I just posted the ILNP Summer “Shimmer” Collection 2016 earlier today. Now here is the gorgeous sister collection, Summer Collection. A fabulous ensemble of finishes and shades. None will disappoint! They are available to order now for $10 ea or $60 for a set. Let’s take a look!
ILNP Summer Collection 2016 lineup! From left: Private Cabana, Peachy Queen, Storytelling, That Other Girl, Manor House and Interstellar. All available to order now at $10 ea or $60 for the set.
Let’s see swatches, because really. That’s why you’re here!
Hey, I’ve always wanted my own Private Cabana on vacation! Well, this will do for sure. ILNP describes it as, “Private Cabana is a beautifully refreshing aqua-blue Ultra Metallic polish that’s perfect for a day out in the sun! Stuffed with the perfect ratio of silver flakes, green shimmers, and gold micro-flakes, Private Cabana is nothing short of spectacular. To top it all off, we’ve dusted this shade with just the right amount of micro-holographic flakes for a magical holographic sparkle that looks like it’s dancing on water! The perfect getaway! Private Cabana is part of ILNP’s Ultra Metallics™ class of incredibly vivid metallic finish nail polishes; specifically formulated with various ultra-thin metallic flakes for a blinding sparkle with an undeniably rich finish and super-easy removal!”Peachy Queen in 3 coats. One juicy of a peach, this polish is shimmery and gorgeous in the sun. ILNP describes it as, “Yummo! Peachy Queen is a delightfully sheer polish with a soft peach hue, stuffed with an array of holographic pigments for a stunning holographic sparkle! Peachy Queen is also perfectly accented with just the right amount micro gold flakes for a luxurious twist that really sets this shade apart from the rest! A wonderful accent for a day in the sun! Easily built up or sandwiched, the sheer formula of our jellies make way for our scattered holographic micro-flakes to work their magic all the way through each layer right down to your nails! The end result is a super crisp and sparkly finish with unmistakable depth. Fully opaque in 3 to 4 coats!”Storytelling. Ever sit by a summer bonfire and stare at the stars while telling stories? That’s what this is in a bottle. ILNP describes it as, “Like a great book, prepare to get lost in the beauty of this polish! Storytelling is a sultry dark purple polish thoroughly laced with red shimmers, a kiss of gold flakes, and an incredible array of holographic magic for a beautiful scattered sparkle. Precisely formulated for maximum depth, each successive coat of Storytelling will help build a character that looks lusciously stunning in all types of lighting! Fully opaque in 2-3 coats!”No need to be jealous when you’re wearing this one! That Other Girl. ILNP describes it as, “JAW. DROPPINGLY. GORGEOUS. That Other Girl is a super beautiful and blindingly holographic stunner like nothing you’ve ever seen! The rosy-pink base of That Other Girl is the perfect foundation for the marriage of oversized ultra holographic micro-flakes and ultra reflective gold flakes that take this beauty to the next level! If you’re looking for serious in-your-face sparkle, do not pass this up! That Other Girl is part of ILNP’s new “Ultra Holo” class of super intense holographic nail polishes; specifically formulated for maximum, in-your-face holographic sparkle! Fully opaque in 2 to 3 coats!”Manor House is a gorgeous nude with holo shimmer. Here she is with 3 coats. ILNP describes it as, “Manor House is a classy taupe jelly perfect for just about any occasion! The sheer formula of Manor House allows this shade to be built up to relatively full opacity while radiating an incredible amount of depth and clarity for the assortment holographic particles to shine through! The perfect neutral, Manor House plays well in the office and really shows herself off the moment you step outside! If you’re a fan of Sandy Baby, you’ll love Manor House! Easily built up or sandwiched, the sheer formula of our jellies make way for our scattered holographic micro-flakes to work their magic all the way through each layer right down to your nails! The end result is a super crisp and sparkly finish with unmistakable depth. Fully opaque in 3 to 4 coats!”Interstellar in 3 coats. This is YOUR outerspace, galaxy inducing night sky shade and finish! ILNP describes it as, “Don’t pass this one up! Interstellar is a truly magical polish that leans towards a rich navy with occasional hints of teal. At certain angles you may also notice beautiful hues of purple running along the curves of your nail depending on the lighting you’re under. This gorgeous nail polish has been precisely accented with a variety of green color shifting shimmers as well as an assortment of holographic pigments ranging in size for a phenomenally sparkly finish! Fully opaque in 2-3 coats!”
CONCLUSION: I LOVED each one of this collection, all amazing formulas and all super shiny. My fave? How does “yeah, you’ll have these when you pull them from my cold, dead fingers!” LOL
What is your vegan/cruelty free policy? ILNP absolutely does not test our products on animals nor do we purchase materials from suppliers that do. We make a conscious effort to avoid purchasing animal/insect derived materials like carmine and guanine/pearl, etc. as there are plenty of synthetic alternatives that perform the same or even better.
Are your nail polishes 3-Free? Yes! All ILNP nail polishes are 3 free! They DO NOT contain Toluene, Formaldehyde, or Dibutyl Phthalate.
What does 3-Free mean? 3-Free means that our nail polishes do not contain Toluene, Formaldehyde, or Dibutyl Phthalate. These 3 ingredients were previously used in most nail polish formulations until recent studies found them to be potentially harmful or irritable to humans. While these chemicals aren’t illegal to use in nail polish (although California law requires special labeling if used), most large brands have already moved to 3-Free formulas at the urge of educated consumers as well as organizations that campaign for safe cosmetics.”
