Not that it matters with the chemicals I ingest, but those things are nasty and should have been outlawed by now. But I heard they were only phasing them out.
The same chemical that they used widely on childrens toys in the 70s and in production of pvc.
Anything from the US should be 3 free anyway by now. Might not be long before the majority of manufacturers stop using these chemicals.
Exactly! Isn't formaldehyde used for pickling dead bodies? I wonder what it does to nails...
I certainly don't notice my 3-free polishes being any less effective than the ones that do contain them, they're mostly better. So god knows why they have to put them in nail varnish at all.
Thanks very interesting. Ive never even thought 2 check what is in the nail varnish...is that really bad? Lol. I used seche vite on some rimmel nail varnish and it worked brilliantly. Stayed put 4 days, no chips, hard as anything and super shiny!! Does rimmel contain these big 3? Maybe thats more compatible with seche vite?!
Thanks very interesting. Ive never even thought 2 check what is in the nail varnish...is that really bad? Lol. I used seche vite on some rimmel nail varnish and it worked brilliantly. Stayed put 4 days, no chips, hard as anything and super shiny!! Does rimmel contain these big 3? Maybe thats more compatible with seche vite?!
I don't think it's worth worrying about really, but yes, I'm pretty sure Rimmel contains the big 3 chemicals.
I'm now finding loads of nail varnishes I want to get my hands on but am not having much luck!!
I'm really wanting the opi miss universe collection, as I think all those colours look stunning!
I also want the opi Katy perry 'the one that got away' polish.
I also want the china glaze magnetix collection when that is released.
I could go on!!!
Honestly, I wasn't this obsessed until I discovered this thread and the various blogs that have been linked from here!!
I'm now finding loads of nail varnishes I want to get my hands on but am not having much luck!!
I'm really wanting the opi miss universe collection, as I think all those colours look stunning!
I also want the opi Katy perry 'the one that got away' polish.
I also want the china glaze magnetix collection when that is released.
I could go on!!!
Honestly, I wasn't this obsessed until I discovered this thread and the various blogs that have been linked from here!!
I know, my interest in nail varnish and my collection have increased dramatically since following this thread. A year ago, I only had two OPI polishes, I now have 9! I have to be careful though, as I am on a budget so rarely get to buy nail varnish.
I got the leighton denny khaki collection the other day! Really want it now!! Its sat in the sorting office because a couple of bottles didnt fit in our letter box.¬¬
Hey there, just thought I'd share a budget tip.
I went in to Poundland the other day to get some nail buffers (4 for a pound bargain) and they had some nail polishes by Sally Hansen and Revlon in there.
I bought this one http://www.body-soulbeauty.com/2010/05/sally-hansen-hd-spectrum.html which is pretty good for a quid. Also in TKMax they have OPI varnishes at bargain prices
Hey there, just thought I'd share a budget tip.
I went in to Poundland the other day to get some nail buffers (4 for a pound bargain) and they had some nail polishes by Sally Hansen and Revlon in there.
I bought this one http://www.body-soulbeauty.com/2010/05/sally-hansen-hd-spectrum.html which is pretty good for a quid. Also in TKMax they have OPI varnishes at bargain prices
Cheers for this tip, was just finding this thread to find recommendations for new nail varnish brands I can buy in shops (don't have a credit card, so can't purchase online) as I want to try some other brands, but will definitely be going into TK Maxx on Monday instead to see if they have any in!
I'm feeling a bit of an aversion to glitter at the moment, which has surprised me! Maybe I've overdosed over the last few weeks. I've been wanting to wear pretty pastels and things recently. My latest purchase (via Amazon) arrived today - China Glaze For Audrey, which is the same colour as a Tiffany's box. It looks so pretty!
I've only just found my way to this forum (hello everyone!) and I'm very glad to hear I'm not the only person with a ridiculous obsession with nail varnish.
Last time I counted, 2 yrs ago, I had 82 and I've added lots since then so I must be way over a hundred now. I've made a new resolution though...one in one out...in an attempt to stop the collection growing anymore.
Wearing GOSH 549 at the moment, which I was shocked to see selling on ebay for £30 a bottle the other day (having paid <£5 for mine). Was going to buy a spare bottle but even I'm not mad enough to pay that.
Wearing GOSH 549 at the moment, which I was shocked to see selling on ebay for £30 a bottle the other day (having paid <£5 for mine). Was going to buy a spare bottle but even I'm not mad enough to pay that.
I had to look that polish up to see what all the fuss is about OMG I want it!!! (not enough to pay £30 for it though)
I've only just found my way to this forum (hello everyone!) and I'm very glad to hear I'm not the only person with a ridiculous obsession with nail varnish.
Last time I counted, 2 yrs ago, I had 82 and I've added lots since then so I must be way over a hundred now. I've made a new resolution though...one in one out...in an attempt to stop the collection growing anymore.
Wearing GOSH 549 at the moment, which I was shocked to see selling on ebay for £30 a bottle the other day (having paid <£5 for mine). Was going to buy a spare bottle but even I'm not mad enough to pay that.
I just knew without having to look that'd be the GOSH holographic haha. I LOVE that but never saw it till after it was discontinued. I wanted a bottle but I can't spend that much for it Do the pictures do it justice?
