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Essie Super Bossa Nova w/ Sally Hansen Pumpkin Spice

Essie Super Bossa Nova, Pumpkin Spice
Essie Super Bossa Nova, Pumpkin Spice

It seems too early for a Halloween polish, but it appears that Sally Hansen’s new Pumpkin Spice is just that.  Maybe it’s more of a general fall polish?  But with “pumpkin” in the name, and orange glitter in the bottle, it makes me think of fake cobwebs and white plastic vampire teeth.

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Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Mystic Lilac and Concrete: Best Together

Mystic Lilac and Concrete
Mystic Lilac and Concrete

I know these polishes have been out for a while.  I bought them back in October when I was doing some business travel, but I just saw them again at the WalGreen’s down the street from our house, so I thought I would swatch them while they’re still available.

I started with Mystic Lilac, and only after I painted it on did I remember the problem with this one: it’s pretty sheer.  Continue reading Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Mystic Lilac and Concrete: Best Together

Sally Hansen Gentle Blossom – Swatch

Sally Hansen Gentle Blossom
Sally Hansen Gentle Blossom

I just found a new Sally Hansen display when I was in WalGreen’s, for the Nailgrowth Miracle line.  A lot of the colors seemed to be … brownish.  Seriously, it seemed like there was a lot of taupe-y going on.  Gentle Blossom definitely stood out as the most spring-like and vibrant, although I think there was also a kind of lavender color, too.  At first I hesitated and put this one down, but it has an interesting shimmer that made me come back for it.  Keep reading for swatches!

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