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*These products were sent to me for my honest review at no cost. I was not financially compensated in any way and all opinions are my own. All photography in this post is by me and cannot be used unless expressly requested from either myself or ILNP.
What’s shimmery, glossy and pretty all over? ILNP Summer Shimmers of course! Today I get to share with you one of two new Summer collections from ILNP for 2016. In this post we will be taking a look at the Shimmer collection. Six brand new shades that are sure to take your breath away. All these are glossy as heck as well. I will also be sharing the other Summer collection so stay tuned. For now, lets look at these six. They are available now and sell for $10 ea or $60 for the set.
Introducing the ILNP Summer Shimmers collection, now available individually for $10ea or set $60! From Left to right: Lilac Bridges, Valentina, Wallflower, Pucker Up, The Boulevard and Ruby Sky.
Lilac Bridges in 3 coats, a lovely lilac kissed with gold! ILNP describes it as, “What we have here is an incredibly delicate lilac shade kissed with an assortment of gold shimmers for a heavenly finish. Look closely in the right lighting and you’ll catch gorgeously subtle hues of red travelling up the curves of your nails. If you’re into delicate shades, Lilac Bridges is an absolute must! The semi-translucent, jelly-leaning formula of our shimmer polishes allows for maximum balance, depth, and effect payoff. Great on their own or paired with your favorite base colors, the versatility of our shimmers is sure to keep you busy discovering new and beautiful finishes! Fully opaque in 3 to 4 coats.”Here is lovely Valentina in 3 coats, she’s sheer but a perfect formula and so buildable alone or over your fave base color. ILNP describes it as “Valentina is a uniquely delicate shimmer with a lovely twist! This ultra sheer beauty radiates stunning red to gold traveling shimmers from a deliciously milky-teal base and showcases herself magnificently under all types of lighting conditions! While Valentina is gorgeous on its own it’s also absolutely amazing over your favorite base colors! The semi-translucent, jelly-leaning formula of our shimmer polishes allows for maximum balance, depth, and effect payoff. Great on their own or paired with your favorite base colors, the versatility of our shimmers is sure to keep you busy discovering new and beautiful finishes! Please keep in mind that due to the intentional sheerness of this formula, even after 3 to 4 coats there will still be a visible nail line.”This is 3 coats of Wallflower. It had me at Periwinkle! ILNP describes it as “Wallflower is an amazing periwinkle-purple shimmer polish that’s just so right! The teal shimmers in Wallflower really bring out the blue hue of this shade in direct light but look close and you’ll also notice the curves of your nails still show off the wonderful purple hue! Delicate but complex, Wallflower is perfect for anyone looking for something soft and unique! The semi-translucent, jelly-leaning formula of our shimmer polishes allows for maximum balance, depth, and effect payoff. Great on their own or paired with your favorite base colors, the versatility of our shimmers is sure to keep you busy discovering new and beautiful finishes! Fully opaque in 3 to 4 coats.”Pucker Up is one of my favorites! Here she is in 2 coats. ILNP describes it as, “Pucker Up is a vibrantly pink shimmer polish that’s super fun and just perfect for a sunny day! With help from a subtle accent of blue and violet shimmers, Pucker Up gives off beautiful purple leaning hues at certain angles. The overall finish of Pucker Up is so very crisp and ultra-saturated that you’ll want to eat it up! The semi-translucent, jelly-leaning formula of our shimmer polishes allows for maximum balance, depth, and effect payoff. Great on their own or paired with your favorite base colors, the versatility of our shimmers is sure to keep you busy discovering new and beautiful finishes! Fully opaque in 2-3 coats.”The Boulevard, here in 3 coats, is one of those 4-season shades. ILNP describes it as, “Time to walk that walk! The Boulevard is a blue-leaning slate grey polish accented with the perfect combination of yellow gold and copper shimmers that come out to play in all types of lighting conditions! If you’re after a dark and sleek finish, go for a stroll on The Boulevard. We promise it will not let you down! The semi-translucent, jelly-leaning formula of our shimmer polishes allows for maximum balance, depth, and effect payoff. Great on their own or paired with your favorite base colors, the versatility of our shimmers is sure to keep you busy discovering new and beautiful finishes! Fully opaque in 2 to 3 coats.”Ruby Sky is fully opaque in 3-4 coats, I chose to do it in 2 coats and I love how squishy it is! ILNP describes it as, “Ruby Sky is a seriously rich blue polish with delicious purple undertones. This stunner makes excellent use of high quality red and pink shimmers that effortlessly stand out in all types of lighting! Ruby Sky was specifically formulated to provide a wonderful base to shimmer contrast and noticeably buildable depth with each successive coat! The semi-translucent, jelly-leaning formula of our shimmer polishes allows for maximum balance, depth, and effect payoff. Great on their own or paired with your favorite base colors, the versatility of our shimmers is sure to keep you busy discovering new and beautiful finishes! Fully opaque in 3-4 coats.”
CONCLUSION: Although these are fairly sheer and jelly-like for the most part, I found each one of these formulas super easy to apply and extremely glossy. Yet they didn’t take a long time to dry like some of the more jelly-like polishes on the market.
