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Hello Sweeties! It's time for Polish Pickup October 2021!
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 October 2021 theme is Monsters & Mythical Creatures!
And I have 43 of those polishes and products to share with you today!
Also, I have my very first Polish Pickup Giveaway for you all! ONE lucky winner will receive a $10 gift card toward Polish Pickup!! Details for this giveaway can be found below.
*Please Take note; I purchased this Gift Card myself and this giveaway is not sponsored.
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.
All Mixed Up Lacquers-What The Fwoop?!
Inspired by Fwooper from Fantastic Beasts. Described as a a spunky pink linear base with bits of UCC flakies and small holographic glitter. Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. If you have more of a free edge than I do then you may need 3 coats for full opacity.Formula was good and applied well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
Price: 13.00
Cap: 150
Size: 15ml
Aurora Nail Lacquer-His Name is Grogu
Inspired by Grogu, aka Baby Yoda. Described as a sparkly bright green polish with flashes of geo pigment that glows green in the dark. 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. 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.
Price: 13.00
Cap: 200
Size: 12ml
Baroness X-Alicorns W/ Frickin' Lightning Bolts
Inspired by Alicorns and their strong affinity for lightning. Alicorns being completely immune to lightning strikes, like to play deep within a thunderstorm. When lightning strikes them, alicorns replenish their magic. Being charged up like a battery. Described as a silver/lavender magnetic with blue sister unicorn pee and black/red microflakes in a light grey crelly base. Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. If you have more of a free edge than I do then you may need 3 coats for full opacity. Formula was good and applied well. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.
Price: 13.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Baroness X-Acetone Antidote
Inspired by Alicorns and their strong affinity for lightning. Alicorns being completely immune to lightning strikes, like to play deep within a thunderstorm. When lightning strikes them, alicorns replenish their magic. Being charged up like a battery.
Scented in Alicorns w/ Frickin' Lightning Bolts, this is a house blend of fiji dates, lemon peel and a touch of spiced plum pudding. It's a lighter scent, we went for something warm, slightly tart, and spiced, both for the time of year and the inspo.
Acetone Antidote is an additive for your acetone to protect your skin from the harshness of acetone. It contains glycerin and jojoba oil to help protect and moisturize your nails, skin, and cuticles during polish removal. Plus, no more ashy, dry skin!
Price: 7.89
Cap: None
Size: 1 fl oz
Bluebird Lacquer-Monster Marsh
Inspired by the original Swamp Creature. Described as a bright seaweed green jelly packed to the ghouls with holo flakes and gold metallic flakes. 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.
Price: 12.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
By Dany Vianna-A Thousand Wishes
Inspired by Tsuru - Japanese lore says Tsurus are sacred birds that symbolize longevity, and has an expected lifespan of a thousand years. Enters then the art of origami and the act of folding a thousand Tsurus, focusing on a single wish. It is said that, that wish is granted. Dany has a close friend that right now is undergoing treatment for breast cancer and a friend of hers, representing all of her friends folded a thousand cranes, wishing for a successful treatment. A Thousand Wishes is a tribute to her dear friend that is so full of life, and joy and love that inspires everyone around her.
Described as a turquoise blue crelly base with pink 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.
Price: 13.00
$1 of each polish sold will be donated to a cancer charity.
Cap: 400
Size: 11ml
Cameo Colours Lacquers-Pyramid of Silence
Inspired by Pyramid Head, of the Silent Hill franchise. Described as a dusty taupe crelly base, full of scattered holo sparkle, red and gunmetal micro flakes, dark grey flakes, small red glitter, dark grey flakes, small red glitter, and silver holo micro flakes. Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with a little bit of texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
Price: 11.50
Cap: 105
Size: 15ml
Crystal Knockout-Souls of Wind & Thunder
Inspired by The Wild Hunt. Described as a dark blue/black base with a golden glow and matte white glitters in multiple sizes. Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer but built up 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.
Price: 11.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Cupcake Polish-Be Prepared
Inspired by Scar from the Lion King; a true monster and the worst sibling ever. Described as a purple jelly nail polish filled with red/gold iridescent shimmer, red/gold iridescent flakies, and a touch of holographic micro 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.
