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Why have I only just realised that Chanel nail polish is actually shit?

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cardamomginger · 21/01/2014 22:10

Unbelievably thin (anyone else tried Cosmic? Takes me 3 coats and still patchy.) Chips and flakes really quickly, even with a top coat. Irritating brushes that are too thin and too long.

I do like the conditioning undercoat. And I have no complaints about Frisson (although it's probably only because it is so sheer and pale that the chips and streaks don't really show).

But, all in all, it really is a load of overpriced crap. Why has it taken me 5 bottles of the sodding stuff to realise this? I must have been deluded.

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ElizabethBathory · 23/01/2014 15:30

Has anyone tried Rescue Beauty Lounge polishes? Now they really do suck. They only take one or two coats, but the formula is incredibly thin and flakes off my nails Hmm They are so expensive and 'cult'. Ooh just reminded myself of the brand Cult Nails. They do a shade called Unicorn Puke Grin

Leedsavril · 23/01/2014 15:37

I am an OPI girl, I find it goes on so smooth and they have a great range of colours......

Reastie · 23/01/2014 15:39

I bought a chanel eye shadow years ago and it was rubbish, went into lines on my eyes exceptionally quickly. I've avoided chanel since.

MorrisZapp · 23/01/2014 15:44

Gelish manicure all the way, OPI on toes.

Jackthebodiless · 23/01/2014 16:40

Chanel colours are gorgeous but quality is shite. Chips within a day on me. Am now a convert to Shellac (called Gelish in my salon).

cardamomginger · 23/01/2014 17:41

Unicorn Puke Grin

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