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Saturday, July 30, 2022
Nevermind: Terraformer Life
A while back Nevermind made this polish for the Animal Crossign themed Polished Gamers box.
Inspired by the iconic Animal Crossing grass, Terraformer Life is a clear polish with light and dark green triangle holographic glitter. Take a look at one coat over a grassy green cream. There was also a small bag of apple glitters included which is a thoughtful touch!
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Friday, July 29, 2022
We All Glow Group Custom: Naps and Nails
The We All Glow facebook group is debuting our first group custom polish in August! And it's my first polish from our guest maker.
Inner Beauty
A glow in the dark magenta purple with a gold shimmer and flakes. Two coats with topcoat shown, formula was good. No issues to report.
Available for the month of August at the Naps and Nails website.
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Inner Beauty
A glow in the dark magenta purple with a gold shimmer and flakes. Two coats with topcoat shown, formula was good. No issues to report.
Available for the month of August at the Naps and Nails website.
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Thursday, July 28, 2022
Polish Pickup: Marine Magic (August 2022)
Available at Polish Pickup August 5-8 are some goodies from a variety of brands. I have items from KBShimmer to share with you!
Of all the things in an aquarium to watch, jellyfish are top of the list. Nearly neon when lit up in their tank, the graceful elegance of their translucent bodies propelling through the water are captivating. The red glow of the light illuminates, giving these sea creatures an otherworldly appearance, perfect for inspiring the August shade, Jelly Much?
Jelly Much? is 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. This boldly colored polish is perfect in 2 coats, but a third will deepen the color for a truer red shade.
Salt Water and Mermaids Sugar Scrub
Remember in childhood when some of us were convinced that mermaids were real? Human-like but half fish, living their best lives under the sea with crab friends looking for a prince...
Salt Water & Mermaids hand and body scrub is 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. It is deliciously clean and fruity! 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.
Restoration Drops
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 the KBShimmer 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, we suggest 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. Cleaning the necks of the polish bottles after use to allow a good seal will help prevent future evaporation.
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. Restoration Drops can be used with any regular nail polish, top or base coat.
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Of all the things in an aquarium to watch, jellyfish are top of the list. Nearly neon when lit up in their tank, the graceful elegance of their translucent bodies propelling through the water are captivating. The red glow of the light illuminates, giving these sea creatures an otherworldly appearance, perfect for inspiring the August shade, Jelly Much?
Jelly Much? is 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. This boldly colored polish is perfect in 2 coats, but a third will deepen the color for a truer red shade.
Salt Water and Mermaids Sugar Scrub
Remember in childhood when some of us were convinced that mermaids were real? Human-like but half fish, living their best lives under the sea with crab friends looking for a prince...
Salt Water & Mermaids hand and body scrub is 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. It is deliciously clean and fruity! 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.
Restoration Drops
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 the KBShimmer 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, we suggest 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. Cleaning the necks of the polish bottles after use to allow a good seal will help prevent future evaporation.
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. Restoration Drops can be used with any regular nail polish, top or base coat.
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Thursday, July 14, 2022
KBShimmer: Just Add Water
As temperatures rise, warm breezes and nearly endless days tempt us to spend more time outdoors. New suits and shades, fresh flip-flops and oversized towels are stuffed into beach bags for trips to the pool. Up north, freeways are filled with boats being towed for weekends at the lake, while some head out to water parks for the thrill of waterslides and wave pools. Grab your cutoffs, pack the cooler, and just add water for a day of summer fun!
The Just Add Water nail polish collection by KBShimmer features eight shimmery shades perfect for invoking the spirit of summer. Buildable coverage and bold hues set off an array of colorful-shifting shimmers that will transport you to warm weekends, no matter the season. The Just Add Water polishes will officially drop on 08/01/22, with exclusive early access at the Polish & Beauty Expo on 07/17/22!
Rock The Float – Floating on a tube heading down the river while surrounded by good friends is a classic summer activity. Some tie their colorful rings together to keep from separating, while others break out giant flamingos and unicorns for unique floats that grab attention. No matter your float style, time spent on the water with friends is always a great way to kick back and relax.
Rock The Float is a bright, hot pink nail polish loaded with shifting shimmer. Golden hues sparkle and show off hints of peach in the sun, while softer lighting brings out hints of tangerine, rose and fuchsia. This near metallic shimmery polish is perfect for a day filled with inflatable fun. Best in 2-3 thin coats.
Flip Out – Every summer season, a new pair of flip flops finds its way into the closet. It could be a bright pair to match a new swimsuit or just a replacement for one blown out by a pop top. Whether they’re cheap everyday neon-colored or higher-end cushiony pairs made for lots of walking, flip flops are a summer staple.
Flip Out is a bright, almost neon, coral-leaning orange crelly nail polish. Shifting shimmer adds a pop of glistening gold and peach and at some angles, while near neon pink and rose hues come out to play in others. Two to three coats add a pop of color to tips and toes for a pool-ready look perfect for the hottest of days.
