Saturday 24 August 2013

Fancy Nail Lacquer by Rainbow Honey Fancy Red Swatch and Review

It's Saturday. I know. Absurd. But I am here to conclude the week I was unable to during the week but such is the life of 16 hour work days. So I am happy to report that I slept in today and caught up on all the glorious sleep I otherwise missed out on during the week. I feel good so I feel good to share with you some Fancy Red. Again, if you missed out on the packaging post, I'll copypasta it for you. This is Fancy Nail Lacquer which is a collaboration between Fancy and Rainbow Honey. It has Rainbow Honey written all over it (almost literally):

Fancy Nail Lacquer by Rainbow Honey Box and Packaging

So already we're seeing some pretty signature stuff from Rainbow Honey. The signature well-packaged box. The well produced photograph, printed on high quality paper. Great graphic design, great package. Rainbow Honey event included one of their own branded cuticle sticks.

Fancy Nail Lacquer by Rainbow Honey Box and Packaging

Fancy Nail Lacquer by Rainbow Honey Box and Packaging

Fancy Nail Lacquer by Rainbow Honey Box and Packaging

Fancy Nail Lacquer by Rainbow Honey Box and Packaging

So Fancy Nail Lacquer by Rainbow Honey Fancy Red is actually a bit of a squishy jelly. It's a vibrant red jelly. Not a creme! Huh. How about that? Formula wise it was pretty good and went on opaque after two coats however, I wanted it a little thicker because I hate it when jellies reveal where my free edge starts. So here's my swatch after three coats, with no top coat:

Fancy Nail Lacquer by Rainbow Honey Fancy Red Swatch

Fancy Nail Lacquer by Rainbow Honey Fancy Red Swatch

Fancy Nail Lacquer by Rainbow Honey Fancy Red Swatch

Fancy Nail Lacquer by Rainbow Honey Fancy Red Swatch

Fancy Nail Lacquer by Rainbow Honey Fancy Red Swatch

Fancy Nail Lacquer by Rainbow Honey Fancy Red Swatch

Fancy Nail Lacquer by Rainbow Honey Fancy Red Swatch

Fancy Nail Lacquer by Rainbow Honey Fancy Red Swatch

I am digging it. It's fairly nice. Would be good for jelly sandwiches if you fancy that kind of thing as well. For funsies, I added some Rainbow Honey Glittering Rapture to my tips. Because I was getting self conscious about that free edge, haha:

Fancy Nail Lacquer by Rainbow Honey Fancy Red Swatch (with Rainbow Honey Glittering Rapture)

Fancy Nail Lacquer by Rainbow Honey Fancy Red Swatch (with Rainbow Honey Glittering Rapture)

Again, I like Fancy Red but it's not that unique to go the extra mile for with Fancy's insane shipping requests for Canada. Definitely more of a collector's polish than anything else.

What do you think of Fancy Red? Do you have a red jelly that might be similar? Do you enjoy sleeping in on the weekends as I do? Hope all of you enjoy the rest of your weekend!

3 comments:

  1. It's gorgeous! I don't remember having a red jelly in this shade but if I have I'm sure it's an Essie or a China Glaze :D The gold glitter looks beautiful on the tips :)

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  2. I don't really like polishes that show the edge either, but this looks gorgeous with that glitter! It's a nice polish but not worth the extra effort or the RH prices I don't think compared to my drugstore stuff.

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  3. This is a beautiful red jelly, but I agree that it's nothing to throw in your wallet to acquire.

    I got to sleep in yesterday, yay! But this morning was my Monday night team's finals and first game was at 9am so I was up quite early for a Sunday. We lost both games, but still had loads of fun and that's what counts. But 2 games later and a morning (and half afternoon) out in the sun completely poops me out, I'm ready for bed and it's only 4pm, lol!

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