Revlon • Top Speed Nail Polish • Polishes
(96 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 3.0 |
| Would buy this product again. | 50% |
| Package Quality | 3.5 |
| Price | 2.3 |
| Ingredients | |
RenRan on 5/20/2013 5:45:00 PM more reviews by RenRan
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Olive Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
My review is specifically for Revlon Top Speed - Forbidden 043.
This is a warm red polish with no shimmer and a fairly high gloss, without top coat.
The polish has a thin, watery consistency. It takes me 3 coats to achieve the desired depth of color without streaking. But it's worth it.
The brand delivered its Top Speed claim. I can apply the 3 coats of Forbidden and have it dry faster than 2 coats of other favored brands, and even other Revlon polishes. Its color is a rich, classic red that is a nice break from the darker maroons I usually wear, like OPI's Girl Talk or Sally Hansen's Haute Chocolate.
Maybe it's just my luck but no polish has ever lasted very long on me. I do way too much with my hands and am not the most delicate with them. This lasted the usual 2 or 3 days, without touch up.
The price of the bottle was a steal as it was 40% off the usual $5 at Rite Aid.
The packaging is nothing out of the ordinary. It's the typical Revlon nail polish bottle.
Overall, it's a welcomed addition to my collection.
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gilliannc on 5/15/2013 12:13:00 AM more reviews by gilliannc
Age: 44-55 Skin: Acne-prone Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
This polish was among some of the worst I have ever used. It was almost too "watery" and took 3-4 coats to get the true color. I have tried it 3 times now and will no longer be using!
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zahpphire on 12/10/2012 4:24:00 PM more reviews by zahpphire
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Oily, Tan Hair: Black Eyes: Hazel
This nail polish applies very well and has a great brush. The colors usually come out very opaque. Especially their dark ones. For the more light colors, you can probably get away with 2 thick coats or 4 thin coats. The only problem I have with it is that it will only give you about 4 days without chipping,
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misslasinger on 12/3/2012 3:09:00 AM more reviews by misslasinger
Age: 36-43 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
Top speed Forbidden is awesome. It is a very professional looking red and dries fast. I read the reviews but people do not take into consideration 2 factors: 1)Don't use a top coat of base coat-Read Revlon's website.
2) Quick dry is not suppose to last as long as a fancy manicure at a fancy nail salon.
sometimes I run out of time and i have to have professional looking hands for my line of work. This nail polish saves me in a bind.
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beingfollowed on 10/21/2012 7:30:00 AM more reviews by beingfollowed
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Green
Clearly not everyone likes Top Speed but I think the formulation differs so much between colours, you can't write off the entire line. I have three Top Speed polishes- Bubble, Orchid and Sheer Cotton. They are all so, so different.
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The Orchid is a pink metallic that lasts for ages (don't like it on my skin tone though). Sheer Cotton is a lovely pale pink/nude colour but it is so sheer you need 3 coats for opacity and it looks a bit lumpy as a result. Bubble is a recent purchase and is my favourite. It's a stunning bright, deep pink that looks beautifully opaque after two coats.
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Staying power is not the greatest because I find Revlon polishes don't play that well with my top coat of choice (SH Insta Dri).
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*TOP REVIEWER* SirenRose on 10/12/2012 7:57:00 PM more reviews by SirenRose
Age: 30-35 Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
I have to admit, I am flabbergasted and astounded by all the deeply negative, harsh reviews for the Top Speed polish. All I can say is that for me there are no bad effects at all. My nails feel stronger, smoother, and healthier, thanks to the vitamins and minerals in the varnish (including silk powder). I know everyone is very different when reacting to cosmetic products, and that I usually respond extremely well to most products, so I cannot speak for anyone else.
I am current wearing Decadent, which is a fantastic, extraordinary indigo with a gorgeous iridescent midnight indigo purple shine. I also own Ocean, which is a beautiful teal with ocean green iridescence. I recetly picked up Dress Code, which I think used to be called Violet, which is a shimmery metallic chrome dark violet. And as far as I have seen the formula has done nothing but good, good things for my nails.
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*TOP REVIEWER* incognito on 9/19/2012 1:46:00 PM more reviews by incognito
Age: 36-43 Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Hazel
I've had this n/p in a few different colours and they were all beautiful. The problem I have with this n/p is the lingering chemical-y odour even after it dries that lasts a day or two. Btw this dries just as quickly as the regular Revlon n/p, and that one doesn't have the smell issue, so guess which one I prefer?
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Jess1189 on 9/17/2012 8:37:00 PM more reviews by Jess1189
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Hazel
Still using Top Speed in Chili from last summer! I love the hot red-orange color, and the formula is great! It's one of those colors that just makes you smile :)
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Blinktwice4yes on 8/31/2012 8:48:00 PM more reviews by Blinktwice4yes
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I was just browsing through the Internet see if I'm the only victim from this nail polish lol I also bought the color jaded, absolutely gorgeous color love it so much, but my nail cracks horribly. Will NOT buy other colors, please dont try it you'll regret it, my nails are so messed up right now (cry)
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sha2702 on 8/31/2012 5:07:00 AM more reviews by sha2702
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Fair, Neutral Hair: Black, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown
i definitely falling in love with the speed !!!
how quick this polish is just amazed me !!!
but after 2 days, it started to crack..
i have the Hazy one, btw.
