Made From Beauty Models Own Mint Icing Nail Polish CoverI’m back again with another summer nail polish shade. If you saw my Essie Fiji post, you’ll know I’m a big fan of shades that really enhance a tan and make your hands look extra bronze at this time of year.

So when I saw this Models Own shade; Mint Icing, I couldn’t pass it up.

Despite being a complete nail polish addict, I’ve never actually used any Models Own polishes. So I was quite excited to try out the formula for the first time.

Mint Icing is part of Models Own ‘Icing Collection’ a mash up of five beautiful pastel shades released for Spring 2015, and even come in adorable limited edition frosted glass packaging.

Made From Beauty Models Own Mint Icing Nail Polish

The colour is a gorgeous mint green with a touch of blue. It enhanced the tan on my hands beautifully, making them appear healthier and cuter. The shade really reminds me of the Tiffany blue and with just a tiny bit more blue would have really resembled the famous jewelers luxurious boxes. I’m thinking for my next manicure with this shade I might top it with my OPI Matte Top Coat to get the full Tiffany effect.

Made From Beauty Models Own Mint Icing Nail Polish On the Nails

I was surprised to find that the brush wasn’t curved like a lot of nail polishes on the market. I get that this is more in line with professional polishes used in salons, but I must admit it took me a while to get used to the old style applicator.

Made From Beauty Models Own Mint Icing Nail Polish Brush

I also wasn’t wowed by the formula, which was a bit of a let down, considering I’ve heard a lot of good things about the brand. It applied a little streaky as it was thinner than other formulas I’ve used and took four coats to build up the colour.

Made From Beauty Models Own Mint Icing Nail Polish On the Nails Flat

Those grumbles about the formula aside, I must say it lasted very well on my nails. Maybe because I had taken the time to build up thin coats, or there’s something special about this polish, but it lasted just over a week on my nails with minimal chipping – pretty good going!

Have you tried any Models Own polishes? I’d love to know your favourite shades, let me know in the comments below!

Sam

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