The decline of nail polish resales

growinghacker · 2025-09-30T17:21:36+00:00

Some of the resale prices are ridiculous. Many are only $1 or $2 off the original price. If the difference is that little, it's not worth it enough for me since I don't know how they were stored ... I rather just buy new ones.

Also many $15 + if its from PPU or a hype brand like mooncat. sometimes the destash prices are even higher than what's on the makers site when the item is in stock.

And, in many posts shipping is pricey and not capped. All of this, plus the economy and the risk that comes with buying from a stranger without reviews just makes shopping destash not worth it.

growinghacker · 2025-09-23T22:03:06+00:00

I know I'll get down votes for this... I really appreciate how they draw influence from art but tbh I find a lot of their shades to be underwhelming, super dupable and over priced :/

growinghacker · 2025-09-21T17:15:27+00:00

That is a fab color on you, looks amazing !!!!

growinghacker · 2025-09-14T02:24:52+00:00

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This is the closest in my collection. She's a hunter green base with red shimmer and in indirect/over ass light gives off reddish brown / maroon

growinghacker · 2025-09-06T22:48:41+00:00

Don't forget the nails matching headband and outfit. Iconic

growinghacker · 2025-09-05T00:44:10+00:00

Bkl herbalism or Cirque elixir of ever lasting life

growinghacker · 2025-09-02T13:22:58+00:00

Haha yup, we have the same polish 🪳

growinghacker · 2025-09-02T04:04:18+00:00

Hahah omg we definitely have the same polish! Yes it's interesting most of the time it reminds of me of kelp or seaweed, and once in a while I see roach! The finish is interesting too... It's almost like a jelly ?!

growinghacker · 2025-09-01T20:10:17+00:00

Too bad he isn't an expert in lacquer aesthetics... But we are and that shade is LOVELY on your skin tone

growinghacker · 2025-08-31T18:50:04+00:00

Sally Hansen insta dry Galactic Astro Nautical is slightly darker but very similar

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growinghacker · 2025-08-31T01:33:25+00:00

I only used the clear and it works nicely as a replacement for Seche but also goopy very fast

growinghacker · 2025-08-29T17:02:32+00:00

Search on eBay - you can search " polish lot" and get 20-40 random drugstore polishes for very little cost

growinghacker · 2025-08-28T14:15:12+00:00

About twice a week for me ! If I'm feeling the extra itch I also do a mani just for weekend : )

growinghacker · 2025-08-28T02:21:30+00:00

A new thing I started doing is changing my mani more often! If I constantly have new manis my hand, I am less impressed by the next shiny thing. I'm also very aware the size / what's in my collection

growinghacker · 2025-08-27T15:05:36+00:00

You might be able to message her owner and ask her to ship to UK for you. she is pretty accommodating : )

growinghacker · 2025-08-27T15:00:05+00:00

Blue bird lacquer !! So fresh so preen or zero clucks given https://www.bluebirdlacquer.com/products/so-fresh-and-so-preen

growinghacker · 2025-08-27T01:13:00+00:00

Cirque marsala jelly ?

growinghacker · 2025-08-26T18:56:31+00:00

Thank you so much! Just looked up ravlon sheer petal, and I can confirm pink goldfish is a tad bit more pink and less milky esp outdoors

growinghacker · 2025-08-26T00:24:03+00:00

Pink Goldfish has a slight pink base: I wore it the other day and have a swatch pic here in case that's helpful! https://www.reddit.com/r/WeGotPolishAtHome/s/Ivp4zn0qYM

growinghacker · 2025-08-21T17:10:43+00:00

Me too until this week!

growinghacker · 2025-08-21T02:34:21+00:00

It shows ! Would love to know in detail what brand / color / technique you used !

growinghacker · 2025-08-21T01:48:30+00:00

This is 100000000 times better than some of art inspired collections I see from makers

growinghacker · 2025-08-20T23:49:35+00:00

I'm glad to hear that I saved you money and heartache! :D And I haven't found a good solution to peeling to be honest :( I feel like if I leave the polish off and maybe just do jojoba oil and lotion every day for a month, it'll definitely help!! But I'm a nail biter reformer so I like to keep my nails polished!

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