Thank goodness for L'Oreal, because for a moment there I thought I was going to fall asleep waiting for some decent launches in the nail care market. We had so many innovations for such a long time to keep out appetites whetted, but it seems brands ran out of steam, passion and ideas to keep the nail varnish shelves topped up with newness over the last 12-18 months. All that is about to change, thanks to the launch of L?Oreal Paris' new Color Riche L?Huile Nail Varnish that's available in 22 on-trend and wearable shades. Not only is the packaging truly different (it must be hard to come up with a new idea for a rectangular glass bottle, but the cuboid and quilted finish really does look innovative) but inside is a formula that I really am loving. A unique blend of precious oils and intense colour pigments makes this a rich formula that glides over nails to provide a true-to-bottle shade in only one coat, leaving nails looking and feeling fabulous. Although the inclusion of oil slightly baffles me (I can only assume it's there to hydrate in very small quantities,) the polish leaves a pretty spectacular finish that more than justifies the £4.99 price.
Three days in and I'm only suffering from three tiny chips on the ends of my nails, which otherwise still look freshly painted. The formula dries pretty quickly too (helped by the fact you only actually need one coat,) making this a force to be reckoned with if you're an impatient applier like me. I'm incredibly pleased that...