Nail Varnish

Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Chips after one day

...shades available 'Velvet Rose' from Rimmel came closest to what I wanted. The packaging The bottle that you can see on the third product photo is small, round and has a handle of about the same size with a normal, thin brush. The black handle (annoyingly and misleadingly) says 'Up to 10 days'. The number 10 is exaggerated while the 'days' are in smallprint. (Now I see why.) Application This brush is quite small and is the standard ...
... Conclusion Rimmel Wear Maxx is the worst nail polish I had used and considering that I paid the same price for Wear Maxx as Maybelline Forever Strong (10ml) I'm using now. Wear Maxx hasn't lived up to half of its claims, which I find unacceptable. I would sort of accept this quality from some nail polish picked up at a car boot sale but not from one of the leading UK makeup brands. Price / where to buy Available at Superdrug, Boots, ... Read review

Advantages: Gives a salon quality finish
Disadvantages: Pricey, not available on high-street

...am a great fan of Jessica nail varnish. There are 185 custom colours, and I prefer to use "chic", which is a gorgeous pinky colour that reflects the light really well. It has an almost metallic sheen to it. Jessica Nail varnish comes in clear bottles, with black tops, complete with applicator. The boxing is a pale yellowy colour, with the distinctive Jessica logo. Bottle size reads as US 05. fl oz. This nail varnish goes on really smoothly and without ...
...best quality is it last without chipping for ages! I can go almost 2 weeks without any noticeable chipping. It is so good that, if you are good at manicures (and in long times temping , I've got that perfected :-) ) you can give yourself a salon quality finish. However, it is pricey. I'm finding it at about £7.50 for standard size bottle online, and a bit more £8.00 in local salons. You have to buy it online or at salons. I've never seen it in Boots, ... Read review

Advantages: One easy coat gives a great effect
Disadvantages: Only 1 shade and that extremely limited

Lancome 01 Le Magnetique Nail Lacquer / Varnish - Star Design. This is an extremely limited edition nail varnish which was available from only a select few Lancome counters. I tried 3 department store counters until I stuck gold in Boots, Trafford Centre, Manchester. Part of the Lancome Mystery Game collection, this nail varnish has a metallic secret. Paint one nail and hold close to it the special perspex box. Attached is a magnet that will react ...
...star pattern on your nail. Genius! The shade is extremely dark brown and the star pattern is revealed in a metallic gold. Even if you are really bad at nail varnish application, this polish will look good as the star effect is fantastic. The real trick is to make sure you try and get the magnet as close to the surface of the nail as quick as you can after application, (without touching of course). Only 1 coat is needed, so the price isn't as bad ... Read review

Advantages: range of colours, easy to apply
Disadvantages: peels after a couple of days

...brand is only available at Boots chemists and is one that offers quality products at reasonable prices. When you spend over a certain amount in Boots, there is usually an offer on where you receive a money off voucher that can be used for this brand and others as well. Another advantage to this brand is that there is often a threshold offer where you have to spend over a certain amount to receive a free gift like the one I took part in. These regular ...
...The polish is packaged in a slim 30ml glass container with a black plastic lid. It has gold writing on the front that states the product name 'Stay perfect' and the product colour. The lid has the same gold writing on it, stating the brand name 'No.7'. It also states that it is hypo-allergenic, which is useful for the many people with allergies to certain make up products. There is very little writing on the bottle, making the colour of the varnish ... Read review

Advantages: extensive range of colours, price
Disadvantages: can be quite messy, need to apply two coats

...a brand only available in Boots the chemist and offers a range of makeup products at very low prices, often under £5. I decided to use this product to see how much value for money it provided for such a low cost and this week, I have worn this particular nail polish as an experiment to see how long it lasts and how good the overall finish is. I am not particularly loyal to this brand, but I thought I would give this product a try as it was offer. ...
...get quite messy at times. Boots recommend that you shake well before use and apply two coats for maximum coverage. This is a good idea as with one coat, the colour can be quite wishy-washy and bland. It doesn't take very long at all to dry - only about 1 minute so it's very convenient if you are going out. It also doesn't tend to smudge when drying so you don't have to keep reapplying. Once the polish is dry, it gives a glossy effect to the nails ... Read review