Polish Pickup | February 2020 | Flora & Fauna

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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!

1850 Artisan Polish-Sedum

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.

$12.50
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.

All Mixed Up Lacquers-Secret Garden

Described as a grey shimmery base with loads of colorful glitters.

$12.50
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

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.

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.

$11.50
Cap: None

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.

Colores de Carol-Double Trouble

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.

Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

$12.50
Cap: None

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.

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

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

Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.

Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.

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

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

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

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

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

Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.

Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.

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

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.

$12.00
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

Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.
Magnetic shimmer shift is subtle by design.

Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.

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.

$12.50
Cap: 90 US | 10 UK

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.

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

Shown here in 2 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.

Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.

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

Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.

Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Shown here in 1 coat over a black, plus top coat.
Formula was good and applied well.

Dried with subtle texture.

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

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.

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

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

Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was sheer but built up well.

Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.

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

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.

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

Shown here in 3 coats plus top coat.
Formula was sheer and I had some visible nail line.
Dried with some texture.

Top coat needed for a full, glossy finish.

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

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.

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

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.