What is your vegan/cruelty free policy? ILNP absolutely does not test our products on animals nor do we purchase materials from suppliers that do. We make a conscious effort to avoid purchasing animal/insect derived materials like carmine and guanine/pearl, etc. as there are plenty of synthetic alternatives that perform the same or even better.
Are your nail polishes 3-Free? Yes! All ILNP nail polishes are 3 free! They DO NOT contain Toluene, Formaldehyde, or Dibutyl Phthalate.
What does 3-Free mean? 3-Free means that our nail polishes do not contain Toluene, Formaldehyde, or Dibutyl Phthalate. These 3 ingredients were previously used in most nail polish formulations until recent studies found them to be potentially harmful or irritable to humans. While these chemicals aren’t illegal to use in nail polish (although California law requires special labeling if used), most large brands have already moved to 3-Free formulas at the urge of educated consumers as well as organizations that campaign for safe cosmetics.”
Remember, GET FREE SHIPPING
For all USA orders over $50! For all Canada orders over $100! For all International orders over $200!
AND! EARN REWARDS POINTS
Every order you make at ILNP.com will earn you rewards points that you can use towards future purchases!
*These products were sent to me for my honest review at no cost. I was not financially compensated in any way and all opinions are my own. All photography in this post is by me and cannot be used unless expressly requested from either myself or ILNP.
Right up my alley, or maybe I should say beach path. I love the beach, the sand, the glorious shades of water and the wild life on top and below. Today I get to share with you a perfect pair of polishes from Deborah Lippmann, Life’s a Beach. And that packaging! Can you just?! Call me cray, but I’m keeping these cuties inside the package when I’m not painting with them. Brilliant DL!
Brave the waves with The Tide Is High, an aquatic blue crème and Break 4 Love, a bubblegum pink crème. I lean more toward Break 4 Love as a coral creme. $17/set. 2 bottles at 8mL each
I found both polishes apply great, on the thick side due to their high pigmentation. Both cremes are glossy as heck. For this mani I chose to do a “coral in the water” look. 😉
Break 4 Love is a soft coral pink creme (2-coater) very pigmented and glossy. The Tide is High is an aquatic blue creme. I was immediately inspired to beach up my look with some coral art over this sea-worthy blue. What a perfectly sundrenched pair!
I also received for review three nail treatments. I love that Hard Rock is ready to rock as a base and top coat. And it’s nail strengthening. Something we all need when spending so much time in the sun and water.
• Hard Rock base and top coat nail strengthening nail treatment. A rock solid choice to strengthen and protect, this protein-rich treatment encourages healthy nail growth. It’s especially beneficial for weak nails or post gel and artificial nail removal. Apply a thin layer over bare nails, or use as a base or top coat. For best results of nail strengthening, apply a thin layer the next day and every day until you change your nail polish. .5 Fl. Oz. 15 mL • Addicted to Speed top coat super quick-drying. You’re out the door—in a flash. This high-shine top coat dries fast so you can go about your business without a smear, smudge or scratch. Apply a thin layer over nail color. .5 Fl. Oz. 15 mL • Turn Back Time anti-aging base coat. Just like skin, our nails age. This innovative treatment puts the process in reverse. Light diffusing micronized diamond core powder reduces the appearance of yellowing and staining to restore a youthful luster. Use as a base coat before color, or wear alone for a brilliant bare finish. .5 Fl. Oz. 15 mL All three are $20ea.
Addicted to Speed Quick Drying Top Coat is amazing! I mean rock hard in two minutes.
Turn Back Time, a super base coat and I’ll report back later if I see anti-aging results. I’m sure it is with all those healthy ingredients!
Conclusion: All products are amazing as expected. Love the Life’s a Beach shades and Addicted to Speed is FAST!
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Hello SUMMER! I’ll get right to the point. If you love summertime, the sun, the sea, the fun. Go no further than the SquareHue Adventure Collection for June, Sail Windward Islands. Amazing shades of citrus for your fingers and toes.
Slap on your deck shoes because SquareHue is taking you for a cruise to the Caribbean. The June collection, Sail Windward Islands includes, from left, green shimmer of Martinique; orange shimmer of St. Vincent; and yellow high gloss creme of St. Lucia.St. Vincent is a tangerine orange with golden shimmer. This one is breathtaking. Easy to apply. Nail charms by Glitter Lambs on Etsy.St. Lucia is a banana peel yellow. Vibrant and pigmented. A bit on the jelly side. This took 2 coats. Nail art pieces by Glitter Lambs on Etsy!Martinique is a glorious key lime green with hints of golden shimmer. Absolutely love this. 3 smooth and easy coats. Nail charms by Glitter Lambs on Etsy!
Conclusion. I love citrus, and especially love citrusy polishes like this. I would recommend using a good base coat in case of pigment bleed. The yellow is especially pigmented. Love the application and colors! A special thank you to Jamie from Glitter Lambs. Her charms and nail jewelry is the bomb!
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You know I’m a summer girl. From head to toe, I gotta have my flip flops, shorts, hair in a pony and summertime mani and pedi. What a cute way to adorn your summer mani than with nail charms from Glitter Lambs! These are for sale now, get ’em while they’re hot at only $1.25 ea!
