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Maybelline Express Finish Nail Polish

Maybelline Express Finish Nail Polish
Discontinued
Overall rating from 43 reviews so far:
3.6/5
Would use it again?
3.8/5
Did it do what it said it would?
3.5/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
3.5/5

***THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED BY THE BRAND***

Quick-dry nail color – Wet to Set in 50 Seconds. Advanced Wear® anti-chip color gives tips a fresh, vivid look and lasts for days. Exclusive Control-Flow™ brush dispenses the exact amount of color for a smooth, even application that resists chipping and peeling.

First apply a clear base coat to prevent your nails from yellowing and to help your nail color last longer. With one sweep, paint the first line of nail polish up the center of your nail starting from the base to the tip. For the cleanest look, be sure to leave a small space at the base of the nail. Then apply color to the rest of the nail.

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Maybelline Express Finish Nail Polish

Maybelline Express Finish Nail Polish

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Overall rating:
3.7/5
14th June, 2018
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All nighter..

I don't often apply nail polish. I am so rough and it chips away but when I do it's always for an occasion and I expect it to last at least the night. This is probably a good bet for lasting the night. No further. It honestly dries very fast. That I agree with. Which is great especially for me after putting the kids to bed and getting ready to head out in a flash. But that's it... The following morning my nails are left looking worse for wear.. shower time is also another test it fails as the polish practically falls off. In terms of colour two coats was enough I usually apply three as I like it to colour in my nail and not be "see through" or have that thin appearance that one coat tends to have... I find this with most polishes though. So I can only recommend this if you can get it at a cheap price (like I did) and have low expectations. Nothing on other brands like O.P.I and Essie which tend to last days so are probably worth the price you pay.

Tips: But on sale and have low expectations.

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Overall rating:
2.0/5
6th March, 2018
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Did a 2 year old paint my nails?

This nail polish does dry very fast, however the finishing on the coat on nail polish is what I was disappointed with. I love to have a nice smooth glossy finish. I found that the finish was a bit clumpy and this nail polish pealed and chipped very easily, even when I had applied a top finishing clear coat to help protect the nail polish colour. Usually nail polishes need two or three coats. I found that one coat is enough which means that the product does last longer. If you do apply multiple coats then you’ll find that the nail polish binds together on your nails and looks untidy.

Tips: Might be great if your in a hurry and need to apply nail polish.

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
22nd June, 2017
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This product was a bit of a let down. It does dry extremly fast but is not the smoothest nail polish to apply and when trying to do more than one coat it can end up looking messy and unprofessional. This nail polish does chip quite easily also. If you are looking for a cheap-ish nail polish option and want something for on the go then this is a good alternative. Other wise I would spend the money on a more high-quality nail polish.

Tips: Would recommend putting on a top coat to try and help seal the colour in.

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Overall rating:
2.0/5
6th May, 2016
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Dries fast and leaves fast

The good thing about Maybelline is you can find it anywhere. I like to purchase express nail polish especially for when I go away on trips. I'll do my nails up really fast . I purchased this from trade me with the hope of having something instant.

This polish comes in a clear bottle thats visable to see the colour through. I got a very shimmery coloured purple its called Mauve. This consistency is liquid medium thick not to thick .

When I do my nails I like to give them a good hanscrub then a quick massage with lotion as part of prep for my nails. With my first coat I find it dries quickly. Second coat not as fast but it does dry faster than normal. This nail polish didnt last me long at all and began to chip within 1-2 days. My hands are busy so I definately need something stronger. Even with a top coat didn't make any difference for me. I wouldn't buy this again but I would keep trying other productsfrom this brand.

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
29th April, 2016
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Quick, easy application.

True to its name, this polish dries very fast. Application is easy. It lasts a decent time on the nail before getting badly chipped.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
2nd October, 2015
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BOLT OF BLUE

I use to use this colour for a long time. I found that I had lots of comments regarding the colour and I can not get it any more. It's sad when you get to like a product and then they take it away from you. If anyone knows where I can get this colour please let me know. It has a lovely sparkle to it.

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
14th August, 2015
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Dries super quick!

I own one of these polishes in a powder blue shimmer shade(the name of the shade has been removed from the bottle.) The bottle has a nice shiny silver lid and a distinctive square shape. The colour payoff is good and only one coat of this is needed for full opacity. The polish is quite thick and difficult to spread out, however it dries incredibly fast like it promises. The only downside to this product is that the nail polish is incredibly difficult to remove due to its thickness. The colour doesn't chip too easily either, and lasts for about three days without chipping. Overall, I would repurchase this product as it dries super quickly and is quite affordable.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
20th July, 2015
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QUICK DRY!! YES!

One of the first high end nail polishes i bought and it was true to its claim of quick drying, i was even able to coat my young daughter who wont sit still overly long for it to dry and she managed to have it dry well before she wanted to move onto something else! I didnt do the base coat and didnt find any yellowing to my nails on removal. I do however always top coat my nail polishes to help wear and this lasted quite a while before starting to chip.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
23rd June, 2015
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Expression in a bottle

I am just beginning to really get in to nail polish and the Maybelline Express Finish Nail Polish was the first quality polish I ever bought in the shade 'pink shock'. I am a sucker for quick drying polishes because life is too short to sit and wait for polish to dry. It really does dry fast, but not in 50 seconds like it says. It dries in under two minutes though. To me dry means touchable and not going to smudge from an accidental bump. This under two minutes dry time surpasses any other fast drying polish I own.

I love the advice of putting a clear coat on before applying polish to prevent yellow nails. I have found in the past that my nails turn yellow after taking off my nail polishes so this is a real winner for me. It told me something I never knew and saves my nails from looking like smokers nails eeww.

The stay power isn't that great because after two days I see chips appearing which means I have to reapply more. I find three coats helps maintain the stay power. It says that one swipe gets the whole nail. That is not true, I find myself having to swipe over three or four times to get the entire nail.

In summary, it is a great polish with limited stay power, but fast drying. It comes in such a big variety of colours which make a statement and keep my nails on point. The consistency is a bit thin so at least three coats is a must to get the true colour on your nails. I think it's worth the money personally though.

Tips: Do the clear coat first to avoid the yellow nails after you take it off.

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Overall rating:
3.7/5
27th April, 2015
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Quick drying and great colour saturation!

I own this product in a vibrant red colour. For the most part I really LOVE it!

Firstly the colour saturation is great. You can get away with one coat if you want too (although I always like to apply two by habit!).

The brush is a good width, it is not thin and hard to apply but also not so wide like some where it is too wide for the little finger nail!. This brush will cover my nail in 2 brush strokes.

It really does dry fast! Surprisingly fast! The product claims 50 seconds. I always start with my thumb, by the time I reach my little finger on the same hand they are ready to start a second coat, it's great!

The only real downside I have found with this product is that for me it does not last overly long on my nails and does chip prettily easily. I do not do any heavy work with my hands and I usually get 1-2 days out of an application before it chips.

As for shelf life - this polish started going gluggy and thick after roughly 6 months (stored in a draw out of sunlight).

Tips: Applying a top coat really helps it to last longer!

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