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Hello Sweeties! It's time for Polish Pickup December 2020! The last PPU of the year and what a year it's been huh?! That's why the theme for this month fits perfectly, "Everything Is Fine".
Hello Sweeties! It's time for Polish Pickup December 2020! The last PPU of the year and what a year it's been huh?! That's why the theme for this month fits perfectly, "Everything Is Fine".
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)!
I have 44 of those polishes and products to share with you today! But before I do I just wanted to give my readers a heads up that I am taking next PPU off, January 2021, to take a bit of a swatch breather but I'll be back for February's PPU! Okay, on to the goodies!
*All photos are taken indoors under 30W Daylight Bulbs.
*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 Mixed Up Lacquers-Happy Little Dumpster Fire
All Mixed Up Lacquers-Happy Little Dumpster Fire
Inspired by a photo of a teal dumpster with a Christmas tree on fire inside of it. Described as a solar/thermal polish shifting from teal (warm) to black (cold) and from teal to a purple berry shade and from black to a deep berry when in sunlight or UV light. Loaded to the brim with crystal color shifting flakes to look like specks of fire.
Price: $13.50
Cap: 150 US || 10 UK
Size: 15ml
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.
Anchor & Heart Lacquer-Really Good At Quarantine
Inspired by the side eye monkey meme that says "when you find out your daily lifestyle is actually called "quarantine". Described as a gray leaning lavender crelly packed with metallic bronze micro flakies, and a palette of smaller glitter in sky blue, lavender, periwinkle, green, teal, and bronze.
Price: $12.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
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.
Anchor & Heart Lacquer-Siren’s Cure
Inspired by the way 2020 made us feel and how it forced many of us to slow down, look inward, and appreciate the little things. Scent similar to Daisy by Marc Jacobs! It has top notes of tangy lemon and jasmine, middle notes of lily, rose petals, African violet, and daylily, and an anchoring base of cedarwood, patchouli, and musk.
Price: $8.50
Cap: 180 US || 20 UK
Size: 1 fl oz
Inspired by the night view of the Pão de Açucar viewpoint in Rio de Janeiro. Described as a black base with iridescent flakes with multichrome dust.
Price: $13.00
Cap: 180 US || 20 UK
Size: 10ml
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.
Inspired by the song "Everything is Awesome" from the Lego Movie. Described as a combination of 33 different flakies.
Price: $13.00
Cap: 200 US || 20 UK
Size: 12ml
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer and with 3 coats you can still see visible nail lines. It’s sheer enough to be used as a topper. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
Described as a red(cool) off-white(warm) thermal crelly, with color-shifting flakes, gold metallic flakes and golden flakies.
Price: $12.50
Cap: 100 US || 5 UK
Size: 15ml
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.
Inspired by Pajamas. Described as a clear(warm) to blue(cool) thermal with a special mix of matte and metallic glitters.
Price: $12.00
Cap: 370 US || 30 UK
Size: 11ml
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. Transitions easily as well.
Inspired by a Minecraft version of the "this is fine" meme. Described as a darkened teal crelly with a slight gold shimmer, small caramel and brown metallic glitters, red/bronze/copper UCC flakes, a light dusting of scattered holo sparkle, and a touch of silver holo micro flakes.
Price: $11.50
Cap: 95 US || 5 UK
Size: 15ml
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.
Described as a glow in the dark neon pinky/red with iridescent chameleon glitters and black shreds.
Price: $12.50
Cap: 200 US || 10 UK
Size: 15ml
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. The GITD pigment glowed really well using a UV lamp to charge it.
Inspired by Candace’s ginger tabby cat, Mimi. Described as an orange jelly with a shifting red/green aurora, gold flakes, and iridescent color-shifting flakies in orange, gold, and green.
Price: $11.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
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.
Inspired by one of the few bright sides of the pandemic, that margaritas to go are now legal in Texas and many other states. Described as a lime green nail polish packed with a strong red shimmer.
Price: $13.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
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.
Inspired by the legendary press conference, you know the one. Described as a rich creamy teal with a blue to green shifting shimmer.
Price: $11.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was slightly on the thick side but applied easily. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.
Described as a clear base with iridescent flakies turquoise/purple and galaxy glitter sapphire.
Price: $12.50
Cap: 300 US || 30 UK
Size: 10ml
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer and can be used as a topper. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
An ode to the late Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Described as a black to red multichrome scattered with holo flakes.
Price: $12.00
$1 from every bottle will be donated to the Malala Fund.
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
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.
Glisten & Glow-Concerts from the Couch
Inspired by the amazing musical artists that cancelled tours due to Covid 19 and brought us amazing live music via social media platforms and television broadcasts. Described as a very dark gray base with added contrasting color shifting shimmer that shifts from purple, pink, red, green and gold.
