Barry M - Pixie Pink

 

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

Kleancolor - Holo Pink

 

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

Barry M - Yellow

 

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

Rimmel - Golden Hour

 

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

Asda George - Peach Crush

 

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

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