So a while ago I created a Neon Tribal Print design with these three Island Girl polishes that I received from a good friend (hi Hollie!). I just realized that I never did a full swatch and review for you! I can't believe I didn't realize this earlier because I love these colors! Unfortunately I don't have names of these polishes, but they come in a set and are sold wherever Island Girl is sold- predominately in Hawaii and Las Vegas as far as I know. I did hear from a reader that they are sold in Guam as well. So, for this post I will call them pink, coral and teal.
Pink is up first and is a beautiful neon. This one screams Barbie! I have said other pinks are Barbie pinks, but this is what Barbie would wear to the beach! I used three coats here, the polish formula isn't the best, but it isn't terrible either. It is a bit chalky and doesn't completely level itself. I didn't add top coat so you can see how it isn't completely even, but isn't bumpy either.
**Update- a reader informed me that she thinks this pink is Molokai Dream, I haven't been able to confirm, but from her photo of the bottle, she seems correct. So, I will tentatively say this is Molokai Dream! Thanks Tricia for the information!**
Next is Coral, wow, I had a difficult time photographing this one. It is definitely eye searing! Sorry if it looks crazy on your computer. This really reminds me of China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy. I would say this one is a little more orange than pink, but it is definitely a coral. Same application issues as Pink, but this one dries to a matte finish. I also used three coats here, and one thing I forgot to mention is that the polish is somewhat thin, so it does have a tendency to want to pool in your cuticles.
Teal is my favorite, but probably only because I love all the teals! This one was also three coats, it was the closest to being able to use two, but I went for three just in case. It dries glossier, but does still have the pooling issue, streakiness and all the other issues mentioned above.
Despite all of the application issues, I love these colors! Seriously the pastel quality of these neons is so beautiful. This is one of those collections that I can completely accept its shortcomings because of the colors. If I travel to destinations with Island Girl, I will definitely be picking up some more of their beautiful colors! I have been eyeing a few really unique ones. Now, I just have to plan that trip to Hawaii. Do you have and Island Girl? What is your favorite shade? Let me know in the comments!
