Friday, March 25, 2022

PPU: KBShimmer Grand Finale & Sweet Sangria Scrub

Polish Pickup's theme for April is the periodic table of elements. I have two KBShimmer items to show you today, these are launching on April 1-4 for pre-order.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Grand Finale & Sweet Sangria Scrub

KBShimmer Grand Finale
No Cap
A nod to Christy's favorite purple fireworks. A red-leaning violet base is filled with sparkling holo glow flakes. A near metallic-like shimmer shines bright in hues of gold, copper, and bronze for a unique shade that mimics glittering pyrotechnics. This shimmery shade is shown in 2 coats with topcoat. Formula was good, no issues to report.

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KBShimmer Sweet Sangria Scrub
A sweet and fruity blend as refreshing as a glass of sangria loaded with seasonal produce. Sweet grape notes are brightened by a hint of tart berry. Deep wine notes amplify hints of orange, black plum, and pineapple for a combination that promotes visions of relaxing days laughing with family and friends. I love the fruity sweet combo, definitely a burst of summer in a jar!

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Sweet Sangria Scrub xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Sweet Sangria Scrub xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Sweet Sangria Scrub

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

KBShimmer: Smooth Moves

A little while back KBShimmer did a soft launch of their new Smooth Moves product. It is to be applied over textured polishes, such as glitter, before topcoat to help give the polish a glassy finish. I was sent a bottle to test out and the results are good!
I've used Smooth Moves and Clearly on Top on all my swatches for the new Lounge Collection, this being one of those polishes. :)

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer: Smooth Moves xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer: Smooth Moves

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Saturday, March 19, 2022

Daveen Lacquer: Astral

I got Astral back in November 2020, when Daveen first launched. I was excited to get to wear it finally, (full-time career, part-time student, swatcher life!) and thought I'd share some pictures! Daveen polishes are handmade in Michigan by Felecia, and are 5 free. All of their polishes do not contain: toluene, formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate, camphor, or formaldehyde resin.

I love the high contrast shimmer! It shifts from gold to green and the grapey base is so yummy. The polish seems to glow so much and is such a complex polish. I'm wearing two coats in the photos, topped with KBShimmer Clearly On Top topcoat.

xoxoJen's swatch of Daveen Lacquer: Astral xoxoJen's swatch of Daveen Lacquer: Astral xoxoJen's swatch of Daveen Lacquer: Astral xoxoJen's swatch of Daveen Lacquer: Astral

The formula was buttery and so easy to apply. I love the 15ml cube bottles, the holographic label, and the brush! I have spoken with Daveen's owner, Felecia, a few times and she is a delight to chat with!
If you haven't tried Daveen yet, you should! There is an email subscription option at the bottom of their shop page, be sure to sign up for launch announcements!

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

KBShimmer: Lounge Collection (All Reflective!)

Lounging around is something many look forward to after a long workweek. On a day off, unset alarms allow for sleeping in, waking only to get ready for a laugh-filled brunch with friends. Soft socks, a good book, and snuggles with pets are just as appealing - if not more - than a night on the town. A warm drawn bath beckons, where a flickering candle, face mask, and healing crystals help center our minds and allow us to recharge. Taking time to enjoy the freedom of lounging around has inspired this nine-piece reflective collection. Launching on March 15th at kbshimmer.com, these sparkling shades will inspire you to take time for your own versions of lounging and self-care.

Stunning in all lighting, reflective polishes bounce back light for an undeniable sparkle. These shades come alive with flash, and twinkle even without it, and catch even the lowest of light, for unique polishes that will always capture attention.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer: Lounge Collection (All Reflective!)

I Knead You Now
A mint shade that gleams with reflective glitters, setting off a striking color-shifting shimmer. In low light, shimmery tones of emerald quickly morph into violet, fuchsia and sky blue. Bright light allows a bright emerald shimmer to set off the silvery mint base.

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Lounging Around
An electric, aqua-leaning blue nail polish featuring twinkling reflective glitter. As viewing angles change, the color-shifting shimmer shows off sparkling hues of blue, indigo, and purple, while brighter light brings out emerald and turquoise hues. This shade is sure to bring joy to your manicure.

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Love You Brunches
Starts with a deep violet base amplified by silver reflective glitters. A bold shimmer shows off shades of copper and vibrant magenta, while other angles and lighting show traces of tarnished gold and bronze. This purple shade is made for brunch dates and will set off your fresh squeezed juice and flaky croissant.

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Mask Me Again
An avocado green reflective shade packed with color-shifting shimmer. A soft pink shimmer subtly shifts to hues of gold and lime against the muted green. Bold lighting brings out a fuchsia shimmer and lime tones for a fresh, spring-like shade ideal for any spa day at home.

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Novel Idea
A deep grape shade that shows off color-shifting shimmer boasting a rainbow of hues. Swimming among reflective glitters, a soft rose hue gives way to gold, then green and aqua as angles change. Bright light brings out peach and aqua hues, while the flashy silver glitter twinkles against the purple base.

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Of Quartz
A soft rose-colored reflective nail polish shade accented by a shifty shimmer. In low light, the soft rose-colored base takes on a near lavender hue, while the gold shimmer shifts to near lime hues and hints of aqua. In brighter light, near red and copper shimmer accents the blush hue of this sparkling lacquer.

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Self Reflection
A sunny metallic shade loaded with silver light-reflective glitters. A bold shimmer shines in hues of gold, copper, and lime. In lower lights, a fiery, red-leaning orange glimmers among the gold, while bright light brings out the silver color which sets off deeper red tones.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Self Reflection xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Self Reflection xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Self Reflection xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Self Reflection xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Self Reflection

There's a Nap for That
A bold magenta shade, There’s A Nap For That nail polish is loaded with a fiery shimmer that shifts from a vibrant red to a burning orange to a soft gold. In brighter light, the twinkling reflective glitters amplify the color, showing off a crimson shimmer.

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Drawn To You
A muted, grey-leaning periwinkle. Reflective glitters set off a fiery copper shimmer that shifts into tones of lemon and lime. In bright light, the shimmer shows off a bold red tone against a slate blue-leaning base while silver glitters twinkle and shine.

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All swatches are shown with two coats of polish, one coat of KBShimmer Smooth Moves and one coat of topcoat. Without topcoats the polish is slightly textured like a pixie dust type polish. No issues to report, formulas were all good. Removal is made easy by placing an acetone soaked cotton pad on the nail for 10-15 seconds.

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