Vapour Organic Beauty Vernissage 3-Free Nail Lacquer in Looker, Instinct, Trance - pics, swatches, review

Hello, Beautiful!

I have three shades of Vapour Organic Beauty's Vernissage 3-Free Nail Lacquer to share with you in this post: Trance, Looker, and Instinct. The shades Looker and Instinct are pretty cream shades, but the shade Trance is the holographic beauty! Let me know what shade is your favorite; my favorite is Trance!

Check out my pics, swatches, info, and review... click on pics to view them larger.

Vapour Organic Beauty
Vernissage 3-Free Nail Lacquer
Shades: Looker, Instinct, Trance

Pic below shown in direct sunlight. 

Vapour Organic Beauty
Vernissage 3-Free Nail Lacquer
Shade: Looker
This is a deep green shade, although it appears to be black in the photos. Trust me, it's a deep green and looks more green in person than in the photos.

Vapour Organic Beauty
Vernissage 3-Free Nail Lacquer
Shade: Instinct

Vapour Organic Beauty
Vernissage 3-Free Nail Lacquer
Shade: Trance
Since the lighting I use won't show off holographic polishes I am showing this polish in both my studio lighting and outdoor, direct sunlight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vapour Organic Beauty Vernissage 3-Free Nail Lacquer Info & Review:

Cost/Availability: $12.00 (0.25 oz full size). Available on the Vapour Organic Beauty website.

My Rating: 4 out of 5 Kisses

Vapour Vernissage is a highly curated line of nail lacquers. These new classics are chic with enough edge to keep you au courant.

Vernissage is a term artists have used since the days of 19th Century Parisian Salons. The term refers to the night before an art opening, when artists would do frantic last minute touch ups to their canvasses. These vernissages became raucous informal previews for selected patrons and friends of the artist.

Vapour invites you to celebrate in the spirit of a night in Paris; hear the timeless glittering laughter and champagne toasts in Vernissage 3-Free Nail Lacquer.

Vernissage gives you a super glossy shine, is long-wearing, chip resistant and smooth to the touch. Packaged in petite bottles to reduce the amount of unused polish that finds its way to the landfill.

Does NOT contain toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DHB), formaldehyde. This polish is non-toxic, safe for children and moms-to-be, and is cruelty free.

These polishes apply evenly and the creme shades are opaque in 1 to 2 coats. The holographic shade (Trance) needed 3 coats.

Currently available in 9 shades. I have three shades. My favorite is Trance since it's a holographic, and I'm obsessed with holographic polishes, although more sheer than the two creme shades (I used 3 coats instead of 2). The shade Looker is a gorgeous deep green that is practically opaque in one coat. The shade Instinct is a pretty red, although the brush for it was thinner than the other two so applying it wasn't as easy going but still applied nicely. I'd love to see even more shades in the future - including more holographic/shimmer shades.

Don't be shocked when you see the bottles in person; they are small. They look like mini's you may see in a Birchbox or something, but they still contain enough polish to last you a long time. Plus, how many times have you used up an entire bottle of nail polish? I will say that I think for the size they are pricey, which is why I rated them a 4 out of 5 instead of a 5 out of 5 Kisses. The formula, being a "healthy" nail polish, helps make up for the price a bit. If I were to buy shades in the future they'd have to be unique in some way to make me want to spend $12 on a mini bottle of polish, but that's just me.

This is a line of polishes I'd recommend checking out. Let me know what shade is your favorite!

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of these polishes? Have you tried them or would you like to? What shade do you like best? Discuss in the comments below.

Green Grab Bag - February 2012

Hello, Beautiful!

Have you heard of Green Grab Bag? It's another monthly beauty sampling program, with a focus on the best natural, organic and vegan skin, hair, makeup, fragrance and more -- all for $15 a month with free shipping. This is my first Green Grab Bag and I'm really impressed. You get a really great value, at least this bag was, and a great selection of products/brands to try out. I also like that there is a coupon code for everything in your bag, so if you do want to purchase more from the brand (not just that item, but anything they offer - as most coupon codes are good on the entire purchase), you'll get a discount. Check out everything I received in the photos below.

For more information on Green Grab Bag, or to sign up and start receiving your own Green Grab Bag each month, CLICK HERE. $15 per month, or sign up for a year and save 20% ($145 for a year).

February 2012 Green Grab Bag













The Included Info Card:

Shipment Quick Stats:

• Value of this month's Green Grab Bag: $58.34 (value is approximate)
• Total # of Items Received: 7
• # of makeup items: 3
• # of nail items: 0
• # of skincare items: 1
• # of body care items: 3
• # of hair care items: 0
• # of fragrance items: 0
• # of other items: 0

Now I'll break it down, product-by-product...

