Press Sample/Some Paid Sponsorship
Hi loves! I have this months Polish Pickup to share with you. 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 polish/products are sold in the Polish Pickup store at the beginning of each month. Customers then get to pick which polishes/products they want and pay a flat rate shipping! (shipping info at the bottom of the posts)
The April 2022 theme is The Periodic Table of Elements!
And I have 31 of those polishes and products to share with you today!
Live Swatches:
Please don't forget to thumbs up/subscribe/click the notification bell to get notified whenever I upload a new video! :)
*All photos are taken indoors under 30W Daylight Bulbs with a Canon DSLR Camera.
*I angle my hand in direct lighting as well as low lighting to capture as many of the shifts as I am able.
*All photos shown with a fast dry top coat unless otherwise stated.
*All Magnetic Particles in a polish disperses over time, in my experience 9 times out of 10 I am unable to keep a thin, crisp line to stay put (unless using a gel magnetic polish); my photos are shown with a 20+ minute dry time so the magnetic line may seem more crisp then if I were to have kept the polish on for longer.
*My Reflective swatches are also shown with low lighting and camera flash.
By Dany Vianna-Be-⁴
Inspired by Beryllium and Emeralds.
Described as a black jelly base filled with green reflective glitters.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. If you have more of a free edge than I do then you may need 3 coats for full opacity. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
13.00 || 500 Cap || 11ml
Cameo Colours Lacquers-All My F*<k$ Argon
Inspired by Argon (Ar).
Described as a light/medium pinky-lilac base (depending on lighting), full of scattered holo sparkle, jam packed with a shimmer that shifts indigo/purple/pink/red, with purple metallic flakes and silver holo micro flakes.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
11.50 || 105 Cap || 15ml
Colores de Carol-Element 79
Inspired by gold.
Described as a yellow base with gold reflective glitters and mermaid flakes.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with a good amount of texture so I sealed this with 1 coat of Glitter Grabber plus 1 coat of a fast dry top coat.
13.50 || 550 Cap || 15ml
Cupcake Polish-Radium Girls
Inspired by the “Radium Girls” who lost their lives working with radium in factories.
Described as a super pale (almost white) green with glowy gold/orange/green shimmers. In the dark, it glows bright green just like the inspiration, Radium.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.
13.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Ethereal Lacquer-Diva
Inspired by The Fifth Element.
Described as a cool pastel blue base full of green/aqua/blue shifting shimmer and silver reflective glitter.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with a good amount of texture so I sealed this with 1 coat of Glitter Grabber plus 1 coat of a fast dry top coat.
12.50 || No Cap || 15ml
Fair Maiden Polish-Heart of Glass
Inspired by Europium Sulfate (Eu2).
Described as a bright pinky-red jelly base packed with violet/red/golden iridescent flakes and holo flake.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
12.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Garden Path Lacquers-Built to Protect
Inspired by The Fifth Element.
Described as a clear base filled with blue and teal metallic microflakes, silver reflective glitter, and red/orange iridescent flakes. *Due to a bottle shortage issue, Garden Path is not able to offer the typical square Garden Path Lacquers bottle. Instead, this month's shade will be sold in a round, 15 ml bottle with matte black cap and flat brush. When they have enough of their usual bottles back in stock, they will offer empty, labeled bottles for decanting via the Garden Path Lacquers website.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with a good amount of texture so I sealed this with 1 coat of Glitter Grabber plus 1 coat of a fast dry top coat.
13.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Garden Path Lacquers-Good Morning, Lollipop! 2.0
Part of the PPU 5 Year Anniversary Polishes.
Described as a pastel turquoise base filled with pink/purple Aurora shimmer and pink-shifting iridescent flakes. *Due to a bottle shortage issue, Garden Path is not able to offer the typical square Garden Path Lacquers bottle. Instead, this month's shade will be sold in a round, 15 ml bottle with matte black cap and flat brush. When they have enough of their usual bottles back in stock, they will offer empty, labeled bottles for decanting via the Garden Path Lacquers website.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
13.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Glisten & Glow-Minty Fresh
Inspired by Fluorine (F).
Described as a white based crelly loaded with mint and blue metallic flakes.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
13.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Glisten & Glow-Glitter Grabber
Described as an amazing product that gets applied after any glitter or flakie dense manicure is done and it’s fully dry and before your top coat. It aids in creating a smoother surface for your top coat or matte top coat all while “grabbing” that extra texture!
