Corn and Soy Based Nail Polish Remover Gel

I had the opportunity to try out a corn and soy based nail polish remover gel, courtesy of Suncoat. It is the first natural nail polish remover gel on the market. I was excited to try the nail polish remover gel on a water-based nail polish, but it also works with regular nail polish. The remover is ideal for traveling, since the gel consistency is less likely to leak than a liquid nail polish remover. Just remember to put it in your checked luggage or a zip lock baggie in your carry-on luggage!


The remover is all natural, having been made from fermented corn and soy oil. The main ingredients are: ethyl lactate (from corn stock fermentation), methyl soyate (from soy oil), vegetable glycerin, vitamin A, and Biotin.

How to Use the Suncoat Corn and Soy Based Nail Polish Remover Gel:

• Squeeze a glob of remover gel onto each nail.
• Spread the remover gel around the nail with a cotton bud or tissue.
• Leave the gel on your nails for at least five minutes.
• Scrape the nail polish and gel off your nails with a cuticle stick.

Using the Suncoat Remover Gel with Water Based Nail Polish:

The first time I tried the nail polish remover gel with Piggy Paint water-based nail polish it required multiple applications to fully remove the polish. Then I learned some helpful tricks, and the next time it worked much better.

Tricks for Good Results with the Remover Gel:

• Apply a generous glob of remover to each nail. If you don't use enough the remover may dry out while sitting on your nails. 
• Leave the remover gel on your nails for 5-10 minutes, instead of the recommended 2 minutes.
• After allowing the remover to soak on your nails, push the polish off with a cuticle stick. This works much better than rubbing or wiping with a cotton round.

Suncoat remover gel is a natural alternative to acetone-based nail polish remover, and it works with both regular solvent-based nail polish and water-based nail polish.

Do you like the idea of using a gel nail polish remover, instead of a liquid remover?

 

 

5 Brands of Long-Lasting Non-Toxic Nail Polish

Looking for a nail polish that is long-lasting but also safe for your health? Here is a list of 5 brands of long-lasting non-toxic nail polish.

1. Scotch Naturals (for adults) and Hopscotch Kids (for kids),
2. Keeki Pure & Simple (for kids, tweens, and adults),
3. Acquarella (for adults, including pregnant women),
4. Suncoat (for everyone under the sun), and
5. Piggy Paint (for kids, adults, and pets).

All of these brands are non-toxic and free from the Big-3 (dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene and formaldehyde). Also, because they are water-based formulas, they do not contain any harmful chemical solvents. Instead, their main ingredient is water!

If you are looking for a safer option to regular nail polish, try one of these toxic-free nail polish brands, for safe and long-lasting results!

Which brands of non-toxic nail polish have you tried?

Water Based and Regular Nail Polish Compared

Water based nail polish is a fairly new invention, having entered the market in the 2000's, so many people do not know what it is. Regular solvent based nail polish has been manufactured since the 1920's, having been inspired by car paint. Here is a comparison of water based and regular nail polish.

• The primary ingredient in water based nail polish is water. Regular nail polish contains volatile chemical solvents that quickly evaporate when the polish in painted onto your nails. These solvents give nail polish its unpleasant smell. Since water based nail polish does not contain such solvents, it has very little smell.
• Water based nail polish dries to the touch in about 15 minutes, but takes up to 6 hours to fully dry. You can speed up the drying process with a hair dryer. Regular nail polish reaches a fully dry state in about 15 minutes.
• Water based nail polish comes in both long-lasting and peel-off formulas. Regular nail polish comes primarily in long-lasting formulas. Water based nail polish which is properly applied lasts around one week on fingernails. Many regular nail polishes lasts for a similar amount of time.
• Water based nail polish becomes more difficult to remove over time. It requires special nail polish remover meant for water based nail polish. Regular nail polish can be removed just as easily if it is worn for one week or one day. Regular nail polish requires acetone or acetone-free nail polish remover.
• All water based nail polishes are not only "3 Free" but also free of other harmful chemicals. Some regular nail polishes are "3 Free," while others still contain carcinogenic and other toxic ingredients. 
• Water based nail polishes do not dry out the nails, since they allow water to reach the nail bed and hydrate the nails. Regular nail polish forms a hard layer that does not allow water through. Also, the ingredients found in regular nail polish and remover are very drying. 
• Water based nail polish in non-flammable, while regular nail polish is highly flammable and should not be used near open flames. 

Is there anything else you would like to know about how water based and regular nail polishes compare?

Easy Polka Dot Nail Art Design

Polka dots are a fun and easy nail art design. Dots are one of the simplest forms of nail art, but they can really make your nails look fun and festive! You can do all the polka dots in one color, or different colors on each nail. Or for a fun sprinkles look, use many colors of dots on each nail.

Polka dots only take a few minutes to add, but they make your nails look so much more exciting!

How to do easy polka dot nail art:

1. First, paint your nails with a clear base coat and allow it to dry.
2. Paint your nails with 2-3 coats of colored nail polish and allow it to dry.
3. Add dots with a toothpick dipped in nail polish. Let dry.
4. Finish with a clear or sparkly top coat.

Sula Peel-Off Nail Polish Demo {Video}

Today is all about peel-off nail polishes! Earlier I posted a video about Suncoat peel-off nail polish. Now, for your comparison, here is a video demonstrating Sula peel-off nail polish.

Have you ever tried Sula Paint and Peel nail polish? What do you think of Sula?

Suncoat Peel-Off Nail Polish Review {Video}

So, I have already mentioned Suncoat peel-off nail polish on My Polish Collection a few times. But since it is my favorite brand of peel-off nail polish, it's okay if I go on and on about it :). Today I have a Suncoat peel-off nail polish review in video format to share with you. Instead of having to read anymore, just sit back and relax and enjoy the video.

After watching the video review, do you think you might try Suncoat peel-off nail polish?

How Many Brands of Water Based Nail Polish Can You Name?

Do you know any brands of water-based nail polish that you can name off of the top of your head? What about naming brands of water based nail polish from their bottles? If you are familiar with many water based nail polish brands, you may be able to ace this quiz! But even if you don't know a single brand, take this quiz as a fun introduction.

I saw a similar quiz, asking you to name main-stream brands of nail polish from their bottles, but there was not a single water based brand listed. I thought it would be fun to put a twist on this idea and make a quiz with only water based polishes.

So, here is how it works. Below you will find 10 numbered images of nail polish bottles. Jot down the brand that comes to mind when you see each bottle. If you have no idea, just make something up! Have fun with it! After you have written down your 10 answers, keep scrolling to reveal the answer key. Don't sweat it, you won't be getting a grade. :) But I would love to hear how you did in the comments!

Name These Brands of Water Based Nail Polish

 

And now, for the answers!

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1. Honeybee Gardens WaterColors
2. Suncoat
3. Keeki Pure & Simple
4. Acquarella
5. Hopscotch Kids
6. Piggy Paint
7. Sula Paint & Peel
8. Suncoat Polish & Peel
9. AQmore
10. Scotch Naturals

Were you able to name any of the water based polish brands from their bottles?