My Favorite Things

I always wonder what other people use in their manicure routine and I just thought I would give you all a little insight into my favorite products. I will try to keep this page up to date as I find new things I love and will post updates on my home page.

Skin Care

Cuticle Cream/Butter/Oil

Lemony Flutter by LUSH - I just love this stuff! I use this nightly.
Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme by Burt's Bees - I bring this to work with me. It is not super greasy like you would think.  (I left it at work so no picture, sorry)
Hard as Hoof by HOOF - I was using this before getting my Lemony Flutter and Solar Oil, a much cheaper option.
Solar Oil by CND - I use this nightly.

Cuticle Remover

Cuticle Eraser by CND - I try and use nightly.
Cuticle Remover by Nfu-Oh - I go back and forth between this and Cutique.
Cutique by Orly - Great for getting yellow out of nails.

Lotion

Helping Hands by LUSH -  I use this on hands, feet and elbows.
Milk & Honey Lotion by Burt's Bees - All over lotion.
Mango & Orange Body Butter by Burt's Bees - All over lotion in winter. It smells yummy.

Nail Care

Base Coat

Bonder, Ridge Filler, Anchor, Poshe

Fast Drying Base Coat by Poshe
Aqua Base by Nfu-Oh - Used only for my holographic polishes.
Anchor by Zoya
Bonder by Orly - I don't use this for long periods of time in fear of staining.
Ridge Filling Base Coat by Nail Tek - Not using as much. I think it might have caused my nails to get all peely. Not really sure if this was the cause though.

Top Coat

Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat by Seche Vite - Be aware of possible shrinkage.
Gelous by American Classics - This is great for gritty glitter polishes. I use a coat of Seche after applying for quicker drying.

Nail Polish Remover

Dupe, Pure Acetone, Remove

Remove by Zoya
Remove Dupe by Me
100% Acetone by anyone!

Tools

Curette - I use the small end.
Nail Spoon/Pusher - I don't have the best quality pusher. I want to get a better one but not sure what to get.
Small Filbert Paintbrush
Nail Files in Fine Grit (400/600) and Medium Grit (220/320)