Nubar Fall 2014 Falling in Love Collection Swatches and Reviews Part I

Nubar Don't Russet (2 coats)

Nubar Love American Style (2 coats)

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Do you realize how long it has been since I've shown Nubar swatches? I don't either, but it's been a long time. I know they've had some interesting collections over the years, so I don't know why I didn't end up getting any. 

Anyway, they've released an 8-piece collection called Falling in Love which features a sprinkling of various colors as you'll see over the next couple days. There are 2 reds, so I figured I'd start with those so you can get a comparison. Up first is Don't Russet which is a deeper red with purple shimmer that you can only really see in the sunlight. The formula and application was flawless on this one. The second is your more standard patriotic red creme which is a bit boring if you ask me. I know some of you will love it, but I have a ton of reds like this. On the bright side, the application was again great. 

Nubar is a 5-free company and you can find more about them on their website, Facebook, or Twitter pages. Each polish retails for $8.40, but if you buy the whole Falling in Love collection right now, you get a discount.

*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*

SinfulColors Shine Polish Review and Swatch: Spitfire

SinfulColors Shine Spitfire (2 coats)

Whew, it's been long days at work lately. I'm trying to finish up some experiments so I can start writing up some results and it's been quite hectic. I'm sorry I haven't been posting about my life much lately. Oh, we did have a wine and cheese party at our house this past weekend and meshed a bunch of scientists and philosophers together. Needless to say, it was interesting.

I have several SinfulColors polishes to show (that haven't been swatched yet), but until then you'll just have to see Spitfire from the Shine line. Now, I'm not 100% sure if the Shine line is discontinued or not based on what I've heard from the Nouveau Cheap blog. If there are any that you really want, I would get them now just in case. Spitfire is a light lavender purple creme....some might even call it radiant orchid. The polish was very pretty, and was better than most of the Shine polishes at self-leveling. 

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?

NYC Summer 2014 Limited Edition City Samba Collection Swatch and Review: Tropicoral

NYC Tropicoral (2 coats)

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Ah, it's Friday and I finally have a polish that I'm loving from this collection. Despite it being close to fall, I've been seeing some bright colors like this in fall collections as well. Tropicoral is a bright pink coral creme that reminds me of a bright version of the inside of a seashell. The formula was just fine, but did want to pucker a little under the topcoat I used. Great polish for $1.99!

*This polish was 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*

NYC Summer 2014 Limited Edition City Samba Collection Swatch and Review: Amazon Green

NYC Amazon Green (2 coats)

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It's Hump Day! And with that, I have a butt ugly polish to show you from the City Samba collection called Amazon Green. I sure hope this isn't what the Amazon looks like because it is not attractive. When I first saw the bottle, I was really excited because I thought it was going to be an interesting mint green for summer. Nope, this is the frostiest polish I have worn (for the 15 minutes that I had it on) in a long time. I did my best dealing with the streaks and it was opaque in 2 coats. Please don't accidentally buy this.


*This polish was 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*