Nail Poolish ??

[marvholly]

I buy moderatly priced polishes like Maybelline, cover girl (hate new formula), Loreal. I happen to date the bottles. I have noticed that they deteriorate markedly (don't go on as smooth/evenly or don't wear as long) right around the 1 year from purchase point.

 

Anyone else see this?

 

Are better brands (OPI, Essie) better at holding up?

[auntienance]

I don't use anything but OPI. Never had the problem you mention.

[SissyG]

OPI costs a little more, but it is great polish, and besides it is so much fun reading all those cute names and picking it out....never have a problem with it separating in the bottle. Sissy

[melissa76]

I've read several times that nail polish expires after a year. I was pretty surprised, because I would think it would hold up longer than foundation/lipstick, etc.!!!

 

On the other hand, I have some pretty old nailpolish and it's still looks fine, so who knows :) ...

 

Melissa :)

[SerenadingSarah]

Yep! Who can resist names like "My Auntie's Chianti" or "I'm Really Not A Waitress" ???!!!!

 

My favorite for toes on vacation: "Peruby Ruby"

[mrsred]

Believe it or not, I actually use nail polish for some of my art work (gotta love the color selection!). Some of the less expensive brands do tend to thicken after about a year, but I just use some nail polish thinner and that solves that problem.

 

I use OPI for my nails, and never have experienced any issues. I do keep them in the fridge which may help them last (cooler nail polish doesn't "bubble" in the the summer heat of Houston).

 

~e

[marvholly]

I have never bothered keeping polish in the fridge. By the time the temps here in metro Chicago get into the upper 80's the humidity is usually so high that I have the ac on. The problem with my polishes is not thickening, its going on smoothly and lasting.

 

Guess I will have to bite the bullet and try OPI the next time ULTA3 runs a coupon. A couple other places around here sell OPI also but never the full range of color selection ULTA3 has. I could use both a polish for my youngest's wedding (thinking NantucKet Mist) and one more fallish).

[SerenadingSarah]

Also, Victoria's Secret sells nail polish made by OPI - maybe a little cheaper? I'm not sure, but it's worth a look.

[Soxfan05]

I swear by OPI but recently, I purchased Sally Hansen beyond Perfect protein nail color. It is wonderful! In the summer, I like to keep a sheer color on my nails. With gardening and being in and out of the water, my manicures chip. This formula resists chipping and cracking and my nails are stronger. I bought it in a color called Sheer Baby Bliss which has a hint of pink in it. The happy bonus is it was less than $5 per bottle.

[marvholly]

I tried Sally Hansen mucho years ago (>8) and had a BIG problem immediatly after w/ nails peeling and splitting. Have not bopught this brand since.