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Hello Sweeties! It's time for Polish Pickup February 2021! This is my first PPU post of 2021 as I took Januarys off and I was not disappointed with all the new pretties that I got to work with this round!
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 50 of those polishes and products to share with you today! 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.
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First up, I have a couple of products that Polish Pickup themselves have in their "Basic Essentials" section on the shop to share with you. Both of theses products will be in stock come the day of PPU opening this Friday but will also be available(while supplies last) when PPU is closed during the month.
Polish Pickup-Glass Nail File
Authentic glass nail file. Tempered glass, laser etched nail file leaves your nails smooth and allows for precise filing.
Retails for $5.00
Polish Pickup-Mont Bleu Cuticle Pusher
This fine quality glass cuticle pusher is brought to you from Mont Bleu. It comes with both a slanted and pointed edge that allows for the gentle pushing of cuticles. The fine grit texture can be used as an exfoliator and even a file in a pinch!
Pushers come in solid colors, pink and blue, and will be given at random.
Retails for $5.00
Inspired by Glacier Lagoon in Iceland. Described as a tri-thermal/solar shifting from white (warm), soft blue, dusty purple (cold) and when in sunlight or UV light a light pink (warm), light purple, bright purple (cold). Filled with vibrant mega UCC flakies and crystal flakes.
Price: $13.00
Cap: 150 US
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. Transitions easily.
All Mixed Up Lacquers-Mani Pedi Bombs
2 Heart Shaped Fizzies scented in a sweet berry, apple, cinnamon, and fresh cedar. A pretty pink color with blue and purple peeking out from the center.
These fizzies have nourishing vitamin e, almond oil, and jojoba oil.
Drop them in warm water and soak hands/feet for 5-15 min. Be careful, oils may leave a residue. These foam so make sure to leave room in the bowl so it doesn't overflow.
Price: $7.00
Cap: 35 US
Apipila Cosmetics-Pink Lake
Inspired by Lago Rosa Masazirgol. Described as a pastel pink stamping polish.
Price: $10.00
Cap: 300 US
Size: 15ml
Shown here in 1 coat, plus top coat. Also shown stamped. Formula was good and applied well. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.
Apipila Cosmetics-I Love Traveling Stamping Plate
Aurora Nail Lacquer-Bridge To The Cinematic Universe
Inspired by the Bifrost, the rainbow bridge used by the Asgardians to travel throughout the realms of the Marvel universe. Described as a deep blue polish with geometric shimmer and rainbow flakies.
Price: $12.00
Cap: 200 US
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.
Inspired by the Hachikō Memorial Statue in Tokyo. Described as a bronzy-brown magnetic with metallic flakies.
Price: $11.00
Cap: 150 US
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. Magnetic pull was pretty subtle but Anetress said she plans on adding more magnetic pigment to the sale batch.
By Dany Vianna-La Vie En Rose
Inspired by Rose Fields in Grasse France. Described as a clear(warm) to green(cool) thermal with pink aurora shimmer and iridescent flakes and a mix of glitter.
Price: $12.50
Cap: 200 US
Size: 10ml
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 easily.
Inspired by The Eiffel Tower at sunset. Described as a mauve leaning lavender with a touch of holo sparkle, full of pink/red/gold shimmer, blue/indigo sparks, copper/gold/fuchsia UCC flakes, and silver holo micro flakes.
Price: $11.50
Cap: 100 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.
Inspired by Angel Falls. Described as a brown(cool) to colorless(warm) thermal with iridescent chameleon flakes, iridescent blue flakes and shifting rainbow micro shreds.
Price: $12.50
Cap: 300 US
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 the painted desert of Arizona. Described as a pink to red to orange multichrome shifting base with blackened red shimmer and lavender holographic micro glitter.
Price: $11.00
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.
Inspired by Sara’s adventures through the fjords of Norway. Described as a denim blue nail polish packed with green/gold/red shifting aurora shimmer and pink/gold/green/blue shifting iridescent flakies.
Price: $13.00
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.
Inspired by a photo of cherry blossoms in front of Mt Fuji in Japan. Described as a soft sky blue base with shiny rose gold metallic flakes, purple metallic flakes, and a different sized mix of pink and purple glitters.
Price: $12.50
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.
This formula contains 5 vitamins, 5 botanicals, and a strengthening ingredient that work together to provide 5 benefits. This treatment is nourishing, hydrating, and revitalizing. It hardens nails and stimulates growth using vitamins A, B5, C, E, and F. The 5 botanicals in this amazing treatment are Aloe, Lemon, Ginseng, Grape, and Pomegranate.
Use this treatment as a base coat under your manis or wear it alone in 2 coats and apply it twice a week to give a nice treatment to your nails. This Base Coat is so shiny and looks really nice as a stand alone treatment on natural nails.
Price: $9.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Shown here in 2 coats alone and with some nail art. Formula was good and applied well.
Inspired by the pink Bolivian salt lake of the same name. Described as a cotton candy pink base shimmering with gold and iridescent flakes and hot pink sparkle.
