Review + Swatch: Misa Nail Lacquer in Jasmine

Last Tuesday, I decided to have my nails done at Dream Nails Salon & Spa (Davao City) to try their Mani-Pedi-Foot Spa Services. Though nearer to my house, I still prefer The Nail Bar because of their gentle touch, cozy sofas and wide selection of Orly Nail Polish and oh-so-cute nail stamps! Anyway, here are the swatches of the Misa Jasmine polish:

Misa Nail Lacquer: Jasmine

Jasmine is a very pretty pastel color that reminds me of candies and cupcakes. When I was a little girl, this color made me love the shades of lilac and purple and still evident after 15 years! I still adore lilacs and purples upto now!

Please excuse the cuts on my ring and pinkie finger and those hideous cuticles. Told yah, I must have gone to The Nail Bar instead :(

#73 Jasmine is a Classic color from Misa (swatch from Misa Cosmetisc website)

Misa Polishes are available at http://www.head2toebeauty.com

Price: $3.75

Availability: Online

Raves:

- Super pretty lilac!

- Very long lasting! After 4 days and everyday dishwashing errands, I can see no chipping! 

- Dries fast!

- Makes my skin look whiter!

Rants: 

- Not locally available

Beauty Points: 4.5/5

Product Review & Swatch: MAC Instant Chic Sheertone Blush

I am deeply in love with coral blushes. In fact, when blush-shopping, I always pick up the coral shades rather than the Barbie pinks. And besides, pink blushes oxidize like crazy on my skin, making it look muddy! Anyway, I got this MAC Instant Chic blush a few months back and I never had a chance to post a swatch and review about it. 

It is from MAC's Pret-a-Papier Collection. 

 

Left: Applied heavily. Right: Applied lightly

 Instant Chic is a peach/coral matte blush. The color is very buildable and it doesn't look chalky even when applied in 2-3 layers. I normally use it to "set" my Nars Cactus Flower Blush and they look good when combined! A match made in heaven, IMO. 

I purchased this blush on ebay.com at a price higher than it's SRP. I don't complain though because this blush is an absolute perfection and indeed makes you Instantly Chic!!!

Raves:

- Very Nice Coral color that instantly makes your cheek looked flushed without hitting the gym!

- Buildable color

- Doesn't look chalky 

- Compliments my yellow skintone! (Plus point for me!) :)

Rants:

 - I hate the packaging! Since it was an LE collection, I hope they manufactured fancier cases too, like that of "To the Beach" collection!

- Very hard to find!

Will I repurchase: Yes! I love this blush!

Beauty Points: 4.5/5