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Hi loves! I haven't been feeling well the past month or so and right as I started feeling better my family unfortunately had a devistating sudden loss so the past couple of weeks swatching got delayed yet again. Due to this I was late in getting PPU swatches and videos done any earlier then now and I apologize for that. So just like last month, I apologize for cutting my blog post and YouTube video so close to release and I thank you so much for your patience and understanding!
Anywho, It's time for Polish Pickup March 2022!
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 March 2022 theme is Makers Choice!
And I have 43 of those polishes and products to share with you today!
Live Swatches:
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*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.
Anchor & Heart Lacquer-It's-A-Me, Mario!
Inspired by Super Mario! Not only was he a fixture of Taryn's childhood, but her own children now play the games, collect the stuff, and build with the Super Mario Bros themed Legos! Described as a clear base packed with matte and metallic glitter in red, blue, aqua, green, yellow, and white. It is made up of mostly smaller glitter sizes to create a fun speckled effect. Works as a topper over a bright and bold color, but also can be built up to opacity in three coats.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Allow polish to dry between coats for easier application and to avoid dragging. 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
By Dany Vianna-Emer'lds R a Girls BF
Inspired by a green ring. Described as an emerald jelly base with holographic flakes and silver reflective glitter.
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 || 500 Cap || 11ml
Bluebird Polish-Front and Centaur
Inspired by the Centaurus Constellation. Described as a bright cobalt blue shattered holo.
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
Cameo Colours Lacquers-You're Riding It, Dude!
Inspired by the tubular sea turtles riding the EAC. Described as a muted ultramarine base, full of green/champagne/blush shimmer, scattered holo sparkle, with turquoise and gold metallic micro flakes and silver holo micro flakes. Each bottle will come with a small bag of green sea turtle-shaped glitter.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good good and applied well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
12.00 || 200 Cap || 15ml
$1 Dollar from every bottle sold will be donated to Sea Turtle Conservancy. https://conserveturtles.org/
Crystal Knockout-Astrology Owl
Inspired by Celeste from Animal Crossing. Described as a bright pink(cool) to pale pink(warm) thermal with matte navy stars, baby blue dots, and periwinkle and bright blue hex glitters.
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. Transitioned easily.
$11.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Cupcake Polish-Very Peri
Inspired by the super flashy take on 2022’s color of the year. Described as a periwinkle nail polish packed with reflective glitter and a tiny bit of holographic glitter for extra sparkle.
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
Fair Maiden Polish-Forbidden Fruit
Described as a This polish is an indulgent hot pink with pink/orange aurora shimmer, finished with black holo micro glitter for a unique dusky depth.
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 || No cap || 15ml
Garden Path Lacquers-Stray from the Path
Inspired by Garden Paths bespoke keyhole brand mark and brand tagline. Described as a teal crelly filled with large particle holographic pigment and red/orange Aurora shimmer.
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.
$13.00 || No Cap || 12ml
Glisten & Glow-Amethyst Skies
Inspired by beautiful, vibrant purple skies that are rarely seen, but once experienced, are breathtaking and majestic. Described as an amethyst purple polish loaded with a blend of reflective pigment. Under low lighting, a darker amethyst shade shines through with reflective sparkle. Under bright light or with the use of flash, the reflective sparkle morphs into a vibrant, lighter amethyst shade.
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
Glisten & Glow-Top Coat
Described as a Fast Drying, durable, long lasting top coat with days or weeks of no tip wear, or chipping. Crystal clear, shiny, glossy “wet/gel like" appearance. Seals and smooths out glitters and flakie polishes. Non smearing for stamping manis.
Shown here in 1 coat over nail art. Formula was good and applied well.
$8.00 || No cap || 15ml
Healthy Fawns-Keychain Bag
Inspired by the OG Care Bares and the comeback they have recently made.