A whole collection of super cute summertime nail decor. There are a few more not shown here so check them out on Glitter Lambs Etsy page!
Here are just a few to start with. I was doing some swatching of the new Adventure Collection box of polishes from SquareHue, Sail Windward Islands. Three juicy citrus shades, and perfect for the first 6 charms I have to share.
Mmm, can’t resist a bright yellow banana and sunflower charm on this gorgeous green polish. SquareHue’s Martinique is a glorious key lime green with hints of golden shimmer.A surf board and a beach umbrella. Surf’s up! SquareHue’s St. Lucia is a banana peel yellow.Love these fun summer charms. And you know what? My bike looks exactly like this one…well, it’s bigger. 😉 SquareHue’s St. Vincent is a tangerine orange with golden shimmer.
So there are the first of several. I can’t wait to show you the rest. In the meantime, grab some of your own!
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As much as I love the earthy, jewel-toned warmth of Fall and Winter polishes, there is just something about Spring and Summer shades and textures that bring out the kid in me. Zoya never disappoints me on that note and today I finally have the new Summer collections to show you…Seashells and Sunsets! Lots of photos coming.
Seashells, and YAY! PixieDusts are back, color me Happy!
Zoya’s new summer collections, Seashells and Sunsets are here and available now at Zoya.com @zoyanailpolish Here is Seashells, yes, amazing Pixie Dusts! #zoyanailpolish #zoyaseashells #everydayzoya #zoyasunsets
Sunsets are gorgeous 2-coat cremes. Get inspired to kick off your shoes with these six sunset worthy shades.
Zoya’s new summer collections, Seashells and Sunsets are here and available now at Zoya.com @zoyanailpolish Here is Sunsets, beautiful shiny cremes. #zoyanailpolish #zoyaseashells #everydayzoya #zoyasunsets
And summertime fashion wouldn’t be complete without new lippies. Two new Zoya lipsticks, Mellie and Candy. I love how Zoya included color accurate swatches on top of the box.
Lovely new lipsticks by Zoya, just in time for summer! Mellie and Candy 😎 Both are available now. @zoyanailpolish #everydayzoya #zoyalipstick #zoyalipstickMellie #ZoyalipstickCandy
Let’s start with these exciting new PixieDusts, Seashells. First up, Levi.
A new golden PixieDust called Levi from the Seashells collection! @zoyanailpolish #everydayzoya #zoyanailpolish #zoyapixieduat #zoyaSeashells #zoyaPixieDustLevi
Linds, such a patriotic red!
Linds is a cherry red PixieDust from the new Zoya collection, Seashells! @zoyanailpolish #everydayzoya #zoyanailpolish #zoyaPixieDust #zoyaSeashellsLinds #ZoyapixiedustSeashells
Zooey, the softer side of summer!
Like a blushing starfish, Zooey is a pretty pink PixieDust from the new Zoya collection, Seashells. @zoyanailpolish #everydayzoya #zoyanailpolish #zoyapixiedust #zoyaSeashells #zoyapixiedustZooey
Grassy green and fresh as a daisy, Cece.
Ness is a mystical green PixieDust from Zoya’s new summer collection, Seashells! #zoyapixiedust @zoyanailpolish #zoyapixiedustNess #zoyaSeashells #everydayzoya
Bay is that mermaid blue, Caribbean water shade we all love.
Beautiful Bay! A shimmery blue Pixie Dust from the new Zoya Seashells collection. #ZoyaSeashells #zoyapixiedustBay #zoyapixiedust #everydayzoya @zoyanailpolish
And the final Pixie, Tilly. One of my faves of the bunch!
Isn’t Tilly, one of the new Zoya PixieDusts from the Seashells collection, too pretty?! @zoyanailpolish #everydayzoya #zoyapixiedust #ZoyaSeashells #zoyapixiedustTilly
Now for these amazing cremes for Summer 2016, Sunsets. First up, Dixie, another gorgeous patriotic red.
And now from the new Zoya collection, Sunsets, juicy watermelon red, Dixie! @zoyanailpolish #everydayzoya #zoyaSunsets #zoyanailpolish #ZoyaDixie Ring is from http://www.theicedsugarcookie.com !
Juicy Cam!
Another delicious creme from the new Zoya Sunsets Collection, here is a tangerine orange, Cam! @zoyanailpolish #everydayzoya #zoyanailpolish #ZoyaCam #zoyaSunsets The ring is from http://www.theicedsugarcookie.com !
Like a brilliant flower from the Tropics, Brynn.
From Zoya Sunsets collection, 1 of 6 cremes, a Popsicle pink named Brynn! Isn’t she gorgeous?! Note: ring is from @theicedsugarcookie 😎 @zoyanailpolish #zoyaSunsets #ZoyaBrynn #zoyanailpolish #zoyanailpolish The ring is from http://www.theicedsugarcookie.com !
Liv = Orchids!
From Sunsets by Zoya, here is Liv! @zoyanailpolish #zoyanailpolish #ZoyaLiv #everydayzoya #zoyaSunsets Ring is from http://www.theicedsugarcookie.com
Dory, she’s nearly neon!
