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Zoya Remove+ Nail Polish Remover Review & Photos

Zoya Remove+ Nail Polish Remover Review & Photos

A Love Letter to Zoya Remove+

Dear Zoya Remove+,

I doubted your prowess once, but I never will again. I thought, "Surely, there are other polish removers that can do just as good of a job... maybe even better... and more readily available." But no, I was wrong. So, so wrong.  Why did I stray?  Why...

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Essie Summer 2010 Collection

Essie Summer 2010 Collection

Fresh for Summer with Essie's Summer Collection

Essie's Summer Collection features six shades of creamy summer colors. They dry pretty fast, and the finish is only slightly glossy, so I used Nubar's Diamont Top Coat (it was the closest one at the time - no real preference!). I liked Knockout Pout and Pretty...

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American Apparel Nail Polish (Summer Peach, Butter, L'Esprit, Malibu Green)

American Apparel Nail Polish (Summer Peach, Butter, L'Esprit, Malibu Green)

American Apparel's Summer Lacquers

Well, four of the five, at least! The lighter shades suffer from some of the same issues that the original shades did--a little streaky at first and need three coats to get a smooth, even look. The other new shade is...

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Milani Liquid Metal Nail Lacquer Collection

Milani Liquid Metal Nail Lacquer Collection

Milani Liquid Metal Intense Color Nail Lacquer Collection

This six-shaded limited edition collection is perfect for summer, and it's even better for the nail polish addict on a budget. Each polish is $4.49 and available at...

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Nubar Sparkles Collection

Nubar Sparkles Collection

Nubar Sparkles Collection

Nubar Sparkles Collection ($49.95) includes eight shades of glitter nail lacquers, most of which have a clear base but a few have a tinted base. I had some really good luck with some of these shades, but I definitely need a little more practice in applying glitter polishes...

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Nubar Night Sky Collection

Nubar Night Sky Collection

It's a Matte, but Shimmered... Night Sky!

Nubar Night Sky Collection ($24.95) is a short 'n sweet collection featuring three shimmer mattes and their Diamont Seal & Shine Quick Dry Top Coat.

  • Midnight is a deep charcoal-black with silver-gray shimmer. Two coats were enough for me to get complete,...

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Nubar Prisms Collection

Nubar Prisms Collection

Nubar Prisms Collection

Nubar Prisms Collection ($59.95 for 8 shades) is a springtime release that features eight shades of holographic nail polish.  These polishes do something fantastic when the light hits them and when your hands are in movement, so the flash photos best show-off the holographic...

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Nubar 2010: Layer 'til Your Heart's Content

Nubar 2010: Layer 'til Your Heart's Content

Nubar 2010: Layer 'til Your Heart's Content

Nubar 2010 ($7.49) is a clear base with glitter flakies suspended in the thick, colorless base.   The flakes are different sizes, and it's definitely something designed to be worn on top of your favorite polishes rather than alone (but no worries, I...

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China Glaze Vintage Vixen Collection (Part 1)

China Glaze Vintage Vixen Collection (Part 1)

China Glaze: Classic Camel, Ingrid, Swing Baby, Goin' My Way, Riveter Rouge, Foxy

China Glaze Vintage Vixen Collection Review, Photos, Swatches (Part 1)

Vintage Vixen includes twelve new shades of polish, ranging from a khaki beige to a midnight blue to a darkened teal. The collection starts shipping...

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China Glaze Vintage Vixen Collection (Part 2)

China Glaze Vintage Vixen Collection (Part 2)

China Glaze Vintage Vixen Collection Review, Photos, Swatches (Part 2)

Here are the other six shades from Vintage Vixen!  Just to recap, the formula rocks here.  It may feel a little thin, but each...

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