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#107
I got my ulta magazine and Im a little confused about the lamp! It looks just like the Gelish one, as mentioned, it is the same price even. But this says it is an LED lamp, but it says the cure times are 1, 2, and 3 minutes... Those are the times for my Gelish UV lamp. I thought LED times were much shorter! Anyone know whats going on??
 
#108
it is just like the Gelish one. Ulta did not get the "pro" lamp in stock yet.

It IS LED, but not enough of them for a rapid cure. So, it cures for longer, just like the fluorescent UV lights.

I don't think that the other domed shaped small LED is enough for a rapid cure. I think it will be the same curing times as the ad states.
 
#110
kkgunn said:
it is just like the Gelish one. Ulta did not get the "pro" lamp in stock yet.

It IS LED, but not enough of them for a rapid cure. So, it cures for longer, just like the fluorescent UV lights.

I don't think that the other domed shaped small LED is enough for a rapid cure. I think it will be the same curing times as the ad states.
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Thanks!
 
#111
I went to Ulta today and our RCM stuff was out! They had all of the supplies there except for that bigger LED lamp. The only one of the colors they didnt have was the Oh So 90210. (That color doesn't show an image on the website either.

I bought

154 And the Winner is (very pretty sparly teal)
158 Drop Dead Gorgeous (nice bright blue)

I brought a nail to swatch on to test out colors and the A Dream Come True was VERY close to Gelish Glamour Queen, which I have, so I didn't get it. I liked Tre Chic, but it was too light for what I was looking for. 9 inch heels was a nice fusia color. Nominated For was a nice deep purple. Glitterazzi is a fine silver glitter that I think I will get next time. I like my Water Field, but this other one doesn't have any of the big chunks.

I have a coupon for $3.50 off a $10 purchase that starts Sept 4, so I will be going back for more then!

I will post swatches when the sticks I ordered get here!
 
#113
Abersweetie said:
I went to Ulta today and our RCM stuff was out! They had all of the supplies there except for that bigger LED lamp. The only one of the colors they didnt have was the Oh So 90210. (That color doesn't show an image on the website either.

I bought

154 And the Winner is (very pretty sparly teal)
158 Drop Dead Gorgeous (nice bright blue)

I brought a nail to swatch on to test out colors and the A Dream Come True was VERY close to Gelish Glamour Queen, which I have, so I didn't get it. I liked Tre Chic, but it was too light for what I was looking for. 9 inch heels was a nice fusia color. Nominated For was a nice deep purple. Glitterazzi is a fine silver glitter that I think I will get next time. I like my Water Field, but this other one doesn't have any of the big chunks.

I have a coupon for $3.50 off a $10 purchase that starts Sept 4, so I will be going back for more then!

I will post swatches when the sticks I ordered get here!
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you may be able to print out the 20% off coupon from there website and get another 20% off coupon, Some how theysent me two papers so I winded up getting 2 coupons I used the one yesterday and thinking about going back for maybe a few more :p Just not sure which colors, mine was out of the Oh So color too, I am curious to see what it looks like though I belive ultas always get new shipments on thursdays!
 
#114
katnalex said:
Anybody else find dupes? (I ask jealously, as the closest Ulta is over 2 hours away)
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it seemed like the 6inch heels (i think thats the name) is a dupe for the gelish starburst. Some people have said Glitz & Glamour was a dupe for Gelish Good Gossip but I have to disagree while they are super close in color Glitz & Glamour is a really pretty dark deep frosty red and Good Gossip is the same as far as dark and deep red but it is sparkly I would say Good Gossip is closer to China Glaze Ruby Pumps then it is to RCM Glitz and Glamour
 
#116
littleballerina said:
it seemed like the 6inch heels (i think thats the name) is a dupe for the gelish starburst. Some people have said Glitz & Glamour was a dupe for Gelish Good Gossip but I have to disagree while they are super close in color Glitz & Glamour is a really pretty dark deep frosty red and Good Gossip is the same as far as dark and deep red but it is sparkly I would say Good Gossip is closer to China Glaze Ruby Pumps then it is to RCM Glitz and Glamour
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Thanks for the help.
Looking at the computer swatch, I thought Glitz & Glamour looked like a richer version of Queen of Hearts (which is a beautiful frosted red).
 
#117
I went today with all of my swatches and I can honestly say that I was a little bummed. I had hoped that they would have a bunch of new options, but the vast majority of them were dupes for all of my Gelish colors. The only 3 that I purchased were Simply Stunning, And the Winner Is and Candid Moment. I hope to get them swatched and posted tomorrow.


katnalex said:
Anybody else find dupes? (I ask jealously, as the closest Ulta is over 2 hours away)
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#119
katnalex said:
Thanks for the help.
Looking at the computer swatch, I thought Glitz & Glamour looked like a richer version of Queen of Hearts (which is a beautiful frosted red).
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Very well could be I havent yet seen Queen of Hearts it was on my list of wants from gelish but in the swatches it almost looked like a flat red but I think I will want it even more now :p I love deep reds that aare metallic or have a frost to them
 
#120
tohillary said:
I went today with all of my swatches and I can honestly say that I was a little bummed. I had hoped that they would have a bunch of new options, but the vast majority of them were dupes for all of my Gelish colors. The only 3 that I purchased were Simply Stunning, And the Winner Is and Candid Moment. I hope to get them swatched and posted tomorrow.
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Yes I noticed that too ,the reason why you see so many dupes is because I was told that they are made by the same manufactur as the Gelish
 
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