my Bundle Monster plates to stamp the santa hats then added colored rhinestones to the tips. It was a cute mani and served its purpose well for the occasion :)  Not too sure I liked the double stamping, may have been better to keep it at one hat per nail but.. meh, it still rocked.

Dr.'s Remedy Holiday Deal- black friday sale

Dr.'s REMEDY is a line of doctor-inspired cosmetics that is dedicated to using clean, hypoallergenic ingredients. The birth-child of two New York-based podiatrists, Dr. Adam Cirlincione and Dr. William Spielfogel, Dr.'s REMEDY proves quintessentially-perfect for any person looking to better the condition of her skin and nails. Dr.'s REMEDY is sold exclusively at www.remedynails.com or by calling 877-323-NAIL. 

Dr.'s Remedy: Jolly and Joy (holiday 2011)

Another spectacular collection by Dr.'s Remedy is out for the holidays. You can enlarge the collage to see the glitter up close as well, but let's talk about the shimmer beauty in this collection. 
(from press release):

REVIVE Ruby Red: A shimmer-infused, Wizard of Oz-inspired shade of crimson

PASSION Purple: A bombshell-boysenberry with subtle silver meshed throughout

ESSENTIAL Emerald: A take on the classic tree-and-plant-inspired gem of a shade, with delicate glimmer and unparalleled amounts of glamour

SERENE Silver Glitter: A seasonal sizzler like no other: shine, chic, totally unique in the metallic scene

RESOLUTION Red Glitter: A red-meets-copper spin that's sequin-look-alike laden with high-shine and sparkle

Revive is not new to this collection however it remains my favorite red of all time. Passion Purple is amazing, I absolutely love this purple and do not own any purple like this (that says alot because I have a ton of purples!), reminds me of holiday sugar plums! Essential emerald is quite unique to my collection as well, I love the shimmer in this properly named shade. Moving on to the glitters: Serene- this silver glitter is so shiny and festive. It has raspberry, silver and light blue glitter in it (dominated by silver of course), a total show stopper. Resolution is the same bang, it's pinkish red glitter (may be like rose gold colored) and silver. All these polishes were opaque in two coats with no problems, even the glitters because they are dense and packed with sparkle. 

Kudos to another great collection!

These retail for $17ea, (the glitters for $14ea) and can be found online, Facebook and on Twitter.
(they are also running a special right now, see their website online for more details :) 


Last day to enter the Soulstice giveaway!!!

Dr.'s Remedy: Holiday Hues Jolly and Joy- press release

Dr.'s REMEDY HOLIDAY HUES: JOLLY & JOY Seasonal shades to enchant, inspire, ignite

Holiday cheer is contagious: the spirit is infectious, the charm is encapsulating. It's so divine, in fact, that you wish you could "bottle it up" - savor it, treasure it. Luckily, your friends at Dr.'s REMEDY did just that this year with their holiday collection of hues: JOLLY & JOY. In the lineup, five shades that are rich, riveting, and radiant. And the best part: the colors are traditional in scope but not on scale; meaning red and green - yes, the docs have you covered. See for yourself in the best holiday collection yet:Dr.'s REMEDY JOLLY & JOY for holiday 2011.

The holiday 2011 JOLLY & JOY collection of Enriched Nail Polish includes: REVIVE Ruby Red: A shimmer-infused, Wizard of Oz-inspired shade of crimson PASSION Purple: A bombshell-boysenberry with subtle silver meshed throughout ESSENTIAL Emerald: A take on the classic tree-and-plant-inspired gem of a shade, with delicate glimmer and unparalleled amounts of glamour SERENE Silver Glitter: A seasonal sizzler like no other: shine, chic, totally unique in the metallic scene RESOLUTION Red Glitter: A red-meets-copper spin that's sequin-look-alike laden with high-shine and sparkle Dr.'s REMEDY is offering the following special price on selected holiday shades. Purchase ESSENTIAL Emerald, RESOLUTION Red Glitter AND SERENE Silver Glitter for only $14 each while supplies last.  Also, free shipping on orders of $50 or more with code: HOLIDAY thru 11/18/11. Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish is available for $17 online atwww.remedynails.com. Dr.'s REMEDY is a line of doctor-inspired cosmetics that is dedicated to using clean, hypoallergenic ingredients. The birth-child of two New York-based podiatrists, Dr. Adam Cirlincione and Dr. William Spielfogel, Dr.'s REMEDY proves quintessentially-perfect for any person looking to better the condition of her skin and nails. Dr.'s REMEDY is sold exclusively at www.remedynails.com or by calling 877-323-NAIL.

