Today I have some polishes that are, I suppose, doubly pretty. Firstly they are from a brand called Pretty. Secondly, they're pretty! I see this brand a lot in Pound shops, but I haven't been able to find much about them online (because if you search for 'pretty nail polish' you get...polishes that are pretty!).
I've had these for a couple of months - I did the classic 'grab it because it's only a Pound', but I kind of assumed they might be a bit rubbish. They aren't. I finally got round to swatching them over Christmas, and I'm very impressed with them!
Firstly my favourite, a turquoisey shade from their Leather effect range (they don't seem to have names).
First thing to get out of the way - I would not describe this as a leather polish. It is however a beautiful suede effect polish. I love the shade, and although you can see the silver glitter up this close, at normal distance it's gorgeous. It reminds me of suede version of OPI Austin-tacious Turquoise, if such a thing existed! I also tried it with topcoat.
Super sparkly!
Next up is one a little similar, a sky blue/turquoise from their Concrete Effect range. Spoiler alert - this is not a textured polish, as you (or I) may expect.
Again it's a suede polish, but this time a delicate blue with larger glitter. It reminds me a bit of warm, tropical water. Not exactly 'concrete', but still very lovely!
Lovelier with topcoat.
It's made the blue go all...jelly and delicious! 2 coats for both these suedes.
Lastly, a final unnamed polish, from their Scatter Effect range. Glitters in a pale base. It's like...they knew what I wanted!
The base is quite sheer - I used 3 coats here over Essie Waltz. It has a really nice distribution of glitter, which is something you don't always find with cheaper polishes. It isn't unique (I have at least 2 very similar!), but that doesn't stop it being a nice polish!
I was also fairly impressed with application, dry time etc. Being 'cheap' polishes, I was prepared for them to apply horribly, and take forever to dry, but they were quite...normal!
I've seen these polishes in both Poundland and Poundworld, and they have a wide range of styles. I've also tried the Polka Dot Effect (hex glitter in a clear base), Glow In The Dark (nothing that special, but I have been spoiled for glow in the dark polishes!), and I also have a flocking set, and some matte polishes that I haven't tried yet. I would definitely say that they are worth £1!
The first two are amazing, I love teals and turquoises so I am biased! Must have a look out for these
ReplyDeleteI have been eying these up but the whole not sure of the quality, at least now I know that they are worth picking up! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteArgh thank you! Just what I was searching for lol.
ReplyDeletei can't post a pic but i got a lovely raspberry pink/red 'pretty varnish' ... It came with a clear topcoat for my precious quid and to be quite honest it looks as good and lasts even longer than some polishes i have paid well over a tenner for! i have had bargains in good old poundland before though, stila foundation refill was prob one of the best and i shall be keeping an eye on any new goodies! ;) x
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