Rimmel • French Manicure with Lycra and Minerals in #442 French Rose • Polishes

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*TOP REVIEWER* HeidiF69 on 2/3/2013 1:15:00 PM more reviews by HeidiF69

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I love this color so much - just the perfect light nude pink! It didn't streak like others I've tried and the coats went on so nice and smooth. Three coats was the perfect amount and it dried pretty quickly, too. This was my first Rimmel polish and I will repurchase.

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angelicgirlangel on 12/27/2012 12:01:00 AM more reviews by angelicgirlangel

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Really love this polish. Wasn't expecting a lot, but it makes my nails look so healthy and classy. Just a tip, this isn't really a polish you put on carefully with the three stroke method (it tends to get a little streaky). I find using really quick strokes best for this polish to get minimal streaking. I agree with another user who mentioned that this color is similar to a gel manicure color I got awhile back. The polish is very shiny and can be easily built up to increase opacity. One thin layer gives you a really healthy shine without much color, but three (which is what I have on now) gives you a creamy semi translucent french white-pink that lets your natural tips show through. Very lovely. The polish also lasts long time on me for about a week and chips very gracefully (chips are not very noticeable and tend to creep up slightly at the tips after a full 3/4 days)

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faune on 10/14/2011 11:52:00 AM more reviews by faune

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

This is my goto polish for my hands, I wear it without the white french tip because I like the look of transparent polish but find that this shade is a lot more flattering. It's a transparent pink polish with just a hint of opacity. I wear one coat with a top coat and it usually lasts me a week. I love how easy this is to apply because of the wide brush, I can usually do one swipe per nail.

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gchen86 on 6/20/2011 4:44:00 PM more reviews by gchen86

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Really wanted to like this. I bought it because Essie is a little more than I wanted to spend and the reviews for this seemed pretty good-- plus it's about $3.50. Dries fast, but the formula streaks too much for an opaque covering.

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*TOP REVIEWER* aprilpinkbeauty on 5/30/2011 9:08:00 PM more reviews by aprilpinkbeauty

Age: 25-29   Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

This is the perfect french manicure colour! Its a very similar colour to the gel I get when I have my nails done at the salon. Its a beautiful soft pink that has good pigmentation but sheer enough to still see your white tips. I LOVE the brush on this polish...it applies perfectly. I usually can't get more than 7 days out of a self manicure and this polish is no different. It says it lasts 10 days but I still usually only get 7 out of it before it starts chipping and wearing away. I usually wear about 3 coats to get the colour I want on my nails and it doesn't bubble up when layered and still goes on really nice. I LOVE that the finish on this is super glossy...I usually don't even wear a topcoat because I love this polis on its own! I will definitely repurchase!

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EM603 on 5/19/2011 4:01:00 PM more reviews by EM603

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I personally think this is one of the best french manicure colors out there, and I like to use it just as plain nail polish without the french too. It's a nice milky pink and I didn't find it streaky with 2-3 coats, the new bottle and new brush must be alot better then the old one. The new brush is bigger and rounded so all you need is one or two sweeps to cover your nailbed. Will buy again.

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et3naltwilight on 3/7/2011 11:58:00 AM more reviews by et3naltwilight

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I bought the newer version of this one - cube looking bottle. I love the colour. It looks light, creamy, and classy. I love how it doesn't look trashy. However I wouldn't recommend this for beginners like myself. Due to its light colour, it's hard to paint. But I do have to say that I love the brush. It's easier for even application.

I got this for a decent price at wal-mart and I was surprised that a lot of the other brands had worse packaging and colours for higher prices.

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lildanic on 12/5/2010 3:04:00 PM more reviews by lildanic

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I have bought Rimmel Nail Polish before and I swore I would never again because I thought the non traditional flat head brush was awkward. I saw French Rose in the store and couldn't resist the color and thought I would give it one more try. Rimmel should really advertise the advantage to the flat head brush and how to use it. By accident I pressed a little harder than normal and realized the flat head brush actually hugged my nail perfectly and evenly, distributing color on both sides without any run off! I fell in love instantly! With a little practice this brush is so much better than a traditional! I might actually soak my old Rimmel flat brushes in remover and use them for other brands. French Rose is such a pretty sheer color for a classic French Manicure! It looks natural, not too pinkish which i hate! As you layer this shade the color evens out properly. Base coat, white tip, go over again with color and seal with top coat and you have a perfect French manicure! This is my new favorite polish and I would definitely stick with Rimmel as my preferred polish now!

