Review Detail
4.4 6 0.5
A splash of red on the best of days
Overall rating
4.3
Price
5.0
Quality
4.0
Effectiveness
4.0
When hit with the inevitable winter flu that's currently going around in Cape Town, I think it's fair to say that one feels less than glamorous. Nothing that a splash of red on the worst of days can't cure! Queue Revlon Colorstay Longwear Nail Enamel. I've been a fan of Revlon nail polishes as long as I can remember, not only because of the vast range of vibrant shades, but also the durability of this brand. Geared with a doctor's script as long as my arm, I was set to spend some time at the counter of Clicks Pharmacy in Cavendish Square. So I could seriously use a little pick-me-up (and I was in dire need as my previous bottle of Revlon was on the verge of finished!) This is a highly pigmented enamel and the colour of one layer actually reflects the colour of the product in the bottle. Don't you just hate it when you THINK you are buying a bright red colour, only to get a slightly pearly, translucent hint of the colour on your nails? I know I do. This enamel dries in a flash and leaves a lovely sheen. You can reapply another layer in minutes and your nails will like fabulous, with an almost post-manicure shine! And the colour Red Carpet is one of those reds that just screams fabulous! Yes, I did a ton of dishes and scrubbed the stove top, mopped floors, etc, and yes, the product did chip during the first two days, but not to such an extent that I had to remove again and reapply. The texture of the enamel is smooth enough and the brush compact enough to quickly fix a flaw. And at R99, 95 a pop for quality? Why, yes please!