What Is Sinful Shine?
Sinful Shine is newish collection from the original Sinful Color’s line. What you might not know is that Sinful Shine has actually been around for some time already. You’ve seen the bottles with the silver cap, well, those are all Sinful Shine products with Gel Tech. More recently, though, they’ve released the duo: the Sinful Shine polish with a sister Sinful Shine Top Coat.
What Is Gel Tech?
Gel Tech is a newly discovered formula from the brand Sinful Color designed to make your manicure last longer.
Where Can You Find Sinful Shine?
I found my duo kit at Target. You can purchase the pieces individually or some of them are prepackaged together for a slight discount. You can also find them at any big box store and Walgreens.
How Much Does Sinful Shine Cost?
They’re priced individually for $2.99, just a dollar more than the standard Sinful Color’s collection. You can find the prepackaged kits that include a Sinful Shine step 1 and the step 2 top coat for $5.99 at Target.
How Does It Apply?
Two coats of step 1 followed by one coat of step 2 is what they suggest. Having already been a fan of the Sinful Colors line, I wasn’t surprised to find that the formula is extra creamy and applied opaque in one coat. I followed up with a second just to ensure a perfect manicure, but I really could have gotten away with one. Step 2 is a thinner formula than my beloved Seche Vite, but I assume that’s what results in the super high shine gloss. It applied just fine and was easy to use.
Dry Time
My manicure passed the dry test (tapping two polished fingers together without that tacky, sticky feeling) in 22 minutes.
Claims
I appreciate that there are no lofty claims from this product, you know, saying it’ll last a month or something like that. They simply claim that the Gel Tech formula helps your manicure last longer and using the duo together will result in a manicure that’s 5 X shinier than a patent leather shoe.
Does It Last?
I sort of knew what to expect since I’ve used the stand alone Sinful Shine polish on its own in the past, but yes. It does actually last longer than a regular polish. Obviously the time line will vary depending on how rough you are on your nails, but I spend half my day doing household chores, and mine lasted chip free for 5 days! Winner Winner Chicken Dinner in my book!
Would I Recommend Sinful Shine?
Yup, absolutely. I’ve never been disappointed by the Sinful Colors range in the past, and I had high expectations for the duo. If you’re into the super shiny gel looking manicures that are easy to remove, this is for you. The step 2 topcoat isn’t 100% necessary in my opinion, especially if you’re a Seche Vite cult follower like me, which also offers that high gloss shine in way less drying time. In my opinion, it’s a steal! Go out and snatch some for yourself today!
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I love the price tag on this – need to try it! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
hmmm, I might have to try this out! Although I'm a fan of gel, after about two rounds I have to give my nails a break for a couple of weeks, with the price tag I might have to try this out!
Your nails look amazing! Love that color on you!
Looks great! I've never tried gel at home… will definitely check this out!
I am definitely going to look for this!
Pretty! I've been wanting something like this and we all know I'm at Target frequently enough … will check this out!!!
I'm a huge fan of Sinful Colors as they last much longer than Essie and OPI, so I'm sure I'll love their shine line too. Thanks for such an awesome rec <3
Green Fashionista
I've always been a fan of Sinful Colors, so I might have to check this out. I like a really glossy manicure, and that color is beautiful!
xoxo
Kat 🙂
I just bought a sinful glow in the dark polish this weekend that is fabulous. I will have to try this one next! I love the color you picked.
hahaha but wouldn't that be cool? yes it totally would. i have only tried a handful of sinful colors, i'll have to check out this fancy line. you can't beat the price, and 5 days?! that is pretty fabulous indeed.
I love sinful colors and had seen the shine products around. I'm so glad you did a review so I know they work! I mean at that price tag I can afford a set. I think that will be my treat yo' self for the week!
Ohh I am loving that color– and it does look amazing on your nails, the formula sounds awesome. I still haven't tried any of the gel drugstore lines.
I tried one of the Shine colors alone and was disappointed… but I do love the color so maybe I'll give it a shot with the matching top coat and see!
Great review! I love that colour on you
Gorgeous color and shine!
Thanks for the tip! I've been a fan of the Sinful Colors line for a while so I'm anxious to check out the Sinful Shine. Your nails look amazing as always 🙂
I got to try Sinful Colors in my last VoxBox from Influenster, and I really liked it! This is definitely a steal! That color looks amazing, and I'm impressed at how nice your nails look. Mine always look somewhat similar to a toddler doing her own nails…. ;-P
Ahh so sad our Target doesn't sell it! I went looking today and they don't carry it. I might have to check the other Target in town!
I tried this product since the first time you told us about it and I love it! I'm also hard on my hands but I can get a 5 day work week. At least with a nude color where the edges are not as noticeable. Thanks for recommending.