KOH: KOH To Go Kit

This cute little manicure set has been available at the KOH Experience Shops for the past month or so. KOH has been giving out the KOH To Go Kit as a free gift for purchases of €125.00 and above made in their Shops.

The set is presented in the by-now familiar faux patent leather KOH case and it consists of three items in mini sizes:

• KOH Crystal Nail File To Go
• KOH Nourishing Cuticle Brush To Go
• KOH Nail Pusher And Cleaning Stick To Go
Note: This kit was kindly provided by KOH Cosmetics.

Two of the items have been briefly mentioned before when I featured the KOH Collection L Box, but for the convenience of those who are new to the KOH range, I've included some information here as well.


KOH Crystal Nail File To Go

At 9cm, this nail file is the smallest in the whole range of Crystal Nail Files by KOH. This mini version has been and still is available for sale individually at KOH retail points.

• comes in an elegant velvet slide-in pouch
• made of glass, be careful not to drop it on hard surfaces
• washable with soap - by hand or in the dishwasher


KOH Nourishing Cuticle Brush To Go

This is a mini version of the KOH Nourishing Cuticle Brush. The pen is about three-quarters the size of the regular version and it contains 1.6ml of product. While the regular-size version is a press-click pen, this To Go version is a click-turn pen.

• clear emulsion
• contains inter alia Jojoba Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Sesame Oil, Shea Butter, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera
• features a brush for convenient application around the nails/cuticles
• can also be used to soften the cuticles before pushing them back with the cuticle pusher (the next item)


KOH Nail Pusher And Cleaning Stick To Go

Measuring just 9cm long, it is about three-quarters the size of its bigger sibling. It comes in a chic custom-size stainless steel protective casing.

• feels heavy in the hand
• made of stainless steel, has a black rubber grip
• one end has a rounded tip, ideal for pushing back cuticles
• the other end is rounded with a sharper tip, good for cleaning under the nails

The KOH To Go Kit is worth €29.95 and I've been told that it is now also available for sale at the KOH Shops (€29.95). At the moment, it is still uncertain if this mini set will eventually be included in KOH's permanent range of products.

As far as I've been informed, it is still being given away free by KOH for purchases of at least €125.00 made in their Shops. The minimum purchase amount may change, so please check with the KOH staff on your next visit there.

Adorned Nails: Teeez Fireworks

Well, it looks like Douglas isn't the only one with Fireworks. Teeez has one of its own too. They are very different creatures though.

While the one from Douglas is a duo- (tri-)chrome nail polish, Teeez Fireworks is a multi-glitter polish - warm silver, turqoise/blue and pink/fuchsia - in a clear base, which makes it ideal as a top coat to give other nail polishes a new look.

Here, I will be combining Teeez Fireworks with two different Teeez polishes which the brand sent me a while back along with Teeez Gutsy 05. Perhaps you would recognise from the design on the bottles that these two polishes belong to the Boudoir Secrets collection.

I figured it would be nice to give these two polishes a different look and so, I bought a bottle of Teeez Fireworks a couple of months ago. Fireworks belongs to a later collection called City Trip. The range of nail polishes that was released under City Trip is called Scandalous Nail Lacquer. According to the website, there are eight polishes under this range, one of which is Fireworks. Teeez intended Fireworks to be layered on the other seven polishes (which are bright, intense shades, by the way), but of course, one can layer it on any polish.

Teeez Cool 04
The first is Cool 04, a very cold, sheer icy blue with a hint of mint green and faint shimmers. I have on four coats here.

I wore this the other day and applied Teeez Fireworks on it. You could pile on the glitters but I did just one modest coat.

Teeez Femme Fatale 09
The second one, Femme Fatale 09, is a dark red crème with a tinge of blue. It's a pretty straightforward polish that applied well. You're looking at two coats.

Using Fireworks, I painted on two coats to give it glitter French tips.

Teeez Fireworks retails for €4.90 (8.5ml).


More information:
Teeez Cosmetics website

Catrice: Hidden World Liquid Metal Gloss

Catrice says: "Brilliant lip gloss with intensely rich shine."

This Catrice Liquid Metal Gloss came in the Hidden World collection and yes, the gloss does have a glossy, metallic finish. The shade I bought for myself is called Rosy&Cosy, a lovely deep pink.

The gloss isn't terribly sticky and it has a scent that is a cross between fruity and makeup-y. The funny-looking applicator looks just like the one from the regular line of Catrice lipglosses, the Catrice Colour Show Lip Gloss.

I've decided to feature in this post the Catrice Hidden World leather-look mirror that also came in this collection. I think it looks stylish in white. It’s handy to have in the handbag but then again, because it’s pristine white, I wouldn’t throw it around in the bag too much.

I’ve been travelling these couple of weeks, which explains for the lack of posts lately. Normal programming will resume next week. I have lots to write about! So, this is one last reminder for my ongoing Catrice Hidden World Giveaway. Be sure to try your luck! The lipgloss and the mirror featured here are included in the prize packages.

Catrice: Eye Look With Hidden World Eyeshadow Soufflés III

It's time for another eye look using two of the eyeshadow soufflés from the Catrice Hidden World collection. It's a light and easy look with simply pink, champagne and a hint of dark brown.

I used:

Catrice Hidden World Eyeshadow Soufflé Rosy&Cosy - pink
Catrice Hidden World Eyeshadow Soufflé Yes, I Wood - champagne
GOSH Velvet Touch Eye Liner - Truly Brown
Make Up For Ever Aqua Smoky Lash Mascara - Waterproof Extra Black

To get the look:

Upper lid
1. Pink on the outer half and lightly on the crease.
2. Champagne on the inner half, inner corner and on brow bone.
3. Lined and tightlined with the dark brown eyeliner pencil.

Lower lid
4. Applied the champagne colour along the lashline.

5. Curled lashes and applied two coats of mascara.

Here, I used mainly my fingers to apply the eyeshadows - application is quicker and it's easier to smudge out the edges.


Further reading:
My review and swatches of the Catrice Hidden World Eyeshadow Soufflé

Reminder: Try your luck in the Catrice Hidden World Giveaway which features two eyeshadow soufflés and other goodies from this collection.