Rediscovery: Nurive CoreVital Retinol Cream for 2026

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Nurive CoreVital Retinol Cream is an effective and affordable cruelty-free retinol-based cream that I first discovered two or three years ago, and that I rediscovered recently. I regularly use retinol creams, and love finding effective and affordable versions, whenever possible. I have been using it nightly for a few months and forgot how much I really liked this one!

This retinol cream gently encourages skin cell turnover while nourishing, hydrating and smoothing the skin. It helps fade sun spots after extended use, and it is formulated with sensitive skin in mind. My skin is acclimated to retinol-based products because I use them regularly, and therefore there was no break-in period for me with this gentle retinol cream. However, It is always a good idea to patch test retinol products before using them on your whole face, and it is always a good idea to have your doctor evaluate your skin before using a product that exfoliates the skin. Suspicious dark spots and moles should be evaluated to make sure that they aren't cancerous or pre-cancerous since it would be a very bad idea to apply exfoliating products to those areas. Furthermore, it is very important to use a high SPF sunscreen on the skin when using products such as retinol since they leave the skin more vulnerable, and therefore one needs to further protect the skin. My skin doesn't peel or become dry with this retinol cream, and instead it looks refreshed and luminous.

According to Nurive,

CoreVital™ Retinol Cream is one of Nurive's CoreVital line that encapsulates our core vision of what luxury skincare can and will be: Skincare for all.

With sensitive skin in mind, we carefully formulated CoreVital Retinol Cream with gentle ingredients.

Features:

• Retinol: Helps relieve wrinkles
• Cica: Soothes irritated skin.
• Okra & Squalane: Hydrates skin.
• Tocopherol: Antioxidant & anti-aging.
• Clean and Ethical Beauty.
• Certified Vegan, Cruelty Free, Carbon Free by Carbon Fund.

Caution: For external use only. Keep away from direct contact with eyes, and avoid direct sunlight when applied. Immediately stop using and consult a doctor if skin becomes red, swollen and/or itchy during use. Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature.

Overall Assessment: This is so effective and affordable, and I am so happy to be using it again.

$21.99 for 1.69 oz. from Nurive and their Amazon Store (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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Wishing You a Very Happy New Year!

December 2025 Empties for the Face, Body and Hair

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During the busy month of December, I managed to finish up 5 full-size products, and would happily use all of them again. I finished up 2 face products, 2 body products and 1 hair product. 

Y'OUR Cleanser (Available from Y'OUR Skincare and their Amazon Store): This cleanser is a very gentle and lightly lathering, and it thoroughly cleans without ever stripping my skin. It rinses clean and leaves my skin soft and comfortable. Additionally, it is fragrance-free, nourishing and leaves my skin lightly hydrated. It is gentle enough to use morning and night. Purchase Again? I am swimming in facial cleansers right now, but I would happily use this one again!

Dieux Skin Instant Angel Lipid Rich Facial Moisturizer ($45.00 for 50ml and $78.00 for 100ml. from Dieux and Sephora): This is a thoughtfully created cruelty-free and vegan moisturizer that is richly moisturizing. It is a peptide and ceramide-rich formulation that is barrier-supportive and immensely moisturizing for dehydrated skin and skin with a compromised barrier. It is rich and thick, and yet it melts into the skin quickly leaving behind an ethereal glow. It is fragrance-free, with no detectable aroma, and it makes the skin feel so soft, smooth and supple. If you have acne-prone skin, this cream will likely be too rich for you, and you might want to try Dieux Air Angel Gel Cream instead. However, if you have dry or dehydrated skin, then this lipid-rich moisturizer is truly heavenly! Purchase Again? I have too many open face creams to purchase another one right now, but I love this moisturizer and will happily use it again in the future!

Renpure Oat Milk & Ceramides Sensitive Skin Body Wash ($7.50 for 24 oz. and $14.99 for a 2-pack from iHerb, Amazon): This is a lightly fragranced body wash that boasts a very satisfying lather and it leaves skin soft and moisturized, rather than dry and irritated. This body wash is perfect for anyone, but it is formulated especially for people with sensitive skin. It has become my very favorite body wash. It is emollient and delectable, and it rinses clean without any sort of residue. Purchase Again? Without any hesitation. This is currently my very favorite body wash!

