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I have been Blogging since 2011. I first started with 2 Blogs about nail polish, which I do from time to time. My main focus is on my more recent Blog which is about photography, mainly nature and wildlife. Welcome to my little world :-)

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Technic - Orchid Mist

 

Technic Orchid Mist Nail Polish

Technic Orchid Mist Nail Polish

Technic Orchid Mist Nail Polish

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (4 minutes a coat). The brush is small but okay and the formula goes on well. This is a nice pinky rose colour. Lasted well and nice enough.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = foil like with shimmer
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Friday, 8 August 2025

Claire's - Fireworks

I put this on top of the last post.

Claire's Firework Glitter Nail Polish

Claire's Firework Glitter Nail Polish

Claire's Firework Glitter Nail Polish

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (4-5 minutes a coat). The brush is medium sized and okay. The formula goes on well, just dip the brush in and out a few times to make sure there are plenty glitters on the brush. I think it works well with the silver. This lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 1
Finish = glitter
Removal = easy with foil let soak for a minute
Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Monday, 4 August 2025

Marks & Spencer - Silver

 

Marks & Spencer Silver Nail Polish

Marks & Spencer Silver Nail Polish

Marks & Spencer Silver Nail Polish

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 really good too. This is a lovely silver. I really liked it and it lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = metallic
Removal = n/a put glitter on
Overall = 9/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Thursday, 31 July 2025

Sinful Colors - Kissy

 

Sinful Colors Kissy Nail Polish

Sinful Colors Kissy Nail Polish

Sinful Colors Kissy Nail Polish

Sinful Colors Kissy Nail Polish

This is okay to use, okay to apply and slow drying (10 minutes a coat). The formula was gloopy, I should have used thinner on this one! The brush was good. It is a really nice green with a lovely shimmer. I only swatched this one and had staining!

Rating
Easy to use = 6/10
Application = 6/10
Drying time = 5/10
Lasted well = n/a swatched
Coats = 2
Finish = shimmery
Removal = easy with foil method, soak for a minute BUT it does stain
Overall = 6/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10 

Sunday, 27 July 2025

Lulaa - Holographic 13

 

Lulaa Holographic 13 Nail Polish

Lulaa Holographic 13 Nail Polish

Lulaa Holographic 13 Nail Polish

Lulaa Holographic 13 Nail Polish

Lulaa Holographic 13 Nail Polish

Last 2 in artificial light and rest in sunlight.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and slow drying (8-9 minutes a coat). The formula is good. The brush is small but good too. It's a nice golden holo and it looks good in both artificial light and the sunshine. This lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 5/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = holo
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Barry M - Pixie Pink

 

Barry M Pixie Pink Nail Polish

Barry M Pixie Pink Nail Polish

Barry M Pixie Pink Nail Polish

Barry M Pixie Pink Nail Polish

Barry M Pixie Pink Nail Polish

Barry M Pixie Pink Nail Polish

Last 2 in artificial light all the rest are in the sunshine!

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (1 minute a coat). The brush is wide and the fomula is really good. Barry M released these fairly recently! It is a really super holo, it looks amazing in the sunshine and good in other lighting. It has a kinda purple sheen in artificial light as well. This got slight tip wear but lasted well otherwise.

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

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Saturday, 19 July 2025

Kleancolor - Holo Pink

 

Kleancolor Holo Pink Nail Polish

Kleancolor Holo Pink Nail Polish

Kleancolor Holo Pink Nail Polish

Kleancolor Holo Pink Nail Polish

Kleancolor Holo Pink Nail Polish

Last 2 in artificial light, other 3 in the sunshine.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and slow drying (9-10 minutes a coat). This brush is medium sized and good and the formula goes on really well. It is a cute pink with lovely holo sparkles. It looks good in the sun and in artificial light. This lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 5/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = holo glitter
Removal = easy with foil method, let soak for a minute
Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Barry M - Yellow

 

Barry M Yellow Nail Polish

Barry M Yellow Nail Polish

Barry M Yellow Nail Polish

I bought this polish in 2011, see here and I am just getting around to wearing it in 2025 haha!

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3 minutes a coat). The brush is thin so have plenty polish on it and the formula is okay. Not too bad for a yellow. Some yellows can have a terrible formula. This is a nice bold yellow and it lasted really well.

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

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Friday, 11 July 2025

Rimmel - Golden Hour

 

Rimmel Golden Hour Nail Polish

Rimmel Golden Hour Nail Polish

Rimmel Golden Hour Nail Polish

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (1 minute a coat - the bottle does not lie). The brush is wide and good and the formula goes on well. It is a gorgeous bold orange with an amazing shimmer and it is a ONE COATER. It really does look like a sunset. This lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 9/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 1
Finish = shimmery
Removal = easy
Overall = 9/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Monday, 7 July 2025

Asda George - Peach Crush

 

Asda George Peach Crush Nail Polish

Asda George Peach Crush Nail Polish

Asda George Peach Crush Nail Polish

This is easy to use, easy to apply and slowish drying (5-6 minutes a coat). The brush is mini but okay and the fomula is really good. It is a nice peachy textured polish. Very summery! This lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 6/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = textured
Removal = easy with foil method, let soak for a minute
Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Thursday, 3 July 2025

Kleancolor - Fuchsia Glitter (FAIL)

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

Kleancolor Fuchsia Glitter Nail Polish

Kleancolor Fuschia Glitter Nail 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!

Sunday, 29 June 2025

Kiko - Lavish Gold (Into The Dark)

 

Kiko Lavish Gold Into The Dark Nail Polish

Kiko Lavish Gold Into The Dark Nail Polish

Kiko Lavish Gold Into The Dark Nail Polish

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

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Barry M - Mermaid

This is the glitter I put on the last post.

Barry M Glitter Mermaid Nail Polish

Barry M Glitter Mermaid Nail Polish

Barry M Glitter Mermaid Nail Polish

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

Saturday, 21 June 2025

Avon - Violetta

 

Avon Violetta Matte Nail Polish

Avon Violetta Matte Nail Polish

Avon Violetta Matte Nail Polish

Avon Violetta Matte Nail Polish

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