Polishes used:
Coral: L'Oreal Color Riche in 305 Dating Coral
Green: L'Oreal Color Riche in 618 Santorini Lagoon
Black: Konad Special Nail Polish in Black
Top Coat: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri
Stamping plate used: Bundle Monster BM-203
I applied three coats of the coral polish to get it opaque and then sponged on the green with some foam. It then took me forever to choose what pattern I wanted to put on the top as the gradient looked a bit strange. I think the pattern above still shows the gradient but hides my terrible craftsmanship.
Now, onto the L'Oreal mini polishes. I'm always out for a bargain and for some reason I thought this polishes were on special when I was in Target (maybe a big '25% of L'Oreal' sign gave me that idea...) but I ended up paying the full $6.95 for each 5 ml bottle. I had use them by the time I noticed the price so I couldn't really return them, could I? I don't think any of their colours are extremely unique the two above were different enough from what I have in my stash to *cough* justify my purchase.
Unfortunately, the formula isn't great. The coral was sheer and the green is a stainer, and even with thin coats for both, it took them a long time to dry. I wouldn't recommend them or buy them again. If I want a little bottle I'll just buy an essence polish for cheaper.
Have you guys tried any of the mini bottles? Any shades that are worth the price? Or have you had a better experience with these polishes?
Til next time,
Laura
