So the sun is shining and it’s officially the start of the weekend! If you’re anything like us here at Chemist Direct, we can’t wait to get the glad rags on and spruce ourselves up for a weekend in the sun with the guys and girls! So, to help you look and feel your best this weekend, we’ve put together a step by step guide on how to get the most out of your manicure.

Remove any remaining polish and surface oils by gently wiping over the nail with a polish remover. Try OPI Acetone Free Polish Remover, for fast effective results without drying the nails out.

Gently file the nails in to your chosen shape using a gentle file in one direction, being careful not to make “see-saw” movements. This avoids weakening the nails and preventing splitting and breaking!


Apply a softening cuticle oil such as OPI Avoplex Nail & Cuticle Replenishing Oil to help soften unsightly cuticles and restore the skin with essential nutrients. Gently push the cuticles back with a manicure stick in light circular movements to create a perfect nail contour.

Now your hands and nails are prepared, its time to add some colour! First, apply a thin layer of your favourite base coat, which helps avoid staining and increases staying power. After this has dried apply your chosen Spring shade! There’s some beautiful colours hitting the shelves at the moment, but we’re loving the new Kardashian Kolors, part of the Nicole by OPI range. Glittery, summery and girlie, they are simply stunning! We adore Wear Something Spar-Kylie for show-stopping shimmer. If you prefer something a little more subtle, Kim-Pletely in Love is an understated pink shade that is just beautiful on tanned hands.

Apply a thin coat in the centre of the nail, being careful to leave a gap between the cuticle and the polish. Lightly sweep down the nail, and then apply left and right of the centre line. Repeat with all nails and allow to dry before applying a second coat in the same way.

Leave to dry for a few minutes before applying a thin coat of your fave top coat to “seal” the polish and create a super-glossy finish.

Happy weekend everyone!

Top Tips:
 

• Made a mistake? Don’t panic! Simply saturate a cotton bud into polish remover, and gently push and “roll” over the mistake to instantly correct it!

• If you have the tools and the time, buffing nails before applying polish always creates a mirror shine finish!

• If you find your polish is a little thick, just add a spot of polish remover into the bottle and shake well. Voila, your polish is as good as new!

• Never apply thick coats of polish as this will just encourage chipping!

• Never forget your base or top coat if you really want salon-style results!

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When you first think of Palmers, you straight away think of Cocoa Butter, body lotions and anti-stretch mark treatments. Palmers has built a reputation over 160 years as a reliable, great quality and amazing value for money brand that helps take care of your skin. Their range has included body butters, body oils, lip balms and even shampoo and conditioner! But now, they have finally answered demand and launched a fabulous Face Care range…and I’m glad to say it was well worth the wait!

Made up of five must have items, the Palmers Facial Range is nourishing and calming to the skin, and is made up of naturally derived ingredients and gentle formulas that make all the items suitable for even the most sensitive of skin types.

Including a Night Cream, Daily Lotion, Smoothing Eye Cream, Exfoliant and Cleanser, the entire Face Care range has been formulated using Palmer’s most signature ingredient: natural cocoa butter. Delicately fragranced with White Lily, they smell fresh and light, and not at all synthetic.

All the items within the range are formulated with a super nourishing, anti-ageing and soothing formula including conditioning shea butter, milk proteins, evening primrose, aloe vera, vitamin E and of course the almighty pure cocoa butter. If that wasn’t enough, they all also contains Retinol and Peptide Complex, both powerful anti-oxidants and anti-ageing wonders!

Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Night Renewal Cream is a great overnight treatment. Rich, thick and creamy, this moisturiser melts into the skin and helps regenerate the skin while you sleep, so you wake up to a refreshed, revived and smoother complexion.

If you have a more sensitive skin type or simply prefer lighter products, the Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Calming Facial Lotion is perfect for you. Also great for use in the morning (under makeup), this feather-light moisturiser hydrates the skin without leaving a greasy film, is fragrance free and also contains soothing chamomile as an added bonus!

Worried about crows feet? Who isn’t!? The Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Line Smoothing Eye Cream is rich yet non-irritating, and smoothes on to the skin without upsetting the delicate eye area. Infused with powerful anti-oxidant and anti-ageing properties that help to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, and helps to lighten dark circles.

Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Cleansing Gel is lathering face wash that helps remove daily impurities, excess oil and traces of makeup from the skin, leaving your face clean, fresh and clear from blemishes. Great to awake and refresh the skin in the morning, or for cleansing away the daily grime at night, this cleanser leaves skin soft and supple, and doesn’t strip the skin of essential natural oils that keep your skin in tip top health! 

Are you fed up of tired, dull and lack lustre skin? The chances are you need a good exfoliant! Many on the market today are far too harsh, and can actually end up damaging the skin by scraping the skin’s surface. Not so with Palmers Cocoa Butetr Formula Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub! This is infused with micro-fine crushed particles of cocoa beans, that gently yet effectively lift away dead skin cells to reveal smoother, brighter and fresher skin without being harsh or abrasive. The formula is rich and creamy, helping to hydrate the skin while you exfoliate, leaving you with healthy, refreshed and glowing skin!

If you haven’t yet tried the new Palmers Facial Range then you really are missing out! Since I have been using these myself personally now for the last few weeks, I can vouch for the fact that these do exactly what  they say on the tin. No gimmicks, no fancy marketing ploy, no celebrity endorsement, no obscene publicity... Just a simple, straight forward range that cares, protects and hydrates your skin with minimal ingredients. The result? Glowing, healthy and radiant skin without breaking the bank!

Here at Chemist Direct, we’re always looking for ways to keep you right on trend when it comes to the latest beauty products. Step forward OPI’s dazzling Nicki Minaj collection!

This new range is available for a limited time only, and has been launched to start the New Year with a bang! Including six snazzy shades and a brand new Shatter top coat with attitude, this collection is sure to be a huge hit.

Now available with 25% off the RRP, you won’t find these polishes for the same price anywhere else online!

What do you think of the new colours?

If you like to stand out from the crowd… Try Did it On ‘Em!

This vivid lime green is great for making a statement!

If you like a bit of sparkle… Try Save Me!

Jam packed with silver glitter particles and holographic strands to really catch the light!

If you like classic feminine shades… Try Pink Friday!

This bubblegum shade is sure to keep you pretty in pink!

If you favour the brights… Try Fly!

A mesmerising aqua blue will brighten the winter months!

If you like a hint of glamour… Try Metallic 4 Life!

Guaranteed to be one of the hottest shades of the collection, Metallic 4 Life is glittery and sultry, the perfect accompaniment to your LBD!

Of course, the brand new Super Bass Shatter can transform any polish in seconds! Simply apply over a dry, painted nail and watch as the polish ripples to create a cracked effect. This rich plum purple looks sensational next to lighter shades, try it with Pink Friday for a girly finish or with Did it On ‘Em for something more daring.

If you can’t settle on one (and we don’t blame you!), why not check out the Nicki Minaj Mini Lacquer Pack? It contains four miniature bottles from the collection so you can have four different looks…all for under £10!

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