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Hello Sweeties! It's time for Polish Pickup February!
If you don't already know, Polish Pickup is a Facebook group where makers create a polish/product based on a certain theme and all of the polishes are sold in the Polish Pickup store at the beginning of each month. Customers then get to pick which polishes they want and pay a flat rate shipping of $3(US)!
The February theme is Flora & Fauna!
Described as a thermal that transitions from the softest pale green(warm) to a blue green(cool) that has blue multichrome effect on the edges. It sparkles with scattered holographic microflakes and also some emerald/green/gold/rose gold/pink shifting multichrome flakes.
*Thermals have a transitional shelf life. To get the most out of your polish store in a cool, dark place.
*Thermals have a transitional shelf life. To get the most out of your polish store in a cool, dark place.
$12.50
Cap: 150 US
Cap: 150 US
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with some texture.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was sheer but built up well.
Dried with texture.
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with subtle texture.
Colores de Carol-Double TroubleTop coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
All Mixed Up Lacquers-Secret Garden
Described as a grey shimmery base with loads of colorful glitters.
$12.50
Cap: 120 US | 10 UK
Cap: 120 US | 10 UK
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was sheer but built up well.
Dried with texture.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Anchor & Heart Lacquer-Shake It, Nudibranch
Inspired by the beautiful yet strange Spanish Shawl Nudibranch - a toxic, hermaphroditic sea slug that swims by violently thrashing its body back and forth in a c-shape. The result is a truly unique dance that looks like a fancy purple and orange rug being vigorously shaken out! Described as a vivid blurple/red/copper/gold shifting multichrome accented by iridescent flakies that shift orange/pink/gold.
$13.00
Cap: None
Cap: None
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with subtle texture.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Bluebird Lacquer-Fishing for Compliments
Described as a neon pink(cool) to purple(warm) thermal with blue to purple UCC flakies.
*Thermals have a transitional shelf life. To get the most out of your polish store in a cool, dark place.
*Thermals have a transitional shelf life. To get the most out of your polish store in a cool, dark place.
$11.50
Cap: None
Cap: None
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Inspired by a photo of a rare multicolored cardinal spotted in central Texas. Described as a soft dove grey crelly with copper shimmer and Aurora shimmer, matte orange glitter, neon red dots and crystal red glitter.
$12.50
Cap: 250 US | 20 UK
Cap: 250 US | 20 UK
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with texture.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Cupcake Polish-Bluebonnet
Described as a medium blue nail polish packed with iridescent shimmer that shifts from pink to gold to green to represent the glow of the sunset hitting the Texas bluebonnets at dusk.
$13.00
Cap: None
Cap: None
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was sheer but built up well in 3 coats.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Mic Drop Base Coat Description:
Mic Drop base coat is a combination of ridge filler, strengthener, and sticky base coat. Fill in ridges, strengthen, and have a long lasting mani just in one application. Mic Drop is 5 Free (Free of formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, formaldehyde resin, and camphor), Fast Drying and hours of amazing scent once fully dry. Use this in 1 coat under polish and 2 coats when you need some added smoothness and strength without any polish. Fill in ridges, strengthen, and have a long lasting mani in just one application.
Limitless Quick Dry Top Coat Description:
Limitless is their very first 5 Free Scented Quick Dry Top Coat. This amazingly quick drying formula is FREE of Formaldehyde Resin, Camphor, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Toluene, and Formaldehyde. The drying formula will keep your gorgeous manis perfectly protected without any smearing when using the floating method. As an artist, you can now apply your top coat without the worry of ever ruining your hard work. This top coat has the most amazing glossy finish and shine.
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with subtle texture.
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with some texture.
Cuticula Scented Nail Care-Power Couple Duo
Scent described as a delicious smelling aroma of ‘Hawaiian Punch’ A nice fruity blend of pineapple, papaya, guava, orange, apple, apricot, passion fruit, and cherries. It smells just like the fruit punch we all know and love.
