Londontown Full Manicure Review- Press sample
Hey guys! I wanted to take a moment to share some products from Londontown today. This is a new-to-me brand, but I've certainly seen them around. Today's post is going to focus on a complete manicure system including the incredibly innovative Londontown Smudge Fix.
Hey guys! I wanted to take a moment to share some products from Londontown today. This is a new-to-me brand, but I've certainly seen them around. Today's post is going to focus on a complete manicure system including the incredibly innovative Londontown Smudge Fix.
Nail Hardener Base Coat
I can't really speak on whether or not this made my nails harder because I don't usually have weak nails. What I can say is that this made a great base coat under other Londontown colors. I would rate in as being on par with the current base coats I use. If you need an additional boost in strength this might be a good option for you. The general instructions recommend using this under any Londontown shade, or use it alone for up to seven days while adding a new coat each day.
Invisible Crown
Formula: Nice consistency
Finish: Pale pink crelly
Coverage: 2 coats
Notes: This is a bit sheer for what I generally prefer, but I think it offers a nice, clean, natural look.
Gel Genius Top Coat
Londontown Gel Genius Top Coat is a sun curing top coat (no lamp needed). I swatched this on a sunny day, so I couldn't say how well it works if you live somewhere overcast. I don't know a lot about the technology behind sun curing gel, but my guess is that it won't have the same effect without the sun's uv rays.
I used this top coat over Invisible Crown (previously swatched above). As you can see, the shade appears even softer with the top coat.
Londoner Love
Formula: Nice consistency
Finish: Bright red with orange undertones
Coverage: 1 coat
Notes: This is one of the more orange leaning reds that I own. It's quite bright and definitely different from all of the reds I own. I think I probably purchase cooler toned reds which is why this one sticks out so much.
Smudge Fix
There are two different ways to use Londontown Smudge Fix, so I picked the "for smudges" option. As you can see between the before and after photo, it does a decent job recovering from the damage. That said, I almost wonder if I should have used the instructions for minor nicks and dents. If you look at the left side of the smudged area you will notice that there is still a lump along the edge of the smudge. Smudge Fix didn't fix that lump, and a top coat didn't smooth it out. While the lump is still there, I would always pick Smudge Fix over redoing my mani. It's definitely not perfect, but it's the most innovative, and useful smudge fix product out there.
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