their quality and the level of professionalism with their branding makes them feel like a boutique brand even though they've only been active for a year...monique is doing such an amazing job I love every polish I've gotten from them!
Honestly so true! It’s impressive how much she’s accomplished pretty much by herself (tho I think she’ll get help from her partner or friends sometimes) I’m glad you’ve loved all the ones you’ve tried so far! 😁
I just discovered Cracked like… 10 days ago, seeing I Yam What I Yam on your insta feed. For some reason I just never watched your swatch videos because I guess I thought they were crackle polishes? 😅 But when I saw IYWIY I GASPED. I loooove jellies and orange is my favorite color. And then I watched all your swatch videos and I fell IN LOVE. I’m absolutely placing an order and I’m so excited! I love their colors, names, and energy!! Def excited to try!
Omg how exciting!! Haha yeah before they switched to the all black caps I know a lottt of people were under the assumption she did crackle 🙈 I’m so glad you discovered how awesome her catalogue is!! Would love to know what makes it to your first Cracked order 🥳
Just fyi, Where’s My Bliss? is described as a "sea foam teal crelly" on the Cracked site, not a cream. I got into Cracked in springtime of this year, but I see that I've already collected 18 bottles lol 😅 That's because of frequent sales, sometimes 30% off! That is definitely a motivator to explore more finishes from a relatively new brand. She is a savvy entrepreneur. I love supporting a fellow Washingtonian, too. (Sometimes if I place an order early enough in the day, they ship it by afternoon, and I receive it within two days 😊) I think you're right that the shimmers are really a strong suit with Cracked. And I feel fortunate that the maker seems to be really into high quality *_pearlescent_* shimmer finishes like I am. I understand that a lot of people aren't that into them (you all are missing out!) but I just love them. All the Donut shades with their oyster pearl (probably Cashmere Cake is my favorite), PB and Blue Jay with its calming muted gray-blue, even The Shag could probably be considered pearlescent because the shimmer is so micro-fine and complementary of that soft green base. That's my favorite finish from Cracked overall. But I love jellies and I agree that it's great to have another option besides Cirque! Don't forget they did the Pinkies trio earlier this year, too! I like how there has been one jelly mixed in with recent collections, and the monthly jelly is a great idea. I did pick up Rolling in the Deep, and it's a lovely color, kind of teal-leaning, definitely a slight green tone in that moody blue. Thanks for sharing! I wish them continued success 💖
Ah that’s right, my bad on calling it a cream! That being said i still feel the same about the formula not self leveling the best for me 🙈 but yess she’s done sooo many sales this year!! Definitely a great time to try them out hehe. That must be so exciting to get your package so soon 😁 Omg yes so true on her focusing on more pearlescent shimmers, like the Donut Shop collection and others! While i dont always love a true pearl finish, i actually do like a lot of her almost pearly shimmers. I can definitely see The Shag fitting in that family and its one of my favorites too! I also am so excited for more amazing jellies!! The 3 Little Pinkies were super adorable, its hard to choose a favorite from those. I’m glad you picked up Rolling in the Deep and have been loving it! It does look like such s beautiful color, but I also have been holding back grabbing it since it looks so much like Cirque’s Verdigris and i don’t want to dupe myself anymore 🙈 but i also need it to compare haha! So glad you enjoyed my picks 😁
I was really impressed by the quality of Cracked polishes and HEY, they BRUSHES are FAN-TAS-TIC! Seriously, fantastic. I can name only 3 brands so far that I fell in love because of their brushes, and it is Cracked, Mooncat and Kathleen. I have small nails, and their brushes seem to fit any nail surface, and I love it. I have Chocolate Gram and Rockin Roadster Wheels, both sold out, and no wonder, because it is really a great quality/price combo. I can just wish Monique all the best and all the help she can have, as her business started as a star!
I think you introduced me to Cracked, and I love this line! Two of my favorites are Brownie Pink and Chinotto. Her brushes are excellent and Brownie Pink ,in particular, has one of the nicest formulas I have ever used. I love seeing someone bring something fresh and fun while still prioritizing quality and affordability. I think I will be getting Another Day in the PNW soon because it has been on my wish list for months.
omg thats so amazing i introduced you to the brand!! 🥰 so happy you love those shades, and yes totally agree she really has a fresh creative vision while being affordable which i appreciate so much! so fun you’ll be snagging another day in the pnw, it’ll be perfect for the gloomy winter days too 🥲🌨️
I'm definitely going to keep my eye out for their Jelly of the month because all three are colors I would have bought. I had no idea that their pricepoint was that low. Unfortunately, most of the ones catching my eye are sold out but that just means the brand is doing good! I'm looking forward to trying them :)
I’m so glad you love the jellies she’s released so far! Super curious about November 👀 I believe she will have most if not all back in stock before her BF sale which starts the 29th!
