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By Nature Daily Moisturiser

March 1, 2021 | Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

By Nature Day Cream

By Nature’s Vitamin C & Turmeric range doesn’t have a day cream, so I tried By Nature Hydrating and Replenishing Daily Facial Moisturiser.  Packed with Co-Enzyme Q-10 to combat daily environmental stressors; Essential Ceramides to restore and protect, and Hyaluronic Acid to plump and hydrate, it promises to help keep skin hydrated and smooth. Suitable…

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Brightening Night Cream

February 22, 2021 | Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

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By Nature Brightening Night Cream promises to restore your natural glow over time. It also energizes tired skin, restoring a fresher looking complexion. A rich, hydrating cream that melts effortlessly into the skin. Containing hyaluronic acid, it leaves skin feeling matte and smooth with a lovely citrus scent. It is paraben free and not tested…

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Radiance Boosting Face Serum

February 18, 2021 | Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

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By Nature Radiance Boosting Face Serum promises to get your natural glow back with Vitamin C and Turmeric Extract. Hyaluronic Acid helps to hydrate skin, Vitamin C brightens and restores the complexion, while Turmeric Extract energizes tired skin and helps minimize pores. All of By Nature’s products are paraben free. They’re not tested on animals,…

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Which cleanser, toner and moisturiser to use for your skin type

February 6, 2021 | Articles | Leave a Comment

We are taught to cleanse our faces every night from a young age.  In most cases, that’s where skincare advice ends.  Finding the right cleanser, toner, and moisturiser to use is usually a process of trial and error.  Sometimes certain products are just used because its what your Mom, Aunty, or sister used. Theres more…

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White Spots on nails

February 6, 2021 | Articles, Nails | Leave a Comment

Known medically as Leukonychia, (from the Greek words leuko (“white”) and onyx (“nail”), white spots on the nail/s are most commonly caused by a minor injury or trauma to the nail matrix, the base of the nail under the skin, where the nail is formed. If you’re not sure exactly where your nail matrix is, have a…

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By Nature Cleansing Gel

February 1, 2021 | Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

Cleansing Gel

By Nature Brightening Gel Cleanser with Vitamin C and Turmeric is an ‘energizing’ facial cleanser that promises to help keep skin bright, clean and fresh, while gently washing away dirt, make-up and impurities. Infused with antioxidant rich Vitamin C and radiance enhancing turmeric extract, the tube says it will hydrate and boost skin’s radiance for…

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Bee Restored

January 25, 2021 | Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

Day 21

A mini 15ml tub of Bee Restored Lavender Night Cream from The Sage Apothecary was the Day 21 gift in the 2019 Beautiful Surprises Advent Calendar.  I wasn’t sure if this was a bee venom or a bee pollen product, as I couldn’t find an ingredients list on the little tub, so I had to…

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Skin Radiance Moisturiser

January 11, 2021 | Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

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A full sized 125ml tube of Natural Instinct Skin Radiance Moisturiser was included in “The Naturals” box that I’d bought from Best Beauty Box Ever, a non-subscription beauty box by Beauty Review. If you want to sign up to Beauty Review, please use this referral link. After having such a great result from using Glow…

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Mia Belle Shampoo Bar

January 4, 2021 | Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

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I purchased one of the Mia Belle Oil Balancing Shampoo Bars after having had a rather disappointing experience with Totally Balmy’s Shampoo Bar (click on the link to read my review). I’ve used solid shampoo bars for years now, and they do vary quite widely in size, texture, lather, etc. from brand to brand.  Unfortunately,…

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Essie Gel Couture Polish

December 28, 2020 | Nails, Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

Essie Gel Couture

I selected Essie Gel Couture in “Spiked With Style” (#360), an edgy deep blood red.  The polish is bottled in a clear, twisted Essie branded glass bottle and the colour of the polish is visible through the glass, while the top coat is in an opaque white twisted bottle. There is no base coat with…

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Why nails split, peel or crack

December 21, 2020 | Articles, Nails | Leave a Comment

Cracked, splitting and peeling nails have many causes, from infections to the normal side effects of getting older. The most common reason for split or cracked nails is unfortunately something we have no control over. Ageing. As we get older, our fingernails naturally become thinner and more prone to cracking and splitting. This is most…

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Garnier Nude Effect BB Cream

December 14, 2020 | Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

Nude Effect BB

I bought a tube of Garnier Nude Effect BB Cream, even though I wasn’t really a huge fan of the last Garnier BB Cream I used, which was their Anti-Ageing BB Cream, back in July 2016.  I found the Anti-Ageing one to be very greasy on my naturally oily skin, so I was very hesitant…

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Debbie is a qualified nail technician and freelance make-up artist, based in Army Bay, Whangaparaoa (Auckland).

