Showing posts with label Dazzle Dry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dazzle Dry. Show all posts

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Review: Dazzle Dry Lace Texture Nail Polish

When I was in middle school, I was really into painting my nails. I loved the idea of perusing the rows of colorful bottles at the store and picking out the next new way to decorate my nails. I wasn't into streaking my hair or wearing heavy makeup, but nail polish was good fun.

Some of my favorite polishes were the novelty polishes - glow in the dark, crackle polish, etc. Dazzle Dry, a fast-drying vegan nail polish line, recently expanded into novelty polishes with their lace texture nail lacquer.

Pros:
  • Fun lace/crackle effect
  • Free of toluene, formaldehyde and phthalates
  • Dries in 5 minutes
  • Can be applied easily over other colors
  • Vegan formula
Cons:
  • Takes a little practice to predict the lace effect
Summary:
I layered this fun silvery-white polish over a purple-blue hue. The company recommends applying this over a top coat and sealing with a top coat as well. While the lace polish applies like any other polish when wet, the crackled texture starts to emerge as it dries. I painted from the bottom of the nail to the top, so many of my cracks were vertical, but a few were horizontal. I tried painting one nail from left to right to see how the texture changed and, sure enough, it pulled apart more were the polish was thinner (in a more horizontal pattern). With some practice, you could probably create some neat effects, as the crackling does comes out differently depending on the direction and the thickness of the application. This polish is fairly gentle and avoids many of harshest chemicals found in conventional polishes. If you're looking for a fun novelty polish from a vegan and cruelty-free company, check out this lace texture lacquer.

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Disclosure notice: This product was sent to me free of charge by the manufacturer for review. No additional compensation was accepted and the opinions are my own. Please verify any claims with the manufacturer, especially if you have any allergies or concerns.

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Friday, September 21, 2012

Review: Dazzle Dry Nail Prep, Base Coat, and Top Coat

I recently had my first manicure, in preparation for a wedding.  I had chosen a deep red shade which was fun for a few days, but really started to show the chips.  I usually do my own nails at home using vegan products in softer shades, so I was delighted to try the vegan line Dazzle Dry, a quick-drying polish.

Pros:
  • Fast Drying (5 minutes)
  • Chip Resistant
  • Strong adhesion
  • Won't yellow
  • Free of camphor, formaldehyde, toulene, and phthalate
Cons:
  • May be hard to find in stores
Summary:
The nail prep, base coat, and top coat were sent to me in the three-piece Nail Prep Kit, which retails for $28.50. Individually, the base and top coats are $12.50 each. While it is not the cheapest polish on the market, it is definitely a better value than most that include toxic chemicals.  Safety ratings, via the EWG Skin Deep database, came in at a 1 for the nail prep, 0 for the base coat, and a 4 for the top coat (due to the use of fragrance and Ext. Violet 2).  This is quite safe, at least for the first two products.  I love how quickly the polish dries. I can spend less time waiting for polish to dry and more time having fun!  If I were to offer one suggestion for improvement, I would recommend adding the ingredient lists to the store product pages for improved clarity.

Product Ratings (out of 5)

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Ingredients:
Dazzle Dry Nail Prep - Isopropyl alcohol, SD Alcohol 40B, Water, Ethyl Acetate, Calcium-D-Pantothenate, AMP Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Dazzle Dry Base Coat - Isopropyl Alcohol, Water, Polyurethane
Dazzle Dry Top Coat - Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Propyl Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Octocrylene, Fragrance, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Polyisobutyl Methacrylate, Cyclomethicone, Blue 1, Ext. Violet 2

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