$16.00 for the Duo (Not Sold Separately)
Cap: None
Cap: None
Mic Drop Base Coat Description:
Mic Drop base coat is a combination of ridge filler, strengthener, and sticky base coat. Fill in ridges, strengthen, and have a long lasting mani just in one application. Mic Drop is 5 Free (Free of formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, formaldehyde resin, and camphor), Fast Drying and hours of amazing scent once fully dry. Use this in 1 coat under polish and 2 coats when you need some added smoothness and strength without any polish. Fill in ridges, strengthen, and have a long lasting mani in just one application.
Limitless Quick Dry Top Coat Description:
Limitless is their very first 5 Free Scented Quick Dry Top Coat. This amazingly quick drying formula is FREE of Formaldehyde Resin, Camphor, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Toluene, and Formaldehyde. The drying formula will keep your gorgeous manis perfectly protected without any smearing when using the floating method. As an artist, you can now apply your top coat without the worry of ever ruining your hard work. This top coat has the most amazing glossy finish and shine.
Cuticula Scented Nail Care-Confection Nail Fortifier
Inspired by Hawaiian Punch. A non greasy cream formula fortified to help keep nails strong and cuticles soft and moisturized. This product gives the perfect amount of hydration, nutrition, and amazing smelling scent. A little bit goes a long way with this product. Use this product as many times as you'd like throughout the day.
Instructions: Tap your finger lightly into the cream and ever so slightly dab each nail with the product. Rub the product into each nail and cuticle until you no longer see the cream.
$8.50
Cap: None
Cap: None
DRK Nails-All The Pink, Please
Described as a bright fuchsia holographic base mixed with iridescent pink/orange/gold flakes, holographic micro-flakes and red shimmer pigment.
$11.80
Cap: 150 US || 10 UK
Cap: 150 US || 10 UK
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with subtle texture.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was sheer but builds up well.
Dried with texture.
Esmaltes Da Kelly-Butterfly Wings
Described as a clear base with flakie holographic pink, blue, Red, gold, galaxy glitter navy, silver, micro flakies silver holographic, red/orange iridescent flakes. Can be used alone or as a topper.
$11.00
Cap: 150 US || 20 UK
Cap: 150 US || 20 UK
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was sheer but builds up well.
Dried with texture.
Top coat needed for a smooth, glossy finish.
Ethereal Lacquer-Ophidia
Described as a sheer milky white crelly with red/gold/green shifting aurora pigment.
$13.00
Cap: None
Cap: None
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Fair Maiden-So So-fish-ticated
Inspired by a fairy wrasse fish. Described as a blurple when cold to light orchid when warm thermal with iridescent flakes and shimmer.
*Thermals have a transitional shelf life. To get the most out of your polish store in a cool, dark place.
$11.00
Cap: None
Cap: None
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Glisten & Glow-Pink Gerbera Daisies
Described as a bright neon pink glitter crelly polish packed with various size and shape black
glitters and black holo glitters.
$12.50
Cap: None US | 20 UK
Cap: None US | 20 UK
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with texture.
Glisten & Glow-Cuticle Care Duo
Glisten & Glow is offering their Cuticle Remover Pen and Cuticle Oil Pen Duo in the scent of “Pomegranate Punch”. Scent described as a custom blend of the tangy fruity yet light and refreshing pomegranate with twist of orange zest.
$12.00
Cap: None
Cuticle Remover:
Softens and removes excess cuticle as well as eponychium skin and comes in an easy to use twist-up pen style applicator.
Apply generously to the cuticle area and let sit for 1 minute. Next, gently push back your cuticle with your favorite tool. Lastly, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water and apply your Glisten & Glow cuticle oil.
Cuticle Oil Pen:
A custom blend of jojoba oil, vitamin E oil, grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil, sunflower oil, argon oil, castor oil, açaí berry extract, tea tree oil and fragrance oil.
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with some texture.
