Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Piggy Paint Kid-Friendly Nail Polish {Review, Giveaway & Coupon Code}

Piggy Paint logo{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, Carolyn!}

When it comes to all things girly, my daughters' likes and dislikes cover the full spectrum... and seem to vary day by day.

Whereas one day Big Sister E only wants to play with trucks and can't be forced into a dress, the following morning she'll come downstairs in a complete fairy princess outfit and act as if nothing has changed. Ah, to be a kid again!

However, one aspect of girldom that she and Little Sister B have always been completely enamored with is fingernail polish. They've spent years noticing as soon as my toenails or fingernails changed color and would brush their fingers over the paint with their eyes wide. And although I felt guilty each time, the idea of putting the harsh chemicals onto their fingers (which would then end up in their mouth) was something that I just couldn't get past.

Fortunately for them, as well as little girls everywhere, there is a safe, colorful, fun option to use instead with Piggy Paint.

Piggy PaintSharing my dislike for the horrible fumes and nasty chemicals found in most commercial nail polishes, the founder of Piggy Paint decided to do something about it. After seeing her daughter's solvent-based polish eat through a foam plate, she set out to successfully invent a natural, non-toxic, eco-friendly nail polish that is safe for girls of all ages.

After hearing about Piggy Paint's hypoallergenic, odorless formula and how it is gentle enough for sensitive hand and noses, yet dries to a durable, removable finish, I already knew that I would love it. But then I took one look at the huge selection of bright colors (with great names like Forever Fancy and Ice Cream Dream) and there was no doubt that my girls would be thrilled.

Letting Big Sister E choose her favorites, when Tea Party for Two, Project Earth: Radioactive, and Mac-n-Cheese Please arrived, I'm not sure the excitement could have been higher.

Piggy Paint reviewThe bright, blue shimmer of Tea Party for Two and the vibrant, pumpkin orange of Mac-n-Cheese Please had all of us giggling... and when I told the girls that Project Earth: Radioactive glows in the dark, their eyes nearly popped out of their heads.

Big Sister E, at age 5, was able to sit nicely while I painted her fingernails... whereas Little Sister B, age 2, was a little more restless and squirmy. Although I was able to get her to stay still long enough while I covered each of her little fingernails...

natural nail polish...she just couldn't wait to be done so that she could show them off!

kid nail polishTaking Piggy Paint's advice, we used a hair dryer to help cure and set the polish (as it is water-based and takes a little longer than normal). Little Sister B found that process entertaining enough that I was able to apply another coat of polish in hopes that it would last a little longer.

safe nail polishThe end result was extremely cute on her little hands and, even better, when I caught her with her fingers in her mouth a short time later, I wasn't nearly as worried about them being harmful.

non-toxic nail polishThe Project Earth: Radioactive proved to be just as fun with the added bonus that it truly does glow in the dark! We found that the more coats of polish applied results in a brighter glow, but no matter what, Big Sister E has had continuous fun running into a dark room to check out her manicure and excitedly reporting back that she can see it with the lights off.

glow in the dark nail polishThis fun polish has the added bonus of not being overly in-your-face if you'd rather not send your daughter to school with bright orange fingernails sometimes!

I did notice that the consistency of Piggy Paint polish is less thick than traditional polish and I did find that it wore off of my girls' nails quicker than a traditional formula would, but considering that it is as "natural as mud," I find the tradeoff very well worth it. I've also painted my toenails using Piggy Paint and had it last for weeks with barely a chip, so it seems that quite a bit depends on the "use" of the nails.

In all, Piggy Paint is a fantastic way for little ones to be able to have their nails painted as it is free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, biphenyl A, ethyl acetate and acetone... and made in the USA! Not to mention that there is a wide variety of colors for kidsPiggy Paint and teens (and even a Refined collection for adults) so no matter the age or taste, there is sure to be plenty of options to please.

Retailing for $8.99 for a single bottle, $24.99 for a gift set of three (or two polishes and a bottle of remover), or $8.99 for their new Nail Pens, Piggy Paint would be a great stocking stuffer this holiday season. From now until December 15, their Holiday Gift Sets are on sale for $20 so your little princess will be able to celebrate Christmas, Hannukah or Kwanzaa with a kid-friendly nail polish that is sure to be a hit!

