Seventeen Tinsel Nail Effects Blue

This is the glitter I put on top of China Glaze Define Good... I think it looks very festive! I should have posted this yesterday, but I wasn't very well and I've still got quite an upset tummy today. Finding it hard to stand up and do basic things :-(

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (about 3 minutes a coat). You get really, really good coverage for the one coat. The bar glitters are holographic and you can just about make that out from the photos. I like this topper, it's pretty and sparkly. I only swatched this, so no idea of how long it lasted.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = N/A as only swatched
Coats = 1
Finish = glittery with holo bar glitters
Removal = easy with foil method - let soak for about 1 minute
Overall = 7/10  (would be higher if I knew it lasted long)
Purchased from = Boots instore

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10 :-) would be higher if I knew it lasted well!!!

Claire's Leather Look Blue

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (3-4 minutes a coat). It's a pretty blue colour but I think it looks more like a textured sandy than a leather look polish! I do like the textured finish and the colour :-) Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = textured
Removal = easy with foil method
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Claire's

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10 :-)

Miss Sporty Rosy Galaxy

This is another of the Miss Sporty textured polishes.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (about 3 minutes a coat). The brush is really good and the lid is comfortable to hold. It's such a pretty, baby pink colour with cool glitter. Lasted really well.

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

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10 :-)

Essence Dare To Kiss

This is easy to use, easy to apply and various drying times. Let me explain....1 thick coat takes ages to dry - I painted this on my right hand (about 12 minutes). 2 thin coats dries a lot quicker - left hand (about 3 minutes a coat). The brush is quite thick but found it okay with my nails. I'm not sure about the colour...I'm not really into nudes....but I do love the finish! Husband was like why did you buy it when it's not your colour!!!! MEN! ;-) Lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use  = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 5/10 with 1 thick coat & 8/10 with 2 thin.
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2 on left in photos
Finish = satin
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Wilkos

My Personal Rating = 6/10 :-) Good quality, just not my colour!

Colour Alike 535

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (4-5 minutes a coat). It's a lovely iridescent colour - purple is the main colour but you can see flashes of green and bronze too. I think this is scented too, kinda smells like jelly sweeties (Haribo style) but this smell isn't overpowering and faded after a while - next day. The brush is really good and the lid is comfortable to hold. Lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Scented lasted well = 4/10
Smells like = jelly sweeties
Coats = 2
Finish = iridescent
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Colour Alike site (Eng version)

My Personal Rating = 8.5/10 :-)

Avon Black Sequins

This is another of the textured polishes from Avon.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (about 3 minutes a coat). The brush is really good and lid is comfortable to hold. It's a pretty black sparkly polish. It isn't too rough either. Lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = textured and glittery
Removal = easy with foil method and let soak for at least a minute
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Avon rep

My Personal Rating = 8/10 :-)

17 Copper

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (3-4 minutes a coat). It's a nice copper colour that is slightly iridescent. You just about make out flashes of pink. I didn't really like the colour at first but it grew on me. Lasted 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 = 8/10
Purchased from = Boots

My Personal Rating = 7/10 :-)

Essence Warm My Heart

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying - the first coat was quick but the second was slow (3-4 mins). It's a thermal polish - my first ever! I must admit that both the colours aren't really me - but because it changes I do like it! Normal cool temperature is the nude flesh colour and warm is the peachy colour. I liked the way it turned out with the french style in the last photo. Lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = glossy thermal
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = pop-up Essence unit they had for the MTV awards in Glasgow

My Personal Rating = 7/10 :-)

Wet n Wild Speak When Spoken To

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (1-2 mins a coat). The brush is really good to use and the lid is comfortable to hold. This is a lovely iridescent glittery polish. I do think it looks really lovely! Lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 3
Finish = glittery & iridescent
Removal = easy with foil method, let soak for about 1-1.5 minutes
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Cosmetics Fairy online

My Personal Rating = 8.5/10 :-)

Rimmel Singing De Blues

This is okay to use and okay to apply. The formula is a bit thick but manageable. It is quite slow drying (4-5 minutes a coat). It's a lovely blue colour with a very subtle shimmer. Lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 7/10
Application = 7/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = glossy with subtle shimmer
Removal = easy with foil method
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = Poundworld

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10 :-)

Barbara Daly Carnival

This is okay to use, okay to apply and okay drying (3 minutes a coat). The brush is decent enough, but make sure you've got plenty on it as it is small. The first coat is fairly streaky but the next few are fine. I think it's a pretty colour. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 7/10
Application = 7/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 3
Finish = metallic like
Removal = easy
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = Tesco

My Personal Rating = 7/10 :-)

Hallowe'en Nails

This is how I made Essence LOL more Hallowe'en like!

The purple crackle is MUA Broken Arrow and the black crackle is China Glaze Black Mesh (from the other blog)! :-D

Essence LOL

This is easy to use, okay to apply and okay drying (3-4 minutes a coat). The first coat is quite streaky but the second is fine. It is a lovely bright green, ideal for Hallowe'en ;-) This lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 7/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = glossy creamy
Removal = N/A added some Hallowe'en fun to it
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Wilko

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10 :-)

****I made this into more Hallowe'en-like nails, I'll hopefully post that tomorrow****

Barry M Starlet

This is another of the new Barry M polishes.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (about 3 mins a coat). It is a pretty iridescent glitter that sparkles. The formula on this polish is better than Fashion Icon and not thick, I noticed this one dried quicker too! Lasted really well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = glitter madness
Removal = easy with foil method, let soak for at least 2 minutes
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = gift from my Husband

My Personal Rating = 8/10 :-)

Avon Teal Glitter

Another of the textured polishes from Avon.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (1-2 mins a coat). The brush is really good too. I think this is such a gorgeous looking polish :-) The texture isn't too rough either. Pretty and sparkly! Lasted really well.

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

My Personal Rating = 9/10 :-D