TOA WATERS Liquid Bath Bomb in Lockwood Forest ($8.50- $10.99 for 50ml from TOA WATERS, Macy's, TOA WATERS Amazon Store, and ETSY): is a pretty enchanted scent, a truly luxurious to experience in the bath. TOA WATERS describes the Lockwood Forest scent as "Earthy and natural. Infused with Oakmoss, Amber, Vanilla, Sage, and Lavender." It is calming, warm and creamy and utterly delectable. It is moisturizing, rather than drying and it feels utterly luxurious against the skin. Each bottle will give you two wonderful bubble baths, and they are perfect for the cold weather and after a long day on your feet. Purchase Again? I will happily use this again and again!

Herbatint Permanent Haircolor Gel in Light Golden Chestnut 5D ($17.49 from Herbatint, Amazon, iHerb, Walmart):  For many years I used drugstore brand at-home hair dyes, but the last couple of times that I did I noticed that my scalp became dry and irritated. I decided to try something a little different, and I kept seeing Herbatint Permanent Hair Color Gel, and I decided to try it. This Italian brand, founded in 1970, is cruelty-free, vegan and it has a wide range of colors from which to choose. I have naturally curly dark brown hair that naturally lightens up in the summer, and therefore during the cooler months I tried their Light Chestnut 5N, and for the summer I tried their Light Golden Chestnut 5D, and both are stunning shades.

I mixed the hair color gel and the developer until it became a thick gel that was uniform in color. I carefully brushed it from roots to tips and then left it on for 40 minutes. This formula was tested on sensitive skin, and it definitely did not irritate, burn or tingle my scalp. I rinsed it out after 40 minutes and then applied their wonderful Royal Cream Conditioner– which comes with the hair color. This conditioner is lightweight and yet incredibly emollient and moisturizing. When I was done my hair was uniformly a gorgeous chestnut shade, but it was darker than on the box since my hair was quite dark to start with. 

This formula neither dries out my scalp, nor my hair, and the color lasts for a few months before I need a touch up.

Herbatint encourages mixing shades to customize your hair color, and they also suggest that you can mix up just a small amount if you only need to do root-touch up. Whether you have any grey hair you seek to cover, or just roots that differ from the rest of your color, then just doing a root touch-up makes a lot of sense. I don't have much grey hair, but there are some strands here and there, and this does an excellent job of covering them. Purchase Again? I already have!

Overall Assessment: I was pleased to recycle 5 containers in the month of December, and would happily use all of these products again. What did you use up, toss out, give away or return in December? Any serious discoveries or duds to report?

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Top 20 Beauty & Health Resolutions to Consider for 2026

Each year I think about the top skincare tips that I plan to implement– or recommit to doing– and while some remain the same from year to year– given their importance– old ideas also give way to new ones. Here are the things that I resolve to continue to do, or to start doing in 2026.

1) Always Wear a Sunscreen: It might not be sunny outside, but your skin still needs SPF protection. We are not exempt from excessive UV exposure even during the cold months of the year. There are so many high quality sunscreens on the market that will not disturb your makeup, and that offer UVA and UVB protection. I was told by a dermatologist here in Los Angeles, who treats skin cancer on a daily basis, that one should never step foot outside without using a minimum SPF 30 on all exposed areas of the skin 12 months of the year. I apply sunscreen to my face, neck, décolleté and hands in the rain or shine. Tip: Check the expiration date on all of your sunscreens, and toss and replace those that have expired.

2) Do Wear Sunglasses: Protect your eyes and the delicate area around them. Skin cancer and melanoma are real concerns, and the delicate skin around your eyes is quite vulnerable to the rays of the sun.  Furthermore, excessive exposure ages the skin, and therefore bigger sunglasses that cover more surface area will definitely also help to stave-off unwanted premature fine lines and wrinkles.

3) Drink Plenty of Water: We all know that staying hydrated is very important, and drinking plenty of water is the best way to achieve this. Carrying a water bottle around with you is a great way to keep your body hydrated, and it also helps to flush out toxins, and this often translates to a much brighter complexion.

4) Get Plenty of Sleep: We all know that getting good sleep is vital to good health, and that sleep deprivation can wreak havoc on the body. So much happens in the body while we sleep, and often times things like puffy eyes, dark circles, a sallow complexion, fine lines and dull skin are a result of sleep deprivation. Rather than buying piles of products to treat each of these concerns, consider getting more sleep and let your body heal itself. Think about addressing the cause rather than treating the symptoms. It is also a very good idea to consult your doctor since there could be health concerns at issue.