I LOVE Cracked Polish! Their formula is always amazing. Monique is such a an artist. She had me with Pink Hair Strands. I've been stuck ever since. Customer Service is next level. Such a great brand!
yess, love that you made a best of video for cracked. i love what Monique is doing, she has a vision and is driven to get it out into the world. i agree that the cremes are hit or miss, I have "F*ck Kale" and find it really hard to apply, but i love the color. i'll maybe try some thinner next time i give it a go. very nice to hear that (so far) the jellies have great formulas. i've been wanting to try them out and there are a good variety of colors already.
Omg yes I forgot to mention that one being another I don’t love simile to where’s my bliss 🙈 def another shame since it’s a stunning color! But yeah I’m super excited about her jellies, tho I hope we’ll see a jelly collection one day just to speed up filling out her catalogue 😅
Thanks for the swatches and recommendations! I Yam What I Yam is definitely a stand out jelly for me and I think I might check out their Black Friday deals if they have any. The Italy collection is beautiful as well and certainly on the top of the list.
of course! 🫶🏼 yes they’re having 20% sitewide for BF, but you can get an extra 10% off if you use an affiliate code! totally agree Italy was such a standout collection 😍
I don't own any Cracked Polish, so this video is a gem! The shimmery gray is beautiful, Leather Bound is so me, 23 Flavors is stunning, and Chinoto is a gorgeous jelly I will be buying. Thanks Stephanie, another fab video and swatches, and especially your commentary. ❤
Cracked jellies are so amazing! I cannot wait to see more. This is definitely a brand I am happy to have discovered (all thanks to you and your videos!!!). I think I saw your swatch and review introducing cracked and I figured I would give them a try and BAM! Now I'm a part of the facebook group and I own a number of their polishes. I love Monique too, I just think she is so sweet and listens to her customer base with patience and helpfulness.
Yay I’m so happy I was the one who introduced you to Cracked! 😁 and that you’ve loved them so far. Monique really is such a sweet & friendly person!! 💞
These Cracked videos are extremely helpful. Thank you! I had only four cracked shades for a long time. They recaptured my attention with The Page Turner Collection and now I’m playing catch up!
Cracked polish has excellent formulas and very nuanced colours and textures and a great brush. Her jellies are gorgeous ❤ Christmas Pickle is on now my wishlist.
@@PolishedYogi I’m olde but when did Christmas Pickle, legitimately become a thing. I had a German Grandmother and she had 72 first cousins and nobody put a pickle on their tree. It’s cute and fun but probably more Hallmark than Tannenbaum. 🍻
I love Cracked polishes! I’ve ordered quite a few this past year. The only one I have of those you showed here is Fight. I’d go as far as saying it’s my fav indie brand. Definitely looking forward to what she will create in the future!
Fight is such a great one!! So glad you’ve been loving Cracked so far, I’m also so excited to see what she does in the future since she’s done soo much already! 😍
I'm currently wearing Rolling in the Deep with Holo Taco's Fallen Flake and I really like it!! I just made my first Cracked order recently and was shocked she threw in one I didn't order that she just had an extra of, so I am a loyal customer for that! Grotto is probably my favorite. I also don't normally go for orange but loved Delicacy in Sardinia. Spreading joy by telling people it's inspired by pasta sauce is the best 🤣 Love your videos, cheers 🥰
omg that sounds like a beautiful combo! 😍😍 but wow that’s so awesome she threw in an extra!! how exciting 🥳 Grotto is beautifuuuul, i’m gonna love that next summer 💙 and hahah i mean doesn’t that fact make the color so much more enjoyable?! 🍝 i’m so happy to hear that though, thank you!!!
