Primark Nail Polish Review/ An 'Indian Ocean' Dupe?
2:13 pm
Now I do not own either Mint Candy Apple or Indian Ocean so I cannot vouch for how similar they actually are, but based on the thousands upon thousands of blogposts I've read they seem pretty similar to say the least.
The pastel teal/mint colour similar to the Essie polish is called 'Be Mine 84", it looks to be darker slightly than 'Mint Candy Apple' but the same tone. The pearlescent turquoise/pink polish is named 'Angel 93' which really doesn't seem much different to me. The above photographs are a wee bit darker than in real life, whereas the ones below are a bit more true to colour.
I have previously purchased Primarks brand of polish, Angelica in pastel pink called 'Sweetie Pie 82' and a lilac in 'Palma Violet 85' so I already knew I liked the formula. The above nails were painted with just one coat! (one on top of the other in the case of the last nail obviously). 'Angel' looks more glittery than pearlescent in these photographs, I think video format would be the best way to show this nail varnish.
I now own four Primark polishes and I love them! The forumla is great, the colours are always pretty much the same as they look in the bottle and they dry quite quickly. They also last a long while. I just use a No 7 topcoat on top of my polish and it lasted me 5 days! It would have lasted me longer but I had to take it off for work.
I don't mind the packaging, but it does seem a little childish almost, but what can you ask of a £2.50 polish.I bought an E.L.F nail polish in Fair Pink, for the same price, a little while back, and these Primark ones are ten times better (And work out cheaper due to no P&P charges!)
The only thing I can say against this nail varnish is that the brush becomes detached from the lid sometimes. This is easily solved by just popping a little bit of nail-glue or superglue in the end of the lid and slotting the brush back into place. Holding the brush end can be a wee bit messy but just use some kitchen roll to hold it rather than bare hands! They also don't have a huge range but there is a pastel section, a glitter, a crackle and a neon section so they're right on trend!
To say I'm pleased with this nail polish is an understatement. For my nail look here I've mixed Palma Violet with a little bit of Sweetie Pie then put Angel over the top. It's probably my favourite combo I've ever done my nails. I really do reccomend these polishes and will definetly be picking more up when I next go in (which is more often than I like to admit).
Have you tried these polishes? Any more recommendations for cheap but brilliant polishes?
19 comments
I own Indian Ocean, and I have to say I think there is a real similarity between the two :) x
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I'm going to get Indian Ocean when models own do their 50% off promo, so I'll be able to do a real comparison. but for now my £2.50 primark delio is keeping my lusting at bay!
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i really want them but i don't have a primark near me :/ love your blog followed :)
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Seriously love your header ha! Gorgeous nail colours too.
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I never knew Primark did nail varnish!!! These colours are gorgeous :)
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these colours are so beautiful! X
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Your blog is so nice! Now I'll have to read it for next hour hahah. P.S. I'm a new follower :)x
ReplyDeleteyour nails look great! I've never bought nail varnish from Primark before, I might have to now :D xx
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Can't believe this is primarni! I'm loving the packaging!
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This looks gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteI love anything blue when it comes to nail polishes so I'll have to keep my eye out for these!
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I'm in love with that colour, wow! Going on the wishlist!
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These polishes are gorgeous! Love the colours x
ReplyDeleteI had my doubts about the primark nail polishes but i own a green glitter one and it's become one of my favourites. I haven't seen these ones yet but i think i'll go past there tomorrow on the way to work.
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Wow these polishes look amazing!! Very mermaid! I want! x
ReplyDeleteThese colours are amazing!
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