Spring Fling BlackBox

These colors are absolutely stunning! My favorite color is pink, and I really love this one! And the blue iridescent polish is just...to die for!

The Polishes

Y'all...this polish...this polish right here...omg. I absolutely love it! It is so flakey, and beautiful. It's a very blue iridescent over a black base, but every now and then I catch a glimpse of yellow, or purple, or even green! I've recently discovered a great way to build up a glitter/flakey polish on your nail if it's in a clear base on your nail without needing 3-4 layers, and it's this: put a little on a makeup sponge, and just sponge it on your nails! That's what I did for my pointer, and pinky fingernails in this mani! Usually to get opacity like what's pictured above, you would need about 3, maybe even a 4th coat, and then your nail would be so tall from all the polish. But not with the sponging technique! I wish I could remember where I first saw it!

What can I really say about Belmont Shore? It's a gorgeous bubble gum pink! And I'm a total sucker for pink polishes. lol. But I think it may be a close dupe with an Essie I have. I'll do a comparison swatch soon(: I used 2 coats in my mani above. I could still see my VNL with just a single coat, and y'all know me, I'm not too big on my own VNLs.

The Extras

So also included in this darling little BlackBox is a set of 7 brushes in a cute little leather folding case, and a BH Cosmetics Waterproof Eye Crayon.

The brushes are great as far as I can tell. I don't do my makeup often right now being unemployed, but the brushes seem to be of good quality. I do however prefer "fluffy" brushes as opposed to the more "dense" brushes? I'm not sure if that makes sense to y'all, but it does in my head. I wear my makeup a certain way majority of the time, and it require me to usually blend two eye shadows, and that's easily accomplished with a fluffy brush. I would use these brushes if I wanted to pack on some pigment(;

The BH Cosmetics Waterproof Eye Crayon came in the perfect color for me, Crystal. It's this bright white shimmery color, and it is practically a dupe for the color I use at the inner corner of my eyes to make them pop. This being in a crayon makes it so much easier for application.

Final Thoughts

The polishes alone make this BlackBox worth the buy for me. The brushes, and eye crayon are just a pleasant bonus. The formula for these polishes are on point, and the colors are just so beautiful! I have been using Hollywood Forever for quite a few manis recently(;

Galaxy Pictorial Using CULT Cosmetics Polishes!

Hey y'all! So it's been a while since I've had a pictorial for y'all, and I apologize! I always forget to take a picture in between every step! But I've got a great pictorial for y'all today! Every polish I used (excluding my black base) are CULT Cosmetic polishes! Just click their names in the following steps, and it will take you to their location on the CULT Cosmetics website!

Now, this is my first time EVER doing galaxy nails, so be nice! I hope y'all like them! Let me know what you think in the comments below!

1. After applying a base coat (to protect your natural nails), and 1 coat of a black polish, Apply 1-2 coats of Hollywood Forever (this layer will peak through some of the sponged on polish in the next steps).
2. Randomly sponge on El Porto (white).
3. Sponge on Dogtown (dark purple) towards one side of the white.
4. Randomly sponge on Laguna (coral) to make your galaxy pop!
5. Apply 1 coat of Hollywood Forever for an extra sparkle to top it all off, let dry, and apply your favorite top coat, and your done!

I hope this helps anyone who is wanting to try out this design, but not knowing where to start. Be sure to tag #w0nderlandbby on instagram if you decide to try it out! That way I'll be able to see it! Paint on ladies!

Modern Classic BlackBox

This BlackBox has the perfect name, in my opinion. These 3 colors are so classic, you just can't go wrong with them!!!

The Polishes

I have seriously been searching for the perfect gold glitter bomb, but I've never been able to find it. Either the glitters are different sizes (which is not what I've been wanting), or the formula is goopy. But this. This beautiful gold glitter bomb is just...perfect! It took me 4 THIN coats of this for it to be completely opaque (as seen on my pinky above). I would've been fine with just 3 thin coats, but I like to be extra sure. haha.

Boneyards is a beautiful deep grey. My first real grey polish (I've been making my own when need be). This is definitely a one coat polish, as pictured above. I only used a single coat, and BAM! Opaqueness! It really is beautiful. And even though it's summer time, I've got this color on my toes right now! hehe. It's just amazing!

This beautiful creamy red polish COULD be a one coat polish, but only if you're ok with VNL's (visible nail lines). I'm not really a fan of VNL's, so I used 2 coats to cover them up. Like majority of the red polishes out there, this baby does stain your skin! So be cautious. lol. Even though I do have an OPI that is very similar to this shade, I do enjoy it. It looks really bright in the bottle on the right, but IRL (in real life) it's just a little darker. Not too much though, and it is still very pretty.

The Dotting Tools

I am a sucker for dotting tools, especially if they are really pretty like these! These 5 are included in the Modern Classic BlackBox, and are double sided. As far as I can tell, these are absolutely wonderful. My old set of dotting tools I had to super glue the actual dotting end back into the handle, but I haven't had any problems with these yet. And I really do love these colors. So gorgeous!

