LONDONTOWN Illuminating Nail Concealer - Sheer Brightening Nail Polish & Strengthener for Yellowing, Damaged or Discolored Nails, Natural Nail Perfector, 21+ Free, 0.4 Fl Oz

I have been an OPI Infinite Shine system (base, 2 coats color, top coat) girl for years! It wears up to 14 days if you use the three part system and looks like a gel manicure. But, I have stopped using the OPI product due to (a) you need all three parts for it to wear well, (b) it takes forever to dry, (c) the base and top coat are not compatible with Essie, and (d) dries my nails out making them brittle and prone to stress fractures. Since switching to the Londontown Kur Nail Veil (pink) my nails do not fracture. I have one product and apply only 3 coats. The pink is very “clean girl” or “soap nails” in color, and has a very slight lavender undertone. It’s a beautiful, sheer, nude pink with a cool undertone. If you like Essie’s Mademoiselle color, the pink nail veil is very similar, I update my manicure to every 7 days due to outgrowth at the cuticle, but this polish lasts as long as 16 days if I need it to do so, such as when traveling. It doesn’t peel or chip as long as your nails are completely dry, there is not oil/lotion/soap residue on your nails, you use thin coats and let them dry at least 20 minutes between coats. I put on a good on-demand show or movie, or podcast and do my nails. I also wear gloves when washing dishes or cleaning to keep my hands and nails from water. I have nice nails to begin with, but this polish made them even better. I am already a repeat buyer and will keep buying!

Welp. I found my new go-to polish with the PINK illuminating nail concealer. I tried both the milky and the pink, and my fave is the pink. The milky doesn’t look yellow per se, but if I hold them up against the light, there’s definitely more of a yellow tone over time with the milky. My old go-to was the Essie Gel Couture in the twisty bottle in color 40 Fairy Tailor (not actually gel, but “gel like”) which is also an excellent polish, but this one is better. It lasts a little bit longer and looks nicer for longer. And unlike the Essie one, it doesn’t yellow in the sun at the end of its life span, nor does it get thick in the bottle as quickly. I’ll take a video to show you the viscosity and amount after 3 months. This polish is beautiful. Easy to apply with a great brush that I can do 1-2 strokes for the whole nail. Gives you that extra touch that makes you feel polished even when you’re not put together. It dries quickly. I still use my Essie Gel Couture top coat which works wonderfully. I get about 8-10 days out of it when I wipe my nails with rubbing alcohol before painting. The polish nor my routine with the rubbing alcohol does not make my nails less healthy. In fact, keeping them polished protects them and makes them so much less likely to split, which is my main problem (my nails can split down below where I would normally clip and they also split lengthwise along the nail itself almost like I can peel the top layer off). But I really knew I needed to re-purchase this one when I looked at when I had last purchased it which was 3 months prior. I did my nails with ONLY this polish, two coats each time, every 8 days or so. So it was well worth the $20. I could still get a couple manis out of that bottle probably but I just like fresh bottles so much better and since I don’t get them professionally done, I indulge in the fresh bottle.

I normally don’t wear nail polish as I’m too hard on my hands and don’t like most colors on me. This polish is great! Very subtle color, makes your nails look finished even if not a professional manicure. Easy to apply.

I am sharing my experience with this polish. I was skeptical after reading the reviews about it chipping and peeling, but I tried it anyway. I applied two coats and went about my usual stuff. I scoured tubs and sinks with powdered cleanser, I polished stainless steel pans with powdered cleanser, I opened multiple boxes and removed labels. I did not wear gloves or avoid using my nails. Not a chip or scratch anywhere. Tonight, I removed the polish to redo my nails and discovered that my nails had improved immensely. They look like I never had an issues, and I did have some. I am ordering another color. Best nail product I’ve ever used-and I am 73 years old! It also looks very classy! I am amending this review- I forgot to say that I had this polish on for an entire week before removing it.

