Maybelline Color Show Nail Paints Review

You know how Lays states “No one can eat just one”? Well, I think Maybelline is using a similar tagline of ‘No one can have just one’ with regards to their new Color Show nail polish range.

Why do I say that?

Priced oh-so-affordably at INR 75 for a 6 ml bottle, the Color Show collection boasts of over 40 shades, including glossy, matt, shimmer and shredded nail paints. They vary in their texture and consistency, but can blend well each other to create the perfect mix-n-match variety. Also, they are easily available at Maybelline counters and online too. The best part about all of them (apart from the price), is the fact that they dry real fast. The nail paints are dry-to-touch by 50 seconds to 1 minute. The last time I checked, nail paints that good used to cost over 190 rupees! The brushes are of the perfect size, and application is easy. Maybelline generously sent in a Color Show nail paint called Midnight Taupe. It came, it was applied and it conquered. ASAP, I rushed to the stores to buy 2 more, the Fiesty Fuschia and Ladies’ Night.

                                  

About Midnight Taupe –

 ‘Taupe’, as Wikipedia says, is a dark grayish brown or brownish gray color. The texture is a bit runny and one coat ends up appearing patchy. But then I applied a second coat. And voila! Sexy dark wintery nails smile back at me. The color is matte but lustrous, and did not even require a top coat application for added shine. Not using a top coat, it lasted for about 4 days without chipping.

The Eating Beauty recommends –

1.       Stock up your nail paint range with this amazing color for the winters.

2.       Go to the office wearing the Midnight Taupe. It’s a very good alternative to the classic reds and wines.

3.       Use it on your toes too. It’s a perfect matte shade. (I personally do not like shimmery toes, and prefer classic dark shades)

About Fiesty Fuschia –

The texture here is just right. Neither runny, nor patchy. It did not even require a second coat. Fiesty Fuschia is the classic matte pink that goes down in the list of essential must-haves of any nail paint collection. Like the Midnight Taupe, it is lustrous and no top-coat was needed for added shine. It stayed on for 3-4 days without chipping even a slight bit.

                                             

The Eating Beauty recommends –

1.       Mix-n-match this bright pink with blues or golds for a traditional effect this Diwali; and with tangerine, greens and blacks for that funky western look.

2.       By itself, the Fiesty Fuschia is a perfect off-to-college shade.

About Ladies’ Night –

That is one sexy name! This nail paint is all shimmery and blue, which seems to be the color of the season. While I am usually not a fan of shimmery shades, this one was a love at first sight, considering the upcoming festivities. A second coat was only applied for a better finish, but is not needed at all. Shiny as the Ladies’ Night is, again, I did not use a top coat here, and it stayed on for 5 days, giving my nails that perfect metallic finish.

The Eating Beauty recommends –

1.       As the name rightly suggests, this shade is perfect for classy evenings and party nights.

2.       The Ladies’ Night will go equally well with gowns, dresses, sarees and salwar suits.

By the way, here is a quick nail art I created using the Fiesty Fuschia and the Ladies’ Night. It’s the simplest of nail arts that gets done in less than 2 minutes.

The Indian Market is waiting for the Maybelline Color Show Polkadots range, which looks absolutely drool-worthy. 

Check it out: WoW!

Please go ahead and launch it soon Maybelline. Pretty please?