Price: $12.50
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
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.
Glisten & Glow-Glitter Grabber
Glitter Grabber is an amazing new 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.
Price: $7.50
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Great Lakes Lacquer-Love Wins
Inspired by one of the shows Mariah and her family binged during early quarantine, She-Ra and The Princesses Of Power on Netflix. Described as a light grass green with a soft linear holo, that is filled with a pink/purple to gold to green shifting aurora shimmer with purple to pink to orange to gold to green iridescent flakes.
Price: $13.00
$1 for every bottle sold will go to GLSEN, who 'champion LGBTQ issues in K-12 education since 1990
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
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.
Heather’s Hues-Chiccy Nuggies
Inspired by The adorable child meme. Described as a black(cool) to colorless(warm) thermal packed with a strong red-gold-green shimmer and a touch of holo sparkle.
Price: $12.50
Cap: 150 US || 20 UK
Size: 15ml
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. Transitions easily as well.
Indie by Patty Lopes-Rainbow At The End Of The Storm
Described as a gray base with shimmer duochrome, crystal flakies and varied white matte glitters.
Price: $12.00
Cap: 220 US || 20 UK
Size: 11ml
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.
Inspired by 2020. Described as a coppery red(cool) to golden red/orange(warm) thermal with aurora and multichrome flakes.
Price: $12.00
Cap: None
Size: 12ml
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. Transitions smoothly as well.
KBShimmer-Cats & Pajamas
For most of us, 2020 did not work out as planned. Trips were cancelled and outings were postponed as we all scrambled to find toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Families started cooking together more and chatting around the dining room table. Lots of cats and dogs found homes as more people treasured their company. Many shifted to working from home, and comfy pajamas replaced stuffy work attire. Plaid patterns come in a rainbow of hues, but Christys favorites are a well-worn pair in pink, orange and gray. Cats & Pajamas is a nod to flannel pajamas and the animals that keep us company while at home. Described as a blue-leaning gray crelly base is flecked with glowing holo flakes. Color-shifting flakes shift between fuchsia, pink and orange.
Price: $10.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
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.
When the world is in turmoil, our homes become a sanctuary. The simple pleasures become important; a warm blanket, a fuzzy pair of socks, a loving nudge from a pet, or a pleasing scent can calm and soothe us on the craziest of days. When life gets to be too much, I long to be cozy at home. At first, the scent is sweet with a hint of vanilla, but then deeper notes of tonka bean start to come through. Rich and complex, subtle floral notes from vanilla and jasmine add depth, while a very subtle hint of patchouli anchors this intoxicating blend. Perfect for dry, winter skin, let Cozy At Home transform your bath into a private, cozy sanctuary.
Price: $10.00
Cap: None
Size: 9.5 fl oz
To Use: Scoop out desired amount. Rub in a circular motion to exfoliate, rinse with warm water. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Use caution when exiting the tub as floors may be slippery. Not for internal consumption. For best results, do not introduce water into scrub and use within 24 months. Storage in shower may reduce shelf life.
Dysphoria is a state of unease or generalized dissatisfaction with life. It comes from the Greek word dusphoros meaning “hard to bear.” Both ideas seemed fitting for 2020. Described as a dark blue jelly with a multichrome shift from red to orange to gold to green and scattered holographic flakes.
Price: $13.00
Cap: 200 US || 25 UK
Size: 15ml
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.
Inspired by a photo of a crab and his cigarette. Life is relentless, isn't it? Described as a navy blue crelly base packed with red/green/orange/gold shifting iridescent flakes and finely milled Aurora shimmer that shifts between red, gold, and green.
Price: $13.00
Cap: None
Size: 12ml
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.
Inspired by the game Among Us. Described as a violet(cool) to white(warm) thermal filled with purple/lime green/teal/copper/pink shifting flakes, cosmic holo micro flakies, and pink to gold to green shifting shimmer.
Price: $12.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
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. Transitions smoothly as well.
Pumpkin Spice All the Things!. Scent described as butter, orange peel, pumpkin spice, pumpkin, caramel, maple, pecan, vanilla and pie crust.
Price: $4.50
Cap: 100 US || 10 UK
Size: 3oz
Inspired by nurses everywhere and specifically a painting of a caregiver by Janett Marie. Described as a charcoal mauve base with iridescent flakies that shift from aqua, purple, green, red, and orange and red to orange to green aurora shimmer.
Price: $11.00
Cap: 190 US || 10 UK
Size: 15ml
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.
