Alverde

Alverde Color & Care Nail Polish [30 - Bridal Beige] Review

By Maychiri's Thoughts - May 09, 2025

The only review today, and something I did not think I would try any time soon: this is the Alverde Color & Care Nail Polish, in the shade 30/Bridal Beige!
 
 
So... when Alverde first launched these nail polishes, I was really interested in them. A blend of both colour and care? Sounds awesome... until I realised that Alverde makeup tends to, well, not be too good in quality. So I shelved it back deep into my mind. But then, I happened to have a coupon for extra points on DM's loyalty card if I bought Alverde products... hmm, if only there was something I was interested in... like this nail polish! This was a good opportunity as any to finally try it out, even though I don’t typically use much ‘natural’ cosmetics/makeup. Out of all the colours, I, predictably, chose the most boring one. This is my comfort zone, haha! I am not holding out too much hope, but let’s still check out this nail polish and see if it is actually any good!
 
 
 
Packaging: rectangular bottle that is waaay more wide than thick, so it looks amusing from the side profile. The bottle is nothing special; it just has the Alverde logo and name of this polish range in the front, in black text. Black is easier to read, but it is a bit harsh on this gentle... wait... pink? Beige? It’s like in-between the two. The back has the information sticker. The cap is dark green, as is typical for Alverde products, they really like this dark green colour. I guess it is to signify that this is a ‘natural’ nail polish? In any case, the green adds a nice bit of colour and fits very nicely with the colour of the nail polish. The cap closes extremely tightly. There’s also a little bitty sticker that says that this polish is made of at least 80% plant-based ingredients – how about that?
 
 
 

Ingredients: buckwheat (Polygonum fagopyrum) seed extract, vitamin E, zinc sulfate for nourishment. 3-free (DBP, formaldehyde, toluene). Also, diatomaceous earth and Lithothamnion calcareum extract! This ingredients list is, supposedly, 80% plant-based. It looks fairly standard to me. Though I do like the inclusion of buckwheat and zinc sulfate, to help care for the nails and make them strong. So maybe it truly is both colour and care? The scent is similar to most other nail polishes, though a bit more vinegary. It doesn’t really smell like ‘natural’ nail polishes. The expiration date is 24 months after opening.
 
 
 
Colour: while this polish appears to be light beige in the bottle, that is far from how it looks on the nails. In actuality, it is a very subtle, gentle light pink colour, not beige. It is distinctly pinkish. But a very sheer kind of pink. Also, incredibly elegant! Now, I am not going to get married any time soon, but this colour is perfect for weddings, for the bride! And it looks so good on pale skin! It is almost the same colour as my skin, but just a tad more pink, which, combined with the gloss, makes this nail polish perfect for any occasion – especially formal ones! It looks best on slightly longer nails with 2 coats; that’s how you get a glazed nails finish with this polish. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I honestly never thought this colour would be so pretty! Is it a boring colour? Absolutely, but two things can be true at the same time. That doesn’t detract from its beauty. It’s meant to be subtle. And yes, I think I would wear this colour or something similar to it on my wedding, if it ever happens, haha!
 
 
 

 
 
 
Brush: flat brush, medium-sized. The brush is actually really good! It picks up a huge amount of polish, but, even though the formula is thin, the excess needs to be tapped off. The brush applies the polish phenomenally evenly, so you really only need 2-3 swipes until it is perfectly applied. It is also very precise, so it’s not too hard to apply the polish cleanly, without having a huge mess all around the nails. The brush seems to be high quality as well. Now, this, I did not expect!
 
