Talonted Lex

Maybelline Color Show Midnight Taupe

Maybelline Color Show Midnight Taupe

Maybelline Color Show Midnight Taupe

I don’t have many Maybelline polishes but after trying this one I think may be getting some more. This is a nail varnish that is quite hard to describe: I’d say it’s a purple-y taupe creme polish. It is unusual as it’s quite a flat colour, in terms of depth and dimension, but is still very shiny and interesting.

This manicure was 2 coats but the polish is quite thin on application so maybe try 3 if you want to get a more opaque finish. Be careful when applying the polish – as the formula is so runny it would be easy to flood your cuticles and ruin your mani.

This is topped with Seche Vite – as always.

You can buy it HERE.

Lex

Follow:

Essie Neo Whimsical Review

Essie Neo Whimsical Review

Essie Neo Whimsical Review

Essie do pink polishes so well and this is a firm favourite in my collection: this is a very pale pastel pink with a hint of lilac. So pretty and perfect for spring-summer. It is such a flattering shade on anyone and, although it looks quite girly, it actually feels very fresh and modern.
These photos show 2 fairly generous coats of polish, topped with Essie Good To Go topcoat (which I am desperately trying to like as much as Seche Vite… but I just don’t! I’m sorry!)

You can buy this polish HERE.

Lex

Essie Neo Whimsical Review Essie Neo Whimsical Review Essie Neo Whimsical Review

Follow:

OPI Lights Of Emerald City

OPI Lights Of Emerald City

OPI Lights Of Emerald City

This beautiful beast is one of my recent birthday polishes and I absolutely adore it – it is like nothing else I own (which is pretty hard work with so many polishes!)

View Post

Follow:

Kiko 244 Dark Plum Red

Kiko 244 Dark Plum Red

Kiko 244 Dark Plum Red

Today’s manicure is Kiko’s yummy, squishy jelly polish, the exotically named ‘244’ (!). This is a dramatic, dark purple – almost black. I was pleasantly surprised that this applied perfectly in two coats, which is unusual for a jelly polish to be so pigmented and not to leave bald spots.

Kiko are rapidly becoming one of my favourite polishes, although I found out recently that they are a lot more expensive in the UK than elsewhere in Europe… who’s up for a trip to Italy to stock up? You can buy them online HERE.

Lex

Kiko 244 Dark Plum Red Kiko 244 Dark Plum Red Kiko 244 Dark Plum Red Kiko 244 Dark Plum Red

Follow:

OPI Vant To Bite My Neck

OPI Vant To Bite My Neck

OPI Vant To Bite My Neck

This is another polish from OPI’s recent ‘Euro Centrale’ collection. It’s a striking aubergine purple creme. This could have been a one coater if I’d been more careful, but as is it took 2 thin coats. It also dried to a really high shine, but I am now too lazy to wait for nail polish to dry so I topped it with Seche Vite!

You can buy this polish HERE. You can see my reviews of the other polishes from this collection here: Polka.com, I Saw…U Saw…We Saw…Warsaw, Eurso Euro, My Paprika Is Hotter Than Yours and You’re Such A Budapest.

Lex

OPI Vant To Bite My Neck OPI Vant To Bite My Neck OPI Vant To Bite My Neck

 

Follow:

Welcome to Talonted Lex, the go-to online destination for anyone seeking guidance and inspiration on managing rosacea.

From rosacea skincare tips and sensitive skin makeup tutorials to lifestyle adjustments for rosacea relief. Whether you’re looking for the best rosacea treatments, gentle skincare routines, or just a supportive community that understands your skin concerns, Talonted Lex is your ultimate guide.

Where to next?