Wednesday 29 August 2012

Wednesday Beauty Buys

Orly Nail polish and  Top2 Bottom  -   Are chipped nails a thing of the past?



I must admit I am still somewhat on the hunt for the perfect nail polish that doesn't chip within hours of putting it on with the lifestyle that I lead . I love shellac , but cannot really bring myself to spend £20  every 2 - 3 weeks on a shellac manicure . I sort of feel that should be a special treat for me as I'd rather spend that money on something that lasts - and as we all know it kinda all adds up! I worked out that I could set myself up with a lamp and the products needed for less than £100 from Amazon - the equivalent of only 5 shellac manicures - so with that thought in my mind I've not been back, but am so missing my perfect, chip free nails. That is until my visit to my hairdressers on Friday when I acquired this little lot from Orly.......



My ' be wise how you spend' head told me not to get them there as I knew I could probably source them cheaper elsewhere and of course you can . Try here Cheap Smells. I had nails ready for painting and 2 hours with colour needing doing ahead of me so got them anyway and painted my nails. 






The info says that this Top 2 bottom Basecoat and Topcoat grips and protects nail lacquer for long lasting manicures and pedicures with a high shine finish. I have a 3 in 1 essie base and top coat, which I love for the shine, but so far this Orly product , in combination with these Orly polishes outdoes it for durability. 


I am hopeless with my nails. My hands are in and out of water and I cannot sit still - there is always a job to be done isn't there?! However, the mani I did rather shakily in the hairdressers remained perfect for 3 days and would have lasted longer if I hadn't decided to go for a new design and take it off anyway. So for now I am really impressed . The polish isn't as cheap as your high street chemist brands, but cheaper than your high end products and if you shop around you can get it for about £7.25. It is a fairly large bottle and if it lasts longer then it is money well spent in the long run. It also has a rubber top that is far easier to grip and undo/tighten than the usual ones. ( Fussy - I know!)

Green With Envy and Monroe's red



 I know I have mentioned this product before and I am a slave to it ! As a busy mum if I paint my nails during the day I cannot sit for long to let them dry so OPI Rapi Dry is a life saver. I apply it after the final top coat ( wait about 60 seconds before applying the OPI) In my experience I find your nails will be dry enough for you to be out and about in 5 minutes and fully hard in about 10minutes. Perfect!

Essie 3 in 1 and OPI Rapi Dry


What nail polish do you find is best for durability and value?


9 comments:

  1. You know, I've had Avon products last a really long time, and have had manicures chip. I think it has a lot to do with how long you let the products sit/cure and how much your hands spend in water. Nothing lasts me long on days where I'm handling dishes or cleaning bathrooms. The red color above is gorgeous! I can't believe someone has just now invented the rubber top on nail polish bottles. That is BRILLIANT. -Michele

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    1. Sometimes I think I am daft to even paint my nails as I am always washing , wiping or cleaning something! They never last that long, but if I feel presentable I feel better about myself - does that make sense!! Rubber top is so sensible - I don't drop it anymore - yeh!

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  2. Rubber tops - genius! I completely agree with you about nails. I know I always feel more polished (pardon the pun!) and groomed if my nails are done.

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  3. Really like that aqua colour.

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  4. Ok so you've been commenting lots on my blog so thought I would return the favour - and what an amazing blog! I'm completely hooked. We write about quite a few of the same things, and I love your bargain finds. I've signed up and will be coming back for the Beauty Wednesday posts. In my experience nail varnish just smudges as like you, I cannot wait!XX

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  5. Just like you Claire my hands are constantly in + out of water, cleaning stuff etc. I really need a bulletproof top coat, was going to go for the Essie 3 in 1 but Orly Top2Bottom may have to be the one now! x

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    1. I think out of the two I would try the Orly one - not had it long but it certainly seems to help it last. The OPI is great too for speed !! I'm always in too much of a hurry and always late - oh dear! x

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  6. OOh awesome purchases!:D


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  7. The rubber top sounds amazing! What a fab idea - I'm tempted to buy it on that basis alone! Thanks for following me on the BBU blog hop, I'm now following back :) x

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