Inspired by lyrics from a Disturbed song "The Light". Described as a putty color(warm) to the stone gray(cool) thermal. Which is also a solar polish that shifts from rosy (when in warm thermal state) to a wine (when in cool thermal state) plus it glows a violet shade in the dark! With green/gold/copper/pink/violet mix of flakies and sparkles.
Price: $12.50
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
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. This one was a doozy with all the different elements going on in it. I didn't experience any issues getting the thermal to transition and I used a UV lamp to charge both the solar pigments and the glow in the dark pigment.
Inspired by the fact that pretty much everyone’s plans for 2020 were cancelled due to Covid-19. Described as a black crelly filled with red to orange to gold UCC flakies.
Price: $12.50
Cap: 90 US || 10 UK
Size: 15ml
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.
Inspired by one of Lindsay’s many coping mechanisms that she’s used to get through this year. Described as a vibrant orchid purple filled with glowy red/gold/green aurora shimmer.
Price: $13.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
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.
Inspired by the character Pollyanna from Eleanor Porter's book, who always sees the positive in all bad situations. Described as a purple/copper UCC flakie with holo gold galaxy glitter .
Price: $13.00
Cap: 500 US || 50 UK
Size: 10ml
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.
Poetry Cowgirl Nail Polish-Frozen Iguanas
Inspired by 2020 started with a cold snap in southern Florida that caused the Iguanas to go catatonic and fall out of the trees. They were fine once they warmed up, and the news warned people to watch out for falling iguanas and not to touch them. Described as a lime green/emerald green/teal blue multichrome with a scattering of gold and black micro glitters and holo micro flakies.
Price: $12.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
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.
Described as a pale sunny sky blue crelly with rainbow metallic flakes.
Price: $12.50
Cap: None
Size: 13ml
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.
Described as a red to gold/green UCC flake topper with vibrant sapphire and micro green holo glitters.
Price: $12.00
Cap: None
Size: 13ml
Shown here in 1 coat over a charcoal grey cream, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
Sassy Pants Polish-Have Toilet Paper You Will Not
Inspired by a Baby Yoda meme. Described as a green/blue/gold/purple multichrome base with gold scattered holographic pigment and contrasting Purple/Red UCC flakies.
Price: $12.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
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.
Scofflaw Nail Varnish-Doomscrolling
Described as a sky blue crelly, with neon green, black, and ruby glitters, and finished off with a sky blue sparkle.
Price: $12.50
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
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.
Victoria felt like everyone is in an "isolation-ship" with themselves, so as we discover more about ourselves or improve on ourselves, this polish is a reflection of that. Described as a caramel honey holo with flashes of pink that glows in the dark.
Price: $14.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was a little on the thicker side due to the glow in the dark pigment but still applied well. Dries with some texture with a matte like finish so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish. The GITD pigment glowed really well using a UV lamp to charge it.
Supernatural Lacquer-Modern-day Séance
Inspired by the Zoom Meetings logo. Described as a light blue crelly with orange to gold to green shimmer and flakes.
Price: $12.50
Cap: 170 US || 5 UK
Size: 15ml
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.
Top Shelf Lacquer-Wipe Away 2020!
Inspired by the ever elusive Clorox Wipes. Described as a bright turquoise base with aurora pigment that shifts from green to yellow to orange to pink.
Price: $12.00
Cap: 250 US || 50 UK
Size: 15ml
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.
Inspired by the holidays are coming and the end of the year festivities. Described as a quick dry top coat with super fun holographic micro flakes that will dry to a nice glossy finish.
Price: $9.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Shown here in 1 coat over black, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
Inspired by the Black Lives Matter protests and the stand that is being taken for people of color representation in our community. Described as a tri-thermal transitioning through green, purple, and dark blue with a beautiful magnetic shimmer that shifts from teal to dark blue.
Price: $12.00
Cap: 145 US || 15 UK
Size: 15ml
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. Transitioned good however I wasn’t really able to capture the purple stated in the description. My camera only picked up the green and dark blue. The magnetic pigment pulled easily as well.
Inspired by all the comfort and junk food we ate during Quarantine that could have possibly made us gain weight LOL(like the old college saying ‘Freshman 15’). Described as a purple to dark red to gold multichrome holographic polish.
Price: $12.00
Cap: 300 US
Size: 12ml
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.
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Comment below with what pretties you plan on purchasing this month!!
Again, I am taking next PPU off, January 2021, to take a bit of a swatch breather but I'll be back for February's PPU! xo
All Polish Pickup Polishes available
December 4th at 11am EST through December 7th at 11:59pm EST
All items will ship a minimum of three weeks after the pre-order closes.
This allows time for each maker to make their products and get them mailed to Polish Pickup who will then send them out to you!
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