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Royal Glass Nail File
by k2705
I have often looked at glass nail files and thought about getting one but never did until 3 months ago, I actually spotted them while out Christmas shopping and decided to buy one.
There are several glass nail files on the market but the one I went for is the Royal Diamante Glass Nail File, I must admit I was a little bit ... tempted by the colour and sparkle
My glass file came in a little pink velvety feeling case to protect it, the glass file is pink at one end and gradually fades to white at the other end. At the top of the file there is a little diamante heart in white crystals which although serves no purpose does look very pretty. The file is approximately 14 cm's long and 1 cm wide. One end is pointed too which s very useful for gently tidying up cuticles.
The glass file doesn't really feel like a nail file its quite smooth, its nothing like the real old fashioned metal ones or the rough sand papery emery boards.
I couldn't wait to try my new file and used it that same evening. I love doing my nails and keeping them a nice shape is important. I found the glass nail file very gentle but very efficient, I didn't need to put any pressure on the file it will simply glide over the nail end shaping it however you choose.
Being gentle I personally find I don't get straggly bits left which can be the case with emery boards, particularly cheap ones. The file gives a nice smooth finish to my nails without putting any pressure on them.
To keep the file in good working condition and also hygienic, after all nails can be germy things at times, I just give it a quick wash with mild soapy water after I've used it, If you don't do this the file becomes less efficient and of course not that clean!
I've been really pleased with my Royal Diamante Glass Nail File, it works very well and looks pretty too. Although it was quite expensive to initially buy with care it should last a long while. Although mine came with a little case I never keep this in my handbag, being glass its obviously breakable and with everything I have rattling around in my bag it would probably get broken. I always keep a small emery board in my bag for emergencies and use my glass file at home.
I bought the Royal Diamante Glass Nail File from a local independent chemist but they are available from several shops that sell this type of product and also many online stores too such as Amazon UK, I paid £4.99 for mine however Amazon currently have them on sale for £3.53 so its best to shop around.
If you are looking for a nice nail file or even a gift for someone I would definitely recommend taking a look at this, pink wasn't the only colour choice there were several different ones to choose from.
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Boots No7 Illuminated Make-Up Mirror
by Costello4
I got this No7 Illuminated Makeup Mirror this Christmas. It was rather expensive but I think it has been on offer from December so it was definitely a bargain.
Packaging - The mirror came in a large, purple and clear cardboard box with efficient protection to hold the mirror stable whilst inside.
Look - The mirror ... is metallic silver which is very shiny, a white fairly long cable leading to the plug, a swivelling axis to flip the mirror round to normal or 5x zoom. It has a black button on the base which turns on the circular band around the edge of the actual mirror. 'No7' is visible on the actual mirror. It has a thick base and the swivel mirror is very thick too so the whole thing is really sturdy and stable.
Use - It is fairly easy to turn the mirror round but stiff at the same time so it won't swing back, it'll stay in place. The lights aren't too bright to look at closely but light enough to show every imperfection you'd ever wanna see! The zoom mirror is brilliant, especially for tweezing eyebrows, (you can see every hair and tweeze every hair individually) & removing and applying make up - before I used this mirror for make up I must of gone out unknowingly with make up streaks etc, and now this light allows me to see every detail. Also you can easily make sure that you have every scrap of make up removed at night.
If you have dark lighting in your room or can't use the light then you really need a mirror like this. Because of the light, there is no shadows blocking your light.
Overall - Good lighting, clear mirrors and easy to use, and sturdy. I would of liked the mirror ace to be bigger as its only enough for your face, so you do have to lean in a bit to see properly. Not sure how long the bulbs last as I've only had it for about a month. Also I don't think it's worth £50, but the half price offer is really acceptable for this handy mirror.
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Cien Nail Polish Remover
by Wee_Jackie_163
I generally do my household shopping in either Asda or Tesco, or online at their respective websites, but there are times when I only need to carry out a sort of 'top up' shop and for these lighter shopping trips I will usually decide to shop in either Lidl or Co-Op, both of which are considerably easier for me to utilise, as they are ... much smaller in size than their 'Superstore' rivals.
It was during the summer of last year that I was stocking up on a few supplies in a local branch of Lidl's Supermarket that I was perusing their small range of toiletries and cosmetics. One purchase that I made at this time was the "Cien Nail Varnish Remover" which I believe cost me around the 80 pence mark at the time, although I have noticed that many of Lidl's prices will fluctuate from time to time, so please do keep this in mind if you wish to purchase the product. I believe that the product can only be purchased in branches of Lidl.
The packaging, as with most items from the 'Cien' range, is pretty simple and rather plain. This doesn't necessarily put me off from buying a particular product, but it is fair to say that there is nothing particularly eye-catching or appealing about the slender design or the presentation of the plastic bottle in this instance. The Cien brand is presented in colours of navy blue, and there is a plastic lid on top of the bottle in the same shade. I have found this lid screws off quite easily from the top of the bottle, even though I suffer with limited mobility in my hands.
Underneath this lid is a very small hole at the top of the bottle's spout, through which you can dispense the liquid Nail Varnish Remover. I have noticed that this design is extremely convenient, as it helps to 'control' the Remover liquid when I want to pour it from the bottle onto a cotton wool pad, for example. Other Remover products are packaged in bottles with a much more 'open' necked bottle and I find these can pour and spill easily from the bottle which makes an extremely unfortunate mess!
The Cien Remover liquid itself is a pale pink colour and is of course very thin and runny in its consistency, being similar to that of water. I find the Remover carries a very strong smell that is very chemical in its fragrance, although this is the case with most - if not all - Nail Varnish Remover products that I use on a regular basis, as they are generally rather strongly-formulated solutions that contain alcohol and other chemicals. I find the smell of the solution is evident even as the lid is removed from the bottle, such is the strength of its scent.
In terms of the Cien Remover being effective, I find that it works very well at removing nail polish from my fingertips and it does so quite quickly and with minimal effort which is absolutely ideal, as far as I am concerned. I find too that my much-loved dark red/wine, burgundy, plum, purple-ish types of shades of nail polish are removed much more easily with this particular Nail Varnish Remover than with my previous purchase which had been something of a chore to use with such dark-coloured shades, requiring lots of effort and continual wiping and soaking of the nail. The Cien product in comparison, removes these dark colours much quicker and with much less effort which is preferred when carrying out what is already a rather tedious task.
I find the Cien Remover liquid works very well with those cotton wool pads that are available to purchase in most supermarkets and drugstores. One pad will quickly absorb the liquid Remover which can then be easily swept over the surface of the nail, lifting the colour up and absorbing it into the cotton wool's surface as it goes. One or two wipes of each nail is really all that is required with this product too, so I do feel it is really effective. Darker shades of polish and varnish may well require a little more liquid to remove stubborn staining, but again, this is something that could be said of most Nail Varnish Remover products that I use regularly, so I really have no complaints when considering the effectiveness of using the Cien Nail Varnish Remover in comparison to other products. I find it works well with removing coloured polish from my fingernails as well as my toenails, and there have been no issues with either task.
The reverse of the bottle informs me that the Cien Nail Varnish Remover IS suitable for use with false nails, although I cannot comment on this further as I generally paint my own nails rather than choosing falsies.
The bottle of Cien Varnish Remover has lasted for around two months of use, which I think proves it is an economical product and offers excellent value for money.
In summary, I have nothing negative to report about the Cien Nail Varnish Remover at all, and think it performs very well, especially considering the value-for-money price tag. I'd have no hesitation in purchasing the product again for myself in the future, and I do feel the product is deserving of full marks in the product rating score, as a result.
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