Incoco Nail Polish Strips in Smell the Roses, Swatches and Review

Hi everyone! A while back I was contacted by Dee of Incoco asking me if I was interested in reviewing their nail polish strips. I tend to be hesitant about trying nail appliqués, but I was interested in their products so I agreed. I was sent three different designs - I have the first today, and I'll show you the other two at a later date.

About Incoco Nail Polish Strips: These are 100% real nail polish and are designed to last 14 days. Each package contains 16 nail polish strips, instructions, a nail file and buffer, and a cuticle stick. According to the product it contains the base, colour, and top coat in one, so you do not need to use a base or top coat. Their website has over 200 designs including nail art, plain colours, tips, and strips designed for pedicures.

Incoco nail polish strips

My experience: I applied these according to the instructions, which are very clear. You start by cleaning and buffing the nails (the buffer is very fine and not damaging). Then peel away the strip from the backing and take off the cover. You place it on the nail, press it down and smooth it out, then finish by filing away the excess. You can stretch these so that they fit, but I find that didn't always work for me. You are not supposed to seal these with top coat.

Incoco Smell the Roses

I found that it was difficult to reposition these if I didn't get it right on the first try. They stick very well and on two occasions I had to take a strip off with acetone because they don't peel off. Acetone works much better than nail polish remover for removing these strips. With nail polish remover, you end up with a bunch of sticky residue that takes longer to get rid of.

Incoco Smell the Roses

Pros:

• Strips are very thin and don't feel bulky like some wraps. In fact they are thinner than several coats of nail polish. 
• Contains base, colour, and top coat, so no need for extra polish. I see these being perfect for travel. 
• They fit the nails easily - some wraps have slanted sides, while some have straight sides for different nail shapes. 
• They have a glossy shine on their own. 
• They can be "trimmed" along the sides with a bit of acetone and a fine cleanup brush.

Cons:

• Difficult to reposition if it sticks in the wrong place.
• One package is only good for 1 - 1 1/2 applications. Although they are double ended it is really difficult to use the other end as it gets damaged when removing the excess. 
• Nail polish strips dry out, so any unused strips must be resealed properly.

Incoco Smell the Roses

Summary: Overall, I really enjoyed these. The design is very nice - it's a light pink with orange and pink roses and a subtle pink shimmer. Also they feel very comfortable. I don't have that there's-something-stuck-on-my-nails feeling. However, I can't comment on the wear time, but I will test that for my next review.

Availability and Price: Incoco nail polish appliqués are available from their website. This particular design retails for $8.99. Prices range from $7.99 for plain colours, $8.99 for designs, and $9.99 for tips.

What do you think about Incoco nail polish strips? Have you tried any appliqués before?

*Products provided for review, all opinions are my own. See my disclosure policy for more details.*