What a gorgeous blue creme from new Zoya collection, Sunsets, here is Dory! @zoyanailpolish #everydayzoya #zoyanailpolish #zoyaSunsets #zoyaDory Ring is from http://www.theicedsugarcookie.com
And Ness. I doubt “Nessy” is this beautiful 😉
Zoya Ness from the new Sunsets collection! A cool sea glass green creme. @zoyanailpolish #everydayzoya #zoyaSunsets #zoyanailpolish #zoyaNessA sunset mani using all 6 cremes from the new Zoya Sunsets collection. @zoyanailpolish #everydayzoya #zoyanailpolish #zoyaSunsets
And last but not least, two beautiful new lippies, Mellie and Candy. Our lovely model is Paula, and her images by the talented Nathan Duncan. Find some of his work on Instagram @nathanduncanphoto.
Lovely new lipsticks by Zoya, just in time for summer! Mellie and Candy 😎 Both are available now. @zoyanailpolish #everydayzoya #zoyalipstick #zoyalipstickMellie #ZoyalipstickCandyHere are the two newest Zoya lipsticks, just in time to go with the new summer collection, Sunsets and Seashells. Candy swatch on the left, Candy on the right.Here is Paula wearing Mellie, a brand new lipstick shade by Zoya.Although it is described as matte, these new lipsticks do have a dewy look. Here Paula is wearing Candy.
CONCLUSION: Absolutely loved each one of these. The lipsticks are vibrant and long wearing. The polishes, all 2-coaters, all scream summertime!
Sunsets
Ness can be best described as a softened jade green with a hint of blue to make it wearable for all skin tones. Reminiscent of sea glass found on your favorite beaches!
Color Family – Green, Finish – Cream, Intensity – 4 ( 1 = Sheer – 5 = Opaque ), Tone – Cool
Dory can be best described as a vibrant cornflower blue with a densely saturated, buttery smooth application. Get ready to rock the waves!
Color Family – Blue, Finish – Cream, Intensity – 4 ( 1 = Sheer – 5 = Opaque ), Tone – Cool
Liv can be best described as a fun-filled purple that is seriously saturated and makes a statement! Great on any skin tone, with or without a tan.
Color Family – Purple, Finish – Cream, Intensity – 4 ( 1 = Sheer – 5 = Opaque ), Tone – Cool
Brynn can be best described as a popsicle pink with a densely saturated, buttery smooth application. The epitome of happy carefree color!
Color Family – Pink, Finish – Cream, Intensity – 4 ( 1 = Sheer – 5 = Opaque ), Tone – Cool
Dixie can be best described as a juicy watermelon red with a densely saturated, buttery smooth application. A cool treat for hot summer days!
Color Family – Red, Finish – Cream, Intensity – 4 ( 1 = Sheer – 5 = Opaque ), Tone – Cool
Cam can be best described as a deep, fully saturated orange with a densely saturated, buttery smooth application. Rich and juicy like a ripe tangerine!
Color Family – Orange, Finish – Cream, Intensity – 4 ( 1 = Sheer – 5 = Opaque ), Tone – Warm
Seashells
Cece can be best described as a full impact green, textured PixieDust with a thin vein of gold creating a fizzy lemon-lime effect.
Color Family – Green, Finish – PixieDust, Intensity – 4 ( 1 = Sheer – 5 = Opaque ), Tone – Cool
Bay can be best described as a sky blue, textured PixieDust with fine silver and gold glitter creating a dreamy effect.
Color Family – Blue, Finish – PixieDust, Intensity – 4 ( 1 = Sheer – 5 = Opaque ), Tone – Cool
Tilly can be best described as a starry grey, textured PixieDust with a small holographic glitter interwoven with a darker gunmetal. Perfect for hot nights out on the town!
Color Family – Silver, Finish – PixieDust, Intensity – 4 ( 1 = Sheer – 5 = Opaque ), Tone – Cool
Zooey can be best described as a classic pink, textured PixieDust laced with a fine thread of gold and medium sized holographic hexes for an added layer of dimension.
Color Family – Pink, Finish – PixieDust, Intensity – 4 ( 1 = Sheer – 5 = Opaque ), Tone – Cool
Linds can be best described as a cherry red, textured PixieDust with red and fuchsia glitter to mimic the look of maraschino cherries dipped in sugar!
Color Family – Pink, Red, Finish – PixieDust, Intensity – 4 ( 1 = Sheer – 5 = Opaque ), Tone – Cool
Levi can be best described as a beige gold, textured PixieDust with medium holographic hex glitter. This shade was designed to update a classic neutral pixie with a little more glam!
Color Family – Gold, Finish – PixieDust, Intensity – 4 ( 1 = Sheer – 5 = Opaque ), Tone – Warm
ZOYA IS THE HEALTHY COLOR OF FASHION! (US) Available in top salons, spas and on zoya.com. The polishes retail for $10ea or $60 for each whole set. Lipsticks are $12 each.
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* These polishes were sent to me at no cost for review purposes. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated.
Zoya introduces two new stunning summer lacquer collections for 2016. They look fun and fabulous and I can’t wait to share them with you. For now here are some teasers for Seashells (Pixie Dusts, YESSSS!) and Sunsets (delicious cremes).
