Hope everyone is having an immense bank holiday weekend? I'm still not over how amazing Foo Fighters were at Leeds festival on friday. Completely AWED! That doesnt happen often as i am, honestly, normally too short to go to gigs, mainly just see top half of the stage due to tall people standing in front of me. Luckily, I had my amazing boyfriend to put me on his shoulders (I had sworn I wouldnt do that at a concert). But the cider and the good mood made myself, and my structured crisp white shirt, get in the festival spirit.
Anyways, I think a few people might find this post a little irrelevant. But when you wear nailvarnish on a regular basis, it can be quite tedious having to wait for the nail paint to dry. Especially, when youre in a rush to get out of the door. This is why firms like Essie, OPI and Sephore have made some amazing drying oil or fast drying top-coats.
I have used ESSIE Good To Go top coat for a long time. People who know me will also know that this is my favourite nail brand. SO I thought it would be nice to finally try something a little different for once.
OPI Drip Dry, is a genius little product. A small bottle with a pipette, which is placed in the lid for you to suck up the oil and then drip a drop on each fingernail after applying the nail varnish - it dries instantly. My friend has used OPI for a long time, so its been nice finally trying this product as she is ecstatic about this brand.
Sephora, which is a high-street makeup store (LOVE LOVE LOVE their makeup brushes btw.) have their own version of the drying oil too. Called: Express drying oil.
It really works, its super efficient and quick to apply. It doesnt dry instantly as in, being able to dress yourself, pull up the super slim-tight skinny jeans and push down the pockets which are flapping out - yes I talk from experience, its not that super fast! However, I dont think any product is that quick drying.
This is how you do it:Apply the last layer of nail-polish and a topcoat (if it isnt an express drying topcoat like the ESSIE good to go). Drip a drop of the oil on each nail and let the nails dry for a few minutes - its that easy. The nailvarnish will dry so much that you will be able to touch it shortly after. And completely hard after approximately 3 minutes.
There is, in my opinion, NO difference between the two products. They are absolutely amazing both of them. In fact, if you changed the labels I wouldnt even notice. However, the price is the only thing that differs. The Sephora is £8 and therefore a bit cheaper than the OPI brand, retailing at around £12.
Absolutely recommendable for the girl who is as addicted to the colour of her nails as I am!
Have a nice week.
Love, Z
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