Nail Polish Swatch: Essence - Hex Hex! [Magnetic]

Colour | Silver

Opacity | Two Coats

Finish | Metallic, Magnetic

Brush Type | Flat and Wide

How Much | 8ml

  

Review: Baroness X - Vegan Matte Cuticle Balm - Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

I've tried many cuticle moisturising products over the years but not one that claims to be matte. This particular one has been known to be called 'swatchers balm'. While I do swatch nail polish I actually wear it for a few days rather than swatch - photo - remove - repeat.

Claims to be:

- Cruelty free

- Free of common allergens

- Vegan, no beeswax

- 85% organic

I had been applying it with my finger as the heat from my finger melted the balm enough to use however because I have longer nails it will become harder to apply like that and so I will be using a small brush.

This particular scent is Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls described as "soft salted caramel cinnamon rolls with chopped toasted pecans". I found it smells very sweet, with a slight nut scent. The scent reminded me of the smell you get hit with when you walk in to a candle shop, particularly that of Collectables.

The balm is less oily looking than a normal cuticle oil, the scent lasts for a couple of hours on me even with hand washing and sanitising. It sinks in quickly which means you remove the white cast left by remover and so you can photograph the polish. Overall I like the product, and will continue to use on a day to day basis. For an overnight product I will continue using a traditional cuticle oil for intensive moisturising.

  

Topic Tuesday: Brands You Want to Try in 2021

Not sure of any new brands particularly, would like to purchase more from Danglefoot, ILNP and Fancy Gloss I think. 

  

Nails: Rock On!

Holo Polish | Born Pretty Store - Fantasy

Nude Polish | Leighton Denny - Leading Lady

Detail Polish | OPI - My Italian is a Little Rusty

Stamping Polish | Beauty Big Bang 002

Stamping Plate | Nicole Diary 204

  

Nail Polish Swatch: OPI - Turn On The Northern Lights (Iceland 2017 Collection)

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Colour | Dark Purple
Finish | Fuchsia Shimmer
Opacity | Two Coats Shown - could have done with a third
Brush Type | Flat and Wide
How Much | 15ml
Collection | Iceland 2017

This is similar to China Glaze Sleeping Under The Stars, however that is slightly lighter and leans more blue than purple.

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Topic Tuesday: Polish Goals for 2021

In 2021 I'd like to make a larger custom polish shelving unit as well as making sure I only purchase vegan and cruelty free polishes. I know I can do it for my own purchases, as far as gifts go I can ask for them to be that way but it's harder to make sure gifts meet certain criteria.

2020 Goals (here)

- Use 12 polishes - used 20 up
- Use nail foils - tried a couple of times
- DIY Cuticle oil - did this, seems to be working well
- Low buy - 42 added to collection so room for improvement!