Oh gosh, I love "Another Day in the PNW." (And I live in the PNW!) "FIGHT" is just gorgeous, too. Anytime "indigo" or "navy" is mentioned in a nail polish color, I am on it! "Delicacy in Sardinia" is astonishing! Not at all what I'm usually interested in, but that looks stunning. What a rich, sunny shade! Loving "Christmas Pickle!" That is so cute! I'm getting on their email list so I know when this comes out!
You mentioned having thinner nails more prone to cracking. mine were that way until I started taking biotin everyday. After six months I started to really notice a difference and now my nails are really sturdy and (knock wood) they just don't break or split anymore.
Ahh yeah I always hear biotin is great for that! I’m awful at remembering taking vitamins everyday, and I know consistency is key to see results! 🙈 thankfully cuticle oil helps a lot, it’s again a matter of me being better at applying it 🤪
Love this video!! I agree with your take on their creams -- I was lucky enough to be gifted the Gloom and Doom collection this spring and while I loved the color story and polishes individually, I felt like the creams weren't as opaque as I'd like, and future swatch reviews corroborated that impression. I think Monique is generally really professional and creative, just I tend to look at brands which either have great creams or evocative inspirations and she's not focused on either of those aspects -- which is GREAT tbh not everything has to be for *me* -- but it encapsulates why I haven't been too tempted by Cracked so far. (also I dislike the wide square base bottles (a la Lurid, Cracked, or Dimension) so I feel like it has to be REALLY special for me to make the jump) That being said.... the color/pun combination for Read from their book-inspired collection might be good enough for me to make the leap 😅
thank you friend!! 💓 and agh yeah i’m glad you totally agree with me on their cremes 😅 i know a lot of people do prefer a thinner formula and i totally get that, but i think it makes sense we’d want something more opaque since we also use polish for nail art! i totally hear you too on their collection themes, that’s kind of what i was alluding too in my outro when i mentioned at first i was like meh about them lol 🙈 but i have been enjoying her themes a lot more lately! lolll isnt Read just so good 😆 but omg i loveee square bottles! those fit so perfectly in my helmers, its just so satisfying ◽️👄◽️ (i think round bottle also perfectly fit, but idk the fact thats there can be literally 0 gaps with square bottles is nice lol)
You look especially lovely today!🌸 It could be the but your hair looks a tad darker. Quite pretty! My faves: “Another Day in the PNW”(😮💨😮💨) “Leather Bound” (I have this! 😮💨😮💨😯) (Hahahaha I love that you said you can wear Dr. Pepper on your nails😂) “Nuclear Coolant” (😮💨😮💨) “Christmas Pickle” (😮💨😮💨😮💨), THANK YOU MONIQUE FOR LETTING STEPHANIE SNEEKPEEK THIS BEAUTIFUL POLISH! Sorry for the all caps but I an legit excited to get it!💃🏿💃🏿 “Delicacy in Sardiña” (😮💨😮💨) “Chinotto” (😮💨😮💨) “Bubble Gum Yum Yum”. My Black Friday shopping is going to be 😬😬 Edited to add YAY to your code being unlimited 💃🏿💃🏿
hehe thank you friend!! always appreciate your support and excitement 😁🥳 and oh noo, yeah its so easy to just get overwhelmed with everything you want to grab during BF, but i would say its worth it when its on sale at least, right?? 😅😅
That spoiler for the gold polish is definitely on my BF wishlist, and nuclear coolant. I waited on that one because there have been so many releases lately, but I want the finish because it’s the same as cherry sugar water. Do you have a video of purely your favorite cremes? I have exactly the same theology on cremes as you!!
oh yeah i can see it being similar in finish to cherry sugar water! though i think that one is a little more squishy iirc, while nuclear coolant is more opaque. but other than that they look similar! and no i actually haven’t done a video on my favorite cremes before 🙈 i think the two general brands i really love for cremes are Dimension Nails and Olive Ave, i have a couple vids on DN and several more on OAP. OAP is a bit thinner, so some do need 2 coats but the first coat is always insanely good with its coverage too! DN is a bit on the thicker side but not chalky imo, still buttery smooth and so impressive. i think Zoya has some great cremes too but would definitely recommend waiting for one of their bigger sales, especially if they still come with their skinny brushes 😅 i should work on a fav cremes video though, but my schedule is packed so it wont be coming soon 🥲
I have two NOL cremes on my wishlist for BF! I actually heard Cracked’s replacement brushes for the NOL bottles. I know night owl also sells replacement brushes I heard they’re a bit too long and can end up bending/fraying from touching the bottom
Thanks for sharing your favorite Cracked polishes. I haven’t bought anything from Cracked polish yet. At first I thought they sold crackle polishes. I’ll see what their sale is for Black Friday. Is Cracked Leatherbound similar to Mooncat Bootlegger or Dark Horse?
