Alright so I only picked up one of these polishes so far, as a tester. The color is #230 Nude Now. I've been craving the muted quality since the neon bright colors have come back into style. Don't get me wrong; I love them. But something softer works better during the work week than neon pink fingernails (according to the people that do both the hiring and firing). I love that nudes are also a readily available option. The Complete Salon Manicure line is available at drugstores, including Ulta!
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| #230 Nude Now |
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| Nude Now, indoor lighting |
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| Nude Now, outdoor lighting |
Here are some pictures of the polish both inside and outside. I applied four coats without a base and it was still a tad sheer. Next time I will try it with a milky base and see what I come up with. The true shade is somewhere between the inside and outside pictures. You can see it's still a nice cheery shade with a hint of peach. The formula is mostly creme, but there is a slight shimmer to it that adds some extra dimension. I like it. The brush was flattened almost into a super-mini paddle brush to help coat nails faster. It's okay but I would have preferred to just have a quality brush like the ones from OPI or China Glaze. Same traditional shape, but with a higher quality than drugstore brands. Some people might prefer this brush, but to me it was harder to be precise.
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It's not fat, it's husky!
(NN on left, China Glaze's Chiaroscuro on right.) |
The actual consistency of the polish seemed quite nice, though a little streaky at times. I'm assuming this is because it is a sheer shade. The dry time was longer than I need like. I'm a bit of a multi-tasker so fast dry times are a plus. So maybe this was just me being impatient. Maybe.
For the record, I purchased these items myself ;)
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