Manicure Monday: Formula X in Atom + Eve

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is given to me. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.

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Beginning of February, 2014, I hung out with Beautzy and she gave me a Christmas gift.

I got Formula X The X Look and Make Up For Ever Wild & Chic Eye Shadow Palette. For this post, I will focus on one of the nail polishes from Formula X The X Look.

Product Review: Formula X For Sephora The X Look/ Lusters in Atom + Eve (single)

Where to purchase: Sephora and online at sephora.com
Price: $13 for the kit (5 mL/ 0.16 fl oz) / $12.50 for 0.4 fl oz (single)

Made in UK

Description from the box: FORMULA X stands behind effortless nail art. This season's X LOOK-a ring finger manicure-gives you a simple way to play combining four chic and sparkling nail colors with two variations of ring finger nail appliques. With nails like these, all eyes will be on you. (NOTE: ASAP Lacquer Nail Art Nail Appliques are for one time use only.)
Ingredients:

Click on the picture to see the original size.
Thoughts: When I opened my gift, I was stoked to see Formula X nail polishes. I've been wanting to try them and given this, it gives me an opportunity.

It comes with four nail polishes and two nail strips.

For this post, I'm focusing on the nail polish I used (Atom + Eve).

Here's a closer look at the nail polish. The website describes it as "ruby red glitter." It's very true to color and the description is also right on point.

Here's a closer look at the brush. It's on the thin side compared to OPI which I compare that as a perfect medium.

Here's how the polish looks on me. I wore 2 coats of Atom + Even and topped it off with Butter London Hardwear P.D. Quick Top Coat.

Now for my overall opinion... First of all, you can buy the kit. It's in clearance at the moment. If you don't want to buy the kit, you can get the nail polish in the full size. Secondly, I'm not too sure if the miniature nail polish's brush is the same width as the original. I hope not because I found it hard to use. I've been spoiled and got used to painting with medium width brushes, mostly OPIs. I had to dip couple of times into the nail polish to paint one nail. Other than the brushes, it applies easily and there's no streaking. I like the consistency of the product. It's not too thick and not too thin where it drips. There's also good amount of glitters and it does not fall to the bottom of the bottle. Lastly, it lasted a good 5 days before it started chipping.

Pros:
* Comes in a variety of colors.
* Consistency is on the medium, not too thick and not too thin.
* Applies easily.
* No streaking.
* Glitters are spread out and does not fall to the bottom.
* Lasted 5 days before chipping.

Cons:
* Brush is on the thin side.
* Takes effort in removing.

Would repurchase: Yes.
Rating:  4/5 Tobey's Paws

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is given to me. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.