L'Oreal Color Riche Nail Polish: Review, Photos & Swatches

Today I have a nail polish review for you all and I have to say it's a rather interesting one. There's no denying that the Color Riche nail polishes are like marmite but what did I think of this colourful bunch? Keep reading to find out! 

What L'Oreal have to say about the Color Riche nail polishes...

"Introducing L'Oreal Paris' first long lasting mini nail collection, new Color Riche Nail. The wardrobe of gel based colours have been developed by L'Oreal Paris colour creative director Orrea Light; who through her travels and her fashion forward expertise has created 41 sophisticated shades, each telling their own story..

..Experiment with the perfect selection of mini nail shades; bring out your inner vixen with Color Riche Nail in 'Moulin Rouge' or keep things natural with the 'foundation' for your nails Color Riche Nail in 'Beige Countess'. With one stroke of the patented flat brush, nails can be coated in your favourite colours dependent on your mood or outfit choice."

Information about the Color Riche nail polishes

L'Oreal have developed a nail polish containing both Crystal Acrylic and Liquid Gel Technology. 

• Crystal Acrylic - Provides high shine to the nail formula, meaning there is no need for a top coat. 
• Liquid Gel Technology - The liquid gel base polish offers easy application and long lasting coverage. It also prevents the polish from spreading too thinly, dripping and running like other classic polishes. 

The Color Riche nail polishes also have Patented Brush Technology.

• Precision - The brush helps to bring the formula to the centre of the nail, ensuring colour stays away from the nail bed. 
• Quickness - The flat brush holds the nail formula so colour is applied to the nails in one stroke. 
• Flawless - A curved, thin and broad end brush helps to control the flow of the polish for application. 

What are the product claims?

• Easy application
• Even coverage 
• Lasting glossy shine
• Precision paddle brush (applicator)
• Built-in top coat

Is there a large selection of shades?

There are more than 40 different shades to choose from. Including neutral, bright and dark shades. 

How much do the Color Riche nail polishes retail at and where are they available?

The Color Riche nail polishes retail at £4.99/5ml and can be purchased in-store and online at both Boots and Superdrug. 

Photo's & Swatches

Left To Right: Spicy Orange, Lush Tangerine, So Chic Pink, Insolent Magenta, Shocking Pink, Ingenious Rose, Marie Antoinette, Baby Doll. 

Left To Right: Luxembourg Garden, Rebel Blue, Blue Reef, French Riviera, Black Swan. 

Left To Right: Spicy Orange, Lush Tangerine, So Chic Pink.

Left To Right: Insolent Magenta, Shocking Pink, Ingenious Rose, Marie Antoinette, Baby Doll.

Left To Right: Luxembourg Garden, Rebel Blue, Blue Reef, French Riviera, Black Swan

The Good

• Opacity - ALL the shades I own are opaque, there's not one shade that isn't. The nail polishes are very pigmented and I don't find them to be thin at all, hence why some of them only require one coat.
• Finish - The nail polishes have a nice glossy finish (as you can see from the swatch photographs).  There's nothing better than having sheeny shiny nails. 
• Consistency - The nail polishes aren't too runny or too thick, they're just right (famous words of goldilocks). I'd imagine that they wouldn't go gloopy quickly too. 
• Application - The nail polishes apply smoothly and easily with no fuss or mess. They don't apply streaky either, which I love! There's nothing worse than having nails that resemble streaky bacon. 
• Applicator - I think the applicator is amazing, possibly one of the best nail polish applicators I've ever come across. Nail polish is applied in one simple stroke. 
• Coats Needed - The majority of the nail polishes require one coat but some do require two. I honestly think it's amazing how the majority of the shades only require one coat. Not only does this save hours waiting for the nail polish to fully dry, but it means you're using less product too. 
• Drying Time - The nail polishes dry quickly which is good if you're on the go and need your nail polish to dry fast. 
• Shade Selection - There's over 40 different shades which is utterly amazing, especially considering L'Oreal is high street brand. Most high street brands don't stock a vast selection of nail polish shades. 
• Availability - The nail polishes can be purchased in-store and online from both Boots and Superdrug so availability isn't really an issue. 

