Hello my Beauties,
how was your weekend?
Tonight i’m sharing with you a quick Nail Of The Week, with a short review and swatches.
You know what a big hype the sand style polishes made in the past month’s. Not only high-end brands came out with the textured polishes, or Liquid Sand, as they are also called, but also drugstore lines seem to jump on the trend train.
A few weeks ago the german brand P2 announced the launch of their sand style polish collection.
And as you imagine, i was very excited to get one of those to try.
What i’m wearing today is the P2 Sand Style in Nr. 060 strict.
Color & Finish: It’s a dark, sparkly purple-ish silver with small and big hex glitter. The finish is gravelly and matte, but because of all the glitter, it still looks sparkly. (I hope it makes sense…)
Application & Opacity: Not streaky at all. Already one coat gives a really nice look, but it’s still a little too light. To make sure it’s an even surface, i would always apply the second coat, to also make the color more luscious. (As it also says on the bottle.)
Drying time: The polish didn’t take long at all to dry. After the first coat i probably waited 4-5 minutes and then applied the second one. After 10 minutes it was completely dry.
Price: 11ml coast 1,95 € in the local drugstore. (I’d say, not a bad price at all.)
I have to say, i’m quite pleased with the look of the polish on my hands. I will also admit, that the finish feels very unusual and i might be putting a clear polish on tomorrow, but i will definitely give it a try and wear this sand style polish by itself first.
It’s a really wearable color, even if it has so many sparkles and has therefore a fancy side to it.
Now i’m just curious how easy it’s going to be to get this polish of my nails again. Keep your fingers crossed, it’s easier than the regular glitter polishes…
How do you like the color and the look of sand style polishes in general? Have you tried any yet? Let me know.
Until next time – stay beautiful.
March 17, 2013 at 10:44 pm
So pretty! Love it
How many shades are there in this collection? I’d love to add a red textured polish to my stash (together with this one of course!) :p
March 17, 2013 at 10:45 pm
Don’t worry darling, i had already something in mind for YOU :* Stay tuned
March 17, 2013 at 11:03 pm
*jump jump jump* Whieeee
March 17, 2013 at 10:47 pm
As far as i know, they brought 6 of them out.
March 17, 2013 at 11:40 pm
I absolutely love your nails – super duper glam! Just imagine how sexy they would look against a patent or jewel encrusted clutch bag!
Stay beautiful hun,
LiLi Xx
March 17, 2013 at 11:50 pm
Lili, you are so weet. Thank you so much
I’m getting used to the feel of this texture. It’s really fun to wear so far.
xoxo
March 17, 2013 at 11:48 pm
Sooooo pretty – i love the second golden shade xxx
March 17, 2013 at 11:52 pm
Thank you Natasha. Actually the funny thing is that it’s one and the same color. The second pic was simply taken without flash
See-it can be so different. 
March 18, 2013 at 12:51 am
What an interesting texture!
March 18, 2013 at 7:29 am
It really is, can’t stop touching it myself…lol Have you tried anything similar?
March 19, 2013 at 2:33 am
The closest would probably be a glitter polish, but then I’d keep touching it and it’d end up peeling. I’m definitely curious to try!
March 19, 2013 at 3:48 pm
well i have to tell you, i keep touching my nails too, just because the feel is that different. So far the wearing has been great, nothing has chipped or cracked yet.
March 18, 2013 at 3:33 am
I love it! Looks very sparkly
March 18, 2013 at 7:31 am
For sure, but it’s really wearable at the same time – looks a bit grey-ish silvery in the day light.
March 18, 2013 at 9:04 am
I think the colour suits you a lot and it seems lovely! <3 Red one will definetely get my attention.
What were the other colours, dear?
March 18, 2013 at 3:52 pm
Thank you dear. I think the had a pearly rose, a fuxia pink, a burgundy, red, dark blue and the one im wearing in silver.
March 20, 2013 at 10:09 am
Sounds fantastic!
March 18, 2013 at 10:36 am
they look gorgeous!
March 18, 2013 at 3:48 pm
Thank you, i like the look as well.
March 18, 2013 at 4:10 pm
Oh this looks so pretty, need to ask someone to bring it when the go to germany
March 18, 2013 at 4:12 pm
I guess many drugstore brands are going to bring out this kind of polishes. Just keep your eyes open
March 18, 2013 at 4:32 pm
Ye but I haven’t even seen any drugstore brands here :/
March 18, 2013 at 6:07 pm
maybe not yet…
March 18, 2013 at 4:15 pm
Ah, I really need to try out a liquid sand polish! I see them everywhere, but I just haven’t gotten around to buying one
These are gorgeous!
March 18, 2013 at 6:03 pm
oh yes dear, pls do that and let me know how liquid sand was – you do mean the one by OPI right?
March 18, 2013 at 7:34 pm
Yup, those are the ones!
March 19, 2013 at 4:16 am
I bought a gorgeous blue OPI Liquid Sand today
March 18, 2013 at 4:19 pm
I love the colour on you. I’m all for these sand texture polishes. It’s an easy way to create a quick nail art look for cheap. I’ve tried a few myself and they last around a week-no chipping but removal was as bad as glitter removal 😞
March 18, 2013 at 6:07 pm
oh i well thats what i thought – will have the pleasure to try the removal soon
March 19, 2013 at 3:14 am
Luchessa, I love the textured, matte polish. I have 2 of the OPI liquid sands and 2 of the Zoya Pixie Dust. The OPI shades take a bit more effort to remove, but it isn’t anywhere as difficult as removing a glitter polish. The Zoya comes right off. I end up touching these so much that I lose some of the texture off the top. I jumped right on that trend train!
March 19, 2013 at 3:49 pm
This still remains to be seen for me. im very curious how easy that polish is going to come up. Keep your fingers crossed for me
March 19, 2013 at 3:51 pm
These look good! I haven’t tried sand polishes, but they look interesting. I typically like glossy colours and chunky glitter. For the sand style, a graphite shade would be so, so cool.
March 19, 2013 at 3:52 pm
You should def try this texure, it’s a lot of fun, that’s for sure and a nice eye catcher.
March 19, 2013 at 3:54 pm
I imagine a green shade would produce a “grassy” effect – perfect for Mother Nature-loving folks like me!
March 19, 2013 at 4:24 pm
I think i only seena blue and purple one…if you find a green one – try it and let me know how it looks
March 20, 2013 at 6:19 pm
That one is definitely my kind of polish. Is it easy to take off too?
March 20, 2013 at 6:23 pm
Thanks for stopping by. It’s a great color, i really like it too.
I will be able to tell how easy it was, after i tried it. Still wearing the polish today.
March 23, 2013 at 11:50 am
…and….?! I am pretty sure you have changed the color by now
March 30, 2013 at 12:15 pm
Hi JLe, just wanted to tell you the results:
Hope that helped.
Taking off the polish was definitelly a little more difficult, than the conventional ones, but for sure easier than the typical glitter polishes.
I used polish remover with aceton (i guess it works faster) & double as much cotton pads.
But my nails were not damaged or anything afterwards. So if you see some sand polishes in your area, you can go ahead a dn try!
March 22, 2013 at 11:33 pm
OH MY GOD! this is freaking stunning! i love it!
March 22, 2013 at 11:36 pm
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