Price: 13.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Cuticula Nail Lacquer-Neutralizer Base Coat
Described as a lilac tinted ridge filling base coat that neutralizes stains and adds a layer of opacity for sheer polishes. Shown here in 1 coat alone and under nail art. Formula was good and applied well. It's also shown below as a base under the Cuticula 'Siren's Song' polish.
Price: 9.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Cuticula Nail Lacquer-Siren's Song
Inspired by Sirens. Described as a purple/blue/green/lilac shifting shimmer base with black flakes and shiny silver metallic flakes sprinkled in. Shown here in 2 coats, over the Cuticula 'Neutralizer Base' plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
Price: 13.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
DRK Nails-I Want That Tesseract
Inspired by Marvels, Loki. Described as a holographic base mixed with lots of different flakes. Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer but built up well. Can be used as a topper. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
Price: 13.00
Cap: 400
Size: 12ml
Fair Maiden Polish-Underneath It All
Inspired by an image of a sea serpent. Described as an emerald/navy/violet shifting base packed with color shifting 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.
Price: 12.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Garden Path Lacquer-New Age Philosophy Major
Inspired by Art, from 'Monster's University'. Described as a vibrant purple micro glitter polish packed with red/orange Aurora shimmer and matching iridescent Aurora 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.
Price: 13.00
Cap: None
Size: 12ml
Glisten & Glow-Revive Your Monster
Inspired by a play on the “Monster” theme. G&G spun Revive the Monster based on the famous Monster Energy Drink series of Rehab Monster; Raspberry Tea. Described as a fuchsia jelly/crelly polish with various shapes and sizes of black, gun metal, light gray and silver holo 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.
Price: 12.50
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Glisten & Glow-Cuticle Oil and Cuticle Remover Duo
Described as a Cuticle Remover and Cuticle Oil Pen Duo.
Price: 12.00
Cap: None
Size: 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.
Scent described as Fresh Picked Apples; fresh, juicy apples picked right from the orchard.
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.
Scent described as Caramel Apple; tart, crispness of apple layered with the rich, creaminess of caramel.
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-Rainbow Cheetah Boxy Bag Keychain
The Rainbow Cheetah Boxy Bag Keychain is inspired by the vintage Lisa Frank picture every 90's kid had on a folder, notebook, and trapper keeper!
Described as a perfect little bag 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. I attach the Boxy Bags I have from HF to my keys and carry things such as my mask, my hand sanitizer, small vape, medicine, cuticle oils and little lotion containers. This is perfect for someone like me who has never really been a big bag/purse/pocket book person. It's lightweight and compact but big enough to store the basic on the go necessities.
Price: 16.00
Cap: 100
Size: 5" x 2.5" x 2"
Heart's & Promises-Vampire Blood
Inspired by Vampires. Described as a dark pink(warm) to dark red(cool) thermal polish with a sprinkle of gold flakes, rainbow iridescent flakes and gold sparks. 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.
Price: 12.50
Cap: 300
Size: 15ml
Heather's Hues-Quite Frankly
Inspired by Frankenstein. Described as a violet base with violet/pink/green/gold magnetic pigment, purple and blue metallic glitters, and a mix of multichrome flakes in blue/green/gold and lime/blue-/copper. 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.
I used the Duo Magnet Wand from Lantern & Wren. Please refer to the red text at the top of my post for info about Magnetic polishes.
Price: 13.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Indie by Patty Lopes-Curious Soul
Inspired by an image of a dragon with an otter, that says 'Two curious souls, one of water, but the color of the earth, the other of the earth, but the color of water, approach each other in an attempt to understand their respective worlds." Described as a green base with a mix of blue holo glitters and green shimmer. 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.