Dr.'s Remedy: Fall Fever 2011- Swatches

The new Dr.'s Remedy polishes are out for Fall! They are right on par with color: rich cremes and have the same awesome Dr.'s Remedy quality and formula. From the press release:

The vibrant shade collection of Enriched Nail Polish includes:


DEFENSE Deep Red: A rich bordeaux with a mystifying matte finish
NOBEL Navy: A sea-at-dusk shade that reflects light and brings dimension to tips and toes alike
BALANCE Brick: A modern maroon with body and balance   


My favorite color in the collection is by far Nobel. Navies are all the rage this fall and Dr.'s Remedy does not disappoint. It's a perfect navy creme, opaque in two coats or one thick even coat. Balance would be my second favorite followed by Defense. I wouldn't call Defense a matte polish. I did not use a top coat in any of the swatch photos above, you can see their natural finishes. They are all opaque in two coats and squishy in my opinion, they are wonderful! I respect the fact these polishes are infused with vitamins, wheat protein and tea tree oil (makes me feel less guilty for leaving a pedicure on for weeks!).  Another great collection you can find more information on at their Facebook, Twitter and Website or by phone at 1-877-323-NAIL
They are also having a promotion right now for a holiday special :) 
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Dont' forget to enter my Soulstice giveaway!


*product sent by company PR*

Dr.'s Remedy: Fall Fever 2011

Dr.'s REMEDY FALL FEVER 2011 Autumn Allure Like Never Before

Fall 2011 will be fierce: leaves will change, for sure, and temps will follow suit. But the real news relates to the hues of this season. Indeed, we're revolutionarily-ready to welcome a crisper, cleaner, clearer collection of colors, kudos to Dr.'s REMEDY insight and excitement over autumn. These hues celebrate the season that screams renewal: a rich bordeaux; a modern burgundy; a navy-meets-royal blue. We welcome you to invite your nails to dance in Dr.'s REMEDY FALL FEVER 2011. The vibrant shade collection of Enriched Nail Polish includes: DEFENSE Deep Red: A rich bordeaux with a mystifying matte finish NOBEL Navy: A sea-at-dusk shade that reflects light and brings dimension to tips and toes alike BALANCE Brick: A modern maroon with body and balance                    Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish is $17 and available for purchase online at www.remedynails.com.

Dr.'s Remedy: Concealer Cream Swatches

So I wanted to try this product out and see how it worked. I got the light shade and it was too light for me (too much pink undertones) so I called up my friend who is lighter than I am and she was nice enough to model for you.  Here's the jest of the cream:

Have spider veins? Cover them with Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Instant Cover, which glides on smoothly and dries instantly to reveal a flawless finish. Loath those sun spots? Conceal them quickly with Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Instant Cover. Annoyed by pesky birthmarks? Camouflage them in a flash with Dr.'s REMEDY EnrichedInstant Cover. Grown tired of that tattoo? Hide the evidence with Dr.'s REMEDYEnriched Instant Cover.  

First we tried it out on her birthmark on her forearm. Quite pleased with the results. The lighting is indirect natural light. We dabbed on two coats and let it dry. 











We then moved on to tackle spider veins. This was all we could find on her :-)
I think the concealer worked best for this, I dabbed on one coat of it and you can significantly see the difference. Not too shabby!

Last we tried was the toughest: tattoo cover up.  As you can see it didn't go so well. To be fair, she has a dark pigmented tattoo and her shoulders are more tan than her forearm and back knee.  I just kept layering it to see what would happen. So this is many many layers of concealer and while it did cover, I think wearing a shirt with some sort of sleeve would be easier.  May be the medium tone would have worked better on her for this area too though. 

Overall it's pretty great for the spider veins and I think I will have my mother try it out. It also has nutritious stuff in it for your skin so it shouldn't irritate or dry your skin out. 

"Boasting an ingredient list that's good-for-your-skin, such as tea tree oil, lavender, vitamins C and E and wheat protein, Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Instant Cover is a water resistant goof-and-fool-proof solution for perfecting a less-than-stellar skin tone situation."

Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Instant Cover is available in Light, Medium and Deep for $40 online at www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL

*product sent for review*

Dr.'s Remedy Cosmetics

DR.'S REMEDY INTRODUCES ENRICHED INSTANT COVER The Easiest Way to Perfect Your Skintone

