I was browsing the coupons and promotions threads and took advantage of many offers. One was a printable coupon for Nic's Sticks by OPI, at ULTA.

So I went in on Tuesday and got mine.

 

Here's the statement on the website:

Just pump, paint and go! OPI Nic's Sticks are long-wearing, fast drying and better in every way over conventional nail polishes.

 

While they do seem to be long wearing, the pumping and painting process wasn't as easy as they say. It took some time to feel out how hard to pump. Too hard and you had polish dripping, too little and you had a dry brush.

I still used an under and over polish, so the longwearcould be due to that.

IMO, they are a little more trouble than they are worth!

They do come in many colors and for a quickie not a bad idea. All in all I'll stick with traditional polish in the bottle!

 I wash my hands alot, I use this and it keeps my hands soft, I join BeautiControl just to get discounts, Love deals. lol.

 I use this hand cream year round but especially like it during the cold winter months. It contains silicone and glycerin which help lock in the moisture. This hand cream comes in scented and unscented versions. I"ve used both and don't prefer one over the other. I would definitely buy this product again.

I really love that product. My nails were ruined from the acrlyc nails and i started using this stuff. Eventhough my nails are still week this product helped a lot. It makes my nail polish to stay for seven days and from the day i started using it my nails didn't brake off once. I just love it.

Love, love! really controls my dry cuticles. Makes them soft.

I was in the drug store the other day and this product caught my eyes so I was tempted enough to give it a try and to say the least I have no regrets.  It came in the "Travel Pack". It's a marvelous product and moisturized well with a nice fresh lemon scent.......I  most definitely will buy this product again:)

I love this!!!! It's so moisturizing. I actually use it on my feet. I cover both feet in it and then put on a pair of fuzzy socks, go to bed, and when I wake up my feet are so so so smooth. My feet are never dry anymore and I thank this. The smell is good but sometimes overbearing. I love it, and I will continue to buy it forever. One jar has lasted me a long time, months and months, so 8 dollars isnt bad for months or product. I didn't use it EVERY day though, then it might go quicker.

I tried this as a sample size sold at CVS. My hands are dry and rough, it did help but it smells like moth balls. I will not buy again due to the smell and because there are better products for the price.

I wash my hands a lot and they always seem to get dry and cracked, especially in the winter. I bought the Mary Kay Satin Hands Pampering set in September. It's the new one (orange). The scrub smells amazing- like fresh pears. It moisturizes very well on it's own or without the additional moisturizer. I was very pleased with this product. I also use it as a body moisturizer and exfolliant. The price is very reasonable. Can buy a set or buy separatley. $34 for moisturizer and scrub.

I have dry cuticles and very dry, brittle, nails. I decided to try this cuticle cream because I love lemon scented products. The lemon scent is nice, but  unfortunately that is the only positive from this product. It did absolutely nothing to improve the condition of my cuticles & nails. I would not buy it again and would not reccomend it to anyone.

BeautiControl Herbal Serenity Age Defying Hand Treatment SPF 15:  $13.00 This was a very nice hand treatment type lotion that is applied after you used the Instant Manicure (exfoliate).  It has an SPF of 15 and it’s moisturizing and takes a minute to soak in.  Once it soaks in, it is a non-greasy almost like body silk glove to your hands after exfoliating.

BeautiControl Herbal Serenity Show of Hands Instant Manicure:  This was one of my favorite items from BeautiControl.  It’s a bit spendy but oh so luxurious and your hands literally feel like smooth silky baby butt skin, heck even better!  This exfoliates, moisturized, nourishes, slathers your hands in oils as the granules gently exfoliate to reveal your ‘instant manicure’ type hands.

Mary Kay Satin Hands Hand Cream with Sunscreen SPF 4: (4^th and final step…of the 4 step Satin Hands Collection).  After step 3, Cleansing Gel and rinsing hands completely clean.  This is the 4^th step and can be reapplied whenever needed, to help combat premature aging, with the SPF.  Apply this Hand Cream.  It is a light weight feeling lotion/cream.  Takes a bit for it to soak in and lock in the moisture and softness of your freshly exfoliated silky hands.  This products says it’s clinically tested for skin irritancy and allergy.  Salon-tested and provides instant hydration to condition and moisturize for hours.

Mary Kay Satin Hands Cleansing Gel:  (3^rd step…of the 4 step Satin Hands Collection).  After step 2, the Buffing Cream, apply this Cleansing Gel to hands and massage into hands.  Work this into a lather.  Then rinse hands, this rinses off and leaves no drying or soapy feeling to hands.  Hand now feel sooooo baby butt soft.  Tone and texture reveal beautiful younger looking hands already….sooooo soft and smooth.  Now to the last step, step 4 the Hand Cream with Sunscreen. 

Mary Kay Satin Hands Buffing Cream:  (2^nd step…of this 4 step Satin Hands Collection).  After step 1, the Extra Emollient Night Cream, apply a liberal amount to your hands and massage this buffing cream onto hands and fingers.  I’m usually pretty gentle while doing this and will massage this for about a minute before step 3.  The granule are exfoliating your dead/dry skin off to reveal a fresh, softer skin.  You then proceed to step 3, the Satin Hands Cleansing Gel.

Mary Kay Extra Emollient Night Cream:  (1^st step out of this 4 step Satin Hands Collection).   I received this whole set as a gift about 4 years ago and it still performs just fine.  You first start of with this EXTREMLY thick and moisturizing cream…I would say it’s more like a very thick sheer pink colored petroleum.  It is meant for extremely dry skin.  You apply this and massage into your hands, fingers and cuticles.  Of course this has an oily and petroleum like feel.  It is very heavy and thick on your hands…but leave it on, do not rinse or wash before the next step.  Then proceed with step 2, the Satin Hands Buffing Cream. 

Melalueca’s Naturals Clear Defense Hand Gel (hand sanitizer):  This is a nice hand sanitizer to keep with in your bag, car or purse.  It’s got a clear color.  Come in a flip top container.  Small size (2 oz) bottle is nice for traveling.  Small hint of the alcohol smell, but goes away fast.  Again another Melaleuca Tea Tree Oil containing product.  The Tea Tree oil has the natural antiseptic and antibacterial factors.  My children can use this as well with no irritation.  Great little bottle to bring with to parks or whenever there is no sink around for washing hands.  We even use it a lot when someone is sick in the house.

My skin:  NW25/sensitive/hyper-oily/acne prone w/ pink undertones.

From the bottle... this lotion "combines the fragrance of sweet peas and violets with proven moisturizers enriched with Vitamin E for soft, smooth skin".  I have this lotion at my desk and use it every time I wash my hands.  Its an ok lotion.  I prefer the B&BW one betters but this ones does the job while I am at work.  It does have a great scent but it does leave my hands feeling kind of dry & tight.  Its a 22.5 ounce bottle which has lasted me forever.  I probably wont purchase it again.