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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 June 2022 theme is Fairs & Carnivals!
And I have 34 of those polishes and products to share with you today!
Live Swatches:
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Photo Disclaimers:
*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-Berry Best Festival
Inspired by strawberry picking and the family friendly festivals that come with them. Described as a strawberry red jelly base packed with iridescent pink/orange/gold (and green at extreme angles) shifting flakies, plus a delicate sprinkle of lime green micro 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
By Dany Vianna-Pastel Balloons
Inspired by Balloons in the Sky. Described as a clear(warm) to medium sky blue(cold) jelly thermal with a custom mix of pastel round glitters.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer but builds up. I did have to do a little bit of placement with the glitters while applying but nothing too crazy and the glitters came out on the brush just fine so no fishing was needed. Dries with some texture so I sealed this with 1 coat of Glitter Grabber plus 1 coat of a fast dry top coat.
13.00 || 500 Cap || 11ml
Cameo Colours Lacquers-Flippin' on the Zipper
Inspired by Cameos favorite carnival/fair ride, the Zipper. Described as a white crelly base with a slight blue shimmer, full of blue metallic flakes, red metallic micro flakes, small red holo glitter, and silver holo micro 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.
11.50 || 105 Cap || 15ml
Colores de Carol-Gems and Feathers
Inspired by Carnival Masks. Described as a white crelly base with pink, gunmetal, purple and fuchsia metallic shreds, gold micro shreds and turquoise metallic flakes.
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.
13.50 || 350 Cap || 15ml
Crystal Knockout-Dance Electric
Inspired by the Electric Daisy Carnival. Described as a black(cool) to turquoise(warm) thermal with iridescent flakies in aqua and blue, holographic glitter in teal, purple, silver, and blue, and matte dot glitter in neon green, pink, and orange. Glows blue-green in the dark.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Could do 3 coats for a darker black look but I felt if I applied a 3rd coat the polish would feel thick on the nail with all the glitters. 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 || None || 15ml
Cupcake Polish-Cotton Candy Clouds
Inspired by the pink and blue cotton candy clouds that we begged for every year at the carnival! Described as a light pink crème nail polish filled with pink to blue 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
DRK Nails-Happy Day
Inspired by Photo of a Ferris wheel. Described as a clear holographic base with blue and red metallic flakes and red to pink pastel flakes.
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.
12.97 || 297 Cap || 12ml
Ethereal Lacquer-Sweet Memories
Inspired by Meagan growing up working at the carnival all summer long her whole life, her family sells fresh handmade taffy in the southern tier of New York. Described as a periwinkle that leans blue jelly with tiny holographic flakes and a red, pink, gold, copper to green 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.
12.50 || No Cap || 15ml
Fair Maiden-Don't Just Fly, Soar!
Inspired by Dumbo. Described as a a blue-gray base with a strong red-gold shimmer and 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.
12.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Garden Path Lacquers-Midnight's Journey
Inspired by view of a carousel after dusk, framed in carnival lights and shrouded in mystery. Described as a linear holographic base filled with red to orange to gold shifting Aurora shimmer, large red to orange shifting iridescent 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 || No Cap || 12ml
Glisten & Glow-Carnival Lights & Summer Nights
Inspired by breathtaking blue summer night sky at the carnival, as the Ferris Wheel circles, flashes, and glows those neon light bulbs! Described as a blue jelly polish loaded with green/blue/gold iridescent flakes, blue/purple/pink iridescent flakes and with various sized neon pink 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.
13.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Glisten & Glow-Fast Dry 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-Zip Clutch Wristlet
The Let's Spin! Zip Clutch Wristlet is perfect to take to any carnival or fair this summer! It features a fun tea cup fabric on the outside with subtle honeycomb print inside. Measuring 8" by 5.75", this bag will easily fit several items and your phone, and comes with a detachable 6.25" wristlet strap.
22.50 || 55 Cap
Hearts & Promises-Root Beer Float
Inspired by Root Beer Floats. Described as a brown jelly base with red/gold/green 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 || 300 Cap || 15ml
Heather's Hues-Shake Your Tail Feathers
Inspired by the Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago. Described as a white crelly with a hot pink to gold shimmer and filled with a mix of glitters and flakes in purples, pinks, and golds.
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.
12.50 || No Cap || 15ml
Jen & Berries-Festival Of Fragrance
Inspired by the Lilac Festival in Jenny's hometown of Rochester NY. Described as a purple jelly with loads of holographic flakes and red/orange shifty shimmer.
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 || 160 Cap || 12.5ml
Jior Couture-The Forgotten Fair
Inspired by The Chesterfield County Colored Farmers’ Fair. Described as a sky blue(warm) to dark sky blue(cool) thermal with holo copper microglitter, bronze microglitter, and reflective glitter.
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.
13.50 || No Cap || 12ml
KBshimmer-Fairest One Of All
Inspired by the Minnesota State Fair. Described as a deepened navy jelly loaded with a rainbow of color-shifting iridescent flakes. Hues of green, blue, gold, red, purple, and pink flicker like the lights on a state fair ride. Reflective glitter catches the light for a subtle twinkle in lower lighting. In direct and bright lights, a vibrant green hue pops from the reflective pigment.