The Summer 2016 Seashells Full Collection Set by Zoya contains 1 of the following full-sized (0.5oz) bottles: · Levi – ZP841: Beige gold textured PixieDust with medium holographic hexes. Designed to update a classic neutral pixie with a little more glam. · Linds – ZP842: Cherry red textured PixieDust with red and fuchsia glitter to mimic the look of maraschino cherries dipped in sugar. · Zooey – ZP843: Classic pink textured PixieDust laced with a fine thread of gold and medium-sized holographic hexes for an added layer of dimension. · Cece – ZP844: Full impact green, textured PixieDust with a thin vein of gold creating a fizzy lemon-lime effect. · Bay – ZP845: Sky blue textured PixieDust with fine silver and gold glitter creating a dreamy effect. Reminiscent of cloud gazing on warm summer days! · Tilly – ZP846: Starry grey textured PixieDust with a small holographic glitter interwoven with a darker gunmetal. Perfect for hot nights out on the town!
SUNSETS: NEW Captured from the sky… Six stunning Zoya Nail Polish* one-coat creams. · Cam – ZP847: Deep, fully saturated orange with a densely saturated, buttery smooth application. Rich and juicy like a ripe tangerine! · Dixie – ZP848: Juicy watermelon red with a densely saturated, buttery smooth application. A cool treat for hot summer days! · Brynn – ZP849: Popsicle pink with a densely saturated, buttery smooth application. The epitome of happy carefree color! · Liv – ZP850: Fun-filled purple that is seriously saturated and makes a statement! Great on any skin tone, with or without a tan. · Dory – ZP851: Vibrant cornflower blue with a densely saturated, buttery smooth application. Get ready to rock the waves! · Ness – ZP852: Softened jade green with a hint of blue to make it wearable for all skin tones. Reminiscent of sea glass found on your favorite beaches!
How about some minis sampler sets? I love this idea! Plus a couple stunning lippies.
The Sunsets Summer 4pc Fun Size Sampler is the perfect for Summer gift giving or to try our favorite assortment of the Sunset creams at a special price. This set includes one of each of the following: 1 – Fun Size (0.25oz) Dory 1 – Fun Size (0.25oz) Dixie 1 – Fun Size (0.25oz) Brynn 1 – Fun Size (0.25oz) Liv The Sunsets Summer Quad by ZOYA is the perfect for Summer gift giving. This set includes one of each of the following: 1 – Zoya Lipstick in Candy 1 – Mini (0.25oz) Dixie 1 – Mini (0.25oz) Brynn 1 – Mini (0.25oz) Liv
The Seashells Summer 4pc PixieDust Fun Size Sampler is perfect for Summer gift giving or to try our favorite assortment of the Seashells Textured PixiDust shades in Fun Size (0.25oz Bottles). This set includes one of each of the following: 1 – Fun Size (0.25oz) Bay 1 – Fun Size (0.25oz) Levi 1 – Fun Size (0.25oz) Linds 1 – Fun Size (0.25oz) Tilly The Seashells Summer Quad by ZOYA is the perfect for Summer gift giving. This set includes one of each of the following: 1 – Zoya Lipstick in Mellie 1 – Mini (0.25oz) Levi 1 – Mini (0.25oz) Linds 1 – Mini (0.25oz) Tilly
CONCLUSION: Well, summer is nearly here and I was hoping Zoya would have some bold and super summery shades and they didn’t disappoint. I will have swatches for you hopefully soon. When my media samplers arrived I will get right to them! Also, I am thrilled beyond description that Zoya has come back with all new PixieDust shades. Word going around way back when that everyone was sad that no new PD textures would hit the racks. But yay! They are back!
I was so excited to be able to test the new Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Colors, in the Happy Days Collection for summer 2016. The New Healthy Alternative to Gel Polish. There are four shades for your reminiscing pleasure. I want to start with a disclaimer, not a bad one. But I didn’t get the Gel Lab Pro Base and Top coats with this set. I’ll explain shortly. I think I would have had different results, but for the sake of these gorgeous colors, let’s get to it!
For best results use Gel Lab Pro base and top coat. Bottles are full size, .5 Fl. Oz. 15 mL with new contour brush, 45% more bristles for a streak-free finish. Rounded tip follows nail shape for precise application.
I want to start off saying the new brushes are phenomenal. I’d like to see DL polishes all feature these dense, contoured brushes in fact! They make application a breeze. Ok, on with the show.
Combining the technology of Gel Lab Pro with nail color, this dual-patented formula with 10 active ingredients helps deliver Health, Wear & Shine. From top and clockwise: Happy Days, Splish Splash, Beauty School Dropout and My Boyfriend’s Back.
Let’s start with Beauty School Dropout. Such a pleasing pink. You’ll be blowing bubbles in no time with this quick drying highly pigmented formula. All four of these by the way are so pigmented they almost seem chalky in application. Which again, is why I would recommend using the base and top coat.
Beauty School Dropout is a bubblegum pink creme. It’s glossy and very opaque. I used 2 coats but with the Gel Lab Pro base coat you might get away with 1 coat.
Splish Splash is a green leaning aqua. One of my fave summer colors.
Splish Splash was my favorite of this Happy Days Collection. I love aqua green cremes. 2 coats here.
Everyone loves a happy coral! Happy Days.
Happy Days is a coral creme, a pinky coral that appears to have a tiny bit of shimmer, but that doesn’t show on the nail. 2-3 coats with the GLP base coat.
Finally, here is My Boyfriend’s Back. Not literally, that’s the name of the shade. LOL I’m married. 😉
My Boyfriend’s Back is a denim, deep cerulean blue creme. 2 coats and very shiny on its own as are all of these.
