Today I have a special review, I will show you four Little BU polishes that are primarily aimed at little girls but are also good for pregnant women as they are odourless, non-toxic, not tested on animals and vegan. Polishes sent for review:
Screenshot from Little BU website:
I'm also using the Little BU topcoat over all nail polishes. The topcoat is very special - it will extend the wear of the polishes so you can wash your hands. However it does have some catches. Same as nail polishes it needs to be blow-dried and I have experienced crackles/ridges in the topcoat that appeared after the blow-dry which you'll see in the photos.
About: "Little BU® is a water-based, wash-off nail polish that is safe for kids. The trendy shades have been created with a non-toxic formula for girls who like to express their creativity and accessorize with a touch of colour!"
Sounds good? I particularly like the non-toxic and wash-off. So let's have a look at the polishes:
Alexi - dark magenta polish with fine magenta glitter. it applied easily and the formula was very pigmented. I needed two coats for full coverage and the colour is just gorgeous. I have applied the special topcoat which caused the big ridges in the polish.
Stella -blue-based purple shimmer. Another gorgeous shade that girls will love! It applied well and I needed two thicker coats for full coverage. The finish is slightly streaky but that's just me nit-picking. I've applied topcoat again and blow-dried it which caused the big ridge on the nail.
Emma - red creme shade. I love red polishes and this is a very nice shade but I really didn't like it I'm afraid. My problem with it is that it had little pieces in it which caused bumps. The finish is not completely smooth as you can see in the pictures. The formula was thicker than the other polishes but it still applied well. Pigmentation is excellent, almost one coater.
Kyra - champagne shimmer. This is pretty and sparkly shade, quite neutral. The formula of this polish was good, it applied easily. Pigmentation was slightly lower but I still got away with two coats.
This is a screenshot from Little BU website to show you more features of their polishes.
My thoughts: For little girls? Yes! For nail polish addict? No!
The polishes itself had good formulas and pigmentation (each formula describe above) but without blow-drying they don't dry even after 30 minutes. If you blow-dry them they dry fast and can last quite a bit even if you wash your hands - use cold water if you don't want to wash them off. The topcoat will prolong the lasting of the nail polish and it will take longer soak in warm water to wash off the polish but it causes the ridges when blow-dried.
I personally wouldn't use them again unless I get pregnant and I will want non-toxic nail polish. For somebody who loves nail polish they are not ideal but I realize I am not the target audience. On the other hand I think they are ideal for little girls who want to paint their nails like their mums without the risk of putting chemicals on them.
They can be purchased in Harrods, London, at Little BU website or at other retailers. One nail polish retails for £9.95 but look out for offers, sometimes they do promotions.
Because I don't have kids yet and I don't know anybody with a little girl, I'm giving all these nail polishes and topcoat away! If you would like them for your little princess and would be willing to pay for the postage, just leave me a comment with your email and tell me why should YOU get the nail polishes. I will choose one comment within a week and contact you. UK only please due to shipping restrictions (these are not flammable but Royal Mail are t***s and would probably destroy them).
*These were provided for an honest review
like alexi, Enma would be a great one it it was a lil bit darker
ReplyDeletecute colours <3
ReplyDeleteI would love to get the polishes because my girls always pick their polish off when I paint their nails. It's a bad habit to get into, and looks awful. So much better to just be able to wash it away when they've hit that point where they can't leave it alone, and they can still have pretty nails when they want or need it.
ReplyDeleteI am intrigued by this idea! I would love to see a video of you washing them off.
ReplyDeleteI want Emma, well just because it is my name :) Pretty swatches!
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteGreat post ( as always!)! I loved how honest you were about how good they are for children and preg woman. I ts always great to know whats good and what is not so good in a gorgeous polish.
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My daughter would love these polishes, I have a large collection but I don't let her use them herself (mean mummy!) due to 'accidents'! Something that washed off would be perfect as she could do it herself and get her practising. And the fact they look like proper grown up polishes and not kids ones would really make her happy!
ReplyDeleteI love the purple, so pretty! X justrach.com
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Was always curious as to how these kiddy friendly varnishes performed. Love the colours, just a shame that the formula wasn't up to much.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion - too grown-up colors. Girls like more bright, also light, more to pink side colors and of course glitters! :)
ReplyDeleteMy expierence shows it.
But Alexi is really nice color!
How exciting, just what I've been looking for. My 5 year old grand daughter has discovered her nails and is loving children's nails stickers.
ReplyDeleteI know, my daughter in law would be over the moon for her to be able to use a safe non toxic polish. Good luck all :)