Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear - Ivy League
- purchased at Zellers (chain discount store) for $2.99 CDN
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Ivy League has a nice formulation and applies smoothly and moves around the nail nicely. The only issue is coverage. It took me three coats to build up the colour enough to be opaque. I prefer a one or two-coater polish, but for this stunner, I'm willing to make an exception. This polish wore well - only tip wear after a day.
China Glaze - Vintage Crepe
- purchased at head2toebeauty.com for $2.99 US
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Vintage Crepe applied nicely and was opaque in two coats. It wore well for the day I had it on - only very minor tip wear.
MAC - Beyond Jealous & China Glaze - Golden Enchantment
- MAC purchased at maccosmetics.ca for $14.50 CDN
- China Glaze purchased at Sally Beauty Supply for $2.00 CDN
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Beyond Jealous applied very nicely, covering in two coats, due to very good pigmentation. It also wore well for the day and a half that I had it on alone.
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When I decided I wanted a change from the MAC polish, I was too lazy to remove it and start anew, so I brushed Golden Enchantment over top. Golden Enchantment is a pretty polish with a sheer golden base , packed with micro glitter. The glitter shines in every colour of the rainbow on the nail, providing a interesting pick-me-up to a tired manicure. Ooo, sparkly.
My only issue with Golden Enchantment is with removal. As with all glitter polishes, this baby was a pain in the arse to take off. Lots of soaking with an acetone laden piece of felt sped things along, but believe me, there was still swearing!
MAC - Dry Martini
- purchased at maccosmetics.ca for $14.50 CDN
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Dry Martini flowed smoothly onto the nail and it was opaque in three coats. I can't comment on wear, as I just put it on last night, but it looks great so far!
9 comments:
Yes, that MAC is different, but I like......The Golden Enchantment must be amazing in the sun. Nice colours this week, thanks for reviews:)
I LOVE that green! Your colors make me want to paint my nails everyday!!!!!
The MAC colors are awesome, and Dry Martini reminds me of a Revlon color I have and blogged about here (http://sewshy.blogspot.com/2009/05/yummy-color-i-just-had-to-post-it.html). The funny thing is I have that color on right now, and actually put my fingers up to the monitor to compare :)
Are you getting either of the new Chanels? I'm still on the fence. I have Barry M Mint Green, but I still like Jade! Also, I'm tempted by the new Butter London collection. Oh, and of course and still waiting on the OPI Holiday collection to come out so I can order the Spain collection with it. Oy. I have a problem.
I love the Mac colors but the price is too steep for me, I will be looking for look-a-likes.
That green is WILD!
Love the apple green! I think the glitter is perfect for the dark manicure and really takes that polish to the next level.
I thought I was in love when I saw the first green, but my affections changed when I saw the first MAC dark green but, fickle as I am, I changed my mind again when I saw Dry Martini. I LOVE IT! I want it and I'm now off to see if I can get it in Australia!
I am awed by your sewing abilities! Very pretty outfits. Love all of these polishes. I have to get Dry Martini. That is so my shade.
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