Revlon Mistletoe ($5.99 for 0.50 fl. oz.)

Mistletoe really caught my eye, especially because it was after the holidays, and I had not seen this particular one before! I simply had to get it…and now I find out that it’s actually part of Revlon’s Limited Edition Spice It Up Collection. Mistletoe is a deep blackened evergreen loaded with micro gold flakies, and the teeniest hints of red and green micro glitter. From far away, it can definitely be mistaken for a deep charcoal—but it is no doubt a very deep green. So gorgeous!

Having only two other bottles from Revlon’s Top Speed Line (Peachy and Royal), I have mixed results…and this polish was different as well. The first application to my first nail was smooth and thin, but as I kept applying polish onto my nails, the polish seemed the get relatively thicker and bumpier. I had to resort to adding nail polish thinner, so that I could achieve a smoother application.

Within two coats I was able to achieve bottle color. And this time, drying time was extremely fast—this one really is top speed! The polish dries somewhat matte, but has some gloss to it. Mistletoe requires at least two coats of Seche Vite (or any top coat), because it seems to drink up the first coat and isn’t as shiny. 

As a side note, Revlon has recently released a new line, Revlon Colorstay Longwear Nail Enamel, which is meant to stay for 11 days and have a gel-like finish. There’re so many I want to buy! In my opinion, Revlon is really upping their game in the nail polish industry, constantly pushing out new products that are a big hit! (Especially the Deborah Lippmann dupes)

IN A NUTSHELL

Color: Blackened evergreen loaded with micro gold flakies and very small amount of micro red and green glitter.
# of Coats Required: Two
Drying Time (1-5): One
Finish: Slightly glossy, almost matte
Ease of Removal (1-5): Have not removed yet