Showing posts with label new collection. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new collection. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

NOTD: Catrice - Biscuits & Cupcakes



I made this NOTD last week, but couldn't find the time to post it, so here it is :D.
This NOTD was made with the polish "C04 Biscuits & Cupcakes", a Limited Edition polish from the Catrice Urban Baroque collection.

I read on other blogs about the sheerness of this product, but decided to try it for myself, and boy, am I glad I did!





The packaging of this polish is very stilish and pretty.
The bottle has the same shape and colours as the regular Catrice nail polishes, though it's a bit smaller, and there are some nice graphics on the cap.

The brush is about the same size as the regular ones, which isn't small but not big either.
To me this is the perfect brush size, since I can't polish my nails with extra broad brushes (yes, I'm thinking of you, Miss Sporty!).



Usually, the consistency of Catrice is pefect (not syrupy or runny, just easy to work with).
This one howerver, is a bit thicker.
Not syrupy yet, bet definitely thicker.
I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to get it right, because of the thickness, but it actually worked out ok in the end :D.

Like I said, this polish is sheer.
A lot of people couldn't get enough coverage, but luckily I did!
I used a smoothing base coat by Catrice (works a bit like a ridge filler), then 3 layers of this polish, and then a nice layer of Ultra Long Lasting top coat (also by Catrice).



When I was done, I was astonished!
I had damaged 4 of my nails, while polishing, and just covered it up with a bit of polish, but when I was done, my nails were completely smooth :D.
My nails had a very nice pink colour, they were completely smooth, and it simply looked like I had my nails done professionally!
This never happened to me before.
Also, 30 minutes after my top coat, my nails where complety dry, and I couldn't dent them anymore, which isn't always the case.

The result:

*With flash



*Without flash



Conclusion:
You need to really take the time for this one (unless you have a very fast drying top coat like INM Out The Door or Seche Vite), but you will get great results :D!
The consistency is thicker than most Catrice polishes, en definitely thicker than I'm used to, but with a little patience you will get amazing nails, though it is a bit difficult.
Also, you need to apply 3 coats.

If you don't have a lot of patience or time, don't buy this one.
On the other hand, if you don't mind a little work and love the colour, I would definately recommend this.

C04 Biscuits & Cupcakes is a polish from the LE Catrice Collection "Urban Baroque", and is sold in January at drugstores "Trekpleister" and "Kruidvat" for €2,49 (I think).
If you would like to buy this, I suggest you hurry.


Have you tried any of the polishes of the "Urban Baroque" collection, or are you planning to?

Let me know what you think in the comments.

Until next time,

Freya

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Essence I Love Berlin & Catrice Urban Baroque Haul



Last week I stopped by Trekpleister and Kruidvat and picked up some items from the Essence - I Love Berlin collection and the Catrice - Urban Baroque Collection.

Essence - I Love Berlin:



The Pallette in 01 Style Victim



One of the polishes in 02 I'm A Berliner



Catrice - Urban Baroque:



The Illuminating Powder in C01 Masquerade Ball



One of the Nail Polishes in C04 Biscuits & Cupcakes



And last, but not least, two of the lipsticks, in C02 Elisabeth and C03 Victoria




I love the packaging for both the Essence and the Catrice products.
So far I haven't tried the palette yet, but the colours look nice.
The green nail polish, I have tried on my toe nails and they are now a fantastic bright green :D.
I Haven't tried the Illuminating Powder either, but I have high hopes for that one.
The light pink polish is now on my nails and looks very pretty.
Also, the lipsticks are awesome too.
I tried them yesterday and I love them.
I'm thinking I will need to buy the other colour too ;).

When I will be feeling better (got hit by the flue again *sigh*) I will do a post with more product pics and swatches :D!

Have a nice sunday!

Until next time,

Freya

Sunday, December 5, 2010

New Catrice Collection: Urban Baroque (January 2011)

Essence isn't the only one coming out with a Limited Edition Collection in January next year.
Catrice also has a great collection for us in store, called "Urban Baroque".

First, they have made 3 eye shadow duo's in the colours Candelabra, Feather Fan and Fleur de Lis. These are all light coloured eye shadows with pretty packaging, and they will cost €3,49 each.




There are also 3 lipsticks in this collection YAY :D!
I love the lipsticks Catrice makes, and these 3 sure are pretty.



Purple tones look good on me, so I think these would be a great catch!
The casings of the lip sticks are gorgeous, and so are the lipsticks inside ;).
The names are Marie Antoinette, Elisabeth and Victoria and the will cost €3,99 each.
I love the names btw, they are so cute!

Then, on to a very interesting product: the Illuminating Powder.
A lot of bloggers have been wanting this product, so it will probably sold out fast.
It's called Masquerade Ball and will retail at €4,49.



Isn't it a beauty!???
I love the artwork on the outside and I'm curious to what effect the Illuminating Powder will have on my skin!

There is also a powder brush to go with the Illuminating Powder.


It's a bit expensive for a Catrice brush (€4,59) but it is prettier than their normal brushes!

Also, there are 4 great polishes :).


They are pretty nude/pastel colours and bang on trend.
Available in the colours: Pearls & Chains, Barock & Rock, Princess & Ballerina and Biscuits & Cupcakes.
I don't know how much they will cost, but I'm guessing the price will be about €3,-.

Lastly, there are some stick-on tattoos.

They all have the words Urban Rebel on them.
I don't know what they are prices either.

I'm thinking about getting the Illuminating Powder and the lip sticks, and probably also the nail polishes.
I might get the eye shadows, but I definitely won't buy the tattoos.

Do you have anything of these collection on your wishlist?

Until next time,

Freya