Vegan Finds: Soulstice Spa nail polish review + Swatches

For the past few weeks I've been testing polishes from a vegan & cruelty-free brand called Soulstice Spa.

They are USA based and "non-toxic, 3FREE color + shine ---- free of toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate".

The three colors shown are from the Fall 2011 collection!

Left to Right: LA, South Beach & Telluride

LA: Stars & sparkle; glitter dust.

South Beach: Sheer white, sleek and modern.

Telluride: Ethereal, crisp light green shine.

POLISH BREAKDOWN

Coverage/Color-off:

• Great consistency- Not runny or too thick.
• Two coats to get good coverage.
• High shine (similar to a gel treatment)

Price:

• Canada $8.50 from nailpolishcanada
• USA $8.00 from soulsticespa 

I loved the mix of Glitter sizes in LA.
I found that they were easier to remove with a base underneath.

 COMBO: LA & Telluride

I think that South Beach applied like a dream: Smoothly!

This is a color that I would not usually rock but it I'm starting to like it on my skin tone.

Two Coats of South Beach.

Overall I would give these polishes great high marks. They could definitely rival the non-vegan polishes on the market. As for the price, $8.00/ $8.50 is very reasonable for a cruelty-free polish.

Mary Kay Limited-edition Redefining Elegance Nail Lacquers

I can't tell you how excited I was when I got this collection in the mail. 

The nail transition has started!

Bye bye neon brights! Hello rich elegant hues!

Mary Kay has come out with a sophisticated Limited-Edition Nail Lacquers just in time for Fall 2011. 

This was my first time playing with Mary Kay polishes and thankfully I'm pleased!

Check out the new colors from the line:

Lavish Sable

 Plush Plum

Gold Leaf  

Each shade costs $10.00 and are available until December 15, 2011.

3 words to sum them up:

• Creamy 
• Pigmented 
• True to Color

WITH FLASH

NO FLASH

Last but not least my Fall Mani <3 using Lavish Sable!

I'm in love!

Which one is your Favorite?

Nail of the Day: OPI Extravaganza

Isn't this glitter fab!! 

OPI Extravaganza is a bold, orange glitter polish with added silver sparkle which was a part of the OPI Burlesque collection back in Winter 2010.

Here is a different pic with flash:

What do you think?

eBeauty.ca sells Butter London nail polishes!!

For the past few years, I've seen swatches of Butter London nail polishes on UK blogs. Not only do they have an amazing color range but their natural nail care philosophy is truly amazing. They promise that their polishes are 3 Free:

No Formaldehyde

No toluene

No DBP (Phthales)

 Guess what!
Now Canadian Girls like myself have access to Butter London through eBeauty.ca

I'm wearing JAFFA which is inspired by Jaffa Oranges.

This is definitely the it color for this summer!

Do you need some more convincing?

Check out these pictures!

Gorgeous!

Remember eBeauty.ca has FREE shipping on orders over $25.00.

So ladies would you wear this color?

How to Remove Shellac, Glitter and Artistic Colour Gloss Nail Polish tutorial

I love wearing nail polish... but I hate the removal. For years, I avoided polishes with serious glitter or anything with gel. Gel required extra time at the salon for removal. One salon quoted me "$15.00 for soak off removal".

Are you serious?!?
That's the cost of 5 Sally Hansen nail polishes..haha.

NOTD: Im Green with Envy for that Party of Five

 I have no idea how to name a nail of the day post.
Hopefully Ill get better as I post more :D

Isn't this combo gorgeous!! 

Remember my recent nail polish Haul?
I used Sally Hansen's Green with Envy with Wet n Wild Party of Five glitters!

I started with two coats of Green with Envy, then two coats of WnW Part of Five glitters over it. FYI* I didn't use a top coat.

So far my mani has lasted almost 2 weeks! 

I have nooo idea why but anything that's Sally Hansen or WnW never comes off...which is a huge plus.

The two colors I used:

Thanks for reading :D