Incoco Nail Polish Strips: Metropolis Collection Review

Hi all, I hope you had a nice weekend! I'm so happy to see the weather starting to get warmer and nicer, and I'm really enjoying my time outside. But of course, I still have time to do my nails! Today I'm going to be showing you a couple of styles from the Incoco Metropolis Summer Collection.

For those of you who don't remember my first review, Incoco is a brand that creates nail polish appliques made of real nail polish that you peel and stick to your nails for an easy manicure - no polish is required! (Also, you should note that although I am holding nail polish bottles in my photos, I did not use them for these nail art designs, I just think my photos look bare without a polish in hand!)

Backstage Beauty is a silvery white nail strip with words splattered across it in bright neon gradients. I really like the style of this one - it reminds me of a first-class vacation! I think I've gotten the hang of using nail art strips by now, so it was easier for me to apply. No base or top coat used for this mani!

Happy Hour is a solid peachy creme nail polish strip that requires no polish. This is the first time I've tried a nail strip in a solid color, and I don't think I'm a huge fan of it - the color seems a little sheer, and you can see my nail line under the strip. (I probably should have buffed my nails before trying this strip, because you can see all my ridges as well!) But, for those of you who aren't perfectionists like me, this is a great way to slap some color onto your nails without needing any dry time. No base or top coat required!

And finally, we have Modern Muse, another silvery white based nail art strip with cool-toned watercolor striped patterns on each nail. Again, I found this one to be a bit sheer, and I think the effect would look a bit nicer if I started with a white base coat. I do love the pattern, though! As with the others, no base or top coat necessary.

I've tried out a fair amount of nail polish strips since I got my first set of Incoco decals, and I find that although the patterns are awesome (and you have so many options), these strips are a little tougher to apply than I originally thought - there's definitely a learning curve. But, as far as wearability goes, Incoco has the other brands beat - since this is real nail polish, these strips don't come off by peeling. You'll have to use nail polish remover!

You can purchase these summer nail polish strips at the Incoco online shop for $8.99 USD for patterned strips, and $7.99 for solid colors. Be sure to follow Incoco on Facebook for news and updates.

What do you think of these nail art strips? What brands have you tried?

These products were provided for my honest review.

Incoco Nail Polish Appliques: Review

Hi guys! Today I have a long overdue for you from Incoco. For those of you who haven't heard of them, Incoco makes nail polish appliques (read: full nail decals) that are made entirely of nail polish! I tried out four different patterns, but there are over 200 different designs and colors to choose from, including solid colors and french manicure tips. So let's check them out:

This first set is called Enchanted Sea, and it's a super sparkly blue, green, and silver gradient. This was the first nail applique I have ever tried, so I expected to make a couple of mistakes. The instructions say to buff your nails before applying, but I did that recently, so I skipped that step. I did wipe my nails clean of any fuzz or lotion first, though. Then, I picked the appropriate size decal for each nail and stuck it on - no base or top coat necessary! I did mess up placement a couple of times, but the appliques were easy to peel off to reposition. You can also gently stretch the appliques to make them fit the nail. Once I was satisfied with my positioning, I pressed down hard and the appliques stuck pretty firmly. Then, I filed off the excess from my free tip for a smooth look.

Shown above is Yours Truly, which I think I applied even better than the first set. Once I got the hang of it, applying the strips were super easy. I did find that the decal for my pinky finger was slightly too square at the nail bed, so I just pressed another nail down on the edge to make a clean "cut" on the decal and peeled away the excess.

Shown above is Pretty In Pastel. I love this festive tribal print pattern! I wish I had saved it for Easter, it's so perfect for the holiday! I think these strips are great because they make a great full manicure, or just a cute accent nail. However, I should note that if once you open the package, the nail polish appliques that you don't use will dry out (since they are made of real polish!), so you can't use the set more than once.

And finaly, we have It's a Secret, which is a super elegant silver chevron set. I did mess up my pinky nail for this set, but I love the way the rest of the nails turned out. I like that this set is sheer and elegant. It would make a gorgeous accent nail for a silver manicure!

Incoco Nail Polish Appliques are available online for $8.99 per set of 16 strips for patterns, or $7.99 for solid colors. You can also get pedicure sets for the same price. (Although, I got the regular manicure set and I found that the two biggest strips fit perfectly on my big toes!) The strips are supposed to last for up to two weeks, and they can be removed with regular nail polish remover. They're great if you don't have the time or patience for a detailed manicure, but need something pretty on your nails that will last for a long time!

Don't forget to use code CHALLENGE15 for 15% off your order. Expires March 31st!

You can also follow Incoco on Facebook for offers and new collection updates.

These products were sent for my honest review.