Conclusion: I love the colors and the brush. I like how pigmented these are. I feel the application would be a bit less streaky with the Gel Lab Pro base coat and the length of wear would be longer with the GLP top coat. Much like the OPI Infinite Shine system, to truly reap the full benefits of the GLP system, I highly recommend you purchase the base and top as well. So excited to see Deborah Lippmann introducing this safe alternative to gel colour! This brush is perfection. Virtually no cleanup. Note: I didn’t receive the Gel Lab Pro Base and Top Coats which I’m assuming are pretty essential for this product to make a GLP mani last. Without it I found no difference in wear compared to the other polishes without the GLP ingredients. I’ll try to see if they can send the base and top to see how application and extended wear changes and update this post!
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Ready for summer to hit your tips and toes? CND Vinylux Weekly Polish and Shellacs have a brand new collection called Flirtations. I swatched all eight of the Weekly Polish set and I’ll share them with you today!
The new spring lineup from CND Vinylux Weekly Polish, here is Flirtations! Eight stunning shades, from L to R, back row: Skin Tease, Aqua-intance, Pink Pursuit, Desert Poppy, Lavender Lace and Date Night. Bottom row, R and L: Be Demure and Honey Darlin’.
Bat your lashes, blow a kiss, bare some skin. Soft blushes of color tease the imagination. Coy. Confident. Playful. Be irresistible.
There’s an electricity of unspoken attraction in the air for Summer 2016. Evoke a subtle, sensual femininity with the new Flirtation Collection from CND. A palette of soft yet bright shades teases at the imagination and makes this collection equal parts coy, confident, and playful.
“This season, sweet, creamy pastels are inspired by modern lace and embroidery for a delicate and refined glamour,” says CND Co-founder and Style Director Jan Arnold. “The summer nail is a slim oval glazed with tender shades of coral and lilac, blushed with the spark of deepening allure. Flirtation’s summer code allows you to be irresistible.”
Let’s start with the watery shades. Because you know blues are cool! Here is Aqua-intance.
Aqua-intance is an aqua creme that is smooth and ultra glossy. This is 2 coats.
Date Night is a glossy sailor blue.
Date Night is a sailor blue glossy creme. Super classy! Very pigmented, no stainer! Two coats.
I love me some bubblegum pink! Be Demure is the perfect summer pink.
Be Demure is a perfect glossy creme bubblegum pink. So love this one! 2 coater.
So in love with Desert Poppy. I can’t wait to get some tan to really show it off!
Desert Poppy is a gorgeous poppy red-leaning orange shimmer. I used two coats.
Lavender Lace is so delicate.
Lavender Lace is a shimmery, glossy pale lavender. More sheer than the rest in this set, but I still managed to make it work with 2 coats. You may require 2-3.
Skin Tease is a rosy nude but not too pink.
Skin Tease is a delicate skin tone, slightly rosy nude with a hint of shimmer. Two coats here.
Pink Pursuit is a dusty rose and super shiny!
Pink Pursuit is a pink creme with a hint of salmon, very glossy and saturated. Two coats here.
Honey Darlin’ is shiny like the sun.
Honey Darlin’ is a super glossy, pigmented butter yellow creme. Perfect for those afraid of yellows. Two coats. CONCLUSION: I love this collection. All the formulas were consistently smooth and glossy. My fave shades were Desert Poppy, Be Demure and Honey Darlin’. I highly recommend each one!
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Andrea from Indigo Bananas sent me a beautiful selection of polishes from each season so I could show you the diversity of her products. Well, I ended up with seven, even though there are only four seasons. 😉 You know it’s like a potato chip, once you have one, it’s hard to stop! I was going to break up the post into two, but oh well, I couldn’t wait to show you. And she is having a grand sale right now. She’s going to be moving and rather busy (I know how she feels). Details below. In the meantime, let’s take a peak at what I have for you today. This should hold you over until her new collection comes to fruition!
From left, Land of Green Ginger from Spring 2015. And 3 creme neons from the summer 2015 Neon The 10th Element collection, the pink is named after the colection, Neon The 10th Element, then Carbon Dallas and Phlogiston Paradise!From left, Hole in The Sky from the Summer Rains collection, Shrieking Teals from Fall ’15, and Night Gathers from the Winter 2015 collection.
Let’s start with The Land of Green Ginger. This really pops for a pastel! See how that slides off the tongue? Popping pastel!
The Land of Green Ginger from the Spring 2015 collection is a cool minty teal green, buttery smooth teaming with glass flecks. Two coats here. It is described as: “Land of Green Ginger is a light, mint green creme packed with gold & gold to green colorshifting glass fleck (large size) shimmers, and scattered holo. Very flattering green! This polish is quite a bit lighter than Immortal Game, and a mint color, so quite a bit warmer than the medium teal of Immortal Game, in addition to having a different mix of shimmer.”
Nest up will be three gorgeous neons from the Neon The 10th Element collection. Starting with a brilliant pink named after the whole collection!
Neon The 10th Element is a brilliant, eye-popping Neon pink, and named after it’s collection from Indigo Bananas Summer 2015 release. It is described as: “Neon is the 10th Element – and is the brightest color in this collection. Eye searing hot pink. This color is bright hot pink with no yellow cast.”
