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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 :-)

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

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Sally Hansen - Three D

Sally Hansen Three D Nail Polish

Sally Hansen Three D Nail Polish

Sally Hansen Three D Nail Polish

Sally Hansen Three D Nail Polish

Sally Hansen Three D Nail Polish

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

Friday, 13 June 2025

Nina Ultra Pro - Mermaid

 

Nina Ultra Pro Mermaid Nail Polish

Nina Ultra Pro Mermaid Nail Polish

Nina Ultra Pro Mermaid Nail Polish

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

Monday, 9 June 2025

Miss Sporty - A Dream Come Blue

 

Miss Sporty A Dream Come Blue Nail Polish

Miss Sporty A Dream Come Blue Nail Polish

Miss Sporty A Dream Come Blue Nail Polish

Miss Sporty A Dream Come Blue Nail Polish

Miss Sporty A Dream Come Blue Nail Polish

Miss Sporty A Dream Come Blue Nail Polish

Miss Sporty A Dream Come Blue Nail Polish

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

Thursday, 5 June 2025

NYC - NY Princess

 

NYC NY Princess Nail Polish

NYC NY Princess Nail Polish

NYC NY Princess Nail Polish

NYC NY Princess Nail Polish

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

Sunday, 1 June 2025

Gabrini - Matte M17

 

Gabrini Matte M17 Nail Polish

Gabrini Matte M17 Nail Polish

Gabrini Matte M17 Nail Polish

Gabrini Matte M17 Nail Polish

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (2 minutes a coat). The brush is wide and good and the formula is great. 1 coat would do but as I was taking close-up photos I used 2. It is a gorgeous dark fuchsia with sparkles. Noticed slight tipwear but lasted well otherwise.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 9/10
Lasted well = 7/10
Coats = 2
Finish = sparkly matte
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Technic - Khaki

 

Technic Khaki Nail Polish

Technic Khaki Nail Polish

Technic Khaki 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 okay. It builds up nicely on the second coat. It is a nice colour, I actually liked it more than I thought I would! This lasted well.

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

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Saturday, 24 May 2025

2True - Crystal Shade 3

 

2True Crystal Shade 3 Nail Polish

2True Crystal Shade 3 Nail Polish

2True Crystal Shade 3 Nail Polish

2True Crystal Shade 3 Nail Polish

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (5 minutes a coat). This brush is thin but okay and the formula goes on well. This is a nice blue with a cute shimmer. It is nice and lasted well.

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

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Claire's - White (Splatter Set)

 

Claire's Splatter Set White Nail Polish

Claire's Splatter Set White Nail Polish

Claire's Splatter Set White Nail Polish

Claire's Splatter Set White Nail Polish

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (4-5 minutes a coat). This is a mini so make sure there is plenty polish on the brush for good coverage. It does go on well and the brush is decent. It is a nice milky white with nice glitters, kinda looks festive! It is nice and lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = glitter
Removal = easy with foil method, let soak for 1 minute
Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Bourjois - Sunset A Rio 46

 

Bourjois Sunset A Rio 46

Bourjois Sunset A Rio 46

Bourjois Sunset A Rio 46

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3-4 minutes a coat). The brush is a mini but it is really good and the fomula is great. It is a lovely classic red. Sadly got tipwear and slight scuffing too so this didn't last too well. It is really nice though so wear a topcoat for longevity.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 5/10
Coats = 2
Finish = creamy
Removal = easy
Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 6.5/10

Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Primark - Skylight

 

Primark Skylight Holographic Nail Polish

Primark Skylight Holographic Nail Polish

Primark Skylight Holographic Nail Polish

Primark Skylight Holographic Nail Polish

Primark Skylight Holographic Nail Polish

Primark Skylight Holographic Nail Polish

The last 2 photos are in artificial light and the others are in the sunshine.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and slow drying (7-8 minutes a coat). The brush is medium sized and good and the formula goes on well. It is a lovely blue silvery holographic polish. It isn't a Chrome as the bottle would have you believe!!! This lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 6/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = holo
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 8/10