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If I had written this post a month ago, I would have had over 60 nail polishes to write about. My collection was a bit absurd. Not only could I change my polish once a week for more than a year without repeating a color, but at least a third of the polishes were old and unusable. It was a waste of space and I wanted it all gone. Well almost all gone. Now, I’m down to only eight polishes … not including my two bottles of topcoat.
I decided to declutter my collection and only retain my favorite brand of the past year – Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy. With a busier schedule than ever, I have less time to paint my nails and need my manicure to last as long as possible. I’m hard on my nails, and any other polish only lasted a few days before chipping and leaving me looking like a crack whore.
Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy typically lasts me a whole week before any visible {to other people} chips appear. Plus, I love that it’s only a two step process – the color has built in base coat – so I can have a fresh at-home manicure in under 30 minutes. And that includes more-than-ample drying time.
The only real downside to the line is the color range. It’s not as expansive as OPI or essie, but they do have the staple colors plus a few extras. I came back from Europe obsessed with only classic clothes, makeup and accessories, so I’m completely ok with the minimal color options. I told myself I wouldn’t buy more polish than would fit in this acrylic stand, so I have two more colors before I need to cut myself off. Decisions, decisions.
Tell me: What is your favorite nail polish brand?
Allison @neversaydiebeauty
September 18, 2015 at 4:09 pm (11 years ago)You’ve convinced me that I need to try these. I am dying to find a polish that doesn’t chip on my strange nails on day 2
Kristin Bassett
September 22, 2015 at 12:36 pm (11 years ago)Yes! You have to give these a try – make sure to use the color and top coat. Let me know what you think when you do.
Lola Seicento
September 18, 2015 at 4:58 pm (11 years ago)I definitely could benefit some decluttering as well!
Kristin Bassett
September 22, 2015 at 12:36 pm (11 years ago)I still have a long way to go through the rest of my apartment, but this was the start of it.
CosmetopiaDigest.com
September 18, 2015 at 10:21 pm (11 years ago)You are inspiring me to declutter! I still keep a separated polish (OPI Jade is the New Black) because it was the first OPI I bought. Ugh!
Kristin Bassett
September 22, 2015 at 12:37 pm (11 years ago)I take advantage of purging urges when they strike because normally it’s so hard for me to part with things.
Erika
September 19, 2015 at 12:41 am (11 years ago)I’m glad that this brand works so well for you. It was not so friendly to me. I tend to reach for OPI, China Glaze, Barielle, Color Club… 🙂
Kristin Bassett
September 22, 2015 at 12:37 pm (11 years ago)Oh no, did it destroy your nails?
Erika
September 22, 2015 at 7:50 pm (11 years ago)No. It bubbled really badly, chipped as if it was getting paid to do so and as I was removing it, Smurfed me something awful. lol Some brands just don’t work out for some people. This one and I are just not compatible. Hee! Hee!
Collective Beauty
September 19, 2015 at 12:47 am (11 years ago)I’ve actually never tried a Revlon polish, but any formula that lasts a while without chipping sounds like a dream!
Kristin Bassett
September 22, 2015 at 12:38 pm (11 years ago)I hadn’t before this specific line, and I love it (obviously since I tossed the rest of my polish)!
MandyChameleonStampede
September 19, 2015 at 1:32 am (11 years ago)I’m with ya… there needs to be a declutter in my future
Kristin Bassett
September 22, 2015 at 12:38 pm (11 years ago)I have a long way to go before the rest of my apartment is decluttered, but this was a start 🙂
Brianna
September 19, 2015 at 2:04 am (11 years ago)My favorite nail polish brand was Cult Nails, but they’re no longer in business 🙁 I’ve been using a lot of AILA Cosmetics lately though!
Kristin Bassett
September 22, 2015 at 12:38 pm (11 years ago)I haven’t used either brand. When I’m feeling like branching out again, I’ll look into AILA 🙂
marciaf
September 19, 2015 at 2:11 am (11 years ago)I’m shaking at the thought of just one brand. Couldn’t do it! My favorite is KBShimmer.
Kristin Bassett
September 22, 2015 at 12:42 pm (11 years ago)It took me almost a full year from considering purging to purging, but now it feels so good. I haven’t tried KBShimmer before, but I’ve seen swatches on your blog and the colors are gorgeous 🙂
Shipra Taneja
September 19, 2015 at 2:58 am (11 years ago)I decluttered, and it does feel great, so I do know how you feel! <3 These look fantastic! <3
Kristin Bassett
September 22, 2015 at 12:39 pm (11 years ago)There is a lot more decluttering that needs to happen, but when I tossed these, it felt like I had dropped 15 pounds … and regained an entire shelf in my book case 🙂
Heather
September 19, 2015 at 5:28 am (11 years ago)I think I peed a little when I read the crack whore comment heheh.. I hate chipped polish, I always feel like it ruins my outfit,hair,makeup everything because it looks like I don’t care heheh. These are great, I love the Sally Hansen gel polishes too. They have sets of 2 at Target right now for $7.48 so I may have bought a few heheh
Kristin Bassett
September 22, 2015 at 12:40 pm (11 years ago)Ohhh maybe when I’m feeling trapped by just one brand, I’ll check those out. Thanks for the tip!
Brooke @ Blushing Noir
September 20, 2015 at 3:18 pm (11 years ago)I always want to declutter nail polish but it proves to be a harder task for me that decluttering makeup… they’re just all so pretty!
Kristin Bassett
September 22, 2015 at 12:35 pm (11 years ago)Trust me, I hear you. All of a sudden, I had a serious urge to just get rid of it all, so I made sure I did it right then and there rather than hesitate and decide to hoard them all still. I have to say, I don’t miss any of them 🙂
all_the_words025
September 20, 2015 at 8:20 pm (11 years ago)I need to de-stash a bit too (nail polish is taking over!) I’ve only tired one shade from this collection but not the top coat. I can’t stand chips, so I should give it a go.
Kristin Bassett
September 22, 2015 at 12:34 pm (11 years ago)You should definitely try the polish again and use the top coat this time. It was a game changer for me.
ElleSees.net
October 3, 2015 at 11:17 am (11 years ago)they do need to make more colors!! i love ’em!