Citrus nails

 I said I would have tested that Mavala polish duration on my nails without topcoat, and I did. It lasted only 2 days then it chipped on my index, always the first nail to go, and started showing some signs of tipwear... and I wasn't exactly stranded on a desert island neither was I forced to fight a T-rex with my bare hands, the only circumstances that would make such a short duration understandable. You see, I don't mind if a 2 euros or so Essence polish doesn't last a week, but Mavala polish are around 5 euros or more and for that I expect something more.  So I decided to add something to it...

I always wanted to try this kind of mani, and it's surprisingly easy to draw it. I used Kiko 356 (orange) and Kiko 203, that's meant to be a white for french mani so it has a small brush that comes really handy for nail art. Then one coat of topcoat.
It's certainly an eye-catching mani, and it reminds me of candy.

Mavala Orange Amazone

It's finally sunny, so have a sunlight photo of Mavala Orange Amazone. It's my first time using a Mavala polish and I borrowed this from my sister (we're both here for Easter ). It's more red than orange irl, but it's still quite beautiful. I just couldn't resist trying a brand that was new for me, and I have to say i love the brush and the formula, but it's a bit sheer. This is two coats, no topcoat.
I don't think I'd buy this, mostly because I don't wear many reds, but the brush is really good.
I will now test how long it can last without topcoat...
Should I give it a vote, I'd say B, because the quality is good but the color is nothing special.