Haha yeah at lot of people did too 😅 that wasn’t her intention at all but I totally understand why a lot of people would think that’s what she was specializing in lol. Their sale is 20% sitewide but affiliate codes can stack, so you can get 30% :) Leather bound definitely is similar to those I think more so Dark Horse iirc, I showed comparisons in the Page Turner video! Just check the description for the timestamps to see ☺️
I only own a few Cracked Polishes I’ve been happy with most of them. My faves are Donut Spunk (hate the name tho) and Cinnamon Sugar Crumb. No surprise there since I’m a HUGE fan of neutrals. They are 3 coaters on me so application can be tricky. Too heavy handed and you can get too much build up on the nail. Love the look of Another Day on the PNW!
Oh I love those too! I think I shared both in my first video hehe she definitely makes beautiful neutrals 😍 and totally understand you regarding the formula. I wonder if some of her polishes just need a little thinner 🤔 I’m glad you loved the PNW shade! 🌧️
i just think not all creme pigments are compatible with a 2 coat max formula (usually because they can’t use a white or black base with the color i’ve noticed)
Why don't you like the name "Christmas Pickle"? It's such a fun tradition that my family loves to take part it, and such an unusual ornament to have in a Christmas tree 😂 But the whole point is that you have to hide it deep inside the tree where it's hard to find...
i completely missed the reference!! 🤣 i hadn’t heard of it before so i just assumed its like a pickle you just eat for Christmas 😂😂 thats too funny though
I really love the one from Cirque! It’s my favorite of all the brands I’ve tried, I would say yeah Mooncat and Cracked are similar in terms of how rough they feel for me. But cirque feels so much smoother and more gentle!
Lmaoo I vaguely remember you mentioning in a stream or something you hated Dr Pepper 🤣 but at least you like that blue!! It’s so fun 💙 and you’re too kind Linry, thank you 🥹
I am so so pleased with the Cracked polishes I’ve purchased after watching your videos 🙂↕️ Thank you so much for turning me onto this brand! I own 5 bottles now since they restocked Cornea Killer! 🤩 they’re Oranges. Omg. They’re everything I’ve been searching for!! Crack-o-lantern and corner killer are just. Perfection. 🤌
I have several of your picks already on my wishlist such as: Delicacy in Sardinia, Fight, Nuclear Coolant, and Bubblegum Yum Yum. I don’t own any jellies but I’m very interested in getting squishy, buildable jellies. Love this series and appreciate your recommendations and honesty about the pros and cons of each brand😊🫶🏼
their quality and the level of professionalism with their branding makes them feel like a boutique brand even though they've only been active for a year...monique is doing such an amazing job I love every polish I've gotten from them!
Can't echo this exact thought enough!
Honestly so true! It’s impressive how much she’s accomplished pretty much by herself (tho I think she’ll get help from her partner or friends sometimes) I’m glad you’ve loved all the ones you’ve tried so far! 😁
I just discovered Cracked like… 10 days ago, seeing I Yam What I Yam on your insta feed. For some reason I just never watched your swatch videos because I guess I thought they were crackle polishes? 😅
But when I saw IYWIY I GASPED. I loooove jellies and orange is my favorite color. And then I watched all your swatch videos and I fell IN LOVE. I’m absolutely placing an order and I’m so excited! I love their colors, names, and energy!! Def excited to try!
Delicacy in Sardinia is just….. *chefs kiss*
Omg how exciting!! Haha yeah before they switched to the all black caps I know a lottt of people were under the assumption she did crackle 🙈 I’m so glad you discovered how awesome her catalogue is!! Would love to know what makes it to your first Cracked order 🥳
Literally painting on Chinotto while I watch this. For me Cracked is THE brand -- my current favorite by far. I just think Monique does amazing work.
Yayy love that!! ♥️♥️
Just fyi, Where’s My Bliss? is described as a "sea foam teal crelly" on the Cracked site, not a cream.
