Hi guys! Today I have a very exciting post to share with you guys! I have
The Howling Boutique's Supermoon Lacquer's Sailor Guardians Collection!
This collection consists of ten gorgeous polishes all inspired by Sailor Moon! So get ready for a lot of pictures!
I'm going to include an except from the maker, Mardi:
"This collection is inspired by the iconic Japanese anime Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon (also referred to as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon), which originally debuted in 1991 as an 18-volume shōjo manga series written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi. In 1992, it was adapted into an animated (anime) series that ran until 1997 and includes five seasons, three feature films, three short films, and a TV special. Sailor Moon is one of the most popular manga/anime series in history with the title character being recognized as one of the most important – and popular – female superheroes of all time.
Each of the polishes in this collection represents one of the ten main Sailor Guardians (or Sailor Scouts) featured in the anime. In addition to my own description of the colors, I’ve included a snippet about the character it’s based on."
With each polish I show you, I am going to include her description, and the inspiration photo she used for each.
Credit for the inspiration photos goes to: Sarah Meadows at
https://www.artstation.com/pookiechu
I love anime, but I never watched Sailor Moon, and the descriptions helped me understand the characters, and acted as an inspiration for my nail art, which I will also be sharing in this post!
As always, first details, then swatches!
This collection is set to be released for preorder at 6pm CST on October 20, 2017 through October 23, 2017. Don't worry though, they will be back November 1, 2017 for the full regular release, at regular price.
The Sailor Guardians Collection is the fourth full collection released from The Howling Boutique's Supermoon Lacquer. It features 10 different nail polishes that will be available for purchase in three ways – as a discounted full set (all 10 polishes), as slightly less discounted half sets (inner set of 5 polishes and outer set of 5 polishes), and non-discounted individual polishes.
The full Sailor Guardians Collection will be available for $99.00 (regular) / $89.00 (pre-sale), and each of the sets (inner/outer) will be $52.00 (regular) / $47.00 (pre-sale). Individual prices are listed with each polish.
(if you click that ^ you will be taken to youtube for a swatch/application video!)
Aqua Rhapsody
Aqua Rhapsody is described as a deep blue holographic filled with blue and silver/white shimmer, blue and white flakies, holographic flakies, and iridescent teal-blue, holographic and metallic blue, and holographic silver microglitters.
Price:$11.00 (regular) / $10.00 (pre-sale)
The formula was flawless, it applied evenly and smoothly. It doesn't have a textured finish, and removes easily. Shown in my swatches are two coats and top coat.
"Aqua Rhapsody is based on Ami Mizuno aka Sailor Mercury and named after the special ability she gains in Super S (season four). She is very sweet, gentle, loyal, and extremely intelligent with an IQ rumored to be 300 (people with an IQ score of 144 or higher are considered geniuses). Ami has the power to create and manipulate all forms of water, including ice and clouds of mist/fog, and her Sailor Soldier uniform consists of different shades of blue."
Flame Sniper
Flame Sniper is described as a dark red holographic with copper & red sparks, red-to-copper & purple-to-red color shifting shimmer, iridescent purple flakies, & copper, red, & violet holographic microglitter.
Price: $11.00 (regular) / $10.00 (pre-sale)
This polish is amazing. I usually don't gravitate towards red, but this darker shade is just beautiful. The formula was great, smooth and easy to apply. It was easy to remove too.
"Flame Sniper is based on Rei Hino aka Sailor Mars and named after the special ability she gains in Super S (season four). She is portrayed as very practical and disciplined, quite often seen at the Hikawa Shrine where she is a mako (or ‘shrine maiden’). Rei has the power to create and control fire, and some psychic abilities such as sensing danger and doing fire-readings. The primary colors of her Sailor Soldier uniform are red and purple."
Love and Beauty Shock is described as a bright orange scattered holographic filled with copper, gold, and red shimmer, and copper, gold, and red holographic microglitters.
Price: $11.00 (regular) / $10.00 (pre-sale)
Again, fantastic formula with no problems to report. The polish applied smoothly and was not difficult to remove. My swatch is shown with 2 coats plus glossy top coat. I do want to note that my camera pulled my pictures of Love and Beauty Shock a tiny bit brighter than how it looks to your naked eye.
"Love And Beauty Shock is based on Minako Aino aka Sailor Venus / Sailor V and named after the special ability she gains in Super S (season four). She was first introduced in her own manga series, Codename: Sailor V, and was ‘awoken’ by a white cat named Artemis. She is portrayed as athletic, romantic, and resilient, and is always depicted with a large red bow in her hair. Minako (or just ‘Mina’) has powers associated primarily with love and light, and her Sailor Soldier uniform consists of the colors orange, yellow, and navy blue."
