Since I have really short nails, I don’t usually wear nail polish but the really cute and attractive colors do call out to me at times. Fortunately, I attended a party that gave me an excuse to wear some nail colors even for just a while. Here are some of the nail polish that I bought from Watson’s, so they are available locally and very cheap.
I bought Caress Neon Red, La Belle Sapphire and Cutex In a Trance.
I will be reviewing these one by one based on their color, pay-off, price and ease of removal. Please forgive me for the poor quality of the pictures, as I only used my phone for this, and for my uber short fingernails.
1. Caress Neon Red
Even though it says Neon Red, it actually looks like a pinkish red to me. The ingredients actually say that it has pink dye in it. It has a matte finish to it, but I think, it looks better if you place a top coat. You get a lot product with just one coat. I actually thought that this might need a lot of swipes to achieve the right color since it was not as viscous as other nail polishes are in the local market. I like how loud the color is and how eye- catching it is. It’s a fun and confident color to wear for summer or actually for any day that you feel like being flirty and playful. The first thing that I do not like about this nail polish is that it takes a long time to dry and the second thing is that it’s so hard to remove! Well, my nail polish remover might have been contributory to this but it really got to a point that I just tried to remove it by scratching my nails. But for the price of just P23.75, I guess that’s what you get. Just remember to wear a base coat to prevent staining of the nails.
2. La Belle Sapphire
Sapphire gives out a deep shiny blue color with very minute silvery flecks. It actually looks pretty and I’m not just saying that because my favorite color is blue. It can be worn for formal events, dates, parties and during the holidays. It’s also easy to remove, and among the three here, it’s the easiest. I like this color a lot, but it’s unfortunate that in order to achieve the color you see here, you will need 3-4 swipes. It only costs P31 for 10 ml, so I guess this is the down side of a cheap but beautiful product like this. I also don’t like the fact that it feels heavy on my nails and dries too fast, but the color is still pretty so I will still use it.
3. Cutex In a Trance
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| From how the light is hitting my nail on this angle, it seems like a lot of product with 2 sweeps. |
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| But here, it looks more sheer |
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| And here, it almost seems like there's no product on my nail |
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| This one doesn't look good at all! This is how it looks with 3-4 coats of the product. |
As the name says, In a Trance can put you in a trance trying to figure out if there is really nail polish applied to your nails or none. In the bottle, it looks like this pastel pink color with a golden sheen, but when you apply it, at least on my nails, it gives this, peachy golden color. It is actually very sheer as it has a very thin consistency even after 2 swipes on the nails, but it looks actually pretty and feminine as it is. It does not look as good though once you pile on more color. It is a good everyday nail color that can complement any skin tone. It can also be easily removed without having to scratch or use a lot of the nail polish removal. It costs more than the usual products, since it is imported from the USA. However, I think that for P109.75 for 7 ml, you will still get quality for your money, and it is still relatively cheap compared to the more well-known brands like Orly, China Glaze and Sally Hansen.
I hope this review helps, and that you’ll find the best color to wear on your nails for whatever whim you’re feeling or whatever event you’re attending.
‘Til next time!=)