I got into Cracked in springtime of this year, but I see that I've already collected 18 bottles lol 😅 That's because of frequent sales, sometimes 30% off! That is definitely a motivator to explore more finishes from a relatively new brand. She is a savvy entrepreneur. I love supporting a fellow Washingtonian, too. (Sometimes if I place an order early enough in the day, they ship it by afternoon, and I receive it within two days 😊)
I think you're right that the shimmers are really a strong suit with Cracked. And I feel fortunate that the maker seems to be really into high quality *_pearlescent_* shimmer finishes like I am. I understand that a lot of people aren't that into them (you all are missing out!) but I just love them. All the Donut shades with their oyster pearl (probably Cashmere Cake is my favorite), PB and Blue Jay with its calming muted gray-blue, even The Shag could probably be considered pearlescent because the shimmer is so micro-fine and complementary of that soft green base. That's my favorite finish from Cracked overall.
But I love jellies and I agree that it's great to have another option besides Cirque! Don't forget they did the Pinkies trio earlier this year, too! I like how there has been one jelly mixed in with recent collections, and the monthly jelly is a great idea. I did pick up Rolling in the Deep, and it's a lovely color, kind of teal-leaning, definitely a slight green tone in that moody blue.
Thanks for sharing! I wish them continued success 💖
Ah that’s right, my bad on calling it a cream! That being said i still feel the same about the formula not self leveling the best for me 🙈 but yess she’s done sooo many sales this year!! Definitely a great time to try them out hehe. That must be so exciting to get your package so soon 😁
Omg yes so true on her focusing on more pearlescent shimmers, like the Donut Shop collection and others! While i dont always love a true pearl finish, i actually do like a lot of her almost pearly shimmers. I can definitely see The Shag fitting in that family and its one of my favorites too!
I also am so excited for more amazing jellies!! The 3 Little Pinkies were super adorable, its hard to choose a favorite from those. I’m glad you picked up Rolling in the Deep and have been loving it! It does look like such s beautiful color, but I also have been holding back grabbing it since it looks so much like Cirque’s Verdigris and i don’t want to dupe myself anymore 🙈 but i also need it to compare haha!
So glad you enjoyed my picks 😁
I was really impressed by the quality of Cracked polishes and HEY, they BRUSHES are FAN-TAS-TIC! Seriously, fantastic. I can name only 3 brands so far that I fell in love because of their brushes, and it is Cracked, Mooncat and Kathleen. I have small nails, and their brushes seem to fit any nail surface, and I love it.
I have Chocolate Gram and Rockin Roadster Wheels, both sold out, and no wonder, because it is really a great quality/price combo.
I can just wish Monique all the best and all the help she can have, as her business started as a star!
Yes they have such nice paddle brushes! Def on par with those other brands 😍 so glad you love those shades!!
I think you introduced me to Cracked, and I love this line! Two of my favorites are Brownie Pink and Chinotto. Her brushes are excellent and Brownie Pink ,in particular, has one of the nicest formulas I have ever used. I love seeing someone bring something fresh and fun while still prioritizing quality and affordability. I think I will be getting Another Day in the PNW soon because it has been on my wish list for months.
omg thats so amazing i introduced you to the brand!! 🥰 so happy you love those shades, and yes totally agree she really has a fresh creative vision while being affordable which i appreciate so much! so fun you’ll be snagging another day in the pnw, it’ll be perfect for the gloomy winter days too 🥲🌨️
I'm definitely going to keep my eye out for their Jelly of the month because all three are colors I would have bought. I had no idea that their pricepoint was that low. Unfortunately, most of the ones catching my eye are sold out but that just means the brand is doing good! I'm looking forward to trying them :)
I’m so glad you love the jellies she’s released so far! Super curious about November 👀 I believe she will have most if not all back in stock before her BF sale which starts the 29th!
I LOVE Cracked Polish! Their formula is always amazing. Monique is such a an artist. She had me with Pink Hair Strands. I've been stuck ever since. Customer Service is next level. Such a great brand!
thats a beauty too!! i’m so glad you’re a fan too 🥰
yess, love that you made a best of video for cracked. i love what Monique is doing, she has a vision and is driven to get it out into the world. i agree that the cremes are hit or miss, I have "F*ck Kale" and find it really hard to apply, but i love the color. i'll maybe try some thinner next time i give it a go. very nice to hear that (so far) the jellies have great formulas. i've been wanting to try them out and there are a good variety of colors already.
