Hello, After much pondering I purchased Nubar Diamont for £5.60 from feelunique.com
Here is what Nubar say about this topcoat:
'The ultimate in quick dry top coats, this topcoat perfectly and completely seals any polish or nail art for extreme wear & shine. The final step for beautiful, long lasting nail color…One topcoat that seals and shines with UV-Protectors. Non-yellowing, fast drying, high gloss finish, chip resistant formaldehyde free, toluene free, phthalate (DBP) free'
What I think:
I agree with the above! This topcoat dries super fast and leaves such a gorgeous glossy finish! Wearability is good, I had no chipping until the second day which is a miracle for me!
There is a problem.....which if you are a nail art fan is a deal breaker....it smudges your Konad! :(
Here is my nails after applying the topcoat around 5 minutes after I finished stamping:
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What I used:
Miss Sporty Pink Number 7 (2 coats)
Konad pink pastel stamping polish
Konad zebra design plate M57
Nubar Diamont topcoat
There is some smudging *sighs* Thankfully this was just a test manicure and I was going to take it off anyway or id be rather annoyed!
But if you are prepared to wait a while to make sure it is bone dry you can achieve a smudge free result:
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Please excuse the shinyness on my fingers....I had cuticle oil on.
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What I used:
Models Own 'Peacock Green' (2 Coats)
Miss Sporty 'Zodiac' as stamping polish
Flower on Bundle Monster plate BM12
Nubar Diamont Topcoat
I say a while....I got ready to go out before I applied one coat of Diamont so it would have been at least one hour after I finished stamping!
With this in mind I rate this topcoat 7/10. It is perfect for applying straight after you apply your nail polish for a super glossy finish. If you are nail art fan who does not like to wait this is not the topcoat for you. If it did not smudge my Konad it would be a 10/10!
The hunt for the perfect topcoat continues!
Any recommendations? (brands that are not animal tested only please)
Marina
xo