But, wait! Why shop without a discount? From now until November 2012, using the promo code thanksmailcarrier10 and receive an extra 10% off of your order! And, thanks to the generosity of Piggy Paint, one person is going to be able to pick up a great gift for the fancy girl in their life, because...

One lucky person will win a $15 gift certificate to Piggy Paint!

Piggy Paint giveawayTo enter to win: Visit Piggy Paint and tell me what you might purchase with your gift certificate if you win.

Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted).

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Giveaway will end on December 7th at 11:59pm CST. By entering this sweepstakes, you are agreeing to these official rules. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited by law. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and must be 18 years of age or older.

A big thank you to Piggy Paint for providing three nail polishes for me to review as well as a $15 gift certificate for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

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The Sleepy Dreamer said...

11/26 tweet
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Megan Earley said...

I'd get How Merlot can You Go?
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Aura said...

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Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

Mistle Toes gift set
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The Sleepy Dreamer said...

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Amber said...

I entered the Tea Collection giveaway.

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Lloyd Family said...

i would purchase the pretty please gift set
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Brooke T said...

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won said...

I'd get the Angel Kisses Nail Pen...because I have a definite love for angels :)

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

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11/28 tweet
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Unknown said...

I would get Tea Party for Two and Sometimes Sweet!

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Kristy said...

I'd like to get the Lovebug Hug giftset!

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Brooke T said...

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The Sleepy Dreamer said...

11/29 tweet
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theconners4 said...

I would buy the 2 polish accessory set! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

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Brooke T said...

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The Sleepy Dreamer said...

Entered Sleep Buddy
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ColleenMarie82 said...

I think my daughter would like Ice Cream Dream

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I follow on twitter and tweeted

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pridelandmama said...

I would love a tip of the iceberg nail pen.
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Lentil said...

I'd get the Little Chick giftset

ColleenMarie82 said...

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Lissa said...

I would get the Girls Rock pen.

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Lloyd Family said...

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The Sleepy Dreamer said...

12/2 tweet
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Giveaway Hound said...

I'd get the sometimes sweet nail pen giveawayhound at gmail dot com

Amber said...

I entered the Cake Pops Treat Sensations giveaway.

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I entered the Stampin Up giveaway.

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cw said...

i would getfancy nancy polish

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The Sleepy Dreamer said...

12/4 tweet
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Tia said...

I would love to try a couple of the nail pens. Fun!
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ColleenMarie82 said...

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ColleenMarie82 said...

I entered the Bake Pop Cake Pop giveaway

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The Sleepy Dreamer said...

12/5 tweet
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Lloyd Family said...

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Amber said...

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petchk79 said...

If I won I would buy one of the nail pens, it would be a great gift for my youngest sister, she loves giving manicures and pedicures!
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cassie said...

My daughter would love the Toe-Tally Fancy Gift Set :)
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Entered BusyBodyBook
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Amber said...

I entered the Energizer giveaway.

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Anonymous said...

I wouldn't order anything, I would let my daughter pick them out :) She love the girly colors tho....

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ColleenMarie82 said...

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erma said...

I'd ge tsleepover color.
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The Sleepy Dreamer said...

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Anonymous said...

I would like the cotton candy color.
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cassie said...

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Amber said...

I entered the Wind & Weather giveaway.

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Theresa said...

I would get a bunch of different colors since I have no polish!

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Kristie said...

I like the Angel Kisses color :-)

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Anonymous said...

I like the Groovy Grape shade.

Unknown said...

I would put it toward the Color Me Happy set. trinitygsd at yahoo dto com

Elena G said...

I like two polishes from Refined collection: Coffee Talk and In the Flesh.
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Anonymous said...

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I like the somtimes sweet nail pen

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Stacy said...

I would get the Project Earth Radioactive.

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Nicole Larsen said...

i would definitely get the Tip of the Iceberg Nail Pen for my daughter as a stocking stuffer :)

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Anonymous said...

I would get 2 bottles of tea party for two
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cman said...

Glow in the dark piggy paint.

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Anonymous said...

Tea party 4 2 nail pen
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ReggieMann said...

I would get the Forever Fancy Nail Pen and the Girls Rule! Nail Pen

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judy gardner said...

i like the nail paint pen in angel kisses



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Carolyn said...

I'd get a bottle of Dragon Tears for my niece

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The Sleepy Dreamer said...

12/7 tweet
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lilyk said...

I would choose Sweetpea.

lilyk said...

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I subscribed by email.

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I entered the Tea Collection giveaway.

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