Price: 12.50
Cap: 250
Size: 11ml
Jen & Berries Lacquer-Djinn & Juice
Inspired by Djinn. Described as a soft, dusty blue linear holographic with gold/red/green shifting shimmers, splashed with juicy UCC flakies that shift through purple, red and copper. Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. If you have more of a free edge than I do then you may need 3 coats for full opacity. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with small amount of texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
Price: 13.00
Cap: 150
Size: 12.5ml
Jior Couture-The Tea On The Manatee
Inspired by the Manatee/mermaid. In 1492, a monstrous villain set out to sea. He found land far from where he set out to be. Far in the distance, deep in the Caribbean waters he saw what he thought were mystical creatures. Three beautiful mermaids sunning themselves on the coast. As he came onto shore, he ran to these mermaids excited after his long voyage. After inspecting these creatures he reported “ they are not half as beautiful as they are painted” It turns out, the 3 beautiful mermaids were in fact manatees. Described as a black(cool) to sea green(warm) jelly thermal with chameleon flakes that shifts blue/green/gold/turquoise. Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was a little on the sheer side but built up well. Dries with a small amount of texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
Price: 12.50
Cap: None
Size: 12ml
Kathleen & Co-Predator
Inspired by Predator. Described as a jungle green base with red/green shimmer and holo microflakes. 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.
Price: 13.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
KBShimmer-Rise Up
Inspired by the Phoenix. Described as a dusty, slate blue crelly base loaded with metallic flakes that shift from a deep, fiery red into burnt orange and burnished gold. At some angles, hints of green come into view, mimicking those flaming phoenix feathers. 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.
Price: 11.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
KBShimmer-Under The Sea Hand & Body Sugar Scrub
Inspired by Mermaids. Scent described as the perfect blend of frozen drink and tropical island where mermaids might spend their time on land. Fruity, sweet, and succulent notes of fresh-from-the-market juicy watermelon, sticky cantaloupe, and pure sugarcane; blooms of lilies and orchids; plus, salty ocean breezes and pure white sand combine beautifully to make this luscious fragrance.
Price: 10.00
Cap: None
Size: 9.5 fl oz
Lemming Lacquer-Baba Yaga
Inspired by Baba Yaga. In Slavic mythology Baba Yaga is the ancient goddess of death and regeneration. She has been depicted as an oagress who steals, cooks, and eats her victims, usually children. She is also a wise witch who can be a help or hindrance to those who encounter her. Described as a winter's night blue jelly with starry holographic flakes and black to burgundy to crimson multichrome 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.
Price: 13.00
Cap: 200
Size: 15ml
LynBdesigns-Meowgical
Inspired by the mythical and fabulous Caticorn. Described as a medium grey toned purple base with intense pink/orange/green 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.
Price: 13.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
LynBdesigns-Wax Melt
Inspired by Slenderman creepy pasta. Scent described as a Top notes of orange, nutmeg, fir needle. Middle notes of birch, clove, cinnamon, cedar wood and Bottom notes of musk, tonka bean, vanilla
Ingredients:
Soy wax, wax safe colorant, fragrance oil, glitter.
Price: 5.00
Cap: 110
Size: 2.5oz
MTK Designs-Owl Be There
Inspired by Athena & her owl; Art Deco style fan art. Described as a sheer pale aqua(warm) to bright aqua (cool/mid) to teal(coldt; below 72 degrees) tri-thermal, with serious amounts of copper shimmer and sparkle! Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. If you have more of a free edge than I do then you may need 3 coats for full opacity. Formula was good and applied well. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.
Price: 12.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Native War Paints-Unicorn Club
Inspired by Amanda's life long obsession with Unicorns. From the maker "When I was a little girl I always tried to get my cousins to join my Unicorn Club because if I loved unicorns so much, they do too, right?". Described as a cyan/blue/purple/pink shifting shimmer, aqua/purple/pink shifting iridescent flakies with scattered holographic in a sheer indigo base. Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer but built up well. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.
Price: 12.75
Cap: 200
Size: 15ml
Native War Paints-Earrings
Inspired by Amanda's life long obsession with Unicorns. From the maker "When I was a little girl I always tried to get my cousins to join my Unicorn Club because if I loved unicorns so much, they do too, right?". Described as a chevron tear drops with cyan/blue/purple/pink shifting shimmer, aqua/purple/pink shifting iridescent flakies with scattered holographic in clear resin on rainbow metal hooks.