5) Clean Your Makeup Brushes and Beauty Sponges Regularly: Using your beauty blender sponges and makeup brushes on a daily basis means that they obviously become dirty, but they also can harbor all sorts of bacteria that can cause breakouts and infections. Get in the habit of thoroughly cleaning them frequently to avoid contaminating the makeup that they touch, and your skin.

6) Sanitize Your Cell Phone: Think about how often you use your cell phone, and how many times it is placed on surfaces in public places. Dirty cell phones are bacteria magnets that we constantly place against our faces! From virus and bacterial transmission one can get sick or have breakouts from dirty cell phones. Clean your cell phone regularly!

7) Never Sleep in Your Makeup: This is bad for your skin for a whole host of reasons, not the least of which is the fact that you are impeding your bodies ability to naturally and effectively turnover dead skin cells at night when you have skin covered in makeup and all of the grime and pollution that you were exposed to during the day. Additionally, sleeping in eye makeup can actually encourage infections like pink eye, it also encourages swelling, and small particles of makeup can actually scratch the eye and cause more serious infections. Invest in a good makeup remover to use nightly before you go to sleep.

8) You Don't Need to Buy Everything that Your Favorite Bloggers Use, Review or Feature: You have to remember that beauty bloggers are not normal consumers. Sure, we still buy plenty of products and receive press samples, but testing lots and lots of products is very different than using your daily Holy Grail products. Part of what we do, is test things so that you can gather enough information about how a product performs to either consider getting it, or to rule it out. Furthermore, quality skincare and makeup products are expensive– so why waste your money buying things that you know you won't use.

9) Just Because it's Trending Doesn't Mean it's Good (or that you should do it): Let's face it, trends come and go. Some are good, and many are little more than marketing schemes to sell you stuff the you don't need in the first place. If you like a trend, and it works for you, then that's great, but exercise your free will not to jump on every bandwagon just because people claim that it's what's hot now.

10) Do Change Your Skincare Products Seasonally: Take a more pragmatic approach to your skincare routine. Evaluate the needs of your skin, and then select which products to use on any given day to tailor your routine. Just because your moisturizer works well for you the summer doesn't mean that it will in the winter. If you are prone to dehydration, then use a heavier lotion or cream, or add in a hydrating serum. The important thing is that you actually take a good look at your skin, determine any deficiencies or needs, and then add in or eliminate products accordingly.

11) Do Treat Your Hands, Neck and Décolleté as You Would Your Face: These three areas have a tendency to age faster because of their inherent exposure to the elements coupled with the neglect that they so often receive. The best thing that any of us can do early on is to nourish and protect these vulnerable areas. Pamper them with nourishing and hydrating serums and creams, and then slather them with sunscreen. Give them the same attention as you do your face.

12) Do Scrutinize the Ingredients in the Beauty Products You Use: There are many ingredients that we slather on our skin that may not be very healthy for us. Remember that the skin is our largest organ, and products that we use are absorbed into our bodies. It is worthwhile taking the time to learn about the safety of the ingredients that we introduce into our bodies. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has a cosmetics database, called EWG Skin Deep that rates products for their levels of toxicity, as well as individual ingredients. To learn more, visit: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep

13) Do Consider Adding Some More Natural-Leaning Products into Your Beauty Routine: We live in a chemical-laden world, and unless you vow to live the life of a penitent monk living in a cave in the mountains, then you will likely be exposed to plenty of harmful chemicals in your lifetime. Try to rotate a few healthier products into your items into your daily routine to give yourself a break from all of the chemicals in the mainstream beauty products that we use. A really good place to start is by trying some of the many more natural deodorants.

14) Do Purge Expired Products: No better time than the beginning of the new year to toss out old expired makeup and skincare products. Old and expired products are germ-havens that can cause a whole host of infections– so don't risk it. Many skincare products lose efficacy when used beyond their expiration dates, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they are contaminated and need to be tossed. Make sure to smell them, and if they seem in the least bit rancid then toss them. Old mascaras and lip glosses definitely harbor germs that you don't want to ingest or absorb into the skin, therefore when in doubt, toss it.

