This is her debut collection and it is amazing. If this collection is any indication, I just know there are great things ahead in her future.
A little bit about the maker and polish:
"My name is Nikki and I am a California girl who loves the beaches and the mountains in this beautiful place. As a polish enthusiast, I love making unique colors that reflect what I see around me. The ocean, the trees, the beaches, the blue sky, the bright lights of my big city…it all gives me inspiration for the colors I mix.
All of the polishes in my shop are hand mixed by me in small batches. I use high quality cosmetic grade pigments, glitters, and micas in my polishes and all of my ingredients are considered vegan. 1850 Artisan Polishes are 5-Free, which means they are free from formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), formaldehyde-resin, and camphor." -- excerpt from the website.
This collection will officially launch on Saturday, January 20th at 7:00 am PST / 10:00 am EST. You can check out the website for lots more swatches too!
Speaking of swatches, go get a snack and settle in because I've got a lot of pictures to share with you!
City Lights At Night
City Lights At Night is described as black jelly with a multitude of different holographic colors.
This polish was scooped off the city at night and bottled for everyone to enjoy. 3 coats are recommended for optimal coverage with a glossy top coat.
Shown in my swatches are 3 coats plus Fast Track, 1850 Artisan Polish Glossy Quick Dry Top Coat. City Lights At Night had an excellent formula that was smooth and easy to apply.
It really does look like twinkling lights from a city at night, doesn't it? This polish was wonderfully sparkly and definitely eye-catching. I got some nice compliments when I wore it.
Dichotomy
Dichotomy is described as a thermal scattered holographic that is a shimmering iced lavender when warm and a metallic deep royal purple when cool.
"This polish is more than one kind of wonderful and celebrates the dichotomy of incredible women everywhere" - Nikki
Shown here in my swatches are two coats plus Fast Track, 1850 Artisan Polish Glossy Quick Dry Top Coat. Dichotomy has a wonderful formula that was very smooth and easy to apply.
warm state
transition
Duplicity
Duplicity is described as a multichrome thermal that has a sophisticated and subtle shift from sunset peach and pink when warm to a svette plum and gold when cool.
Shown in my swatches are 2 coats plus Fast Track, 1850 Artisan Polish Glossy Quick Dry Top Coat. Duplicity has a wonderful formula that was very smooth and easy to apply.
cold state. Isn't it beautiful?
warm state
transition state
High Rise
High Rise is described as a fuchsia leaning ruby red jelly that absolutely glows with unicorn aurora pigment. The shimmers shift from red to gold and even green at some angles.
This polish is the skyscraper of the 1850 Artisan Polish collection and I can completely see why. I am so enamored with it.
My swatches show 3 thin coats plus Fast Track, 1850 Artisan Polish Glossy Quick Dry Top Coat. High Rise has an amazing formula which was very smooth and easy to apply. In my swatches, you may notice some visible nail line, but this was not noticeable in person.
Hollywood
Hollywood is described as a metallic electric violet pink with scattered silver, fuchsia, and turquoise holo.
Shown in my swatches are 2 coats plus Fast Track, 1850 Artisan Polish Glossy Quick Dry Top Coat.
Hollywood's formula was excellent and was smooth and easy to apply. Looking back, I probably would have done 1 more thin coat to hide the nail line more, I didn't notice when I was applying the polish. Two or three coats would be based on your personal preference.
Hollywood's formula was excellent and was smooth and easy to apply. Looking back, I probably would have done 1 more thin coat to hide the nail line more, I didn't notice when I was applying the polish. Two or three coats would be based on your personal preference.
Lovely
Lovely is a soft pink creme that is a staple for polish lovers everywhere. This lovely color is an understated nod towards the shells you find on the beach last summer.
I have a few similar pinks in color, but I must say, none have a formula that is this good. They're usually thin and apply patchy, but Lovely is just that, Lovely. I applied 3 thin coats and they went on buttery smooth and self-leveled perfectly. I topped it with Fast Track, 1850 Artisan Polish Glossy Quick Dry Top Coat.
Next up is not a color, but a mashup of Lovely and Hollywood. I thought they'd compliment each other quite nicely, and I really enjoyed the combination.
Shown is 1 coat of Hollywood over Lovely plus Fast Track, 1850 Artisan Polish Glossy Quick Dry Top Coat.
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier is a shimmering rose gold with multi-colored sparkle that is reminiscent of the sunset at the Santa Monica Beach. This gorgeous polish sparkles AND is easy to remove.
In my swatches, I captured more of the golden tone, but in low light or shade that rose gold was very apparent and totally gorgeous. I absolutely love this one.
Shown is 2 coats plus Fast Track, 1850 Artisan Polish Glossy Quick Dry Top Coat.
Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Coast Highway is described as an eye-catching deep blue metallic with a flash of violet.
Shown is two coats plus Fast Track, 1850 Artisan Polish Glossy Quick Dry Top Coat. The formula was excellent, it applied very smoothly and easily.
Wild Blackberries
Wild Blackberries is described as a deep berry with a gold shift that has a sprinkling of blue shimmer throughout.
This was the first polish I wore and It's so pretty. I absolutely loved that blue shimmer contrasting the deep berry. I couldn't stop playing with my hands.
Shown is two coats plus Fast Track, 1850 Artisan Polish Glossy Quick Dry Top Coat. Excellent formula, it went on very smooth and easy.
will you just look at that shimmer? unf.
Taupe-iary
Taupe-iary is described as a unique lavender leaning taupe creme that is set apart by a soft copper shimmer.
Shown here is two coats plus Fast Track, 1850 Artisan Polish Glossy Quick Dry Top Coat. I really liked those shimmery copper flecks. This polish is so pretty and it had an amazing formula too. It was very very smooth and easy to apply.
Hummingbird
Hummingbird is described as a mesmerizing, shifting, shimmering, polish that moves from turquoise to purple with red and gold on the edges.
Mesmerising is the perfect word to describe this polish. It's absolutely jaw-dropping. The shimmer is out of this world. The formula was equally as amazing, very smooth and easy to apply.
Shown is two coats plus Fast Track, 1850 Artisan Polish Glossy Quick Dry Top Coat.
Last up, the secret star of the show is
Fast Track - 1850 Artisan Polish Glossy Quick Dry Top Coat
Fast Track is a FIVE FREE quick dry top coat for the demanding polish enthusiast who must have high shine, no shrinkage, and a lightning-fast drying time.
As you can tell from the fill line I've used this top coat quite a bit since I received it, and I really like it. It dries fast, hard, and is very shiny.
I also did a stamping test. I stamp a lot, and smearing is a HUGE factor for me when I chose a top coat.
I stamped over Santa Monica Pier.
As you can see in the macro there was no smearing of my design, which made me very happy. The top coat did not shrink either, nor did it dull any of the holo polishes I tried it with.
I'm fussy when it comes to top coats, and I have to say this one is a home run. You should definitely give this a try, I know you'll like it.
Some final thoughts:
Had I not known this was 1850 Artisan Polish's Debut Collection, I never ever would have guessed by the polish. Each and every one had a great formula, was unique and beautiful. The presentation was awesome too, everything arrived wrapped so nicely and securely. I also really liked the bottles and the polish brush she chose. I cannot wait to see everything else she creates, I just know it will be just as amazing.
Don't forget to set a reminder, for the launch Saturday, January 20th at 7:00 am PST / 10:00 am EST!
~Polishes were provided in exchange for a review. ALL opinions are my own. ~
Great review! I am so excited for this brand. I am also a Cali girl and love that this maker is one of us!
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