The CB Stare On The Go Bag Keychain is perfect for small items when taking a large bag is just too much. Each bag comes with a iridescent phone cord style bracelet, aurora electroplated zipper, swivel clasp, and split keyring - perfect to hook onto backpacks or purses.
$16.00 || 100 Cap || 5" x 2" x 2.5"
Hearts & Promises-Bring On Spring
Inspired by bright spring flowers. Described as a light gray magnetic crelly polish that leans light blue. It's sprinkled with silver reflective glitter as well as assorted neon flakes and glitters.
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-In the Near Fuchsia
Inspired by a beautiful sunset on the beach. Described as a purple base filled with fuchsia and purple holo microglitters and iridescent flakes in red/pink/orange/gold/green.
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.
$12.50 || No Cap || 15ml
Indie by Patty Lopes-Glorious
Inspired by Lavender Fields by Van Gogh. Described as a purple/pink/gold aurora shimmer, purple metallic micro flakies and gold 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 || 300 Cap || 11ml
Jen & Berries-I Dreamed That I Was Racing
Inspired by Julie Mao after being taken over by the Protomolecule in the show The Expanse. Described as a light aqua crelly with aqua shimmer, black and holographic 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.
$12.50 || 150 Cap || 15ml
Jior Couture-PASS THE PIKLIZ
Inspired by pikliz; a Haitian condiment. If you love tangy, spicy, and delicious pickled veggies, pikliz is definitely for you! It is commonly served with fried plantains, fried meats, or rice and beans to enhance the savory flavor. Described as a red/orange(cool) to yellow/green(warm) thermal with a chameleon shimmer that shifts red/gold/green it's also packed with reflective microglitter and red, orange, and green microglitter.
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. Transitioned well.
$13.50 || No Cap || 15ml
KBshimmer-Beach You To It
Inspired by Caribbean blue water. Described as a bold blue reflective shade filled with color-shifting shimmer. In lower lighting, turquoise and strong green shimmer come out to play, while in more direct light, a sky-blue base is accented by gold and lime shimmer. A silver reflective pigment catches the light for an amazing sparkle that increases as the light does.
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.
$11.00 || No cap || 15ml
KBshimmer-Hand & Body Scrub
Inspired by vanilla desserts. Described as a rich, smooth cream combined with the fragrant vanilla bean form the base of many favorite desserts: ice cream, crème brûlée, pudding, and pastry creams. Christys favorite way to enjoy a scoop of vanilla is with a drizzle of thick, dark caramel sauce. The toasted notes of the nearly burnt sugar complement the cool vanilla so well, it's no wonder that the combo is even featured in fragrances.
KBShimmer Vanilla Bean Hand & Body Scrub is a soft, off-white scrub scented with a rich vanilla bean fragrance. Heavy notes of vanilla are smoothed out by notes of sweet cream. Bottom notes of dark caramel lift the vanilla notes for a heady blend that will invite you to sniff again. This is no simple vanilla, but lush and creamy for a scrub you will not want to be without!
$10.00 || No Cap || 9.5 fl oz
Lemming Lacquer-Madame Pele
Inspired by Pele the goddess of volcanoes and fire and the creator of the Hawaiian Islands. Described as a deep indigo jelly base with flakes shifting red/pink/copper/gold/green.
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 || 200 Cap || 15ml
LynBdesigns-Prismatic Spring
Inspired by geysers and hot springs. Described as a cerulean base with purple/pink/yellow/green/blue shifting shimmer and linear holo.
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.
$13.00 || No Cap || 15ml
LynBdesigns-Wax
"I’m Makin’ Waffles" Inspired by freshly made waffles with hot maple syrup. Scent described as a fresh waffles topped with butter and maple syrup, sprinkled with pecans.
$5.00 || 110 Cap || 2.5oz
MTK Design-Swirling Clouds in Violet Haze
Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's particular style of Neo-Impressionism. Described as a super vibrant violet jelly packed with two different shifting iridescent flakies, overlapping a blue/purple/red/orange shifting flakie with another shifting through copper/gold/green, plus a bit of ruby/copper/gold multi-chrome flakes and a scattering of silver reflective glitter to give you those starry starry night vibes.