Oak Evolution
Oak Evolution is described as a bright green scattered holographic filled with reddish-pink and green sparks, green-to-pink color shifting shimmer, and silver, pink, and rose gold holographic microglitter.
Price: $11.00 (regular) / $10.00 (pre-sale)
The green with the gold shimmer, is just amazing! Even if you're not a green fan, this polish just might win you over. The formula was excellent, smooth and easy to apply. Removal was easy too. Shown is two coats plus glossy top coat.
"Oak Evolution is based on Makoto Kino aka Sailor Jupiter and named after the special ability she gains in Super S (season four). She is depicted as a tomboy – strong (both physically and mentally) and independent – who loves to bake/cook. Her ‘trademark’ style consists of wearing pink rose stud earrings and having her hair in a constant ponytail. Makoto (or affectionately ‘Mako-chan’) has powers associated with electricity and plants, while also possessing superhuman strength. The primary colors of her Sailor Soldier uniform are green and pink."
Rainbow Moon Heartache
Rainbow Moon Heartache is described as a dark gray holographic multichrome with blue/purple/red chameleon pigment, blue-to-red and blue-to-violet color shifting shimmer, gold and silver/white sparks, gold and silver holographic microglitters, iridescent rainbow microglitter, and holographic and rainbow pearl flakies.
Price: $11.00 (regular) / $10.00 (pre-sale)
Gray lovers everywhere need this gorgeous beauty. It's the perfect angry sky color with an amazing holo sparkle. The formula is great, no issues to report. Removal is easy too! Shown is two coats plus top coat.
"Rainbow Moon Heartache is based on Usagi Tsukino aka Sailor Moon and named after the special ability she gains in S (season three). She is portrayed as a semi-lazy, accident-prone crybaby with an outgoing personality who largely cares about others before herself. A black cat named Luna ‘awakens’ her in the first episode of the anime, granting her abilities associated with the moon, love, and light. She gains additional powers as she grows stronger and her appearance changes several times throughout the series to reflect this. Her various Sailor Soldier uniforms consist mostly of the colors blue, pink, red, white, and yellow."
Dead Scream is described as a blackened red-violet holographic duochrome filled with magenta/violet/copper chameleon pigment, red-to-copper and magenta-to-gold color shifting shimmer, red, purple, and green shimmer, iridescent red-to-green microglitter, and black and silver holographic microglitters.
Price: $11.00 (regular) / $10.00 (pre-sale)
This polish is too beautiful for words. It's so vampy and sexy! The formula is excellent, very smooth and easy to apply. Removal is easy too. Shown is two coats plus top coat.
"Dead Scream is based on Setsuna Meioh aka Sailor Pluto and named after the special ability she uses for the majority of the anime, starting with her first appearance half-way through Sailor Moon R (season two). She is the oldest out of all the other Guardians and is often described as distant although she consistently displays a fondness for Chibiusa. Setsuna has power over time and space, and guards the Space-Time Door (a time-traveling gate). As Sailor Pluto, she wields a key-shaped staff topped by one of three Talismans – the Garnet Orb – and her Sailor Soldier uniform colors are black and garnet."
Silence Glaive Surprise
Silence Glaive Surprise is described as a dark blue-violet holographic duochrome with copper, purple, and red shimmer, red-to-gold and purple-to-red color shifting shimmer, blue/purple/red chameleon pigment, and silver holographic microglitter.
Price: $11.00 (regular) / $10.00 (pre-sale)
I loved this one. My birthday was this month and this was the polish I wanted to wear for the day. It's such a gorgeous blurple type of color, and the holo sparkle is strong! Formula was excellent, smooth and easy to apply. Easy removal too. Shown is one coat plus top coat.
"Silence Glaive Surprise is based on Hotaru Tomoe aka Sailor Saturn and named after the special ability she uses in the beginning of Sailor Stars (season five). She is described as delicate, quiet, and precocious with numerous special abilities such as healing minor injuries (herself and others) and getting visions of the future. Hotaru’s powers revolve mostly around death and destruction and as Sailor Saturn, she carries a large scythe-like bladed weapon called the Silence Glaive. The primary colors of her Sailor Soldier uniform are purple and maroon."
Space Sword Blaster
Space Sword Blaster is described as a blackened navy blue holographic filled with blue/purple/copper chameleon pigment, gold and blue shimmer, gold and blue flakies, iridescent blue/purple microglitter, and sapphire, silver, and gold holographic microglitters.
