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Best Big 3/5 free nail polishes?

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NewNameForNewTerm · 05/08/2013 10:12

As the title says really. I'm looking at Big 3 and Big 5 nail polishes, and other chemical free (low) versions, but wonder which are best for application and lasting power?

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goodasitgets · 05/08/2013 10:18

Barielle. Amazing colours and on their own website usually BOGOF
I think they are 3 free, it says on their website
I bought Elle's Spell after falling in love with it in a magazine then got more. TK Maxx often has box sets in for £9 ish for 5

Keztrel · 05/08/2013 13:01

Loads of them are at least 3 free now - Butter London, OPI, Essie to name a few - they're all great for staying power and application.

MrsFlorrick · 05/08/2013 13:23

Zoya. It's 5 free. Goes on like a dream and lasts ages. Huge choice of colours. Hundreds literally. Go online to buy. Lucy Rose.biz has the biggest choice or Naturissimo. It's my fave. Bottles last forever too. Highly recommend trying them.

Essie is 3 free. Goes on nice lasts well and trendy lovely colours. But it absolutely mullers my nails. Makes them flaky splitting. I only use it on toe nails now.

Butter London. 3 free. Nice colours but doesn't last more than a day or two. Shame.

Keztrel · 05/08/2013 13:37

Also China Glaze is 3 free and fantastic for application, range of colours and lasting power.

alltoomuchrightnow · 05/08/2013 13:57

i wish Butter London would last. Fab colours but won't last even on my gel nails. Too pricey for that kind of quality

treaclesoda · 05/08/2013 14:24

I had never heard of this until now. And now I have googled and found something else to be worried about Sad

Looks like a review of my nail polish collection is needed.

NewNameForNewTerm · 05/08/2013 21:34

Thanks for all the recommendations everyone. There are some makes that I've never heard of, so I now have a good range to think about. I think I'll send for some Zoya and China Glaze.

Sorry, treaclesoda . It does get mind boggling. I'm totally confused reading the ingredients on the back of all the products I pick up, but am making a concerted effort to be as chemical free as possible in all my skin/hair care, etc. and in household products. Any other suggestions (not just nail polish) gratefully received.

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