Nailed It!: My Glossworks Mani (the ecoLogical)

Goldfinger While my makeup game is not strong, and I will probably never slay the latest looks, the one thing I am decent at is doing my nails. I change polish at least once a week, and love changing things up in terms of designs and aesthetic. Sometimes I go way over the top with the detail I put in, while other weeks I prefer to keep things simple. However, since switching to all natural beauty, nail products were the one thing I found it hardest to switch over. That is, until I discovered Glossworks. Not only are their nail varnishes cruelty free, vegan, and 9-free (meaning they contain no formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, DBP, camphor, parabens, xylene, ethyl tosylamide, or lead), they also offer everything you need for a full manicure -- from cuticle oil and nail polish remover to base coats and quick dry top coats! Glossworks has a huge range of colours, and have even started coming out with some special effects shades like the gorgeous metallic " Goldfinger ." I love how varied the brand is, as they really offer a look for everyone. I personally go for a bit of shimmer or cool tones, but my newest love for spring has to be pastels. So when I saw the announcement for the latest line from Glossworks, I jumped on it!

nail oilLove Lula Beauty Box I always use a nail oil after I have wiped my nails clean, and the one by Glossworks is absolutely lovely. After getting this in a Love Lula Beauty Box , I ended up buying two more bottles as I love the light scent of avocado it has, plus it does a great job of sorting out my cuticles and seems to have made my nails more flexible and healthy. After letting the oil sink in and dry for about fifteen minutes, I was ready to set to work on my master mani. I have been feeling really tired lately (the effects of really low iron count, early mornings, and zero sunshine), so although I was not up for any proper creations last night, I was happy to just appreciate just how lovely these new shades are.

3-in-1 Apologies for the pre-clean up picture, but I wanted to show you just how much they pop on their own before I even added any top coat (or my signature sparkle!). I found Bellini Blush (which is the perfect salmon shade - not too orange, not too pink) and Hyacinth Bouquet (which is a seriously out of this world periwinkle blue) were fully opaque with just a single swipe, and even Cool as a Cucumber (almost like a bright sea-foam green bordering on eggshell blue) faired well with just one thicker coat. All three are more amazing than I imagined, and they are exactly the spring shades I was looking for! And they go brilliantly together! I waited about six to eight minutes for my nails to be fully dry before I added a second coat for lasting power, then after that had dried I added a single stroke of the Glossworks 3-in-1 clear coat (which, for a multi-purpose product is genuinely really good!). I finished with a speckled glitter effect polish I found in my cupboards, and ended up with this fantastic Cadbury min-eggs Easter-vibe in the end that I am really happy with.

BloglovinTwitterInstagramPinterest I have been wearing this look for over 24-hours now, and still no dents or scratches or chips -- if it is anything like the rest of the Glossworks range I expect it will last a minimum of six or seven days for me, which for how rough I am with my nails is impressive for any polish. Since I am loving these three shades so much, I am thinking of going back to Love Lula to also buy Sunset Boulevard. While I am not usually one for oranges, I think the slight shimmer in the formula looks stunning in the images and I want to see what it looks like IRL. I would love to know what bottles you have your eye on, or if you have any other nailspiration for me, let me know in the comments below! And if you want to keep up to date with The ecoLogical, be sure to follow via Blogger or Bloglovin by hitting the "subscribe" button! You can also see exclusive content (and my latest nail looks!) on Twitter Instagram , and Pinterest *These items were sent to me as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program. All opinions expressed in this post are my own honest thoughts, and you can see my Disclaimer Page for more detailsBlogger Note: Every product mentioned in all of my posts are purchased with my own money, are gifts from friends or family, or were won in public competitions unless otherwise stated. However, my posts may contain affiliate links. This will never change my approach to my reviews, nor will it influence how I represent the products I am writing about, as I only choose to represent or work with brands and companies that I 100% respect and trust