Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Hearts & Promises: Black Friday LEs and Velvet Collection

Hearts & Promises is bringing it with their Black Friday launch!
The sale starts Thursday nov.23 at 10pm eastern through Monday Nov 27 at midnight eastern. They've made it super easy to shop with them: everything in the shop will already be discounted, there is no code. New to the shop are: a limited edition Doorbuster polish ($5), the new Black Velvet quad (buy all four and get a free matte top coat), spend $100 and get free US shipping!

Polishes are shown in two coats over natural nails unless otherwise noted. The formula for each of them was good, no issues to report.

xoxoJen's swatch of Hearts & Promises Black Friday LEs and Velvet Collection


Black Friday – A bright pink holo base with blue to purple aurora shimmer. Shown in 3 coats.

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Cyber Monday – an iron blue holo base with blue/purple aurora shimmer. Shown in 3 coats.

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Doorbuster 2023 – a deep emerald green holo base with blue to purple aurora shimmer. Only 50 bottles available.

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Small Business Saturday – a blood orange holo base with blue to purple aurora shimmer. Shown in 3 coats.

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Black Velvet Quad - Inspired by the November Polish pickup color, this set of four polishes look great matte or glossy. Each polish has a black base and it’s own corresponding micro shimmers and sparklesof gold, pink, green or purple. If you purchase all four, you'll get the matte topcoat for free while supplies last. I used it in the matte swatches here; it's fantastic!

First up in this collection is Gold Velvet

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Green Velvet

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Pink Velvet

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Purple Velvet

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

KBShimmer: Best In Snow Collection

For winter, KBShimmer brings us Best in Snow! A fantastic collection with variety of colors and finishes. As always, there is something for everyone here! The launch is 9am central, Wednesday 11/22/23 at the KBShimmer shop.

Every polish has a great formula and is opaque in two coats as photos show for most of the collection, aside from the topper and other sheer flake. Below is how KBShimmer describes their collection:

The first flakes of snow seem to fill the air with a bit of magic, ushering in the holiday season. Homes come alive with seasonal decor, setting the stage for festive holiday gatherings. Even the chill in the air can’t stop people from heading outdoors to cut down that perfect tree, enjoy a winter festival, or play a winter sport. Lists are made and shopping is completed so that our loved ones can enjoy good meals and well-deserved gifts. Blustery days bring fun indoors with a holiday meet cute movie, fresh batch of cookies, and warm cocoa. This November, let KBShimmer take you through a wintery journey with nine new polish shades inspired by the holiday season and the magic of snow.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Best In Snow Collection

Freeze the Day - a vibrant indigo blue nail polish with subtle color shifts from a lapis lazuli-like hue, to sapphire blue, and indigo. Bold flakes flurry within the base showing a silver-white hue that sometimes skews pale pink or slightly gold, mirroring the look of falling snowflakes. A hint of sparkle from the added micro holographic glitter adds depth to this wintery shade. Shown in two coats.

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Ice and Easy - a gleaming nail polish topper loaded with a rainbow of colorful shifting flakes and a dusting of micro holographic glitters. Over white, enjoy the near snowlight effect when light catches a bit of flake or glitter for a subtle pop of color. Layer over darker colors to watch the flakes come alive and show off bold hues in a full spectrum of colors. Shown in three coats alone.

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Just Roll With It - a sparkling tan shade loaded with a mix of holographic glitters. Shades of silver, bronze, and gold combine to mimic a sugar-covered cookie. A golden shifting shimmer adds a touch of warmth as hints of yellow, copper, and orange appear. Two coats offer full coverage, topped with Smooth Moves before finishing with Clearly On Top.

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Mistletoe You So - a nod to those meet cute holiday movies. A shimmering deep forest green base easily changes into a rich cranberry red when viewing angles are changed. At some angles, the red hue deepens into burgundy or shows a flash of gold. With coverage in two coats, this nail polish will quickly become a winter favorite.

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Just the Coolest - starts with a pale periwinkle jelly base. Colorful micro flakes shift through a wide array of enchanting colors, showing off pale pink to peach, golden yellow to lime, and even hints of blue at some angles. A dash of micro holographic glitter adds a touch of sparkle for the perfect icy manicure. Shown in three coats with topcoat, could easily be used as a topper in one coat.

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Noel It All - a Christmas red reflective nail polish. A bold red jelly base twinkles with red reflective pigment in low lighting, while a bold red flash comes through in brighter lighting for a sparkling effect perfect for the holiday season. This festive shade features a new, easier to apply reflective formula and is shown in two coats. For a glass-like finish, I topped it with Smooth Moves before finishing with Clearly On Top.

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Skiing Is Believing - features a magenta base loaded with color-shifting shimmer paying homage to skiers dressed in brightly colored outfits. The shimmer glistens with a gold hue that gives way to greens and near blues with changing angles. Warm peach and orange tones can also be seen at times with the edges sneaking in hints of purple. Two coats shown.

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Stocking Developments - a bright green reflective nail polish. The kelly green color dances between emerald and dark lime with twinkling reflective glitters catching the light. The festive shade features a new, easier to apply reflective formula and is shown in two coats topped with Smooth Moves and Clearly On Top.

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Tripped Up - a rich and lively purple nail polish. The grape-colored base features a captivating blue shimmer that amps up the purple to a rich indigo blue and luscious violet as the shimmer shifts and angles change. In varied lighting the bold blue shimmer shifts and changes the overall look of the polish, adding interest and complexity to an otherwise understated violet base. A scattering of diamond-like holographic glitter adds a twinkle to this luminous shade. Two coats shown.

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

LynB Designs: Technicolor Nightmare (Little Box of Horrors, Nov)

LynB's polish for the Little Box of Horrors will be available Nov 18th-30th at https://lbofhorrors.com/

Technicolor Nightmare - a cobalt blue jelly base with purple to pink to orange shifting shimmer. Shown in three coats with topcoat.
The polish is inspired by the film Color Out of Space
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