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 August 2022 theme is Marine Magic!
And I have 33 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.
Bluebird Lacquer-Freeze A Jolly Good Fellow
Inspired by The Little Penguin.
Described as an icy blue shattered holo with a purple-pink shifting shimmer.
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
By Dany Vianna-Black Lava Sand
Inspired by Black Sand.
Described as an irregular black glitter bomb with a large particle aurora shimmer from copper/gold/green.
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 || 400 Cap || 11ml
Cameo Colours Lacquers-Swimming With Reefbacks
Inspired by Subnautica, specifically the gentle giants known as Reefbacks.
Described as a medium blue crelly with a hint of green shimmer, full of blue, turquoise green, purple, and red metallic flakes, a dash of silver holo microflakes, and a smattering of small matte hot orange and green 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.
11.50 || 105 Cap || 15ml
Colores de Carol-In Every Ocean
Inspired by Jellyfish.
Described as an ocean blue crelly with turquoise and green metallic flakes, red metallic shreds and red diamond 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.
13.50 || 400 Cap || 15ml
Crystal Knockout-Sea Serendipity
Inspired by beachgoers enjoying an ocean sunset.
Described as a silver holographic base with a vibrant pink shimmer glow, silver reflective glitter, holographic flakies in purple and gold, holographic micro glitter in gold and pink, and aqua iridescent 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.
12.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Cupcake Polish-Dinglehopper
Inspired by The Little Mermaid.
Described as a minty green crelly nail polish packed with green and red metallic flakies and green and red iridescent flakies.
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 || No Cap || 15ml
Cuticula Nail Lacquer-Echolocation
Inspired by dolphins and their use of echolocation.
Described as a deep teal base with green/blue shifting shimmer and even purple in some lighting situations and jam packed full of linear holographic pigment.
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.
13.50 || No Cap || 15ml
Cuticula Nail Lacquer-Limitless Quick Dry Top Coat
A 5 free scented quick dry top coat. The formula is not too thick, not too thin, has a glossy shine. Non shrinking and non smearing(when using the floating method -touching the brush to your nails will result in smudged nail art.) Dries to a rock hard finish and keeps your mani protected and long lasting!
Scent: Tropical Oasis
Described as a succulent passion fruit, deliciously tart yuzu, sparkling water, guava, and juicy mango mingled with musk, vetiver, and sun bleached wood.
Shown here in 1 coat over nail art.
10.00 || 200 Cap || 15ml
Ethereal Lacquer-Moon Jelly
Inspired by the Moon Jellyfish.
Described as a deep purple base with strong pink/orange shimmer and various holographic flakes.
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.
13.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Fair Maiden Polish-Salt Critter
Inspired by cute little marine life that exist in the ocean.
Described as a uniquely bright and earthy chartreuse with red/orange flame.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer but builds up well. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish. Because of the nature of this lighter color in combination with maximizing the effect, you may find using an "undie" will showcase it brighter.
12.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Garden Path Lacquers-Goddess Of Mercy
Inspired by the Studio Ghibli film “Ponyo”, and Ponyo’s mother - the Goddess of Mercy. Described as a sheer base filled with red/orange shifting Aurora shimmer, blue shifting iridescent Aurora flakes, and gold holographic microglitters.
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.
13.00 || No Cap || 12ml
Glisten & Glow-Poor Unfortunate Souls
Inspired by the popular dark and mysterious Disney Villain Ursula from The Little Mermaid.
Described as a black based jelly polish, loaded with color shifting UCC flakes that shift from purple/blue/pink/red/orange/green at various angles and lighting, and has the added twinkle of purple 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
Glisten & Glow-Cuticle Care Duo
Described as a Cuticle Remover and Cuticle Oil Pen Duo.
Scent described as tropical beach breeze of sweet orange flower, lemony citrus, fresh lavender and powdery musk.
$12.50 || No Cap || 2ml each
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. Contains distilled water, potassium hydroxide, coconut oil and fragrance.
Cuticle Oil:
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.
Benefits of Glisten & Glow Cuticle Oil Pens
- Hydrates cuticles, nail plate, eponychium, hyponychium and proximal nail fold
-Soften and protect all of the above areas
-Stimulate nail growth
-Improve texture of all of the above areas
-Increase nail flexibility, preventing breakage
-daily nail care maintenance
Healthy Fawns-Thingamabob Bag
The Thingamabob Bag is perfect for storing all your Whozits and Whatzits Galore! It features the classic Princess Ariel with an eye-catching holo vinyl base and a colorful glitter ombre fabric interior. The Thingamabob Bag measures 5" tall x 8" wide x 2.5" deep with an aurora electroplated zipper, and rainbow zipper tape.
18.00 || 100 Cap
Hearts & Promises-I'm Not Sandy, Your Are!
Inspired by beach sand.
Described as a light tan holo base polish with gold/bronze/silver UCC flakies, gold flakes and silver reflective glitter.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer but builds up well. Dries with subtle texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
13.00 || 300 Cap || 15ml
Heather's Hues-Jelly Glow
Inspired by bioluminescent jellyfish.
Described as a dusty indigo crelly filled with red/orange/pink iridescent flakes and a touch of violet holo sparkle.
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.
12.50 || No Cap || 15ml
Jen & Berries Lacquer-How Do You Talk To An Angelfish?
Inspired by Angelfish.
Described as a neon turquoise jelly packed with green/blue crystal chameleon flakies, scattered black flakies and a sprinkle of holographic microflakies.
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.
