Orly Fantasea vs Stargazer 128

Evening Everyone!

Well I've been meaning to swatch more Stargazers since I featured Stargazer - 121 here. But like a lazy madame, I never got round to it. Well I dug out Stargazer - 128 and thought that it looked slightly similar to Orly - Fantasea. Well, only one way to find out. Comparison swatch.

I used 3 coats of Orly - Fantasea on my middle finger and 3 coats of Stargazer - 128 on the rest. Very similar, both quite sheer, both super glowy and iridescent. Fantasea is slightly more purple base while 128 has a more red tone. They both contain that stunning golden shimmer. Application wise, Stargazer was easier to apply in my opinion, although it had that notorious smelling formula. Orly was a little bit harder to apply, sightly thicker and dragged a little. For the polish collectors out there, not dupes, but very similar. My mum would tell me off for buying both, but I'm glad I have them!

Price? Well Stargazers are pretty cheap for a UK brand only £2.50 each (14ml) available from their online Store here. Orly is slightly more expensive ranging from £5-£9 (18ml) depending on where you buy. I got mine off ebay. I also have Stargazer 127 which is also similar to both of these, but more pink/gold. I'll try and get a swatch of that also :-)

Which do you prefer? Have you tried any of these?

Tee Dee xx

October Feelunique Beauty Box

Hello Everyone!

I received my first beauty box! Yay! After seeing Sue's post on Tokki and Oliver's blogspot that Feelunique had started their own monthly subscription beauty box for £9.95 a month, I thought I would give it a go, plus delivery is free. Bonus! See below for product descriptions from Feelunique.com.

Feelunique writes:

How it works

'Once you've signed up to a Monthly Subscription or our one-off annual fee (there are 2 payment options to choose from) the excitement begins, your anticipation starts to build and soon you'll receive your first Beauty Box!

We'll send your unique Beauty Box during the first week of every month, filled with 5 deluxe-sized beauty products, plus a bonus beauty sample for extra unique-measure!
Included in each box is a 'What's in the box product guide' letting you know exactly what you've received and how to use it.

Now for the real fun - you get to try out your goodies! Pamper, play and preen to your heart's content; in the comfort of your own home, in your own time. Each box will be varied so you can experience top-to-toe beauty, whether it's a make-up staple, a new skincare essential, a body treatment, a hair hero and the new season's scent, you'll be sure to fall in love with something new and exciting!'

and inside...

It came neater than this but I've had a rummage around

Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash - A two-in-one oil-free exfoliating wash for all skin types, this fresh, fruity cleanser contains rose hip extract, milk thistle, passion flower and chamomile in a non-stripping formula that rebalances even the most schizophrenic of skins (erm schizophrenic skin?...bit of a harsh word to describe a breakout)

TIGI Catwalk Sleek Mystique Straight Collection Blow Out Balm -

To polish & refine.

- Provides thermal protection and gives natural fullness
- Adds mega shine and softness
- Silk and Soy combine with Dragon Fruit to five a hydrated straight style
- Alluring Citrus Rosewood fragrance.

Sleek Mystique contains an exotic infusion inspired by the mysteries of the orient:

- Lychee
- Bamboo
- Honeysuckle
- Dragon Fruit
- Rice Bran Oil

This amazing blend smoothes, improves strength and adds divine shine to every hair type, creating a sublime canvas.

Transform hair into silky, glossy, fluid perfection.                                                                    

Burberry Body Sample - Burberry Body is the new fragrance for women. Developed under the direction of Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey, Burberry Body is a sensual and feminine fragrance with an eclectic combination of luxurious, refined ingredients.

Top notes: Green absinthe, peach and freesia.
Middle notes: Rose absolute, iris and sandalwood.
Base notes: Cashmeran, vanilla, amber and musk

Caudalie Vinexpert Radiance Day Fluid - This energising fluid with SPF10 offers complete firming, protective and anti-wrinkle action along with optimum moisture to ensure a glowing complexion all day long.Main ingredients: anti-ageing grapevine Resveratrol anti-oxidant grapevine polyphenols(OPC), strengthening and moisturising Vinolevure, coppery pearlizers and light-reflecting pigments for an instant healthy glow, toning ginseng, nourishing and moisturising cassia angustifolia, sodium hyaluronate, shea butter, olive squalane and pea, soothing pro-vitamin B5 and camomile, encapuslated sun filter, energising cypress, basil, mint, galbanum, mandarin and ylang-ylang.                                                                    

Orly Nail Polish Miniture in Terracotta - Slick on one of these bold hues for high impact colour and shine. Choose from an exciting range of shades to find the perfect match, or pick an unexpected contrast for effect. Fast drying, long-lasting, high gloss nail colours free of DBP, Formaldehyde & Toluene.

Crabtree & Evelyn India Hicks Island Living Spider Lily Ultra-Moisturising Hand Therapy - Escape the busy demands of your day with the exotic scent of an island paradise. Crabtree & Evelyn India Hicks Island Living Spider Lily Ultra-Moisturising Hand Therapy is a lightweight shea butter-rich hand cream that is blended with conditioning macadamia nut oil and aloe to moisturise and soothe hands.

The soft blend of spider lily along with night-blooming jasmine and other sea air accords make this scent truly one of kind and a luxurious way to keep your hands soft.

- Shea butter formula soothes and moisturises.
- Myrrh extract helps conditions cuticles and nails.
- Formulated without parabens, lauryl sulfates, mineral oil, and propylene glycol.

So guys what do you think? I haven't been able to try all of these yet, but the hand cream is to die for! I'm also pleased with the Orly shade (Terracotta) I received, while I'm not a pinky fan, this coral shade looks lovely. Swatches hopefully soon. The Burberry perfume is also nice, slightly strong but pleasant. I'm really glad I chose the Feelunique box, while I haven't subscribed to any of the others Feelunique's sample sizes are great. Super pleased with this.

Have any of you gone with Feelunique instead of Boudior Prive or Glossy Box?

Tee Dee xx

 

NOTD - Orly Galaxy Girl

Hi Peoples

It seems I was born into the nail polishing world a little too late. Many rare and unique polishes have become extinct before their time and I wasn't around to buy them (bummer). One of the polishes which I was after was Misa - Embroidered Emerald. Well it's never going to happen, so an alternative polish needed to be found. With dupes like Urban Decay - Bruise also being discontinued Orly - Galaxy Girl was my last resort. I've read that while the finish is completely different the colour is very similar.

I don't think Galaxy Girl really looks like Embroidered Emerald, maybe similar but I have nothing to compare it with, only images on the net. BUT Galaxy girl looks beautiful on. This is 3 coats. The plum to blue duochrome is stunning. Glad I got it anyway!

To all the rare and lovely polishes that got away eh! Too many to count :-)

Tee Dee xx