I really enjoyed the scent of this roll on. It has a sweet yet woodsy scent that I think went perfectly with the inspiration behind it. I also enjoyed the shimmer it left behind on the skin. It wasn't over the top and was just enough.
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Cuticle Oil Pen:
A custom blend of jojoba oil, vitamin E oil, grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil, sunflower oil, argon oil, castor oil, açaí berry extract, tea tree oil and fragrance oil.
Grace-full Nail Polish-Floral Dreams
Inspired by a wedding bouquet. Described as a tri-thermal moving from burgundy when cold to red then to mauve when warm. There are red, cooper and gold chrome chameleon flakes throughout.
*Thermals have a transitional shelf life. To get the most out of your polish store in a cool, dark place.
$12.50
Cap: 100 US
Cap: 100 US
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Heather's Hues-La Mesange de Sophie
Described as a heather purple when cold, and watermelon pink when warm. It's filled with an iridescent violet/pink/gold/green shimmer and a touch of violet-blue flakes that glow in the base.
*Thermals have a transitional shelf life. To get the most out of your polish store in a cool, dark place.
*Thermals have a transitional shelf life. To get the most out of your polish store in a cool, dark place.
$12.50
Cap: None
Cap: None
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Heaven Scent-Roll On Perfume
Inspired by The Last Unicorn. Named 'The Unicorn Lived In A Lilac Wood'. Scent described as lilac, apples and oak. Made with Jojoba Oil, fragrance oil and Mica. Leaves behind a subtle sparkly glitter and shimmer on the skin.
$9.00
Cap: None
Cap: None
I really enjoyed the scent of this roll on. It has a sweet yet woodsy scent that I think went perfectly with the inspiration behind it. I also enjoyed the shimmer it left behind on the skin. It wasn't over the top and was just enough.
JReine Cosmetics-Blooms Of Serenity
Described as a super shifting pastel that shifts violet, fuchsia, gold, green and blue all infused in a super sparkly base.
$13.00
Cap: 400 US
Cap: 400 US
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Shown here over a dark plum purple, plus top coat.
The “Super base” is meant to be able to use the powder over regular polish. No gel polish, no water based top coat or UV light required. Apply the Super Base, wait 40-60 seconds then apply the powder gently to the nail. Very easy to use and can be done over so many different colors to create beautiful manis.
How to Use: -Apply base color(let fully dry).
-Apply a fast dry top coat if desired to eliminate any stripping(let fully dry).
-Float 1 coat of the Super Base, allow to dry for 30-60 seconds.
-Gently rub the Pixie Pigment with your finger or sponge applicator.
-Dust off any loose pigment.
-Seal it with any top coat(gel top coat not required!).
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
JReine Cosmetics-Majestic Pixie Magic Kit
Described as a pigment powder that shifts from copper, gold, green, lime, and even an aqua at extreme angles. Kit includes 0.30 grams of pixie powder, a 5ml bottle of Super Base and an applicator.
$15.00
Cap: TBD
Cap: TBD
Shown here over a dark plum purple, plus top coat.
The “Super base” is meant to be able to use the powder over regular polish. No gel polish, no water based top coat or UV light required. Apply the Super Base, wait 40-60 seconds then apply the powder gently to the nail. Very easy to use and can be done over so many different colors to create beautiful manis.
How to Use: -Apply base color(let fully dry).
-Apply a fast dry top coat if desired to eliminate any stripping(let fully dry).
-Float 1 coat of the Super Base, allow to dry for 30-60 seconds.
-Gently rub the Pixie Pigment with your finger or sponge applicator.
-Dust off any loose pigment.
-Seal it with any top coat(gel top coat not required!).
KBShimmer-Let It Beetle
Inspired by the multichromatic Cetonia aurata beetle, or rose chafer beetle. Described as a bright gold shimmer that quickly shifts to a bold green. Hues of blue and aqua dance on the edges and in some lighting, the gold gives you subtle hints of soft pink. This shade is best in 2 coats or 1 coat over a darker cream.