Price: 10.00
Cap: 30
Size: 1.5 in each
Night Owl Lacquer-Sasquatch Sighting
Inspired by Sasquatch. Described as a brown linear holographic with multichrome shimmer that shifts rosy-bronze/copper/gold/green. 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.
Price: 13.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Pampered Polishes-Silenzio Bruno!
Inspired by the movie Luca. Described as a seafoam green(cool) to cerulean blue(warm) thermal loaded with platinum, holographic, and iridescent flakes. Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. If you have more of a free edge than I do then you may need 3 coats for full opacity.Formula was good and applied well. Dries with subtle texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.
Price: 13.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Paradox Polish-Make Like a Tree and Leave
Inspired by Autumn Fae. Described as a Green/yellow/orange/pink chameleon shift magnetic with scattered holo. Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Index & pinky shown not magnetized. Formula was good and applied well. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.
I used the Duo Magnet Wand from Lantern & Wren. Please refer to the red text at the top of my post for info about Magnetic polishes.
Price: 13.00
Cap: 250
Size: 15ml
Penelope Luz-Well, Well
Inspired by Maleficent. Described as a green/purple multichrome magnetic aurora duochrome polish that when you move your hands it shows 4 shades of colors at the same time. 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.
I used the Duo Magnet Wand from Lantern & Wren. Please refer to the red text at the top of my post for info about Magnetic polishes.
Price: 13.00
Cap: 700
Size: 10ml
PI Colors-Unicorn Candy.000
Inspired by artwork of a mythical white unicorn with a purple mane plus tail. Described as a white crelly with multi-shaped purple holographic glitters, iridescent blue flakies and a hint of purple/blue aurora shimmer. Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was sheer but built up pretty well.
Price: 12.00
Cap: 100
Size: 15ml
Rogue Lacquer-Sea-Horse
Inspired by the Greek mythical creature Hippocampus. Described as an ocean blue pink/orange color shifting flakes, holo flakes with turquoise metallic flakes. 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.
Price: 13.00
Cap: None
Size: 13ml
Sassy Pants Polish-Dragon's Blood
Inspired by a photos of a Dragon statue. Described as a purple/yellow multichrome with blue/purple/red chameleon flakes, blue color shifting shimmer and purple sparks. 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.
Price: 12.99
Cap: 200
Size: 15ml
Scofflaw Nail Varnish-Attack of the Dustbunnies
Inspired by Dust-bunnies. Described as a grey crelly filled with tangles of gunmetal, silver, and iridescent flakies, and flecked with various glitters of different colors and shapes. 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.
Price: 12.50
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Supernatural Lacquer-The Nightmeow Before Christmas
Inspired by the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore. Described as a black jelly base with red to gold 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.
Price: 12.00
Cap: 150
Size: 15ml
Sweet Heart Polish-Firey Gang
Inspired by the odd firey forest creatures, the Fireys, from the movie Labyrinth. Described as a super juicy red pink jelly that is full of pink/orange/gold crystal chameleon 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.
Price: 12.00
Cap: 200
Size: 15ml
Vibrant Vinyls-Double Bond Base
Inspired by Mermaids. 'We Mermaid For Each Other' captures the aroma of blue raspberry, a pop of strawberry, Georgia peach, and a hint of spun sugar. Shown here in 1 coat alone as well as under nail art.
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.
Price: 8.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Vibrant Vinyls-Hard & Fast Top
Inspired by Mermaids. 'We Mermaid For Each Other' captures the aroma of blue raspberry, a pop of strawberry, Georgia peach, and a hint of spun sugar. Shown here in 1 coat over nail art.
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.
Price: 8.00
Cap: None
Size: 15ml
Available October 1st-4th 11am est. at
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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- Open until Thursday Sept 30th until 9pm est.
- ONE winner will receive a gift card for $10 to shop at www.polishpickup.com
- Please only enter if you know PPU will ship to you.
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*This giveaway is not sponsored by Polish Pickup and was purchased with my own money.
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