Vibrant Varnishes

Outgoing: Pacific Blue

420 Pacific Blue ($6.95)

This was fantastic! With a topcoat, the colour stayed vibrant and it lasted a good 8 days before it started to chip. I think even without a topcoat, this would still do quite well on its own. I didn't end up adding a topcoat on my left hand until 2 days after and everything still stayed perfect. 

This is how it looks after 10 days. It has lost a bit of its glossiness but it's still a bright blue and the chipping only occurred at the tips.

L-R:  No flash, Flash

Verdict?
Colour: Good. Gorgeous shade of blue that's unique and very eye catching. Someone always comments on it! But use a base coat because it can stain your nails. 
Lasting Power: Good. Easily lasts 8 days when a topcoat's used. Colour doesn't fade.  
Formula: Good. Great consistency, easy to apply, goes on smooth, and dries quickly. No problem with the product itself drying up either.
Packaging: Good. Easy to grip shape, great flat brush, and gorgeous dark steel coloured lid. 
Final Thoughts: Love it! Ticks all the rights boxes and more! This not-so-typical blue is a definite must-have. 10/10

Incoming: Bare Naked

200 Bare Naked ($3.00)

I wanted something more understated and feminine this time around so here's Rimmel's Lasting Finish Pro in 200 Bare Naked. This line is discontinued in Australia but I found this in a $3 discount basket at Chemist Warehouse so keep an eye out! Bare Naked is a slightly shimmery, nude beige-pink that suits most skin tones. It's extremely easy to apply and wear. It wont show up if you accidentally stray from your nails and it will match any outfit. It has a good sized, flat brush and it goes on smoothly with no streaks. All in all I really like this. It's especially perfect for when I'm in a rush.

L-R: No flash, Flash

In the photo above I have a base coat, two layers of polish and a top coat. It did well the last time I wore it but I don't think it survived the full 10 days like the bottle says. Let's see how it goes this time!

xoxo
Have a fabulous weekend!

Vibrant Varnishes

Outgoing: Diva Coral

09 Diva Coral ($5.95)

There's not much to say, the pictures below speak for themselves. The left image was taken on day two and the right image on day five. There is NO staying power. It will chip and keep on chipping. 

L-R: Diva Coral after 2 days, Diva Coral after 5 days

Verdict?
Colour: Average. Still slightly streaky with two
coats but it's a pretty, poppy colour and it doesn't stain.
Lasting Power: Poor. Chipped the very next day and just consistently got worse! Most damage was at the tips. 
Formula: Good. It's a good consistency (slightly on the thinner side), quick and easy to apply, goes on smooth and dries fairly quickly.
Packaging: Good. Cute. The brush is a bit small but it's perfectly understandable since it is a mini bottle. 
Final Thoughts: I can't recommend this. It just has no staying power whatsoever and the fact that you will need three coats for true opacity means you'll go through the bottle in no time. There are definitely better and cheaper coral polishes out there. 5/10

Incoming: Pacific Blue

420 Pacific Blue ($6.95)

And now I'm back to the blues! This is Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear polish in 420 Pacific Blue (0.4oz, 11.8ml). It's a gorgeous cobalt blue with a purple undertone. I've had a few misses from this range (usually the lighter or glittery/pearly colours) but this is a definite hit. It goes on extremely smoothly, can be opaque in one coat, dries quickly and I always get comments on it when I wear it. It's great for summer but I think you can definitely still wear it during winter because it's quite an intense shade of blue and it'll make a great contrast against any grey skies. 

L-R: Flash, No flash

In the photo above I have a base coat, two layers of polish and a top coat. From what I remember, it had good lasting power but this will be the first time I actually keep track of it so lets see how it actually goes! Fingers crossed because I've got high hopes!

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Thanks for reading!