Honeybee Gardens Water-Based Nail Enamel, Twice Shy, Matte Nude Pale Pink, 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 couldn't be more impressed and happy with this nail polish! After trying other brands like Karma and Dr's remedy which claim to be non-toxic, yet have the most atrocious odor that lingers for days, I am thrilled to find this nail polish that basically has zero odor. I can do my polish indoors without any heavy duty mask that I have to use with the others and there's no smell at all within an hour. Really the smell is non-existent it's just there is going to be a slight smell (mainly with the Endure) but nothing that is bothersome to me and I am super sensitive. When I prepare my nails properly and use the Honeybee Gardens Endure primer/sealer this polish lasts so long. I've done dishes, daily yard work, all sorts of tasks with my hands and after 2 weeks the polish is just now starting to peel a bit. I do need to use dr's remedy stronger nail polish remover to remove it. I haven't tried Honeybee Gardens gel remover that they recommend to use when using the Endure primer/sealer as it is specifically formulated to remove the strong bond the Endure Primer/Sealer creates, but I will try it and update my review. I thought I was going to only be able to use this polish when I go out and it would last perhaps a day or two. That was not at all the case. This is an amazing polish with no odor and if you prepare your nails according to the instructions on their website and use the Endure primer/sealer, it should last a long time according to my experience. Thank you, thank you Honeybee Gardens for creating a truly non-toxic odor free polish that I can use and not have to endure such toxic odors to have my nails polished which I truly enjoy keeping my nails polished.

I wanted to love this nail polish. There are pros and cons. I'm on a quest to clear toxic products out of my life and I've been wearing toxic brands of nail polish for decades. This is the first one I've tried that is considered "non-toxic" and is rated everywhere for eliminating all the bad stuff. I also waned a polish that didn't require me to rub acetone remover all over my fingers which is so so bad. Parts I love -- the color is literally the prettiest color I've ever seen in a polish - amazing! It goes on smoothly and looks gorgeous. Points for that. The durability is very poor though -- you can only count on it for about an hour - literally on your fingernails it will last hours only at best and it starts to chip off. Toenails a little better -- I painted my toe nails one and a half weeks ago and they are holding up -- prob make it another week. I wanted to love this brand because so much is right about it -- but it's more for little girls who might just to play temporarily. I will use on my toes as I don't mind replacing every couple of weeks but it's a no go on fingernails. I guess that is what water based polishes must result in.