The Okay 

• Packaging - There's nothing fancy about the bottle as it's just a small glass bottle. The gold cap, however, adds a touch of class which makes the nail polish look a lot more expensive than it actually is.  
• Size - The nail polishes contain 5ml and I think this is a little stingy. The standard nail polish contains between 10-18ml so 5ml is pretty poor, it's such a small amount of product. I would imagine than one of these nail polishes would last less than a month if you used it quite regularly. 
• Price - Lets face it, £4.99 is a little pricey for a 5ml nail polish. I can buy a 15ml Essie nail polish for £4.95 from Chemist Direct. 

The Bad

• Chipping - The nail polishes chip like no tomorrow. I told my mum how they chipped really easily so she tried one out for herself. She applied it at 9am and her nails had chipped by 4pm. I also tested each of the colours on my nails and after 2 days they'd all chipped so it's not just a certain shade that chips, they ALL chip.  It's makes me wonder if there's actually any 'Crystal Acrylic' within the nail polishes.  
• Smell - The smell is even worse than sugary cucumbers and you all know how much I hate that smell. The nail polishes smell really bad, they're so overpowering that they make you feel a little light headed when using them. (make sure you're sat on something cushioned whilst using them).   
• 3 Free - L'Oreal has stated nowhere that these nail polishes are 3 free so I'm presuming that they aren't. Naughty L'Oreal.

Overall

Overall I do like the nail polishes as they apply smoothly and dry relatively fast but I think it's horrendous how they chip really easily. 

I'd suggest the Color Riche nail polishes to those who change their nail colour frequently and also those who never end up finishing a whole bottle of nail polish. 

Were the product claims accurate? Ish. There's no way that the nail polishes have a built in top coat as they chip easily. But the nail polish applies well and the applicator is second to none. 

Would I recommend? Yes, especially to those who don't paint their nails on a regular basis. 

Would I Purchase? No, I can buy high end nail polishes for the same price.

Rating? 7/10, the chipping is a major issue for me. 

Have you tried any of the Color Riche nail polishes?
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*The L'Oreal Color Riche nail polishes were sent to me for review purposes. This does not effect my thoughts and opinions on the products. As always, my reviews are 100% truthful. 

Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover

After hearing that Bourjois were launching a super duper nail polish remover that was supposedly meant to remove nail polish in a matter of seconds, I was eager to try it. And by the looks of things, the majority of bloggers were eager to try it too.
I usually get quite excited over a new product launch but I was overly excited about this product launch as it's something I know I'd use quite frequently. I don't know if you can tell but I love painting my nails rather a lot! (If this was Twitter I'd be including a hash tag right now '#iliketopaintmynailsamilliontimesaday')


Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover: Instantly removes nail polish. 1 second per nail*, without cotton wool!

What Bourjois have to say about their Magic Nail Polish Remover...

"Magic in a pot! Abra-cadabra!!! Nail polish is instantly removed with the touch of a magic wand! For each nail, simply Dip-Twist-Remove in 1 second without any cotton wool.Your nails will be polish-free in just 1 second*! Plus, its red berry and vanilla fragrance leaves nails delicately scented."

What are the product claims?

• Instantly removes nail polish, 1 second per nail.
• No need for cotton wool or other extras.
• Leaves nail smelling nice. 

Good things to know?

• Acetone-free - great for those who have gel or acrylic nails as well as those who have natural nails. 
• Enriched with nourishing sweet almond oil.
• Paraben-free.
• Dermatologically tested

Does it actually take 1 second?

I'm going to be 100% honest, no it doesn't. It might remove one coat of nail polish in 1 second, but it definitely doesn't remove 2 coats of nail polish in 1 second. It also might depend on the nail polish you're using as it may remove lower quality nail polish better than higher quality nail polish.

So how long does it actually take?
One coat - Maybe 1 second?
Two coats - 5 seconds.
Two coats with a top coat on top - 10 seconds.
Two coats with nail art - 10 seconds.
Two coats with a glitter nail polish on top - 30 seconds.

How much does it retail at and where is it available?

The Bourjois magic nail polish remover retails as £4.99 and can be purchased in-store and online at Boots. Boots regularly have a special 3 for 2 offer on all beauty products so it may be worth buying this lovely nail polish remover when Boots have that offer. You could pick up 3 bottles for £9.99, obviously depending on stock levels! I picked up the last bottle in my local Boots!

What does the Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover look like?

Instructions are provided on the side of the bottle. 

It has a screw top lid. This is great as it prevents mess and unfortunate accidents.

The hole indicates where you place your finger.

Demonstration:

From looking at the demonstration it's clear to see that the Bourjois magic nail polish remover is super simple and easy to use. You can also see that little effort needs to be done, all you have to do is just twist your finger for a few seconds... bob's your uncle and fanny's your aunt! 

