tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post1660893043377860704..comments2023-07-05T11:18:53.489-04:00Comments on Imperfectly Painted: butter LONDON Nail Foundation Base Coat & Hardwear Top Coat ReviewStephanie Merlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600557762841800023noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-66617789735201614062014-10-26T04:35:43.632-04:002014-10-26T04:35:43.632-04:00my and my bff have had similar issues with Butter,...my and my bff have had similar issues with Butter, except we can't go 24 hours without chipping. they make gorgeous colors but man, it's the least long lasting polish I've *ever* tried--fifty cent, no name drug store polish wears better than Butter. and it's not the lack of nasty chemicals! She and I get good results with Zoya and other 3 and 5 free brands--it's just Butter.kaligrrrlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-65046474425614126572013-08-31T11:40:39.676-04:002013-08-31T11:40:39.676-04:00I've had the same problem using cake-hole and ...I've had the same problem using cake-hole and their base coat and top coat. The colors are lovely but don't last.wordslikeknivesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-49340662572473581712012-04-04T05:44:49.458-04:002012-04-04T05:44:49.458-04:00Interesting, I know people who swear by the founda...Interesting, I know people who swear by the foundation/ base coat. And I still love Artful dodger as a color. I appreciate the honest review though.Marta Millsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-63338407297981307922012-02-20T11:39:30.126-05:002012-02-20T11:39:30.126-05:00Thanks for this post, Steph! I was so excited to g...Thanks for this post, Steph! I was so excited to get No More Waity Katie when it came out that I bought 2 (two!) bottles, only to have the polish chip the 2nd day. I wore it once after that and had the same problem. I may give it one more try because I love the color, but I think we aren't a good mix, either, like you & Artful Dodger. <br /><br />Right now I am wearing bL All Hail the Queen and it seems to be doing ok. One tiny chip on the 3rd day. Nothing like NMWK, tho :)<br /><br />AprilApril in Tampanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-18913317825279501602012-01-27T17:23:26.905-05:002012-01-27T17:23:26.905-05:00Don't get to see too many negative reviews but...Don't get to see too many negative reviews but I'm glad you were honest. I know you struggled with it, but it obviously makes all your reviews that much more valid when you're willing to maybe not tell a brand what they want to hear. Good job, doll <3Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiasthttp://nailpolishenthusiast.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-15152606197851028172012-01-25T12:53:27.433-05:002012-01-25T12:53:27.433-05:00That's disappointing that it didn't even l...That's disappointing that it didn't even last 2 days. For all that money? No thanks! Thanks for sharing the review ;0)MariJo Nailsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-1308515510933165232012-01-25T11:17:06.850-05:002012-01-25T11:17:06.850-05:00 interested Excellent submit admin! i bookmarked ... interested Excellent submit admin! i bookmarked your word wide web webpage great post <a href="http://www.alltheshopping.net/" rel="nofollow">Thanks 4 share</a>Merrybutt1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-10407417823202543242012-01-24T09:42:27.823-05:002012-01-24T09:42:27.823-05:00Thanks so much for the honest review... I've ...Thanks so much for the honest review... I've never tried this brand and now I'm a little hesitant after reading this.. have you tried any other colors by them?Gosianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-83771799645825097972012-01-24T04:02:18.228-05:002012-01-24T04:02:18.228-05:00Did the basecoat harden your nails?? I don't c...Did the basecoat harden your nails?? I don't care to buy BL polish or the topcoat, but the foundation has been a lemming for me for some time now. I like nail foundations. I wear a nail treatment for strenght with a foundation over it to hide my ridges. I was hoping BL nail foundation would kill two birds with one stone. Your opinion? Aleta Coluccihttp://www.facebook.com/people/Aleta-Colucci/1209488535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-71912246804016885292012-01-24T00:26:02.597-05:002012-01-24T00:26:02.597-05:00I know I'd expect better, and what's more ...I know I'd expect better, and what's more frustrating is that for so many people it works wonderfully on them. Oh well, you can't win them all. It's just a shame it has to be a brand with such pretty polishes. I'll still buy them, I will just be on a forever quest to figure out how to get them to stay on my nails!imperfectpaintnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-57006067950891584322012-01-24T00:24:55.283-05:002012-01-24T00:24:55.283-05:00I know! I love that color. It's funny I have W...I know! I love that color. It's funny I have Wallis and of all my butter London polishes that's the one I've had the least chipping problems with. imperfectpaintnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-65504498095006587712012-01-24T00:24:01.572-05:002012-01-24T00:24:01.572-05:00I want to know the secret of people who can wear p...I want to know the secret of people who can wear polish for a week without any chips! What is your HG base coat. Share your secret!imperfectpaintnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-13555895678707259192012-01-24T00:22:26.105-05:002012-01-24T00:22:26.105-05:00Yeah, it's so frustrating because out of all o...Yeah, it's so frustrating because out of all of the higher priced nail polishes I have the most butter London. I love their colors. I keep hoping I'll find some top coat and base coat that will make them stick on me. What's funny is Wallis is a butter London polish that I got a lot of wear on. imperfectpaintnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-31211683509433329682012-01-24T00:20:38.031-05:002012-01-24T00:20:38.031-05:00Thanks :). Yeah, I'm