Friday, November 21, 2014

Cirque Back to Basics Set - Review & Nail Art

Happy Friday! Today I have another review of Cirque gift set, and some nail art to go with it. I have reviewed their Ultimate Luxe Gift Set and Ultimate Glitter Gift Set, this one is a perfect set for a nail art lover or any polish lover really. 
Back to Basics Set is a staple set that will get a lot of use, I know because I have used these quite a number of times since I got them. 

The set comes in a clear pouch. Here's what in the pouch:
  • Holdfast™ Base Coat - A garlic-infused base coat that strengthens and anchors
  • Liquid Laminate™ Top Coat - A quick-dry top coat that seals, protects and adds a glossy shine
  • Memento Mori - A black creme
  • Carpe Diem - A white creme


Memento Mori is now my favorite black creme. It's a one coater! Though here I used 2 coats for good measure, plus top coat.
Cirque Memento Mori

Carpe Diem is a bright white, opaque in 2 coats. I thought I saw a very subtle shimmer while applying it, but it's not visible at all on the nails.
Cirque Carpe Diem
Cirque also sent me a crystal nail file and their new Tea Tree cuticle oil that I have been using since I got them, very moisturizing and so great in this cold weather. These make a perfect stocking stuffer! 

For my NOTD, I did a simple nail art with Memento Mori and Carpe Diem. A crescent moon leopard print negative space. I hope my stained nails are not too visible, haha. I kinda love this look, and wish I did the shape better on my middle nail. For my thumb, I did a black & white crescent moon and did the leopard print with Memento Mori and Ica Valley.



This Back to Basics Set and the other gift sets will be available for a limited time only, so make sure you'll get yours from Cirque Colors. These shades can also be purchased individually, if you prefer, from Cirque Colors or their stockists (online/in-store)


**products were sent for my honest review

XO
Novi

18 comments:

  1. That's a nice gift set! Your nail art is flawless! Love it!

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  2. Memento Mori. One Coat. I'm totally getting it then!

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  3. I'm definitely going to pick up Memento Mori once my current favorite black is done. And I love the nail art you did with them!

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  4. That set is really nice and perfect for a lot of different nail arts. Yours is amazing!

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  5. Such a great set for a nail art lover!

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  6. Absolutely in love with your nail art!!

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  7. Looks like a great basics set! I love the nail art you did! So unexpected and pretty.

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  8. The more I see this collection, the more I love it. I Really like what you did with the cheetah print. Great job!

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  9. This is a great set, and I LOVE the nail art you did!

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  10. Wow, a negative space nail art I actually LOVE :D! I think you did great.

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  11. Can I just say my jaw hit the floor when I saw your negative space leopard print! It's so good and so unique. Want to come paint that on my nails. =) I love a good one coat black polish and this one looks so shiny too. Bummer about that subtle shimmer not showing up. Isn't that frustrating!

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  12. These are so nice. I love this set.

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  13. Wow, that last mani is amazing, and I'm not even big on animal type print

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  14. Such a nice set! Your nail art is amazing!

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  15. Loved this post! And I love the nail art you chose :)

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  16. This looks like a great set!! Everything about this brand looks so professional and I love it! The nail art you did is fantastic as well (:

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  17. Such a cool manicure with such pretty basics <3

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