Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy Review

These have been out for a while, and I can honestly say this is the only nail colour I now choose to purchase, however, there are a few points to ponder when choosing a new shade. I have noticed not all Revlon's Gel Envy colours are not created the same, there are shades that are really opaque, and not worth it at all, as far as colour payoff is concerned. (To me if I cannot get the desired effect within 2 coats, I don't want to use it anymore.) This is why it pays to test on a piece of sellotape, or on a naked nail. The brush itself is terrible, very uneven, and a steady hand is required to not leave drag marks on the nail when applying the colour, this takes a bit of getting used to, but they can be mastered!! I also find that the more glittery the colour, the harder it is to remove. A good polish remover is a must here! A base coat as well as the finishing top coat, are to me, essential. The base coat will prevent staining of the nail, if the colour is dark, and the top coat gives the most nicest shine, and completes the look. As far as longevity, I find it completely depends on what work your hands are doing, the chip factor doesn't usually creep in till the fourth or fifth day for me. After all this, i really do recommend these gel polishes, the colour payoff can be great when you have chosen the correct shade.

Wow, the Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy is a goodie! I've tried a few different 'gel' nail polishes in the past and most of them do pretty well but chip after 3-4 days still. Not this baby! My nails lasted a full week at work (involving typing on a keyboard) without a single chip! So impressed. The formula goes on smoothly, dries VERY fast, and looks lovely on my nails. If Revlon were cruelty free this would be the perfect polish!

These nail polishes are so easy to apply, I she shape of the brush is wide and flat with a curved tip to accurately apply around your cuticle. The consistency of the polish means it almost 'melts' flat on your nail, even if you don't apply perfectly. One important thin to note is you must use a topcoat or I find they almost rub off at the end. I am constantly recommending these polishes to my friends!

After seeing this product debut at my local Farmers the nail polish enthusiast inside me decided that I had to try at least one of these colours. The first two colours I purchased were numbers 030 (Beginners Luck, Pearl pink) & 510 (Sure Thing, White). Whenever I buy white in any nail polish brand I always have an issue with the nail polish being 'gluggy' and not applying evenly at all, however with one coat of this polish the outcome was already incredibly smooth, opaque and even. After loving the first two polishes so much I decided to go get a few more, Numbers 100 (Cardshark, Baby pink), 420(Winning Streak, Lilac), 540 (Checkmate, Nude) & 010 (The Diamond Topcoat). All of these polishes held up the high expectations i had, and by adding the diamond topcoat they gave the appearance of a gel manicure. I have found the polishes can last almost a week without any chipping. The polish is easily removable with nail polish remover, leaves no stains on the nails and also seems to fill in some ridges I have in the nails also. I would definitely recommend these nail polishes to anyone

I love this product. I like to use gel polish and this is one in my collection. Good choice of colours for any seasons. I find it lasts about a week or just over for me. A great product for those who want a quick gel solution without the UV light.

I got a whole bunch of makeup for xmas this year including four of these amazing polishes. I got lady luck, beginner luck, pocket aces as well as the diamond top coat. I havent seen these in shops like my farmers but ive heard all the praise. So i was super excited when i ripped up the wrapping papwr and found these. Picked a sunny spot two days ago to try out lady luck. The application was so smooth and there was no streaks at all. Two coats gave a really vivid color. When that droed, I applied two coats of diamond top coat becauses I wanted it to be extra durable amd glossy looking. Im loving the finish and it looks really professional, the shine is amazing and I think its perfect for the festive season. Havent had any chips or scratches yet but looking at ny fingers now i think my left index finger got a tiny dent, probably from me touching it to see if its dried yet(it wasnt). Im reallyimpressed as i use my hands alot doing house work, crafting and playing the piano which usually ruins my nails pretty fast.

Ok so obsessive would be a good word to descibe me when it comes to my nails. I use a proper UV gel base for my manicure as my nails are thin and brittle and the gel gives me the strength I need However I am not a fan of UV gel polishes overall so I just do that one step. This is where my LOVE for the Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy polishes come in. I like to change my nail colour every couple of days which I can do with these. Most of them are one coat wonders and resist chipping awesomely. I can just paint on the older colour quite happily to get a fresh new look which dries while I send out a few emails. I have most of the collection and I really have nothing bad to say about any of them. If you are time poor but love a good mani these are a product I could recommend all day long!

Normally I chip nails within hours of applying polish, so when I saw Revlon's new line of seemingly invincibly polish, I was sceptical but I HAD to try it. Application was simple, the formula was a little thinner than I'm used to, but only two coats of colour were required, and the thinner polish meant it dried faster too. Among other difficulties I have with painting my nails, I tend to bump top coats before they dry, ruining the smooth finish I want. As to be expected, I did this with the gel envy diamond top coat, but like some sort of cosmetic miracle, it almost completely smoothed itself out as it dried! Wear time is good, I work in retail, and as such work can get quite hands on when unpacking stock and such. If I haven't chipped a nail by my next work shift, then I'll definitely chip it at work. No longer an issue it seems, with the diamond top coat to the rescue, not a chip or crack in sight after 5 days (new personal best for me)! I have a feeling regrowth will be more of a problem for me now. Thank you Revlon, you have given a bare-nailed girl hope in this nail coloured world.