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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 29 January 2021

W7 - Serenity

 



This is easy to use, easy to apply and slowish drying (5-6 minutes a coat). The brush is really good and makes it easy to paint with. It is a nice colour with a golden shimmer - it is almost glowing! Gorgeous and lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 6/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = shimmer
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = B&Ms

My Personal Rating = 8/10

Tuesday 26 January 2021

Barry M - Plush Blush

 


This is okay to use, okay to apply and okay drying (4-5 minutes a coat). The brush is wide but good to use. I did a thinner coat on the second and think that helped with application and certainly reduced the lines a little. This is okay but it is a bit too brown for me and wasn't that keen on the colour. Lasted well and nice enough.

Rating
Easy to use = 7/10
Application = 7/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish =
Removal = matte velvet
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Barry M online

My Personal Rating = 6/10

Friday 22 January 2021

Kiko - Lavender Syrup (Sicilian Notes)

 


This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (5-6 mintues a coat). I did notice that the second coat was a bit slower than the first at drying! It is a lovely lilac purple creamy polish. The brush is thick but paints the nail nicely. 1 thick would probably would have done, but I used 2 here. Gorgeous and lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 6/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = creamy
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Kiko Online

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Tuesday 19 January 2021

Avon - Perfect Purple

I put this on top of Christian Louboutin - Coccinella from the other blog!

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (4-5 minutes a coat). It is a nice glitter with purples and pinks and I think it looks good over the orangey/red base. It was smooth and didn't catch on anything, always a plus with this type of glitter. It 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 = glitter
Removal = easy with foil method, but let soak for 2 minutes
Overall = 9/10
Purchased from = Avon rep a while back!

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Saturday 16 January 2021

Rimmel - Amazon

 


This is easy to use, easy to apply and slow drying (6-7 minutes a coat). It is an older polish though, not sure how old? Anyone know? It is a gorgeous deep green with a lovely shimmer. The brush is good and easy to paint with. It lasted okay.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 6/10
Lasted well = 7/10
Coats = 2
Finish = shimmery
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = I can't remember!

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Tuesday 12 January 2021

Next - Anaconda

 




Last photo was taken on my phone, all others usual lighting.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (5-6 minutes a coat). It has a thick brush and is good to paint the nail with. It is a gorgeous teal green with a subtle shimmer. It is also slightly iridescent as can been seen in the bottle photo and 3rd photo. Totally gorgeous and lasted well. This one did get a few compliments when I was out shopping! Doesn't happen a lot so worth a mention haha!

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = shimmery and slightly iridescent
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Next Instore

My Personal Rating = 8.5/10

Thursday 7 January 2021

Kiko - Blazing Burgundy (Holiday Gems)

 


This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (4-5 minutes a coat). It is a one coater though, such richness from one coat I think! It is a gorgeous purple jewel toned polish and it lasted really well. Looks stunning! Like the red before it, I noticed a slight scent when painting but disappeared after it dried?

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 1
Finish = jewel toned
Removal = easy
Overall = 9/10
Purchased from = Kiko Instore

My Personal Rating = 8.5/10

Monday 4 January 2021

Home Bargains - Red Glitter

This is from the Go Glitter Set from Home Bargains, which was available for Christmas just there!



This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (4-5 minutes a coat). This is a nice red jelly with gold glitters. It is what I had on for Christmas Day, thought it looked good for the day. It lasted okay and thought it was nice.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 7/10
Coats = 2
Finish = jelly glitter
Removal = easy with foil method, let soak for 2 minutes
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Home Bargains

My Personal Rating = 7/10