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| Microbeads- Brand-Recollections Signnature Special |
Purchased some microbeads at Michaels for $11.99CAD to try out the "caviar" look as I don't think it is worth it to buy the "name brand" at Sephora for $25.00CAD. I swear it looks exactly the same and is significantly cheaper!
I still want to try the rainbow colour one, I have ordered some microbeads from Gmarket and will post it once my new Gmarket order comes in. I used my Gmarket credit to get a few things...have to use it since it will never be refunded into my bank account. That's the only sucky thing about Gmarket, if they over estimate shipping(which they always do) you will be credited in your Gmarket account and not refunded. Zipia.net actually refunds it back to your method of payment, paypal.
Anywho, back to nail art! The results are very nice, however as many people noted, this look will last only a day before the beads chip or fall off. This DIY version is totally worth the money. $11.99CAD for 6 bottles of microbeads! You can do this look thousands of times..lol This pack came with the following colours: clear, copper, silver, champagne, ebony and antique copper. I didnt put on the antique copper as I am not so good with my left hand and the look is the same. You get the gist of it. :)
If you are interested in this look and don't want to dish out the $25.00 per bottle at Sephora just stop by your local craft store to pick up these babies, they are in the scrap booking section. If you want them cheaper, they can also be found on ebay.com or Gmarket.
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| set of 6 for $11.99CAD |
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| Thumb: silver, index: ebony, middle: clear, ring: champagne, pinky: copper |
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| close up of ebony microbeads |
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| close up |
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| close up of silver microbeads |
-Carm
Buying from micheals instead... genius :3
ReplyDeleteI think it looks like candy! And being the person that I am, I might have a tendency to pick at the beads >> I will admire this look on others :P
LOL...I started picking at it right after the photos and I had to remove it all cuz its distracting. I think it looks like sprinkles...mmmm...sprinkles. :p
DeleteWow! I was going to do the exact same thing as you too!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely should! The Ciate polish kit at Sephora is ridiculous. not worthy it at all and it seems like this look will be over soon..lol
DeleteAw, it looks so cute! And yeah I always thought the Ciate polish was pretty overpriced for such a trendy look lol.
ReplyDeleteDo the beads stay on pretty well or do they tend to fall off a bit?
Hi Risse,
DeleteThey stay on pretty well but will fall off if you dont use a top coat...it will max only last 2 days even if you are careful...lol
Can you send me the link to purchase these microbeads online plz?
ReplyDeleteHi Kristal,
DeleteI actually bought them in the store at Michaels. I am not sure if they have an online shopping option but you can try. Otherwise, you can drop by a local Michaels to pick them up. :)
-Carmen
Hi Carm,
ReplyDeleteThe thing is I live all the way in Trinidad (that's in the Caribbean)... So picking them up at Michaels is not an option right now lol. But thx anyways and if there's a link u can send me like I said, I'd really appreciate it! Thx bunches!
Hi Kristal,
DeleteIn that case I think your best place to buy the microbeads from is ebay. http://www.ebay.com/
Search for microbeads and you should find it. :)
Hope it helps!
-Carmen