13.00 || 160 Cap || 12.5ml
Jior Couture-Cries Of A Siren
Inspired by Love, Death, & Robots S3, E9: Jibaro deaf knight and a siren of myth become entwined in a deadly dance. A fatal attraction infused with blood, death and treasure. Described as a Reef blue base with blue shimmer packed with gold and copper holo microglitters.
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.
13.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Kathleen & Co-White Opal Betta
Inspired by White Opal Betta Fish.
Described as a white base with glowy pink 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
KBShimmer-Jelly Much?
Inspired by Jelly Fish. Nearly neon when lit up in their tank, the graceful elegance of their translucent bodies propelling through the water is captivating. The red glow of the light illuminates, giving these sea creatures an otherworldly appearance.
Described as a pink-leaning cherry shade loaded with color-shifting shimmer. Dancing between a bright magenta and cool red, this buildable base sets off a golden shimmer that reads almost orange. In some light, the gold can take on a more lime tone, while lower lighting brings out more pink hues.
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.
12.00 || No Cap || 15ml
KBShimmer-Restoration Drops-Polish Thinner
Over time, nail polish can get thick and stringy. This is due to the evaporation of Butyl Acetate and Ethyl Acetate, two of the main ingredients in all nail polishes that help the polish to dry on your nails.
To restore thick polish, use KBShimmer’s polish thinner, Restoration Drops. For slightly thickened polish, start with 2-3 drops, shake, then check the consistency. Repeat until you are happy with the result. For dried out or severely thickened polish, KBShimmer suggests that you fill the bottle with thinner to the fill line, let it sit overnight, and then shake in the morning. You may need to use a toothpick or paperclip to stir, allowing the thinner to reach the bottom of the bottle. As always, it's highly suggested that you clean the necks of the polish bottles after use to allow a good seal, this will reduce polish evaporation in the long run. To prevent evaporation of the thinner, store with the regular top.
Please note: Glitter polishes are generally thicker than cream polishes. The use of too much thinner can reduce the suspension properties of glitter polishes. Always start with 2-3 drops and only use what is needed to restore polish to its original consistency.
7.00 || No Cap || 118ml
KBShimmer-Sugar Scrub
Inspired by Mermaids.
A sweet scent that captures the essence of mermaids with a fresh, watery green fragrance. Delicate notes of ocean mist and sea grass combine with agave nectar and coconut milk for a fruit-like fragrance I can’t quite describe. A sea blue shade, this scrub is accented by a touch of biodegradable glitter on top for a scrub that will make you want a seashell outfit and a day at the beach.
$10.00 || No Cap || 9.5oz
LynBdesign-Relaxalotl
Inspired by Axolotls.
Described as a pastel purple super shifter with pink/orange/yellow/green shifts and scattered holo shimmer.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer but builds up well. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.
13.00 || No Cap || 15ml
LynBdesign-Wax Melt
Scent described as a "It Takes Two To Mango" - A sweet blend of mango, papaya, and strawberries with a warm base of vanilla, coconut, and warm musk.
5.00 || 110 Cap || 72gm
MTK Design-Pink Lake Spa Day
Inspired by naturally occurring pink lakes around the world.
Described as a florescent hot pink with matching gold/copper shifting iridescent sparkles and micro flakies; green/gold/copper shifting iridescent flakies, gold/copper/pink/violet shifting iridescent flakies, and a pink/violet shifting shimmer.
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.
12.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Nail Artisan Cosmetics-Under The Sea
Inspired by the wonders of the sea, and the colorful creatures who live there.
Described as a deep navy blue with a subtle violet shimmer acts as a base for a multitude of flakies with an added dash of reflective glitter.
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 subtle texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
13.50 || 150 Cap || 10ml
Native War Paints-Poor Unfortunate Souls
Inspired by Ursula from The Little Mermaid.
Described as a silver reflective glitter in a dark teal base with a purple magnetic pull.
Shown here in 3 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.
12.75 || 150 Cap || 15ml
Night Owl Lacquer-Water Bears
Inspired by Tardigrades aka Water Bears.
Described as a clear base filled with mint green reflective glitter pigment, purple/pink/gold/green shifting shimmer and green/aqua/purple crystal chameleon flakes.
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer but builds up 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.
13.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Pampered Polishes-So Squishy!
Inspired by Jellyfish
Described as a royal blue(cool) to lilac(warm) thermal base with a scatter holo, iridescent flakes, and neon pink 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. Transitioned easily.
13.00 || 400 Cap || 15ml
Patty Lopes-Feeling The Ocean
Inspired by sea coral.
Described as a pink/gold/green shimmer aurora with purple reflective glitter.
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 || 11ml
Penelope Luz-Abalone
Inspired by Sea Shells.
Described as a blue/green shifting iridescent nail polish with strong foil effect.
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 || 500 Cap || 11ml
Rogue Lacquer-Two Tickets To Paradise
Inspired by Lisa Frank like aquatic scene.
Described as an aqua jelly/crelly packed with orange, golden and green sunset shifting flakes.
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with a small amount of texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
13.00 || No Cap || 13ml
Vibrant Vinyls-Double Bond Base Coat
"Pineapple Under The Sea"
A sweet, fruity pineapple sits on a base of smooth coastal waters, sea kelp and ozone.
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 under nail art.
8.00 || No Cap || 15ml
Vibrant Vinyls-Fast & Hard Top Coat
"Pineapple Under The Sea"
A sweet, fruity pineapple sits on a base of smooth coastal waters, sea kelp and ozone.
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 August 5th-th 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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