Price: $11.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with a very subtle texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
Inspired by Ireland's Blarney Stone. Described as a creamy mint green polish with yellow-orange shimmer. Also comes with a little bag of clover "charms" for nail decoration.
Price: $11.00
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 Death Valley National Park which is the lowest, driest and hottest place in the US! However, in the fall, this area gets occasionally flooded after severe rainstorms. The water abundance in such a dry place results in an interesting phenomenon, which is called Super Bloom. Death Valley becomes covered with thousands of wildflowers and is absolutely gorgeous! This rare occurrence also creates these amazing sunsets that are breathtaking over the rolling hills and valleys of the flowers. Even when Death Valley is not in bloom the sunsets are still simply beautiful. Described as a darkened coral loaded with color shifting iridescent flakes that shift from pink/orange/purple/blue and gold.
Price: $12.50
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.
Described as 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!
Directions: After you have applied your glitter or flakie polish and have let it fully dry, you add a nice layer of Glisten & Glow Glitter Grabber on top. It’s 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! It works at grabbing that extra texture that glitter or flakies can have.
Price: $8.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Shown here in 1 coat over “Pretty Girls Make Graves” by Black Cat Lacquer, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. This is my go to Glitter smoothing topper and I stock up on it for my daily swatching. I highly recommend this if you prefer polishes that are glitter and flakie packed!
Inspired by Mackinac Bridge and the amazing northern lights that were captured from an aerial view sometime in December of 2020. Described as a medium navy packed with iridescent like flakes that has prominent shifts of lime green, aqua and indigo. Finished with a strong scattered holographic.
Price: $13.00
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.
Inspired by the Sunset at Big Sur. Described as a deep violet holo multichrome that shifts from purple to violet to pink.
Price: $12.50
Cap: 400 US
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.
Inspired by an exquisite trabucco set in turquoise waters off the coast of Puglia, Italy. Described as a turquoise(cold) to white(warm) thermal polish with red-pink-orange-gold shimmer and flakes, multichrome flakes in pink-gold and blue-teal, and a mix of holo dust, micro shreds, and flakes.
Price: $12.50
Cap: 200 US
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. Transitioned easily.
Described as a multichrome shimmer that goes from green to purple with multichrome and crystal flakies.
Price: $12.00
Cap: 220 US
Size: 10ml
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer but builds up pretty well. Can be used as a topper. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
Inspired by the Dunes of the Namib in Namibia, Africa. Described as a blue base with gold/copper aurora and multichrome magnetic flakes.
Price: $12.00
Cap: None
Size: 12ml
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.
Inspired by Cinderella’s Castle. Described as a deep multichrome base that shifts from blue/purple/red and has a pink/gold magnetic pull.
Price: $13.00
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. Strong magnetic pull.
JReine Cosmetics-Pixie Magic Kit
Called “Magic”. Described as a pigment powder that shifts from bronze/gold/green.
Price: $15.00
Cap: None
Size: Kit includes 0.30 grams of pixie powder, a 5ml bottle of Super Base and an applicator.
Shown here over JReines black cream “Spell”, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well.
Inspired by the sunrise above the clouds when flying. Described as a light blue holo base with aurora shimmer and multichrome magnetic pigment. Mary says this polish was created to be able to be meant to be worn with and without the magnetic effect.
Price: $13.00
Cap: 250 US
Size: 15ml
Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Magnetized on my middle and ring only. 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 sunsets, beaches, and everything tropical. Described as a shifty shade with a glistening gold that quickly shows off hues of lime and aqua. A quick flick of the wrist or change in lighting brings out bolder blues, teal, green, and hints of periwinkle. Seeming almost pastel at times and jewel-toned in others, this water-inspired hue glimmers as it catches the light, for a unique nail polish that celebrates the tropics.
Price: $11.00
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.
After a hot day in the sun, a cool and refreshing drink can truly hit the spot. A sparkling hard seltzer with a twist of lime can quench our thirst and energize us. A bubbly citrus soda can bring us back to those summer days of childhood. A hint of lime in a cocktail has us visualizing a tropical beach. Paradise Sugar Scrub is a nod to those refreshing citrus drinks, starting with a strong note of fresh-squeezed limes, sweetened by hints of pineapple, zesty orange, and lemon. Subtle notes of gardenias finish off this citrus scent. Soft lime and cream swirls of sugar are accented by a dusting of biodegradable glitter. This refreshing, bubbly lime scent, is perfect for anyone who longs for the warmth of the tropics and the weight of a cool drink in their hand.
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.
Inspired by a sunset at the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. The legends say the columns of basalt are the remains of a causeway built by a giant. The Irish giant Fionn mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool) was challenged to a fight by the Scottish giant Benandonner and built the causeway across the North Channel so that the two giants could meet. Described as a violet/pink/gold/green multichrome with holographic microflakes in a brown jelly base.
Price: $13.00
Cap: 200 US || 15 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.
