Megan Miller Foxy

Taupe grey jelly. I’m very excited to share this polish with you! Why? Because it’s the first time I ever won a giveaway! Also, I’ve heard good reviews of this brand and I’m always excited to try something new!

Before my review, take a look at that adorable bottle! I really like how it’s put together – the cork cap and rounded body shape, finished with the tied raffia. Just looking at it makes me think of resorts, beaches and relaxation. According to the website, the bottle shape was custom designed and the cork was specially fitted for it. No two bottle are the same – how’s that for personalization! I’d say they definitely achieved their vision of a rustic, natural elegance.

I love jellies and this one is no exception. The formula was just right; it wasn’t runny, gloppy, or too thin. Three coats gave perfect coverage and that glossy shine I’ve come to love in jelly polishes. The first picture in the shade is the most color accurate, but it does take on different tones in different lighting. I’m really glad I had the chance to try this, thanks to Mei Mei!

Polish sandwich:
• Megan Miller Foxy (3 coats)

Rainbow 09

Light blue holographic. Like the others, the holo here is scattered. While the effect is subtle in the shade, the rainbow is easily seen under direct sunlight.

I apologize for how dark my hand looks in the sunlight shots; it was the best I could do to show the rainbow. The base was a little sheer so three coats were needed. But that doesn’t stop it from being one of my favorites! Thanks for looking!

Polish sandwich:
• Rainbow 09 (3 coats)

Strawberry Jelly Sandwich

My first jelly sandwich! What is that? It's basically glitter sandwiched between two jelly layers. Since jelly polishes are not meant to be opaque, it showcases the glitter underneath it beautifully. It's been popular on the Nail Board for a while and I thought, why not try it with a black glitter instead? I had the idea to try it with a red jelly and thought that it would be perfect for Chinese New Year since red is considered an auspicious color.

Does this remind you of strawberries? Because this is what it makes me think of! Essie First Dance is a neutral tone red jelly-cream and I love how squishy it is. I secretly wanted to lick my nails because they looked so yummy!

Since First Dance is a little opaque as a jelly, I tried to do the second coat as thinly as possible. I also gave extra dry time for the glitter to set as the brush can drag the glitter around, as seen in the bald spot in my middle finger.

Thanks for looking!

Polish sandwich:
• China Glaze Strong Adhesion Base Coat (1 coat)
• Essie First Dance (1 coat)
• L.A. Girl Uninhibited (1 coat)
• Essie First Dance (1 coat)
• Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat (1 coat)

Nubar Indigo Illusion

Happy Chinese (Lunar) New Year! I wanted to post this up two days ago but did not manage to. This is not my current manicure though, I have a red jelly sandwich on my nails. I'll try to post that one up by next week! In the meantime, here's an awesome duochrome!

Blue-green base with pink/ purple/ gold duochrome shimmer. This shade really reminds me why I love duochromes! I kept staring at my nails while I had it on; the color shift is very pretty!

The formula gave me no problems except for the slight brushstrokes. The brush was easy to control so that wasn’t a big deal. I noticed a few bald spots after my nails dried, but I think that was an application issue on my part.

Sasatinnie FCGL002

Dark purple jelly with red/ green flakes, blue/ purple glitter & silver shimmer. This is supposedly a dupe for OPI Merry Midnight and Orly Fowl Play. I don’t have either but I did find someone who did a comparison between the three. In my opinion, this looks identical to FP while having the sheerness of MM.

Sasatinnie (left) vs. Essie (right)

I have a love-hate relationship with the Sasatinnie brush. Although the shape and size allows me good control, the stem is too short and the cap too bulky for my liking. The bristles are also a little stiff and uneven in length.

As I mentioned, this is one sheer polish. When I decide to do a full mani, I’ll layer this over a base color instead. Still, it’s a good alternative for local ladies who want FP or MM at a cheaper price. I bought it at two for SGD $5 at Sasa together with another flakie.

Thanks for reading!

Polish sandwich:
• Michelle Base (1 coat)
• Sasatinnie FCGL002 (4 coats)