Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy Review

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 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.

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.

When farmers had a sale on these I wanted to give these a try. Gel nail polishes have been a huge hit this year . I'm planning on trying out more. I got mine in a set with flat colours one top coat and one sparkle. Whats weird is that each colour seemed to have a different type of consistency and strength in colours.

These come in clear bottles so the colour is visable. I have four colours . The consistency of them is thick. But some are thin. They smell like chemicals.

The first colour I tried was a peach. Its called Jokers wild. Though the consistency of this is medium to thick I found I had to layer it on to get vibrancy of colour. It was a streaky mess.

Second colour I tried is a deep violet purple sparkle with glitter in it. Its called show time. Its quite opaque in the beginning stages of dry time but builds up into a bright colour. No streaks no mess . Excellent finish.

Third colour I have is Royal flush. Its a vibrant pink. Medium to thick coverage. I put two coats on and it was fine. Full colour but took quite a while to dry. Didn't last longer than a day and chipped.

Fourth colour is my favourite Teal. Its called Dealers Choice. This has a silver shimmer going through it. A lovely vibrant colour it held for 4 days and then it began to chip.

Overall the colours of these were great. Some were better than others. Im not sure why this happened. The consistency seemed inconsistent amongst each colour. They all had the same process of nail colouring too. Would I buy them again. I would but I would be selective with what I choose. I think they are priced high. Could be cheaper. Great packaging and brush just be wary of the consistency between colours. Drying time did take quite long.

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 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!

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 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)

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.

These are nail polishes i had to buy, after i had tried one from my friends nail polish stash. Initially, i had seen this around, and had never been tempted by them. I also used the sally hansen gel nail polishes instead, so didn't really have a reason to try another brand, but i am glad i did.

Firstly these come in an amazing range of colours and i think i have around 5 or 6 shades. The bottles are handy because you can see accurately see the colour of the nail polish. It comes in a circular based bottle, with a smooth black cylinder lid. The brush is pretty good. Its wide enough to cover my nail in a few swipes, so i like it.

My favourite thing about this nail polish is how long lasting it is, even without a top coat it last around 4 days before it starts looks bad. And when it starts looking bad, its not because the nail polish is chipping, but just because it is wearing.

After all these positives, there of course has to be something negative. Some of these shades are amazing, and two coats give amazing coverage. However some colours, such as sorbet need over 5 coats to create a non streaky look. 5 coats is a bit insane, and very time consuming, so this is why this polish 100% amazing