Best Top Coat!

Not too long ago, I did a comparison between the Seche Vite and the Sally Hansen top coats. In the end, I said I preferred the Sally Hansen, but it still wasn't perfect for me. Well, I'm happy to say that I have finally found the perfect top coat...

OPI's RapiDry Top Coat!

Now this may not be big news to anybody else but this is the first time I've tried it. It's definitely the best top coat I have tried and it basically has the best aspects of the Sally Hansen and the Seche Vite. It makes your nails dry quickly, adds shine, and protects them. It's also very easy to work with and apply. It doesn't have the thick goopiness like Seche Vite nor did it create bubbles on my nails like Sally Hansen often did.

So, this is hopefully my final verdict on the matter. Which top coat is your favorite?

NOTD: Sephora by OPI I'm With Brad

Today's nail is Sephora by OPI's I'm With Brad, which is one of my favorites. This color is a little hard to describe, but I'll do my best. It's a dark shimmery red-purple brown that definitely adds va-va-voom to your nails. It looks less red and more purple-brown in real life than in the picture. It's extremely beautiful and I always get compliments whenever I wear this one. If you love dark, vampy nails, you should check this one out.

Thoughts?

NOTD: Essie Midnight Cami

The nail I am wearing today is Essie's Midnight Cami, which is a dark navy shimmer. I do think it's a nice color, but for some reason I find it a little disappointing. It's my only navy nail polish though, so I'm on the hunt for a more impressive one. Any recommendations?

NOTD: OPI Lincoln Park at Midnight

Today's nail is OPI's Lincoln Park at Midnight. It is a beautiful shimmery dark purple and is Lincoln Park After Dark's more glitzy sister. I do love the After Dark, but the Midnight one has more glamour. It depends on what mood you're in, but in my opinion they're both fabulous.

Thoughts? Which is your favorite?

Here's a swatch:

Seche Vite vs. Sally Hansen Top Coat

I've constantly been on the hunt for the best top coat for my nails. I have been using the Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat for awhile now. It does make your nails dry very fast, but it has a lot of issues and it's not really up to my expectations. I know many people have said great things about it, but it's just not working for me. The first few times I used it I was in love with it, and then I began to notice a few things.

First, after a few days, my entire nail (not my literal nail, but the whole nail polish part) would just peel right off. Second, over time it became thick and goopy in the bottle and difficult to apply. Finally, when I would apply it, it would sort of shrink back and not cover my whole nail, which I think had to do with the thick texture.

I had heard positive things about the Sally Hansen top coats, so I gave the Sally Hansen Mega Shine Top Coat a try. The texture is a lot more runny, which I prefer, and it made my nails shinier. It was also much easier to apply than Seche Vite. Make sure to apply a thin layer because otherwise little bubbles form on your nails. Out of the two, I prefer the Sally Hansen because of its easy application, but I'm still looking for the perfect top coat.

Thoughts? What is your favorite top coat?

NOTD: Essie Jazz

Today I am rocking Essie Jazz on my nails! This is a natural beige color, which is perfect for work and when you want to make a toned-down statement with your nails. The consistency of this one was really great and very easy to apply. In the picture, I have three coats but you probably only need two.

Have you tried Essie Jazz? Let me know your thoughts!