Directions:
After you have applied your glitter or flakie polish and have fully let it dry, you add a nice layer of Glisten & Glow Glitter Grabber on top. It is a shiny formula upon application and will add that extra layer of protection and smoothing action to that texture. Allow to fully dry and then add your glossy or matte top coat!
Shown here in 1 coat, plus top coat over a glitter combo. Formula was good and applied well.
8.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Healthy Fawns-Pouch
Inspired by familiar scents and their chemical compounds.
The Chemical Compound Pouch is made with 100% cotton and features a mix of chemical compounds like Coca Cola, Sugar, and even the Scent of Rain. The pouch measures 9" x 7.5" and has a black iridescent zipper and rainbow zipper pull.
17.00 || 75 || 9" x 7.5" x .5"
Hearts & Promises-Potassium Flame
Inspired by Potassium.
Described as a sheer pastel purple base loaded with silver reflective glitter, purple metallic flakies, purple and red shimmer, as well as rainbow flakies.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer but builds up well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
13.00 || 300 Cap || 15ml
Hearts & Promises-King Tut's Mask
Part of the PPU 5 Year Anniversary Polishes.
Described as a medium blue base with gold shimmer and gold flakies.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
13.00 || 300 Cap || 15ml
Heather's Hues-Io-dine and Dash
Inspired by the beautiful colors that iodine puts off when burning.
Described as a hot pink to bright violet solar polish filled with orange/gold iridescent flakes and pink/orange/gold shimmer.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
12.50 || No Cap || 15ml
Indie by Patty Lopes-Mr.White
Inspired by the Breaking Bad TV Series.
Described as a teal base with aurora shimmer and blue glitter reflective.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with a good amount of texture so I sealed this with 1 coat of Glitter Grabber plus 1 coat of a fast dry top coat.
13.00 || 250 Cap || 11ml
Jior Couture-Periodic Table of Black History
Inspired by the Period Table of Black history created by central Florida third grader Dana Boone and his mom Charnetta Starr in January 2022.
Described as a metallic black base with reflective glitter, multicolor and multi sized glitters with a silver magnetic pull.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. If you have more of a free edge than I do then you may need 3 coats for full opacity. Dries with a good amount of texture so I sealed this with 1 coat of Glitter Grabber plus 1 coat of a fast dry top coat.
13.50 || No Cap || 12ml
KBshimmer-Grand Finale
Inspired by fireworks.
Described as a soft, red-leaning violet base filled with sparkling holo glow flakes. A near metallic-like shimmer shines bright in hues of gold, copper, and bronze for a unique shade that mimics glittering pyrotechnics.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.
11.00 || No Cap || 15ml
KBshimmer-Scrub
Inspired by Friends & Conversation
As the weather warms, sitting outdoors, firing up the BBQ, pouring a drink, and listening to the soft sounds of nature is a nice way to relax. Being able to enjoy that time with friends makes the event even more special. After mixing up a pitcher of sangrias, interesting conversations and lots of laughter are sure to follow!
Sweet Sangria is a sweet, fruity blend as refreshing as a glass of sangria loaded with seasonal produce. Sweet grape notes are brightened by a hint of tart berry. Deep wine notes amplify hints of orange, black plum, and pineapple for a blend that will have you envisioning relaxing days laughing with family and friends.
10.00 || No cap || 9.5oz
LynBdesigns-The Periodic Table of Elements
Inspired by a play on words that Jennalyns family like to use when talking about the elements.
Described as an intensely shifty (pink/orange/yellow/green/blue) buildable base loaded with silver reflective glitter and holo shimmer.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
13.00 || No Cap || 15ml
LynBdesigns-Wax Melt
"Molecular" - Inspired by the four elements of scent
Top Notes: Japanese grapefruit, apple, fresh air
Mid Notes: lily of the valley, jasmine, cantaloupe, rose, lotus blossoms
Base Notes: patchouli, musk, ebony woods, bamboo
5.00 || No Cap || 2.5oz
Nail Artisan Cosmetics-Mind Your Bismuth
Inspired by Bismuth.
Described as a soft neon pink, adorned with a sweet sprinkling of iridescent flakes to capture those shifting shades.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
13.50 || 150 Cap || 10ml
Native War Paints-Wakanda Forever
Inspired by Vibranium, a fictional metal from Marvel Comics that is mined in Wakanda.
Described as a teal/blue/purple shifting shimmer with silver reflective glitter in a violet tinted black base.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
12.75 || 150 Cap || 15ml
Night Owl Lacquer-Shell Yeah!