$10.00
Cap: None
Cap: None
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
KBShimmer-Freesia Sugar Scrub
There is something about freesia that just makes Christy smile. Seeing that array of happy hues in any arrangement sparks pure joy, while the bright scent brings to mind the spring season - and one of Christy's favorite body sprays from the 90’s! KBShimmer Freesia sugar scrub starts with that distinctly bright and floral freesia note. Hints of muguet and white musk deepen the tone and are accented by the crisp white color of the scrub, which is also swirled with ribbons of purple and pink. If you are longing for warmer weather, you don't want to miss this scrub! It's sure to bring a little springtime to your bathroom any time of the year.
$10.00
Cap: None
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with texture.
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Cap: None
Lemming Lacquer-The Rainbow Fish
Inspired by the children’s book The Rainbow Fish. Described as a light blue jelly with orange/gold/green shimmer, iridescent flakes shifting shades of blue/green and pink/purple/orange accented with holographic dust and flakes.
$13.00
Cap: 250 US || 25 UK
Cap: 250 US || 25 UK
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with texture.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Lollipop Posse Lacquer-The Final Sacrifice
Inspired by Florence and the Machine's "Rabbit Heart (Raise it Up)", and the cover art for the album 'Lungs'. Described as a blue-leaning green base (although not quite teal) filled with multichrome and Aurora shimmer that shifts red/gold/green and linear holographic pigment.
$13.00
Cap: 300 US
Cap: 300 US
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Shown here in 1 coat over black & also 1 coat over 'The Final Sacrifice' plus, top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with some texture.
Lollipop Posse Lacquer-This Is A Gift
Inspired by the "Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)" music video from Florence and the Machine. Described as a flakie topper filled with iridescent flakes that shift between green, blue, and purple, and holographic microflakes.
$11.00
Cap: None
Cap: None
Shown here in 1 coat over black & also 1 coat over 'The Final Sacrifice' plus, top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with some texture.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
LynbDesigns-Single And Ready To Flamingle
Described as a purple(cool) to magenta(warm) thermal with aurora shimmer that shifts from red to gold, silver holo micro shreds, and red to gold to orange to green UCC flakies.
*Thermals have a transitional shelf life. To get the most out of your polish store in a cool, dark place.
*Thermals have a transitional shelf life. To get the most out of your polish store in a cool, dark place.
$12.00
Cap: None
Cap: None
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with texture.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
MTK Design-Marriage Of Flora and Favonius
Inspired by the marriage of Flora and Favonius from Roman mythology. Described as a dusty cranberry crelly with shifting magnetic shimmer of green/blue/pink and a shifting sparkle in gold/copper/pink. At diff angles the shimmer and sparkle will sport pinks to accent the dusty berry base, then at other angles the green and copper play.
$11.50
Cap: 75 US | 5 UK
Cap: 75 US | 5 UK
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Magnetic shimmer shift is subtle by design.
Music City Beauty-Iris You Were Here
Described as a clear(warm) to purple(cool) thermal with gold shimmer and violet to red to orange UCC flakies.
*Thermals have a transitional shelf life. To get the most out of your polish store in a cool, dark place.
*Thermals have a transitional shelf life. To get the most out of your polish store in a cool, dark place.
$12.50
Cap: 90 US | 10 UK
Cap: 90 US | 10 UK
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with some texture.
Native War Paints-Blooming Sunrise
Described as a blue leaning purple with scattered holo and lots of copper Shimmer.
$12.75
Cap: 150 US | 25 UK
Cap: 150 US | 25 UK
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with texture.
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Necessary Evil Polish-Flight Of The Monarch
Described as a dark blue crelly with scattered holo flakies and a blue/purple/gold aurora shift. The aurora gives it an almost blurple finish.
$11.50
Cap: None
Cap: None
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Night Owl Lacquer-One Owl Of A Day
Inspired by Owls, specifically of an owl from a photo that shows an adorable struggling owl that's having a rough day. Described as an antique white crelly filled with gold/copper/green shifting crystal chameleon flakes, gold/green and aqua/green crystal flakes and copper shimmer flecks.
