I have Maybelline Colour Show Nail Lacquer in Chiffon Chic (#160) and it's a pretty, bubblegum pink. Maybelline claim that it's "no chip" but it does chip eventually, after about 5 days wear (and a lot of keyboard typing).
The nail polish is packaged in a simple, cylindrical glass bottle with a matching black cylindrical lid with the "easy-flow" brush attached. I think this brush to be a little on the skinny side which makes painting nails a little more difficult. Instead of 3 strokes to cover the nail, I sometimes have to use four.
I applied a quick-drying clear base coat before using Chiffon Chic, as I didn't want the red tones in the pink polish to stain my natural nails, turing them yellow. A base coat will help your polish to glide on easier and it helps it last longer, too.
Depending on how much typing I need to do, this polish lasts 3-5 days on my nails before showing signs of wear, cracks or chips. On my toes, it lasts 3 - 4 weeks, with no chipping.
I love that this polish is 3-free: Formaldehyde, DBP and Toluene free.
Would I purchase it again? Possibly, unless a better formula comes along before I need to replace this bottle. Would I recommend it? Yes, it's a good quality nail lacquer, its just a pity about the thin brush.
One thing that's is difficult to find with nail polishes are ones that last, don't streak and won't chip. Ones that you don't need to apply several layers to get a good coverage. This product has it all.
Great coverage. Upon applying the formula is really pigmented! 3 swipes over my nail with this and my nail was covered nicely and not streaky. I didn't nèd to go over them again to get a colour build up.
I had the colour on my nails for a good week before I noticed sign of general wear. It didn't chip and It didn't peel. I didn't find I needed a base coat or a top coat. This stuff had great lasting power on its own and drys really quick once applied.
The bottle is cute and simple. Clear see through glass so you can see the product and a black lid. Twist the lid open and on the end is a small brush. It is a little bit little compared to other nail polishes but I didn't find It hard too use.
I got my colour power red from my mum for my birthday and love it. I will definitely pick up more of these when I see them and need them.