Topic Tuesday: What's The Biggest Factor When Buying Nail Polish?

Other than the obvious, do I like it I think about the price as I don't want to be spending more than £15 on one polish. Secondly I am trying to purchase only vegan and cruelty free polishes this year.

  

Nail Art - Gradient Mermaid

Blue Polish | Barry M - Blue Margarita

Pink Polish | Barry M - Watermelon Juice

Glitter Polish | ELF - Fairy Dust

Stamping Polish | Beauty Big Bang 02

Stamping Plate | MoYou - 128

  

Nail Polish Swatch: A England - To The Lighthouse (Moments with Virginia Collection)

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Colour | Violet

Finish | Holographic

Opacity | One Coat

Brush Type | Flat, Wide, Rounded Cuticle

How Much | 11ml

Collection | Moments with Virginia

Purchased From | Nail Polish Direct

Vegan

Cruelty Free

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Nail Polish Swatch: Barry M - Berry Ice Cream

I originally had this polish in 2011 and my swatch of it was terrible. I finished that bottle in 2013 but recently was gifted another, so thought I should do a better swatch to link back to.

Colour | Lavender

Finish | Cream

Opacity | Two Coats

Brush Type | Flat, Wide, Rounded Cuticle

How Much | 10ml

Vegan | Yes

  

Nail Art: Pastel Paisley Print

Base Polish | Barry M - Berry Ice Cream

Shimmer Polish | Polish Me Silly - Candy Glow

Stamping Polish | MoYou - Special Nail Polish - White

Stamping Plate | Born Pretty 10

  

Topic Tuesday: Favourite Nail Art Technique

I would like to be good at freehand nail art but would need a lot more practice! So my favourite technique would be stamping because it can look good on both hands.