Next up is Carbon Dallas. I love bright watery blues like this!
2 coats of this brilliant blue neon creme from Indigo Bananas Neon the 10th Element collection, Carbon Dallas. Of the three neons I’m presenting today, I left this one in its natural state, they all dry satiny/semi matte, so you can see the finish. It is described as: “a blue/light blue neon creme that is semi-matte/satiny finish with two coats recommended.”
Purple AND Neon? Yes please! Here is Phlogiston Paradise from the Neon The 10th Element collection.
Phlogiston Paradise from the Neon The 10th Element collection is a super opaque brilliant purple creme, 2 coats, as with all these. Just for a fun I included an accent nail using Hole In The Sky by Indigo Bananas. Somewhat because it looks cool. Plus if you ever saw (and appreciate the quirkiness of the film, The 5th Element) you can relate the “hole in the sky” reference. Stumped? Message me, LOL Anyway, it is described as: “Phlogiston Paradise is a purple creme; it leans more blue than other purple colors and is more violet-toned than royal purple-toned. Swatch as pictured is two coats with top coat. As a neon, this polish will try semi-matte and not totally shiny. A top coat is recommended but not needed; the polish will become shiny with a day of wear if shine is a concern.”
For the last three seasons, we have some Summer, Winter and Fall faves. Starting with Hole in The Sky from Summer Rains collex!
This one is GLORIOUS! Hole in the Sky from the Indigo Bananas Summer Rains collection in 2-3 coats. Great formula with tons of depth. It is described as: “The base of this color is a purple, but it is blue-leaning. The red to green shimmer and flakies in it give it a more purple cast. It photographs very blue in some lights (fluorescent) and with some cameras. At an angle the flakes & shimmer shift green, and the polish will appear bluer. The linear holo effect is subtle (in order to not wash out the shimmer), but should be present in the sun and direct light. Please apply three thin coats for ideal holographic effect (holo pigment is more linear when applied in a very thin layer).”
Everyone needs a teal holo, especially a linear! Here is Shrieking Teals from Fall.
Indigo Bananas Shrieking Teals from the Fall 2015 collection in two amazing coats. It is described as: “Shrieking Teals is a vibrant green leaning teal linear holographic. The holographic rainbow is slightly more subdued in this polish because of the vibrant color. Top coat affects the color of this polish a little bit – the polish is a deeper teal shade, it is shinier, and the holographic effect is a bit more pronounced but less linear. Multiple thinner coats tend to give stronger and deeper holographic effects. **Important notes**: The pigments in this polish have the possibility of staining. However, the staining is temporary and on the nail surface and can be removed or fades on it’s own. To remove such stains, the fastest method is with cuticle remover on top of the nail and light scrubbing. A base coat prevents staining. Top coat is recommended for this polish for increased shine, and a slightly stronger holo.”
And the last one is from Winter 2015, Night Gathers. Beautiful!
Gorgeous and sultry Night Gathers from Indigo Bananas Winter ’15 collection. Two coats here! It is described as: “Night Gathers is an inky blue leaning black linear holographic polish. Two coats for full coverage, top coat recommended and does not affect the holo flame. Multiple thinner coats tend to give stronger and deeper holographic effects compared to a single thicker coat.”
Conclusion: Loved all of these. The cool thing about neons, are they are bright and cheery. The coolest thing about these are you need no undies, no tighty whities! LOL They pop on their own. I highly recommend all these. No go shopping!
• Here is the info on the Anniversary/ (3 years old on 2/1!) Clearance/Moving sale (also posted on Indigo Bananas Facebook page)!
“Indigo Bananas will be closed from Feb 9 – end of the month (we may open sooner but this is the latest it’ll be closed to). We’re relocating to a new state, so it’s time to have an Anniversary & Clearance/Moving Sale! (Indigo Bananas turns 3 on Feb 1st!)
No discount code needed, nearly all items in the shop are 10-40% off starting now (ends Feb 7 end of day). Most polishes are 30-40% off, however, and it stacks with gift certs & shipping promos. (The IB shop will be closed Feb 8-end of month at the latest).
Items in the discontinued section will not be restocked until further notice. Restocks, and a new release, in early March include: Winter 2015 Game of Thrones inspired collection, Fall Holos, and then Spring ’15 pastels, and neons will be restocked first week in March (with new releases). Older colors will be restocked at a later date. Indigo Bananas is part of the Creme a la Mode box and the next one is set for early March, so that color is the next one out for us!
Shipping will be going out asap, same day on weekdays, and shipments CANNOT be combined once you get a tracking number, since I’m on a time crunch – sorry! 🙂 ****SHIPPING RATE CHANGES****
Shipping rates went up Jan 17, and I’ve adjusted them in the shop to match. Some rates are cheaper, some are more; mostly international is up. Shipping costs now cover a large weight range (8oz-32oz are the same for example!), so that’s why at some order weights it may seem less and sometimes more. Generally international is WAY up, US priority is WAY up, US first class is up for small amounts, and down for around 12-16oz.
IB has new shipping promos as a result:
* US free shipping over $50 (down from $60) (it’s actually way cheaper for me to ship first class)
* Canada – $5 flat rate above $100
* Mexico – $5 flat rate above $125
* Rest of World – $10 flat rate above $125
Lacquered Lori 