ILNP Candlelight, Lights Out, Summer Lovin' Nail Polishes Reviews & Swatches
Candlelight
ILNP Candlelight Ultra Holographic Nail Polish ($10.00 for 0.4 oz.) has a black base packed with holographic sparkle and slightly larger, orange-to-green shifting sparkle throughout. It shifted from deep, fiery orange-red to greenish-gold depending on the angle with a plethora of rainbow sprinkles in the background. The consistency was easy to work with as it was fluid, smooth, and self-leveling without being prone to pooling.
Per the brand, it has its maximum coverage in two to three coats. In the swatches, I’ve applied two coats using Deborah Lipmann Gel Lab Pro base and top coats, which was enough for full coverage. I wore this shade for 10 days and had minor tip wear and no chips.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ILNP Revival (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ILNP Underground (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ILNP Sitting Fireside (P, $10.00) (80% similar).
- ILNP Lights Out (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$10.00/0.4 oz. - $25.00 Per Ounce
The brand has several finishes, though some overlap, and they primarily have polishes with some shimmer to them, which often includes holographic, duochromatic, or multichromatic shimmer and effects.
The majority of shades specifically list how many coats are necessary for full coverage, which typically ranged from two to three, though a few went as high as four coats; the jelly finish, as expected, tended to be the sheerest. I found that what was stated was typically accurate to opacity performance. Most shades needed two coats for even (and/or opaque) coverage.
More metallic shades--often multichromes--had barely visible brush strokes from a normal viewing distance (as compared to a close-up photo, which is magnified). An additional coat sometimes made these even less noticeable, and then a good layer of top coat further reduced the visibility.
Both the holographic and multichrome shades presented with visible shifts and even dispersion of holographic shimmer/sparkle. Some of the multichrome shades had less contrasting shifts, so the effect wasn't as strong head-on (e.g. shifting between blue to violet to warmer purple) but readily visible just glancing at my nails resting on the desk and so on. Many shades had finer pearl/shimmer, which danced and caught the light beautifully but ensured a smooth texture and easier removal.
The formula tended to have a light to light-medium viscosity to it, which ensured fluid, more even coverage without being thick, goopy, or so thin that it dried down as one applied it to nail. Some of the black-based shimmer shades seemed to be a little thinner relative to the jelly or multichrome finishes. Most shades self-leveled and hid my more ridged nails, though a good base and top coat would be ideal. Overall, the polishes were smooth and easy to work with, while the brush itself wasn't too wide nor too narrow, though I had to be most careful working with some of the richer shades on my pinky!
The drying time seemed average; I was able to add a second (and/or third) coat after I had done the other nails on my hand. I would give the Multichromes a little extra time to dry down just to ensure the least visible brush strokes in the end result, though. For the more sparkly and textured shades, like the glitters, I felt like a top coat really helped to bring everything together to give the end result a shiny, plush effect.
Of the shades I've done full wear tests for (about 20 shades at the time of writing the overview), none of them have chipped over the course of a week. I've had minor tip wear across the board with some shades having very minor tip wear at that.
That being said, it's typical for me to have polish last a week or longer on me, though, and I have not personally had issues with finding a formula that wears a week with minor tip wear but no chipping. The primary source of tip wear likely comes from typing on the computer, though I also open small, paper cartons and peel off labels routinely when opening new products (for review).
Browse all of our ILNP Ultra Holographic Nail Polish swatches.
Ingredients
Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid / Neopentyl Glycol / Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Acrylates Copolymer, Styrene / Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Benzophenone-1, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate MAY CONTAIN Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 34 (CI 15880), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Blue 27 (CI 75510), Black 2 (CI 77266), Mica, Alum
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Candlelight
PPermanent. $10.00.
Lights Out
ILNP Lights Out Shimmer Nail Polish ($10.00 for 0.4 oz.) has a black base with a moderate amount of sparkle that shifted from deep red to copper to brighter orange. There was supposed to be a shift to green, which I didn’t really see in person. The polish had a smooth, fluid consistency that made it easy to work with on the nail as it went on evenly, didn’t pool along the edges, and self-leveled as it dried down.
