Shiny, happy nails
February 16, 2010
I’m pretty loyal to OPI and Essie when it comes to nail polish — I find these two lines offer the best colours and durability (and, yes, I do love the quirky shade names, too).
But I was pleasantly surprised by Bourjois Paris’s line of So Laque Ultra Shine Nail Enamel when I was treated to a manicure last week. The line, now available in Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix across Canada (at only $10 a pop — sweet!), actually does gleam with the high gloss finish it promises (although it did chip after four days, not “up to seven days” the formula touts).
I tried out the deep, inky, almost-black-but-not-quite-black shade Bleu Mystère #32 (it’s much, much less electric blue than it appears here), and it’s definitely going to continue getting some heavy rotation on my nails.
That is, until warmer weather makes an appearance, at which point I am going to be stepping out in their limited-edition shade from Bourjois’s ‘Pretty Paris’ spring collection. The cheerful shade only comes out in April, so I’ve been sworn to secrecy about sharing details about the colour — what I can tell you is that it is the perfect shade for your toes if you’ve got a beach getaway planned in early spring.
Filed under: Beauty Swellness,Swellbeing
6 Comments Leave a Comment
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Ellen Mirza | February 17, 2010 at 6:33 PM
Mine has not chipped yet! I am so impressed.
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healthandswellness | February 17, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Wow, a whole week?!? That’s crazy! Even at 4 days, that was impressive to me (mine usually last two days) — I actually think my nails would’ve remained chip-free longer had I not been rushing to make lunch (was chopping and throwing things around the kitchen like a mad woman).
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Diane | February 19, 2010 at 5:26 PM
I’ve hit three Shoppers Drug Mart and none carry the line:(
P.S. I want the Pretty Paris shade!!
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healthandswellness | February 21, 2010 at 10:25 PM
Well, that’s not good at all! Let me see what I can find out for you…stay tuned.
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healthandswellness | February 22, 2010 at 10:58 AM
If you’re in downtown Toronto — Bourjois Paris is available at the Shoppers Drug Marts in BCE Place and Bay Adelaide Tower (333 Bay St. West). Hope this helps!
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Diane | March 3, 2010 at 9:50 AM
Thanks Karen-:)
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