LAVlacquer: Review and Swatches

Today I will be showcasing a brand new Indie polish called LAVlacquer. Dij, who runs LAVlacquer just opened up shop on June 5.  Each of her polishes is hand crafted, and the ingredients are never tested on animals. Glitter suspension bases are 5 free and solid colors are 3 free. The thing that drew me to this polish was the incredible uniqueness of each shade and glitter combo.

Full size polishes retail for $8.75 and minis are $4.25. A small price to pay for some really awesome and unique nail polish!

First we have an very unique glitter creation called Just Like Candy.

Just like Candy glitter nail polish reminds us of some tasty candy!!! Tiny yellow hexes are mixed with red glitter bars and gorgeous red hearts. This combo is so much fun and so unique!!!! This polish is made with a clear suspension base so you can place it over any color of your choice or wear it by itself with 3 coats fabulously!!!

*Although not in the description, I had a few green 3d hexes in mine, and one showed up on my index finger. I felt this added to the character of the polish and left it.

• Index finger:  1 coat of Seche base, 1 coat of Julep Charlie, 2 Coats of Just Like Candy, 1 coat of OPI top coat.
• Middle finger: 1 coat of Seche base, 2 coats of Essie Marshmallow, 2 Coats of Just Like Candy, 1 coat of OPI top coat.
• Ring finger: 1 coat of Seche base, 1 coat of BL Union Jack Black, 2 Coats of Just Like Candy, 1 coat of OPI top coat.
• Pinky: 1 coat of Seche base, 2 coats of Just Like Candy, 1 coat of OPI top coat

I loved this polish! It’s so much fun and reminds me of Alice in Wonderland. The base of this polish was easy to work with. I do recommend a quick shake before using as with all glitters of this nature, and I did have to do some fishing for the hearts, also to be expected with glitters that have larger glitters that may sink to the bottom. All the glitters laid flat on my nails after applying OPI top coat. 

Next we have a party in a bottle called Slumber Party.

Slumber Party glitter nail polish (where do I begin?!?!?!) is packed with almost every gorgeous color you can think of !!!! In this polish there are tiny hexes in the colors deep purple, light green, and light blue. Then we have grand hexes in the color Turquoise, illuminating silver and light pink beautiful butterflies!!!!

• Index finger:  1 coat of Seche base with Glitter sandwich using 2 coats of Julep Candy with 1 coat of Slumber Party in the middle.
• Middle finger: 1 coat of Seche base, 2 coats of Essie Marshmallow, 1 Coat of Slumber Party, 1 coat of OPI top coat.
• Ring finger: 1 coat of Seche base, 1 coat of BL Union Black Jack, 1 Coat of Slumber Party, 1 coat of OPI top coat.
• Pinky: 1 coat of Seche base, 2 coats of Slumber Party, 1 coat of OPI top coat

This really is a party in a bottle! So much going on, and oh so pretty!! Just one coat of this polish produced almost opaque coverage, although the base is clear. Definitely shake well before using since this is a very densely packed glitter polish. My favorite in this was the light pink butterflies! Like with Just like Candy, the glitters laid flat after applying a top coat.  I found this easy to apply despite it being so densely packed.

Lastly, we have this holographic masterpiece called Purple Matter.

Purple Matter glitter nail polish is any purple lover’s dream!! Not only does this polish contain specs of beautiful tiny purple hexes but the holographic hexes give off different colors depending on which way they

are turned!!

The first word that comes to mind when seeing this polish for the first time is CAPTIVATING! Seriously, this is one of the most gorgeous non-linear holos I’ve ever seen! The swatches show 1 coat of Seche base, 2 coats of Purple Matter, and 1 coat of OPI topcoat. In the etsy store, this polish is described as being almost indescribable, and it really is! It’s way more beautiful in person, than on camera. This applied smoothly, and dried quick. The formula is on the thicker side and it dries with some texture. This is opaque without the need for a base color.

• If you want your own polish from LAVlacquer you can purchase in the etsy shop HERE.
• Also like the LAVlacquer facebook page!

*I did receive these free of charge with the purpose of reviewing. As always my views and opinions are 100% my own.