I have the pleasure of reviewing the November IPU (Indie Pickup) and PPU (Polish Pickup) for the Lucky 13 Lacquer.
Both - IPU and PPU are happening at the same time, at the same site, and at the time I was writing this post, I could not add a link to the site, as it was not active yet for the preview. I will add the links before event.
Pickup even will be starting this Friday, November 1st, and will end on Monday, November 4th.
November contribution for the IPU is the Lotion of Immortality trio.
I absolutely love Anya's Lotions of Immortality. They absorb in without leaving the greasy feeling, and all that lotions leave behind is the soft, supple, moisturized skin, that will also smell amazing. Her scents are on the point, and all smell amazing, but in the same time, scent is not overpowering. I am sensitive to perfumes, and most will give me a debilitating migraine headache, but I do not have any problems with those.
I have them scattered all over the house, so I can have them on hand wherever I am, no matter what I do, and I also have few jars at work, to protect my hands from drying effect of the hand sanitizer and constant hand washing. I also have a lotion bar there - also from Lucky 13 Lacquer, and prefer it as it have little bit heavier feel, and gives me great protection.
Even my boys are seen to reach for my jars, as they love both - the way they smell, and the way they make their hands nice and soft, without being greasy.
For November, jars contain 20 g of lotion, and here are the descriptions:
> Your Heart, in Exchange for Mine - The burning heart of a star at peace, living happily ever after.
This lotion includes notes of exotic pomegranate, iris flowers, spicy cinnamon, clove and nutmeg with hints of cedar wood.
I love this one, even though there is spicy hint in this lotion, scent is very soft and so very calming. For some reason, it is familiar to me, and it has relaxing effect on me.
> Always Out Captain - We always knew you were amazing!
Strong wood and charming florals. Includes notes of the Captain's wooden cabin, jasmine and rose. Inspired by Captain Shakespeare.
This lotion does have a masculine presence, like a lover's scent left on the pillow... faint and almost gone, love this one on me.
>Babylon Candle - Hold your true love tight and think of home. Citrus, sandalwood and smoke.
Includes notes of earthy sandalwood, bright citrus, peaches and plums with relaxing baby powder and musk.
Even though by the description you would expect a fruity scent, it is not really fruity. It is soft, fresh and clean, and I think my favourite of the three.
Price: $11 for the trio.
Cap: 70 US/ 5 UK.
Inspiration: Stardust - the movie.
Polish Pickup - PPU contribution is this gorgeous, glow in a dark polish, named Heart Of A Star.
I can attest that glow kept me awake for a few hours, as I entertained myself with moving my hands this and that way in a dark, and my Princess was giving me dirty looks, as my moving around kept her awake... poor girl. LOL!
You deserve your every heart desire! with this polish you will own a little piece of the heart of a star, freely and lovingly given, and nothing asked in return, but to know that you love it too.
Polish comes with a clamshell of star and 4 point starburst glitter for hand placing.
NOTE: The glow pigment in the polish can sink to the bottom over time. Turn your bottle upside down for awhile or shake it gently before the use if settling occurs.
Price: $11.
Cap:140 US/ 10 UK.
Inspiration: Stardust the movie (2007).
I prepared two looks, but will show you just one here...
Second will be just for my Instagram account, as this blog site is giving me a hard time about amount photos I post, and the reason for just a couple of photos in last few months... I did try different place for the posts, but did not like a layout... maybe I am just so used to what I have here.
For the look I will show you here, I used the star glitters that come with polish.
I just placed those glitters randomly, mixing the sizes and colors of the glitters in the clamshell.
Afterwards I sealed them with 2 coats of Elemental Ward - Fast dry top coat also by Lucky 13 Lacquer.
I loved this sparkling manicure, and would really look cute for a New Year's Eve. What do you think so, was I right?
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