Right on the Nail ~ CND Rouge Red Stocking Stuffer Kit Swatches and Review

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CND Rouge Red (2 coats)

If you are interested in trying the CND Vinulux system, there are a few stocking stuffers available that may pique your interest. The Rouge Red kit includes full-sized versions of the Rouge Red color with the weekly topcoat as well as 2 oz of the Scrub Fresh which is basically a nail prep cleaner for your nails before you apply polish. I used every part of this set before my trip to Minneapolis and I had zero chips during my 6 days away. Listen, I am so impressed with this nail system. Rouge Red is a bright red creme that is perfect for this holiday season. The formula and application were absolutely flawless, but make sure to use a light hand with the topcoat because it can sometimes get a little streaky.

Right now you can get this 3-piece set at Loxa Beauty for only $19.98. CND polishes normally retail for $10.50 and are a little hard to find. You can sometimes find them at Ulta, or any time online at popular e-tailers such as Loxa Beauty (who also happen to have Morgan Taylor and OPI polishes you can buy without the need of a license). Find more about CND on their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

*These polishes were provided by the company or PR representative. All reviews are based solely on my opinion. For more information, please see my full disclosure at the bottom of the site*

Right on the Nail ~ CND Vinylux Aurora 2015 Holiday Collection Swatches and Reviews

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So it's Monday again. On the bright side, many in the US have a short work week with it being Thanksgiving. I remember when I was in high school and worked at the local video store and had to work on every holiday including Thanksgiving and Christmas. I must say it is nice to work at a university and to get the main holidays off. Tonight I have the four-piece CND Vinylux holiday collection to show you. I hear that those up north are getting upwards of 10 inches of snow so I guess winter is here in some parts of the US. Follow me after the break to view some more swatches from the collection and to see my thoughts on the polishes.

Right on the Nail ~ CND Vinylux Spring 2015 Flora and Fauna Collection Swatches and Review: Field Fox

CND Field Fox (2 coats)

TGIF! I hope your week went well. In nail news, I received the new Sally Hansen Miracle Gel topcoat (2X Volume)  in the mail this week so we shall see how it holds up to the original. Also, a preview of the OPI Fall collection (Venice) has landed. Anything you have to have? I'm gonna wait on swatches to make a final decision. 

Tonight I have the final Vinylux Flora and Fauna collection polish called Field Fox (I love the name). It's one of those neutral colors that has a mushroom/cafe latte vibe with a creme finish. Oh-la-la! I like to use colors like these as a palette cleanser when I've been wearing lots of a particular color scheme (e.g. lots of vampy, pastel, or neon colors). That being said, I feel like I have similar colors in my collection. If you're in the need for another color like this, or you want one that may last longer with the Vinylux system, I would definitely recommend Field Fox. What I find sets the CND polishes apart from other brands is the incredible formula. Each and every one has been a breeze to apply.

Your best bet to find the CND Vinylux polishes is at your local nail supply or online at Transdesign for $5.45 each. You can find more about CND on their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

Right on the Nail ~ CND Vinylux Spring 2015 Flora and Fauna Collection Swatches and Review: Wild Moss

CND Wild Moss (2 coats)

Hump Day! We didn't chat about the Bachelorette yesterday! Hmm, is it still too early for spoilers? Just in case, I won't have spoilers...yet. Anyway, don't really think Kaitlyn chose well. For now that's all I'll say.

Tonight I have another spring color from CND called Wild Moss. What an interesting color for a spring collection, right? It's a dusty sage green with small silver and gold flakes. One could easily take this for a shimmer polish if not looked at too closely though. I actually like this more in pictures than when I wore the polish. Perhaps it is just due to it being summer and I'm all, "MUST HAVE MOAR NEON COLORS!" As with all of the Vinylux polishes I've tried so far, I was extremely impressed with the perfect formula and application of Wild Moss.

Your best bet to find the CND Vinylux polishes is at your local nail supply or online at Transdesign for $5.45 each. You can find more about CND on their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

Right on the Nail ~ CND Vinylux Spring 2015 Flora and Fauna Collection Swatches and Review: Thistle Thicket

CND Thistle Thicket (2 coats)

Hey guys! I'm finally back from vacation! I had a great time in Wisconsin and Ohio visiting family and friends. The weather was so much cooler there. I am so excited to watch the finale of the Bachelorette tonight! I know I shouldn't like the show, but I have no shame. Please tell me I'm not the only one who watches it. 

Tonight I have one of the spring polishes from the CND Vinylux Flora and Fauna collection. I found these at my local nail supply store, but they were out of a few that I was interested in. I think I want all of them because the names are so cute! Thistle Thicket is a mix of dove grey and purple with a creme finish. I found that the color shifts a bit depending on the light and what I'm wearing. I think it's a beautiful neutral color to wear year-round. I was worried that the application would be a bit chalky, but I was pleasantly surprised that it was perfect in just 2 coats (and no streakiness or chalkiness). Your best bet to find the CND Vinylux polishes is at your local nail supply or online at Transdesign for $5.45 each. 

CND Vinylux Weekly Polish Review and Swatch: Daring Escape

CND Vinylux Daring Escape (2 coats) Day 2

CND Vinylux Daring Escape (2 coats) Day 4

When I first saw the CND Vinylux Weekly polishes at my local nail supply, I knew I had to try them. CND is a well-trusted brand, especially for their popular Shellac gel polishes. They recently released around 62 (or so) Vinylux polishes that they recommend you use with their Weekly Top Coat for a manicure that will last a week with no basecoat needed. I tested this out exactly the way they recommended until I had to take the polish off. I used no basecoat and 2 coats of Daring Escape which is a dusty blue with blue shimmer. 

I had no issues with the application or the formula, but I found the Weekly Top Coat to be rather dull and not very shiny. As you can see, on day 2 I had no issues (this was only taken about 36 hrs after application, but close enough). By day 4, I had major tipwear and a chip on my middle finger that was enough for me to take it off. Being a scientist, I'm rough with my hands (I have to peel things off, wash my hands all the time, etc.) so that could be a part of the problem. I still love the color of the polish, but I don't think anything but real gel systems could be chip-free for me for at least a week or 2. CND polishes can be hard to find in real life, but you can purchase the Weekly Top Coat and polishes at online e-tailers like Transdesign for $5.45 apiece. Have you tried the Vinylux system, and did it work for you?