Eye Candy Magnetic Wave Nail Varnish (Giveaway)

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Before I became a teacher I used to paint my nails all the time. In university, black, plum or pewter were my colours of choice. Becoming a teacher (and constantly washing paint pots up) spoilt that for me, and then becoming a mother made it doubly impossible. However I miss doing my nails as I feel infinitely more feminine with a nice lacquer on my fingernails.

However, I recently was sent some new nail varnishes to try out. Eye Candy launched nationwide in Sainsbury's stores in April and have a range of colours in a variety of effects. Now I'm not one for nail art, I truly dislike the patterns and detailing that is very fashionable nowadays. Personally, I prefer blocks of colour, normally metallic sheens to them as well.

Eye Candy have six different effects out at the moment:

  • Colour Flip (a metallic colour flip 'technology' gives a dual hue finish: Green with Envy, Regally Yours, Liquid Gold and Sexy and You Know It, i.e. blue!)
  • Magnetic Wave (contains tiny metallic micro minerals and iron particles. Paint your nails and move the magnetic lid over the nail to create a wave effect: Arctic, Bourdeaux and Espresso)
  • Cracklin' (paint over the top of your normal nail varnish and it cracks: Rose or Star)
  • Nail Lacquers (normal varnish: a range of colours from blue through to yellow via neon pink and deep purple)
  • Graphite (Limited Edition Silvery Grey)
  • London Lights (Holographic top coat)

These are in addition to the base coat and top coat that they sell (£6 each).

This photo shows (top row): top coat, Colour Flip in Green with Envy, and Limited Edition Graphite; (bottom row) base coat, Magnetic Wave in Arctic, Espresso and Bourdeaux.

While I was trying out the Magnetic Wave Bourdeaux, I remembered my sister first teaching me to paint my nails twenty years ago. Which made me feel old. However, some tips:

  • buff your nails first to get rid of the lines and indentations;
  • use a base coat to protect your nails (especially from discolouration);
  • one swipe down the centre, one either side and one back over the middle per nail. Stay away from the sides and cuticles by 1-2mm to allow the nail to grow up and not drag the cuticles with it;
  • apply a top coat once dry to help protect the varnish;
  • use a cotton bud and nail varnish remover afterwards to remove any droplets of smudges on the skin.

I didn't remember any of this until after I'd put the base coat on so couldn't be bothered to go back and buff my nails. However, I still think that they turned out quite well and I like the effect of the magnetic wave in the block of colour. With a base coat and top coat, and a three year old son to deal with, the nail varnish lasted three days before I needed to touch up the chips.

If you'd like to win one of five Eye Candy Magnetic Wave nail lacquers (in the colour of your choice)worth £10, then fill in the Rafflecopter form below.

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  15. abigail edkins says

    I do like a green especially in the spring/summer. I like to try and be a little adventurous and try to match it to the colour eyeshadow im wearing.

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  57. Laura Chapman says

    My favourite colour is a deep emerald green. I love it because green's my favourite colour and generally matches what ever I wear!

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  108. julie kenny says

    I love deep reds xx so lovely that you remember your sister teaching you to paint your nails – my eldest has just this week been teaching my youngest little girl how to paint hers xx

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  121. Tina says

    I love nail polish so much I have so many favorites, anything twinkly! and these look great…I think the best nail I have done recently I painted my toes alternate red,white, blue and my big toe with a union jack! looked very effective…

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  127. Hilda Hazel Wright says

    My favourite is black, but only because I've not found just the right shade of olive green or gunmetal yet!!!

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  130. Caroline H says

    I'm loving burgundy at the moment – I don't feel that the rest of me has to be as dressed up as I do when wearing red polish, and it looks great on shorter nails so I don't need to panic when I snap one, as I frequently do!

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  152. Angela Kate Webster says

    Purples are my favorite. There are so many shades out there that there is always a purple for any occasion.

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  158. Dawn Walsh says

    favourite colour has to be either neutrals, that give a sheen but don't show the chips or a really vibrant blue for when I want my nails noticed

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