Final Thoughts

This BlackBox is definitely worth the buy for me. The polishes are beautiful, and work so well together. The dotting tools are of good quality, just like the polishes, and is just even more reasoning to buy this BlackBox! I hope y'all have enjoyed this little review over this amazing product that CULT Cosmetics has provided for me. Paint on my lovely nail ladies!!!

Festival Lights BlackBox

First let me start by saying that I LOVE THIS BLACKBOX! The polishes are absolutely stunning, and look perfect together! I mean, just look how pretty!

Nail Vinyls Purchased Here

The Polishes

I absolutely LOVE this "holo"! It's my first holo, so I am just in awe! I can't believe I haven't purchased any before this! In the mani pictured above, I used 3 thin coats of Coachella with no colored base coat to achieve full opacity. You could probably get away with 2 coats, but I wanted it to be SUPER opaque(; And you must be thinking, "I thought these were supposed to be one coat polishes?" Well, Coachella is a holo top coat! So it's not expected to be opaque in a single coat(;

This is a beautiful Coral color! The formula is so creamy, it really was opaque in a single coat! I was honestly shocked that it was so opaque in a single coating. I was also pleasantly surprised at how quickly this dried on my nails. I accidentally bumped it into my desk, and was worried I was going to have to redo my nail, but nope! It was already dried! Lucky me! haha.

Like I said in my First Impressions post the other day, this could be just another purple you have on your shelf, but for me, it's the shade I've been waiting for! I have a few shades lighter, and a few darker, but none this specific color. This was also opaque in a single coat. The formula is very consistent with Laguna, very creamy. Very easy to apply. Great all around in my book!

One last thing I would like to add about these polishes, I adore the bottles they come in. The square bottles look so chic on my wall rack, I love it!

The Brushes

I have been using the angled brushes like crazy! I really love the tiny one! It has helped me improve my cuticle clean up by at least 70%! My big angled brush however, has not kept its shape. When I attempt to clean my cuticles with it, the bristles kept getting pushed into the metal base, rending it useless to me. The small one is perfectly fine though. And that fan brush...I took on a test run, and so far so good! I'm excited to use it for future manis!

Final Verdict

I believe that the Festival Lights BlackBox is so worth the very reasonable price of $9.99! The products are amazing! There may have been a little hiccup with one of the brushes, but that doesn't deem this box unworthy. The 3 polishes are A++ in my book. The formula, the bottles, the application brushes, and even the label are all on point! So if you would like to purchase this box, all you have to do is CLICK HERE! Enjoy ladies!

CULT Cosmetics - BlackBox First Impressions

Hello my lovely nail crazies! Today, I am so excited to tell y'all that I have received my first ever Swatch Mail! Four (4) wonderful BlackBoxes from CULT Cosmetics! What's a BlackBox you ask? As per their website:

"BlackBox is a monthly membership program that grants you access to exclusive stylers available for a limited time. As a Club Member you will receive a new Nail Polish Kit delivered to you each month. These kits consist of 2 Cult colors, plus a full-sized beauty product. The contents will be a surprise, but our stylists pick them based on what's trending this month!"

Amazingly enough, they are ONLY $9.99 a box! Yes, I am being totally serious! These BlackBoxes are great! They include 2-3 CULT Polishes (which are $12 a bottle!), various nail art tools, cosmetic brushes, etc. all for $9.99!? Ladies...that is a STEAL! Not to mention, they are ONE (1) coat polishes, 5-free, vegan, and NEVER tested on animals! I know what you're thinking..."how could this company get any better!?" Well what if I told y'all that if you spend $15 or more right now, you can use the code RING at check out for an additional Swarovski Ring with your purchase! Also, if you spend $40 or more, the shipping is totally free!

*I do however see a little note on the top right of their website that says "FREE Shipping on All Orders", I'm not sure how long that is going to be there, so get on it ladies!*

Ok, So let's start with my first impressions on these wonderful BlackBoxes!!! There will be a sun picture of the bottles (which will be on the left), and a picture taken in the shade (which will be on the right), so just keep that in mind. lol.

Festival Lights BlackBox

Holographic Top Coat

I am extremely excited for Coachella! This is my first holo anything, and I think it is absolutely stunning! I just could not stop staring at it when I was trying to take the picture! haha. But seriously, look at that beauty!

Inspired by the beautiful city of Laguna Beach

I really wish that I had actual camera that would be able to capture just how beautiful, and creamy this pinky/coral color is! I've been trying to find the perfect coral, and it may have just found its way to me! I can't wait to test this baby out!

Local Surf Spot in Cali

This purple is so beautiful in person. I'm pretty excited about this polish as well. Even though it seems just like another purple that could be hanging out on your shelf, but for me, I don't have a shade like this! I've got a shade lighter, and darker, so I am excited that this isn't similar to what I already own. It's so pretty, too! Definitely happy to have this in my collection!

