I recently tried Sassy Saints Nail Lil in the shade Sparkle Suede, and overall, I love the application so far! I only applied two coats to test how it wears over time, but here’s my initial experience.
Pros:
• Smooth application – My first attempt took some time, but the process was straightforward. Once you get the hang of it, it becomes much easier.
• No UV light needed – I love that it air-dries without needing a UV lamp.
• Salon-quality finish – Despite my Top It brush hardening up, the final result looked just like a salon manicure.
• Beautiful color – Sparkle Suede is absolutely stunning! Just a heads-up—it’s a glitter polish, so expect a bit of sparkle flying around on your hands and clothes.
I haven’t removed it yet, so I’m unsure how that process will go, but I’ll find out when the time comes. Overall, I’m happy with the results and would definitely recommend it!
Cons:
• Packaging issues – Two of my bottle caps detached from the brush when opening, leaving the brush stuck inside. Unfortunately, this happened with the Base It and Top It bottles, which contain liquids that shouldn’t touch the skin. While trying to get them out, some product spilled on my fingers. I did manage to fix them back into the caps once I got the brushes out.
• Prime It bottle defect – The Prime It bottle arrived with what looked like a burnt opening. I’ve attached a video for reference.
• Brush hardening issue – Even after following all the steps correctly, the Top It brush hardened quickly. I swapped it with the Clean It brush, but that one also stiffened almost immediately after wiping it on a kitchen towel.
• No solution for contaminated liquid – If the Top It liquid gets contaminated, the only option is to buy a new bottle. Unfortunately, there’s no way to revive it, and purchasing a single replacement bottle (plus shipping to Canada) can be costly. This could be a deal breaker unless there is a way to fix it that I couldn’t find online.