I’ve been painting my nails this afternoon (and before you ask, yes it’s for work – all will be revealed on Monday) and I decided upon a festive red Mavala polish, 69 Bordeaux. And it hit me, as it does every time I use Mavala, how great the polishes are. They glide on with ease; the coats are never too thick nor too thin and the colours are true to the shade in the bottle (and in just two quick-drying coats).

The bottles are only 5ml, which means there is a chance you might actually finish a bottle because do you know anyone who has ever got to the bottom of a nail polish? And the size is reflected in the £3.95 price tag – much cheaper than the competition. There are over 100 shades in the brand’s colour collection to choose from- if you’re feeling spoilt for choice I’d recommend Paris (a true red), it’s my favourite.

Treat yourself this week, before the buying-for-others season kicks in.

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