'Tis the season to bear those toes proudly. But if you're like me, you fail at keeping your polish looking nice and can't stand it when it gets dull and begins to chip but can't stand to attend a special occasion without making those toes presentable. That's why the only bottle of polish I own is Revlon's Snowflake Pink.
Nude polish is my favorite; it's probably because I'm obsessed with ballet, but I just can't get over the look of a well done nude or American manicure (a sheer and less ostentatious version of the French). But nude polishes always go seriously streaky on me, which just bugs the crap out of me. While reading through an old issue of "Glamour" I found an article on the best nude polishes for every occasion, Snowflake Pink being recommended for weddings because of its micro shimmer. After checking the reviews on makeupalley.com for potential streaking issues I decided to give it a shot, figuring I'd take advantage of RiteAid's cosmetics return policy if it turned out to be a dud. It turned out to be the best polish I've ever owned.
One coat looks like a slightly glinty clear, due to the fine icy shimmer. It dries in minutes, so it's perfect if I have eight minutes before an event and want my nails to look nice. Two coats gives me the perfect slightly milky clear that I wish my nails were naturally. Three coats looks like one coat of more opaque nudes, but with nary a streak in sight. Plus, the shimmer is completely unnoticeable except with close scrutinizing but adds to the shine beautifully- a bonus because it keeps the polish looking nice after the shine begins to wear down after a few days. I'm not an expert on how long polish lasts because it all chips on me after a few days no matter what I do, but this is definitely some of the longer lasting polish I've ever used- it lasts 3 or 4 days chip-free, compared to OPI which lasts 2-3 on me if I'm lucky. Pedicures last about two weeks before looking slightly terrible, and that seems reasonable to me. And because one coat is basically clear, it can also be used to mend nylons. Whether you're a polish fiend or an earthy girl who generally can't be bothered with cosmetics, this is the versatile every season/every outfit nude polish that is totally worth owning.
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2 comments:
so, I anticipate greatly enjoying this blog. It is the closest I will get to reliving the ANTM sessions with you for a while. I will have to lookin into this nail polish.
However, I'll just say this: I have a very difficult time reading white writing on a dark background, I can't focus on it and the letters all start swimming. That's all.
<3
Caitlin
So I was feeling pretty low today and in need of some retail therapy, but of course, I'm in the middle of nowhere. Hotfooted it to Longs to pick up a bottle of this, remembering your recommendation...and OMG SO HAPPY. It's amazing, and has given me new impetus to stop chewing my nails. You? Are a goddess. Will be trying the Neutrogena gloss mentioned in your latest...did I mention you're my hero?
Ann
PS-How sick is it that Caitlin and I are the ones to comment on this? Great minds, and so forth...
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