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 KB Smooth Moves plus 1 coat of a fast dry top coat.
11.50 || No Cap || 15ml
KBshimmer-Sugar Scrub
As warm weather beckons, summer fairs and festivals give us an abundance of bright and sweet fare. From juicy red berries, and sweet, crisp melons, to colorful bags of cotton candy and refreshing dishes of ice cream, there is sure to be something to satisfy our tastebuds as we wander through the crowds.
Watermelon Sugar is a hand and body scrub inspired by all the sweet summer goodies. This scent starts with the sweet scent of cotton candy and vanilla. Notes of ripe, juicy watermelon and fresh-picked strawberries bring a unique tartness and yet smooth sweetness to the scrub, for an alluring scent that lingers on the skin. If you love our Spun Sugar or Pink Sugar scents, you will love this summertime twist.
10.00 || No Cap || 9.5 fl. oz.
Lemming Lacquer-Ferris Wheel Lights
Inspired by Ferris Wheel Lights. Described as a dark indigo with shimmer shifting red to pink to copper to gold and 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 || 200 Cap || 15ml
LynBdesigns-Salutations
Inspired by Charlottes Web. Described as a light peach base with intense peach to yellow to green to blue shifting shimmer and scattered holo sparkle.
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
LynBdesigns-Wax Melt
"Watermelon Lemonade"
Inspired by hot summer nights walking through the carnival sipping an ice cold lemonade.
Top notes of watermelon, lime, lemon, and bergamot; followed by middle notes of marigold, sweet, juicy melon; with base notes of white musk and vanilla
5.00 || 110 Cap || 72gm
MTK Design-Meat Sweats
Inspired by the Greek Carnival Tsiknopempti. Tsiknopempti falls on the Thursday of Kreatini (meat week) and is considered the highlight of the week where huge outdoor parties are held and massive amounts of meats are grilled, roasted, and shared. Can be described as a bright pink(warm) to a chard blackened magenta leaning purple(cold) with a mix of two iridescent flakies, one shifting gold/copper/ruby and the other ruby/sapphire/amethyst. Also seasoned with a smear of pink/purple shimmer, sprinkling of copper sparkles, and just a dash electric blue ghost glitter.
Shown here in 2 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. Transitioned good.
12.50 || No Cap || 15ml
Nail Artisan Cosmetics-Samba to the Beat
Inspired by the bold, bright and beautiful performers costumes at the iconic Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Described as a sea green base mixed with a soft golden shimmer. All topped off with dazzling green and gold flakes to capture the sparkle of the dancers.
Shown here in 2 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.
13.50 || 150 Cap || 12ml
Native War Paints-Love Under The Lights
Described as a deep purple with teal/blue/pink shifting shimmer and silver reflective glitter.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer but built up well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
12.75 || 150 Cap || 15ml
Night Owl Lacquer-Kind Of A Big Wheel
Inspired by being in the sky on a Ferris wheel. Described as a a bright blue filled with a rainbow of iridescent color shifting flakes and a variety of white matte glitters.
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.
12.80 || No Cap || 15ml
Pampered Polishes-I'll Get Him...With My Foot
Inspired by Ducky & Bunny in Toy Story 4. Described as a deep inky blurple base with a red-green aurora shimmer, and a sprinkling of silver micro glitter.
Shown here in 2 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
Patty Lopes-Ferris Wheel
Inspired by a photo of a Ferris Wheel. Described as a blue base with aurora shimmer, micro flakies and holo glitters.
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 || 350 Cap || 11ml
Penelope Luz-Sapucai
Inspired by the Samba Schools in Rio de Janeiro. Described as an aurora pigment that changes from pink/purple to gold/green and has reflective teal glitter. In the shadow, the colored effect of the pigment is very intense and in the light the magic happens with the glitters “dancing” on the nail frantically.
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
Rogue Lacquer-Nostalgic Nights
Inspired by a night at the fair. Growing up on a farm the county fairs were always a staple in Rachels summer fun. Described as a muted neon crelly packed with all the best sunset colors! Pink, orange, red and gold glass flakes.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with very subtle texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
13.00 || 500 Cap|| 13ml
Sassy Sauce Polish-Spin Me Right Round Baby!!
Inspired by a photo of a Mardi Gras mask. Described as a golden red shimmer in a violet base with turquoise holo micro glitter and reflective 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.
13.00 || 500 Cap || 15ml
Sweet Heart Polish-Summertime Scramble
Inspired by the Spinning Tea Cup rides seen across the country in county fairs and carnivals. Described as a neon green jelly with pink to green aurora shimmer and pink/gold/green shifting flakes.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer but builds up pretty well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
11.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Vibrant Vinyls-Double Bond Base Coat
"Rainbow Snow Cone"
A rainbow swirl of fruity flavors poured over Ice. Hawaiian Starfruit, Cool Green Melon, Apple, Pineapple and Orange.
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
"Rainbow Snow Cone"
A rainbow swirl of fruity flavors poured over Ice. Hawaiian Starfruit, Cool Green Melon, Apple, Pineapple and Orange.
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 June 3rd-6th 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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