Sugar effect nail lacquer

Sugar effect nail lacquer

So I'd just like to start by saying that I'm back from my lovely holiday to Italy and I had an amazing time and saw so many beautiful things and of course done A LOT of shopping. This actually has a lot to do with my post today as I jumped straight into an amazing Italian shop called Kiko. If you're reading this from Italy Ciao and you are very luckyk people. I believe this shop also exists in France and I'd imagine in other countries as well but if you're not so lucky then just click here to visit their online store.

If you don't know a lot about Kiko then I can tell you that they are a very inexpensive brand that specialise in skincare and makeup, they are particularly known for the huge sellection of extremely colourful eye shadows and eye liners and let me tell you, you can find some insame bargains in there. So it'll be no surprise that I jumped straight in EVERY time I saw the store and each time I came out with at least a couple of products;)



Colour 635 Wisteria



If you know me at all you'll know that I have a passion for all things nails and so of course was straight away drawn to the nail section especially when I saw SALE in those big red letters.

It's then I saw the sugar Sugar mat selection. This is a limited edition range, but they're easy to identify as the lid has a granual effect.

So I've seen these new effects nail varnish's everyone and they're becoming extremely popular especially by brands such as Barry M and Sally Hansen. I always stop and look at them in store and have even researched "Do it at home" sugar effects, but I just wasn't convinced. So it was the perfect opportunity for me to try this new effect at such a low price. ( It was literally like 2.50€)

So the first thing I noticed is that there wasn't a lot variety of this effect I'm guessing it had all sold out due to the sales, they had about three colours a pastel purple, a pastel blue a green colour. ( these are limited eddition.)

So the nail lacquer is formulated with granulous micro-particals which gives it the sugar effect. It also boasts of its hypoallergenic formula without adding any aggresive ingredients. It also has a very flat wide applicator. Kiko uses this as a strong selling point as they say it aids in a flawless easy application, however if I'm honest I didn't like it at all. I found it too wide and when applying the colour onto my small finger I found that it was drowning over the nail bed.

I don't think this was my fault as I don't usually have this problem I have a steady hand, not a particularly small nail and always get rid of any excess varnish before applying onto my nail bed, So I definitely feel that it was a problem with applicator.

What about the colour itself though right? Well I have no complaints about the formula - I think it's great they've tried to create it without the harsh chemicals. I also love the colour I think it's beautiful, it's soft, girly and very delicate colour, however you do need a couple of coats to build the colour up (I applied three coats).

Here comes the disappointing part : I just didn't like the sugar effect!!!!!

I applied it, let it dry and took straight back off again and I can't see myself using it again. I don't know what it was that I didn't like, I think I just like more of a sleek look and the granuals made it look as if you hadn't applied the colour well. Although the models nails always look perfect I found that it just looked messy. I don't usually have any problems applying my nail lacquer it's actually one of my strongest points so I think it was more the formula or the effect.

I was really looking forward to trying out a sugar effect and so was quite disappointed! I'm going to keep an open mind and may try another sugar effect again, but probably not from Kiko.

Please remember this is only my OPINION and you may try it and absolutely love it so click here to see their full nail polish range. They currently have an offer for quick drying nail polishes for just £0.50 so definitely check that out. Also let me know if you have tried the sugar effect and whether or not you liked it. Or if you have tried the sugar effect from another brand. I'd love to hear what you thought.

I have tons of blog ideas coming up and loads of new products that I am going to be reviewing soon, some of which are from Kiko again so if you have enjoyed this blog make sure you stay tuned for those.

Big hugs and thanks for reading

xoxox