Chanel - Rouge Essentiel

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (3 minutes a coat). The brush is thin but good and the formula is really good and goes on well. This is a lovely classic red and it lasted well. 

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = creamy

Removal = easy

Overall = 9/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Ciate - Afterglow Top Coat

I put this on top of the Sparitual Manicure and I put if over a white and dark polish too. It is glow in the dark!

This is easy to use, easy to apply and super quick drying (1 minute a coat). The brush is medium sized and good and the formula is really good too. It is a nice golden glittery topper and glows well in the dark over lighter colours. As you can see from the last photo, it doesn't really glow so well over really dark colours. I think it looks good as a glitter topper and as a glowing polish. This lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 9/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 1

Finish = glow in the dark glitter

Removal = easy

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 8/10

Models Own - Smash Up Orange

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (1 minute a coat). The brush is medium sized and the formula is okay, it is sheer but cracks well. I think it looks much better on lighter colours and didn't work too well on the dark colour as you can see in the last photo.

Rating

Easy to use = 7/10

Application = 7/10

Drying time = 9/10

Lasted well = n/a

Coats = 1

Finish = crackle/shatter effect

Removal = easy enough

Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Sparitual - Peace and Harmony

 

Again, this was waiting to be posted from October last year so these were my Hallowe'en nails! The last 2 photos are indeed Hallowe'en themed!

This is okay to use, not so good to apply and good drying (3 minutes a coat). The brush is thin, but good and the formula is rubbish (I wrote a swear word in my notes haha). It is very streaky and not good if you have ridges on your nails. Careful application and minimal brushstokes should help. Despite it being hard to apply, I did actually like this white. 

Rating

Easy to use = 4/10

Application = 3/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = n/a as put toppers on

Coats = 3

Finish = satin

Removal = n/a

Overall = 6/10

My Personal Rating =  7/10 I did like it!

Orly - Key Lime Twist

So my last post was Hallowe'en last year! Yikes.

The last 2 photos are the Hallowe'en nails, as these have been sitting waiting to be posted since October yikes! I used Barry M Nail Effect Purple Crackle and Dance Legend Top Prismatic, which is a holo topper.

This is okay to use, okay to apply and decent drying (4-5 minutes a coat). It is a mini bottle and the brush is small so have plenty polish on the brush for good coverage. The 1st coat is prone to bald spots. On the 2nd coat minimise brushstrokes for a decent finish. It is bold and bright colour. Lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 7/10

Application = 6/10

Drying time = 7/10

Lasted well = 7/10

Coats = 2

Finish = creamy

Removal = easy

Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating =  7/10

Revolution - Pink Vibes

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3-4 minutes a coat). The brush is thick and good and the fomula goes on well too. It is a cute pink and also UV as you can see in the last photo. This lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = pearly and UV

Removal = easy

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Happy Hallowe'en Everyone

Essie - Wicked Fierce

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3 minutes a coat). The brush is wide and good and the formula goes on nicely. It is nice and slightly iridescent with a nice shimmer. This is one coat but got slight tip wear so use 2 coats as I think that would solve this problem.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 6/10

Coats = 1

Finish = shimmer

Removal = easy

Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

a-England - Shakespeare's Sister

 

First 3 photos in the sunshine, last in artificial light.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3-4 minutes a coat). The brush is wide and good. The formula is good and goes on well too. It is a gorgeous pink holo and looks good in the sun and good in the artificial light as well. Sadly this didn't last so well, it scuffed after a day so wear a top coat with it, that would probably help with longevity.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 6/10

Coats = 2

Finish = holo

Removal = easy

Overall = 7/10

 

My Personal Rating = 6.5/10

Orly - Sweet Dreams

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (4 minutes a coat). The bottle is a mini and the brush is very good. The formula is also good too. This is a nice grey with a lovely purple shimmer. I like greys but need to be in the mood for them! This lasted well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = shimmery

Removal = easy

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

China Glaze - Exceptionally Gifted

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3-4 minutes a coat). The brush is medium sized and good. The formula is okay, careful application is needed to avoid brushstrokes! It is a nice pearly pink colour.

Rating

Easy to use = 7/10

Application = 6/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = n/a swatched

Coats = 2

Finish = pearly

Removal = easy

Overall = 7/10

 

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Color Club - Lumin-Icecent

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (5-6 minutes a coat). The brush is thin but good and the formula is excellent. It is a gorgeous bluey silvery foil. This lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 7/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2 

Finish = foil

Removal = easy with foil method, let soak for 1 minute

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Models Own - Grace Green

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (4-5 minutes a coat). The brush is medium sized and good. The formula goes on well too. It is a kinda greeny grey colour I think. It is a one coater!!! It did suffer tip wear, so 2 coats would probably be better. Okay if you want to wear it for a night though. I actually liked this one more than I thought I would!

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 7/10

Lasted well = 6/10

Coats = 1

Finish = creamy

Removal = easy

Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Morgan Taylor - Truth Or Dare

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (4-5 minutes a coat). The brush is medium and good. The formula is okay but prone to balding on the first coat but fine on the second coat. It is a nice polish but got tip wear on this one.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 7/10

Lasted well = 6/10

Coats = 2

Finish = shimmery

Removal = easy

Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10