Butter London 3 Free Lacquer
Pillar Box Red
I got this product for free from a natural/organics boutique in the color Pillar Box Red. I absolutely loved it. It seriously the perfect color red for your nails. It's a true vibrant red. Applies very easily flawlessly, and lasts. I gave this product 5 stars b/c I think it deserves 5 stars, however the only negative thought about this product would be that I noticed I'd leave red marks on paper if my nail rubbed against a surface, leaving a red colored pencil look on the paper or book I'd be reading for some reason. I don't know if its the top coat I used that wasn't Butter London, or if the color red in general tends to do that, since it;s happened with another red nail polish I used too?? I'm not sure. However I do like Butter London. I think I'll have to purchase one of their top coats next time.
Good for the price!
This is actually a really great nail polish. I have it in Primrose Hill Picnic and it's one of my most worn shades. It's opaque in 2-3 medium coats, which was a little disappointing considering the fact that it was $15. The formulation, however, is flawless. It's so smooth and the perfect thickness. It was pretty average wear, usually 2 days before i see tip wear. The color is super creamy and bright and looks great on my nails though, I always get tons of compliments on it. Although this is a good nail polish, I think I'll stick to my Essies which are cheaper and a little better quality.
Nice but hard to apply
I absolutely love the different shades they have! I know it has nothing to do with the actual polish but I think the packaging is so cute, it's sort of what drew me to it in the first place. The one thing I will say is that it's not easy to apply...the brush is way too thin, and i prefer to try and get a coat on with at least one or two swipes, but it takes way more than that. Also, I don't know if it's just me but I feel like it chips/comes off REALLY quickly...like within the first few hours even. It stinks because I love it otherwise, but I don't think it's really worth the money.
Troublesome application, but great payoff
I picked up Wallis a couple of weeks ago. It is my first polish from Butter London, so I'm not sure if it's the type of polish (lots of glitter) or if it's the "3 free" formula, but it is a total pain to apply. It does not go on smoothly at all. It's like you try and brush it on and the product just goes nowhere.
That said, when I do finally get it applied, it looks fan-tas-tic. The color is absolutely stunning.
The wear time is so-so. I'd say with a base coat and a top coat (seche vite) it lasts similarly to most other polishes, which on me is about 2 days before it starts chipping.
Butter London does have some incredibly unique colors, but at twice the price of most other drug store nail polishes, it will definitely be a special occasion purchase for me.
Worth the Money!
Let's start with the packaging. It's adorable. Butter polishes look so nice in a set and the bottles are really hard to knock over. The name is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the bottle, which I like better than when it's printed directly on the glass. The sticker is easier to read. The little rectangular cap comes off to reveal the real cap, which is small, round, and textured. Not to mention adorable. It's a bit small for me to handle with comfort, but it might be perfect for someone with smaller hands.
The colors themselves are gorgeous, but not too original. I've seen many dupes of these colors by brands that are much, MUCH cheaper. However the quality is not matched.
Butter polishes apply just like that- butter. They dry quickly (even the cremes!) and are self-leveling. The polishes are heavily pigmented, but not gloppy, like many heavily pigmented polishes.. I usually only need two thin coats.
I have to say the best part about these polishes is their smell. It's so minimal. Usually 3free products smell awful, but these are quite bearable.
These polishes also never really chip. Truthfully chipping is mostly dependent on the quality of the base coat, but even without a base coat, Butter sticks to my nails like glue. It does stain though (like any pigmented polish will).
The only problem I have with these polishes is that I find they eat top coat like crazy. I can polish my nails on a friday with a coat of Seche Vite and by monday the polish has turned a little duller. I know it's not how I treat my nails because I use many other brands, and Butter is the only one this happens with. Does anyone else have this problem?
Other than that minor setback, I think these polishes are fantastic. They're expensive, but because very few coats are needed, they last for a long time. I've never had to add any polish thinner to any of my bottles and I've had one for almost two years.
In my opinion, these are worth the money if you're serious about your nails. They're a perfect way to indulge.
Smooth like butta!
I absolutely LOVE this polish. I have read tons of reviews on it, which finally prompted me to buckle down and buy a $14 nail polish. What quality! Totally worth the buy. I bought 3 colors and the base/top coat combo pack. I just stopped wearing acrylic nails, so I needed a good quality nail polish to help me feel better about my weak nails and perhaps protect them a bit more until they grow out. Love it! Great colors, it only takes 2 coats and they dry extremely fast, which I love -- because I don't have time to sit still for 15 mins... Great find!
Hence the name
I think that this is named butter because it is smooth like butter! I love it! It goes on so nice and the colors are beautiful! This is a very high end brand, so the price is going to be high. I only buy colors that I've never seen from any other brands. I use these for special events and vacations and they stay on really nice!
COLORS ARE TO DIE FOR AND LAST LONG!
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Love This Polish!
The Butter London lacquer is great! Goes on very smooth, I love the packaging/style of the bottles....It has a strong smell but I find that it does not chip as quickly as other brands I have tried. The brush is a decent size also; while the price is high, I surely don't mind paying more for quality polish...and the fact that it's 3-Free is a plus! ^_^
Worth it!
These nail polish are pricy but I think they're worth it! The colours I have all have impeccable formula, no brush or bottle defects and look great! The colours I have are Wallis, Toff, Rosie Lee and Bluey. You can sometimes get these on sale at ultra for buy 1 get one free so you're getting them for 7 dollars each!
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