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I'm a simple Scottish girl with an unusual name and a strange obsession for nail polish! My aim is to capture what the eye sees, with a camera! Too much nail polish and never enough time. I have also started wildlife photography, which I enjoy very much. Welcome to my little world :-)

Friday 22 December 2023

Lulaa - Holographic 11

 






Last photo is inside lights and all others are in the sunshine. 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and slow drying (6-7 minutes a coat at least). It is very sheer and I have used 3 coats here but you can still see how super holographic it is! This polish is slightly smelly but didn't bother me though and I have a strong sense of smell. The brush and formula are both good. This might work better as a topper and it is a wonderful holo! Lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 5/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 3
Finish = holo 
Removal = easy
Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Friday 15 December 2023

Catrice - Easy Peasy Green Squeezy




This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3-4 minutes a coat). The brush is medium sized and good, the formula is also really good. It is a lovely shimmery geen that is slightly iridescent going from green to blue. This last really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = shimmery
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 8/10

Tuesday 12 December 2023

Barry M - Soft Lace

 I am finally back! Hope everyone is well.





This is okay to use, okay to apply but it is slightly lumpy and I think that may be due to the fact it is textured. This is also very slow drying (over 10 minutes a coat). This brush is really good but the formula not so much! It is textured and has a nice candy floss finish, they really nailed it I think. It is a nice colour and it lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 6/10
Application = 6/10
Drying time = 3/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2 
Finish = textured
Removal = okay 2 minutes soaking with foils
Overall = 6/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Thursday 13 April 2023

Sally Hansen - Pumpkin Spice

I put this on top of the last post: Asda George Black Denim




This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (1-2 minutes a coat). The brush is small but good and the formula is good. I think this looks really good over black, I think it might be too sheer to be a solo polish. The ideal Hallowe'en polish too haha! Lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 1
Finish = glitter
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Tuesday 4 April 2023

Asda George - Black Denim

 



This is okay to use, okay to apply and quick drying (1-2 minutes a coat). This brush is small so you need plenty polish on it for good coverage. The formula is good and goes on nicely. The lid was a bit tricky at first to hold and paint but by the second coat, I got the knack of it. It is lovely and lasted well. Not sure it is a "denim" finish though!

Rating
Easy to use = 7/10
Application = 7/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = matte with sparkles
Removal = n/a put glitter on it
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = Asda many years ago!

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Monday 2 January 2023

Moyra - Party Pink

 



This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (4-5 minutes a coat). Both brush and formula are really good. It is a gorgeous sparkly textured pink colour. This lasted really well and is totally gorgeous.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = textured
Removal = easy enough
Overall = 9/10
Purchased from = a site that no longer exists

My Personal Rating = 8/10

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year :-D

Tuesday 20 December 2022

Essence - Polka Holga

So this is what I wore for Hallowe'en...yes, yes I know I am a bit late! Better late than never I say ;-)





This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (2 minutes a coat). The brush is wide and good and the the formula goes on nicely. It is an amazingly bold orange colour. I put a white and black crackle polish over it to make it even more Hallowe'en like! I do think, though, that the crackle somehow made it appear more red than orange! This lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2 
Finish = creamy
Removal = easy
Overall = 9/10
Purchased from = Wilko

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Sunday 18 December 2022

Technic - Unicorn Tears

 



This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3-4 minutes a coat). The formula is good and the brush is good and medium sized. This looks good solo and over the dark colour. It has a lovely shimmer! This lasted really well. 

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2 solo and 1 as topper
Finish = shimmery
Removal = easy
Overall = 9/10
Purchased from = Bodycare

My Personal Rating = 8/10

Tuesday 13 December 2022

Rimmel - Peppermint

 




This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3-4 minutes a coat). It is slightly streaky on the first coat but okay on the second and try to keep brushstrokes to a minimum. The brush is good and wide. It is a lovely minty colour. Lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 7/10
Application = 7/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = creamy
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Can't remember!

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Tuesday 6 December 2022

Essence - Wanna Be Your Sunshine

 



This is okay to use, okay to apply and slowish drying (5-6 minutes a coat), The brush is wide and decent but the formula isn't so good. It is kind of typical of a yellow, streaky and hard to work with. It does build up decently on 3 coats! Sadly it is unforgiving to ridges :-| In saying all that, it is a lovely yellow with a subtle shimmer. Lasted realy well.

Rating
Easy to use = 7/10
Application = 6/10
Drying time = 5/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 3
Finish = creamy and shimmery
Removal = easy
Overall = 6/10
Purchased from = Wilko

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10 - despite the bad points I really liked the colour!

Sunday 27 November 2022

Primark - Energy

 




This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3-4 minutes a coat). The formula and brush are both good. The brush is medium sized. This is an amazing purple colour that is shimmery and iridescent! Totally gorgeous and lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 3
Finish = shimmery and iridescent
Removal = easy
Overall = 9/10
Purchased from = Primark instore

My Personal Rating = 8.5/10

Wednesday 23 November 2022

Seventeen - Polka Dots ~ Black Red Mix

I put this on top of the last post - Collection 2000 Mint Mojo




This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3 minutes a coat). It is more dabbing really, than painting on. It is nice but I think this has faded. It is maybe 7 years old or so. Some nail polishes do fade over the years. The pink dots should be red! Regardless of the fading, it does look okay on the green I think. This lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 7/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 1 but more dabbing on
Finish = glitter
Removal = easy with foil method, let soak for 3 minutes though
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = Boots a long time ago!

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Wednesday 16 November 2022

Collection 2000 - Mint Mojo

This is an oldie, early 2000s possibly!



This is easy to use, okay to apply and good drying (2 minutes a coat). The brush is thin but good. The formula is slightly streaky but builds up nicely after 3 coats which isn't so bad as it is fast drying! It is a nice sage green. Lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 7/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 3
Finish = creamy
Removal = n/a put glitter on this, would guess easy as creamy!
Overall = 9/10
Purchased from = so long ago I cannot remember!

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Tuesday 18 October 2022

Fashion Make-Up - 138



This is from my Holiday Hauls. I got this in France while we were on a road trip in 2019. When I visit a new country or am on holiday outwith the UK, I always pick up nail polishes!

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3-4 minutes a coat). The formula is really good and the brush is too and it is wide. This is a lovely and totally gorgeous teal shimmery polish! It lasted really well. Great colour and quality.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = shimmery/metallic
Removal = easy
Overall = 9/10
Purchased from = In France!

My Personal Rating = 8/10

Thursday 6 October 2022

Kiko - Fascinating Red (Arctic Holiday)

 



This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (1-2 minutes a coat). The brush is medium sized and good. The formula paints well but you need to dab it on a little too. It is a nice red glitter. I think it looks slightly better over the white but does look good over the blue and solo. This lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2 solo and 1 as topper
Finish = glitter
Removal = easy with foil method, let soak for 2 minutes
Overall = 9/10
Purchased from = Kiko Online

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10