Thanks to the excellent prices that were offered, I hauled happily at this year’s BeautyAsia trade fair. Not only did I manage to stock up on nail accessories and my favourite quick-dry topcoat from Poshé, I also purchased:
- China Glaze Optical Illusion and Liquid Crystal
These 3-D glitter polishes from the Prismatic Chroma Glitters collection have a dash of holographic effect that enhances their multi-faceted quality.
- Deborah Lippmann Don’t Tell Mama, Razzle Dazzle, Wicked Game and Hit Me With Your Best Shot
In varying finishes, these appealed to me on different levels. I couldn’t resist the teal depth of Don’t Tell Mama, the dense glitter in Razzle Dazzle, the multi-chrome of Wicked Game and the smooth gunmetal of the polish named for Pat Benatar’s hit. :)
- Misa It’s You! and The Great Green Whatsit
One has intensity of colour with an occasional flash, while the other is a subtle duo-chrome.
- NfuOh 53
An ocean-blue gel base chock full of multi-coloured flecks, this lovely flakie polish will spiff up any polish in a jiffy!
- Orly Space Cadet and Galaxy Girl
I’ve had a taste of these two with MAC Formidable (I love this one so much that I think I only have less than half a bottle left) and MAC Mean & Green. Even so, I couldn’t help but pick up these gorgeous Orly Cosmic FX duo-chromes.
- Zoya Chloe, Maisie and Marina
Two flakies from Zoya (one warm, one cool) and a steely grey with a touch of blue.
- Zoya Izzy, Kissy, Noel, Twila, Holly and Rina
From the Gems & Jewels Holiday 2011 collection, these rich complementary hues of metallic shimmers and glitter glazes can be worked in a plethora of combinations! ♥
OMG! you really did haul! those are lovely nail polishes!
have u tried Seche Vite the quick dry topcoat? if you did, what’s ur thought on it and how does it fare against Poshe? :D
Hi Plue,
A colourful haul too! It makes me smile with its cheery shades. :D
I prefer Poshe to Seche Vite because the latter can get gunky. Somehow, the Poshe version seems to pair well with the formula of the polishes that I use.
oooh thanks for the info! ^_^
You’re welcome, Plue. :) Try both and let me know what you think. Seche Vite is very popular with the Singapore Airlines flight attendants, from what I’ve heard.
Oohhh that’s a lovely haul Mag! How much were the deborah lippmann? :P
I use Seche Vite, but together with the Restore. :)
Hi Mandy,
They were S$19. Incredible! Restore is from Seche Vite?
nice haul mag!!! :)) love Seche Vite but might try this poshe!
Hi Wickermoss,
Please try it and let me know what you think. :)
Yup it’s called Seche Restore. Works great with getting other ‘dried-out’ polishes to the right consistency as well. :)
Hi Mandy,
Thanks. I’ve never thought of restoring topcoats! I threw out my Seche Vite bottle a long time ago. I’m currently using Zoya Renew; I should try it when my topcoats turn gunky. :)
What a beautiful haul! Wish I was there! :D
Hi Milktea,
It was actually an unassuming event at a cold convention hall, haha! The wares, on the other hand… ;)
Gorgeous totally hot! I remembered the great deal last year!! Looking at the haul, it must have been a even better deal!!!
Hi Meow,
Yes, I remember last year too. :) This year’s deals were similar, just that the variety was wider!