Review: Sally Hansen Color Foil

I have been on the hunt for the new Sally Hansen Color Foil nail polishes. In particular I needed  the color 'rose copper'. I seriously needed this like I needed air and finally found it at Target for $6.99. A little more than I like to spend but I felt like it was worth it.

The weird thing about this polish is that it tells you not to use a base or top coat. I realized this after I had already used both.

So backing up a little, I painted my nails1 streaky coat then 2 more and they looked super streaky and the polish was clumped up on my nails. I put on a top coat to smooth things over and my nails looked yellow and worse. I was ready to find my receipt, write a negative review and call up Sally Hansen when I noticed that the back of the bottle says "for best results, use without base or top coat." I had heard so much people talk about this line of colors and seen so many instagrams that looked nothing like my gross, ratchet manicure.

Here are the results of the base/top coat fail:

In the fourth one, you can see how yellowy and gross it turned out. 

I decided to take off all the polish and do exactly what the bottle told me; apply 2 coats without a base or top coats and DAMN. I was impressed. The photo at the very top of this post shows the full manicure.

My nails were dry in under 5 minutes. I mean dry like no dents or chips, rub your nails together, eat a sandwich, do yard work dry. They were rock solid and the color was beautiful. It wasn't this peed on penny type of color but instead a gorgeous, rose gold that I love.

Left is 1 coats and right nail is 3 coats.

Basically, I love this color and style of nails. They looked so beautiful for a day but here is where the problem lies; because you can't use a top coat, the polish starts to chip by the next day. You may be able to add a top coat after the polish has completely dried but I'm too afraid of that nasty yellow color coming back. Overall, I would say these polishes are fun to try but the concept isn't perfect yet. 

Products I've used up: review

There is something really satisfying about finishing off a product. Knowing you used every last drop makes me feel like I've done something right. I promise I'm not crazy. Maybe I am but who cares. 




1. Garnier Fructis volume extend. 

What is it? This is a dry shampoo that promises to refresh your hair and give it more volume.
Did it work? Yes. I have very long hair so getting volume in it is borderline impossible but this did a pretty good job. It transformed my dirty, greasy hair into better looking hair. 
Would I re-purchase this? For sure. This is one of the best dry shampoos I've tried. 
Would I recommend this? Yes if you have greasy hair.

4/5 stars 

2. Maybelline Baby Lips. 

What is it? A hydrating lip balm that will make you lips feel softer and more plush. 
Did it work? No. But I actually went through two of these before realizing it didn't work. I hear mixed reviews of this: people love it or hate it. I'm the latter. If you have actually dry or chapped lips, this is not going to do much.
Would I re-purchase this? Like I said, I did but that was the last chance. 
Would I recommend this? No. 

1/5 stars 

3. Maybelline Falsies Mascara

What is it? A mascara the will make your lashes look long, volumized, and fake.

Did it work? Yes and no. It doesn't make them look fake but it makes them very long and lovely overall. I like to wear this over another mascara to get the perfect look

Would I re-purchase this? Yes and I have at least 6-7 times, possibly even more. I have been using it for years.

Would I recommend this? Yes

5/5 stars 

4. Sally Hansen Hair Remover Wax Strip Kit

What is it? A hair removal set with wax strip. You lay them down and they remove hair. 

Did it work? Not even a little. I tried this over and over again. I tried them so many ways yet each time I pulled of the strip I was in pain and only 2-3 hairs had been removed. It would probably be quicker and less painful to pluck out each hair one by one.

Would I re-purchase this? Never. 

Would I recommend this? No.

0/5 stars 

5. Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser

What is it? A gentle face wash with a makeup remover built in. 

Did it work? Yes. Quick story. I start using this almost five years ago when I have severe acne and needed a gentle wash to cope with the intense prescriptions. I don't use any makeup remover and this gets off everything even waterproof mascara. 

Would I re-purchase this? I have been for 5 years now. I've gone through countless numbers of these.

Would I recommend this? Yes

5/5 stars 

Best nail base and top coat ever?!

I HAVE FOUND THE BEST BASE AND AND AND TOP COATS EVER.

It's from the brand Nutra Nail and this set of two was $5. I've only ever seen these at Walmart but I'm sure they exist other places because let's be honest I didn't look that hard. Sorry. So, technically this little box is just the Bullet Proof Strength base coat and the High Gloss top coat is just a free gift. This is my second time buying this so you know I love it (nail polish lasts forever even when you're me and paint your nails like every day.) 

So the base coat actually makes your nails stronger. At least it claims to. Butttttt I have super weak nails that just don't want to grow. Like at all. I've been using this for however long it takes to use up a bottle and I can honestly say that this stuff made my nails so much stronger. Also my nails chip like crazy. Normally, its a basic miracle if my nail polish lasts more than like 1 or 2 days max. Since using this combo, I get at least 4-5 days before I start seeing very minor chips.

I have tried every base and top coat out there. I've tried the dirt cheap and I've tried the super expensive-its gonna be worth $25-ones. These ones from Nutra Nail are the absolute best and best of all, you cna get both of them for 5 freaking dollars. How can anything be better.