Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy Review

Ok how bad is this I wasn't even aware Revlon did gel polishes until I scored a free top coat from shopping online at farmers.

The round bottle is nice to hold with a a long brush handle, the bristles on the brush are long but standard, it's not a flat brush and no rounded corners.

This has a weird scent, yes weird! It's not the typical nail polish smell it's almost like a burnt plastic smell, it lasted for 2 days before it disappeared.

I applied 1 coat of this to freshly painted nails and it dried within a couple of minutes. It was easy to apply and the end result was smooth shiny nails.

My nails stayed shiny and I had no chipping or wear for 5 days, I was pleasantly surprised. I didn't want to like this because I have my old faithful that I love, and this comes fairly close to my favourite But well....that horrid scent..... I now want to try some of the colours, to see if they are as good as the top coat.

I was looking for an alternative way of getting my nails professionally done with a gel manicure and so I tried this Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy as they are cheaper than the Sally Hansen Gel Polish.

I really love the formula, the nail polish has a great consistency, making it easy to apply and I really love the end finish. The brush is nice and wide, great for distributing the polish evenly and it doesn't go streaky like some other gel nail polishes. The polish dried out pretty quick in a reasonable time too (no light needed).

I did not use any base coat. I always applied 2 coats of nail polish. The result is still amazing without a base coat. The nail polish has a beautiful shiny finish, the shine on my nails is amazeballs. All the shades of this range are absolutely beautiful.

I do dishes every day. On day 4 of application, I would notice the colour started to chip away at the edges but still looked as shiny and glossy as the first day.

Overall, I enjoy using these Gel Nail Polish. The only disappointment is that the colour always seems to chip away within 3-4 days of application. However, despite the lack of longevity, the Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy still has many positive attributes such as: easy to apply in a few strokes, it dries quickly, only need 2 coats and still get an opaque beautiful shiny finish, and there is no need to use a base coat. I would probably purchase a few more shades!

I was drawn in to this nail polish by the astonishing colour but when I read the name I knew I had to buy it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this nail polish. It is incredibly easy to apply and only needs one coat to achieve a good coat. It doesn't dry particularly quickly but that isn't a big deal due to only needing one coat. I would definitely purchase more colours in this nail polish and I urge others to do the same. You will not regret it.

I bought two sets of this polish, so 9 bottles in total, and of course they were pretty great value so I could not resist.

The names of all the colored ones are gambling related! Slightly strange. I ended up with two top coats.

The colour is very thick. The instructions say two coats is all you need- no base coat. I found the result of two coats no good- uneven- super thick in some bits and see through in others. The brush is big- it is like a double brush with two sets of bristles. After some practice I can paint more evenly to avoid thick and thin patches but it is an effort. The thickness of the formula is a turn off as it takes so long to dry that it inevitably gets scuffs and dents before it has dried totally. You definitely need a warm sunny day to get it to dry properly. It works better on my toes (I guess because it's easier to leave it to dry).

The gem is the top coat, it gives a lovely glassy finish. I use it over any brand of polish for a super, shiny finish.

I recommend the top coat- but the colors still have me on the fence.

I got this in Card Shark, a pale candy pink. Like most pastels, this was pretty chalky and streaky when applying and the durability was nothing special. But the top coat is fantastic - quick-drying and very shiny, very similar to Sally Hansen Insta-Dri.

For a start, it's not gel, it doesn't require a lamp to set, it's just normal nail polish. But still, it claims to last longer than usual nail polish and my nails are notorious for chipping nail polish. So I thought I'd give it a go. Usual nail polish can chip on my nails within 12 hours. I liked the idea that I didn't need a base coat, that there is a base coat built in to these colours. So I gave it a go, and it lasted a few days rather than the usual 12 hours. I envy you girls that colours last on. So it lasts longer than usual nail polish does, I will give them that. But I'm proof it doesn't last a week and I don't think they should call it gel.

I currently have these polishes in the following colours:

* Blue Slate - darkish bluey grey

* Hold Em - dark purple

* Jokers Wild - pinky coral

* All or nothing - creamy white

* Checkmate - nude beige

I have always loved getting gel nails done but haven't enjoyed paying for them so when there was a polish with the wording gel I thought Id give them a try (plus they were on special) .

I find these polishes consistency are easy to apply and the brushes are great to work with. Normally one or two strokes is all that's needed. I find its better to apply less product so it dries quicker and then build up colour with further coats, otherwise it takes awhile to dry. (who likes waiting for polish to dry - not me!)

I normally always apply diamond top coat as recommend and find the colour and shine lasts pretty well. I tend to find the ends of my nails wear more than chip. The actual polish itself lasts ages without going gluggy making for a good quality nail polish. The final result on my finger nails does feel similar to that of gel.

What I like most about these polishes is the colour range on offer, all the tones are really nice and wearable. They are longer wearing than most which is why - if on special - I would purchase again.

I use to get my nails done on a regular basis with gel polish but have since found this hard with 3 young children so I decided to try the Revlon Gel Envy. The range of colours are fantastic and quite good value at around $20 each including the top coat. The colour doesn't last as long as professional gel nails but does last a bit longer than regular polish and it has a great gel-like shine. One coat gives a thick, good coverage but I do still prefer to do 2 before the top coat. What I like most is that I can get a gel-like polish without having to use a uv light which I do question it's safety of continued use so I like using this at home alternative.

I don't usually paint my nails because I either smudge the polish before it dries, or it chips off within a day or two.. So this product is good and bad for me.

I find the polish takes longer to dry than most other polishes and I usually end up painting the first and second coat in the morning and not getting around to the top coat until the evening just to make sure I'm not smudging it.

It does last really well though! I can usually get 5-7 days out of my manicure before it chips, and it's easy to fix up little chips because the formula is quite thick.

I find that because of the thick formula the bottles don't last very long and become quite goopy and hard to apply when you start running low.

I haven't had any problem with the polish being streaky, apply the coats thinly and they look great. The colours are all gorgeous though and the top coat gives an amazing shine.

Even with the bad this is 100% my go-to nail polish because once it's on I don't think to think about it or re-apply for (usually) a week!

As a girl that doesn't like to do their nails often enough, when I first found this product I assumed that it was going to be very sturdy and last for a decent amount of time. I usually found that even after a day or so that my polish would chip and I would have to redo the nail. This became a tedious process and so I would often take the whole lot off and start again. It is possible I may not have been applying it correctly, but being nail polish and not gel polish I assume it is applied just like any other nail polish