The grá is very strong with this one. Barry M's new Croc Nail Effects (€6.05, Boots) is the first 'effect' polish to actually WOW me.
I haven't been too enamoured with the crackle offerings over the past year, in fact, I only liked it in one mani where I used Graphite as the basecoat but this Croc formulation is something else entirely.
The size of the Croc shapes depends on the thickness of your layer. You can see here on the index finger I used a much thinner coat to make a more intricate design (YES, intentionally) and on the others a thicker layer results in bigger shapes. (scales?)
The formulation differs from crackle in that it's a lot thinner, meaning it's easier to work with and dries to a high shine instead of matte, thankfully. It might take a go or two to get used to but it's definitely worth it for the effect.
I'm wearing it here over Topshop's Starlight but it's equally gorge over bright neons, white or other metallics.
What do we think? Will you be snapping up Croc Nail Effects? (fnar, fnar)
love it! i thought it wasn't gonna be any different to the nail effects but i likey a lotty!
ReplyDeleteYou'd lahhhhhhve it, Karen!
DeleteThis looks amazing, Don't mind if I steal this!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely try it out Sarah, I think you'll be delighted with it :)
DeleteWow, I've been waiting to see how this looked on. I love it, need to buy some :)
ReplyDeleteIt's really lovely on, think I might have to pick up another bottle for my stash :)
Deleteomg, never seen better pictures of the croc effect. this is stunning!
ReplyDeleteliloo/@tsunimee xx
Thanks so much, tsunimee, that's really appreciated x
DeleteWish I could get it here in the states!!!!!! Looks awesome on you.
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