I've only tried one chrome before, L'Oreal Chrome Shine. That had a wonderful bottle, but the polish was just a silver that was very awkward to apply and was never very shiny. I'd heard that Push and Shove was tricky to apply, but I've seen some really good results online, so I bought it anyway. It comes with a free mini base coat, Lay Down That Base. The instructions recommend using two thin coats of Push and Shove over Lay Down That Base, with no topcoat, so that is what I did.
I like it!
Application is a little tricky. You have to be quite fast as the polish dries fairly swiftly, and it also drags and lifts if you go over the same spot twice. It's a little on the brushstrokey side too, and it shows up any lumps and bumps on your nails. When it goes on, it looks like a pretty normal silver polish. Then as it dries, it gets SO shiny!
Yes, it's not perfect. Yes, my nails aren't perfect. But look how shiny it is! While it's not as reflective as an actual mirror, or as shiny as actual chrome, or as chromey as Minx nail wraps (I still haven't tried those!), I think it's as shiny and reflective as you're probably going to get in a nail varnish.
OPI says that this polish is designed for 'one night only' wear - I believe that this chips quite quickly. I've only had it on for a couple of hours, so I'll update this tomorrow with how it's worn!
This is lush! I cant wear polishes like this as I have stupid ridged nails :( Looks great on you though!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm sure you could use a ridge filling basecoat too.
DeleteThis looks amazing. I got it the other week there and need to wear it. I was intending on buffing my nails to get rid of the ridges.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, I buffed mine a bit, and they felt really smooth, although obviously they aren't, as I can see every ridge and bump!
DeleteThis looks gorgeous on you! It looks so shiny too! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! It really is ridiculously shiny!
DeleteThis looks fabulous, I'm trying very very hard not to buy it, but I'm not sure I'll manage it.
ReplyDeletePfft, why would you try and do such a thing?
DeleteBecause I had such a monumental splurge over the festive what-have and January sales, that I really can't justify buying ANYTHING until about June. My untrieds are taking over the world.
DeleteWow!!! This is a very lovely nail color. I super like the color and how it shines. I find it classy and I think its perfect for any occasion. A must try indeed!
ReplyDeleteThanks - it's pretty isn't it?
DeleteElanor, im wondering if the effect of the polish and look of the ridges/imperfections would change if you were to sponge the coats on instead of painting like normal? I think it may reduce the strokes/imperfections etc? Let me know if you try it, would love to see the outcome! Xx
ReplyDeleteHi -I've seen people mention this on various blogs. Some say it works really well, some say it doesn't. I'm going to have to try it!
DeleteElanor, im wondering if the effect of the polish and look of the ridges/imperfections would change if you were to sponge the coats on instead of painting like normal? I think it may reduce the strokes/imperfections etc? Let me know if you try it, would love to see the outcome! Xx
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