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When I was given the opportunity to try out a few products from Direct Cosmetics, I couldn't say no! I have only tried a couple of 'designer' polishes and I have been impressed so I chose three polishes from Dolce and Gabbana. The photographs of the swatches above show the polishes with just one coat.
Firstly, I have to mention the stunning packaging! The boxes are so chic and luxe as are the polish bottles themselves. The lids have Dolce & Gabbana printed on them as well as a cute floral lace pattern. I think these polishes would make amazing gifts, I know my friends and aunties would love them!
*Dolce & Gabbana Lace Nail Lacquer - Perfection 220
I chose all three Dolce and Gabbana shades from Direct Cosmetics as they all looked gorgeous and to be honest, who wouldn't want super fancy designer polishes! The shade I tried first was 220 and it is a gorgeous, chic cool toned deep beige, in my opinion. The polish is darker and more cool toned in 'real life' when compared to the college above. This polish is definitely my favourite as it is such a wearable shade, it is easy to apply and it is very pigmented. I can get away with just one coat but two is better and the longevity is pretty good too. Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.
*Dolce & Gabbana Lace Nail Lacquer - Pink 100
Again, the packaging is just gorgeous and so pretty! The polish is a milky pink shade so I think it would be great as a french manicure polish. The shade is quite sheer with just one coat as you can see from the photographs above but it can be built up however the more coats you add of any polish, the longer it will take to dry and these polishes by no means have the quickest drying formula. This shade would be great if you just wanted a light wash of pink on the nails but nothing over the top or too bright; it would be great for work. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5.
*Dolce & Gabbana Lace Nail Lacquer - Nude 210
Lastly, a summery apricot shade. As with the Pink 100 shade, this one is quite sheer and needs a couple of coats for a good level of opacity but again it would be nice as a sheer wash of peach/apricot on the nails. As I have ghostly pale skin, I find that this shade looks quite yellow on me but I think on a darker skin tone it would look summery and bright but still on the natural/nude side. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5.
Overall, I love the 220 and 100 shades, they are so wearable and pretty on the nails. All three polishes apply well despite the relatively thin brush and if built up in thin coats they do dry fairly quickly. The longevity is good and as they are more natural shades, when they do chip and wear, it won't be very noticeable. The polishes are currently on sale on Direct Cosmetics are only £9.99 each which I think is a great price for a 'designer' polish. I have my eye on a few other items from Direct Cosmetics now!
Have you tried any polishes from Dolce and Gabbana? Have you purchased from Direct Cosmetics?
220 is so pretty & that's an amazing price for D&G products.
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It's a fantastic price x
DeleteI love that nude shade, never tried their nail Polishes. Next on my list now haha.
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Lyndsey
www.labeau.co.uk
220 has to be my fave shade x
DeleteWhat an opportunity to have the chance of trying products!
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Laura xx
It was a great opportunity, I couldn't say no! x
DeleteThose shades are super pretty! I've always wanted to try their nail polishes but have yet to T_T
ReplyDeleteAngie x | Chocolate & Lipstick || UK Beauty and Lifestyle Blog
This Lace range is great, I don't know if their other polishes will be the same x
DeleteOhh these are such beautiful shades!
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They are, I love the shade 220 x
DeleteWell this is so exciting, I love it when a high end brand's nail polishes actually deliver. They look so amazing :)
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I've heard that a lot of them don't but I've tried Dior and lancome polishes and they're fantastic as are these xx
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ReplyDeleteLove those colours. I've never heard of Direct Cosmetics but will have a look now.
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