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Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy Review

Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy Review
Overall rating from 71 reviews so far:
3.9/5
Would use it again?
4.1/5
Did it do what it said it would?
3.7/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
3.9/5

Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy Create salon-quality color in 30 vibrant shades with our revolutionary 2-step system. Brush on the base + color in one, and then finish with the protective ColorStay Gel Envy Diamond Top Coat™ for superior strength. Together, they create vivid color, brilliant shine and gorgeous life-resistant wear.

Website http://products.revlon.co.nz/

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Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy Review

Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy Review

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
25th August, 2014
3 members found this review useful
Better then OPI!

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

Tips: Although the nail polish still looks great without, the diamond topcoat makes the nail polish last much longer and gives the appearance of a gel nail manicure.

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kirstysays
16th September, 2014

These sound great! Thanks for the review :)

Overall rating:
5.0/5
10th November, 2014
0 members found this review useful
Revlon Colorstay

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.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
27th December, 2014
0 members found this review useful
Almost like getting it down professionally

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.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
29th April, 2015
0 members found this review useful
My need for speed dry!

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!

Tips: As with all polishes - cap the tip by running the brush over the free edge. It helps stop lifting and chipping.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
15th May, 2015
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Easy solution for a chronic nail chipper!

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.

Tips: As with any polish, you're better to apply a couple of thinner layers than lay it on too thick and risk messing it up. If you're like me and struggle to colour between the lines, Id suggest using tape or something because once this stuff is on, it doesn't peel off like some other polishes do. It does come off skin in warm water, but be careful with that as when I tried that it started to pull away from the nail as well. Other than that, this is so simple to use, even I couldn't mess it up!

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
14th July, 2015
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Yay, gel done at home

I was a bit dubious that these polishes would live up to salon quality gel but was pleasantly surprised, and I now own nearly half the colour range! ha ha.

I love the double brush for applying the polish, makes it super quick and easy to put on. Took a little practice to get the neat lines that the salons get, but I have got there now and love it. I am not too hard on my hands and found that it lasted a week, with care before chips started to show. I love how glossy the colours are, especially with the top coat.

Tips: I have found the darker colours still stain my nails though due to no separate base coat - be aware this might happen to you. Keep some lemons handy to remove the stains after you remove the polish.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
8th August, 2015
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Tough Tips

I hadn't been tempted to buy these as I was pretty happy with my old faithful polishes and had only had experienced Gel nails done in salons. I was happily surprised when a beautiful friend gifted me a stunning purple called Showtime and a Diamond top coat.

I applied this to freshly buffed and preened nails and found my first application must have been too thick as it just wouldn't dry... take two: I tried again with one single thin, yet well covered layer and allowed to dry. I didn't find the need to apply a second coat, but it does look better with two. Then after waiting a couple of minutes for it to dry I applied the Diamond top coat. It doesn't take any longer than regular polish to dry but I felt over cautious about my nails until I was certain they were hardened. Once I was sure they had set my nails were feeling a little odd, kind of tight feeling (I know that sounds odd but best way I could describe the sensation), and that settled down after a while too.

So longevity of wear.. days! 4-5 days before even the first sign of lift or wear, by day 7 I wanted to remove it and apply a new colour so off it came. I could have worn it for longer but then I might not have had the time to do my nails later in the week. It all came off pretty easily as well, just a simply nail polish remover & cotton rounds was all that I needed and came off like any ordinary lacquer. No damage to nail bed and no staining.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
4th September, 2015
0 members found this review useful
LOVE LOVE LOVE

I absolutely LOVE this product! I have almost every colour and find it so quick and easy to apply, drys in a instant which is perfect for a bust lifestyle! Also find that it takes days to chip even with working with my horse (normal polish wont even last a day)

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
1st December, 2015
0 members found this review useful
Full House

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.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
6th December, 2016
0 members found this review useful
Absolute go-to polish!

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!

Tips: Use the top coat! It makes the polish so much more durable and adds great shine as well.

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