11 October 2026

Empties: September 2026

Only a couple of things used up this past month;


Barry M Mani Mask | This is a nude polish which I used as a base coat, I have been trying to wear one more often to avoid staining. I did like this and if it is still available I would repurchase however I have plenty base coats to get through.
Orly Cuticle Oil^ | The oil had a brush style applicator which was good for getting both cuticles and under the nail length. The scent is sweet citrus and it sinks in quickly so you can get on with your day. I did like this but I'm no longer purchasing from Orly so won't be repurchasing.


CurlSmith Hair Shine Oil | I'd used about 3/4 of this bottle before it went off. It changed from yellow to clear and smelt off. This may have been because it was particularly hot this past summer. The formula was too intense for my hair needs and I wouldn't repurchase. I did however like the dropper style applicator.
Bath and Bodyworks Sparkling Watermelon Hand Sanitiser | This was strongly scented of watermelon and it did linger for a few hours on my hands. I liked it and would repurchase.

  

Halloween Nails: Octopus


Base Polish | ILNP - Take a Bow
Red Accent Polish | Orly - Clause a Commotion^
Purple Accent Polish | Seventeen - Royal Indigo
Green Accent Polish | W7 - Fluorescent Green

  

10 October 2026

Nail Polish Swatch: Barry M - Olive Green (Autumn 2026 Gellys)

Barry M have released some new gellys since being bought out by Warpaint. The lid is now white rather than silver, and the label and polish name is now on the back rather than the side or bottom. I've posted a photo of the new label below the swatch. 


Colour | Khaki Green
Finish | Cream
Opacity | Two Coats
Brush Type | Paddle Style
How Much | 10ml
Vegan | Yes
Cruelty Free | Yes
Collection | Autumn 2026 Gellys
Purchased From | Superdrug


  

9 October 2026

Nail Polish Swatch: ILNP - Radioactive [Bar Magnet]

To me this polish is very Halloween-y.


Colour | Reddy Orange, Green Magnetic
Finish | Magnetic (Using Bar Magnet)
Opacity | Two Coats
How Much | 12ml
Brush Type | Paddle
Collection | Twisted Collection
Vegan | Yes
Cruelty Free | Yes
Purchased From | Rainbow Collection

  

8 October 2026

Same Prompt One Decade Later Nails: Stitched French

The is the prompt 'Stitched French' a decade on from the original which you can see here.


Purple Polish | Orly - Rave Wave^
Orange Polish | Orly - Night Fever^

0.2mm Black Sharpie

2016 Version;