15) Do Consider Adding a Beauty Oil into Your Skincare Routine: You already know that I am a huge proponent of high quality beauty oils, and I have used them for many many years. However, in the last few years they have gained considerable traction in the marketplace, and as a result the market has been flooded with so many different varieties. If you have always been afraid to try one, or if you have oily skin and think it's counterintuitive to add oil to oily skin, then it's time to have a closer look at this phenomenon that has taken the beauty world by storm. First, there are different types of oils that address the needs of every imaginable skin type– including acne prone skin. Second, high quality oils deliver hydration deeper and faster than heavier creams, and can be exceedingly nourishing. There are wonderful beauty oils that range from the most affordable and easy to come by, to the ultra luxurious varieties with steep price tags.

16) Do Think Twice Before Applying Skincare and Makeup Testers to Your Skin: Tests have found store testers to contain bacteria (such as E. coli), viruses, fecal matter, mold, and more. This is enough to think twice before trying that lipstick on. If you really want to try it, ask the SA if it is possible to open a new product so that you are the first to us it.

17) Do Consider Adding Retinol into Your Beauty Routine: Retinol, which is a Vitamin A derivative, is a highly effective ingredient that lightens hyperpigmentation, softens fine lines, increases skin turn-over, fights dull skin, and boosts collagen production. Just be sure to start out with a very mild (low percentage) retinol and patch test it first. Since retinol causes photosensitivity, it is a product best used at night. For this reason you need to make sure to be diligent about using your sunscreen to keep your skin protected (and to avoid hyper and/or hypo-pigmentation). If you have any moles, discoloration, uneven texture, precancerous lesions, undiagnosed skin cancer or melanoma– or anything that doesn't seem quite right– then make an appointment to have your doctor or dermatologist evaluate your skin before you try a treatment like Retinol-based products, or any physical and chemical exfoliants.

18) Add Hyaluronic Acid into Your Beauty Routine: If you find that your skin is prone to dehydration, then adding topical Hyaluronic Acid into your beauty routine is a great solution for thirsty skin. It is an astonishingly effective humectant that attracts and retains water molecules from the environment and it rehydrates the surface of the skin swiftly. If you are a beauty blogger who repeatedly swatches on your arm, then be sure to add some Hyaluronic Acid underneath your moisturizer before you start your swatch-fest, your skin will thank you. Many products on the market contain Hyaluronic Acid, but you can also buy it separately.You only need to use a small amount, and the results are immediate.

19) Try to Stop Picking Pimples, Blackheads and Whiteheads: It's not just that you can damage the skin and cause scarring, but also because you transfer the germs from your fingers and nails right into your skin which can really exacerbate the situation. Use a spot treatment product to rid yourself of the breakout rather than turning a mole hill into a mountain. If you are looking to have extractions performed properly, get a facial from a licensed and reputable esthetician or from a reputable esthetics dermatologist.

20) Try Reducing the Number of Times Using Heated Hair Styling Devices: Even if you only reduce using your hair dryer or flat iron once a week, your hair will thank you. Repeated use of these tools can cause damage to the hair, and therefore doing it a bit less often will to prevent your hair from getting dried out, becoming brittle, and it will discourage the proliferation of split ends. Using a good quality deep moisture mask will also help.

What beauty & health resolutions do you have for 2026?! Do tell!
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Wishing You a Wonderful Last Sunday in 2025

Wishing you a wonderful final Sunday in 2025. May 2026 bring you good health, happiness and fulfillment.

After Christmas Sales 2025

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Aéropostale: Up to 80% Off Clearance Sale!

Amazon: Lots of after Christmas sales.

Ann Taylor: Extra 60% off clearance.

Ann Taylor Loft: 50% Off Sale.

Benefit: Huge end of year sales. $10.00 Off e wen you spend $65.00, $20.00 Off when you spend $75.00 and $30.00 Off when you spend $100.00. Use Code: BUYMORE.

Bergdorf Goodman: Up to 75% Off Designer Sale.

Best Buy: Huge Year-End Sale sitewide and in-stores.

Bloomingdale's: After Christmas Sale Up tp $65.00 Off! This sale features so many amazing deals. 

bluemercury: 50% off sale section– filled with amazing products!

Boxwalla: Check there wonderful sale section!

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty: Up to $30.00 off Charlotte's Iconic Beauty Secrets.

Chico's: Final Sale section up to 75% Off. Up to 70% Off annual sale.

