Butter London Jasper Nail Lacquer ($15.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as an “opaque bright pastel yellow creme.” It’s a lightened, warm, buttery yellow with a glossy, creamy finish. NARS 15 Minutes is only slightly darker, but the two are very similar in color (application was easier with Jasper).

Yellow polishes are notorious for streaky color, and often, they can be weak in pigmentation, too.  Jasper was one of the easiest yellow creams I’ve I’m applied and rather remarkably easy to apply for a pastel shade at that.  My best advice is to ensure you’ve waited for your first coat to dry before applying the second coat, because it isn’t terribly forgiving and will pull if you apply your second coat too quickly.  It was opaque after two coats of polish, and the consistency wasn’t too thick or too thin. I didn’t have problems with it bubbling, pooling, or streaking. I typically get a week of wear out of Butter London’s formula with very minor tip wear but no chipping.

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	Jasper A
	Jasper was one of the easiest yellow creams I've I'm applied and rather remarkably easy to apply for a pastel shade at that.
	Product 9.5/10 Pigmentation 10/10 Texture 9/10 Longevity 10/10 Application 4.5/5
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Butter London Jasper Nail Lacquer

Butter London Jasper Nail Lacquer

Butter London Jasper Nail Lacquer

Butter London Jasper Nail Lacquer

Butter London Jasper Nail Lacquer

Butter London Jasper Nail Lacquer

Butter London Fiver Nail Lacquer ($15.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as an “opaque icy minte creme.” It’s a pale, pastel mint green with a very subtle blue to it–not quite enough to make it aqua–but enough to make it appear cool-toned. MAC In the Limelight is darker and a bit bluer. China Glaze Re-Fresh Mint is much darker. MAC Mischievous Mint is a few shades darker.

After two coats, Fiver is mostly opaque; the only areas it didn’t look opaque were really a result of a streaky formula overall. The first coat was very streaky, and a thicker second coat helped to cover most of it, but there were still a few streaks coming through. The consistency was a bit thick, but it didn’t give me too much trouble beyond a generally streaky application. It might be better with a layer of white polish underneath or perhaps Butter London’s own Foundation (which I don’t have), as it could give it a better surface to adhere to.

The Glossover

	Fiver B
	It's not the streakiness pastel I've come across--in fact, it does a lot better than many others--but it is still streaky. The good news is that it has fairly good pigmentation.
	Product 8.5/10 Pigmentation 9.5/10 Texture 8/10 Longevity 9.5/10 Application 3/5
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Butter London Fiver Nail Lacquer

Butter London Fiver Nail Lacquer

Butter London Fiver Nail Lacquer

Butter London Fiver Nail Lacquer

Do you break out the pastels come springtime?  I picked five of my favorite shades for spring, some punchier than others, and nothing too light/pale.  I’d love to hear yours!

• Chanel Emprise — peachy beige
• Zoya Piaf — shimmery, pale yellow
• Butter London Dosh — springy, yellow green
• Essie Cascade Cool — cool-toned pink
• Zoya Marley — pale purple

What’s your favorite polish for spring?

Butter London Sweetie Shop Collection for Spring 2013

Straight from the catwalks, the inspiration for the Sping/Summer 2013 collection emerged from the charming colours and silhouettes of the 50’s-inspired femme fatale. Shades influenced by the soft pastels of cotton candy, milkshakes and macaroons enhance the playful feminine edge. A brilliant sherbet, luxe lemon and peppy violet are paired with an icy mint, rich candy pink and creamy khaki for a statement that’s sweet but chic. “Pops of pastels are iconic for spring and look like candy on the nails,” says Katie Hughes, Global Colour Ambassador for butter LONDON.

Nail Lacquer ($15.00)

• Cuppa Toasted opaque tan crème
• Fruit Machine Opaque punchy carnation creme
• Molly Coddled Opaque lavender orchid creme
• Fiver Opaque icy mint creme
• Jasper Opaque bright pastel yellow creme
• Kerfuffle Opaque pink color creme

Availability: Now @ Beauty.com, January 2013

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A Little Pout for Your Trout

Butter London Trout Pout Nail Lacquer ($15.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as an “opaque cantaloupe.” It is a pale coral cream with a faint hint of pink. China Glaze Pink Plumeria is darker, pinker. MAC Razzledazzler is more orange/peach. Essie Haute as Hello is very comparable, as is Essie Tart Deco.

After two coats, the color is fully opaque.  It has a slightly thicker consistency, but I did not have any problems with the polish pooling along the edges or bubbling.  The first coat was somewhat streaky, but a second coat completely hid the initial coat and didn’t look streaky at all.  I noticed the drying time was a little longer than average, and the second coat will drag and pull at the first coat if you don’t let it dry first (some formulas/shades are more forgiving in that aspect).  I typically get a full seven days of wear out of Butter London’s formula with little tip wear but no chipping.

The Glossover

	Trout Pout A-
	Trout Pout is a pretty pink-tinged coral cream that will work well both in spring and summer, because it has a light and bright coloring. With two coats, it looks really good and come together, but the first coat was streaky.
	Product 9/10 Pigmentation 10/10 Texture 8.5/10 Longevity 9.5/10 Application 4/5
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Butter London Trout Pout Nail Lacquer

Butter London Trout Pout Nail Lacquer

5 Polish Picks for the Holidays

I tried to pick five various shades, rather than five of one color, to show off the variety of holiday-esque polishes!

1. China Glaze Cranberry Splash — brilliant bright red
2. Illamasqua Swinger — antique gold
3. Zoya Song — sparkling blue
4. Butter London British Racing Green — deep, dark green
5. Chanel Malice — deep, dark red

What’s your favorite polish for the holiday season?