Omg yes I forgot to mention that one being another I don’t love simile to where’s my bliss 🙈 def another shame since it’s a stunning color! But yeah I’m super excited about her jellies, tho I hope we’ll see a jelly collection one day just to speed up filling out her catalogue 😅
Thanks for the swatches and recommendations! I Yam What I Yam is definitely a stand out jelly for me and I think I might check out their Black Friday deals if they have any. The Italy collection is beautiful as well and certainly on the top of the list.
of course! 🫶🏼 yes they’re having 20% sitewide for BF, but you can get an extra 10% off if you use an affiliate code! totally agree Italy was such a standout collection 😍
chinotto is so lush! love all your picks, one day i will own some cracked lol
So glad you like that one! It’s beautifully rich 🤤 and yess one day!
I don't own any Cracked Polish, so this video is a gem!
The shimmery gray is beautiful, Leather Bound is so me, 23 Flavors is stunning, and Chinoto is a gorgeous jelly I will be buying.
Thanks Stephanie, another fab video and swatches, and especially your commentary. ❤
You've got to get you some! She will be re-stocking a lot of colors and debuting some on Black Friday, and 20% discount too!
I’m so glad you enjoyed those and are planning to pick them up!! And thank you as always for the sweet comments 🥰🤗
Great video! I’m glad you mentioned the crellies being labeled as creams. Thanks so much. ❤
Thank you for watching!! 🤗
Cracked is amazing, the formula is soooo buttery
Cracked jellies are so amazing! I cannot wait to see more. This is definitely a brand I am happy to have discovered (all thanks to you and your videos!!!). I think I saw your swatch and review introducing cracked and I figured I would give them a try and BAM! Now I'm a part of the facebook group and I own a number of their polishes. I love Monique too, I just think she is so sweet and listens to her customer base with patience and helpfulness.
Yay I’m so happy I was the one who introduced you to Cracked! 😁 and that you’ve loved them so far. Monique really is such a sweet & friendly person!! 💞
These Cracked videos are extremely helpful. Thank you!
I had only four cracked shades for a long time. They recaptured my attention with The Page Turner Collection and now I’m playing catch up!
yay so happy to hear that! 😁 the Page Turner collection was soo lovely, i’m sure you’ll love what you grab from that!
Cracked polish has excellent formulas and very nuanced colours and textures and a great brush. Her jellies are gorgeous ❤ Christmas Pickle is on now my wishlist.
Couldn’t agree more!!
@@PolishedYogi I’m olde but when did Christmas Pickle, legitimately become a thing. I had a German Grandmother and she had 72 first cousins and nobody put a pickle on their tree. It’s cute and fun but probably more Hallmark than Tannenbaum. 🍻
I love Cracked polishes! I’ve ordered quite a few this past year. The only one I have of those you showed here is Fight. I’d go as far as saying it’s my fav indie brand. Definitely looking forward to what she will create in the future!
Fight is such a great one!! So glad you’ve been loving Cracked so far, I’m also so excited to see what she does in the future since she’s done soo much already! 😍
I'm currently wearing Rolling in the Deep with Holo Taco's Fallen Flake and I really like it!! I just made my first Cracked order recently and was shocked she threw in one I didn't order that she just had an extra of, so I am a loyal customer for that! Grotto is probably my favorite. I also don't normally go for orange but loved Delicacy in Sardinia. Spreading joy by telling people it's inspired by pasta sauce is the best 🤣 Love your videos, cheers 🥰
omg that sounds like a beautiful combo! 😍😍 but wow that’s so awesome she threw in an extra!! how exciting 🥳 Grotto is beautifuuuul, i’m gonna love that next summer 💙 and hahah i mean doesn’t that fact make the color so much more enjoyable?! 🍝 i’m so happy to hear that though, thank you!!!
Chinotto totally caught my eye!
It’s such a lovely color 🤤🌰
Oh gosh, I love "Another Day in the PNW." (And I live in the PNW!)
"FIGHT" is just gorgeous, too. Anytime "indigo" or "navy" is mentioned in a nail polish color, I am on it!
"Delicacy in Sardinia" is astonishing! Not at all what I'm usually interested in, but that looks stunning. What a rich, sunny shade!
Loving "Christmas Pickle!" That is so cute! I'm getting on their email list so I know when this comes out!