I just knew without having to look that'd be the GOSH holographic haha. I LOVE that but never saw it till after it was discontinued. I wanted a bottle but I can't spend that much for it Do the pictures do it justice?
No, honestly, it's ten times prettier than it looks in the photos. I sit and stare at it sometimes. How sad?
I have a pink Virgin Vie one that's just as stunning. Unfortunately that's discontinued as well. Why do they do that when something's so popular?
No, honestly, it's ten times prettier than it looks in the photos. I sit and stare at it sometimes. How sad?
I have a pink Virgin Vie one that's just as stunning. Unfortunately that's discontinued as well. Why do they do that when something's so popular?
Urgh..I'm so tempted...if it's prettier than the piccie it may just be worth it I looked up the spectraflair thing...seems like a pain to get a hold of I have seen some other makes on ebay but again, don't know how far the piccies can be trusted.
I bought petrol in the water today, and I have to say it is an asolute stunner. I wish I hadn't held out so long.
I've never seen any in the UK, unless something like a holo glitter topcoat would do, that you could put over another colour. It won't be totally even, but it would still have the holo effect. Models Own do one called Juicy Jules, and there's a new Barry M one (with the holo silver lid) which I can't remember the name of. I haven't tried the Barry M one, but Juicy Jules is nice enough. Let me see if I can find any photos of it on my hard drive.
Urgh..I'm so tempted...if it's prettier than the piccie it may just be worth it I looked up the spectraflair thing...seems like a pain to get a hold of I have seen some other makes on ebay but again, don't know how far the piccies can be trusted.
I bought petrol in the water today, and I have to say it is an asolute stunner. I wish I hadn't held out so long.
Is that the Andrea Fulerton one? That's on my wishlist (along with one or two others )
I've never seen any in the UK, unless something like a holo glitter topcoat would do, that you could put over another colour. It won't be totally even, but it would still have the holo effect. Models Own do one called Juicy Jules, and there's a new Barry M one (with the holo silver lid) which I can't remember the name of. I haven't tried the Barry M one, but Juicy Jules is nice enough. Let me see if I can find any photos of it on my hard drive.
Thanks! I've just put on Nails Inc Warwick Avenue.
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The same chemical that they used widely on childrens toys in the 70s and in production of pvc.
Anything from the US should be 3 free anyway by now. Might not be long before the majority of manufacturers stop using these chemicals.
Formaldehyde especially..... Liquid cancer!!!
I certainly don't notice my 3-free polishes being any less effective than the ones that do contain them, they're mostly better. So god knows why they have to put them in nail varnish at all.
I don't think it's worth worrying about really, but yes, I'm pretty sure Rimmel contains the big 3 chemicals.
Isn't it? I love it. I haven't made up my ring yet, but I have a Peridot cabochon ready to go, once I get it glued down.
I'm really wanting the opi miss universe collection, as I think all those colours look stunning!
I also want the opi Katy perry 'the one that got away' polish.
I also want the china glaze magnetix collection when that is released.
I could go on!!!
Honestly, I wasn't this obsessed until I discovered this thread and the various blogs that have been linked from here!!
I know, my interest in nail varnish and my collection have increased dramatically since following this thread. A year ago, I only had two OPI polishes, I now have 9! I have to be careful though, as I am on a budget so rarely get to buy nail varnish.
I went in to Poundland the other day to get some nail buffers (4 for a pound bargain) and they had some nail polishes by Sally Hansen and Revlon in there.
I bought this one http://www.body-soulbeauty.com/2010/05/sally-hansen-hd-spectrum.html which is pretty good for a quid. Also in TKMax they have OPI varnishes at bargain prices
Cheers for this tip, was just finding this thread to find recommendations for new nail varnish brands I can buy in shops (don't have a credit card, so can't purchase online) as I want to try some other brands, but will definitely be going into TK Maxx on Monday instead to see if they have any in!
Last time I counted, 2 yrs ago, I had 82 and I've added lots since then so I must be way over a hundred now. I've made a new resolution though...one in one out...in an attempt to stop the collection growing anymore.
Wearing GOSH 549 at the moment, which I was shocked to see selling on ebay for £30 a bottle the other day (having paid <£5 for mine). Was going to buy a spare bottle but even I'm not mad enough to pay that.
I had to look that polish up to see what all the fuss is about OMG I want it!!! (not enough to pay £30 for it though)
I certainly won't be able to afford to replace it when the bottle runs out. So this is my next project...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfhKccksNhc
I just knew without having to look that'd be the GOSH holographic haha. I LOVE that but never saw it till after it was discontinued. I wanted a bottle but I can't spend that much for it
No, honestly, it's ten times prettier than it looks in the photos. I sit and stare at it sometimes. How sad?
I have a pink Virgin Vie one that's just as stunning. Unfortunately that's discontinued as well. Why do they do that when something's so popular?
Urgh..I'm so tempted...if it's prettier than the piccie it may just be worth it
I bought petrol in the water today, and I have to say it is an asolute stunner. I wish I hadn't held out so long.
Is that the Andrea Fulerton one? That's on my wishlist (along with one or two others
Thanks! I've just put on Nails Inc Warwick Avenue.