Believe: Sound the Alarm

What? Jen is reviewing something that's not indie? Yes, indeed! I have loads of mainstream polishes, it's what my collection started with in 2008; way back when indies did not exist.

This mainstream polish from Believe is more modern though. I swatched it last year, within about week of having purchased it. I saw it in a nail group and had to have it! The reason I needed that shade is because it reminds me of a custom tailored suit my mother made for me. The fabric I chose for it was a huge floral with golds, yellows, oranges, and greens. The lining and skirt that she made to go with the coat were this bright shade of orange.

Although the polish may look more red on some devices, it is definitely orange. I'd call it a bright red-orange, kind of like the crayola. Shown below is two coats with topcoat and a photo of it with matte topcoat. The formula was very fluid, not streaky at all but I had to take care with loading the brush and application as it would easily flood near the skin.

After about four days of wear, it began chipping. This is about half the wear time I usually get from other polishes. I'm still super happy about being able to add the shade to my collection. It's a bit nostalgic, as I no longer have the suit my mom made. It's also great color for summer time which is just around the corner!



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kbshimmer: Essentials

PR Sample

Every nail polish aficionado needs a one coat black and a self leveling white cream in their arsenal and kbshimmer has just created some with all new formulas!
Since I'm sharing these two new polishes, I thought I'd also mention other essentials I use like their Mont Bleu Crystal file and logo vegan clean up brush. You can get them all at kbshimmer along with other beautiful polishes, hand care, and nail tools.




Total Eclipse
A new, one-coat black cream. The new polish features a new fan brush with curved edges for easy application.
Shown in one coat with Clearly on Top topcoat. I'm so happy to see this brush type at kbshimmer! It's my favorite shape because application is effortless with it!






White Here White Now
A new and improved white with better coverage and improved leveling over kbshimmer's original white cream. This new polish also has the fan brush that I love.
Shown in two coats with Clearly on Top topcoat. I have always struggled with white polish, even those that are said to be easy to use. This one is on the better end of white polishes I've tried. If you're used to white being a streaky clumpy mess and you're looking for something better, give this one a try! I think you'll be glad you did.






Both polishes stamp really well! I'm showing Total Eclipse stamped over White Here White now, topped with Free & Clear topcoat.






Cyrstal File & Clean Up Brush

The file is made of high quality Czech tempered glass, with the grit acid etched into the glass for a long-lasting file that can be washed and reused over and over again. The fine grit is powerful enough for shortening and reshaping nails, but not so harsh that it causes peeling or tearing. These crystal files are full-sized at 135 mm (5.3 inches) inches long and 2 mm thick. They are made by Mont Bleu and come in a black velvet sleeve. They are imprinted with the KBShimmer logo in brushed silver.

The brush has vegan, nylon bristles that are acetone resistant and ideal for detailed clean up. The aluminum barrel is silver-toned and features a secure cap to protect the bristles. The handle is rhinestone filled and printed with the kbshimmer logo.
To use, dip the bristles in acetone and swipe away polish from around the cuticles. Be sure to re-dip periodically to keep the brush clean, else the polish may transfer back onto the skin. I like to use a paper towel to wipe the brush between dipping in acetone.



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Glam Geek - Special Edition Duo

Press Sample

The theme for Glam's special duo is Toy Story Villains, it is limited to only 100 bottles per shade. The duo launches on Friday August 1st, 2pm EST USA at www.glampolish.com.au



Evil Emperor Zurg
Bright Purple with multichrome flakes, strong aurora shimmer and ultra holo glitter.

Loving the combination of the purple base with the coppery shifting flake and holo glitter. Shown is two coats with topcoat, formula was buttery and smooth to apply.






Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear
Fuchsia Jelly with iridescent flakies, iridescent microflakies and ultra holo glitter.

Super vibrant hot pink, the perfect shade for summer. Formula was buttery and smooth to apply, shown is two coats with topcoat. I wore this for several days and at removal had no issues with glitter and it did not stain the nail.





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Hella Handmade Creations: April 2019

Press Sample

Are you ready for the Hella Handmade Creations pre-order?!
HHC is a third party reseller of custom made limited edition indie products from a variety of brands. It is one stop shopping and shipping; you can see all the products at their shop, and most of them here in my review.