Clarins: Receive a mystery gift! What’s inside is a secret, but with Clarins, you know to expect the best. FREE with any $100+ order. Use Code: MYSTERY25.

Clinique: Check their holiday gift sets.

Crate & Barrel: Up to 60% Off End-of Year Sale.Huge Sales sitewide.

Credo Beauty: Up to 50% Off holiday markdowns!

Cult Beauty: Up to 20% Off sale.

Derma E: 20% Off sitewide. Use Code: NEWYEAR26.

Dermstore: Sale on Sale up to 40% Off. Extra 10% Off Use Code: EXTRA10.

Erno Laszlo: 15% Off select best-sellers. Use Code: BEST2025.

Etsy: Save up to 50% Off seasonal finds!

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Frye: Check out their huge sale section.

Gilt: Exclusive deals and HUGE sales. Check out their amazing clearance section!

Giorgio Armani Beauty: Up to 50% Off select best-sellers.

H&M: Up to 70% Sale (online and in-stores).

Kate Spade: End-of-Season Sale. Extra 40% Off sale styles.

Kate Somerville: 50% Off Pore-Fect Skin Edit Set .

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Kiehl's: 30% off select products and sets.

Lancôme: Holiday value sets with special pricing. 30% Off Select Sets.

Lands' End: 40% Off full-price styles. Up to 60% off clearance.

Le Creuset: Visit their "Specials" section for all of the great sale prices on iconic products. Free Set of Tapas Dishes with $250 Purchase. USE CODE: FREEGIFT.

L'Occitane: Up to 40% Off sale.

Madewell: Up to 70% Off sale. Enjoy an Extra 50% Off on sale items. Use Code: WINTER.

Molton Brown: 30% Off select lines.

NARS: Year-End Sale. 30% Off Holiday. 50% Off Last Chance items.

 

Neiman Marcus: Up to 75% Off Select Styles Sale. Check out all of their sales! All Sales: HERE.

Net-A-Porter: Check out their Sale Section Up to 60% Off.

NINE WEST: Up to 50% Off Select Styles Sale.

Nordstrom: Half Yearly Sale up to 60% Off: Beauty Sales, Women's Sale, Men's Sale, Trend Sale, Kid's Sale & Home Sale!

Nordstrom Rack: Extra 25% Off Clearance. Up to 75% Off!

Our Place: Huge Holiday Sale! The Always Pan is on sale for $99.00 (Regular Price $135.00).

Paula's Choice: Year-End Clearance. Up to 50% Off Sale.

Peet's Coffee: 30% Off new subscriptions.

REVOLVE: Up to 75% Off Sale.

Saks Fifth Avenue: Designer Sale up to 75% Off.

Sephora: Up to 50% Sale Section. Extra 20% Off Sale. Use Code: BONUS20.

Shopbop: Check their sale section. Extra 30% Off Sale. Use Code: EXTRA30.

Shu Uemura: Winter Sale up to 35% Off, plus free gift with $100.00 purchase.

Space NK: Check their promotions and offers! Sale up to 50% Off.

Spongellé: Check their sale section.

Sur La Table:Up to 50% Off Winter Reset Sale. Huge sale section.

Target: HUGE holiday Deals! The Clearance Event. Up to 50% Off Sale.

TATCHA: Check out their Special Offers.

Ulta: Huge Sale section!

Urban Outfitters: Huge Sale section.Take an Extra 40% Off sale items.

 

Walmart: HUGE Sales too numerous to list. 

West Elm: Up to 50% Off Sale.

Williams Sonoma: Sale up to 75% Off. See HUGE sale section.

World Market: Huge clearance sale up to 50% Off.

YSL: Up to 50% Off select best-sellers.

Zadig & Voltaire Paris: Up to 50% Off Winter Sale!

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Bids 2025 Farewell

As Angie from Your True Self Blog makes goals for the new year, she likes to include style goals too! She's sharing her resolutions to inspire you with some of your own for 2026. 

Banila Zero Clean it Zero Original Cleansing Balm in LE Snoopy Design is the perfect way to ring in the new year with clean, pampered skin and with the beloved Snoopy! Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves this cleansing balm, and its nostalgic mascot!

Terri from Our Good Life offers Christmas day outfit ideas that blend festive style with cozy comfort, especially for an unusually warm holiday.

Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits explains what to look for when choosing premium wellness products so you can focus on quality and make choices that actually support your health over time.