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tanztasnim on 8/29/2012 11:39:00 PM more reviews by tanztasnim
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Medium Brown Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I only purchased the pink lingerie one and I really liked it. Even though it was a bit streaky, I didn't have trouble with it! I just added one more layer and topped it off with a top coat! By judging other reviews on this product, I probably wont buy the other colours!
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keiki300 on 8/15/2012 6:06:00 PM more reviews by keiki300
Age: 36-43 Skin: Other, Fair-Medium Hair: Red Eyes: Hazel
this nail polish is not good for the nails. I bought Jaded and i must say that my nails split. i tried again and the same thing. a purple shade i bought the same. a brown the same. the only one that doesnot hurt my nails is Pink Lingerie. all others apply too watery and streaky. need many coats and then splits happen. never never again. never. instead i found the color like Jaded by sally hansen extreme wear. what a difference.
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fernyfern on 8/13/2012 4:34:00 AM more reviews by fernyfern
Age: 25-29 Skin: Normal, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
Top Speeds have the worst applicators! The brush doesn't allow for the enamel to coat smoothly and because it's fast drying it goes on clumpy and is extremely difficult to get full smooth coverage without multiple coats...even then is tricky! I still use it because I need the quick drying polish but it's a pain in the butt and I wouldn't use it for anything but work nails frankly. On the plus side, so far I have found it lasts and chipping happens but is minimal.
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xxpopstarlolmi on 7/22/2012 12:27:00 AM more reviews by xxpopstarlolmi
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
i bought revlon top speed #650 sugar plum and it was great! it was smooth and the color didnt chip easily. its a great brand and it was salon quality! i disagree with all those bad reviews with chipping. for me it lasted for a week until my nails had grown out. definitely worth the money!!
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danafoxx on 6/10/2012 8:16:00 PM more reviews by danafoxx
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Blue
i really wanted to like this! i love revlon, but don't use this without a base or separate top coat. i did and it peeled and flaked so fast, taking some of my nail with it. i bought 860 (metallic) a colour i had been looking for for a long time, so i applied a base coat and tried again and it has stayed after a few days of work and school.
overall, not worth your $.
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Lexx on 6/3/2012 12:16:00 PM more reviews by Lexx
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Normal, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Hazel
Horrible nail polish. I bought Jaded (320) on the premises that it was a beautiful color and it was quick dry. Upon its first usage, to my dismay, the polish was so watery and difficult to apply. You need to do a minimum of three coats. It does not go on evenly, either. It was definitely not worth it for the price (6$). Never again am I going to purchase a nail polish by Revlon.
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Suasoria on 5/29/2012 6:38:00 PM more reviews by Suasoria
Age: 36-43 Skin: Normal, Fair Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown
I got two bottles from my mother in law - Stormy and Vintage - love the colors, love the quick-dry, but boy oh boy this stuff is terrible on my nails. After wearing it for even a few days, my nails start to split and peel like whoa. I have to chop them all off and let them grow out healthy again. I usually wear clear polish that's free of formaldehyde, toluene, etc., so maybe this freaked out my poor nailsies.
Glad I didn't buy it for myself. It doesn't seem to have such a terrible effect on my toes, so I'll keep them, but I certainly won't subject my hands to this again.
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Shannap on 3/12/2012 2:23:00 PM more reviews by Shannap
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Blue
I have this in purple-- not sure of the color name or number. It dries really fast but chips and lasts for only a couple days. It's an okay nail polish.
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HaseenaWazir on 3/5/2012 10:11:00 AM more reviews by HaseenaWazir
Age: 25-29 Skin: Oily, Dark Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I have this in Electric which is yellow with very subtle shimmer in it. I needed 3 coats to get a good solid colour and while it dries super fast, I had my first chip after only a few hours after painting. The colour is great but I dont think I'll buy it again because it doesn't last as long as Rimmel and Essie nail enamels which I'm a big fan of.
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*TOP REVIEWER* SarahMcD on 2/13/2012 6:18:00 PM more reviews by SarahMcD
Age: 25-29 Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brown, Curly Eyes: Brown
I had only tried Revlon nail polish once or twice before, but I was looking (in vain, apparently) for a particular Essie shade at my local Target when Revlon Top Speed in Violet caught my eye. It is a gorgeous, vivid purple with a subtle sparkly sheen. It was on clearance for $2.54, so I couldn't pass it up. There were other colors that had begun separating and, even after shaking, just seemed thick and messy, which makes me think this line may be hit-or-miss. The packaging feels a bit cheap (the lid is plastic), but the brush was fine. The polish applied smoothly and dried quickly, but somehow dried a bit unevenly. There were spots that were much lighter than the rest of the nail. Definitely worth a purchase considering the lovely color and low price, but it's not the best formula I've used, even among drugstore polishes.
EDIT: This chips terribly. I would still repurchase at this pricepoint, but it's something to be aware of.