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I have this quest. Some people are after the perfect cupcake recipe. Some want the gift of eternal life. Me? I want a red creme nail polish that is thick 
enough to disguise my visible nail line.
I am lucky enough to have quite white tips which is great if you’re wearing a sheer polish and don’t want to worry about tip whitener. But seeing as I do that…ummm….never, it can be a bit of a hindrance. I have real trouble getting some polishes to the opaque state that other people can reach in two or three coats. And yes, my nails are clean, OK?
I was recently sent this hot little number to try out.
On paper, this was everything I wanted. I love Orly any way, for their innovative and hardwearing shades, and also for their remarkable grippy bottle handle. I had high hopes.
What you see here is four coats. Even though the application was completely faultless, I couldn’t face doing any more. I know that I’m hyper critical, but I can still see my VNL. Such a shame, as this is a really nice mid-red. Perfectly on the cusp of pink and blue, it’s a true red. And I love the name. It made me feel Marilyn-esque.
So, in summary, this is perfect if you have acrylics, or a VNL that doesn’t give you as much grief as mine. It’s a dreamy creme, applies amazingly and Orly always wears well. I’m parking this and will return to it when I have a new bottle of ridge filler to test it out with.
This was sent to me for review. Orly nail polishes are Big-3-Free and are available to buy from UK stockists www.cupidandgrace.com, priced at £8.75.
Helen
That is a great red! I know what you mean about vnl I have really white nails, like I look like I have had a french when my nails are bare, and I can’t get coverage with reds either. If something takes more than 4 I give up 😀
Stacie xoxox
Love, love this shade of red. Looks so pretty on your gorgeous nails! I hope a ridge filler will help get you the coverage you desire. I’ll have to add this one on my lilst. I don’t have any tips so I don’t have to worry about a VNL!
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Aren’t cupcakes just the best things ever! Ok maybe im being a bit random, but
anyhow… awesome post! 🙂