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tammay on 11/2/2010 10:52:00 PM more reviews by tammay

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I feel like I have a dud. Perhaps its an old bottle that I have but the colour applied very streaky, even after 3 coats and a base, and the colour is extremely sheer. The upside is that it does whiten your tips but I wouldn't say its a "my nails but better" look. Love the wider brush but overall very unimpressed.

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queenvalerie on 5/20/2009 12:18:00 PM more reviews by queenvalerie

Age: 44-55   Skin: Acne-prone, Olive, Warm   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I love this color! Just pink enough without being too strawberry. Looks absolutely natural on me. It does peel easily but a Seche Vitae top coat ended that problem.

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*TOP REVIEWER* flairgirl8 on 1/8/2009 2:12:00 PM more reviews by flairgirl8

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

This is a very pretty, milky-pink color perfect for a French manicure. I applied Revlon base coat and then three coats of this. It did not chip on me and lasted 7 days with no problems. I adore this color! I also REALLY like that Rimmel nail polish is formaldehyde, toluene and phthalate free. Definitely going to purchase more colors!

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*TOP REVIEWER* vanessa713 on 7/23/2008 1:57:00 PM more reviews by vanessa713

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

No no no no NO! This has to be the worst quality polish I've ever tried. The colour is nice - a simple light milky pink colour - but it chips within 1 day and is so streaky. It also peels off regardless of whether I put a base or topcoat on. I like the fact that the polish is quite cheap, but that does not justify a polish chipping and peeling in under 24 hours. And the streakiness makes me look like I've painted my nails in the dark.


2 lippys for colour and price. Would not repurchase.

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bambi53 on 12/6/2007 3:01:00 PM more reviews by bambi53

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Beautiful color. Love it. Unfortunately it peels off after only a couple of days.

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organizer on 9/20/2007 9:06:00 PM more reviews by organizer

Age: 44-55   Skin: Very Oily, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

very nice, minimal streaks, very similar to French Ivory, all my Rimmels apply very easily

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lmw19 on 8/22/2007 12:51:00 AM more reviews by lmw19

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I love this color on my toenails (I keep my fingernails natural). A perfect light pink for my very fair skin tone and I love the shiny matte (no cheap frost here!). It does take two coats to be the most vivid color, but really- what nail polish doesn't? Stays very shiny for weeks and rarely chips when you wait a decent amount of time for drying between coats.

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*TOP REVIEWER* WendyW on 8/11/2007 8:05:00 AM more reviews by WendyW

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

Applies smoothly; however, it chipped after 3 days. The polish chipped all across the nail, not just on the tips either. Wish it was a little more pink and had more shine and gloss too.

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*TOP REVIEWER* mel2 on 11/8/2006 5:52:00 PM more reviews by mel2

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

Got this on sae in Boots for only £2.99 n think I will be using this from now on :) have to apply 2 coats before it shows but the only thing i wish it was a little pinker. Good value for money tho and nice colour. Will be gettin the tips next when my no7 1 runs out. cute little bottle too :)

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NotUnusual on 10/10/2006 1:56:00 AM more reviews by NotUnusual

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I love this color. I think it's more pinky than CICC (which seems more peachy to me). To me, it seems more like Essie Mademoiselle. Great, smooth application. Nice, natural color. I'm sort of obsessed with MNBB, and this definitely fits that description.

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*TOP REVIEWER* MerryBerriesNCherries on 1/8/2006 4:51:00 PM more reviews by MerryBerriesNCherries

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Other    

I hate to break the 100% repurchase, but I wouldn't. Sorry. I used this on my toenails rather than fingernails and this polish was peeling off within a couple of days! I never have trouble with that on my toenails, just my fingers. I haven't even really given it a chance on my fingernails because I have a feeling it won't last long. However, the color is pretty and it applies fairly smooth.

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pink_cutie on 1/10/2005 10:12:00 PM more reviews by pink_cutie

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This is a pretty polish that lasts at least a week without chipping. One coat is very sheer, almost clear with a tint of paleness. Two coats gives more of a milky touch to it. Overall, its a great product that is cheap, and wears long. i purchased it because the review from below says that it is very close if not the same as OPI's Coney Island Cotton Candy. It is a lovely shade that makes you nails look done without a lot of work. =) I would definitly buy it again!

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