I've been wearing both Trafalgar Square and Gun Metal since the 26th, and today I put them through what I like to call the M&S test. Normally in work polish lasts about 2 hours if I'm lucky, it'll all be chipped and peeling.
However, both these polishes have the tiniest bit of tip wear and that's it! HOORAY FOR WORTHWHILE POLISHES EVERYBODY!
P.S. there'll be a Models Own Beetlejuice Collection review later on! :)
Wednesday 28 December 2011
Tuesday 27 December 2011
Nails Inc Whitehall Magnetic Polish!
Hello again! Two posts in a day, I'll be getting too big for my boots soon!
Now I've got some swatches of another Nails Inc magnetic polish, this time Whitehall. The picture online shows it as almost being bright blue but it's definitely closer to teal than their photo shows, however that doesn't stop it from being the best colour of the magnetics that I've tried!
(My lovely mother offered to be my guinea pig for these, now I wish I'd done them on myself)
The pattern on Whitehall is much more prominent than with Trafalgar Square and Houses of Parliament (swatches coming soon!) and they contrast perfectly with the base colour. The formula for this is pretty good too, not too goopy like can sometimes be the problem with Nails Inc colours and drying time is great! My only issue is there is some running even with the tiniest bit of top coat, I guess I'll just have to be much more careful next time.
Pros: Cons:
Absolutely stunning colour A little expensive
Easy to apply Runs a little with topcoat
Quick drying time
Overall I'd give this a solid 7/10, let down only by the running and the weighty price tag that accompanies it. Hopefully this post has given you an insight to how great these polishes are!
You can pick up Whitehall from Nails Inc directly for £13.00, and I highly suggest you snap it up quick
Nails inc Trafalgar Square vs. Boots 17 Gun Metal - The battle of the magnetics!
Hi everyone! Hope you had a lovely boxing day, I ended up doing more than planned hence the late post :p.
Today I'll be doing a comparison/review of Nails inc Trafalgar Square and Boots 17 Gun Metal magnetic polishes. I know magnetic polishes are relatively old news now, but having got both of the shades for Christmas I couldn't resist a comparison! Both polishes are fairly easy to use with a bit of practice, paint them on and then hold the magnet above the polish for about 10 seconds until the pattern is perfect. They also both seem to have the exact same lid so there shouldn't really be any variation in the patterns.
(haha oh dear, the polish on the lids is from my (many) failed attempts)
First up is Trafalgar Square, weighing in at a hefty £13 (or £21.97 if you buy the trio with topcoat from QVC) it's had rave reviews from magazines such as Look but now it's time to put it to the real test!
(do ignore the battered cuticles, that's what 41 hours of work will do to you!)
It took two coats for me to get an opaque polish, but I had to use three to properly get the magnetic effect. When I used the magnet on only two coats I ended up with bare nail in the middle of the pattern, a little strange for a £13 nail polish if you ask me! However, with the triple coating coverage was perfect, and you end up with a really defined and contrasting pattern after using the magnet. I'm not too sure how long this polish lasts by itself as I only tried it last night but as far as other Nails Inc polishes go I'm assuming this'll be quite good.
Pros: Cons:
Easy to use Tad on the expensive side if it's not a polish you'll wear all the time
Contrasting pattern Needs three coats
Drys quickly
Now onto our second contestant 17 Gun Metal, desirably more lightweight than Trafalgar Square at only £5.99. Also given a 5 star review from Look magazine, this polish is a gorgeous silver when used without the magnet.
It only took two coats to use the magnet well with this polish, but the effect you get isn't as defined as with Trafalgar Square. However that's not necessarily a bad thing, it gives a gorgeous kind of inky look to the nail that's forever changing in different lights. It's so shiny as well, I ended up wearing it without a top coat because I felt I didn't need it and after two days of washing up and dog walking there are no signs of wear. Drying time is good too despite a pretty thick formula so that's always a bonus!
Pros: Cons:
Cheap Thick formula
Drys quickly Pattern isn't that distinctive
Lovely to wear by itself
Easy to use
When it boils down to it, these polishes are so similar that I don't think it really makes a difference which you buy. Although Trafalgar Square has a stronger pattern than Gun Metal you can only really tell when the two are next to each other, otherwise Boots 17 nail polish is pretty much a perfect dupe for the Nails inc one. For me Gun Metal is the winner, it's less than half the price of Trafalgar Square and still gives off a stunning metallicy shine that's perfect to add a bit of glam to your fingertips!
Trafalgar Square is out of stock on the Nails inc site but, ironically, can be bought from Boots for £15.95 with shipping
Boots 17 Gun Metal can also be bought from Boots (obviously) for £8.94 with shipping
I'd assume both can also be picked up in the bigger Boots stores, I know mine doesn't carry the Nails inc but hopefully it will in the future (fingers crossed!)