Dr.'s REMEDY is proud to announce the launch of an amazing, awe-inspiring concealing cream, Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Instant Cover, ideal for legs that need some extra loving. Intended to minimize any skin-tone imperfection from head to toe, this cream will become your most-adored vanity staple. Have spider veins? Cover them with Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Instant Cover, which glides on smoothly and dries instantly to reveal a flawless finish. Loath those sun spots? Conceal them quickly with Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Instant Cover. Annoyed by pesky birthmarks? Camouflage them in a flash with Dr.'s REMEDY EnrichedInstant Cover. Grown tired of that tattoo? Hide the evidence with Dr.'s REMEDYEnriched Instant Cover.   Boasting an ingredient list that's good-for-your-skin, such as tea tree oil, lavender, vitamins C and E and wheat protein, Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Instant Cover is a water resistant goof-and-fool-proof solution for perfecting a less-than-stellar skin tone situation. Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Instant Cover is available in Light, Medium and Deep for $40 online at www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL. Dr.'s REMEDY is a line of doctor-inspired cosmetics that is dedicated to using clean, hypo-allergenic ingredients. The birth-child of two New York-based podiatrists, Dr. Adam Cirlincione and Dr. William Spielfogel, Dr.'s REMEDY proves quintessentially-perfect for any person looking to better the condition of her skin and nails; their Enriched Nail Polish is the first-ever nail polish on the market approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr.'s REMEDY is sold online atwww.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL.

Dr.'s Remedy Summer 2011 Swatches

 Hey everyone! I have a treat for you today! Dr.'s Remedy sent me their new Summer 2011 Collection- Hot Hot Hot Summer Shades!

Let me tell you about the colors then we'll get to how cool and innovative the company is.

First up is Tranquil tangerine.  This polish is so pretty; it shimmers and flatters.  The tangerine description is spot on.  It's not orange or a yellowish orange, it's literally tangerine.  It has gold shimmer in it that looks lemony to me.  It's quite a refreshing color and is awesome for summer.  I will for sure be rocking this on my toes!
This was two coats, no top coat!






Next up is another frosty shimmer called Bold and it's a baby blue.  I almost think that these shimmers look like foils in person because they shimmer so much down the nail from light reflection.  This color is a soft blue and is cheery and light and is described in the press release as "aqua meets turquoise" which is accurate for this! I did two coats and no top. It has minimal streaking, impressive for a shimmer/frost. Another fun and stunning color. I did two coats and no top coat; all that shine is natural.









The last frosty shimmer in the collection is Glee gold. This color has some serious pretty factors happening.  The color of the gold is a true gold, does not look like "fake gold" or overly metallic.   It doesn't look heavy on the nail either. I did 2 coats and no top coat.
 It's a fabulous color to wear to a pool party or a summer cocktail mixer.

 The first creme is Lovely, a lavender shade that is highly pigmented.  I used one coat for this polish with no top coat, it dries semi matte and is extremely pretty.  It's a smokey purple that is still cheery and happy.  I think this color is a great alternative if you want to take a break from summer neons but still want something pretty and bright.













Last up is the last creme, Nurture which is a nude.  This nude is super pretty, I did 2 coats and encourage you to enlarge the picture to see the pink and gold barely-there shimmer. This nude is just a clean color and not plain because it has the hint of sparkle which adds depth- love it!

Here's a little bit about Dr.'s Remedy and the podiatrists that created the company.

I really love their polish and it's a great value because it's enriched with tea tree oil, vitamins and wheat protein so I don't mind leaving it on my toes for a long time (when I get too lazy to change my pedi)!

You can find order these from their website and they retail for $17. They also have treatments.


my Blog Sale was updated!

Dr's Remedy Summer 2011 PR

Sun, sand, shore: three summertime staples. And since setting our sights on this season’s bright, sassy, new summer collection from Dr.’s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish, we’re believers that your hands and feet will follow suit in fantastically, fashionable style. Just in time to slip into your sexy sandals, welcome Dr.’s REMEDY Hot Hot Hot Summer 2011 collection: five fabulous, terrifically-on-trend shades of Enriched Nail Polish that we promise you’ll sizzle for!!! 

Dr.’s REMEDY® Hot Hot Hot Summer Shades

The Sunburst Shades include:
LOVELY Lavender 


GLEE Gold


TRANQUIL Tangerine


BOLD Baby Blue 

NURTURE Nude Pink

Dr.’s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish is 

available for $17 online at www.remedynails.com 

Dr.'s Remedy- enriched nail polish

 A bit about Dr.'s Remedy's from their  site :

Dr. Adam Cirlincione and Dr. William Spielfogel are well-respected board certified podiatrists who care about the products their patients use. Both doctors have spent years of study and training. Although, skilled surgeons, they realize a top reason patients come into their office is because of brittle, discolored nails, often times associated with the harsh chemicals in commercial nail polish.

Together, they created a line of nail polish to combat this epidemic.

Safe, stylish, and also...ENRICHED.

Dr.'s REMEDY® is the most unique nail polish on the market, created by two doctors who truly care. Once you experience the high quality of this enriched polish, you'll be happy you switched to a healthier alternative.

 
 That being said.. unique and innovative right? well, check this out...