Friday, February 14, 2014

Daisy DUO Soak Off Gel Polish Review: Part 1

Press Sample

Hello Loves.  I apologize for the delayed post.  We don’t get snow often in Georgia, so when it does happen we take a break to build snowmen and have snowball fights before it quickly melts away.  So I’m a little behind my posting schedule, but I’m sure you’ll agree that this one is well worth the wait!

Daisy Duo Soak Off Gel Polish Review

Did you know that Daisy recently released a new line called Daisy Duo Soak Off Gel Polish?  Ester’s Nail Center was kind enough to send me a few to review for you.   As you can guess from the name, Daisy DUOs come with a matching regular nail polish.  Guess what?  They actually match!  The RNPs also apply like a dream.  I didn’t swatch those for you since they are identical in color to the gel, but I am truly impressed.

This new gel formula has a built in base coat so that all you need is the color and top coat.  This all-in-one type formula seems to be gaining popularity in gel polish, and I personally love the trend.  Not only does it allow for a faster manicure, but the lack of an additional base coat leads to a thinner coating of gel on the nail.  I don’t know about y’all, but a thick gel coating on the nail drives me nuts.  Ever try to pick up a stamping plate on a smooth surface with thick nails?  It is comical to say the least.  ;)

I received three colors from the Daisy DUO line.  Sweet Romance, Forgotten Pink, and Island Oasis.  I’m going to show you Sweet Romance and Forgotten Pink today as the first part of my review.  Part 2 will include swatches of Island Oasis, as well as the results of my wear test and removal.

Let’s get on with the swatches, and I'll end with a few thoughts.

This gorgeous baby pink cream is Sweet Romance.  This is three thin coats (in keeping with all my swatches), but the third coat was not necessary at all.  As far as pinks go, Sweet Romance has a slightly lavender undertone, which makes it a cool toned pink.  Very classic and sweet.
Daisy DUO Soak Off Gel Polish Sweet Romance Swatch

Daisy DUO Soak Off Gel Polish Sweet Romance Swatch

Forgotten Pink is a gorgeous glitter polish with super fine, dusty pink glitter suspended in a clear base.  But that’s not all.  There’s also a nice dusting of this beautiful, iridescent glitter that flashes blue when the light hits it.  The result is a very magical yet subtle polish that is simply breath taking.  My full pictures do not do it justice.
Daisy DUO Soak Off Gel Polish Forgotten Pink Swatch

Daisy DUO Soak Off Gel Polish Forgotten Pink Swatch

Take a look at this slightly blurred close-up of the polish on my ring finger.  The iridescent blue flash glitters show up much better here.  Gorgeousness in a bottle!
Daisy DUO Soak Off Gel Polish Forgotten Pink Swatch

Here are my closing thoughts:
  • I really like how the Daisy Duos apply.  The gel is a bit thicker with a jelly-like consistency that is a bit different from other gels on the market.  This is really nice because it helps keep the gel where you place it so that it isn’t likely to pool on the first finger while you are applying it to the others.  It also glides over the nail with ease.  They also cured perfectly at the recommended 60 second cure time in my LED lamp. 
  • The color range available in this line is spectacular.  Look at all those glitters!  I’m drooling just looking at them and will definitely be adding a few more to my ever growing gel collection.
    Daisy DUO
    Photo used with permission: Credit www.EstersNC.com
Based on the samples I received, the swatch photos from Ester's Nail Center are accurate color representations of the gel.  I’m very impressed by this.  You can view larger versions of the swatch pallets above by clicking here.

That’s all for today.  I am now going to put the Daisy Duos to the ultimate right hand wear test.  Check back in a few weeks for Part 2 of this review where I will show swatches of Daisy Duo Island Oasis and report back on my wear test and removal.

~Michelle

6 comments:

  1. Very pretty colors! Thanks for the review. Is it OK to use any brand of gel top coat?

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    1. Many gel brands play well together, so I assume using any top coat will be ok. I'm testing for wear right now and used a different brand top coat since I don't have the Daisy top coat.

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  2. Hi, I am new to doing my own nails and bought the duos but the instructions are limited. Are both bottles gel or is one just a polish? Which one is which? I used the clear bottle along with a base coat and a top coat, drying 2 to 3 minites between each coat and it bubbled up a bit and smeared. What am I doing wrong? Thanks

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    1. Hi Ginger. The Duo sets come with one bottle of gel polish and one bottle of matching lacquer. The clear bottle is lacquer and the cream colored bottle is the gel polish. It sounds like you used the wrong bottle. ;)

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    2. Hi Ginger. The Duo sets come with one bottle of gel polish and one bottle of matching lacquer. The clear bottle is lacquer and the cream colored bottle is the gel polish. It sounds like you used the wrong bottle. ;)

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