Milani Rad Purple

   It's officially summer.  And trust me it's felt it around here.  But you know what that means right?  Time to break out the neons.  No time like summertime to have eye searingly bright nails.

   So to celebrate the beginning of summer I'm sharing with you a purple, what else really?, neon from Milani called Rad Purple.

   Now don't let the bottle fool you, that is not the color of the polish.  It's just a colored bottle.  The actual polish is more of a plummy red purple.  Like all neons, Rad Purple dries to a matte finish.  This can of course be changed with a top coat if you'd like.  I've left it matte for these photos.  

   Normally I don't show you guys my right hand, for a couple reasons.  One I'm right handed so application is usually not as pretty on that hand and because taking pictures with my left hand is just really awkward.  But oddly enough, my right hand turned out better than my left with this polish so I'm going to show you both.  Please ignore the peeling skin on my right hand and sad cuticles.  That hand gets a lot of abuse at work.

   The formula on Rad Purple was VERY thin and watery.  So when applying make sure you wipe the excess from the brush and stem or you will get flooded cuticles.  Because of the thinness of the formula, application can be a bit streaky if you use thin coats.  Which you will see on my left hand.  With thicker coats, which you will see on my right hand, the streaks are less noticeable.  Otherwise application was pretty smooth and the polish is fairly quick drying.

Direct Sun

Left Hand

Right Hand

Indoor

Left Hand

Right Hand

   The other big thing you will notice between my two hands is that my right hand is darker than my left.  However, I used 3 coats of Rad Purple on each with Beauty Secrets Base Coat.  But the thickness of the coats on my right hand made a difference in color as well as streaks.  If you want the lighter shade like my left hand but with fewer streaks and vnl, visible nail line, you might want to try layering Rad Purple over a white or nude cream base underneath.  This helps to brighten the polish over it and hide your actual nails at the same time.

   Despite the few issues, I really like Rad Purple.  I do think next time I will use it over a white base however.  But it is a fun color and a good way to welcome in summer.

Disclaimer: The product(s) in this post were provided to me by the company for consideration.

Milani Limited Edition Summer Nails Press Release

Please enjoy the following release about the upcoming limited edition summer collection from Milani:

MILANI NAILS IT

Milani presents its hottest and brightest shades that complement every summer glow

July Limited Edition Summer Products

STOP! Wardrobe change? No problem, create a gallery of nail looks with Milani’s New Limited Edition High Speed Fast Dry One Coat Formula Nail Lacquer – fast and luxurious, to get you on the GO – their new flat brush for fast and flawless application that dries in 60 seconds. For an additional pop of color use Milani’s High Speed Fast Dry One Coat Formula Nail Lacquers for extreme shine and electrifying nails.  These high voltage bright pigments are available in eight high fashion shades and great for the summer season! 

Available Shades: Purple Rush, Instantaneous Blue, Racy Green, Fast Fuchsia, Jiffy Orange, Violet Dash, Yellow Whiz, & Hot Pink Frenzy.

Brighten your lids with Milani’s Limited Edition Paint Eyeshadow Palette---fashion forward neon colors in one super-soft, silk-like application. Brighten your eyes by using shades separately or swirled together to create your own unique hue of art. 

Limited Edition Items available ONLY the month of July at select CVS drug stores.

High Speed Fast Dry One Coat Formula Nail Lacquer, Retail, $3.99

Paint Eyeshadow Palette, Retail, $7.99

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Milani Creme de la Creme

   Originally I had planned to have a review or two for you today, but I unexpectedly had to go to work tonight.  So I will try to have a couple up for you tomorrow.  For tonight, please enjoy this release from Milani.

CRÈME DE LA CRÈME

Milani Cosmetics sweetens up with shades of pink this spring

Milani Cosmetics sweetens the deal by offering nail lacquers in candy colored shades of pink and a FREE matching crème brulip lip gloss. Offer lasts through the month of March.

Retail, $4.49 each

Available at www.MilaniCosmetics.com

Milani Cosmetics Info and Coupon Code

   I haven't talked much about Milani Cosmetics in the past, but I have some fun stuff by them to show you coming up.  If it ever. stops. raining.  Can you tell I'm getting a little frustrated by the lack of sun?  But for now read about some new things from Milani and check the bottom for a coupon code.  And have a good weekend.

 

PENCIL IT IN

Milani Cosmetics introduces spring’s hottest beauty must-have!

Electrifying color and immensely hydrating, Milani Cosmetics introduces Lip Flash --- spring’s trendiest beauty accessory in Crayola-chic form! This highly-pigmented pencil allows you to perfect your pout with the convenience of a pencil, coverage of a lipstick. Similar to designer brands such a Clinique and NARS, Milani’s Lip Flash offers designer quality with bargain prices!

Lip Flash is easily sharpenable, non-tacky and anti-feathering formula.

Available in eight fashion-forward shades at CVS drugstores. Retail, $6.99

KISS AND MAKEUP

WITH MILANI COSMETICS

Cupid! Ready your arrow. This Valentine’s Day, Milani Cosmetics has red hot looks to get you ready for love!

EYE CANDY: Milani’s Baked Eyeshadow in I Heart You (Retail, $7.49)

CRUSH & BLUSH: Milani’s Baked Blush in Dolce Pink (Retail, $7.99)

PUCKER UP: Milani’s HD Advanced Lipstick in Vivacious Fuchsia (Retail, $7.99) &

Milani’s Lip Flash Pencil in Hot Flash (Retail, $6.99)

NAIL HIS HEART: Milani’s One Coat Glitter Specialty Nail Lacquer in Red Sparkle &

   Milani’s Jewel FX Specialty Nail Lacquer in Silver (Retail, $4.99 each)

For additional information, please visit www.MilaniCosmetics.com or contact B|W|R Public Relations.

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China Glaze Ruby Deer and Milani Red Sparkle

   I think I may have to start building an Ark soon. Though I'm pretty sure it would kill my mani and nails. This is day 5 of rain here.  I really want to go buy some Wellies/Rain Boots/Galoshes, whatever you want to call them, but David says I don't need any.  Personally I think he's mistaken.  I mean if 5 straight days of rain and flood warning doesn't call for Wellies, I don't know what does.
   With Valentine's Day just over a week away, I'm sure lots of you are starting to think about your manis for the day.  So today I'm going to show you two reds you might want to consider.  I used them together for a fun take on a french manicure.  The polishes are China Glaze Ruby Deer from the Naughty or Nice holiday collection and Milani Red Sparkle from the new Rockstar Nails collection.

Ruby Deer

   I don't have a bottle shot of Red Sparkle unfortunately.  I thought I took one, but I can't find it at the moment.  

   Ruby Deer is my current favorite red creme.  It is a true red with no blue or orange leanings.  It's just RED.  Application was as smooth as butter and completely opaque in 2 coats.

   Red Sparkle is just what you would think from the name.  It's a red glitter with I think a black base, but the glitter is so dense it is hard to tell exactly what the base is.  I only used 1 coat of Red Sparkle on my tips.  Because of the density, the formula is a little thick but not too hard to work with.  I free-handed the tips and think they came out pretty well.

Direct Sun

Shade

Indoor

   Remember to click to enlarge to see full details.  I loved this combination.  David didn't like it, not that that is surprising.  He thought it was too red.   Boys huh?  Lol.     

   What do you ladies think of these two?  If I could draw hearts at all I could totally see a light pink or white base with hearts in either of the colors, or both, on accent nails.