CULT Nail Art Brush Set

I am over the moon about these brushes! My angled brush is really old, so to get 2 new smaller angled brushes is like a dream come true! I bet I'll be able to clean up my cuticles way better, and be able to keep the polish fairly close to my cuticles. This is also my first fan brush! I can't wait to create cute wispy nail art with that sucker!

Spring Fling BlackBox

Opalescent/Iridescent Flakie

Honestly, I'm not even sure what kind of iridescent/opalescent polish this is. But that's ok! Now I get to experiment with different colors, and that is always fun! I am anticipating the day I get to swatch this. I looove iridescent polishes. I mean, just look at that shade picture! Gorgeous! Oh yea, the sun couldn't handle the flakie opalescent goodness of this bad boy!

Stunning Candy Poppin Pink

 I LOVE my pink polishes, and when I saw that I got the Spring Fling Black Box, I couldn't rip open the boxes quick enough! When comparing this bottle color to another on my wall rack, I did notice it looks very similar to Boom Boom Room by Essie. But BBR is a neon, and I'm pretty sure this one is not. Which I am totally ok with. I can't wait to swatch this, and I'll do a comparison to BBR as well, so we can all see if there's a big difference. I can't wait!

Makeup Brush Set of 7, BHCosmetics Waterproof Eye Crayon in Crystal

When I saw all these beautiful brushes, I literally gasped! they are BEAUTIFUL y'all! And kept in this darling little case. I gotta find what box my makeup is still packed up in, so I can break these in! I am also looking forward to using my Eye Crayon from BH Cosmetics! From what I've read about them (because this is my first eye crayon), it can be used as eyeliner, or eyeshadow. What I love about getting this in Crystal is that I actually have an eyeshadow that is very similar with the pearly, shimmer this eye crayon has, so this is perfect, especially since I'm about out of my eyeshadow! I also read that the formula is very "smooth", which should allow me to "effortlessly define or smudge as [ I ] wish". Which I am hoping is true!

Modern Classic BlackBox

Gold Glitter Bomb

I have other gold glitter bombs, but nothing that shines like this in the sun! It is so beautiful, and I bet it looks even better with the other polishes in this Black Box. 

Taupe Grey

I HAVE A GREY! Finally! haha. I've been making my own grey polish for any nail art that I've needed (which is why I've never just worn grey on my nails - except for a grey jelly I have). This is such a stunning taupe-y grey color. It's more like the color in the picture on the right (in the shade). But it's still very pretty in the sun!

Sharp Crimson

Ole! This stunning sharp crimson definitely belongs in this Modern Classic BlackBox. It looks so creamy, and opaque, I am looking forward to this baby.

5 MASH 2 Sided Dotting Tools

Y'ALL! LOOK HOW GORGEOUS THESE ARE! I know! I'm too excited over dotting tools, but I can't help it! The purple, and black is just so...FRESH! lmao! I feel like my old dotting tools got cosmetic surgery. hahah. Beautiful, just beautiful!

Purple Please! BlackBox

Ultra-Pigmented White

This white doesn't seem like the cheap whites I usually buy. Maybe it's just the darling square bottles, but I may see this differently since these are single coat polishes. I would be so please if I no longer need 2 coats of a white base with this polish. I guess we'll have to wait, and see!

Metallic Purple

Ok, so I'm not 100% on the Metallic part of this, but that's what it looks like in the bottle. I'm not big on metallics, but this purple is really catching my eye! Maybe CULT will change my mind!

2 Knotty Hair Ties, 1 Swarovski Ring, BHCosmetics Loveable Lash Mascara in True Black

These hair ties are so stinkin cute, I can barely stand it! However, I have so much hair, I don't think they will hold it all up, BUT I can wrap these around the hair ties I do use to make my hair look cuter! So I am happy about receiving them! I can't wait to use this Loveable Lash Mascara! It is said to be "luxurious, lash lengthening, and volumizing". Who wouldn't want that for their eye lashes!? It also contains jojoba, and aloe! Sounds like a winner to me! And the tube is just adorable!

The Swarovski ring does NOT come in this box (it just happened to be in this box for me). If you purchase $15 or more from CULT Cosmetics, use the code RING at check out to receive your very own Swarovski ring! I love mine, it's so darling! 

OVERALL

I am more than happy with the BlackBoxes I have received from CULT Cosmetics! They contain amazing products that I literally cannot wait to get my hands dirty with! ;) And these BlackBox deals are a STEAL! These polishes on their own are $12 a pop, but you get at least 2 in a BlackBox for only $10! Along with other goodies! The polishes themselves put the should-be-price at at least $24!

Don't hesitate ladies! These BlackBoxes are so convenient, and wonderful! I know you won't be disappointed if you purchase one, or sign up for a monthly box! I hope my first impressions have helped! Stay close by for the next few weeks for nail art, and reviews on the polishes applications! It's definitely going to be a fun adventure, and I hope y'all join me! Paint on my lovies!!!