Primark - Sparkles

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and very good drying (1-2 minutes a coat). It definitely is quick drying as the bottle states! The brush is medium sized and good. The formula goes on well too. It is a gorgeous colour with a nice shimmer and micro glitter. This lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 9/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = shimmery with micro glitter

Removal = easy

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Kiko - Metallic Imperial Violet

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (1-2 minutes a coat). The brush is small so make sure you have plenty polish on it as this is prone to patching when painting. The formula is so so. I wasn't really impressed with it to be honest! The colour is gorgeous, that I like. This got tipwear really quickly too. Nice colour but not so great quality.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 7/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 5/10

Coats = 2

Finish = slightly shimmer

Removal = easy

Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 6/10

Essence - Give Me Nude, Baby

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (4-5 minutes a coat), This polish is very, very sheer! The brush is wide and good and the formula is good too. It has a little golden shimmer. It is unforgiving to ridges, It lasted well but just not my thing, way too sheer.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 7/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 3

Finish = sheer with subtle shimmer

Removal = easy

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 6/10

Primark - Penny

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (2-3 minutes a coat). AND it is a one coat wonder! The brush is wide and the formula is good. It is a lovely orange bronze colour. Lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 1

Finish = metallic

Removal = easy

Overall = 9/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

W7 - Encore Confetti

This was put on top of the last post. 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3 minutes a coat). It looks okay on this colour, probably would look better on a white or yellow. The brush is really good and the formula too. This glitter goes on well. This 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 with foil method, let soak for 2 minutes

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Kiko - Pearly Golden Rose

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (1-2 minutes a coat). Certainly was fast drying as the bottle says! The brush is small but good and the formula goes on well. It is a nice pink with a golden shimmer. This lasted well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 7/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = creamy with shimmer

Removal = n/a put glitter on top 

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Fashion Make-Up - 409

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (2-3 minutes a coat). Brush is wide but good and formula goes on well. It is quite sheer so needs 3 coats, it might have worked better on a white. This is UV too and you can see in the last photo it looks funky! Sadly not good wiith ridges! It is a bold colour for sure. 

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 7/10

Lasted well = n/a swatched

Coats = 3

Finish = matte and neon cream

Removal = easy

Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Miss Cheering - Black Holo

 

Last photo indoor lighting and all others in the sunshine!

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3 minutes a coat). The brush is medium sized and good and the formula is great. It is a gorgeous holographic polish and looks good both in the sun and indoor lights. This lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = holographic

Removal = easy

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 8/10

Miss Europe - Bleu

I put this on top of the last post. 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (4 minutes a coat). The brush is medium sized and good and the formula is good too. It is quite a subtle glitter but looks alright on top of the red I think. This lasted really well. I bought this when I was on holiday in France.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 7/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 1

Finish = glitter

Removal = easy

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Rimmel - Rock N Red

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (4 minutes a coat). The brush is medium sized and good. The formula goes on nicely too! This is a gorgeous red with a slight shimmer. Lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = jewel toned with a slight shimmer

Removal = N/A put glitter on it

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

H&M Precious

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3-4). Both the brush and formula are good. It is a lovely golden shimmery polish that is slightly iridescent. This is a 1 coat wonder too! This is nice and lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 1

Finish = shimmery and slightly iridescent

Removal = easier than I expected!

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Barry M - Apricot Tart

 

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 good. It is an orange leaning towards brown...borange! I actually liked this one! I used 1 coat and got slight tipwear, I think 2 coats would solve that problem.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 6/10

Coats = 1

Finish = creamy

Removal = easy

Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Sally Hansen - Denim

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (4-5 minutes a coat). Not quite Insta Dry as I was led to believe! The brush is thick and good and the wand is really long! The formula is good too. It is a vivid blue. I used 2 coats as I was talking photos but 1 coat would do. It is a really nice blue but I sadly got tipwear!

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 5/10 (claims to be fast but ain't)

Lasted well = 5/10

Coats = 2

Finish = creamy

Removal = easy

Overall = 6/10

My Personal Rating = 6.5/10

Laval - Coral

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (4 minutes a coat). This polish is slightly smelly but the formula and brush are both good. 1 coat would have worked but as I was taking photos, I used 2! It is a cute pink and lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 7/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2 

Finish = creamy

Removal = easy

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Colorii - Own The Sky

This is a Holiday Hauls polish that I got from France and I put it on top of Primark Sangria. 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (3-4 minutes a coat). The brush is good and the formula paints really well, no dabbing required! This is very festive I think. A nice glitter and it 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 with foil method, let soak for 2 minutes

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Rimmel - Speed Dating

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (4-5 minutes a coat). It's a rather old polish so I was impressed with the drying time, as older polishes take longer to dry in my experience. Both the brush and formula are really good. This has a lovely shimmer and is slightly iridescent too. This lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 9/10

Coats = 2 

Finish = shimmery

Removal = easy

Overall = 9/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10