Dermelect Memento and Revital-Oil

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Hey y'all!  Today I have some new treatment products available from DERMELECT to share my thoughts on.  I'll go ahead and tell y'all now, I LOVE them.

So lets start off with Memento.  This top coat is applied as you usually would.  It has the benefits of a gel polish without having to cure for application or soak for removal.  It's thick without being overly thick and gloopy.  This dries and hardens as a result of exposure to daylight or bulb light.

And let me tell you the shine on this little product is AMAZING.  It's like brand new patent shoes.  I currently have it on my toes and it took no time at all to dry, I think they suggest waiting 8 minutes.  When I get a chance, and I'm not swatching, to use it on my nails and test the wear fully I'll be sure to let y'all know.  Though, it's been on my toes for at least a week with no chipping or dullness.

Now, for Revital-Oil.  This product is a 2-in-1.  You get a protein peptide treatment AND a cuticle oil complex(shea butter, argan oil, jojoba oil, citrus oils, & coffee bean extract).  The scent is lightly of those citrus oils, both orange and lemon....but nothing overpowering.  As you can see it looks like an oil & vinegar mixture, and just as with dressing this needs to be shaken before application.  

Revital-Oil penetrates the nails to condition nail beds and help restore ragged cuticles while simultaneously strengthening the nails.  Since receiving this I've been using it especially during swatch-fests to help keep my nails in shape.  This stuff is powerful.  Usually when I swatch, and use acetone to clean up around the edges I have to put moisture back on the skin, but NOT with this stuff.  It kept everything looking great, even with washing my hands.

All Dermelect nail & hand treatments are:

• dbp, formaledhyde, & toluene FREE
• Cruelty FREE
• Hydroquinone FREE
• Paraben FREE

Memento retails for $16.00 & Revital-Oil retails for $14.00, both are 0.4 fl. oz.

Dermelect - All Decked Out

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Hey y'all!  Today I have 4 new pretties from the wonderful brand Dermelect.  Their polishes aren't just color, but treatments too. 

Lets get straight to the swatches and I'll tell y'all a bit more about these after.

A Shore Thing - 3 coats with top coat - This is described as a sheer beige, but it looks more pink to me.  One coat is "your nails but better" for that natural look, but it's not opaque unless you build up coats or layer it.  This would look really awesome with some white tips for that pink & white "American mani" that most salons refer to.

Dune My Thing - 2 coats with top coat - This is described as a mauve taupe and I completely agree.  This is super opaque and you could probably get away with just one coat.  

Fant-A-Sea - 3 coats with top coat - This is described as a peach shimmer.  The shimmer is a mixture of pink and silver.

Lazy Daze - 2 coats with top coat - This is described as a butter creme.  It definitely makes me think of butter, though it's more tan/yellow/pastel.  Around the edges it looks lighter, almost like I used a white base under it, but I didn't.  

BENEFITS:

• Strengthens weak, brittle nails.
• Restores nail flexibility.
• Helps nails resist chipping and splitting.
• Provides long-lasting, high shine & bold color.
• Water and detergent resistant.
• Protects against UV rays.
• DBP, Toluene, & Formaldehyde FREE.
• Cruelty FREE

These polishes can be purchased HERE and retail for $14.00

NEW Colored, Peptide-Infused Nail Lacquers from Dermelect Cosmeceuticals

I have two of these pretties to show you today.  First, I want to show you a pic of the entire collection.  I'll have more info below my swatches. 

Dermelect was kind enough to send me two of their ME polishes for review.  Be sure to check them out on Facebook for info on their Pinterest giveaway.  

 First up is Provocative.  "A fabulously fresh fuchsia".  Above is 2 coats with a top coat.  It's almost neon-ish.  IDK what happened to the spot on the tip of my pinky, I prolly dinged it or something.

This is Above It.  "A breathtaking sky blue".  Above is 2 coats with no top coat.  I had to swatch this twice.  I forgot to change my lighting settings on my camera the first time and when I was looking at other swatches to compare to what I'd taken, they all seemed brighter, almost neon, where mine were kinda dull.  I swatched again, and noticed my pics weren't really that far off.  This is a beautiful sky blue cream.  The bottle matches the end result.

These dry extremely fast.  Not instantly, but it doesn't take hours upon hours.  I also like that they protect against UV ray's, I'm all about that. 

Now to more info on these polishes, as well as the other shades....and where you can buy them. 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The ‘Cure’ in your ‘Mani’ is at your fingertips with the 1^st peptide-infused color treatments for fragile, weak nails.

Aptly named ME, Dermelect Cosmeceuticals formulated and designed a 2-in-1 range of bright, beautiful crème shades coupled with a remarkable manicure extending formula. Infused with ProSina, a pure protein peptide extracted from New Zealand sheep’s wool, the lacquers deliver a fast drying, high gloss shine while providing an unequaled level of strength for stubborn nails to grow longer and more resistant to chipping, peeling and splitting.

In its debut collection, the ME range includes six lacquers with eye-catching hues ranging from the brand’s signature red to a rich lilac, creamy sky blue and color of the year, tangerine.

HOW IT WORKS

The first coat instantly bonds to the nail, while the second fuses with the base coat to create a flexible web of color that resists chipping and improves brittleness (patent-pending technology). The ME colors combine fast drying, high shine, and a healthy ‘green’ dose of vitamins, peptides, and moisture, offering a colorful solution to the contemporary woman’s beauty concern—aging hands and nails. For best results, two coats are recommended.

BENEFITS

·    Strengthens weak, brittle nails

·    Restores nail flexibility

·    Helps nails resist chipping and splitting

·    Provides long-lasting, high shine and bold color

·    Water and detergent resistant

·    Protects against UV rays

·    DBP, Toulene, Formaldehyde, and cruelty FREE (no animal testing)

KEY INGREDIENT                                  ProSina Protein Peptide

COLOR NAMES                                    Persuasive (luscious peach)                                          #1070

                                                                Provocative (fabulously fresh fuchsia)                       #1071

                                                                Above It (breathtaking sky blue)                                  #1072
                                                                Head Turner (brilliant orange crème)                         #1073
                                                                Luxurious (rich, confident lilac)                                     #1074
                                                                Power Trip (burst of red w/pink undertone)               #1075

LAUNCH DATE                                      June 1, 2012 (future color collections to follow).

                      

PRICING & AVAILABILITY                  SRP: $14.00 (0.4 fl. oz. bottle)
                                                                Available on www.dermelect.com and C.O. Bigelow in NYC

ABOUT DERMELECT

Dermelect Cosmeceuticals is a forerunner when it comes to targeted, multi-tasking cosmeceutical skincare. Backed by its board of advisors and formulated with the most effective and sought out ingredients, Dermelect provides a refreshingly realistic beauty philosophy as it seeks to simplify skincare for the average educated consumer. 

 NOTE:  The polishes in this post were sent for review.