Kleancolor - Fuchsia Glitter (FAIL)

Some polishes do deteriorate over time. They can dry out and with some the glitters dissolve, like this polish.

I won't rate this. I just wanted to Blog it before I binned it. It is meant to be a pink based polish with holographic hex glitters and little glitter dots. Oh well I won't be keeping this one. 

I have some polishes from the mid 1990s and they are still in good condition. I probably bought this about 8 years ago! Too many nail polishes and not enough time!

Kiko - Lavish Gold (Into The Dark)

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (5-6 minutes a coat). The brush is wide and good and the formula went on well. It is a rich gold and it is really nice, but I don't think it looks too good on me. This lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 7/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = metallic

Removal = easy

Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 6/10

Barry M - Mermaid

This is the glitter I put on the last post.

This is okay to use, okay to apply and slow drying (7-8 minutes a coat). The brush is thin and you have to go fishing for the glitters in the bottle. It is more a case of dabbing it on than painting. It looks okay on the purple. These glitter catch so wear a topcoat. Swatched only.

Rating

Easy to use = 6/10

Application = 6/10

Drying time = 6/10

Lasted well = n/a swatched

Coats = 1 but dabbed on

Finish = glittery shards

Removal = 1 minute with foil method

Overall = 6/10

My Personal Rating = 6/10

Avon - Violetta

 

Last photo in natural light in my garden. All others in artificial light.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (1 minute a coat). The brush is medium and good and the formula is okay. Use a thicker coat for better coverage. It is a lovely purple and it lasted well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 7/10

Drying time = 9/10

Lasted well = 7/10

Coats = 2

Finish = matte

Removal = n/a put glitter on top

Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating =  7/10

Sally Hansen - Three D

First 4 photos in artificial light and the last is in the sunhine.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and slow drying (10 minutes a coat). This formula is really good and goes on well and the brush is good too. This was hard to capture! It is sort of orangey coral with a slight pink shimmer and golden shimmer. You can see the pink shimmer in the 4th photo and the golden shimmer in the last photo. This is really lovely and lasted well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 5/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = shimmery

Removal = easy

Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Nina Ultra Pro - Mermaid

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (5-6 minutes a coat). It is slower on the 3rd coat though. The formula is sheer and the brush is good. It is a nice minty green with a lovely shimmer. This lasted well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 6/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 3

Finish = creamy with a shimmer

Removal = easy

Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Miss Sporty - A Dream Come Blue

 

First 3 photos are in the sunshine all others in artificial light.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (4 minutes a coat). The brush is wide and good and the formula goes on well. It is a lovely blue polish with holo sparkles. It is also slightly iridescent. This lasted really well. Gorgeous.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 7/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = holo glitter and iridescent

Removal = easy with foil method, let soak for a minute

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 8/10

NYC - NY Princess

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying. A thin coat took about 2 minutes a coat and a thicker coat took much longer around 7 minutes. The brush is good and the formula goes on well too. It is a nice purple glittery jelly polish. This lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 6/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = glittery jelly

Removal = easy with foil method, let soak for 2 minutes

Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Gabrini - Matte M17

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (2 minutes a coat). The brush is wide and good and the formula is great. 1 coat would do but as I was taking close-up photos I used 2. It is a gorgeous dark fuchsia with sparkles. Noticed slight tipwear but lasted well otherwise.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 9/10

Lasted well = 7/10

Coats = 2

Finish = sparkly matte

Removal = easy

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Technic - Khaki

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3-4 minutes a coat). The brush is thin but good and the formula is okay. It builds up nicely on the second coat. It is a nice colour, I actually liked it more than I thought I would! This lasted well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 7/10

Drying time = 7/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = creamy

Removal = easy

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

2True - Crystal Shade 3

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (5 minutes a coat). This brush is thin but okay and the formula goes on well. This is a nice blue with a cute shimmer. It is nice and lasted well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 7/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = sparkly shimmery

Removal = easy

Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Claire's - White (Splatter Set)

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (4-5 minutes a coat). This is a mini so make sure there is plenty polish on the brush for good coverage. It does go on well and the brush is decent. It is a nice milky white with nice glitters, kinda looks festive! It is nice and lasted well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 7/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = glitter

Removal = easy with foil method, let soak for 1 minute

Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Bourjois - Sunset A Rio 46

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3-4 minutes a coat). The brush is a mini but it is really good and the fomula is great. It is a lovely classic red. Sadly got tipwear and slight scuffing too so this didn't last too well. It is really nice though so wear a topcoat for longevity.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 5/10

Coats = 2

Finish = creamy

Removal = easy

Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 6.5/10

Primark - Skylight

 

The last 2 photos are in artificial light and the others are in the sunshine.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and slow drying (7-8 minutes a coat). The brush is medium sized and good and the formula goes on well. It is a lovely blue silvery holographic polish. It isn't a Chrome as the bottle would have you believe!!! This lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 6/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = holo

Removal = easy

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 8/10