This little beauty was actually a freebie I picked up around a week ago; if you've seen my post on
July's Magazine Freebies, you'll know that the July issue of InStyle (which is on sale during the month of June!) comes with a free full-sized Nails Inc. nail polish in one of four shades, inspired by 80s music. I went for 'The Tide is High', a gorgeous minty shade. A day off over the weekend gave me the perfect opportunity to try it out... I have to admit, these aren't quite as neat as I'd like - I'm a bit out of practice with the ol' nail polish brush!!

Photos show three coats and I'm still not 100% happy with the finish; as with many pastel nail polishes, this went on streaky with the first coat, and didn't really improve with the second, either. It's a really pretty shade and it'll look gorgeous with a tan if summer ever makes it to the UK, it's just a shame the formula lets it down a little!

Have you picked up any of the Nails Inc. freebies with InStyle this month? Do you like the look of 'The Tide is High'? What have you got on your nails at the moment?
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Lovely colour! Reminds me of the ocean <3
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It's definitely a seaside kinda colour! :) xo
DeleteHow cool that this was a freebie, but too bad the formula wasn't very impressive. I'm so rusty with painting my nails too, I haven't done swatches in ages for that reason!
ReplyDeleteIt's so easy when you're in the habit, isn't it!? xo
DeleteHow neat that it came free with the magazine! Even though the formula isn't great at least it's a pretty color and you didn't spend any $$ on it. ;)
ReplyDeleteThat's true! I do really love the colour :) xo
DeleteSuch a pretty colour! I know nails inc are pretty expensive though so I'd have expected the formula to be pretty spot-on (even if this one was a magazine freebie!)
ReplyDeleteSame! Not to worry eh, at least I didn't pay for it ;D xo
DeleteIt's a shame the formula isn't great as the shade is beautiful!
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I know! It's okay as long as you don't look too closely haha! xo
Deletethis shade is right up my street! ill just ignore the streaks and get my hands on this. why not :D
ReplyDeleteOoh I do love a freebie! It's a lovely shade xxx
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