The Makeup Store Nail Polish "Madeleine"

So here is what The Makeup Store's holographic nail polish in "Madeleine" looks like....

It is VERY similar to China Glaze Collection "FYI" but with a little more pink than brown.

It retails for $25.00 AUD ($22.50 if you are a VIP member) so in comparison to what i can get China Glaze for ($9.95 @ the beauty supply) it's a bit pricey... :S

In comparison to the China Glaze it also has it's fair share of pros and cons.

PROS:

• it has a nice wide brush
• the formula glides on with ease!
• when layering coats it doesn't get splotchy like CG does, eg the first coat seems to come off whenever i apply CG second coat -this one doesn't do that.
• excellent finish, the holographic effect is just as awesome as CG, if not better. i find that CG sometimes goes dull when i put a top coat on.
• i love the packaging!!!

CONS

• the cost... $22.50 compared to CG for $9.95....
• i actually had to put 3 coats to get a nice finish, as opposed to CG which only needs 2
• the smell is VERY strong!!! i got a massive headache after doing my nails.

All in all i am quite impressed with this nail polish, it definitely surprised me as i wasn't expecting to like it so much.

if you can afford to spend the money, or you don't have access to China Glaze in your area i would totally recommend it!

and now for some nail art......
(using Konad stamp system m70)