I have no idea if Primark even still sell these polishes, I bought them a while ago and they have been sat on my desk, waiting to be swatched, and I just got round to it. These are honestly my very first Primark polishes and I definitely think I picked the right ones to start with.
Both polishes are sheer, jelly like polishes with a shimmer. Both looked great with 2 coats although still had visible nail line so if you want it to be more opaque a third coat would be best. All photos are 2 coats with no topcoat.
Coral
Although called Coral, this polish is actually closer to a Barbie pink but has a coral and blue shimmer giving it the slight coral lean.
Aquamarine
Aquamarine is a beautiful light aquamarine shade with a light blue and pink shimmer.
This one is my favourite of the 2 as the shimmer shows through strongest in most lights.
Both polishes have a fantastic formula that applies beautifully, builds up nicely not getting too thick as you go, and they dry quickly. They are easy to clean up and remove. While the do dry to a shiny finish, I would recommend a topcoat to bring out the shimmer and extend the wear of the polishes.
With the shimmer being very fine in these, I wanted to try them over black and white and while they just look more pink and blue over white, over black they turn in to completely different polishes, both becoming shifty gorgeousness. Coral has the best effect giving a linear shift while Aquamarine is more scattered in appearance. The black and white I used are Barry M Black Forest and Barry m Cotton.
I highly recommend these polishes, especially at the steal of a price of £1.50 and I am excited to try some more from their range of polishes.
Which are your favourite Primark polishes?
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Hi I absolutely love the Mermaid Magic nail varnishes in Coral. Do you no where I can buy them from as Primark don’t fave them.
Hi, I’m afraid I don’t. I bought them from Primark and that’s the only place I have ever seen them. Sorry I couldn’t be more help.
Hi!
I don’t know if you still have those bottles (probably not) but I was wondering if you have a number on the bottom of the bottle or something I could use to ask Primark workers for a similar nail polish? I’m trying to buy some for my friend who got it a couple years ago. I haven’t had any luck finding them on eBay or Primark. Or if you have any recommendations for similar nail polishes (coral pink and sparkly) that would be wonderful as well. Thank you!
Hi, I had a look on the bottles and the only numbers I can see are these :0104 19kr. Both bottles have exactly the same number on them. I hope this helps. :)x
I brought mermaid magic coral nail polish few years ago and has lasted not gone sticky like most nail polish I’ve just used the last drop and would love to buy more is it still available in primark stores?
I’m really sorry but I have no idea if they are still available. Best I can suggest is sites like eBay and Vinted as you never know.