Essence It's Hot Stuff

Thank you everyone for your kind wishes. I'm feeling a lot better :-)

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (2 minutes a coat). It's a thermal but I don't think the change is really that dramatic! I found in the first few photos I was quite warm and it was hard to capture the original colour. You can make out the two colours in some of the photos though. I wish it had a better effect! Lasted okay.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 7/10
Coats = 2
Finish = creamy thermal
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Essence pop-up store for the MTV awards

My Personal Rating = 7/10 :-)

On the mend

Sorry I've not been about lately. Had a virus and just starting to feel human again. Can you believe I didn't paint my nails in the last week or so!!!!!!! :-O

Will be back soon though :-)

Kleancolor Melon Green

This is easy to use, easy to apply and slow drying (8-10 minutes a coat). Most of the Kleancolor polishes I've used before have been slow drying! It's a really pretty yellowy green colour with subtle flakies. I know many of you don't like the smell of the Kleancolor polishes. It doesn't bother me, but oddly enough I find it really difficult to wear most perfumes! I had a Chanel (Eau Tendre), both times I wore it I was really, really sick and had a bad headache. Gave it to my friend in the end. It's funny how the body works! Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 5/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = very subtle flakies
Removal = easy enough
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = eBay

My Personal Rating = 7/10 :-)

Miss Sporty Jellied Lime Fruit

This was the glitter I put on top of The Blessed Damozel.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (2-3 minutes a coat). You get good coverage with 1 coat. It's a nice green and white glitter with little holo sparkles. I think it does look nice on the purple. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 1
Finish = glittery
Removal = easy with foil method
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Superdrug

My Personal Rating = 8/10 :-)

Essence Lady Mermaid

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (about 5 minutes a coat). It's a really gorgeous iridescent blue with flashes of purple. It positively glows! I really like this one. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 6.5/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 3
Finish = iridescent
Removal = easy with foil method
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Wilkos

My Personal Rating = 8.5/10 :-)

W7 Pink Shard

This is the glitter polish I put on top of Morgan Taylor Denim Du Jour

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (about 5 minutes a coat, but it's quicker than I would have expected!). 1 coat gives really good coverage. It's a mixture of different glitters and I think it looks nice on the blue. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 1
Finish = glittery
Removal = easy enough with foil method
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = I think it was Watt Bros

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10 :-)

Avon Plush Pink

This is okay to use, okay to apply and okay drying (3-4 minutes a coat). The first coat is kinda streaky but the second is fine. I really thought the colour looked more purple than pink! It's pretty and it lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use =7/10
Application = 7/10
Drying time = 7.5/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = jewel toned
Removal = easy
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = Avon Rep

My Personal Rating = 8/10 :-)

Technic Jasmine

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (2-3 minutes a coat). The formula is quick thick but easy to use - not sure if I got a dodgy bottle though! It's a lovely teal-like colour with an amazing gold shimmer. Really nice. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = shimmery
Removal = okay
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Bodycare

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10 :-)

Colour Alike 535(H)

Sun last week could only mean one thing...holo time!

And in the artificial lighting:

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (3-4 minutes a coat). It's a really pretty holo and it's iridescent too! It looks quite different in the different lighting. One of my male friends said I had rainbow trout on my nails! This one is slightly scented but not very strong at all. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = holo and iridescent
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Colour Alike international site

My Personal Rating = 8/10 :-)

Essence Fame Fatal

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (1-2 minutes a coat). The brush is quite thick but I found it okay to use. It's a gorgeous red colour. Really liked this one. Lasted 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 = 8/10
Purchased from = Wilkos

My Personal Rating = 8/10 :-)