China Glaze - Bells Will Be Blinging

This is the glitter I put on top of the last post.

This was slightly gloopy so I decided to use it before it dried up completely.

It is okay to use, okay to apply and quick drying (1 minute a coat). Even though it is gloopy it went on well. The brush is good. It is a nice festive glitter and looks good on the red. I only swatched this.

Rating

Easy to use = 7/10

Application = 7/10

Drying time = 9/10

Lasted well = n/a swatched

Coats = 1

Finish = glittery

Removal = foils for 1 minute

Overall = 7/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

Ciate - Mostly A Minx

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (2 minutes a coat). The brush is a mini but very good and make sure to have plenty polish on it for good coverage. The formula is good also. It is a lovely classic red. This lasted well and I put a glitter on top of it!

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = creamy

Removal = n/a put glitter on, would guess easy!

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

China Glaze - Bohemian Rhapsody

 

Last photo in the sunshine all others in artificial light.

This is a VERY old polish! I bought it second hand off eBay many years ago (early 2010s) and I think it is originally from the early 2000s.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and slowish drying (7-8 minutes a coat). This brush is thin but good and the formula is really good. Despite being old and second hand it is still in very good condition. It is a gorgeous colour with a slight shimmer. This lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 6/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = slight shimmer

Removal = easy

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

OPI - Emotions

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (2 minutes a coat). It is a mini bottle with a mini brush so have plenty polish on the brush for good coverage. The formula is really good. This is a gorgeous black textured polish. Lovely and 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

Overall = 9/10

My Personal Rating = 8/10

Ciate - Dare To Bare

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (2 minutes a coat). The brush is mini but really good and the formula goes on really well. Sadly this just isn't my colour and doesn't look good on me. I really don't suit these nude browns. It's okay I guess but it is great quality and lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = patent and creamy

Removal = easy

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 6.5/10

a-England - Princess Tears

 

First 3 in the sunlight and last 3 in artificial light.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (2-3 minutes a coat). The brush is medium sized and the formula is really good. It is a nice holo polish that is slightly iridescent. You can see the iridescence in the indoor lighting and the holo glows in the sun. Got slight tipwear but lasted well otherwise.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 7/10

Coats = 2 

Finish = holo and iridescent

Removal = easy

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Inglot - 203

I put this on top of the last post.

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 amazing and goes on well. It is a green to blue flakies topper. I think the black shows it off really well. Amazing! This lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 1

Finish = flakies

Removal = easy enough

Overall = 9/10

My Personal Rating = 8/10

Ciate - Can't It Be Kinky?

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (2 minutes a coat). It is a mini but the brush is really good and the formula goes on really well. It is a lovely shiny black, just like patent shoes! It is gorgeous and lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 2

Finish = patent

Removal = n/a put glitter on

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Butter London - Knackered

 

Last photo with flash all others in artificial light.

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 goes on nicely. It is an iridescent polish with little holographic glitters. It is quite sparkly. This lasted really well.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 8/10

Coats = 3

Finish = iridescent and sparkly

Removal = easy 

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10

Nfu.Oh - 64 Holographic

 

First 3 in sunlight, last 3 in artificial light.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (2 minutes a coat). This is a rather old holographic polish from back in the day when you needed the Aqua Base Coat for them! It is at least 13 years old or more! The brush is good and the formula goes on well. It is a gorgeous and amazing holo! Had slight tipwear but lasted well otherwise. 

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = 7/10

Coats = 2

Finish = holo

Removal = easy

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 9/10

Orly - Edgy

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3-4 minutes a coat). The brush is small but really good and the formula is really good. This is a nice sparkly shimmery polish, kinda made me think of the Festive Season for some reason! Lovely.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = swatched

Coats = 2

Finish = sparkly shimmery

Removal = easy

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10

OPI - Hot & Spicy

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and good drying (3-4 minutes a coat). This brush is medium sized and good and the formula goes on well too. This is a nice coral colour but I'm not really into corals so much. Not really my thing. Good quality though.

Rating

Easy to use = 8/10

Application = 8/10

Drying time = 8/10

Lasted well = swatched

Coats = 2

Finish = jelly and creamy

Removal = easy

Overall = 8/10

My Personal Rating = 7/10