Sunday 10 January 2010

Bourjois So Laque Polish - Bleu Violet Review




I bought this polish a while back but have just decided to give it a go, i don't usually wear really dark colours.
This colour jumped out at me while shopping, i loved it! I had never seen anything like it, it is definitely a blue violet (as described!). It is a very 'moody' colour, it some lights it looks a very dark navy.



I wasn't so pleased about the consistany though, it went on very thin and sparse on the first coat. I had to put more on the brush for the second coat to get an even coverage but it ended up being quite gloopy. It didn't even out well. You can see in the first photo there are some uneven patches. I think the brush was slightly too stiff. After leaving it to dry for about 45mins, i sat on my hand and the paint had a fabric print on it! Very annoying, it does not dry well. 2 hours later and it's safe to say it has finally dried but there are some smudges. Maybe i put it on a bit too gloopy, but i had to.

It is a gorgeous colour, there is no denying that! It also has a gorgeous vinyl shine to it. I really love shiney polishes.



Do you like it? Have you tried this colour?

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23 comments:

  1. wow Imogen this colour looks gorgeous on you! I love it, i would never normally pick up colours like this but i think i will go and hunt it down! :)
    xxx

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  2. That colour is gorrrrrgeous!
    x

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  3. The colour looks gorge but I have never really been impressed with Bourjois' nail varnish, other products they do are great but not so much with the polish. x

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  4. the colour looks lovely on you. dark blues always remind me of gossip girl :)
    you should try opi drip dry drops for quick drying! i swear by them and reviewed them on my blog. xx

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  5. Wow! Super color. Truely is. Love love love ♥ It looks kinda dark blue but still violet and thats why its so nice. Got to check them out at the store tomorrow ;) xoxo

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  6. I love love love that colour!
    By the way, just letting you know Imogen, that i tagged you in blog awards post(:
    xo S

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  7. It is just such a gorgeous, vibrant color! I love it! And navy blue is so in at the moment.

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  8. I actually reviewed it myself not too long ago.
    http://evildez.blogspot.com/2010/01/bourjois-nail-polish.html

    :D!

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  9. I hate polishes that are gorgeous but don't apply or dry well :(

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  10. what an amazing shade! i wish i had somewhere nearby that sells Bourjois here in Canada, they seem to make lots of quality products.

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  11. sooo in love with that shade of blue! it screams royalty!

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  12. This is love =3 I adore the color. Beautiful nails, hon!

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  13. try the rimmel 60 second top coat for a lovely vinyl look =D

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  14. I think I will get this. I had a manicure done with a Bourjois So Laque - Prune Vinyle. It lasted ages. I do recommend China Glaze Fast Freeze to speed up drying time. it's brilliant.

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  15. I have that exact colour too. I love the colour but I hate how it applies and it takes soo long to dry. It says it's chip-free also but mine started to chip the next day!
    I definately won't be buying it again.
    x

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  16. that's such a pretty color!!!

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  17. This color is a beauty!

    Btw Thank you so much for following my blog, it means a lot to me since I love your YT vids and your blog :)
    Thanks sweetie!!!

    xoxo
    Kathy

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  18. wow looking through your blog I've been obsessed with most of these colors. when I was younger it was dark blue, and you current nude post.

    now its black, pink, baby blue lol

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  19. wow u have excellent taste in everything..i love all ur nail picks & ur extensions, shoes etc.

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  20. i have the same collection nail polish it`s too thick so i use it for my konad :))

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