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Bionic Beauty tests Nailene glue-on nails
Freebies Found: Garnier skin care, Dove and more
Bionic Giveaway: Win a Thevi Cosmetics Lipstick

Bionic Beauty tests Nailene glue-on nails

Posted: 10 Nov 2009 10:42 AM PST

I typically don’t wear false nails since I’m always swatching nail polish colors. And quite often, the nails themselves are incredibly uncomfortable on my flat nail beds. However, it seems glue-on nails have made some steps forward… Nailene recently sent me a few boxes of their new nails to test out and review for the Bionic Beauties out there.

Bionic Beauty blog review - Nailene glue-on nails

Bionic Beauty wearing Nailene's new Couture nails.

I got a pack of Nailene Couture nails (french manicure style with accented, sparkly tips), So Natural (which are shorter and softer so they flex more than normal glue-ons), and So Real (medium length but still very thin on your nail).

To start- I removed my nail polish, roughed up my nails slightly with a soft emery board and then started gluing the nails on. They lasted seven days on me- a person who is not using them as built-in screwdrivers (like I do!) would probably get ten days. And the new softer plastic is MUCH more comfortable than the older, thicker styles which forced my nail beds to bend.

My only complaint is how I can never seem to get all the air bubbles out when I apply glue-on nails. I’ve tried less glue, more glue, letting the glue dry until tacky, etc. And I still get some air bubbles.

With that said, these nails are great for a special occasion, or if you just broke all your nails off before a big night out. I applied mine in under 10 minutes and headed right out the door

Nailene glue-on nails are available at your local drugstore or mass market retailer for around $4 a box.

FTC Disclosure: This item was sent to me free of charge in return for an honest review. The opinion is based on my personal experience and was not influenced by any source. I was not compensated for this article. Feel free to read my disclosure policy for more information.

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Freebies Found: Garnier skin care, Dove and more

Posted: 10 Nov 2009 04:10 AM PST

Get free skin care, body care samples from the Bionic Beauty blog After an extensive freebie hunt, I’ve found some new samples for all the Bionic Beauties out there. So request away ladies!

First, thanks to BJ for writing in about the new samples that Walmart is offering! You can grab a freebie of the new Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Sun-Damage eye cream with SPF 15. The Garnier samples are usually a pretty generous packet size. Perfect for at least a week of use!
Dove has launched some new samples of shampoo and conditioner. You can choose from either their Heat Defense Therapy or Intense Damage Therapy hair care lines.
For the indie-brand lovers, Pristine Skincare products is offering some freebies of their skin care line. While the sample form doesn’t specify what you’ll receive, it’s usually fun to try out a new brand.
Head to your local Aveda salon and mention that you saw the offer in O (Oprah) Magazine for a free sample of their skin care. However, be sure to check for your local participating locations first.
Also, while you’re at the Aveda site, you can register for their birthday program. You’ll get a coupon good for one free scented body care or other item to redeem on your b-day!

Remember that most samples go very quickly, and that I don’t ship/sell any of the samples from Bionic Beauty – I just locate them during my web travels. Have fun, Bionic Beauties!

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Bionic Giveaway: Win a Thevi Cosmetics Lipstick

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 01:30 PM PST

Welcome to another Bionic Beauty giveaway! Thevi Cosmetics has kindly sponsored this contest so you all have a chance to win one of their High Impact Lipsticks in True Rouge. These lipsticks are super comfortable to wear and are rich in pigment… they are a favorite of The Bionic Mom!

Win a Thevi High Impact Lipstick in True Rouge!

In order to win…

Simply leave a comment below with what your “normal” makeup routine includes. Do you wear only a certain brand, just brown eyeshadows, have a favorite mascara or lipstick?

For a second entry, you can Twitter about this giveaway! But be sure to include @BionicBeauty and @Thevi in your tweet, as well as a link to this giveaway (you can use this one – http://tinyurl.com/WinLipstick).

The Rules: One (1) winner will be chosen randomly from the qualified entrants and will receive a Thevi Cosmetics lipstick in True Rouge, as detailed above. Retail value is $13. To qualify for entry, you must follow the entry rules as outlined in this post. This giveaway is open to USA and all International residents. Please enter only once; duplicate entries will be detected and discarded. Entry deadline is November 19th, 2009 at midnight USA ET. The winner will be chosen via Random.org and will be announced here on Bionic Beauty and contacted via email. *Please note that I will never share your email address with anyone! I only use your email address to contact you if you are a winner. However, if you do not enter a valid email address, you will be disqualified. Please do not post your email in the comment itself… *just* in the email box (for your own safety).

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