noticing that butter Lond...Thanks :). Yeah, I'm noticing that butter London is fantastic for some while not so great for others. A lot of people have luck with it, me not so much. I wish I did though! imperfectpaintnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-1365495592556441492012-01-24T00:17:39.176-05:002012-01-24T00:17:39.176-05:00I should of stuck to changing my nails more freque...I should of stuck to changing my nails more frequently! I used to change them every 2-3 days now it's more like every 4-5. It does suck they don't work on me because I love their colors so much. imperfectpaintnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-46108342697480315952012-01-24T00:15:22.873-05:002012-01-24T00:15:22.873-05:00BL works great on a lot of people. It just hasn...BL works great on a lot of people. It just hasn't for me. It sucks because I love so many of their colors. :(imperfectpaintnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-47802941997294524322012-01-24T00:14:35.677-05:002012-01-24T00:14:35.677-05:00I'll have to give Orly Anchor a try. I really ...I'll have to give Orly Anchor a try. I really like the base coats that are not clear for the same reasons. I like butter London even after this experiment. I will definitely do more thought about purchasing them in the future, but they have great colors. Hopefully, I can find some top coat or base coat combination that will make it wear better....or perhaps that's just wishful thinking!imperfectpaintnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-43506758060417512042012-01-24T00:02:30.915-05:002012-01-24T00:02:30.915-05:00Yeah, I think from what I've noticed is that b...Yeah, I think from what I've noticed is that butter London is amazing on some and fussy on others. It seems very black and white. I love their polishes, it just sucks that we don't mix! imperfectpaintnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-87578421975046959682012-01-24T00:01:50.247-05:002012-01-24T00:01:50.247-05:00My suggestion to save the money was more geared to...My suggestion to save the money was more geared towards people who already have had issues with chipping from butter London. I actually think people with similar issues like mine, would probably not benefit from it. I wouldn't necessarily have the same recommendation for people who do not have issues their polishes. I threw it out there that it maybe a body chemistry issue, but I cannot not write a review if something was given to me. I had to be honest. There are many people who do not have any problems with butter London, and there are a lot of people that do. I'm sure my review to the people who do not have issues will not dissuade them from purchasing what they want from the brand because their experience is different. :)imperfectpaintnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-67667845595809808492012-01-23T19:53:37.064-05:002012-01-23T19:53:37.064-05:00Thank you so much for your honest review. I feel y...Thank you so much for your honest review. I feel you are speaking to your followers/readers and not being a mouthpiece for a product company.<br />As I have read on fitness blogs, they have a quote, 'your mileage may vary.' :) As you mentioned, it could very well be a chemistry thing that doesn't mix well.Kimberlynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-85528672619582990182012-01-23T19:05:05.892-05:002012-01-23T19:05:05.892-05:00I think this may have to do more with body chemist...I think this may have to do more with body chemistry. All butter london polishes work fine on me with or without their base coat and topcoat. I don't think that people should save their money, but maybe wait for a sale so they can see if butter london works with their body chemistry. micnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-29454123763039134382012-01-23T17:52:16.286-05:002012-01-23T17:52:16.286-05:00I also like a base that is not clear. I use Orly A...I also like a base that is not clear. I use Orly Anchor that is a cream color. Having a color lets me know I got a good even base coverage. While I don't have yellowing to my natural nails, I would think having a color in the base would help neutralize the yellow as well. I also am not a fan of Butter London due to the chipping and over all lack of good wear esp at their price point. The only ones that stay on for me are their glitters and I am not a big fan of their glitters.beachgalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-5812581182354203232012-01-23T15:54:47.773-05:002012-01-23T15:54:47.773-05:00Bummer they didn't work for you. I have been w...Bummer they didn't work for you. I have been wearing HRH by them on my toes with sally hansen top coat and zoya base coat and I have gotten minimal chipping in almost a month I'd say, so I'm a fan!Oliviahttp://www.oliviafrescura.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-33278223945497473272012-01-23T13:48:29.427-05:002012-01-23T13:48:29.427-05:00That's a shame Butter London polishes haven...That's a shame Butter London polishes haven't worked on you, because they sure make some pretty ones. Interesting how different polishes react differently on people. <br /><br />I really love Butter London, but I probably get at most 3 days of wear with them. However, since I change my nail polish so often, I probably don't even notice.Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-37144807327928300442012-01-23T13:24:32.838-05:002012-01-23T13:24:32.838-05:00I appreciate the longer review - you've defini...I appreciate the longer review - you've definitely given it a good try, but it's clear that it just didn't work for you. It would be nice if they did, but wishing doesn't make it so. I admit that I've had better results with the one Butter London polish I own, which makes me think you may be right that they just don't work on you. (I'm about to give up on a different brand that others love because I never fail to have problems with it.) As I think I've mentioned before I place more trust blogs that post honest reviews when something doesn't work.tropicalchromenoreply@blogger.com