You mentioned having thinner nails more prone to cracking. mine were that way until I started taking biotin everyday. After six months I started to really notice a difference and now my nails are really sturdy and (knock wood) they just don't break or split anymore.
Ahh yeah I always hear biotin is great for that! I’m awful at remembering taking vitamins everyday, and I know consistency is key to see results! 🙈 thankfully cuticle oil helps a lot, it’s again a matter of me being better at applying it 🤪
Thanks for sharing these gorgeous shades. I have the Italy collection and love it. Unfortunately most polishes on their website are sold out. 😢
i’m glad you also love the Italy collection!! and yeah she’s working hard to restock everything for the BF sale on the 29th! 😁
YAYY for unlimited code uses!! 🎉
always love that!! 🥳
Love this video!! I agree with your take on their creams -- I was lucky enough to be gifted the Gloom and Doom collection this spring and while I loved the color story and polishes individually, I felt like the creams weren't as opaque as I'd like, and future swatch reviews corroborated that impression. I think Monique is generally really professional and creative, just I tend to look at brands which either have great creams or evocative inspirations and she's not focused on either of those aspects -- which is GREAT tbh not everything has to be for *me* -- but it encapsulates why I haven't been too tempted by Cracked so far.
(also I dislike the wide square base bottles (a la Lurid, Cracked, or Dimension) so I feel like it has to be REALLY special for me to make the jump)
That being said.... the color/pun combination for Read from their book-inspired collection might be good enough for me to make the leap 😅
thank you friend!! 💓 and agh yeah i’m glad you totally agree with me on their cremes 😅 i know a lot of people do prefer a thinner formula and i totally get that, but i think it makes sense we’d want something more opaque since we also use polish for nail art! i totally hear you too on their collection themes, that’s kind of what i was alluding too in my outro when i mentioned at first i was like meh about them lol 🙈 but i have been enjoying her themes a lot more lately! lolll isnt Read just so good 😆
but omg i loveee square bottles! those fit so perfectly in my helmers, its just so satisfying ◽️👄◽️ (i think round bottle also perfectly fit, but idk the fact thats there can be literally 0 gaps with square bottles is nice lol)
You look especially lovely today!🌸 It could be the but your hair looks a tad darker. Quite pretty!
My faves:
“Another Day in the PNW”(😮💨😮💨)
“Leather Bound” (I have this! 😮💨😮💨😯)
(Hahahaha I love that you said you can wear Dr. Pepper on your nails😂)
“Nuclear Coolant” (😮💨😮💨)
“Christmas Pickle” (😮💨😮💨😮💨),
THANK YOU MONIQUE FOR LETTING STEPHANIE SNEEKPEEK THIS BEAUTIFUL POLISH! Sorry for the all caps but I an legit excited to get it!💃🏿💃🏿
“Delicacy in Sardiña” (😮💨😮💨)
“Chinotto” (😮💨😮💨)
“Bubble Gum Yum Yum”.
My Black Friday shopping is going to be 😬😬
Edited to add YAY to your code being unlimited 💃🏿💃🏿
hehe thank you friend!! always appreciate your support and excitement 😁🥳 and oh noo, yeah its so easy to just get overwhelmed with everything you want to grab during BF, but i would say its worth it when its on sale at least, right?? 😅😅
That spoiler for the gold polish is definitely on my BF wishlist, and nuclear coolant. I waited on that one because there have been so many releases lately, but I want the finish because it’s the same as cherry sugar water. Do you have a video of purely your favorite cremes? I have exactly the same theology on cremes as you!!
oh yeah i can see it being similar in finish to cherry sugar water! though i think that one is a little more squishy iirc, while nuclear coolant is more opaque. but other than that they look similar!
and no i actually haven’t done a video on my favorite cremes before 🙈 i think the two general brands i really love for cremes are Dimension Nails and Olive Ave, i have a couple vids on DN and several more on OAP. OAP is a bit thinner, so some do need 2 coats but the first coat is always insanely good with its coverage too! DN is a bit on the thicker side but not chalky imo, still buttery smooth and so impressive. i think Zoya has some great cremes too but would definitely recommend waiting for one of their bigger sales, especially if they still come with their skinny brushes 😅 i should work on a fav cremes video though, but my schedule is packed so it wont be coming soon 🥲
have you tried Holo Taco's glass file? wondering how that compares!
