Honeybee Gardens Water-Based Nail Enamel, Vintage Merlot, Matte Deep Berry Red Wine, Eco-Friendly, Odorless & Vibrant Polish, 0.5 fl oz

I've been wearing Honeybee Gardens watercolor nail polish for almost 10 years, after wearing regular nail polish was making my nails crack and discoloring them. My dermatologist said to stop wearing polish or switch to a water-based formula, so that's when I found this product. I typically prefer lighter polish colors because they require less touch-up, but on a whim I tried "Surf's Up" for the summer. It's very true to color. Two coats and it looks just like the color of the bottle. Just like the description says, there is no smell to the nail polish, which is awesome, and it dries just as fast as normal nail polish. As for wear, I find that on toenails the polish can last an entire month without much touch-up. Fingernails tend to need weekly touch-up. And make sure to follow the instructions on application -- it is water-based, so don't do dishes right after painting your nails. As for ease of removal, I've never had any issues removing the polish (I see some other reviews say it is more difficult than regular polish). I always use their remover when I want to change colors, but supposedly you can also remove it with rubbing or grain alcohol. Their remover is great; it smells a little like vinegar, but I don't mind that smell!

This polish applies well and is gives a really nice colour. However! Even with or without the prime and seal, it chips and lifts off the edges within two days. The prime and seal makes it bubble no matter how long you wait. I've tried with and without the seal and it chips very quickly either way. Removal is a whole different nightmare. I tried using the gel removal method I use to get dip nails and gel polish off (wrapping nails in acetone and letting it sit) and even that didn't work. I then caved and baught the remover for this brand and that didn't work either. How can something chip so easily yet be so difficult to remove fully. I wish I loved this because the colour payoff is nice and it is odorless. But the two day manicure is just not worth the trouble, the nail damage from removal or money.

I purchased this product and used only the color coat and it flaked off within 24 hours. I then decide to purchase the primer/sealer to see if that would help with the issue. I applied the primer/sealer then the color coat then the primer/sealer. It has lasted 5 days so far without even a chip. ABSOLUTELY purchase the primer/sealer along with the color if you want to use this product. I also purchased the remover and love it. It took off the remaining polish without a harsh smell. Picture is after 5 days of wear.

Pros: I've got several colors of this brand. The biggest plus to it is that the contents of the polish are as safe as you'll find on the market. The smell is pleasant and non chemical. It will remove with alcohol. Enough layers of the polish and I can peel it off if I have to. The colors really are gorgeous. The chemical list of commercial polish is unsettling, I put my fingers in my mouth sometimes, I don't want to risk eating any of it. It'll stay forever on my toes and that's generally what I keep painted all the time. If you are health conscious, it's a must have. Cons: Have to do touch ups daily on hands. I read somewhere that it's best to let it cure, meaning don't do the dishes right after painting it. So maybe paint at night before bed. I work as a painter, and use my hands alot around the house, so it doesn't last. I don't like haven't to fuss so much with my nails, so I generally only paint fingernails when I've got an event or something. It would drive me nuts to have to do touch ups all the time. So I've never kept polish on my hands because I've had that issue with both commercial and this brand. The clear coat of this brand is a good alternative for fingernails that have a heavy workload. After a week, it does yellow. Requires less maintenance on hands than the color, but still some maintenance ever 4-7 days.

I really like this nail polish. I like knowing it has good ingredients. Pretty color. Stayed on toes for weeks without chipping and no top coat. Fingernails would need a top coat since the polish chips easier but it's fine for a thin coat without a top coat if just going out for the evening and not long term. It goes on easily, lightweight, smooth.

Pretty color, however, started to chip off within a day or two. The worst part, though is that this stuff just does not come off. Not with their remover, regular polish remover, alcohol. I will need to scrape it off.

Over the years I've become very allergic to nail polish and many other cosmetic products. I tried this Nail Polish in clear, and so far NO allergic reaction!!! It applies smoothly with a nice natural shine. If you let the first coat dry fully for an hour before applying an additional coat, it stays on the nails very well. So far two day's without any chips or peeling. I'm thrilled I found this product and that I'm able to Polish my nails again! Will purchase again!

I love translucent natural colors and thought this would be a great alternative to more opaque polishes. This stuff does NOT stay on your nails. I get it’s water based and odorless (lies) but it just peels off less than an hour later. Yes I used a base coat AND a top coat and it just peeled at the tips of my nails and came right off. Do not recommend.

I was pretty excited to try this product and when I opened the package, I was very disappointed. I think this was used! The product is caked in the threads of the bottle and there is dried polish on the bottle. This is going back!

Doesn't really have any colour, but gives a nice shine to nails. Odorless and dry quick.

Die Lieferung kam schnell. Der Nagellack hält, was er verspricht - stinkt nicht, deckt sehr schön und hält gut. Bin sehr froh, endlich ein solches Produkt gefunden zu haben.

Sono anni che compro solo smalto di questa marca perché è l'unico smalto completamente atossico che abbia un risultato esteticamente bello e garantisca una lunga durata (a me dura anche più di una settimana). Si stende facilmente e si uniforma subito, è iper pigmentato e rimane bello lucido anche senza top coat. Colore esattamente come in foto, perfetto sia per le occasioni eleganti che per un look dark. Super consigliato!

Does not last long on the nail :(