Inspired by The song “I’m on a Boat” by The Lonely Island. PSA: Don’t listen with littles around!!. Described as a light blue crelly based filled with bright pink-shifting Aurora shimmer, vibrant pink iridescent color-shift flakes, and holographic microflakes.
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 van life and traveling the world in your tiny home. Described as a dusty purple(cool) to pink(warm) thermal filled with aqua/purple/pink shifting flakies, green/blue/purple shifting shimmer, and a hint of scattered holo sparkle.
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. Transitioned easily.
Inspired by the Sydney Opera house. Described as a pink/purple/blue flakie topper with holo flakie accents with a matte finish.
Price: $12.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Shown here in 1 coat over black, no 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 Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. Described as a rusty red mauve polish packed with iridescent flakies that shift from orange/pink/gold and aurora shimmer that shifts from red/orange/green.
Price: $11.00
Cap: 190 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 Wardour Castle which Kim's family owned and lived in from the mid 16th Century until the mid 17th Century. The old castle was destroyed in the English Civil War and a new one was built in the mid 18th Century. Described as a medium gray crelly with strong green shimmer and gunmetal micro flakies.
Price: $11.00
Cap: 90 US || 10 UK
Size: 15ml
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was slightly on the thicker but applied easily and evenly. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
Inspired by the beautiful changing leaves along the Great Lakes. Described as a lake water blue with red/gold/bronze shifting shimmer and tons of various ultra chameleon chrome (UCC) flakes.
Price: $12.75
Cap: 125 US || 25 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 romantic bridges all over the world. Described as a slightly greyed burgundy with a rainbow of crystal chameleon flakes.
Price: $13.00
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.
Inspired by Bora Bora. Described as a teal(cool) to lime green(warm) thermal with scattered holo and iridescent flakes.
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 easily.
Inspired by the beautiful sunset landscape on Sugarloaf Mountain. Described as an iridescent flakie polish in orange/gold/green tones and holographic Galaxy silver glitters.
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. 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.
Inspired by the Keage Incline in Kyoto, a beautiful National Historical Site in Japan showcasing breathtaking scenery, with beautiful rows of cherry blossom trees on both sides of the railroad track. Described as a gray base with pink glitters plus pink shimmer and topped off with a smattering of pink hearts.
Price: $11.00
Cap: 125 US || 10 UK
Size: 15ml
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well, I did however have to fish and do placement for the heart glitters. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
Polish Molish-Look Into My Ice
Inspired by Baikal in the winter. Described as a deep blue jelly with green undertone with silver flakes and white glitter.
Price: $12.50
Cap: 245 US || 25 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.
Inspired by world travel
This kit includes the following:
5ml Super Dry UV inhibiting Top Coat (Desert Sun)
5ml Nourishing Base Coat (Desert Retreat)
1oz Unscented soy based Polish Remover
3ml cuticle oil pen scented in Dole Whip(sweet refreshing pineapple scent)
And will also include the bag, felt squares and a mini nail file!
Price: $15.00
Cap: None
Sassy Pants Polish-A Stroll In Sydney
Inspired by Jacaranda Street in Sydney Australia. Described as a vibrant purple holographic base with neon purple flakies, green metallic flakies and green/gold/blue shifting UCC flakes.
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 Varnish-Lavande Francaise
Inspired by French lavender fields. Described as a lavender crelly with glitters in green and lavender, and finished off with lavender and blue shimmer.
Price: $12.50
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
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.
Inspired by Incense Village in Vietnam. Described as a medium pink with holo, red, and pink shimmer, red to gold UCC flakes, and glows yellow-green in the dark.
Price: $14.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish. Glowed well after being activated by a UV lamp.
Inspired by the Naica Mines in Mexico which feature gigantic gypsum crystals. Described as a grey base with blue, purple to pink shifting aurora, scattered holo, mini holo flakes and blue to purple colorshift flakes.
Price: $12.50
Cap: 95 US || 5 UK
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 the Gold Mining Museums and trails in California that you can still visit and experience panning for gold like the pioneers. Described as a full coverage holographic gold microglitter.
Price: $12.00
Cap: 400 US
Size: 15ml
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.
Quick Dry Holographic Top Coat. Described as a quick dry formula with a touch of holo sparkle.
Price: $9.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Shown here in 1 coat over black. Formula was good and applied well. Dries smoothly and fast so you shouldn’t need another regular top coat.
Inspired by the World's largest Dinosaur roadside attraction in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. Described as a blue(warm) to green(cool) thermal filled with red/green/gold aurora shimmer.
Price: $13.00
Cap: 160 US
Size: 15ml
Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied easily, I did however get a few undissolved pigment pieces in my application. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.
Inspired by the Stargate sequence in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Described as an aurora shimmer topper that shifts between pinks, oranges, yellows and greens.
Price: $13.00
Cap: 160 US
Size: 15ml
Shown here in 1 coat over black, 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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All Polish Pickup polishes/products available
February 5th at 11am EST through February 8th at 11:59pm EST at www.polishpickup.com
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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