I just learned about the "find the pickle" Xmas tradition a few days ago so the pickle polish made me laugh 😂
Omg I need to look this up bc I’m out of the loop 🤣
I love Cracked. Top 5 brand for me. My favorite for cremes is NOL but I keep praying she changes her brush.
I have two NOL cremes on my wishlist for BF! I actually heard Cracked’s replacement brushes for the NOL bottles. I know night owl also sells replacement brushes I heard they’re a bit too long and can end up bending/fraying from touching the bottom
What is your favorite gentle nail file? I also have kind of brittle nails.
cirque is my favorite from the brands i’ve tried!
Thanks for sharing your favorite Cracked polishes. I haven’t bought anything from Cracked polish yet. At first I thought they sold crackle polishes. I’ll see what their sale is for Black Friday. Is Cracked Leatherbound similar to Mooncat Bootlegger or Dark Horse?
Haha yeah at lot of people did too 😅 that wasn’t her intention at all but I totally understand why a lot of people would think that’s what she was specializing in lol. Their sale is 20% sitewide but affiliate codes can stack, so you can get 30% :)
Leather bound definitely is similar to those I think more so Dark Horse iirc, I showed comparisons in the Page Turner video! Just check the description for the timestamps to see ☺️
I only own a few Cracked Polishes I’ve been happy with most of them. My faves are Donut Spunk (hate the name tho) and Cinnamon Sugar Crumb. No surprise there since I’m a HUGE fan of neutrals. They are 3 coaters on me so application can be tricky. Too heavy handed and you can get too much build up on the nail. Love the look of Another Day on the PNW!
Oh I love those too! I think I shared both in my first video hehe she definitely makes beautiful neutrals 😍 and totally understand you regarding the formula. I wonder if some of her polishes just need a little thinner 🤔 I’m glad you loved the PNW shade! 🌧️
Do you know when Christmas Pickle will be available to buy on their site?
it launches with the rest of the collection on Friday!
I’m regretting not ordering bubble gum I might have to do it next time.
its such a cute pink 🥰💗
these are very earthy autumnal tones for the most part, if you've noticed! 🤭
Hehe yess definitely!! I feel like I had to considering my first vid had a lot of brighter colors ☀️
@@PolishedYogi ah, like balancing it out! It makes sense~
i just think not all creme pigments are compatible with a 2 coat max formula (usually because they can’t use a white or black base with the color i’ve noticed)
I have a pickle ornament 😂
I know it goes back to Woolworth’s or something like that.
Yeah I totally missed the reference! 🙈 I was like why would you want a pickle specifically for Christmas 🤣
Why don't you like the name "Christmas Pickle"? It's such a fun tradition that my family loves to take part it, and such an unusual ornament to have in a Christmas tree 😂 But the whole point is that you have to hide it deep inside the tree where it's hard to find...
i completely missed the reference!! 🤣 i hadn’t heard of it before so i just assumed its like a pickle you just eat for Christmas 😂😂 thats too funny though
Which glass file do you love most? I also have thinner, prone to peeling nails. The Mooncat one is a little too rough for me…need a different option!
I really love the one from Cirque! It’s my favorite of all the brands I’ve tried, I would say yeah Mooncat and Cracked are similar in terms of how rough they feel for me. But cirque feels so much smoother and more gentle!
oh no that blue I'm in danger...also....Dr Pepper? 🤮 also just a personal opinion but I think your swatches are ✨elegant✨ like Caitlin's
Lmaoo I vaguely remember you mentioning in a stream or something you hated Dr Pepper 🤣 but at least you like that blue!! It’s so fun 💙 and you’re too kind Linry, thank you 🥹
I am so so pleased with the Cracked polishes I’ve purchased after watching your videos 🙂↕️
Thank you so much for turning me onto this brand! I own 5 bottles now since they restocked Cornea Killer! 🤩 they’re Oranges. Omg. They’re everything I’ve been searching for!! Crack-o-lantern and corner killer are just. Perfection. 🤌
I have several of your picks already on my wishlist such as: Delicacy in Sardinia, Fight, Nuclear Coolant, and Bubblegum Yum Yum. I don’t own any jellies but I’m very interested in getting squishy, buildable jellies. Love this series and appreciate your recommendations and honesty about the pros and cons of each brand😊🫶🏼
Yay how exciting!! I hope you’ll like Bubblegum Yum Yum 💞 and that means so much, thank you!! 🥰🤗