This Summer's new Dior nail polish collection "Electric Tropics" consists of 2 fluorescent sets : the Catwalk Duos, Aloha and Paradise.
I already reviewed Aloha and today I have Paradise for review.
I already reviewed Aloha and today I have Paradise for review.
The Catwalk Duo Set includes a nail polish and a glossy, fast drying glossy topcoat.
Paradise isn't your typical neon, it's more of a fluorescent pen pink. It dries to a satin finish and has some very small (shimmer? fluorescent?) particles. In terms of formula, I was very disappointed, it was goopy, not unmanageably goopy but definitely not Dior's usal standard. It was also very sheer with a noticiable VNL (Visible Nail Line) even at 3 coats.
Paradise isn't your typical neon, it's more of a fluorescent pen pink. It dries to a satin finish and has some very small (shimmer? fluorescent?) particles. In terms of formula, I was very disappointed, it was goopy, not unmanageably goopy but definitely not Dior's usal standard. It was also very sheer with a noticiable VNL (Visible Nail Line) even at 3 coats.
I took pictures at different stages of the manicure : 3 coats with and without topcoat but also 2 coats to show you the difference. You have to know that the VNL is more obvious in real life than in the pictures, somehow it only accurately translated on my index finger, o_O
On the other hand, Paradise dried really fast, but not too fast, in order to prevent patchiness, the neons common issue; its consistency allowing you to go over the same spot if you have made some small imperfections.
The fast drying topcoat has a very watery formula, it made me think of drying drops more than of the usual thick fast drying topcoats I use, seche or posche, but it dried really fast too, and to a glossy finish.
The fast drying topcoat has a very watery formula, it made me think of drying drops more than of the usual thick fast drying topcoats I use, seche or posche, but it dried really fast too, and to a glossy finish.
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| Dior Catwalk Duo in Paradise |
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| Dior Catwalk Duo in Paradise |
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| Dior Catwalk Duo in Paradise |
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| Dior Catwalk Duo in Paradise |
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| Dior Paradise |
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| Dior Paradise with topcoat |
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| Dior Paradise with topcoat |
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| Dior Paradise 3 coats without topcoat |
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| Dior Paradise 2 coats |
Overall :
I love the color, it's a kind of soft neon but the VNL is really problematic, especially considering that the other Catwalk Duo Aloha is a one coater... I'd recommand it for pedis, short nails or with an underwear color such as white or nude.
*these products were provided to me by the manufacturer or their PR company for consideration*
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