Pupa Nail Polish: Review & Nail Art

Our introduction to Italian polishes is almost over. Last but not least we have Pupa. My memories of Pupa go back to when I was a teenager in Russia in the mid-90s. Pupa was one of those super cool luxury brands that you’d imagine buying for a special occasion. Back then, Russia was heading for an economic crisis so I certainly couldn’t afford it, I didn’t even know it was made in Italy!

So imagine how pleased I was to come across Pupa nail polish again on a European holiday with an advantageous exchange rate. It certainly didn’t disappoint. They have fantastic colours, a superb formula and super glossy finish. Everything you’d expect from a luxury polish except a crazy price tag. Under normal economic circumstances, Pupa is actually very affordable! Detailed review, as always, below…

As for the nail art, I went for a quick negative space manicure. I used striping tape for the cross detail and the French manicure and half moon details were hand painted. If you wish to re-create this manicure, this negative space nails tutorial will be very handy.

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REVIEW – Pupa Milano Nail Polish:

• Formula:  Highly pigmented, fast drying & very easy to apply. Cruelty-free and 5-Free, no toluene, camphor, DBP, formaldehyde resin and formaldehyde but they do contain nitrocellulose.
• Finish: Super glossy cremes.
• Application: The polishes go on evenly and flawlessly and are very easy to apply, a great brush too. You’ll need 1-2 costs to get a fully opaque coverage.
• Wearability: Up to 5 days with a top coat.
• Nail Art: Perfect for any kind of nail art or details. Gradients, negative space or freehand – whatever you feel like, these polishes are fail proof.