I tried 42 new-to-me brands in 2023 and decided to rank them from least favorite to most favorite. I love ranking things and I love wrap ups and this kind of serves as both.
I’m starting off with the 5 brands that came in last. Although these brands are my least favorite of what I tried this year, I don’t really ‘hate’ them by any means. Most of it comes down to color preference, formula preference, and expectations vs reality in regards to swatch photos.
Pictures in order:
1. Jior Couture “Nom Nom Nom” from May 2023 PPU
2. By Vanessa Molina “Fishnet Stockings” from October 2023 PPU worn over ILNP “Eclipse”
3. Swamp Gloss “Sunset With Teeth” from May 2023 Stardust Shimmer Collab
4. Alchemy Lacquers “Fright Fest” from a destash, originally released in September 2022 PPU
5. Starrily “Nectar”, not sure collection name or if it was LE
All manis used Vibrant Scents Double Bond Unscented base coat and Cuticula Limitless Quick Dry Top Coat.
Swamp Gloss Sunset With Teeth also has a matte top coat, no brand name from the dollar store
by realitygreene