3 Empties: Krafty Gurll Designs Gloss It Top Coat, Fortune Cookie Soap Body Wash and Sunny's Triple Thick Body Cream

Greetings and Nailutations,

It's another installment of 3 empties, where I review 3 products I have used up and express my opinion on how well they worked, how well they smelled, their packaging and if I'd make a repeat purchase.

The first product is a fast drying top coat from Krafty Gurl Designs called Gloss It!  Gloss It! creates a fantastic shine, doesn't smear nail art and is UV resistant.  I originally received this as a press sample with a review of one of her duos.

Smell Test:  smells like polish.
Feel Test fast drying
Packaging Test:  easy application.
Buy Again:  I loved the shine on Gloss It.  It didn't dry as fast as a few other indie brands I am currently using, but the fact it does't smear nail art is always a reason to come back to Gloss It!

The next product I used up was from Fortune Cookie Soap.  What is it? You ask...well the label disintegrated in the shower...I know our water is hard, but I'm pretty sure the label should be a little more water proof.  Right?  This was the Body Wash in the scent of 'Tis The Season To Be Mary.  Yes....I know I am still using up the massive amounts of products from the Winter line, but when things are 50% off, you can't blame me for going a little nuts.  It has a flowery fruit smell.

Smell Test: fruity and refreshing
Feel or Look Test: Foams and bubbles up easily with the use of a loofah - love the actual product.
Packaging: I was a litte disappointed that the Body Wash label dissolves in the shower.  It should withstand any water damage...it's body wash.  Aside from the label, the bottle was easy to use.
Buy Again:  I will most likely pass on future Body Wash products from Fortune Cookie Soap, unless the label changes.  But there are plenty of other products I love from them (soap, whipped creams).

The last product was a product that was in Sunny's Body Products Exclusive Spring Box.  I was looking forward to the Spring Box because all the scents were described as clean - and I love clean scents.

Smell Test:  soft, clean floral scent, with almost a smell of candy.

Feel or Look Test: made my hands soft and moisturized.

Packaging: it came in a 1 oz plastic bottle.  The only thing I struggled with was trying to get all the product out when it was almost gone.  I had to open the lid to dip a finger in.  Must use all the lotion!  

Buy Again: Yes, but I will explore other scents as well since she carries over 400!

Have you tried any of these products?  What are your thoughts?

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails

301 Blog posts - Let's Celebrate!

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I just hit 301 blog posts.  Let's celebrate!  My new non-nail obsession is Fortune Cookie Soap products and I just happen to have an extra summer box!

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Girlosity Cosmetics Summer Time Cocktails Swatch and Review Part 2

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press Sample*
Today I have the 2nd half of the new collection from Girlosity Cosmetics.  The collection is called Summer Time Cocktails Collection and each polish is named after a fun refreshing cocktail beverage.  The Summer Time Cocktails Collection consists of 8 polishes, 3 crellies, 4 jellies and a shimmery top coat.  The first half was in a previous blog post.

Now let's get to some swatches!

Girlosity Cosmetics Summer Time Cocktails Swatch and Review Part 1

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press Sample*
Today I have a new collection from Girlosity Cosmetics.  The collection is called Summer Time Cocktails Collection and each polish is named after a fun refreshing cocktail beverage.  The Summer Time Cocktails Collection consists of 8 polishes, 3 crellies, 4 jellies and a shimmery top coat.  I'll be sharing the first half of the collection in this post.

Now let's get to some swatches!

Drip Drop Nail Paint's Golden Oldies Collection Swatch and Review

Greetings and Nailutations!

*Blogger Package*
Today I have the Golden Oldies Collection from Drip Drop Nail Paint.  The collection includes 4 crellies with micro-flakies and gold shimmer and a flakie bomb.  As with all Drip Drop Nail Paint, polishes they are 3-free and have creamy formula.  Be sure to follow Drip Drop Nail Paint on instagram for up to date information on restocks (some of these babies are currently sold out).

Now let's get to some swatches.

Born Pretty Stamping Plate BP-17 Review

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press Sample*
Today I will be sharing a product that I received from Born Pretty Store, which is an online store that sells nail art supplies, tools, polish, decals, and even home goods and clothes!  Born Pretty carries affordable products and you can purchase in bulk as well.

The product I am reviewing today is the Elegant Flower Nail Art Stamp Template Image BP-17 Plate (item: 17262).  It contains 4 separate designs that are floral related.  All plates from Born Pretty Store arrive with a blue protective film.  It is easily peeled off to reveal the images etched into the plate.

Now let's get to some manis!

Jamberry Jammin' Swatch, Review and Nail Art

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Gift*
Today I am going to review a polish made by Jamberry.  Jamberry is known for making nail wraps, but also make polish too.  I was invited to a Jamberry party and ended up purchasing some as a gift to one of my sisters (she loves them).  I personally paint my nails too often to make it worth the cost of using nail wraps.  The Jamberry consultant provided this polish as a gift to me, so I decided I would review it since I had not tried this brand before.  Jamberry polish is 5-free so it doesn't contain the harsh chemicals that can be found in some polish.

Now let's get to some manis!

Jammin' is a metallic purple that takes on a completely different look in filtered light vs natural daylight.  I did have to be soft with the brush as it is the type of polish that leaves brush marks.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat (1st, 3rd and 4th photos in filtered light).

When I acquire a new polish there are always things I check for...stamping ability and if it can water marble.  The first test I did was stamping.  Jammin' stamped perfectly and I was impressed with how well is stamped.  Photos show 2 coats of Jenna and the Giant Peach from Jenna Hipp as a base stamped with Jammin' from Jamberry using What's Up Nails Creative Shop Stamper and FUN05 Stamping Plate all topped with a GirlyBits Cosmetics Polish Matte'rs Top Coat.

The last test is water marbling.  I started off with a neon yellow base (Citrus Dream from Kandi Lacquer) and wrapped my skin in Lickity Split Latex Mani Mask by Ellagee, then used Gem Glam Top Coat from Dream Polish and Jamberry's Jammin' to water marble.  It worked really well and I love how the look ended up.  Top coat is Gem Glam Top Coat from Dream Polish.

Loves: I love that Jamberry polishes can stamp and water marble.  Not all polishes work well with those types of techniques.  The formula was easy to work with and I also love that it is 5-free so it doesn't contain some of the harsh chemicals that can be found in polish.

Wishes:  I wish Jamberry polish was a little more wallet friendly.  They retail for $15 for a 12mL  (typical bottles carry 15mL) while most indies are anywhere from $7-16 for a 15mL.

Have you ever tried Jamerry?  Were you happy with the experience?

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails