Tuesday, 19 October 2010

Revlon Emerald City matte polish review

So, I finally got round to trying this baby, and I have to say I'm thrilled so far.

I applied the hole reinforcers for my half moons and then applied a basecoat, and then painted on two coats of the Revlon "Emerald City" polish.  It went on very smoothly and the brush is the perfect width for an easy paint. 

I used my usual Leighton Denny Miracle Drops to dry the polish but I have to say, it dried quicker than other polishes do with that so I'm fairly sure its a quick drying polish. 

The matte effect is really unusual, especially a matte with sparkle, its almost suede-like and because of that I decided not to use a top coat - it would be a shame to waste that unusual finish.

I've worn it for a day now and though there is some light fade at the tips there is no chipping so far depite two baths and some washing up. 

I've had a lot of comments on it today, so its certainly an attention grabber.  All in all, I'm very happy with this polish despite the slight sparkle which I thought I'd find off putting.

Here is a pic, pardon my bad moonicure, I did a bit of a rush job as I had a guest and two playful kittens present at the time!



Has anyone else tried this?  What did you think?  i'm definitely buying the red colour in this line next!
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14 comments:

  1. Straight Talking Mama!20 October 2010 at 08:02

    oooooh I really like that colour!

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  2. Mrs. Exeter20 October 2010 at 08:03

    That is SO unusual. And your nails are so long and beautiful (envy!) - You totally need to knit a 40s-style jacket/cardigan with a strong shoulder line in that very green to wear with your new tweed skirt - perfect!!!!

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  3. Penny Dreadful Vintage20 October 2010 at 09:52

    Wow, those nails are something else. Very vampy, love it.

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  4. Randi20 October 2010 at 14:03

    WOW your nails are amazing! Thanks for sharing, definitely gonna have to find that polish in red for myself (and grow my nails out).

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  5. Yesterday Girl20 October 2010 at 19:47

    Oooh I want!!, looks so nice. I love Revlon polishes they are quite durable and the bottles are quite big too.xx

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  6. Hannah20 October 2010 at 20:27

    Such a chic vintage colour. ♥

    www.madeupbyhannah.blogspot.com

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  7. vintage_belle21 October 2010 at 09:46

    Awesome! I hope the red colour in this line is called Ruby Slippers :)

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  8. bunny21 October 2010 at 18:41

    Really like this colour!!! And the shape of your nails also.

    B.

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  9. Lisa21 October 2010 at 21:13

    I think the red is called Ruby Ribbons

    http://www.lacquerized.com/2010/08/revlon-aw-enamel-ruby-ribbon.html

    I might treat myself to it tomorrow! If the bank balance allows (its the eeking the cash out til payday thang)

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  10. Nicole Needles22 October 2010 at 13:26

    I've also tried this colour, and love it!

    By the way, I put you forward for a 'One Lovely Blog award', because your posts always cheer me up!

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  11. bunny24 October 2010 at 12:37

    I have a question to ask:

    what trick do you use for a perfect half moon?

    I'm becoming crazy in trying to achieve a good result, but nothing so far...

    B.

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  12. Lisa24 October 2010 at 20:30

    Hi Bunny

    I've actually done a whole blog post on vintage manicures earlier in the month. :-)

    Hope it helps.

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  13. bunny25 October 2010 at 10:29

    Oh sorry! I've missed it, and consider I also search for it :P!

    Well, I'll search again then!

    Thank you very much!

    B.

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  14. Lisa25 October 2010 at 19:08

    That's OK Bunny, I should have linked it in my post really. I'm still learning all this blog stuff! x

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