Time for another disappointing product review! I rarely write bad reviews because I do research products a lot before I buy them, but this is one that didn't live up to its hype. It's the Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover. This sounded like the perfect solution for someone like me who is lazy when it comes to nail polish. I hate applying it and I hate removing it because it's messy and nail polish remover stinks. It's basically a pot of nail polish remover filled with sponge which has a hole through it, so you pop your finger in, swirl it round for a second and remove it - ta da, free of nail polish! Except for it doesn't take 1 second, it doesn't even take 5 seconds. It might just be me, but I end up having to swirl my finger for a good 10 seconds, take it out, have to swirl it again and by then it's usually removed the nail polish. Definitely not a magic 1-second remover, then. I'd say it takes me about the same amount of time, perhaps even longer, using this as it does using good old cotton pads and a bottle of remover. As for glitter polish, do not even attempt to remove it with this. Not sure if you can see in the photo, but the glitter got caught on the foam and ripped it a little. That might be my fault, as I didn't know how difficult glitter was to remove so maybe I shouldn't have attempted it with this.
It leaves a nice-ish smell after the remover has dried, and it leaves my nails somewhat nourished but it makes them feel so greasy that I have to go and wash my hands 3 times to get rid of the greasiness. I'm not a fan! I think if Bourjois had marketed this as a 10-second per nail remover, then I might be able to get past it and like the stuff. But saying it's a "magic 1-second nail polish remover" is ridiculous. I'd love to hear from you guys on this one, though! Have you tried this and, if so, what did you think?
I have tried this & its in my empties for next month - I wasn't massively impressed. I wont repurchase it either. I will stick to good old fashioned cotton wool& nail polish remover
ReplyDeleteSame, cheaper that way too! xx
DeleteI really liked this and have already repurchased!
ReplyDeleteSophierosehearts x
Glad you like it. :) xx
DeleteIt takes me about the same amount of time as you, but it works on glitter for me! I like it, but it's not as amazing as everyone says. xo
ReplyDeleteAh really? I have only tried it with one chunky glitter coat. I think that's why I was disappointed as it was so hyped up and I thought it was going to be AMAZING. xx
Deleteaww its a shame you don't like this :( i'm yet to try it as i think its abit pricey!
ReplyDeleteL x
It really is. I think there are cheaper versions in Bodycare, etc. xx
DeleteI've been thinking of trying this but I always think it's a little bit pricey. Glad I've not bought it, I think I'll be sticking to regular nail polish remover!
ReplyDeleteJennie xo | sailorjennie.com
It is, especially for what it is. xx
DeleteI was quite disappointed with this too! I used it to remove glitter polish, and the next time I went to use it, I ended up with bits of glitter all over my hands!! x
ReplyDeleteYes! Haha I tried removing glitter polish with it WEEKS ago and I still end up covered in glitter when I use it now. Annoying! xx
DeleteI wouldn't pay loads but I got a cheap brand one from the pound shop and was amazed by the results! It look exactly the same as the bourjois one but it did have the usual nail polish remover smell BUT it did remove my polish in just one swipe though not as good on glitter polish. So good for £1 and I won't be looking back :) xx
ReplyDeleteYeah, I've seen a few cheaper versions! They're probably worth the money, I was just disappointed in this one as I've read so many great things about it. xx
DeleteI have seen this in a review before and think I might just have to pick one up :)
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I'd try and find a cheaper one if you can, they do the same job! xx
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