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Dark Phoenix

Did this today its rimmel in rose libertine. I covered it with nails inc save the nail 45 second top coat. Top coat was fab and glossy and it did dry very fast. I am not overly amused with the colour though it looks gorgeous but the tips are starting to wear off already after one day of wear - not sure yet whether the polish or top coat is to blame!

my nails with the colour



the nails inc top coat



my little nail varnish binge in boots - rimmel in misty jade and rose libertine and barry m coral (havent tried this on yet but it looks fab on my friend)

starship

Bright__Eyes wrote: »

Has anyone used Kiss nail strengthener before? It seems to do the same thing as Sally Hanson ones except its cheaper! Just wondering if it's any good before I decide which brand to buy. Can't find any good (by good i mean detailed, not that all the reviews say its crap) reviews online
Thanks in advance

Here's a pic

i use kiss extreme growth, i find it better than the sally hansen

Dark Phoenix

I have that kiss product at home its not bad didn't coat me much. Found mavala scientifique to be the best strengthener of all for my nails though, I wear it under a strengthening base coat (sally hanson or that kiss one)

Valentina

Bright__Eyes wrote: »

hey, would you mind sharing where you bought that please? I LOVE the colour!

Of course! I bought it from www.lookfantastic.com
They have free international shipping at the moment and if you spend more than £15 put in code sunshare15 for a massive £1 off!
That code is valid till 4pm on Wednesday.

The Lovely Muffin

Hedwig wrote: »

Two quick questions

Where can you get Barry M Shatter effects? and are the essence nail varnishes any good? do they peel/chip easily?

Thanks

BarryM can be got in Boots. I've certainly seen it in my local Boots.

In my experience, Essence doesn't chip or peel easily. I've had it lasted through washing dishes, washing my hair, fiddling with cameras, clearing out boxes, it certainly gives my Nails Inc polishes a run for their money.

I got about 3-4 days out of it before it chipped on me.

The Lovely Muffin

ThurstonWhore wrote: »

Ah that's disappointing! The colour is lovely though. Maybe it would benefit from quick drying drops?

I have no quick drying drops.

I am 100% sure the polish was dry though I put on two thin layers I waited until the first layer was dry before applying the second layer.:(

I'll try it again and see, I hope it was just a first bad time.

The Lovely Muffin

ThurstonWhore wrote: »

butter London in Snog. It looks fab on, a glossy, smooth raspberry.



P.S. Apologies for the messy application, I've sprained my wrist!

This is beautiful.

Can I ask, was it expensive? Have you a link to where you bought it?

Valentina

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

This is beautiful.

Can I ask, was it expensive? Have you a link to where you bought it?

Thanks!
I got it on www.lookfantastic.com
It was about €9 which is a little dear I know but it is €15 in debenhams.

The Lovely Muffin

ThurstonWhore wrote: »

Thanks!
I got it on www.lookfantastic.com
It was about €9 which is a little dear I know but it is €15 in debenhams.

Thank you so much

Have you got a link to it on the site though? Cause I looked and used the search box but its not showing up (for me anyway)

€9 isn't too bad. I paid around £20 for a Nails Inc one on eBay recently

Its a limited edition and you have to buy cocktails in some swanky bar in the UK to get it and it wa sone I really wanted so figured I'd pay the high price for it. I'm crazy.

Valentina

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Thank you so much

Have you got a link to it on the site though? Cause I looked and used the search box but its not showing up (for me anyway)

€9 isn't too bad. I paid around £20 for a Nails Inc one on eBay recently

Its a limited edition and you have to buy cocktails in some swanky bar in the UK to get it and it wa sone I really wanted so figured I'd pay the high price for it. I'm crazy.

I just had a look there, it must be out of stock because I only ordered it last week.

£20? :eek: okay I don't feel so bad about €9 now!!

Edit: I just sent them a mail thru their site to see if they will be restocking it. I'll let you know what they say.

The Lovely Muffin

ThurstonWhore wrote: »

I just had a look there, it must be out of stock because I only ordered it last week.

£20? :eek: okay I don't feel so bad about €9 now!!

Edit: I just sent them a mail thru their site to see if they will be restocking it. I'll let you know what they say.

I thought it was cause I wasn't looking properly, glad to know its not me lol

Hah yeah, I wouldn't normally pay so much for a nail varnish, but this is a one-off :rolleyes::o

Thank you, hope they re-stock it

The Lovely Muffin

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Dark Phoenix wrote: »

Did this today its rimmel in rose libertine. I covered it with nails inc save the nail 45 second top coat. Top coat was fab and glossy and it did dry very fast. I am not overly amused with the colour though it looks gorgeous but the tips are starting to wear off already after one day of wear - not sure yet whether the polish or top coat is to blame!