Launching on the 13th: 7:01pm HST, 8:01pm AKST, 9:01pm PST, 10:01pm MST, 11:01pm CST and on the 14th: 12:01am EST, 5:01am GMT. Sales end on the 21st at 11:59pm HST and start shipping a month later.




1850 Artisan Polish Dreamer of Dreams
inspired by the velvety purple jacket worn by Willy Wonka along with the sparkle in his eye and his gold bow tie in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
It is a rich royal purple base with two varieties of purple holographic glitters, a touch of holographic aurora shimmer, and a sprinkling of gold microflakes.
No cap






Bees Knees Lacquer Tittybean
a grape polish with glowing blue shimmer and bright pink iridescent flakes inspired by Rick & Morty.
200 bottle cap







Chirality Polish Ghost Monument
inspired by Dr. Who
A shimmery dark blue with greyish crelly base
No cap






Colors by Llarowe Mr. Fahrenheit
inspired by Freddie Mercury and Brian May's nail polish colors. Freddie wore black polish on one hand and Brian wore white polish on one hand.
a black crelly base with prismatic holo flake and ultra micro white shimmer.
No cap






Heather's Hues One Boob at a Time
a teal to white crelly thermal with blue-violet-pink shifting iridescent microflakes and glitters, holo micro-shreds in violet, pink, and baby blue, and a mix of glitters in purple, raspberry, magenta, and periwinkle.
120 bottle cap






Illyrian Earth Air Fire Water
a dark sheer navy blue base with an indigo to pink subtle shifty shimmers and packed with orange/pink/gold iridescent flakes inspired by The Craft.
No cap






Lake House Soapery Lemonade by the Lake
fragranced with a blend of lemon zest, fresh squeezed strawberry, coconut and mango.
12 bar cap

The scent is fresh and fruity. Delicious! The iridescent glitter on top speaks to my sparkle loving soul.
(I received half a bar for review, but the ones for sale are full sized.)





LynB Designs I Like the Wine and Not the Label
a pale peachy base with holo micro shreds, blue to indigo to purple to copper UCC shifting flakies, and a hint of purple shimmer inspired by David Rose from Schitt’s Creek.
90 bottle cap






Mckfresh Nail Attire Rocket
Based on Team Rocket who are made up of Jesse, James and Meowth. An iconic Pokémon influence for Kate growing up.
a creamy white polish with scattered holo, tiny holo shreds with pink and blue glass flakies.
40 bottle cap






Music City Beauty No Rain
a yellow crelly with assorted black glitters and gold shimmer.
70 bottle cap






My Indie Polish Frank's Liver
inspired by Shameless.
a bright green cream with holo glitters and a slight blue shimmer
no cap






Nailed It! Eternal Stud
a linear holo with blue to purple shifting shimmer, accented with crystal, UCC, and silver flakies.
100 bottle cap






Native War Paints Tread Softly
Bright raspberry with blue shimmer. The perfect welcoming shade for summer!
cap info not available at time of review






Pampered Polish Heartless
Inspired by Kingdom Hearts
Teal based shimmer packed with sparkle from golden micro flake and holo.
No cap






Rogue Occany
Inspired by Fantastic Beasts
A teal based multichrome with a purple to teal chrome shift with holo micro shreds.
100 bottle cap







Sayuri Nail Lacquer Ice Cold
a holographic raspberry sorbet with a strong, shimmering golden mango topping inspired by ice cream.
100 bottle cap






Seventy Seven Lacquer I Love Rock N Roll
Inspired by Joan Jett
A Texture polish with black jelly base, holographic pigment and holographic black and silver textured glitters.
50 bottle cap





Next photo shows it topped with one coat of topcoat for an alternative smooth finish.



Shleee Gwanda
Inspired by Gwen Stacy from Into The Spiderverse, and her ballet style shoes.
A turquoise shade with pink iridescent flakes and aurora pigment, and holographic micro flakes.
150 cap






Turtle Tootsie Ringo
The last one in the Beatles series
a bright pink cream holo crelly polish with neon purple and pink micro flakies, blue matte hex glitter and a sprinkle of aqua shimmer
Cap: 100 bottles






Under A Hula Moon We Will Rock You Wax Melt
ocean, blood orange, and a hint of dirt

Very bright and fresh, it reminds me of how the house smells after the kitchen and bathrooms have been cleaned! Super strong - it will fill your home with just two cubes!





All the polishes are shown in two coats and have good formulas. What will you be picking up at HHC this month?

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