REVIEW: H&M Nail Colour Remover Cream

I saw this and was intrigued with it, I have never used a nail polish remover cream so had to get it and give it a try.

CLAIMS:

• A gentle nail polish remover in cream form that effectively removes nail polish and keeps the cuticles soft. 
• With a soft fragrance, it comes in practical packaging that is perfect for your handbag or to take on your travels. 
• Contains vegetable oils and Vitamin E. 32 ml. 

GIFT IDEA: Christmas Eve Box 2019 (For Myself) #Blogmas2019

I have put together myself a Christmas Eve box, I have done it for my godchildren but this time I thought it would be for me.

If you want to see me using these products then check out my Instagram page @theblogofaliciamaude to see pictures.

Nail Polish Collection 2019 #Blogmas2019

I LOVE nail polish so this blog post really excites me, I have even put pictures of me wearing it if I find them.

November 2019 Favourites

I haven't really tried a lot of new products because I was away for a while but then with the new year coming up I want to use up as many products as possible so I can start a fresh in the new year.

Birthday & Christmas Wishlist 2019

Last year I did a blog post called Birthday & Christmas Wishlist 2018 and people really loved it so thought I would do one this year now I don't expect to get gifts from family or friends but if I am lucky I thought they could look at my list and see the sort of things I am interested in.

Now my birthday is in November and I am planning on going to Sweden for my birthday so I am going to be cheeky and say if anybody is planning on getting me a birthday gift could it be money to put towards my trip, I plan to go visit a few museums and bits and as Tesco say 'Every little helps'.

BATTLE OF THE DUPES #13: Essie vs. OPI

I have mentioned a few times (I think) that my favourite nail polish is Essie in Fiji, it's a really nice colour on pale skin tones as well as dark, I saw that there is an OPI dupe for it (according to Pinterest) and I have that shade in my collection so thought I would put them to the test.

Prepped my nails prior to painting them by filing, buffing, pushing my cuticles back and apply base coat.

First coat is patchy.

Second coat and both still patchy.

Third coat and the Essie is a solid colour whereas OPI is still patchy.

Fourth coat of OPI and still slightly patchy.

Fifth coat of OPI is still slightly patchy but I left it.

Used the Barry M Wet Set Quick Dry Topcoat on all of the nails and also my favourite cuticle oil which is Ciaté Love Me Oil Cranberry Cuticle Oil.

DAY #3: Essie thumbnail (left hand) has completely gone 

DAY #5: On my left hand the thumbnail has gone (Essie), second finger has gone (OPI) and the next nail is chipped (Essie). On my right hand the pinkie has chipped (OPI) and next nail has chipped (Essie).

Essie Nail Lacquer

Purchased from: Boots

Shade: Fiji

Price: £7.99

OPI Nail Lacquer

Purchased from: Sally Beauty

Shade: Lisbon Wants Moor OPI

Price: £13.50

Least layers applied: Essie

Dries quickest: Essie

Best applicator: Essie

Nicest to apply: Essie

Lasts longest: Essie

Looks the best longest: Essie

This is not a dupe, very close but not a dupe. Essie has a pink undertone whereas OPI has a more beige undertone. 

Is it a dupe: No

Date Tried: Sunday 9th June 2019

BATTLE OF THE DUPES #11: Essie vs. Nails Inc

I thought this Nails Inc shade was limited edition but it turns out that it's not, I got this in a magazine

I have buffed and filed my nails as well as paint my nails with a base coat (CND Creative Play Base Coat). Now before I start I will explain how I am going to do this so I didn't think it would be fair to paint one hand with one nail polish and the other with the other nail polish because I am right handed so I generally get more wear and tear on them so going alphabetical with brands I will start on my left hand with my pinkie with Essie then next nail will be Nails Inc, then Essie, then Nails Inc. You get where I am coming from. Left hand pinkie is Essie, right hand pinkie is Nails Inc  left hand thumb is Essie, right hand thumb is Nails Inc.

First coat and you can tell that they are not dupes but then maybe once there is a solid colour then it might be a dupe.

Second coat and the Essie is a solid colour whereas Nails Inc is a little more patchy. My nails look slightly messy especially on my right hand because I am right handed.

I only had to do a third coat using the Nails Inc otherwise the Essie was perfect.

I applied a top coat (Barry M Wet Set Quick Dry Top Coat) to finish off the look.

DAY #3: I have chips and a little wear at the edges of the nails but daft me forgot to take photos.

DAY #5: My nails are almost done so I decided I will remove them now.

Removal: Both of them stain slightly, Nails Inc doesn't as much as the Essie.

Essie Nail Lacquer

Purchased from: Boots

Shade: Hear Me Aurora

Price: £7.99

Nails Inc Lacquer

Purchased from: Glamour

Shade: Tate

Least layers applied: Essie

Dries quickest: Nails Inc

Best applicator: Essie

Nicest to apply: Essie

Lasts longest: Essie

Looks the best longest: Essie
Easiest to remove: Nails Inc

There is a slight difference in shade so if you could only get one of them then its worth it.

Is it a dupe: No

Date Tried: Saturday 25th May 2019

BATTLE OF THE DUPES #8: Essie vs. Sally Hansen

I found two photos of my nails and thought they looked similar so I have decided to see if they are dupes.

I have buffed and filed my nails as well as paint my nails with a base coat. Now before I start I will explain how I am going to do this so I didn't think it would be fair to paint one hand with one nail polish and the other with the other nail polish because I am right handed so I generally get more wear and tear on them so going alphabetical with brands I will start on my left hand with my pinkie with Essie then next nail will be Sally Hansen, then Essie, then Sally Hansen. You get where I am coming from. Left hand pinkie is Essie, right hand pinkie is Sally Hansen, left hand thumb is Essie, right hand thumb is Sally Hansen.

Layer #1 is pretty sheer but still nice.

Layer #2 is perfect for me, I love this sort of shade on my nails at this length.

Top coat I put on is Barry M Plumpy Topcoat. I honestly love how my nails are looking, left hand is neater (I am right handed).

DAY #2: My nail broke, not the fault of the nail polish but it was on my left hand, it was a Sally Hansen nail.

DAY #5: More nails have chipped so the top picture is my left hand so my ring finger on my left (Sally Hansen) has chipped near the cuticles, and all completely gone on my middle finger (Essie) and index finger (Sally Hansen). Bottom photo is my right hand, index finger has completely gone (Essie), there is a slight bit left on my middle finger (Sally Hansen) and all gone on my ring finger (Essie).

Essie Nail Lacquer

Purchased from: Boots

Shade: Sugar Daddy

Price: £7.99

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Nail Colour

Purchased from: Boots

Shade: Shell We Dance

Price: £6.99

Least layers applied: Both

Dries quickest: Essie

Best applicator: Essie

Nicest to apply: Essie

Lasts longest: Sally Hansen

Looks the best longest: Both

I think that these are exact dupes, they last pretty much the same time and look exactly the same just one is cheaper by a £1 however I prefer the application of Essie so I will repurchase Essie Nail Lacquer in Sugar Daddy as you can see I have used quite a lot of this nail polish, I love it a lot.

Is it a dupe: Yes

Date Tried: Saturday 4th May 2019