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Thursday 11 October 2012

MUA Nail Constellations.. All of 'em!! =p

As soon as the MUA Nail Constellations were released, I knew I had to have them. Considering one Ciate Nail Caviar is £18, £15 for all five MUA shades was a pretty decent bargain to me. I have never tried this form of nail art before, so I was pretty excited.
 
Just for a disclaimer here, this post is not going to show you the Constellations in their full glory. This post will just show you my first attempt and the process I underwent. Trust me, these babies are really pretty and you can go onto the official MUA blog to see how they look, properly, on gorgeous long nails, not wee stubs like mine.
 
But anyways, my experience...
 
 They really are pretty, and there is SO MUCH in every bottle, these will last you forever. However, there is a LOT of spillage when applying these, so I set up a little 'Constellation Station' - nothing fancy, just a folded piece of paper opened back up, with something underneath each side of the paper to ensure all spillage falls into the middle crease. Ta da! 
Haha, told you it was nothing fancy. Worked a treat tho. The application process is relatively easy, you apply your chosen nail polish base colour and allow it to dry, before painting on a thicker second coat which you'll sprinkle the Constellations on to. I struggled with my first attempt, I was way too cautious and I couldn't get any beads out! Don't be afraid to SHAKE that wee bottle. Beads will come pouring out, but your Constellation Station (ha) will catch them all.
 
I didn't like to press down on the beads to seal them with my finger as some came off, so I pressed my nails down onto all the spilled beads that had collected on my paper. That worked really well. You then remove the top of the bottle and either using the funnel or just the paper you've shaken over, return the extra beads to the bottle. Easy.

 
Just for a simple contrast, I painted one hand with a white base and one hand with a black base. This was my messy attempt (thumb nails are rotten because I was too scared to shake lots of beads out). The left picture is always on the white base and the right picture is of the black base. 
I put Seche Vite on my thumb, index and middle finger, but I kinda wish I hadn't as, as you might be able to see, it kinda spoils the affect. On my other two fingers, I just sealed the tip of my nail with Seche Vite and after a few hours I have had no drop offs.
 
 Left - white base, Right- black base
 
As I said, my nails are too short and my first attempt too cautious and messy for this to show how pretty these actually are. For £3 each, I really recommend them. I love all the colours to be honest, can't wait to try them with different bases!
Natural light (left - white base, right - black base)
 
You can buy thesefor £3 each in your local Superdrug or online HERE.
 
What do you think? Have you tried Caviar nails? Would you try these? Which Constellation is your favourite?
Let me know!

~ Lauren ♥
The Cosmetics Kitten

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    1. I can't even pick a fave! Love them all! :)

      ~ Lauren <3

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  2. What total bargains compared to Ciate! I think I prefer them on the white base xx

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    1. I know, and these will literaly last foreeeever, there's so much in each bottle!

      ~ Lauren <3

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  3. Those are so cute! What a steal those are too I would totally buy those.

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  4. Aww they look gorgeous! Great first attempt, I especially love the Libra&Pisces beads xx

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    1. I've tried it again since then and I managed a lot better haha!

      ~ Lauren <3

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  5. I think they look great, I've received two today, I can't wait to play around :D

    Lucy
    http://lucyywrites01.blogspot.com

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    1. There's so many looks you can do with them I think, what with different bases, statement nails etc!

      ~ Lauren <3

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  6. I love the look and it's nice to see the difference white vs black makes! Not sure it's too practical, but I'm thinking about trying it for Halloween!!!

    -Christine
    www.MakeUpGuineaPig.blogspot.com

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    1. Well they do actually last quite well, I had them on two days with little to no beads falling off!

      ~ Lauren <3

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  7. I purchased one yesterday, was so happy to see them in store! :)
    x

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    1. Ooh, that was quite lucky, I've not seen any instore!

      ~ Lauren <3

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  8. u hav such cute nails...love the post

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    1. Haha they're so wee and stumpy but thank you, you're kind. =p

      ~ Lauren <3

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  9. I have the gemini one! Love it x

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  10. I have Libra and really like it! I put it on over a black polish and with a top coat it stayed put for about 4 days or so. Not brilliant but not bad for how affordable these are! Thanks for sending me your link during the #bbloggers chat :) xx

    Angelica [One Little Vice]

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