Let It Slide – Up the stairs you go, winding round and round until you reach that high platform. You can see the whole amusement park from up there. Screams from roller coasters and giggles from the splash pad add a fun soundtrack to your upcoming ride. Then it’s your turn to go. Settling into your neon tube, you prepare to twist and turn down the slide rushed along by fast-paced water, all for that 60-second adrenaline rush!
Let It Slide nail polish is a nod to those thrill-seekers that line the waterslide stairs. A neon chartreuse shade, Let It Slide is a squishy, near crelly jelly polish loaded with shimmer. In the sun, a hot coppery shimmer pops against the bold yellow-green base. In the shade, the neon color pops with a lighter lemon and peach shimmer. This shade is best in 3 coats and can be worn over a tinted base or complementary cream for those who want no visible nail line.
Dive On In – Hanging out by the pool can bring a lot of fun to a hot summer’s day. Crystal blue waters mirroring the shade of cloudless skies welcome swimmers to jump in and cool off. Those feeling adventurous might head to the diving board, splash onlookers with a cannonball, or impress with a sleek dive.
Dive On In is a cool blue crelly nail polish inspired by those who brave the diving board. Bold lighting will set off shimmery hues of peach and lime against the blue background, while shades of pink, green and aqua come out to play in indirect lighting. This shimmery shade is best in 2 coats for a polish perfect for the pool.
Splash Talking – Whenever you have people and add water, there will be some fun times ahead. While splashing in the pool or playing in the lake, those sitting on the sidelines make tempting targets. Talking with fellow sunbathers about life, it’s only a matter of time before you’re splash talking as a wave of water is sent your way!
Splash Talking is a bold ultramarine blue nail polish loaded with color-shifting shimmer. In direct light, a fun aqua color shimmers against the blue base, while hints of cornflower and lavender show at some angles. In other lighting, a soft, cyan blue morphs into shades of teal and violet with a hint of pink. Best in 2-3 coats. Thumbnail swatches are one coat over black.
Melt Down – As the mercury rises and the temperatures near triple digits, we’ll do anything to stay cool. The A/C blasts and shorts and tanks become the daily uniform. Trips for frozen treats tempt, even as they melt too quickly in the summer sun. Be it a soft serve cone, an ice pop, or a slushy, those chilly treats give us a bit of relief before the temps make us melt down.
Melt Down is a vibrant fuchsia nail polish bursting with color. A color-shifting shimmer boasts aqua, mint, and violet hues, while a shocking pink reveals its bold tone at certain angles. This shimmery shade shows off its iridescence best in 2-3 coats.
My Fla-vor-ite Color - Running through the sprinkler or splashing in the pool makes a kid crave something cool and sweet. So, whenever we saw those brightly colored tubes of frozen sugar water, all you could hear were color requests! Red, blue, green, or purple; we chose our sweet treats by color, having faith that our color selection would match our desired flavor. Cherry, raspberry, lime, or grape, those colorful freezie treats quickly disappeared, leaving nothing but stained tongues and sugar-filled bellies.
My Fla-vor-ite Color is a shifty, grape-leaning purple nail polish. Hues of magenta, fuchsia, and aqua blue shimmer in low lighting, while pops of teal, green and pink come out to play in brighter light. This shifty shade is best in 2-3 coats, with the 3rd coat deepening the color for a polish that pairs well with any colorful freeze pop.
Kinda Shady – One of the most iconic summer fashion pieces are the black-framed sunglasses celebrities have worn since the ‘50s. Whether the classic version or the ones updated with blue mirrored lenses, those are the sunnies people love most to sport. Pop a pair in your beach bag or throw a set in your car, protecting your eyes has never been more fashionable.
Kinda Shady nail polish is a nod to those sunnies beloved by so many. A deep black base sets off a vibrant blue multichrome shimmer. In some lighting, the blue features hints of indigo or cobalt. At some angles, the blue almost disappears giving a deep and mysterious shade that will keep you staring at your nails. Kinda Shady builds perfectly in 2 coats for most nail lengths.
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The Just Add Water nail polish collection by KBShimmer features eight shimmery shades perfect for invoking the spirit of summer. Buildable coverage and bold hues set off an array of colorful-shifting shimmers that will transport you to warm weekends, no matter the season. The Just Add Water polishes will officially drop on 08/01/22, with exclusive early access at the Polish & Beauty Expo on 07/17/22!
Rock The Float – Floating on a tube heading down the river while surrounded by good friends is a classic summer activity. Some tie their colorful rings together to keep from separating, while others break out giant flamingos and unicorns for unique floats that grab attention. No matter your float style, time spent on the water with friends is always a great way to kick back and relax.
