I must admit, the only autumnal thing of this post is the nail polish colour - but lets push past that!
I've only just completely solidified a nail polish routine (apparently this is a thing) and with help from my favourite Vivianna Does Makeup, I've come up with some tips and products that help achieve a glass like manicure that lasts the entire week (a feat in itself!) I used to swear by the Rimmel Ultra Glossy top coat but when that ran out, I panicked because I have an inability to paint my nails unless they're done properly.
So I picked up the Seche Vite Dry Fast top coat and accompanying Seche Base Ridge Filling Base (they're on ASOS) and was ready to go. The colour I chose was Essie "Bordeaux" which is a deep wine red with blue undertones - perfect for the weather at the moment!
I like to take off my old nailpolish with the Bourjois Magic Nail polish remover which is a little pot that contains a sponge with a hole in the centre - simply put your finger in, twist it a bit and the nail polish is removed! Plus, it doesn't smell terrible which is always a bonus with nail polish remover! I then use a bit of Soap & Glory hand food to soften the skin round my nails and push my cuticles back. Now for the fun part.
Simply paint on the base coat, which is incredible for making you look like your nails are flawless - the white undertone is ace for more sheer colours as it gives them more of a punch. Then the colour - I find two coats achieves a wonderful richness especially with Essie, and then the top coat. When it dries, your nails have an incredible glassy finish and quite frankly, I doubt I'll be able to ever use another top coat again - it's hit the ball out of the park.
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Awesome post! I really want to try Seche Vite, I think I'm going to bite the bullet and just buy some! x
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I've never tried this topcoat but I'm very tempted now :)
ReplyDeletethe pots of nail polish remover are fabulous aren't they, a few twists and the polish is off and no mess.
ReplyDeleteAngela - Garden Tea Cakes and Me
Are there any pictures of the final product? :) I can't seem to see any!
ReplyDeleteLaura | FASHION, EATS & TREATS
That nail polish is so gorgeous! I must admit I am not very traditional when it comes to switching up my nail shade throughout the different seasons. I tend to just throw on any colour I am feeling haha. Although, I am getting quite partial to the more autumnal deeper shades...I think the only dark polish shade I own is Chanel Rouge Noir, a cult classic and gorgeous shade :D
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I love hand food and I love that colour from Essie!!! xxx
ReplyDeleteI love that nail colour! I bought the topcoat once but then lost it! :(
ReplyDeleteThat Essie nail polish looks so pretty :)
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Essie nail polish is the best!
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I really like Seche Vite, it's just hard to get hold of where I live. It gives such a nice glossy shine to the polish.
ReplyDeleteI love the Hand Food hand cream its so good and mine is running out :( Love the look of the Essie nail polish! xo's
ReplyDeleteLaura
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I hate doing my cuticles, horrid job x
ReplyDeleteI love the glossy finish of Seche Vite but I hated how quickly it went all gloopy and useless in the bottle :( Bordeaux looks like the perfect autumn shade!
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Ooh I've been wanting to try out that nail polish remover pot - so glad to hear it actually works!
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I'm a sucker for a great finish! I still need to get this top coat! I really want to paint my nails as I haven't in months but like you I can't unless it's going to look flawless. Must get this top coat
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I love that nail polish remover, it's so amazing!
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