This post could also have been called my most
repurchased nail polishes, but I feel the products I am about to show you are more
so my essentials when it comes to painting my nails. I always have one (most
likely two or three of them in stock) because I am constantly using them and cannot
imagine my life without them anymore.
Essence "Ultra strong nail
hardener"
Last year I was having a tough time
with my nails. They were very weak and would break off constantly. Some
nails were even peeling/ chipping which is why I was desperate to find
something to help me fix it. I tried a ton of different hardening nail polishes
and even put off painting my nails for a while but noting seem to do the trick
until I found this one hardening polish.
I absolutely love it. I can finally grow my nails without them breaking off as
soon as hit something. The peeling stopped and they feel stronger to the touch.
Now that they are stronger I don´t use it every time I paint my nails but every
other day to keep them strong. For only 2 Euros/Pounds/Dollars this
product is not only a true steal but a life saver!
Essence "Better than gel
nails top sealer"
It´s pretty safe to say that this is
my most repurchased nail polish as I have buying this top coat for the last 3-4
years. It´s an amazing top coat and I highly encourage you to check it out if
you haven´t already. It leaves the nails with a beautiful sheen (which is
very gel alike) and dries quite fast. It is worth every penny and
luckily 3 Euros/Pounds/Dollars are not so many.
Essence
"White stampy polish"
I absolutely love stamping
on my nails which by now probably is not a big revelation to you. Stamping
polishes however be hard to find, in particular white ones as they need to have
the right coverage in order for the white to show up on the nails. When Essence launched this stamping polish I
was thrilled. I works perfectly for stamping, although I will admit that
after about 3/4 being used the polish dries up but honestly how cares for
only 1,5 Euros/Pounds/Dollars. I like this product so much that I
currently have 4 backups at home because I fear they might discontinue
it someday. I know. Silly, right? But on the other hand better safe than
sorry.
The following two products are relatively new in terms
of how long I have been using them (probably under a year) but I also have
grown to love them and wanted to share them with you as well.
Essence "Ultra gloss nail shine"
I think my mom originally bought this top coat
for me and I must say I am glad she did. It is definitely a fast dry
top coat that is very liquid, so it runs fast on your nails. I personally prefer a
more gel alike consistency because I love the sheen that it gives to your
nails. But if you don´t really care about the finish itself and you are looking
for a good top coat, this might be it. It´s definitely worth checking out.
Seche Vite
One of the most hyped up top coats out there and I do
understand why. This is the fastest drying top coat I have ever owned.
Within seconds I am good to go. By the time you are finish painting your second
hand the first one has already dried. As I haven´t tested this nail polish as long
I would like and the price is definitely higher than with my two Essence ones I can´t really say it’s a all-time
favorite. Nonetheless I am glad to have it, especially for those days
that hurray to get out the door.
Do you have any nail polish essentials you can´t live without?
xoxo,
Christina
