Now, something to care for the nails after they’ve been
damaged by all the nail polishes and removing said polishes: this is the Trend
it Up Coco Loco Caring Nail Oil!
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I’ve learned ages ago how important it truly is to keep your
nails hydrated. My nails are prone to drying out, which makes nail polishes
chip sooner, and even peel off! So I decided to start using nail oils often,
and, after many different oils, time had come to see what Trend it Up's nail
oils are like. I had a coupon that gave me a bunch of extra points on the
loyalty card, so why not try it out, right? Well then, let’s see what it’s
like!
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Packaging: a glass bottle, nothing too special. The cap is
white and quite tall. It closes extremely tightly. The sticker with information
on it does have a nice soft pink colour, but the black text is too dark for
this soft colour I think. One interesting thing is that the ingredients list is
found on the underside of the sticker, so you have to peel it off completely if
you want to read it. Basic packaging, but it doesn’t have to be extremely
extravagant or anything.
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The brush that comes with this nail oil is actually quite
nice! It’s a wide, flat brush that is more than big enough to cover the nails
with a good coating of oil. Although, it was quite rigid the first time I used
the nail oil. It softened up after a few days, it’s pretty soft now. It looks
high quality, no fraying or fall-out, even though I will admit that it does
look plasticy. It picks up a large amount of oil, though, and it applies it
incredibly evenly and thickly across the nails. Only a swipe or two and the
entire nail and cuticle are coated with nourishing oil!
This nail oil is colourless and transparent. It’s not at all
cloudy, either. I mean, is this a surprise, even??
The formula is oily... well, it is a nail oil after all. But
it doesn’t feel heavy or very greasy. It’s actually a very lightweight oil!
It’s very comfortable to wear because of how lightweight it is. It also absorbs
faster than many other nail oils, although that still is a relatively long time
objectively speaking. Best not to do anything for like 10 minutes after
applying this oil, to ensure it gets absorbed as much as possible.
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Although it isn’t a huge difference, it does seem to help
hydrate my nails, as they don’t feel as dry anymore. And they don’t feel weak
or brittle. But, since my nails have been in pretty good shape anyways, any
difference wouldn’t have been as visible as on damaged nails. Still, it keeps
my nails healthy and in good enough condition so that nail polishes don’t peel
off or chip too soon. It is also quite nourishing for my cuticles! See, my
cuticles are very often swollen and feel too sensitive, but they are much
calmer with this nail oil!
However, this nail oil isn’t particularly long-lasting as it
is prone to rubbing off on fabrics. And it’s not waterproof, so it’s best to
apply it after you’ve had a shower. I don’t mind this honestly, as it does seem
like my nails absorb it fairly quickly.
It’s also super easy to remove since it’s not at all
waterproof or water-resistant. Just one swipe with a damp cotton pad and it’s
gone.
In conclusion, certainly not the best nail oil out there,
but it’s a good one nonetheless. It’s a good nail oil to maintain the health of
the cuticles, but I fear it won’t be strong enough to actually heal any serious
dryness or splitting. This is good enough for me, as long as it helps soften my
cuticles so that they aren’t as swollen. And this it achieves with ease! It
also seems to help nail polish stay on for longer before chipping. I apply it
most days of the week before bed, so that it can fully absorb by the time I
fall asleep. Unfortunately, I seem to always smudge it off... clumsy is my
middle name. Sigh. But the little that does survive my clumsiness helps my
nails and cuticles, I honestly doubt it would be as effective if I applied it
during the day. Although, it is lightweight and comfortable enough to be worn
throughout the day, I literally cannot feel it on my nails once it absorbs!
It’s so lightweight! And the scent is just divine! It smells like fresh coconut
flesh, ahh! Not a single bit synthetic, just pure, natural coconut scent! It
kinda makes me want to have a piña colada, even though I’m a teetotaller... so
delicious! So yeah, it’s affordable and it helps nourish and hydrate cuticles,
and that’s all I was asking for! I will definitely recommend this nail oil, but
people with very dry, brittle nails may have to go find a more nourishing nail
oil.
Rating: 7.5/10
Would buy again? YES
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