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style wants to transform her interior from all white to something more cozy, and his post about interior design trends will certainly help!

If you’re hoping for long, lush lashes and brows for 2026, Allison from Never Say Die Beauty recommends trying out a new prostaglandins-free serum with the most interesting and useful application wand ever!

Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas

 

Londontown Kur Nail Polish Holiday Picks

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Londontown has launched a wonderful holiday collection of their Lakur nail polishes that are perfect for all of the holiday festivities, and for ringing in the new year. Made in the USA, and cruelty-free, their colors dazzle, and are sure to delight.

Londontown is kicking off the holiday season with new Holiday 2025 Gift Sets and the Party Ready lakur Collection. This year’s offerings were designed to make holiday beauty effortless and joyful. The gift sets feature Londontown favorites in limited-edition packaging, while Party Ready brings a mix of bold and luminous shades so we can stay ready for the social season ahead. Each formula delivers Londontown's signature color and care in one.

Londontown Party Ready Lakur Collection in the holiday shades in You're Golden, Nice & Icy, Naughty List, Truly Ruby are stunning ($16.00 for .4 oz. each from Londontown, Amazon, Ulta, Bloomingdale's, Macy's and Nordstrom): Luxurious nail polishes that deliver gel-like wear and shine with effortless application. Formulated to provide nails with the perfect balance of strength and moisturization, lakurs are a breakthrough combination of high-impact color and their proprietary kur® care—the result of a mindful approach that fuses the best of clean ingredients and effective, professional-level technology.

Features:

• Self-leveling pigment provides a plush, cushiony finish
• Pro-contour brush makes application effortless
• Features Londontown’s signature 21+ free formula

Ingredients: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Acrylates Copolymer, N-butyl Alcohol, Biotin, Silica, Etocrylene, Aqua (Water), Calcium Pantothenate, Diacetone Alcohol, Phosphoric Acid, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Ferrous Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 15880, CI 77266 (nano), CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 77510.

Londontown Lakur Merry Minis ($32.35-$43.00 for .24 oz. each from Londontown, Bloomingdale's and Amazon): Their most festive set of mini lakurs yet. Designed to gift (but also too sweet not to keep), this eight-piece collection has you covered for the entire season. From holiday-party-perfect polishes to classic reds made for unwrapping all the presents, Merry Minis is the set to delight the mani maven who thought she already had it all.​

This set includes:

• Cold Foam: whipped pearl perfection​
• Champagne in Bed: holographic shell pink
• Cheerio: sheer neutral pink​
• Truly Ruby: carnal crimson​
• Café Au Lait: creamy taupe​
• Naughty List: full-bodied merlot​
• You’re Golden: holographic gold​
• Midnight Mocha: sweet espresso​

Ingredients:

Key Ingredients: Florium Complex (Londontown’s proprietary blend of Rapeseed Flower Oil, Cucumber Extract, Garlic Extract, Evening Primrose Oil, Chamomile Extract, and Vitamin E) to moisturize, nourish and encourage healthy regrowth

Cold Foam: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Acrylates Copolymer, N-butyl Alcohol, Biotin, Silica, Etocrylene, Aqua (Water), Calcium Pantothenate, Diacetone Alcohol, Phosphoric Acid, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Ferrous Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 77510

Champagne in Bed: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Acrylates Copolymer, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Etocrylene, Silica, Aqua, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate, Kaolin, Diacetone Alcohol, Phosphoric Acid, Ferrous Gluconate, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77742, CI 77491, CI 77266 (nano), CI 15850, CI 77510, CI 19140

Cheerio: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Acrylates Copolymer, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Etocrylene, Silica, Hydrated Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Aqua, Glycerin, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Ferrous Gluconate, Titanium Dioxide (nano), CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 77510

Truly Ruby: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Acrylates Copolymer, N-butyl Alcohol, Biotin, Silica, Etocrylene, Aqua (Water), Calcium Pantothenate, Diacetone Alcohol, Phosphoric Acid, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Ferrous Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 73360, CI 15880, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 77499, CI 77510

Café Au Lait: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/neopentyl Glycol/trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol,stearalkonium Bentonite, Acrylates Copolymer, Styrene/acrylates Copolymer, Rapeseed Glycerides, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract,silica, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Calcium Pantothenate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Ferrous Gluconate, Biotin, Alcohol Denat., Benzophenone-1, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, CI 77510, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 77266, CI 77491, CI 15850

