Day 6 - Ciate Snow Globe

Yet another doubler from 2013 this time: Snow Globe.

I put this over Barry M Black Grape.

This is okay to use, okay to apply and slowish drying (5-6 minutes a coat). It's really more a case of dabbing it on than painting. It is a nice iriedscent flakie polish and looks good over dark colours. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 7/10
Application = 6/10
Drying time = 6/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = dabbing
Finish = flakie
Removal = easy with foil method
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = Selfridges

My Personal Rating = 7/10 :-)

Day 5 - Ciate Bloom Boost

So this one is a nail treatment! At least it's not a doubler! Hmmm.....

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (2 minutes a coat). I have quite stained nails and I think this did actually make them less yellow! I'm not really sure what else the purpose of this. According to their site it is suppose to brighten the nails and make them healthier looking! I guess it did achieve that purpose then!

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = N/A as treatment
Coats = 2
Finish = glossy
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Selfridges

My Personal Rating = 6/10 :-|

Day 4 - Ciate Cutie Pie

The first doubler...from 2012. Check out the previous post: Cutie Pie.

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (3 minutes a coat) but on the third coat it's really slow, because I made it thick! It's nice enough but not really my thing, probably too sheer. I certainly don't like it as much as I did in 2012. Oh how we change! It's good quality and lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 3
Finish = creamy/jelly
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Selfridges

My Personal Rating = 6.5/10 :-) Just not me!

Day 3 - Ciate Pom Pom

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (2-3 minutes a coat). It's a pretty red. Looks nice. Lasted well.

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

My Personal Rating = 7.5/10 :-)

Day 2 - Ciate Check Mate

I put this on top of Avon Go Fast Green!

This is okay to use, okay to apply and decent drying (2-3 minutes a coat). It's more a case of dabbing on than painting, but it's easy enough! I think it looks nice over the green. I only swatched this so no idea if it lasted well!

Rating
Easy to use = 7/10
Application = 7/10
Drying time =8/10
Lasted well = N/A as swatched
Coats = dabbed on
Finish = square glitter
Removal = easy enough with foils
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = Selfridges

My Personal Rating = 7/10 :-)

Day 1 - Ciate Heirloom

This is easy to use, easy to apply and slow drying (5-6 minutes a coat). Make sure there is plenty of polish on the brush for good coverage. It's a really nice iridescent colour with flashes of pinks and browns and coppers. Noticed slight tip wear but lasted well otherwise.

Rating
Easy to use = 7/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 6/10
Lasted well = 7/10
Coats = 2
Finish = iridescent
Removal = easy enough
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = Selfridges

My Personal Rating = 7/10 :-)

Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar

Yup it's the time of year again! And I've bought it once again! I wonder how many doublers I will have this year......

China Glaze Pin Prick

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying (about 4 minutes a coat). It's a really nice red with a subtle gold shimmer. Ideal for this time of year! Really pretty. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = subtle shimmery
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = eBay I think

My Personal Rating = 8.5/10 :-)

Orly Sea Gurl

This is easy to use, easy to apply and okay drying time (3-4 minutes a coat). It's a nice pewter gunmetal grey colour. Good brush and good formula. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 7/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = kinda metallic
Removal = easy enough
Overall = 7/10
Purchased from = TK Maxx

My Personal Rating = 7/10 :-)

Revlon Gwen's Crush

 

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (2-3 minutes a coat). The brush is thin but really good to use. It's a gorgeous pinky purple with a lovely blue shimmer, I would say it's slightly iridescent! Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = shimmery and iridescent
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Watt Brothers

My Personal Rating = 8.5/10 :-D

Color Club Artsy Crafty

I have been missing due to lack of Internet! It took the company ages to get it sorted! But I'm back and the weather has been really bad in Scotland!

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (2-3 minutes a coat). It's a nice dark green jelly polish that is very glossy! I do like this one. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = jelly and glossy
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = I think it was TK Maxx

My Personal Rating = 8/10 :-)

Orly Color Blast Amber

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (2-3 minutes a coat). The brush is really good, it's quite thin but makes painting the nails a breeze! The formula is really good and the lid is comfortable to hold. It's a lovely orange coppery colour. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = they call it "luxe shimmer"
Removal = easy
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = gift from husband

My Personal Rating = 8/10 :-)

Illamasqua Jo'mina

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (3 minutes a coat). The formula is really good and this went on like a dream! It's a really gorgeous purple and I think it looks better on the nails than in the bottle! Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 9/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = creamy and glossy
Removal = n/a as put glitter on top - would guess easy is it's creamy!
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = either illamasqua.com or Debenhams instore

My Personal Rating = 8.5/10 :-)

Nicole By OPI I'm Stucco On You

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (2-3 minutes a coat). The brush is really good and the lid is comfortable to hold. It's a really pretty texture with different glitters in it. It's not too rough either. Lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = texture
Removal = easy with foils
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = Watt Brothers

My Personal Rating = 8.5/10 :-)

Dance Legend Sub-Zero

This is easy to use, easy to apply and quick drying (2 minutes a coat). It's a nice dark colour with iridescent flakies when cold. When it's hot, it's a lovely aqua blue with the lovely flakies really showing! Good thermal and lasted well.

Rating
Easy to use = 8/10
Application = 8/10
Drying time = 8/10
Lasted well = 8/10
Coats = 2
Finish = flakie thermal madness!
Removal = okay
Overall = 8/10
Purchased from = eBay

My Personal Rating = 8.5/10 :-)