I know that technically winter doesn't begin until December the 21st (Winter Solstice) but in my mind Winter starts straight after Halloween. Since I'm not much of a traditionalist it may not surprise you to learn that I don't tend to wear deep berry shades on my nails mainly because it stains, instead I tend to gravitate towards milky pastel hues. I have a particular weakness for mint green polishes and since Essie Mint Candy Apple isn't all that wonderful in terms of application I have forever been on the look out for a great alternative enter Maybelline Mint for Life.
Now I am not saying this is an outright dupe because it is not Essie Mint Candy Apple has a stronger blue undertone but if you like white based mint green polishes that don't require endless coats or a white base Maybelline Mint for Life is the one. Maybelline Mint for Life is one of the shades from the Forever Strong Super Stay Gel Color range (wowee that is a mouthful) that promises seven days of wear. Seven days is a little far fetched in my case (I'm heavy on my nails) but there is no denying that it wears rather well with or without a topcoat, is opaque in two coats (it does look pretty great after one coat too) and dries to a really glossy finish. The brush is also worth mentioning, it may appear to be large but it very easy to use and I find that it fans out on the nail and quickly coats each in one quick swipe.
Basically the shade is a gorgeous light true mint green couple that with an amazing formula and a decent price tag and you are on to a winner. Mint for life indeed!
Maybelline Forever Strong Super Stay Gel Color in Mint for Life £4.09 via Superdrug - link.
I have this, it is one of my favourite polishes to date :)
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An oldie but goodie :) Love this one, wouldn't be without it in summer x
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This colour looks so cute! :)
ReplyDeleteCan't go wrong with a mint green!
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I'm definitely more of a berry girl over winter, but this does look gorgeous for spring!
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I love mint green nail polish! I've always found that with my MIKI one, one coat looks better than two.
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Ooo! That's such a pretty mint shade! I'll have to let my friend know about it as she loves mint!<3
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Gorgeous color!
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Ah, I love minty shades of polish! So perfect for both summertime and snowy days. This one looks great :)
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This is a lovely shade, I've never used anything from the range
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Gorgeous colour! There is something so pretty about a mint polish.
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very beautiful color
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