VAPOUR ORGANIC BEAUTY Aura Multi Use Blush in Spark

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: This product wasn't listed on my info card, I'm happy to have this item because the value alone pays for the entire grab bag, and then some!
• MY THOUGHTS: This is a full sized product - which is great to receive in my first Green Grab Bag. I'm new to the Vapour brand, but this seems like a great product. Good creamy texture. The shade I received, Spark, is a really pretty coral-like pink. So pretty!
• FULL SIZE: 0.34 oz @ $28.00 -- there was a coupon code for 20% off your purchase on the Vapour website with code SUB20
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.34 oz (full sized item)
• VALUE: $28.00

 

GOURMET BODY TREATS Chocolate Bon Bons

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: You'll be sweet enough to eat when you slather on one of these adorable 100% pure organic cocoa butter hearts. A treat for the body and senses.
• MY THOUGHTS: I wasn't sure what this product was used for at first; then I found out they melt onto your skin to use like you would lotion. At least that's what I'm assuming from what I read on their website. They do smell good, like chocolate but not as good as some chocolate scents I've smelled. I haven't used them yet, but plan to try them out in the future. I didn't get the heart shaped bon bon's but I did get the flower shaped ones. They also say that since these melt in the summer (they'll melt over 82 degrees), they don't ship in the summer.
• FULL SIZE: 4 Bon Bons @ $19.99 -- there was a coupon code for 20% off storewide with code apricot
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 2 Bon Bons
• VALUE: $9.99

  










NAKED EYE BEAUTY Rose Tinted Lip Balm

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Get a hint of rosey lip color with this vegan, all-natural tinted lip balm that can also be used to give cheeks a healthy glow.
• MY THOUGHTS: The color swatched really pretty; sheer rosey color. The scent, however, is a little heavy for my liking, so I didn't use this on my lips. I'll probably give this away, even though it seems really nice. I'm just really sensitive to scents.
• FULL SIZE: unsure of size @ $8.00 -- there was a coupon code for 15% off your order at their Etsy store with code APRICOT15
• SIZE I RECEIVED: unsure of size, but it is full sized (full sized item)
• VALUE: $8.00

 

ARTISAN NATURALS Soothing Aloe Face Cleanser

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: A mild skin wash for all skin types. Sulfate free and gentle.
• MY THOUGHTS: I have to admit that this sample bottle was not very practical. It was really difficult to squeeze, almost impossible. I thought that maybe there was a seal, so I unscrewed the cap, but no seal to be found. It was just too hard of a bottle to squeeze out of the cleanser. There was a light fragrance to this, but with all the skincare I'm testing I don't know if I'll get around to using this anytime soon. Possibly in the future though! In addition to the coupon code, there was a card in there for $10 off your order. I won't post the code in case it is unique and can only be used once.
• FULL SIZE: 4 fl oz @ $25.00 -- there was a coupon code for 20% off your entire order on their website with code APRICOT
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 1 fl oz
• VALUE: $6.25

   

 

OVERALL BEAUTY MINERALS Eye Shadow in the shade China Doll

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Rich, luxurious color that goes on and stays on is the trademark of these heavily pigmented shadows.
• MY THOUGHTS: I really like the color I received; it's a pretty pink with lots of sparkle (even though you can't see the pretty sparkle in the photos). I liked the formula too; it's a brand I'd like to check out further.
• FULL SIZE: 5 gram jar @ $7.99; 10 gram jar @ $11.99 -- there was a coupon for 10% off your first order of $30 or more with coupon code APRICOT
• SIZE I RECEIVED: I'm not 100% sure, but I believe it's a sample jar
• VALUE: $1.50

 

 

SOAPYLAYNE Relaxing Herbal Bath Tea

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: A lovely mixture of herbal teas, including Lavender, Rose Petals, Chamomile, and Calendula creates not only an amazing scent, but also a very soothing, spa like bath.
• MY THOUGHTS: I'm not a tea drinker, but I may give a tea bath a try. Problem is I rarely have time to take a bath; I'm a shower gal. My husband, however, has already said he'll take it. So looks like he'll be using this. Smells relaxing, but for sure a tea scent (if that makes sense?). 
• FULL SIZE: 1 tea packet @ $4.00 -- there was a coupon for 15% off your order on their Etsy store with coupon code apricot
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 1 tea packet (full sized item)
• VALUE: $4.00

PURE PLANT SPA Aromatic Body Lotion

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Nourishing vitamin-rich, bioactive body lotions made, with certified organic botanical extracts, plant derived ingredients and extraordinary essential oil aromas.
• MY THOUGHTS: I didn't open this sample up because I don't have my sample containers ready to use yet, and I didn't want to waste this. I got the Mandarin Orange + Grapefruit, which sounds like it would smell really refreshing. Looking forward to trying this.
• FULL SIZE: 8.5 oz @ $21.00 -- there was a coupon code for 20% off all products on their website with coupon code PPS20
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.24 fl oz
• VALUE: $0.60

Let me know what you think...

Did you receive a Green Grab Bag this month? If so, what are your thoughts on your bag? Feel free to leave a link below to your Green Grab Bag blog post. Discuss in the comments below.