What was I thinking? (part I of ?)
Now for some polishes that really didn’t click with me for whatever reason and that I likely won’t ever be wearing a full mani with.
Mavala Vitality: This is a very, very, very light beige cream. I would almost call it white, except it definitely isn’t. My biggest issue with this is the formula. The colour is actually not all that bad, but it’s a nightmare to get it smooth and even without VNL. I think this photo features about five coats of it, and with a Mavala polish that comes in a tiny bottle, that’s just not going to work out for me.
Max Factor Max Effect Deep Mauve: I don’t know what I was even thinking buying this. Urgh. It’s a deep mauve (well, d’uh!) with this bizarre pink shimmer that I can’t stand. The formula dries quickly, but with visibly brush strokes making this a definite no-go.
A Beautiful Life Hot Rod: Okay, so, this is an all-natural polish, apparently based on soy. Which is pretty neat, when you think about it. So I love the concept. The formula is quite thin, but dries fairly quickly, so no complaints there. The colour, though… Well, okay, here’s the thing. It’s a classic red with glass flecks for a bit of a shimmer, and when I first tried it, I hated it. But when I put it on this time, for this post, I realised that I actually liked it after all. So, yes, thumbs up for this one in the end!
Essie Pop Art Pink: This is a really pale, milky pink that goes on sheer. Not a bad thing in and of itself, especially if you’re really into classic French manicures. I’m not, though, so for me this is just a nightmare to try to get opaque (you can’t do it, pretty much) so I don’t get VNL and in the process it ends up bubbly and taking forever to dry, even with quick-drying top coats like Poshé or Seche Vite. Meh.