Cupcake Polish Holiday Magic Collection: Swatches and Review

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Hey y'all! Today's review comes from Cupcake Polish, specifically her new Holiday Magic Collection. This is a six polish set, all holographic polishes with holo micro-glitter and in a variety of colors. 

Formula wise, they were great. No issues to report. I found these to be thinner in formula than previous collections but each one needed no more than two coats for coverage. You may have a teeny bit of visible nail line in direct sun with two coats but I didn't find it to be very obvious. As for the holo feature, these are higher density holographic polishes, look for that bold holo flame in the sun or direct light. 

The Holiday Magic Collection will be launching Tuesday December 1st at 8 pm CST in Cupcake Polish's shop. 

Polishes are priced at $13 each and if you purchase the full six polish set at a discounted $72 within the first 24 hours of sale. Cupcake Polish does ship worldwide. 

Cupcake Polish Cheer

Two coats

Warm toned violet linear holographic with holographic micro-glitter

(Direct Sunlight)

Cupcake Polish Jingle

Two coats

Lime green linear holographic with holographic micro-glitter

(Direct Sunlight)

Cupcake Polish Joy

Two coats

Icy blue linear holographic with holographic micro-glitter

(Direct Sunlight)

Cupcake Polish Merry

Two coats

Berry pink linear holographic with holographic micro-glitter

(Direct Sunlight)

Cupcake Polish Noel

Two coats

Light turquoise linear holographic with holographic micro-glitter

(Direct Sunlight)

Cupcake Polish Peace

Two coats

Cool toned purple linear holographic with holographic micro-glitter

(Direct Sunlight)

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Chaos & Crocodiles It’s a Narwhal Kind of Day Collection: Swatches and Review

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Hey everyone! I am excited to share with you a new collection from Chaos & Crocodiles. These four polishes are a part of her upcoming It's a Narwhal Kind of Day Collection. 

Look for these to be released as a pre-order on Tuesday November 24th in Chaos & Crocodiles' shop. Exact time is to be announced, make sure to follow Chaos & Crocs on her Facebook page and/or Instagram for more information.

Chaos & Crocodiles Narwhals are Unicorns Too 2

Three coats

Light aqua crelly with multiple sizes of turquoise and gold holo glitter, turquoise and gold shimmer, and a touch of holo pigment for extra sparkle

This is an updated version of the original polish from 2013. 

For those who have made a dent in their beloved original as well as those who missed the chance to get the first version, this 2015 release will be welcomed. Depending on thick you apply, you will reach opacity in two or three coats. I applied three thinner coats for coverage. 

(Direct Sunlight)

Chaos & Crocodiles Arctic Water

Two coats

Teal-leaning blue linear holographic with blue to purple and purple to gold shifting shimmer

The dark depths of the icy arctic is where you may find the shy narwhal. And this dark aquatic blue holo is gorgeous. Really great formula, with two coats for coverage and a medium to high density holo flame.

(Direct Sunlight)

Chaos & Crocodiles Narwhals Love Donuts

Two coats

Pastel pink linear holographic

This may lean a bit lilac in certain lighting. It's a creme base, lightly colored holo polish so the holo flame is a lower density one. I adore the soft pink color, the palest pink we have now from Chaos & Crocs. Nice application, two coats for coverage, though I would say wait a few minutes between coats to prevent any dragging. Also, a little Narwhal *coughSareycough* told me that narwhals especially love strawberry frosted donuts with rainbow sprinkles.

(Direct Sunlight)

Chaos & Crocodiles Your Friendly Neighborhood Narwhal

Two coats

Blue-leaning purple super linear holographic

Holy mother of all polish. This is one super HOLO holo. A bit cooler and darker than other previous purple Chaos & Crocs holographic polishes. And again, amazing formula. I was expecting to need three coats, but was surprised to only need two, with just a hint of visible nail line in the direct sun shots. 

(Direct Sunlight)

REMEMBER: It's a Narwhal Kind of Day Collection will be available for pre-order on Tuesday, November 24th in Chaos & Crocodiles shop, link below. 

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Baroness X Nail Lacquer Black Friday Release Whovian Box: Swatches and Review

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Hey everyone! I have another review for you today, this time from Baroness X Nail Lacquer. She is releasing a limited edition Doctor Who inspired set for Black Friday next week. 

Presenting the Whovian Box by Baroness X and demiflux:

After I received my package, I felt like a little kid, opening an anticipated present. So much care went into this box. The polishes are gorgeous and all the other products smell wonderful and are very fun. If you love Doctor Who, or know someone who does, this is a perfectly curated box. My bottles are mini sizes, the ones you will receive will be full size bottles. 

Here are the details you need to know: 

Release date is Thursday November 26th at 10 pm PST in Baroness X's shop

Prices are:

$55 shipped within the US. 

$65 shipped to Canada 

$75 shipped anywhere else to the world

NOTE: You will need to remember to add the free shipping coupon to their cart. That coupon code will be on the announcement bar at the top of the page.

Baroness X Chameleon Circuit

Three coats

TARDIS-like blue holographic jelly with holographic silver micro-glitter

Beautiful blue that does bring to mind that special time machine. I love the little sparks from the holo micro-glitter. This is a jelly based holo, so it's thinner and will need three coats for coverage. It has a medium density holo flame.

Chameleon Circuit comes in a TARDIS box complete with blinky light! 

(my bottle is mini, you will receive a full size bottle)

Baroness X Silence, Boy! 

Three coats

Grey toned tan creme/jelly holographic with gold/green/blue ultra-chrome & sterling silver flakes 

This was my favorite of the four polishes. It's unlike any other polish I own. Same thinner style formula and easy application with three coats. The holo is a lower density one, not unusual with the light polish color. 

Baroness X Trenzalore

Two coats

Dusty deep purple with blue to purple color-shifting glass  micro-flakes

A very nice cool toned purple with the pretty glass fleck shimmer. A bit more opaque than the two holos, I needed two coats and that was it. 

Baroness X Vashta Nerada

Three coats

Black micro-glitter and color-shifting teal to purple multi-chrome glitter 

An eye-catching, unique glitter-bomb. I love the black with the teal/purple multi-chrome glitter. You can wear this by itself, which is how I have it shown as, in three coats. Or you could layer it. 

And here are the other items included in the box: 

Doctor Who Soap!

Both are detergent free

Sample (a generous sample size) of Baroness X Cuticle Balm, aka her Swatcher's Balm. 

This is a great balm to try out. It's feel leave you moisturized but not leave a greasy or shiny residue once you've rubbed it in. If you like it, you can purchase a larger size, in a variety of scent options.

All of Time and Space Mani Bombs:

Seven in total

Frozen Mango . Raspberry Sorbet . Sugar Champagne . Fressia . Cashmere Musk

They smell amazing! I love that there are a few different sizes of the bombs. They bubble well and leave your hands and cuticles soft.

You may not know this but Baroness X also creates hand-painted jewelry under the shop name demiflux. Included in the Whovian Box, you will receive hand-painted (with Chameleon Circuit of course) earrings. And you will receive your choice of a TARDIS necklace, ring, or bracelet, just a make a note when you check out. 

WOW! What an amazing box set. Remember, the Whovian Box by Baroness X and demiflux will go live in her shop (linked below) on Thursday, November 26th at 10 pm PST. 

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