15 May 2026

Nail Polish Swatch: Orly - Caught Off Gourd^ (Spice It Up Collection Winter 2023)


Colour | Mustard Yellow
Finish | Cream
Opacity | Three Coats
How Much | 18ml
Brush Type | Paddle
Collection | In The Sprit Fall / Winter 2022 Breathable
Vegan | Yes
Cruelty Free | Yes
Purchased From | Gift
Anything Else | Very thin formula, easy to flood cuticles

  

14 May 2026

Same Prompt One Decade Later Nails: Rosey Cuticle Accent

Today is the prompt 'Rosey Cuticle Accent' a decade on from the original which you can see here.


Accent Shimmer Polish | Nail Kind - Moroccan Sunrise

2016 Version;


  

12 May 2026

Nail Polish Swatch: Barry M - Blue to Lilac (UV / Solar Reactive)

This polish alongside the other UV reactive is the first release from Barry M since the buy out by Warpaint.

The colour change is definitely there for this polish although it is quite slow to react and colour change is subtle. But that may be down to me living the Northern England and it is May so not height of summer.


Colour | Blue to Lilac
Finish | Cream
Opacity | Two Coats
How Much | 10ml
Brush Type | Paddle
Vegan | Yes
Cruelty Free | Yes
Purchased From | Boots

 

[Fingers Reacted to UV, Thumb No UV Light]

  

11 May 2026

Nail Art: Life is Better with Cats


Base Thermal PolishCat Tail Bloody and Bruised (still partially transitioned)
Holographic Glitter | China Glaze Fairy Dust (thinned down 1/3)
Silver Stamping Polish | Barry M - Silver Foil Effect
Stamping Plate | MoYou - Crazy Cat Lady Collection 12

  

10 May 2026

Monthly Empties: April 2026

Used up quite a few bits this past month;

China Glaze Liquid Leather | Nice enough basic black polish, I do however prefer Barry M Black Forest and so wouldn't repurchase [swatch].
Jessica Hologram Top Coat | A scattered holographic topcoat, the formula on this was one where you had to really shake it to get the particles re-suspended in the base. I did like this, but have purchased China Glaze Fairy Dust as a replacement [swatch].

Lush Scooby Doo Bath Bomb | Turned the water a neon yellow shade and left red sediment in the bottom of the bath, the scent was very subtle too so not one I'd repurchase.
Lush Frankenstein Bath Bomb | Grapefruit and citrus, so uplifting rather than calming bath. It was okay but I'd not repurchase. 
Lush Sex Bomb Bath Bomb | Jasmine scented but not too floral, more musky. Would repurchase [review].
Lush Snow Fairy Bubble Bar | Used this over two baths, made lots of bubbles and smelled sweet. Worked well with sex bomb. Might repurchase this.

The Perfume People Sexy Bomb | Smells like Lush's Sex Bomb bath bomb, scent lingers around for a while. I'd consider repurchasing.
Yankee Candle Christmas Eve | I didn't find this candle had much, if any scent to it. Not one I'd purchase.

L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Youth Cream | This sample sank in quickly and by the next morning my skin was very soft. But it did make my skin sting so not one I would purchase.
CeraVe Moisturising Cream | Very thick, intense moisturiser which is designed for very dry skin. I like this and have repurchased it.
Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50 | I'd had this a year so was time to get rid, it works with or without make up and doesn't leave a white cast. I have since repurchased.
Erborian CC Red Correct | It has taken me a long time to use this up but I do really like it, I have a lot of redness in my face and so this really evens out my skin tone whether I wear foundation or not. I have already repurchased it.

Aldi Lacura Sweet Angel Shower Gel | Scent dupe of Lush Snow Fairy, another good basic shower gel scented of sweet pear drops. I would repurchase.
Superdrug Fruity Strawberry and Raspberry Shower Gel | Scent was what you would expect from artificial strawberry, it was okay. I would repurchase from the line just not this scent.
L'Occitane Verveine Shower Gel | Quite a light citrus scent. Nice enough but not a repurchase.

  

8 May 2026

Nail Polish Swatch: Orly - Chillax (2000's Winter 2025)^


Colour | Silver Chrome
Finish | Metallic
Opacity | Two Coats
How Much | 18ml
Brush Type | Paddle
Collection | 2000's Winter 2025
Vegan | Yes
Cruelty Free | Yes
Purchased From | Gift

  

7 May 2026

Same Prompt One Decade Later Nails: Cloud Style Nails

Today is the prompt 'Cloud Style' a decade on from the original which you can see here.


Light People Polish | OPI - Do You Lilac It?
Medium Purple Polish | Orly - Indigo Skies^
Dark Purple Polish | Barry M - Gummy Bear
Holographic Polish | China Glaze - Fairy Dust

2016 Version;


  

3 May 2026

Shopping: April 2026

Just the two polishes and a massive five litres of remover purchased this month;


China Glaze Fairy Dust // OPI Lincoln Park After Brunch


Hive Non-Acetone Remover