 
 
 
 
 
Okay, I know this is a ‘natural’ nail polish, but I did not think it would be this watery! The formula is thin and watery, but it has a hint of gelliness. This helps it avoid being runny. The formula applies super evenly, even if you aren’t trying! It also doesn’t feel goopy at any point. While I dislike the thinness, I really like how easy to use this polish is! Wow!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Uhh, one coat is completely sheer and almost colourless. It’s just glossy. I guess I get it, clear glossy nails are a popular choice for weddings. And besides, this allows the nail polish to be worn with pretty much anything. So it’s useful! And it applies completely evenly, so you could absolutely leave it like this. I, on the other hand, will apply a second coat to see what changes – if anything. Oh, things do actually change! With two coats, it is still semi-opaque, but it’s much more opaque than sheer now. I’d say that it’s about 80% opaque now. Nails have an almost glazed nail kind of look to them now, which, along with the gentle pinkish colour, looks extremely elegant! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Like, this is so incredibly elegant! And it is 100% even! I wasn’t even trying particularly hard to make it even, it just applied this way. Of course, if you wanted your nails to be completely opaque, you could add a 3rd coat – the formula is thin enough for this – but I honestly would leave it at 2. I think it looks perfect with two coats! The texture is highly glossy.
 
 
 

 
 
Longevity is actually incredible! It managed to stay without any chips for 4 days, and I wasn’t careful with my nails, I’ll tell you that! It started to chip a little bit on day 4, but I wasn’t even sure if that was damage or not because it blended with my natural nail so well. But no, it was actually a chipped off part. It chipped more on the following (and last) day, but, again, the damage was barely visible. This is great if you accidentally chip it while out somewhere, no one will know you chipped it! It also conceals scratches so well that I only notice them if I squint and look very, very closely at my nail. The scratches are tiny and shallow, and there isn’t really a whole bunch of them, so the highly glossy texture is preserved for days and days. Wow! 
 
 
 
But there has to be something bad: it can peel off if water gets under the nail polish. It becomes cloudy and has a tendency of lifting if that happens. I managed to prevent it from totally coming off by pressing down on it, but this is still a flaw. Still, if this is the only notable negative thing about the longevity, I’ll take it! Because I was expecting it to chip massively from the second day, so it having such good longevity is astonishing! It even stayed in good shape after a hair wash!
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ah, I am so happy that this nail polish is this easy to remove! Just one swipe and it is almost completely gone! And, of course, since it is such a neutral colour, no stains, either!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In conclusion, well, colour me impressed! I was preparing mentally for a lot of negativity, but, instead, I was met with do much greatness! Not everything is great, of course, but there’s more great things to say about this polish than I expected. Let’s focus on the worse things so that we can end on a positive note, though. The formula is way too thin and watery for me, though it isn’t runny. It is quite easy to use, precisely because it isn’t runny, but also because it applies evenly. So while I may not like the thickness, it is actually a pretty good formula objectively. Second not too amazing thing is that this nail polish isn’t immune to scratches in the absence of a protective top coat. However, the scratches are barely visible, so this actually isn’t a problem. They also don’t diminish the lovely high gloss of the polish. There’s really not much more that could be called ‘bad’, so let’s move on to the good! Such as the colour! This was supposed to be a beige colour, but, actually, it is light pink with two coats. With one coat it is totally sheer so you cannot see any colour, but with two, it becomes so elegant! Perfect for weddings! Or any other occasion, really, be it formal or casual. Such a timeless colour! And I feel like it would look great on a wide variety of skintones. I also love how it looks very much like the glazed nails trend! The formula is lightweight, so you can add anywhere between 1-3 coats, depending on how opaque you want the polish to be. The longevity is another good thing; it lasts for at least 3-4 days before it starts to chip, but even when it does chip, it isn’t really visible thanks to the neutral colour. And the brush is way better than I thought it would be! Really, the only thing that truly bothers is the thin formula, oh, and I guess, the fact that the polish may being to look cloudy a few days in while you are washing the dishes or showering. This is, I think, water getting inside the nail polish, which isn’t good, but I was able to keep it from separating so it’s all well. But everything aside from that is honestly a real surprise – in the best way! I went into this expecting a relatively bad nail polish – and trust me, the thin formula did nothing to assuage my fears of that – but in the end, what I got was a very competent nail polish! Such a shame that they seem to be discontinuing it... but it was more than worth trying out! Huh, an Alverde product that is this excellent? Miracles do happen sometimes! I will absolutely recommend it - if you'd believe it!
 
 
 
Rating: 8/10
 
 
Would buy again? Surprisingly, YES 





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