Naughty List: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Acrylates Copolymer, N-butyl Alcohol, Biotin, Silica, Etocrylene, Aqua (Water), Calcium Pantothenate, Diacetone Alcohol, Phosphoric Acid, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Ferrous Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 15880, CI 77266 (nano), CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 77510​

You’re Golden: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Acrylates Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, N-butyl Alcohol, Biotin, Silica, Etocrylene, Aqua (Water), Calcium Pantothenate, Diacetone Alcohol, Acetone, Phosphoric Acid, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Ferrous Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77000, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 77499, CI 77510

Midnight Mocha: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Acrylates Copolymer, N-butyl Alcohol, Biotin, Silica, Etocrylene, Aqua (Water), Calcium Pantothenate, Diacetone Alcohol, Phosphoric Acid, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Ferrous Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77266 (nano), CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 77510

Londontown Kur Conceal+Go Duo ($24.00-$32.00 for .4 oz. each from Londontown, Amazon and Bloomingdale's): Illuminating Nail Concealer acts as a filter for your nails blurring imperfections and imparting a lit-from-within glow. And Gel Genius Top Coat ensures the transformative effect that stays put for chip-resistant, long-lasting, high-shine wear that helps hydrate and strengthen nails with every application.

Set includes full-sized bottles of:

• Pink Illuminating Nail Concealer
• Gel Genius Top Coat

Ingredients: 

Pink Illuminating Nail Concealer: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Acrylates Copolymer,  Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tilia Platyphyllos Extract, Hoya Lacunosa Flower Extract, Benzophenone-1, Silica, Mica, Tin Oxide, Aqua, Trimenthypentanediyl Dibenzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat,  Diacetone Alcohol, Phosphoric Acid, Ferrous Gluconate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), CI 77891, CI 77742, CI 77491, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 77510, CI 77266

Gel Genius Top Coat: Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Sucrose Benzoate, Isosorbide Dicaprylate/Caprate, Ethyl Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphinate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/IPDI/PPG-15 Glyceryl Ether Copolymer, Xylene, Aqua, Benzophenone-1, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, CI 60725

Londontown One-Step Hero Minis ($21.00-$28.88 for .24 oz. each from Londontown and Nordstrom): The perfect gift for the hosts with the most jet-setters, or minimalist who never want to sacrifice beauty for the sake of time. Each of these mini bottles comes complete with color plus care—no base or top coat needed to perfect the look. Just polish and go for sheer strength, a brightening boost, a dose of hydration, or all the glossy glow.​

This set includes:​

• Concord Sheer Strength Nail Blush: blushing strengthener​
• Pink Illuminating Nail Concealer: sheer illumination
• Perfecting Nail Veil #4: rejuvenating hint of color​
• Glow Getter Nail Luminizer: supercharged nail perfector​

This product is: 21+ Free, Vegan, Cruelty-Free, Gluten-Free, Breathable, Phthalate-Free. Paraben-Free.

Ingredients:

Concord Sheer Strength Nail Blush: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/ Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Adipic Acid/Fumaric Acid/Tricyclodecane Dimethanol Copolymer, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Brassica Campestris Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, CI 15850, CI 77510​

Pink Illuminating Nail Concealer: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Allum Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Biotin, Tilia Platyphyllos Extract, Hoya Lacunosa Flower Extract, Etocrylene, Silica, Mica, Tin Oxide, Aqua, Aluminum Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide (Nano), Hydrogen Dimethicone, Trimenthypentanediyl Dibenzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat, Diacetone Alcohol, Ferrous Gluconate, Calcium Pantothenate, Hydrated Silica, Phosphoric Acid, CI 77891, CI 77499, CI 19140, CI 77491, CI 15850, CI 77742, CI 77510​

Perfecting Nail Veil #4: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Etocrylene, Silica, Aqua, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Ferrous Gluconate, Diacetone Alcohol, Phosphoric Acid, CI 77266 (nano), CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 19140, CI 77510

Glow Getter Nail Luminizer: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Alcohol Denat., Nitrocellulose, Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Etocrylene, Epoxidized Soybean Oil, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Extract, Dimethicone, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Brassica Campestris Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), CI 60725

Overall Assessment: These gorgeous polishes are a dream to wear and their festive colors and finishes are just perfect for the holiday season! 

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