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rjsmummy on 7/21/2012 3:45:00 AM more reviews by rjsmummy

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

Bought this Nail Polish as it was from the Pirates of the Caribbean and I was looking for a nice blue.
Its colour on the bottle is very similar to what it turns out on your nails but I did find it a bit streaky and I used 2 coats.
Added OPI Gold Shatter over the top of it and final top coat and it looks very pretty. More a summery colour for me though

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Josiemcosie on 7/6/2012 8:54:00 AM more reviews by Josiemcosie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Relaxed, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I feel very conflicted about this polish. On one hand it is a gorgeous colour and much more wearable than I initially thought. However I find it so, so streaky and needed three coats and it still isn't totally smooth! I love the colour and have nothing like it but I would only use this if I have enough time and energy to deal with three+ coats.

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kajy14 on 6/27/2012 4:19:00 PM more reviews by kajy14

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

LOVE THIS POLISH! I picked this up purely because it was on sale at Ulta, but it has quickly become one of my favorites. The color is beautiful. Perfect for spring and summer and I am constantly getting compliments on it. The formula is on the thicker side but nearly opaque with one coat and seems to last about 5 days without chipping (which is a long time for me). Would definitely repurchase if I can find it again.

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SummerlForster on 6/15/2012 7:59:00 AM more reviews by SummerlForster

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Hazel    

Gorgeously unique muddied out greeny/blue, very creamy but streaky formula (2 coats or more needed to reach streak-free opacity) that lasts,on my nails,about a week (without a topcoat!). This shade co-operates with all skin tones and looks terrific on the toes in spring/summer. Could be wore throughout winter /fall as well, due to its muddie-ness. I think every girl needs this colour in their collection, i will defiently re-purchasing it!

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Joel22347 on 6/1/2012 8:49:00 PM more reviews by Joel22347

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Medium Brown   Hair: Black, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

Love this OPI nail polish it's by far one of my favorite colors. The color is not too thin and not too thick, so it glides on perfectly. A convenience is that it also dries very quickly and is a bright pastel sea foam green. <3 Would definitely recommend it!!!!!!!!

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raelynn513 on 5/10/2012 8:52:00 PM more reviews by raelynn513

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

Initially I was in love with this color, thought it could do no wrong honestly. Now that I've had it for about 7 months I do not feel the same. To me it does not wear well, which is sad because it is such a gorgeous color. The application is tricky, the formula is thicker than I like but it still takes 3 coats for an even application. Right now I have the China Glaze Strong Adhesion base coat, 3 coats of Mermaid's Tears, and the China Glaze Fast Forward top coat. It looks fine, for the most part, but it seems like this color chips a lot easier than some others I use. All in all, it's pretty but it's more of a hassle than it's worth.

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misscocktail on 4/28/2012 2:21:00 PM more reviews by misscocktail

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

The most fantastic colour ever! Makes me feel like a mermaid :).
Good coverage and lasting power, doesn't chip and stay on nice for 5 days. I love the entire Pirates collection it comes with.

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hairsprayfusion on 4/24/2012 9:46:00 AM more reviews by hairsprayfusion

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

This is an interesting shade. Haunting yet very pretty. It looks slightly more grey in the bottle than it does on your nails, but it comes out a lovely dusty seafoam green colour. As with most pastel type shades, the formula could be a little better. It's not super runny like some, but it could do with a little thickening up. While it's nice that it goes on smoothly, it does take about 3 coats to get an even coverage. Overall, I like this polish. It's a lovely shade for Spring and it's a little out of the ordinary.

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emilykate on 4/10/2012 9:43:00 AM more reviews by emilykate

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

This is a pretty colour and is wearing well. My current mani consists of Sally Hansen base/top coat + 3 coats Mermaid's Tears + Seche Vite and it has worn for three days with no chips. I took off a lippy because the application was tricky, it was streaky and did not level well.

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designermom on 4/10/2012 9:33:00 AM more reviews by designermom

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

What a gorgeous color! I am just getting used to some of the more bold and unique colors, and this one is a hit! Perfect for Spring! It is different without being garish, a pretty medium minty blue green with a hint of dusty. Very happy I decided to branch out! Definitely a two coater though, first coat is a tiny bit streaky.

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*TOP REVIEWER* aznmnkygrl808 on 2/13/2012 7:19:00 PM more reviews by aznmnkygrl808

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Oh geez. This color is ridiculously gorgeous!! As other reviewed wrote, it's a duaty seam foam green. Reminds me of essie's turquoise and cacaos but that one comes out to a bright blue green color. Def prefer this polish!!! Applies like butter and dries quick. I used opi's natural nail base coat, 2 coats of this polish and 2 coats of Nicole by opi's top coat plus no chipping polish. Def would repurchase! :)

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Cheryl2000 on 2/9/2012 10:29:00 PM more reviews by Cheryl2000

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Fair, Warm   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

Love, love, love it. Such a pretty dusty sage-y green. I kept thinking my nails looked like a 50's retro appliance. So many compliments on this!! Applied like heaven, my first goof-free manicure. One week and minor tip wear - I changed to Metro Chic today and as much as I like MC, I'm missing my pretty Mermaid Tears nails!

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indoorkitty on 2/1/2012 3:05:00 PM more reviews by indoorkitty

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

Gorgeous dusty sea foamy sort of green on me. One - two coats, great opacity. Works really well with my tanned NC 40-ish hands. Seems a little stark for winter but reminds me of green tea ice cream and spring. Love!

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oolm on 1/29/2012 9:14:00 AM more reviews by oolm

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

Nice dusty jade colour. Didn't look 'dirty' like some greens do on my skin.

Stains nails, so you need to use base coat. (minus one lipstick)

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nikscrits on 1/20/2012 12:08:00 PM more reviews by nikscrits

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Such a lovely, easy-to-wear colour. Will be perfect for Spring. Applies so nicely and dries super quickly. Lovely nail lacquer!

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*TOP REVIEWER* TimeAndBlame on 1/15/2012 4:31:00 PM more reviews by TimeAndBlame

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

Mermaid's Tears is undeniably lovely! It's a sort of pale aqua, with greyed under tones, yet it also has a hint of seafoam to it. It's very flattering against my NW15 fair skin. I don't have any other colours quite like this! It's from the Pirates collection which I have 4 mini's from - and I must say this is my favourite.


The application went very smoothly as the formula is pigmented, creamy and nearly opaque at two coats though, I chose to do three. I have no complaints on the lasting power; four+ days without any major chips when using top/base coats. I would recommend and repurchase for sure!

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thatsMoneyHoney on 12/5/2011 9:36:00 PM more reviews by thatsMoneyHoney

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Tan, Warm   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

This is a dusty aqua shade.It applies perfect in 2 coats. It reminds me of a stormy day at the beach. It def has a grey undertone which is different and unique for an aqua shade. I love the name Mermaids Tears too it totally matches the color.

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meganmartin123 on 11/10/2011 8:21:00 PM more reviews by meganmartin123

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

i really love this nail polish, such a beautiful and diffrent colour

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Fr3nchT0astAtN1te on 11/9/2011 2:49:00 AM more reviews by Fr3nchT0astAtN1te

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Red, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I love this polish and its name lol. It's such a beautiful color, a beautiful dulled seafoam green color. The formula is also great and goes on very smoothly.

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Victorialanette on 11/5/2011 12:02:00 AM more reviews by Victorialanette

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

This shade is sooo pretty. I love it in the summer time and especially on my toes. Its just the perfect shade and im running out of it quick. It matches several of my jewlery and it goes really good with gold. I love the name and i think it fits the color wonderfully. Ill deffinently be buying more of this color.

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