NOTD | Ciate Caviar Polish by Marie Claire
There were several different colours included with the July issue, though admittedly stock was limited to the Sugar Plum nail colour and Ice Queen Caviar (pictured above) at my local Asda. The magazine was reduced to £2.50 so I can only assume that's what led the stand to look a little bare by the time I had got to it.
I've never tried this brand before or a caviar type of polish. The 'caviar pearls' (which are tiny coloured beads) put an interesting twist on my usual mani. I did imagine all sorts of mishaps when applying the caviar pearls but it was a lot easier than I thought it would be.
You start off by painting all of your nails with one coat of polish and allow that to dry. Then you apply a second coat and, whilst it's still wet, pour over the caviar pearls and carefully press them down into the polish to make them stick. After my nails were fully dry, I finished off by applying a top coat at the bottom edge of the nail to make the beads more secure. If a top coat is applied over the whole of the nail it can remove the colour of the beads.
The result was really pretty and though I love pastel colours I just didn't think it suited me. I think it's because I'm so used to wearing quite safe and muted colours. I'm also really picky with nail polish - if there's the slightest chip, bubble or streakiness I often end up taking the whole thing off and starting again. Initially the beads seemed to stay on my nails quite well, but after washing my hands several times some of the beads fell off which just made me want to remove it.
It was definitely cool to try this and if I find out a way to make this last longer I would definitely try it again, but maybe with a darker colour.
Have you tried a caviar nail polish before?
Lesley x
Wow, in my favorite color!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nerline x
DeleteI've never tried caviar polish--but now I want to! Your nails look adorable!
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Your nail came out great, I never paint my nails because I make such a mess, maybe I need to give it another try, lol! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you Keoshia! x
DeleteVery nice, I like the purple, I have a color like that. Haven't tried the caviar beads, a little scared of them coming off!
ReplyDeleteYeah it's a shame they don't last longer x
DeleteI really like how both shades complement each other, pastel shades really suit you. Hope you find way to make the beads stay on longer, xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Tonkabelle! x
DeleteThat color is so soft and pretty! Looks good on you.
ReplyDeleteLooks so good on you, I would try if I could buy some
ReplyDeleteI've never tried that brand nail polish before, but that lavender color is to die for. I'm loving pastels for the summer!
ReplyDeleteLovely ,the colours are so cute.
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