Product Review of Nivea Sea Extract Manicure Nail Polish

I have developed a love-hate relationship with Nivea. Love the Nivea Creme; Hate the self tanning products... and so it goes. Still, when confronted with a 3-for-2 sale, I cannot resist trying yet more of their products. I figure I have a 50-50 chance of being happy. This is exactly how I ended up with a bottle of the Nivea Sea Extract Manicure, a pastel nail polish and strengthener.

Now, you have to know that I am a little bit spoiled. I rarely do my own nails, preferring to go to the local nail salon and be pampered with a nice French Manicure. Still, I have dozens of bottles of nail polish and countless nail care products. Why? Because once in awhile I do like to sit in front of the TV and play with my nails. I figured this pastel Lavender would look good if I attempted to do my own French Manicure. It really is a pretty color.

The bottle is typical of nail polishes, only a little nicer than most in its frosted oval shape. It looks expensive sitting on the dresser next to the Dior polishes, Sally Hansen, Revlon, Make It, Esse, and all the rest. This is my favorite nail polish as far as the bottle goes.

Now, my nails grow really fast. They always have. They usually grow strong, also, but they tend to get brittle in the Swedish weather and begin snapping off at a certain length. This annoys me. Because of that, the fact that this is a strengthener along with a pretty color help sell me on the 80SEK price tag. That is about 11 bucks US. Bit pricey for nail polish, that. It would be worth it if it worked. I shook the bottle gently, then unscrewed the cap.

Nivea says This is "a light, pastel coloured lacquer and strong, nail-hardener in one. Strong & Pastel is available in three shades, Vanilla (5), Rose (6) and Lavender (7) and contains coral seaweed extracts to ensure strong, glossy looking nails."

Nivea saves their reputation with this one

Credit: Lori Leidig

Copyright: Lori Leidig