If you’re like me and care about ingredients and stuff like that I included the Yuka app rating. Even though I don’t like that the ingredients aren’t the best, I’m still keeping it cause the quality is excellent and it’s exactly what I want. I do dishes and cook and clean daily so I wanted a protective coat on my nails that wasn’t just transparent and I didn’t want to bother with gel or acrylics. This is a great option if you want something low maintenance that still makes your nails look pretty. I used a clear base coat and applied just one coat of the pink nail concealer (pictured). That’s all I needed. It takes about 6 minutes to dry but I wouldn’t put pressure on them for at least 20 mins just to be sure. For example, I put oven gloves on 5 mins after and they all got a slight textured pattern on them. The smell is pretty strong too so I’d suggest opening a window when using this if you’re sensitive. The colour looks great though and it hasn’t chipped or peeled. I think it helps keep my nails strong too. I think this polish has a steep price tag for such a small bottle, but if you’re like me and do your nails at home then I think it’s worth it.

Pros: - LONG lasting (6+ days with top coat) - customizable (can add layers for opaque color) - doesn’t damage or discolor nails - great as a base coat for other polishes Cons: - hard to remove - bottle doesn’t last long when you use multiple layers This has become my staple daily nail polish. It lasts longer than any other regular nail polish I’ve tried (regular meaning not gel or others that need cured). I’ve used this several times and it consistently lasts 6+ days without a touch up. I usually add 2-3 layers depending on how opaque I want it to be. 1 layer is really sheer and very natural, which also looks great but I usually do more than 1. I’ve tried the original, pink and bubble. I much prefer the pink (it’s a VERY light pink shade, more pinkish white with more than 1 layer). This is a great daily shade or a great base coat for other polishes. I also want to add that I haven’t tried it without a top coat. I always use a top coat but this polish still lasts longer comparatively. I usually use OPI and get around 4 days before I need a touch up on the edges or complete redo. This easily lasts twice as long. My holy grail top is Esse Gel Couture Quick Dry Top Coat - which you can also grab on Amazon and it doesn’t need cured despite “gel” being in the title. Pictures show the last time I used it. (I painted them quickly so not my best work lol but I always forget to take pics for a review). I show it over 8 days and now my edges are starting to wear away. I will also say that it’s a bit hard to take off and find that I often need to use acetone first, which I don’t love bc it’s drying, but I just follow with a nourishing remover and use lotion or cuticle oil so my nails don’t dry out.

I’m not a person who wears a lot of nail polish, but I felt like I needed to have something on my nails to look more professional, especially as I age. I had hoped this polish would help me avoid repeated expensive and time-consuming trips to the salon. While the polish is absolutely beautiful and gives me the exact look that I was hoping for, I can’t get it off my nails without going to the salon. So it kind of defeats the purpose for me personally. I’ve tried regular nail polish remover, acetone, and the home remedies like baking soda and toothpaste, and all they do is wear it down a little bit. I’ve tried the trick of wrapping my fingernails up in aluminum foil, too. It just won’t completely come off without the assistance of a nail tech. I’m now lopping extra layers on until I can get back to the salon. This is the second time I’ve used the nail polish and not been able to get it off my fingernails till I made a trip to a salon. So, really beautiful if you need a fast fix for bare nails, or a look that’s polished without looking overdone. But if you’re looking for an ongoing salon escape, you might want to go to Walgreens or CVS and purchase a cheap white polish that you can take off whenever you’re ready to.

I WAS LOOKING FOR A PINK-LANDER COLOR THAT IS SOMEWHAT SHEER IN TONE. WELL, AFTER TRYING SEVERAL POLISHES (ALL NON-TOXIC) I WAS THRILLED TO COME UPON THIS ONE. IT CANCELS OUT ANY YELLOW IN YOU NAILS WHILE GIVING A HEALTHY PINK-ISH LAVENDER SHINE. SO PRETTY. I KNOW THIS WILL BECOME MY GO-TOO COLOR, IT'S ABSOLUTELY STUNNING & A BIT HOLOGRAPHIC. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING THAT IS ELEGANT, UNDERSTATED AND JUST MAKES YOUR NAILS LOOK HEALTHY, THIS IS IT. ♥️ MY PHOTOS SHOW 2 COATS WITH BASE AND TOP COATS. 💎♥️💎