❤ Scotch Naturals ❤

Okay, so this is my first experience with water-based nail polish, and I have to say.... I am totally impressed! A lot of the reviews I read about water-based polishes were bad: tales of chipping, peeling and the like. I thought I was going to have to give up having my nails painted. It seemed like I had to choose between using toxic chemicals and having pretty toes. Turns out I was wrong!  I followed the instructions exactly: made sure all the old nail polish residue was removed, buffed with jojoba oil and nail buffer and applied two coats before going to bed. Two weeks later, my pedicure is pretty much chip-free and shiny :o).  Even after a massage involving wrapping my feet in steaming hot wet towels, wearing high heels, and trips to the steam and sauna rooms (my best friend treated me to a spa day for my birthday, I know, BEST friend ever! Thx Jules). My daily activities also include running, which is something that used to make my old polish wear at the ends.  After two weeks of this the only place I lost any polish is on the side of my little toe, where I did a poor job of removing my cuticle. I tried the “Kiltlifter” color, a perfect classic red.  I also painted my nails and the red lasted 3 days before chipping. The wear was on par with an OPI polish in a similar color, so I consider this a non-issue. One of my favorite features was the ability to completely wash the polish off with soap and water before it dried. This way if you mess it up or change your mind it's super easy to switch!

My Toes.... a week and a half later and still holding up well!
Highland Fling an Adorable Summery Orangey-coral

I really loved both the color and the application.  It went on completely opaque and streak free, which surprised me given the thin consistency. If you’ve never tried water-based polish before, know that it goes on thinly, and doesn’t build a thick lacquer-like finish like my old OPI. I don’t really miss the thick finish and the bonus is that is pretty much smells like nothing, if pressed, I would say it smells slightly bitter, maybe a little like vinegar? Some describe the scent as crayon like. You can sniff for yourself and decide. Either way,  the smell is completely innocuous, a non-issue. Honestly you have to stick your nose right next to the bottle to smell anything at all.  It is a huge departure from the headache-inducing fumes of my old polish.  Love that they kept the scotch theme throughout the line, with witty and cute names.  Plus, if you’re looking for some creative color choices check out Hopscotch Kids. They have a rainbow of options going on with the same formulation. Tthere is a link through their main site.

Cheers to SCOTCH NATURALS, thank you for saving me from boring toes!


P.S. What is your favorite nail polish look? Pale and neutral? Red and racy? Or funky and colorful?

The once over……….........

I’m bidding a (not-so-fond) farewell to: OPI (EWG 4) and Essie Nail (EWG 7) enamels

Eco Belle Elle product pick: Scotch Naturals water-based nail enamel

Color tried: Kiltlifter

Buy it:  www.scotchnaturals .com and several online retailers including Spirit Beauty Lounge and Abe’s Market Natural Goods

Gonna lighten your bank account: $14.99

Cheers to:  Their cute names and great color range

Jeers to: Pretty much nothing, I wish it would be available in my local stores so I wouldn’t have to ship it!

Shop 'til you drop?:  I can’t wait to get more colors!

Can't wait to try:  Colors in: Neat, Highland Fling, Heather Blush, Tartan Swizzle, Hot Toddy and Flying Scotsman, and nail polish remover (two different types available)

EWG score: 1!! Seriously, WOW! Practically unheard of for nail polish.
Ingredients: water, acrylic polymer emulsion, and non-toxic colorants
Company low down: Although I did not order from them, since they were out of the color I wanted at the time, I sent them an email requesting back order information and the response I got was super-quick and very nice. Since the order was going to be for a gift they offered to expedite the shipping process and get it to me in time! Love that!

BONUS POINTS: Cute names, additional product line of hopscotch kids and if purchased through the Scotch Naturals website: 30-day return policy, 15% off of three bottles + remover, free shipping after $35. Try risk-free, returns are accepted.


UPDATE!! I am still loving this polish- I got 3 more colors: Neat, Highland Fling and Tartan Swizzle. They are all so pretty! I got the remover too, which works fine, but I have also learned that you can use rubbing alcohol to the remove nail polish too. It's cheap and handy if you already have it. YAY!