Debbie studied nail technology at Monaco Nail Academy (qualified in 2015), and uses the Artistic Nail Design range which includes Colour Gloss gel polish, Artistic Putty (also known as PolyGel), and Rock Hard LED Gel.

Debbie also holds CIBTAC and ITEC qualifications in make-up artistry, and obtained these in 2010 and 2012 respectively.

Disclaimer

I do not receive monetary compensation for any of the product reviews posted on my blog. All reviews are based on my own personal opinion after purchasing and using the products myself.

If I am approached by a company to review a product for them at any time (or am paid to do so), this will be mentioned in the relevant post. Being given free products, or being paid to promote a product will not change my personal honest opinion of the product.

Please bear in mind that every body is unique, and although I may not have an allergic reaction to the make-up or skincare products that I have reviewed, your skin may react differently. Wherever possible, please patch test new make-up and skincare products on yourself before purchasing them.

Thank you,
Debbie
Rambling Rose Nails & Make-up

Recent Posts

  • By Nature Daily Moisturiser
  • Brightening Night Cream
  • Radiance Boosting Face Serum
  • Which cleanser, toner and moisturiser to use for your skin type
  • White Spots on nails
  • By Nature Cleansing Gel

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Getting married in Level 3, but can’t get your n Getting married in Level 3, but can’t get your nails done? We have various sets of press-on nails (glue on) in our online store. Use link in bio and find the Shop in the menu bar, or head over to www.ramblingrose.co.nz/shop to see what’s currently available. 

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As per tonight’s Covid announcement, Auckland is As per tonight’s Covid announcement, Auckland is going into Level 3 lockdown at 6am tomorrow morning for seven days. This means that I have to cancel all appointments for the next week, and close my business temporarily.  I have already contacted all clients who were booked in from Tuesday to Saturday, informing them of this. 

I will only be able to reopen the salon and rebook appointments once we move into Level 2.  The online booking system will be reactivated once we move into Level 2. 

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. 
Stay safe x

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Are you ready for Autumn nail art vibes, or are yo Are you ready for Autumn nail art vibes, or are you still clinging on to bright Summery nails? 

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Fun fact for your Saturday morning 🙂 #funfacts Fun fact for your Saturday morning 🙂

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When it's a client's birthday and she wants "Unico When it's a client's birthday and she wants "Unicorn nails" ...

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And you always feel better when your nails look be And you always feel better when your nails look beautiful.

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I love the colour combination that this client cho I love the colour combination that this client chose for their PolyGel extensions.

Artistic Colour Gloss in Fashionista, Goddess and Gear to my Heart.

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Just for a laugh (but it's true)! 🤣 #nailtech Just for a laugh (but it's true)! 🤣

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Who else loves wearing purple nail polish? #purp Who else loves wearing purple nail polish? 

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For those of you who can't afford a gel polish man For those of you who can't afford a gel polish manicure every three weeks, we have buffing blocks for sale.  Buffing your natural nails helps to improve blood circulation to the nail plate, it gives them a shiny finish without the use of nail polish, and makes them look pretty and well maintained. 

You can find these buffing blocks (along with a few other at-home nail essentials) in our online store www.ramblingrose.co.nz/shop or use the link in the bio and navigate to the shop on the menu bar.  We ship throughout NZ (rural courier fees apply).

#naturalnails #buffingblocks #buffyournails #shinynails #shinynails💅 #buffandshine #naturalnailmanicure #basicmanicure #ramblingrosenails #spongebuffer #nailbuffer #nailblock #shoponlinenz #supportlocalnz #nzsmallbusiness

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