Vibrant Varnishes

Outgoing: Bare Naked

#200 Bare Naked

This nude polish did a great job. I paired it with a base and top coat and it didn't start to chip until five days in. Just look at the photo below. This is how it looked after nine days and while it clearly chipped, it held up very well overall. The fact that my thumb, index and ring fingers all escaped unscathed suggests that its claim to last for up to 10 days rings true. 

L-R: (After 9 days) No flash; Flash

I'm very careless with my nails. Especially when washing dishes! I can definitely see someone who's more careful with their hands and nails managing to get a full, 10 days wear out of this. 

Verdict?
Colour: Good. Wearable, flattering nude. Stays pretty shiny. However the range may be difficult to find since it's discontinued.
Lasting Power: Good. Five days with no chipping. Nine days with minimal chipping.  With a bit of care (and a topcoat), this should last the advertised 10 days.
Formula: Good. Great consistency, easy to apply, goes on smooth, and dries quickly. No problem with the product itself drying up either.
Packaging: Average. Shape is a bit bulky and hard to grip. Glass seems excessively thick. Good sized flat brush though. 
Final Thoughts: Great overall. It's not a 'wow' polish but it's a good, dependable nude that will go the distance. 8/10

Incoming: Wine to Five

#190 Wine to Five, 11ml/0.37 fl.oz. ($6.95*) 

It took a really long time for me to pick out a new colour. I couldn't decide and when I finally applied Wine to Five I immediately wanted to change my mind! It just looked too dark and I realised what I really wanted was a pastel to go with the gorgeous, sunny days we've been having.

It's rather frustrating but that's all on me and not the polish! Wine to Five is a gorgeous, deep wine red that changes appearance depending on the lighting. It's a very captivating shade of red! Like the rest of Covergirl's Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Polish range, the formula's also great and easy to apply. I did have to be extra careful to keep it strictly on my nails, since the deep colour does stain your skin, but it was nothing nail polish remover couldn't fix. Despite being not quite what I had in mind, it's still a beautiful and classy red. I'll definitely be pulling this out a lot in winter!

L-R: No flash; Flash

In the photo above I have a base coat, two layers of polish and a top coat. The camera really captures how the colour changes. I've got high hopes for this one so let's hope it doesn't disappoint!

*Currently $4.17 @ Priceline where there's a 40% off Covergirl sale until Monday, 28th April.

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Have a fabulous day!