NYC Long Wearing Nail Enamel in Skyline Blue
(retail: $0.99, 0.45 oz)
NYC In A New York Color Minute Quick Dry Nail Polish in Raindrop
(retail: $1.99, 0.33 oz)
What you can't see in my first picture is that Skyline Blue contains fine silver shimmer:
Three coats of each polish, no top coat:
Pinky and middle finger: Skyline Blue
Ring and index finger: Raindrop
Light blue cremes are generally not easy to work with, and neither of these polishes was a "dream" to apply. They both require some work and both go on streaky for the first and second coats. Also, both polishes don't really self-level all the way (which you can see in my swatches) so I would recommend a good, thick top coat if you wear either one, just to get a smoother finish. The dry time for both polishes was decent but not fantastic after three coats (the first and second coats did dry more quickly though).
I'd say I like them both equally, but my personal preference is Raindrop, because I think the slightly cooler shade of blue looks better on my particular skintone.
Do you own either of these new blues from NYC? What do you think of them?
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Thanks for this post , I was kind of keeping my eye on these. Since they're streaky I'll pass & stick with my blue L'Oreal!
ReplyDeleteRaindrop is a gorgeous color, but I agree the application is a horror! It bubbles up on my nails like no other!
ReplyDeleteI love blue nail polishes too and I'd buy raindrop without thinking twice. thanks for comparing.
ReplyDeleteI love light blues! Raindrop is my favorite :)
ReplyDeleteI have Skyline Blue.I haven't swatched it yet.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know another nail polish color similar to Skyline Blue that applies better?
ReplyDeleteI have them both, but haven't tried them ( too many polishes, I think). Now I will make a point of wearing them!
ReplyDeleteI have Raindrop on now. It was a thick, goopy nightmare, so the search for the perfect pale blue continues!
ReplyDeleteHow do you like these in comparison to Sinful Colors Cinderella?
ReplyDeleteCinderella has a pink shimmer, while Skyline Blue has a silver shimmer. They're about the same in quality, to me anyway. (and I don't have Raindrop)
DeleteI love the look of skyline blue, now if only I can find it in Canada or somewhere online
ReplyDeleteI'm wearing Skyline Blue right now, and love it. It's a lovely soft blue, with the faintest whispery hint of silver shimmer - not obvious, just "barely there" - it captures the light nicely, and does not require a top coat for shine. I only applied two coats, and I'm happy with the result. It was only a little bit streaky for the first coat, not the second, and the second fully covered the top coat nicely. For the person who said their polish bubbles, be sure to never shake your polish. I don't even roll it before I use it, unless it was an old polish, in which case you should probably just toss it. Minimal movement of the bottle should prevent any bubbles. I love this polish, and will wear it often. Got it super-cheap, $1.99 in-store at Walmart.
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