• Nail Care & Manicure,  Tested by me (reviews & swatches)

    Pupa Lasting Color Glossy Nail Polish in 223 Pale Pink – review

    I paint my claws with Pupa Lasting Color Glossy Nail Polish in 223 PALE PINK when I’m looking for a great nude and “polished” nail polish (sorry for this pun). Pupa Lasting Color 223 is a nail polish with shiny finish described as a “Pale Pink”. This nail lacquer has a glossy and crème finish, as well as a creamy texture. Pupa Lasting Color Glossy Nail Polish in 223 is a very peculiar shade of pink: not too pale nor too dark. By taking as a reference some online colour charts, Pupa Lasting Color Glossy Nail Polish in 223 is a baby pink. In my opinion, it’s a natural skin-tone pink.…

  • Nail Care & Manicure,  Tested by me (reviews & swatches)

    Avon GEL SHINE nail polish in Citronised (Citronized), review and swatches

    What if life gives me lemons? I wear Citronized, an Avon Cosmetics nail polish from its GEL SHINE gel effect line.  The name resumes this Avon nail polish brilliantly: Citronised is an unusual acid green with water shine and créme finish. Its formulation is easy to apply, it has a creamy consistency and a perfect coverage, making it a great choice for rushing lifestyles.Citronized or Citronised is, exactly like Parfait Pink, a nail polish with a gel finish which doesn’t require UV lamp exposition nor long drying times! I’ve found the same characteristics in these two Avon GEL SHINE nail polishes except, in Citronised, the subtle finish and the no-scratch proof factor noticed in Parfait…

  • Nail Care & Manicure,  Tested by me (reviews & swatches)

    essence the Gel Nail Polish #17 Juicy Love – review & swatches

    #17 Juicy Love: is there a better name for this “the gel nail polish” from essence? Read on and tell me if you won’t deeply fall in love with this shade… Juicy Love is one of essence’s gel effect nail lacquer, contained in tiny 8 ml bottle. The cap has a colour similar to that of the nail polish, while the brush is flat, wide enough and with a rounded tip. Its formula is dense but not too thick, and it can reach an optimal opacity with just one coat. However I still prefer 2 thin coats over 1 fuller. I used it without a base coat and without a…

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