marvholly Posted July 25, 2005 #1 Share Posted July 25, 2005 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntienance Posted July 26, 2005 #2 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I don't use anything but OPI. Never had the problem you mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissyG Posted July 26, 2005 #3 Share Posted July 26, 2005 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissa76 Posted July 26, 2005 #4 Share Posted July 26, 2005 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 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerenadingSarah Posted July 26, 2005 #5 Share Posted July 26, 2005 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsred Posted July 26, 2005 #6 Share Posted July 26, 2005 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvholly Posted July 26, 2005 Author #7 Share Posted July 26, 2005 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerenadingSarah Posted July 26, 2005 #8 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Also, Victoria's Secret sells nail polish made by OPI - maybe a little cheaper? I'm not sure, but it's worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfan05 Posted July 26, 2005 #9 Share Posted July 26, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvholly Posted July 26, 2005 Author #10 Share Posted July 26, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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