Tuesday, June 26, 2018

The Polish Palette: The First Palette

The Polish Palette is a brand new quarterly collaboration between Tonic Nail Polish and Rogue Lacquer. The polishes are based on a palette of cohesive colors for each collaboration. Full sets are sold first at a discounted rate, and later the polishes will be available individually at each brand's online shop.

The first collection is a set of four polishes based on a mid-century modern style color palette.

xoxoJen's swatches of Polish Palette July 2018


Saharan
metallic burnt pumpkin orange with a secret! (magnet not included)

When magnetized the golden shimmer separates from the red and beams like the sun. It also stamps! And without the magnetic effect the golden shimmer remains dispersed for a softer shade of terra cotta.
Two coats shown magnetized and with Tonic Topper

xoxoJen's swatch of Tonic Saharan
xoxoJen's swatch of Tonic Saharan
xoxoJen's swatch of Tonic Saharan


Gobi
packed with turquoise and teal metallic microflakes, violet/copper/bronze shifting ucc flakes, and a smattering of scattered holo.

Like the ocean on your nails, this is super reflective and sparkly. Another one that you won't want to look at while driving! Wear gloves. Srsly.
Two coats shown with Tonic Topper

xoxoJen's swatch of Rogue Gobi
xoxoJen's swatch of Rogue Gobi
xoxoJen's swatch of Rogue Gobi


Sonoran
Chartreuse crelly with scattered holo sparkle, coppery shimmer, and blue to green shifting shimmer.

Though subtle, the copper shimmer is there and more apparent in person than under my bright lights.
Two coats shown with Tonic Topper

xoxoJen's swatch of Rogue Sonoran
xoxoJen's swatch of Rogue Sonoran
xoxoJen's swatch of Rogue Sonoran


Antarctic
a medium range grey with super holographic microflakes and orange and green iridescent flakes

Such a stunner! Do not look at it while driving! You've been warned.
It gives a blue/purpley cast in photos due to the heap of flake and holo rainbow, and under bright lights the green from the shifty flakes just glows.
Two coats shown with Tonic Topper

xoxoJen's swatch of Tonic Antarctica
xoxoJen's swatch of Tonic Antarctica
xoxoJen's swatch of Tonic Antarctica


I also created this nail art look to showcase all four Palette Polishes. Base of Sonoran stamped with Saharan, dotted with both Gobi and Antartica in a half flower pattern at the cuticle.

xoxoJen's nailart with Polish Palette July 2018

All the polishes have great formulas and applied easily. Both of the flake-laden polishes were smooth to the touch and one coat of Tonic Topper gave them a glass-like smoothness.

The first Polish Palette will be available as a pre-order from July 1-7 at tonicpolish.com. Please check out the facebook group for more details, swatches and contests!

Monday, June 25, 2018

Leesha's Lacquer: Mermazing

Leesha's Polish Pick Up shade returning for July is Mermazing! A beautiful light blue based polish with gold shifting shimmer and gold glitters. Available at Website beginning July 6 along with her Coastal Scented Cuticle Oil.

She is offering free shipping on orders of Mermazing and the cuticle oil within the US, and for just $3 outside the US. You can also use the code ILOVEPPU for 20% off the rest of your purchase.

xoxoJen's swatch of Leesha's Lacquer: Mermazing
xoxoJen's swatch of Leesha's Lacquer: Mermazing
xoxoJen's swatch of Leesha's Lacquer: Mermazing

Shown is two coats with topcoat, formula is slightly sheer but builds well.

Will you be picking this up?

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Shimmer Me Box: July Summer Nights

The next Shimmer Me Box theme is Summer Nights and its release is on 6/29, at Native War Paints. The guests this month are Illyrian and Bee's Knees. Are you ready to see them?

xoxoJen's swatches of Shimmer Me Box: July


Illyrian Vesper
indigo blue base with copper/pink shimmer, holo sparkles and purple/pink/gold flakes.
Love the shimmer in this! Two coats. Good formula, no issues to report.

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Bee's Knees Heated
black polish with red Aurora shimmer and a gold magnetic microflake shimmer
Magnetic effect is fantastic! Two coats. Good formula, no issues to report.

xoxoJen's swatch of Bees Knees Heated
xoxoJen's swatch of Bees Knees Heated
xoxoJen's swatch of Bees Knees Heated


Colors By Llarowe Deserted Beaches
Steel grey blue holo with copper and green shimmer
Such a shifter! Two coats. Good formula, no issues to report.

xoxoJen's swatch of Colors By Llarowe Deserted Beaches
xoxoJen's swatch of Colors By Llarowe Deserted Beaches
xoxoJen's swatch of Colors By Llarowe Deserted Beaches


Native War Paints Dusk
a pale blue leaning grey with red/orange/gold shifting shimmer and bronze, gold and purple micro flakes.
I love a grey with complexity! Two coats. Good formula, no issues to report.

xoxoJen's swatch of Native War Paints Dusk
xoxoJen's swatch of Native War Paints Dusk
xoxoJen's swatch of Native War Paints Dusk


Will you be getting this upcoming shimmer box?