That smell. Anybody who loves a good manicure whether at the salon or in the comfort of your own home is familiar with the scent of nail polish. It burns the nostrils, brings water to the eyes and can trigger a migraine. But we endure for the sake of beautiful claws.
However, with alternative ingredient options we no longer have to make that compromise. Flora 1761 is cruelty free, vegan and free of the top eight migraine inducing ingredients not to mention unhealthy properties including Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP, Formaldehyde Resin, Camphor, Xylene, Ethyl Tosylamide, Triphenyl Phosphate, and Parabens.
The consistency is creamy and glides on smoothly for a professional gel manicured look without all the harmful chemicals. As I perused the lovely and ornately designed website featuring exquisite floral illustrations, one color in particular caught my eye. Unique to my nail polish collection, was a gorgeous violet that appeared so regal that I took a chance on an otherwise “wild card” shade for my taste. Named after the perennial bluebell flower, commonly found in wooded areas. Bluebell is rich in pigment and teeters between deep blue and ultraviolet.
It is the brand story that creates a lingering impression just as much as the unique lacquer colors. Founder Christine Cameron Koehler developed the collection while living in London to honor her passion for botanical species and the Flora Danica. The influence can be found in lovely touches throughout the entire brand from the floral bottle and packaging design with gold accents to each lacquer color description. Attention to detail and a personalized shopping experience for every purchase are unique differentiators of Flora 1761. A handwritten note and gold wrapping extends a warm introduction into the botanical beauty brand. I also want to mention that a portion of the proceeds are donated to Dress for Success!
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