I hope you enjoyed the comparison and if you're looking for magnetic polish to add to your collection you'll consider the cheaper (and in my opinion, better) option!
Have a great day!
Today I'll be doing a comparison/review of Nails inc Trafalgar Square and Boots 17 Gun Metal magnetic polishes. I know magnetic polishes are relatively old news now, but having got both of the shades for Christmas I couldn't resist a comparison! Both polishes are fairly easy to use with a bit of practice, paint them on and then hold the magnet above the polish for about 10 seconds until the pattern is perfect. They also both seem to have the exact same lid so there shouldn't really be any variation in the patterns.
First up is Trafalgar Square, weighing in at a hefty £13 (or £21.97 if you buy the trio with topcoat from QVC) it's had rave reviews from magazines such as Look but now it's time to put it to the real test!
It took two coats for me to get an opaque polish, but I had to use three to properly get the magnetic effect. When I used the magnet on only two coats I ended up with bare nail in the middle of the pattern, a little strange for a £13 nail polish if you ask me! However, with the triple coating coverage was perfect, and you end up with a really defined and contrasting pattern after using the magnet. I'm not too sure how long this polish lasts by itself as I only tried it last night but as far as other Nails Inc polishes go I'm assuming this'll be quite good.
Pros: Cons:
Easy to use Tad on the expensive side if it's not a polish you'll wear all the time
Contrasting pattern Needs three coats
Drys quickly
Now onto our second contestant 17 Gun Metal, desirably more lightweight than Trafalgar Square at only £5.99. Also given a 5 star review from Look magazine, this polish is a gorgeous silver when used without the magnet.
It only took two coats to use the magnet well with this polish, but the effect you get isn't as defined as with Trafalgar Square. However that's not necessarily a bad thing, it gives a gorgeous kind of inky look to the nail that's forever changing in different lights. It's so shiny as well, I ended up wearing it without a top coat because I felt I didn't need it and after two days of washing up and dog walking there are no signs of wear. Drying time is good too despite a pretty thick formula so that's always a bonus!
Pros: Cons:
Cheap Thick formula
Drys quickly Pattern isn't that distinctive
Lovely to wear by itself
Easy to use
When it boils down to it, these polishes are so similar that I don't think it really makes a difference which you buy. Although Trafalgar Square has a stronger pattern than Gun Metal you can only really tell when the two are next to each other, otherwise Boots 17 nail polish is pretty much a perfect dupe for the Nails inc one. For me Gun Metal is the winner, it's less than half the price of Trafalgar Square and still gives off a stunning metallicy shine that's perfect to add a bit of glam to your fingertips!
Trafalgar Square is out of stock on the Nails inc site but, ironically, can be bought from Boots for £15.95 with shipping
Boots 17 Gun Metal can also be bought from Boots (obviously) for £8.94 with shipping
I'd assume both can also be picked up in the bigger Boots stores, I know mine doesn't carry the Nails inc but hopefully it will in the future (fingers crossed!)
I hope you enjoyed the comparison and if you're looking for magnetic polish to add to your collection you'll consider the cheaper (and in my opinion, better) option!
Have a great day!
Sunday 25 December 2011
(Insert generic Christmassy themed title here!)
Hi everyone!
Amidst all of this Christmas spirit, alcohol and turkey I have decided once again to take up blogging. My previous attempt was short-lived, I think I lasted two posts before blogger got locked away in the back of my mind only to be forgotten about for a few months and by then I figured it was too late to start it up again. However this time I am DETERMINED to stick to it, there is no stopping me now!
Here's a quick bit of info about me just to get into the swing of things:
I'm Vicky, an 18 year old girl from the North-West with a rapidly growing obsession over nail polish and unhealthy food. I'm studying A levels in Chemistry, History, English Language and an AS in Biology and I've just got my offers for uni to do a chemistry degree! I'm hoping to move to uni in Scotland next year, so if all goes to plan I'll be a proper northern lass (Och aye!)
And with that I'm off to sleep, but I'll whack my first proper~ post on in the morning so keep an eye out!
Happy Christmas!
Amidst all of this Christmas spirit, alcohol and turkey I have decided once again to take up blogging. My previous attempt was short-lived, I think I lasted two posts before blogger got locked away in the back of my mind only to be forgotten about for a few months and by then I figured it was too late to start it up again. However this time I am DETERMINED to stick to it, there is no stopping me now!
Here's a quick bit of info about me just to get into the swing of things:
I'm Vicky, an 18 year old girl from the North-West with a rapidly growing obsession over nail polish and unhealthy food. I'm studying A levels in Chemistry, History, English Language and an AS in Biology and I've just got my offers for uni to do a chemistry degree! I'm hoping to move to uni in Scotland next year, so if all goes to plan I'll be a proper northern lass (Och aye!)
And with that I'm off to sleep, but I'll whack my first proper~ post on in the morning so keep an eye out!
Happy Christmas!
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