You may remember a couple of weeks ago I wrote about my desire to find a totally safe (well, as safe as it gets) nail polish. Initially a quest to find a non-toxic polish, safe enough for my daughter to use in the future, I have discovered there are certainly some benefits to a water-based polish...
Snails Nail Polish from Safe Nails
I recently purchased a couple of bottles of Snails as part of my first foray into non-toxic and child friendly nail polish. I chose Snails over the other non-toxic brands on the market for two main reasons; firstly their fashion forward approach to colour and secondly (and most importantly) their products contained the fewest and least toxic ingredients - never a bad thing in my mind.
After the initial (and somewhat drawn out) procrastination over which colours to purchase, I plumped for Lollipop; a not quite matte coral-like shade and Raspberry Pie; a beautiful glossy purple shot through with a slight touch of irridesence.
Both shades look great on the nail: Lollipop has a real summery, tropical feel to it, whilst Raspberry Pie (possibly my favourite of the two) is a fun pink toned purple that is perfectly inkeeping with this years Pantone colour - Radiant Orchid.
Both shades look great on the nail: Lollipop has a real summery, tropical feel to it, whilst Raspberry Pie (possibly my favourite of the two) is a fun pink toned purple that is perfectly inkeeping with this years Pantone colour - Radiant Orchid.
There are eighteen colours in the Snails range and I am sure you will agree why it took me so long to choose my shades when you take a look. With such an array, I have already compiled a list of the shades I want to purchase next - Frog Prince (a pale green), Twinkle Dust (a shimmering gold/orange) and Black Beauty (the name says it all).
The polish goes on easily and although the coverage is pretty opaque with just one coat, I found two coats gave a great finish.
Unlike conventional nail polishes, Snails thankfully doesn't have that eye wateringly pungent chemical smell. There is most definitely a slight artificial scent but it is hard to put your finger on what it actually smells of - possibly slightly plastic-y, slightly sweet but not particularly unpleasant.
I tend to think that the fewer ingredients a product has the better and this polish has just three - not bad for a traditionally chemical fuelled product! Admittedly the water-based formulation doesn't have the longevity of wear of conventional brands and as I mentioned before, the merest hint of contact with water or a wet wipe and the colour begins to work its way off, so stay away from those taps!
Unlike conventional nail polishes, Snails thankfully doesn't have that eye wateringly pungent chemical smell. There is most definitely a slight artificial scent but it is hard to put your finger on what it actually smells of - possibly slightly plastic-y, slightly sweet but not particularly unpleasant.
I tend to think that the fewer ingredients a product has the better and this polish has just three - not bad for a traditionally chemical fuelled product! Admittedly the water-based formulation doesn't have the longevity of wear of conventional brands and as I mentioned before, the merest hint of contact with water or a wet wipe and the colour begins to work its way off, so stay away from those taps!
On the flip side the water soluble formulation can also been seen as a positive, as parents, Costumers or indeed anyone clumsy will appreciate the fact that the polish will easily wash out of clothing and apparently carpets (although having wood floors means that I haven't actually put this to the test).
As I mentioned in my initial post, I have realised what a fantastic addition to my nail kit water based polishes would be; the perfect product for quick changes to the nails on photo and fashion shoots when time is of the essence.
Now which colour shall I go for next..?
Now which colour shall I go for next..?
Priced at around the £7.00 mark and available online from Henna Herbals and in store at Milo et Mimi.
Snails (Safe-Nails)was founded in 3011 by mother of two Jeanette Sklivanou. Designed specifically with children and mums-to-be in mind, Snails produce a range of French made nail products that are water-based, stain free and non-toxic.
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