** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

Picture this: a pretty and dark true green shade. Add some green shimmer. Finish it off with some glossy shine. What do you get? Nubar Going Green Collection Greener! Wowzer. This is my favorite green, and I get compliments every time I wear it!

This nail polish color embodies everything green – literally. Not only is it a look-at-me-I’m-gorgeous green color, but the collection is inspired by Nubar’s constant commitment to producing environmentally safe and health-friendly products. Continue reading →

** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

My obsession with red nail polish started with…a pair of shoes. Yes, you heard right. I own these red pumps with just the perfect shade – it’s a look-at-me red that’s dark, glossy and ever-so slightly vampy.

Whenever I see an awesome color, I always imagine what it would look like on my nails. Am I the only one? Anyway, since then I’ve been on the search for that color in nail polish. Nubar Risque Reds Collection Enchanting Red is the closest I’ve gotten. It’s so gorgeous! Continue reading →

** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

What’s life without versatility! While I love glossiness on my nails, there’s something about a matte finish that’s just so subtly sexy.

Instead of going and purchasing every nail color in matte, I got the Nubar for Men Matte Finish Nail Protector instead to give my nail polish collection a second personality. I think of it as my little magic potion that provides nail colors with a different vibe. Continue reading →

I’ve been stalking the Nubar 2010 flakie top coat ever since I heard it was a better dupe of Sally Hansen Hidden Treasure (a polish I still haven’t been able to find anywhere).

By itself, the Nubar 2010 top coat has a subdued mother-of-pearl iridescence. The trick to unleashing this bad boy is when it gets hot and heavy with another color. Layer it over a darker polish, and you’ll fall in lust with it!

I strongly recommend this color because it can transform even the most mundane polishes into something new and exciting. Come check out some Nubar 2010 swatches and also find out the only thing about this polish that didn’t impress me. Continue reading →

** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

Rich with depth, Nubar Venetian Collection Vino is a reddish purple that’s definitely not flat. While I like this color, I’m definitely not drunken in love with it. There is some interest to it, but it’s not as unique as I like.

Make sure to wear more than 1 coat. A 2nd coat adds that needed dimension and flair to Nubar Vino. And a top coat is needed if you want gloss because Vino doesn’t have much shine. Take a look and tell me what you think. Continue reading →

** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

Holy smokes! If you’re into green nail polish, then you’re in for a treat with Nubar Venetian Glass Collection Verde. This nail color has all a base color of olive green, with all sorts of depth to it! One coat gives you rich color, and a second coat adds more of the gold undertone to the shade. So beautiful.

I find the Nubar Verde to have a good consistency. It doesn’t go on as smoothly as other Nubar polishes, but it’s still easy to work with. The only issue I had with it is that the color stained my skin a bit if I don’t clean off the edges quickly. The stain comes right off though when you wash with warm water with soap. Continue reading →

You’ll hardly catch me without a manicure. And I’m very much a DIYer. Painting my own nails is relaxing, and it’s fun to admire your handiwork for a week.

Although I’m a patient person, when it comes to the dry time, I’m rooting for the Usain Bolt of nail polish! “Quick dry or die!” is my motto. Okay, that was slightly dramatic, but you get the picture. I don’t like slow-drying polishes that have higher chances of getting nicked or the dreaded sheet marks.

That’s why I always use and highly recommend the Nubar Diamont Seal & Shine Topcoat. It’s Ole Faithful! Continue reading →