Inspired by 20 Ca (calcium) and abalone shells.
Described as a periwinkle filled with iridescent purple/pink/gold/green/blue shifting shimmer.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.
13.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Pampered Polishes-Zink
Inspired by Zinc.
Described as a light grey scattered holo with black and holographic flakes.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
12.50 || No Cap || 15ml
Penelope Luz-Osmium
Inspired by an illustration of the element Osmium.
Described as a dark blue with blue shimmer and silver reflective glitter.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with a good amount of texture so I sealed this with 1 coat of Glitter Grabber plus 1 coat of a fast dry top coat.
13.00 || 700 Cap || 10ml
PI Colors-Cobalt Alchemy.000
Inspired by Cobalt.
Described as a bright, shimmering electric blue, with a violet color-shift and iridescent blue/violet flakies.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer but built up pretty well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
13.00 || 110 Cap || 15ml
Rogue Lacquer-Rhodium & Roses
Inspired by Rhodium.
Described as a silvery base with intense pink/green/gold shifting shimmer, holo and platinum reflective glitters giving it a beautiful sheen in both low and bright lights.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with a good amount of texture so I sealed this with 1 coat of Glitter Grabber plus 1 coat of a fast dry top coat.
12.50 || No Cap || 12ml
Sassy Sauce Polish-Elementary My Dear
Inspired by the element 10 neon.
Described as a gold/pink/green/purple 5D magnetic multi chrome polish loaded with blue/purple/pink shifting chameleon flakies that pop out in the background when magnetized.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. If you have more of a free edge than I do then you may need 3 coats for full opacity.Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
13.00 || 300 Cap || 15ml
Sweet Heart Polish-83+🔥=🌈
Inspired by the 83rd element, Bismuth. When bismuth is heated, it oxides and creates that rainbow sheen that is seen in its most recognizable form.
Described as a micro glitter polish with gold, royal blue, fuchsia, emerald, copper, and rose gold glitters with a soft gold shimmer.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with a good amount of texture so I sealed this with 1 coat of Glitter Grabber plus 1 coat of a fast dry top coat.
10.50 || No Cap || 15ml
Vibrant Vinyls-Double Bond Base Coat
"Neon Dreams"
Inspired by the element on Neon
Scent described as an island blend of juicy mango and fruity papaya.
A 2 in 1 base coat that is formulated with proteins to fill imperfections and ridges on the surface of the nail leaving you with a smooth even base ready for polish. Many ridge filling base coats do not offer a very long wear time and they tend to chip faster. VV added their sticky bond base coat to a ridge filler to grab onto your polish and keep it there. Extended wear time, durability, and overall look.
Shown here in 1 coat alone and under nail art.
8.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Vibrant Vinyls-Fast & Hard Top Coat
"Neon Dreams"
Inspired by the element on Neon
Scent described as an island blend of juicy mango and fruity papaya.
A fast drying super glossy shine top coat that lasts up to 2 weeks. Dries rock hard in 15 minutes providing the perfect base for vinyls, stamping, or other nail art. No shrinkage and doesn't dull holo's. Flat, semi-wide brush picks up the perfect amount and glides across the nail smoothly providing quick, even coverage. Also prevents yellowing, fading, and chipping of polish.
Shown here in 1 coat over nail art.
8.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Available April 1st-4th at 11 est.
New Polish Pickup Shipping Info:
-Packages weighing 0.0oz - 7.0oz will still be $3. Think of this as about three polishes. For most folks, this means that shipping will be just the same as it always has been. If you like to grab just a few polishes or items over the weekend, then you'll continue to pay the same $3.
-Packages weighing 7.1oz + will now ship for $5.
How does this apply to combined orders?
Don't worry, fellow chain-shoppers! This change applies to the total weight of all the orders you place over the weekend. So if you grab a polish and top coat on Friday, you can still go back and grab the waterslide decals on Monday and still stay under the $3 weight class.
Will I still get my combined shipping refunds?
Yes, absolutely! No matter what insanity the USPS engages PPU are 100% committed to keeping the combined shipping x refunds concept.
How will refunds work?
Basically the same as they always have.
If you make three purchases over the weekend, each over 7.1oz, then you will see a $10 refund later in the month.
If you place three 4oz orders over the weekend, your final shipping total will be $5. You can expect a $4 refund coming your way soon.
CONVERSATION