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.
$12.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Music City Beauty-Change Is Beautiful
Inspired by butterflies. Described as a light purple jelly base with green/gold color shifting shimmer.
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.
$12.50 || 150 Cap || 15ml
Nail Artisan Cosmetics-Pull The Lever Kronk!
Inspired by Yzma from Emperors New Groove. Described as a tri-thermal that changes from a vivid violet to sapphire blue to sky blue. Decorated with blue and green iridescent flakies to help you feel the villainous power. Embodying her purple and blue aesthetic.
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. Transitioned well.
$13.50 || 150 Cap || 10ml
Native War Paints-Best Sweater Ever
Inspired by Native War Paints “Sweaters” collection of polishes. Described as a mid-tone purple with gold shimmer.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer but built up pretty well. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish. I did experience some undissolved pigment during application.
$12.50 || 150 Cap || 15ml
Night Owl Lacquer-Among the Stars
Inspired by night skies and star gazing. Described as a clear base filled with silver reflective glitter and multichrome flakes that shift sapphire/indigo/violet/burgundy/red.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer and can be used as a topper. 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
Pampered Polishes-Get Off My Swamp!
Inspired by Shrek. Described as a murky, swampy green jelly with iridescent flakes and holographic microglitter.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with subtle texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
$12.50 || No Cap || 15ml
Paradox Polish-Chakram
Inspired by Xena Warrior Princess and the Chakram Episode. Described as a burgundy raisin red with metallic flake, holo flake and 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 || No Cap || 15ml
Penelope Luz-My Man Have Two Jobs!
Inspired by Rochelle from tv's series everybody hates Chris. Described as a pink base with magnetic silver, blue shimmer and reflective glitter silver.
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 || 500 Cap || 10ml
Rogue Lacquer-Adventures in Wonderland
Inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Described as a pink/gold chartreuse UCC metallic flakey bomb with micro holo flakes and silver reflective glitters.
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
Sassy Sauce Polish-Girls Night Out
Inspired by Girls Night Out the show. Described as a purple(cool) to twinkling silver(warm) linear holo thermal with a red shimmer and blue/green/purple and pink UCC and ghost flakies that sparkle and just catch the light.
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. Transitioned easily.
$12.50 || 300 Cap || 15ml
Sweet Heart Polish-Full Moon Vibes
Inspired by a photo Cassandra took of the full moon on Jan 17th, 2022. Described as a sparkly vibrant blue base with a pink/orange shifting shimmer and gold, pink, and royal blue holo micro glitter.
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.
$10.50 || 200 Cap || 15ml
Vibrant Vinyls-Double Bond Base Coat
Inspired by rainbow sugar. The delicious smelling scent of fruity rainbow sherbet combined with sweet sugar crystals. Pops of raspberry, lime, and orange sit on a base of sweet sugar candy.
This 2 in 1 base coat 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. Vibrant Vinyls added their sticky bond base coat to the ridge filler to grab onto your polish and keep it there. Extended wear time, durability, and overall look.
Shown here in 1 coat alone as well as under nail art.
$8.00 || No cap || 15ml
Vibrant Vinyls-Fast & Hard Top Coat
Inspired by rainbow sugar. The delicious smelling scent of fruity rainbow sherbet combined with sweet sugar crystals. Pops of raspberry, lime, and orange sit on a base of sweet sugar candy.
Can be used over wet polish. Applied over wet polish, it is dry to the touch in under 3 minutes. Super glossy shine that lasts up to 2 weeks. Dries rock hard in 15 minutes providing the perfect base for vinyls, stamping, or other nail art. Doesn't 'drag' or 'smear' colors so it can be used over art. No shrinkage. 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, & chipping of polish.
Shown here in 1 coat over nail art.
$8.00 || No cap || 15ml
Available March 4th-7th 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.
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