Hey dark Phoenix, I have the same polish should be a post on here with it. Have found the same as you with the tips fading. I have started doing the top coat hours late or even the next day seems to work better, top coat was acting as a remover on the tips.
Hope this helps

The Lovely Muffin

Just bought this from ASOS

Illamasqua Top Coat -ASOS £6.50 reduced from £10.00

Seren_

Ooh didn't realise ASOS delivered Illamasqua to Ireland (they don't deliver OPI, so I thought it would be the same). You've sent me down a dangerous path Purple_Bobbin So many pretty colours...

The Lovely Muffin

Your Text Here wrote: »

Ooh didn't realise ASOS delivered Illamasqua to Ireland (they don't deliver OPI, so I thought it would be the same). You've sent me down a dangerous path Purple_Bobbin So many pretty colours...

ASOS only deliver these two OPI products to Ireland

O.P.I Limited Edition Britannia Collection

O.P.I Nail Apps

Have fun on the path, I apologise for nothing! :pac:

Asphyxia

Color Club polishes I got yesterday.

Wicked Sweet


Raspberry Rush


I Always Get My Man-Darin

corryworry

first time adding a link so apologies if they don't work!
Nails Inc, Warwick Way, with and without flash.

The Lovely Muffin

Just bought this on ASOS. It went out of stock earlier when I went to get it, glad it's back in stock.

Illamasqua Nail Base Coat - ASOS £6.50 recuded from £10

sarah.

Literally found this thread half an hour ago and have just read through every post! Worst thing I've ever done 'cos I know every cent I have in my possession, (which isn't too many at this very moment) will be spent on nail polish!! Can't wait to go shopping now!

Valentina

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Just bought this on ASOS. It went out of stock earlier when I went to get it, glad it's back in stock.

Illamasqua Nail Base Coat - ASOS £6.50 recuded from £10

I've never used illamasqua before, is that nail base really good?

I just bought 8 polishes on asos.com, free international delivery, sure I couldn't pass them by

The Lovely Muffin

ThurstonWhore wrote: »

I've never used illamasqua before, is that nail base really good?

I just bought 8 polishes on asos.com, free international delivery, sure I couldn't pass them by

I haven't used them either lol I hope they're good :P

What polishes did you get? I'm planning to get a few tomorrow

rainbow kirby

sarah. wrote: »

Literally found this thread half an hour ago and have just read through every post! Worst thing I've ever done 'cos I know every cent I have in my possession, (which isn't too many at this very moment) will be spent on nail polish!! Can't wait to go shopping now!

I haven't worn nail polish in years and this thread kinda makes me want to get some... :cool:

Dark Phoenix

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

ASOS only deliver these two OPI products to Ireland

O.P.I Limited Edition Britannia Collection

O.P.I Nail Apps

Have fun on the path, I apologise for nothing! :pac:

I got a different opi set delivered here last week? It was a mini collection of four polishes (purple, brown, two pinks) I loved it! seems to be sold out now

Valentina

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

I haven't used them either lol I hope they're good :P

What polishes did you get? I'm planning to get a few tomorrow

I got the Rimmel matte effect top coat - it's about half the price of the ones I've seen in Boots. I also got these...

Models Own - Neon Brights Bubblegum Pink


Models Own - Juicy Jules


Models Own - Disco Mix


Barry M - Mnt Green


Barry M - Pink Flamingo


Barry M - Fuschia

Zxc01

love the BarryM polishes especially the mint green. WAs thinking about it today but 17 cosmetics had a deal on in Boots buy any two cosmetics and get a nail bar gift bag free. So I bought two nail polishes.

Orange Soda and Sherbet Lemon

Zxc01

Jwacqui

OPI Nail envy, nail strengthener for sensitive and peeling.

Not really a polish but got this in boots for about €5 think its normally around €10.50.

Really liking it, had acrylics on a few weeks ago and nails are not in best condition, normally brittle anyway!

This is helping though! Have 2 coats on and just leaves a nice shine!

Asphyxia

Jwacqui wrote: »

Not really a polish but got this in boots for about €5 think its normally around €10.50.

Really liking it, had acrylics on a few weeks ago and nails are not in best condition, normally brittle anyway!

This is helping though! Have 2 coats on and just leaves a nice shine!

Wow your nails look fantastic

Jwacqui

Asphyxia wrote: »

Wow your nails look fantastic

Thanks!! Dunno how though!! They are still kinda bendy, worst idea EVER to get acrylics!