This is hard to use, hard to apply and quick drying (under a minute for each coat). The formula is terrible and hard to work with. It was very streaky and I found it hard to get rid of the bald patches! I ended up using really thick coats with minimal brush strokes, as this polish is quite unforgiving in that respect! I think it looks okay considering how hard it was to apply. It's not a perfect finish but it's the best I could achieve! I do think it is pretty and I like the finish. Lasted well.
Rating
Easy to use = 2/10
Application = 2/10
Drying time = 9/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 3
Finish = Ciate describe it as a "porcelain" finish
Removal = okay be careful not to stain your fingers
Overall = 5/10 formula issues
Purchased from = got the set from TK Maxx
My Personal Rating = 7/10 poor quality, but I really liked the polish!
Haha you went through the challenge as well! I got the Paper Doll House too and like you, I liked the finish and loathed application - my solution: one Layer of Top Coat in between coat No 1 and No 2 - it made application so much easier and the result was so pretty <3
ReplyDeleteOh what a nightmare huh!
DeleteWow thanks for this info I will try that for the next colour I use! :-)
I don't know if it looks like porcelain, still it looks well, I like it; it seems there are too many problems with application though. Ananka, you look great in white :)
ReplyDeleteYeah I know! It is matte for sure! It's just the formula! Thanks :-)
DeleteThe rest of them look interesting, especially this one in the middle on the first floor :D
DeleteYeah! We'll see how I get on with them :-|
DeleteHaha welcome to the rest of us in the Ciate Dolls House nightmare ;)
ReplyDeleteIndeed! :-)
DeleteSo disappointing when a polish is such a fail!
ReplyDeleteI know especially when you expect better of Ciate!
DeleteLovely!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a good week!!! and my g+ for you!!!:)))
Besos, desde España, Marcela♥
Yeah!
DeleteThanks :-D
Ooooh even if it'shard to apply that is so adorable!!! I would get it just for the box <3
ReplyDeleteI know, I was thinking that too. It seemed worth it in the end! Hehe.
DeleteYeah totally - it's just so cute :-D
If you are looking for a good white nail polish, NARS Ecume is really good. x
ReplyDeleteThanks Hannah, I've just googled it - wow it really is a stunning white. :-)
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