Smackdown: Nerd Lacquer All of Time and Space vs Pound of Glitter Never Enough of These

Smackdown: Nerd Lacquer All of Time and Space vs Pound of Glitter Never Enough of These

I'm picking the winner to the giveaway on Monday so don't forget to enter. 

I was browsing Etsy (as usual) and discovered a new brand/creator - Pound of Glitter. Never Enough of These caught my eye so I bought it. I'm easy! When I received it I realized that it is really, really close to Nerd Lacquer's All of Time and Space but, in my opinion, better. I decided to do a Smackdown! 

The base of All of Time and Space is a deeper green and it doesn't have that fine holo glitter that Never Enough of These contains. The formula of Never Enough of These is smooth and easy to work with and no sinking glitter. The thinner formula also allows the glitter to show better and also gives the option to layer it over a creme. My only complaint with Pound of Glitter is that there is no brand label on the bottle. All of Time and Space has a thicker formula and the glitter sinks. It has a rougher looking texture when it dries and it doesn't need to be layered. 

They are both beautiful polishes but I have to declare Never Enough of These the winner because it has a better formula and overall look. Also, it's way, way easier and cheaper to acquire so if you have been wanting All of Time and Space I highly recommend Never Enough of These. I purchased Never Enough of These directly from Pound of Glitter on Etsy. I can't wait for Gray Matter to come back in stock! Sadly, Nerd Lacquer is no longer available for retail purchase. 

Both are two coats on a nail wheel. 

Under cooler light.

Smackdown: Dollish Polish The Many Shades of Mr. Grey vs Lynnderella 50 Shades of May-Be

Smackdown: Dollish Polish The Many Shades of Mr. Grey vs Lynnderella 50 Shades of May-Be

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Thought I would compare these two because I was curious and thought someone else would be as well. They are nothing alike but it's good to know for sure. I do think that if you have Connect the Dots (or a polish like it) and a greyish glitter you can get a nice approximation of 50 Shades of May-Be. 

Smackdown: Dollish Polish The Many Shades of Mr. Grey vs Jordana Galaxy

Smackdown: Dollish Polish The Many Shades of Mr. Grey vs Jordana Galaxy

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I'm not as moved with Dollish Polish The Many Shades of Mr. Grey as I thought I would be. I really wanted it from the first time I read about it and was pretty smug when I was able to buy it. But it doesn't live up to my personal hype. No complaints on the formula just that the color isn't what I wanted. It's a bit too silver/blue and not enough grey. I don't think it is worth the cost, in price and time, because it seems so blah compared to her other creations. 

I thought I would do a smackdown because it reminded me of Jordana Galaxy and maybe this will help if you want the Dollish Polish color. They are not dupes but they are related. Also, I can't not recommend the Jordana glitters enough. They are easy to work with, fun, inexpensive and easier to get. 

I hope this helps and please feel free to suggest any other Smackdowns. 

Two coats alone. 

In a patch of sun.

One coat over black. 

One coat over a light purple like color.

Here I compared The Many Shades of Mr. Grey with Essie Set in Stones to show the difference between the silver and grey color. 

Under a patch of sun and they look close in this light.

You can purchase Dollish Polish from Overall Beauty, Llarowe and direct from her. You can purchase Jordana from Cherry Culture, Beauty Joint and from Jordana. 

Smackdown: Lynnderella vs Others

Smackdown: Lynnderella vs Others

I compared a few of the newer Lynnderella polishes. I didn't compare all of them but just the few that stood out to me that may have possible dupes. I will say that if you have a few of the LA Girl Glitter Addict polishes, some of the Jordana Glitter polishes and a number of Indie brands you have a very nice selection that you can play with to get the look of a number of Lynnderella polishes. 

If I looked harder I am sure I could find other polishes that could match the other colors from the collection. My point is: don't kill yourself trying to get a Lynnderella polish! There are a number of other brands that could sate the glitter hunger. This post is not meant to be an insult to Lynnderella but more to show that there are options if you can't get or afford her nail polish. Also, to maybe encourage some playing with layering and glitters. 

First up is Lynnderella Inner Space, 365 Days Of Color Explosion and Lynnderella Pentimento. My first impression is that Inner Space and Pentimento are really close to each other. If I was able to buy them separately I would have gone with Pentimento. Explosion is close to both of them. None are dupes to each other and I see differences but I think Explosion may sooth the lust burn for either Lynnderella. 

Next is Lynnderella Common Sense and Red Carpet Lacquer Shelby. Again, not dupes but both have that pink/copper look on the nail. The shape and finish of the glitter are different but they are a bit related. There is also a pink LA Girl Glitter Addict polish that could work to get this look. 

Last is Lynnderella I Don't Mean Rhinestones and Jordana Cosmic. They are very close with Cosmic having larger silver glitter thrown into the mix. 

You can purchase 365 Days of Color here, Red Carpet Lacquer here, Lynnderella here and LA Girl and Jordana here. I hope this helped or inspired you! 

Smackdown: Essie She's Picture Perfect vs Sinful Zeus

Smackdown: Essie She's Picture Perfect vs Sinful Zeus

A request. They are nothing alike so owning both is okay. I have to say that I am partial to Sinful Zeus. The shimmer is more pronounced compared to Essie She's Picture Perfect. 

Smackdown: Lynnderella Mercury's Rainbow vs. All That Glitters Space Rock

Smackdown: Lynnderella Mercury's Rainbow vs. All That Glitters Space Rock

These are not exact dupes but I think they are close enough to be kissing cousins. I actually prefer Space Rock over Mercury's Rainbow because it has a clear base which means I can wear it over all sorts of colors making it more versatile. The fine shimmer in the base of Space Rock sparkles as much as the bigger pieces of glitter. I really, really like them both but Space Rock wins for me. This may help if have been wanting the Lynnderella. 

You can purchase All That Glitters Space Rock from her etsy shop. Lynnderella is sold through llarowe through a wishlist system. 

Lots of photos and I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions. The photos can be enlarged so feel free to click on them. 

Alone. Space Rock is one coat and Mercury's Rainbow is about three. 

Over a deep charcoal and here is where they look like kissing cousins. 

Over a light grey. 

Under a cooler light.