$12.50
Cap: None
Cap: None
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with texture.
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with texture.
Poetry Cowgirl Nail Polish-Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitten
Inspired by the Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitten Meme. Described as a lavender toned taupe crelly packed with a rainbow of neon glitters and red/orange/gold/green iridescent ghost flakies.
$12.00
Cap: 50 US || 10 UK
Cap: 50 US || 10 UK
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with texture.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Rogue Lacquer-Succitumi Baby
Inspired by succulents. Described as a purple toned mauve with lush multi toned green and blue UCC flakes with scattered holo speckle.
$12.00
Cap: 300 US || 20 UK
Cap: 300 US || 20 UK
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Sassy Pants Polish-Blue Orchid
Described as a slightly metallic cornflower blue Aurora holographic shimmer polish with holographic blue, purple glitters, hot pink microflakies, iridescent pink glitter and a slight gold shimmer.
$12.00
Cap: None
Cap: None
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Shown here in 1 coat over a black, plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with subtle texture.
Sassy Pants Polish-Galaxy Rose
Inspired by Galaxy Rose from Beverly Hills. Described as a Holographic blue/green/purple Aurora topper with blue/purple crystal chameleon flakes.
$12.00
Cap: 150 US
Cap: 150 US
Shown here in 1 coat over a black, plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Scofflaw Nail Varnish-Cryptid Preservation Society
Described as a dreamy dusty grey-blue jelly, packed with glitters and shreds in plum, violet, and silver, and finished off with iridescent highlights and flecks in various shades.
$12.50
Cap: None
Cap: None
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with texture.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with some texture.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Seventy Seven Lacquer-Call Of The Wild
Inspired by Iris Scott artwork. Described as a black holo base with a gold flash, iridescent microglitter and silver holo microbar glitter.
$12.50
Cap: 120 US
Cap: 120 US
Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with some texture.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Supernatural Lacquer-Songspire Tree
Inspired by Songspire Trees from the Altered Carbon series. Described as a dark chocolate brown base with silky turquoise and blue shimmer.
$11.50
Cap: None
Cap: None
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was sheer but built up well.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with some texture.
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was sheer and I had some visible nail line.
Dried with some texture.
Sweet Heart Polish-Purple Lilies
Inspired by the Purple Prince Lily. Described as a deep purple jelly with purple to pink to gold ultra chameleon chrome flakes and bright pink metallic micro shards.
$9.00
Cap: None
Cap: None
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with some texture.
The Lady Varnishes-You Set My Heart A-Humming
Described as a bright coral base with red to green UCC flakes and orange to green shimmer.
$13.00
Cap: 150 US
Cap: 150 US
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was sheer and I had some visible nail line.
Dried with some texture.
Turtle Tootsie Polishes-Brain Coral
Inspired by brain coral. Described as a linear holo purple jelly base loaded with purple and blue chameleon flakies and pink/aqua shimmers.
$11.50
Cap: 200 US
Cap: 200 US
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was sheer but built up well in 3 coats.
Dried with some texture.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with some texture.
Vanessa Molina-Ocean Is Magic
Described as a turquoise(cool) to clear(warm) thermal with iridescent flakes.
*Thermals have a short transitional shelf life. To get the most out of your polish store in a cool, dark place.
$13.00
Cap: 200 US || 20 UK
Cap: 200 US || 20 UK
Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Dried with some texture.
Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.
Shown here in 1 coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Vanessa Molina-Peel Off
Described as a white to clear peel off base coat. (latex formula)
Apply a thin coat, let it dry and apply your polish.
Apply a thin coat, let it dry and apply your polish.
$9.00
Cap: 200 US || 20 UK
Cap: 200 US || 20 UK
Shown here in 1 coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
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Comment below with what pretties you plan on purchasing this month!!
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February 7th at 11am EST through
February 10th at 11:59pm EST
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