Today I decided to do a review on a couple of nail products that are doing wonders for my lil fingies. I first heard about these two from Amarixe who did an entire video on them. She's never steered me wrong. I heart her and highly recommend her channel.
Anyway! I decided to buy them and try them out myself.
What I am talking about is the Revlon Colorstay's new base and top coats.
I found them both at WalMart for a super reasonable price.
Revlon is quickly becoming my favourite drug store brand for nail polish and make-up.
First, the base coat:
It's a nice thick formula which goes on very smooth. I find it creates a flawless base for my colour. It also seems to create a crazy strong connection with my colour and makes the polish last, no matter what the brand.
The top coat:
The first thing you must notice is the dual brush head. Isn't that unique? It creates such a glossy finish. This top coat also goes on just as smoothly as the base and seals in the polish. It is quick-dry as well, perfect for me because when I sit down to do my nails, time is always limited.
These two have become my go-to set for doing my nails. I am finding after only a week my nails are already stronger. They aren't chipping nearly as quickly. My index and middle fingers quite often split or break because they are so brittle. The feeling of a broken nail gives me the creeps! The combo of these two is strengthening my nails nicely. I am also a huge fan of OPI's Nail Envy but the $20 (at least!) price tag is a turn-off. Being able to get both the base and top coat for about $14 is much better. The only negative thing I have to say about this pair is that the smell seems to linger. If I do my nails at night and shower in the morning, I can still smell the polish the next day.
What is your go-to base and top coat? Have you tried these?
Every time I read your nail polish entries I want to paint my nails - but I'm horrible at it. And, the other day I found an empty bottle of nail polish remover under my bathroom sink...it had evaporated! Maybe I'll have to give painting my nails another try this summer.
ReplyDeleteoooOooo I will have to try these!!! thank you Mare!!
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