Price: $11.00 (regular) / $10.00 (pre-sale)
The formula was excellent, very smooth and easy to apply and to remove. Shown is two coats plus top coat.
"Space Sword Blaster is based on Haruka Tenou aka Sailor Uranus and named after the special ability she gains in S (season three). Her personality is described as stubborn, strong-willed, and charming, and she’s shown to have an extremely close relationship with Michiru Kaioh (Sailor Neptune). Haruka is also an accomplished runner and a professional racecar driver. Her powers are associated with the wind and sky with some precognitive abilities, and she wields one of three Talismans – the Space Sword – later on in the series. The primary colors of her Sailor Soldier uniform are navy blue and yellow."
Submarine Reflection
Submarine Reflection is described as a teal holographic duochrome with green/blue/gold chameleon pigment, green-to-blue color shifting shimmer, blue, green, and turquoise shimmer, turquoise flakies, iridescent teal/blue microglitter, and turquoise metallic and holographic microglitters.
Price: $11.00 (regular) / $10.00 (pre-sale)
This. Polish. Is. Beautiful. I love bright teals like this. It's honestly perfect for me. I can't say enough positive things about it. I was wearing this the day I got a pedicure, and even the lady at the nail salon commented on how beautiful it was. The formula was excellent, smooth and easy to apply, and to remove. Shown is two coats plus top coat.
"Submarine Reflection is based on Michiru Kaioh aka Sailor Neptune and named after the special ability she gains in S (season three). She’s portrayed as calm, sophisticated, and graceful as well as a very talented artist, swimmer, and musician (specifically the violin). Michiru has an extremely close relationship with Haruka Tenou (Sailor Uranus), with whom she is with almost constantly. Her powers are mostly associated with the sea while also having some precognitive abilities. Later on in the series, she comes to possess one of three Talismans – the Deep Aqua Mirror. Her Sailor Soldier uniform colors are teal and cerulean."
Twinkle Yell
Twinkle Yell is described as a bright pink holographic filled with red and silver/white sparks, red-to-gold color shifting shimmer, neon pink flakies, and iridescent, metallic, and holographic pink and magenta microglitter.
Price: $11.00 (regular) / $10.00 (pre-sale)
This pink is so pretty and bright! Im not typically a pink kind of girl, but i truly did love this color. The formula was excellent, smooth and easy to apply and remove. Shown is two coats plus top coat.
"Twinkle Yell is based on Chibiusa aka Sailor Chibi Moon and named after the phrase used to summon Pegasus in Super S (season four). She is the future daughter of Usagi Tsukino (Sailor Moon) and travels back in time to first seek help from the Sailor Guardians before later returning to train as a Guardian herself. She’s portrayed mostly as a brat, often picking on and getting into fights with present day Usagi (despite both of them knowing of their future mother-daughter relationship). Chibiusa’s abilities are mostly used in conjunction with magical weapons or items, and to boost the overall power of Sailor Moon’s special attacks. The colors of her Sailor Soldier uniform consist mostly of pink, red, white, and yellow."
That was a lot of pictures wasn't it? It was so worth it though!
This whole collection is just amazing. I felt like a broken record when I talked formula, but each polish had an excellent formula across the board. Picking a favorite is really hard, as I really did love each one. If I had to choose only one, I think I would pick Submarine Reflection, as that bright teal shade always captures my full attention.
A few more details before I leave you.
There will be a pre-order from 6pm CST on October 20, 2017 through October 23, 2017. This will be the preorder period, after the 23rd they will go off sale until November 1, 2017, at which time will be the full regular release.
During the preorder time, each color from this collection will be individually available for $10 each, the two half sets of five for $47 each, and the full set of all ten polishes for $89.
The website will then close while the maker starts getting orders packed and shipped out to you.
It’ll then re-open for the 'official' launch on November 1, 2017, where everything will be available at their regular, full price - individual colors for $11 each, the two half sets of five for $52 each, and the full set of all ten polishes for $99.
Domestic orders of $50 or more, Canadian orders of $100 or more, and all other International orders of $200 or more will get free standard shipping (no code needed). Aside from Canada, The Howling Boutique's Supermoon Lacquer currently only ships internationally to the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. If someone from a country not listed above is interested in making a purchase, they need to either contact The Howling Boutique's Supermoon Lacquer via the contact form on the website or send an email (hello@thehowlingboutique.com) so it can be determined if their request can be accommodated.
IMPORTANT: Unlike previous releases, all coupons will be deactivated during the presale and may not be used. This collection will only be available for pre-order (versus also having all previously released colors). Any remaining stock of other collections will be available, but will not be actively restocked during pre-order.
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