Simple Thoughts: A Review on Orly Top2Bottom

This is a little odd for me. I never thought I'd review something like this but after much deliberation, I thought that even this would matter, somehow. I know it would've mattered to me if I saw a review on it when I was starting out. Then again, I didn't search a lot :p T'was an impulse buy I'm afraid.

And wouldn't you know, this is my second bottle! But not because I globbed on the first bottle like there was no tomorrow, but because my first bottle smashed during a bad day sometime ago :|

At least it's somewhat telling of what I think of this, yes?

Anyway, this was the first basecoat/topcoat I've ever owned. Thought I'd "splurge" since this should make manis last. I didn't feel I had the right to really review this until I'm able to try another basecoat and/or topcoat and wouldn't you know, I finally tried using my Seche Clear and Seche Vite yesterday and today about three times. Haha. But that's story's for another time, right now we must focus.

I got this sucker for just under 400php. It contains 18ml BUT I don't think you'd see this packaging for long as I've noticed in my local PCX counter, they've switched it up to a much slimmer bottle that you can buy for 249.75php I believe.

LOVE:

• Formula's good, not too thin or runny and not thick and globby either.
• Experience is good all in all, though quality of manicures are the success of the mix between a good basecoat/topcoat. I've experienced manicures lasting for about a week more or less with this.
• I like how when I apply this as a topcoat, the polish seems to look brighter. I don't know if it's the blue-ish tint (though it doesn't seem blue when applied as a basecoat) but whatever it is, I like it!
• Feels like it'll last forever :p

HATE:

• Sometimes you may miss a spot with applying this as a basecoat. Not sure what causes that (formula? amount on brush? manner of application?) but it'd turn up when you're applying polish and all you'd get to say is "bugger..." or something of that nature :p
• If you're looking for high gloss/shine this isn't *the best* out there.
• People may cringe at the price but it's definitely better than getting a basecoat and topcoat separate at your local PCX.

Tip/s:

• Make sure you've got everything covered!
• Store in a safe space to avoid smashing booboos :p

Verdict:

Before wrapping up this entry, I went through Makeup Alley to see what other people think of it just for the hell of it and to make sure I've covered all the necessary points and now I'll just rant.

Why are people wishing something worth $xx to perform like something worth $xx dollars?

In any case, I am well aware that this product may not be the best there is but I am quite sure it is pretty decent. It's a two in one and I'm glad definitely good when you're starting out. It has done me good for many a manicure and though I'm not saying it's "the one" for me, it would always be "my first." :p

Score:

I give it a 3.5 out of 5. It's slightly better than decent, not great because of my need for shine, but definitely a good starter if you want to get into doing your own nails. Plus, it'll last you quite a while. I've only used 1/3 of mine!

Do Love, Do Need, Do Like, Meh, or Do Not Want?:

Do Like!

So that's that.

What are some of your favorite basecoats/topcoats?

Do you have this? If so, what do you think of it?

'Til then,

Love muchness,

Ciao!