Is the Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover suitable for everyone?

The Bourjois magic nail polish remover is suitable for absolutely anyone. No matter if you have natural nails, gel nails or acrylic nails. The Bourjois magic nail polish remover has an acetone free formula meaning it's perfect for everyone.
Obviously I wouldn't recommend that you let a youngster use it as that could be quite disastrous. The last thing you want is them either drinking it or licking their fingers after having a good dip in it! I would also say that if you're sensitive to scented products or chemicals, you might want to give this a miss just to be on the safe side as it's got an overpowering 'chemically' smell. 

The Good

• Concept - I absolutely love the concept of the Bourjois magic nail polish remover. A nail polish remover that removes every trace of nail polish in a matter of seconds?...Perfect! I also find that it doesn't leave any form of wetness on the nails too. 
• Ease of use - The Bourjois magic nail polish remover is super easy to use, you simply pop your finger in the pot and twist! It's as simple and as easy as that! If you don't believe how easy it is to use then watch the demo above!
• Price - The Bourjois magic nail polish remover retails at £4.99 and I'd say that was a fair price as it's such a good product. You're in effect paying £4.99 for a good nail polish remover and a cushion pad. It's much more cost efficient as you're not having to buy separate nail polish remover and cotton wool pads. 
• Packaging - I love the packaging as it's small, pink and and very girly. The bottle is only small meaning it's great for carrying around in your handbag or for storing in your makeup bag. The bottle also has a screw top lid which is great as it prevents spillages from occuring. It's also a tight fastening lid meaning the nail polish remover will not dry up quickly. 
• Acetone-free - Due to the nail polish remover having an acetone-free formula it means that anyone can use it. It's safe for gel and acrylic nails, and also natural nails. 
• Paraben-free - As a lot of you will know, parabens are bad little demons which can do harm to the human body. If you're not familiar with what parabens can do then here is a statement I found on thegoodhuman.com 'Parabens can mimic the hormone estrogen, which is known to play a role in the development of breast cancers.' I think it's great how the nail polish remover is paraben-free and I think other companies should take a leaf out of Bourjois's book.

The Okay

• Availability - The Bourjois magic nail polish remover is only available in-store and online at Boots. Some of you may be thinking that this is a good thing but I've heard on the grapevine that this little beauty is like gold dust, it's literally sold out everywhere. Either Bourjois need to supply Boots stores with more stock or it should be sold in Superdrug too. Also, those of you who live internationally may find it hard to hunt it down, if this is the case then I'd suggest looking on eBay.  
• Size - The Bourjois magic nail polish remover contains 75ml, this can be seen as a good and a bad thing. It's good because it takes such little time to remove your nail polish, so in the long run you're not going to use a lot of product but it's also bad as the standard nail polish remover contains approximately 200ml. For example, Cutex nail polish remover is 200ml and retails at £2.20. 

The Bad

• Smell - The smell is very overpowering and this is something I really didn't like as strong smells tend to give me headache after a few minutes. As soon as you unscrew the lid, the smell hits your nostrils instantly. The only good thing is that it leaves your nails smelling lovely and this is probably due to the red fruit and vanilla fragrance. If you're sensitive to smells or chemicals then you may want to opt for a different nail polish remover as I would imagine that you'd hate this. 

Overall...

This has got to be the best nail polish remover that I've ever tried, it's utter genius! It removes all traces of nail polish in just a few seconds and it leaves nail smelling lovely. It doesn't remove glitter nail polish in a matter of seconds, you do need to leave your finger in the pot a little longer but that really doesn't bother me as it usually takes me around an hour to remove glitter nail polish with standard nail polish remover and cotton pads. I'm so impressed with this nail polish remover and I will definitely buy another bottle in the near future. It's the perfect product for anyone who is in a rush and hasn't got the time to spend ages removing nail polish and it's perfect for those of you, like me, who like to do your nails frequently. I wouldn't say it lived up to the 1 second claim but realistically, what would remove nail polish in 1 second! The only way that would happen is if you chopped your finger off with a chainsaw! 

Would I recommend? Yes, it's the jesus of all nail polish removers!
Would I repurchase? Yes I would! I'd repurchase this forever!
Rating? 9/10 (would have been 10/10 if it wasn't for the overpowering scent)

Have any of you tried the Bourjois magic nail polish remover? 

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