Manicure Monday: Ciate in Plastic Fantastic

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

For this post, it is a repeat of Ciate in Plastic Fantastic that I reviewed in August 2015.

Here's a closer look at the packaging. I could not find it on the Ciate website. It's either sold out or discontinued. I'm guessing it's discontinued.

Here's a closer look at the color. The color is darker on the nails than from the bottle.

Here's a closer look at the brush. Compared to OPI brush, the width is slightly thinner but the length is the same. I would say the width is in-between thin to medium.

I applied OPI Nail Envy in Original, Madam Glam Gelementary Gel-Like Base Coat, two coats of Ciate in Plastic Fantastic, and topped all the nails with Essie Good To Go Top Coat. I also apologize for the bad quality picture. It was taken on the day when we had a strong fire close by. It took over the skies and this was the best I could get.

Now for my overall opinion... First of all, the width of the brush is on the thinner side than I like. Even though it's on the thinner side, it's actually doable. I just did not wipe the brush inside the bottle before using. It applied nicely and spread easily. It also was easy to paint around the cuticles and sides. Secondly, I like the packaging. I love the cute bow on the bottle. It adds a cuteness to the packaging. With that said, it's well-made and sturdy. It's made out of thick glass. The top is also sturdy. I can feel a tight seal when I open and close the top. I cannot see it open or break unless you are rough with the packaging. For this reason, it's travel-friendly. It's easy to throw in your purse, bag, and even your pocket. It's also easy to hold with one hand. Third, the consistency is creamy and on the medium. It's not too thick that it's hard to apply. It's also not too thin that it runs everywhere. It's a good consistency and you can take your time with painting. It will not get thick with usage. With that said, it's easy to use. It goes on smoothly, and there are no streaking and bubbles. Fourth, the color is a dark maroon. It's a great fall and winter color. It's also a good transition color from summer to fall. I really like the transition. It's preparing me for fall. Pigmentation-wise it's up there. It's pretty pigmented. Two coats were good enough for my skin tone. Lastly, I saw shrinkage on the third day. Other than that, I did not see anymore shrinkage. There were no chipping whatsoever. I'm glad I got this polish. I really am enjoying it and also got compliments.

Would repurchase: Yes.

Rating:  4/5 Tobey's Paws

Other Ciate products reviewed/swatch:

Liquid Velvet Matte Lip Slick
Bitter Sweet
Nail Polishes
Candy Floss
Hopscotch
Hutch

Plastic Fantastic

Spinning Teacup

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