Rock The Float is a bright, hot pink nail polish loaded with shifting shimmer. Golden hues sparkle and show off hints of peach in the sun, while softer lighting brings out hints of tangerine, rose and fuchsia. This near metallic shimmery polish is perfect for a day filled with inflatable fun. Best in 2-3 thin coats.
Flip Out – Every summer season, a new pair of flip flops finds its way into the closet. It could be a bright pair to match a new swimsuit or just a replacement for one blown out by a pop top. Whether they’re cheap everyday neon-colored or higher-end cushiony pairs made for lots of walking, flip flops are a summer staple.
Flip Out is a bright, almost neon, coral-leaning orange crelly nail polish. Shifting shimmer adds a pop of glistening gold and peach and at some angles, while near neon pink and rose hues come out to play in others. Two to three coats add a pop of color to tips and toes for a pool-ready look perfect for the hottest of days.
Let It Slide – Up the stairs you go, winding round and round until you reach that high platform. You can see the whole amusement park from up there. Screams from roller coasters and giggles from the splash pad add a fun soundtrack to your upcoming ride. Then it’s your turn to go. Settling into your neon tube, you prepare to twist and turn down the slide rushed along by fast-paced water, all for that 60-second adrenaline rush!
Let It Slide nail polish is a nod to those thrill-seekers that line the waterslide stairs. A neon chartreuse shade, Let It Slide is a squishy, near crelly jelly polish loaded with shimmer. In the sun, a hot coppery shimmer pops against the bold yellow-green base. In the shade, the neon color pops with a lighter lemon and peach shimmer. This shade is best in 3 coats and can be worn over a tinted base or complementary cream for those who want no visible nail line.
Dive On In – Hanging out by the pool can bring a lot of fun to a hot summer’s day. Crystal blue waters mirroring the shade of cloudless skies welcome swimmers to jump in and cool off. Those feeling adventurous might head to the diving board, splash onlookers with a cannonball, or impress with a sleek dive.
Dive On In is a cool blue crelly nail polish inspired by those who brave the diving board. Bold lighting will set off shimmery hues of peach and lime against the blue background, while shades of pink, green and aqua come out to play in indirect lighting. This shimmery shade is best in 2 coats for a polish perfect for the pool.
Splash Talking – Whenever you have people and add water, there will be some fun times ahead. While splashing in the pool or playing in the lake, those sitting on the sidelines make tempting targets. Talking with fellow sunbathers about life, it’s only a matter of time before you’re splash talking as a wave of water is sent your way!
Splash Talking is a bold ultramarine blue nail polish loaded with color-shifting shimmer. In direct light, a fun aqua color shimmers against the blue base, while hints of cornflower and lavender show at some angles. In other lighting, a soft, cyan blue morphs into shades of teal and violet with a hint of pink. Best in 2-3 coats. Thumbnail swatches are one coat over black.
Melt Down – As the mercury rises and the temperatures near triple digits, we’ll do anything to stay cool. The A/C blasts and shorts and tanks become the daily uniform. Trips for frozen treats tempt, even as they melt too quickly in the summer sun. Be it a soft serve cone, an ice pop, or a slushy, those chilly treats give us a bit of relief before the temps make us melt down.
Melt Down is a vibrant fuchsia nail polish bursting with color. A color-shifting shimmer boasts aqua, mint, and violet hues, while a shocking pink reveals its bold tone at certain angles. This shimmery shade shows off its iridescence best in 2-3 coats.
My Fla-vor-ite Color - Running through the sprinkler or splashing in the pool makes a kid crave something cool and sweet. So, whenever we saw those brightly colored tubes of frozen sugar water, all you could hear were color requests! Red, blue, green, or purple; we chose our sweet treats by color, having faith that our color selection would match our desired flavor. Cherry, raspberry, lime, or grape, those colorful freezie treats quickly disappeared, leaving nothing but stained tongues and sugar-filled bellies.
My Fla-vor-ite Color is a shifty, grape-leaning purple nail polish. Hues of magenta, fuchsia, and aqua blue shimmer in low lighting, while pops of teal, green and pink come out to play in brighter light. This shifty shade is best in 2-3 coats, with the 3rd coat deepening the color for a polish that pairs well with any colorful freeze pop.
Kinda Shady – One of the most iconic summer fashion pieces are the black-framed sunglasses celebrities have worn since the ‘50s. Whether the classic version or the ones updated with blue mirrored lenses, those are the sunnies people love most to sport. Pop a pair in your beach bag or throw a set in your car, protecting your eyes has never been more fashionable.
Kinda Shady nail polish is a nod to those sunnies beloved by so many. A deep black base sets off a vibrant blue multichrome shimmer. In some lighting, the blue features hints of indigo or cobalt. At some angles, the blue almost disappears giving a deep and mysterious shade that will keep you staring at your nails. Kinda Shady builds perfectly in 2 coats for most nail lengths.
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