Per the brand, it has its maximum coverage in two to four coats. In the swatches, I’ve applied two coats using Deborah Lipmann Gel Lab Pro base and top coats, which was fully opaque; it was pretty opaque in just one coat but required a second one to be fully even. I wore this shade for 10 days and had minor tip wear and no chips.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ILNP Black Orchid (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ILNP Underground (P, $10.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ILNP Revival (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ILNP Candlelight (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ILNP Sitting Fireside (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$10.00/0.4 oz. - $25.00 Per Ounce
The brand has several finishes, though some overlap, and they primarily have polishes with some shimmer to them, which often includes holographic, duochromatic, or multichromatic shimmer and effects.
The majority of shades specifically list how many coats are necessary for full coverage, which typically ranged from two to three, though a few went as high as four coats; the jelly finish, as expected, tended to be the sheerest. I found that what was stated was typically accurate to opacity performance. Most shades needed two coats for even (and/or opaque) coverage.
More metallic shades--often multichromes--had barely visible brush strokes from a normal viewing distance (as compared to a close-up photo, which is magnified). An additional coat sometimes made these even less noticeable, and then a good layer of top coat further reduced the visibility.
Both the holographic and multichrome shades presented with visible shifts and even dispersion of holographic shimmer/sparkle. Some of the multichrome shades had less contrasting shifts, so the effect wasn't as strong head-on (e.g. shifting between blue to violet to warmer purple) but readily visible just glancing at my nails resting on the desk and so on. Many shades had finer pearl/shimmer, which danced and caught the light beautifully but ensured a smooth texture and easier removal.
The formula tended to have a light to light-medium viscosity to it, which ensured fluid, more even coverage without being thick, goopy, or so thin that it dried down as one applied it to nail. Some of the black-based shimmer shades seemed to be a little thinner relative to the jelly or multichrome finishes. Most shades self-leveled and hid my more ridged nails, though a good base and top coat would be ideal. Overall, the polishes were smooth and easy to work with, while the brush itself wasn't too wide nor too narrow, though I had to be most careful working with some of the richer shades on my pinky!
The drying time seemed average; I was able to add a second (and/or third) coat after I had done the other nails on my hand. I would give the Multichromes a little extra time to dry down just to ensure the least visible brush strokes in the end result, though. For the more sparkly and textured shades, like the glitters, I felt like a top coat really helped to bring everything together to give the end result a shiny, plush effect.
Of the shades I've done full wear tests for (about 20 shades at the time of writing the overview), none of them have chipped over the course of a week. I've had minor tip wear across the board with some shades having very minor tip wear at that.
That being said, it's typical for me to have polish last a week or longer on me, though, and I have not personally had issues with finding a formula that wears a week with minor tip wear but no chipping. The primary source of tip wear likely comes from typing on the computer, though I also open small, paper cartons and peel off labels routinely when opening new products (for review).
Browse all of our ILNP Shimmer Nail Polish swatches.
Ingredients
Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid / Neopentyl Glycol / Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Acrylates Copolymer, Styrene / Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Benzophenone-1, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate MAY CONTAIN Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 34 (CI 15880), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Blue 27 (CI 75510), Black 2 (CI 77266), Mica, Aluminum Powder (CI 77000)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Lights Out
PPermanent. $10.00.
Summer Lovin'
ILNP Summer Lovin’ Holographic Shimmer Nail Polish ($12.50 for 0.4 oz.) is a pale, bluish-aqua base with fine, holographic shimmer throughout along with peach-to-pink shifting shimmer. The consistency was smooth, fluid without being too thick or too thin, and was easy to work with as it applied evenly with each coat and didn’t pool along the edges.
Per the brand, it has its maximum coverage in two to four coats. In the swatches, I’ve applied two coats using Deborah Lipmann Gel Lab Pro base and top coats, which yielded nearly opaque coverage so a third coat would be ideal for maximum coverage in my experience. I wore this shade for 10 days and had minor tip wear and no chips.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ILNP Skate Date (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ILNP Drive-In (P, $10.00) (80% similar).
- ILNP Downtown (P, $10.00) is darker, less pigmented, warmer (80% similar).
- ILNP Stardust (H) (P, $12.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.50/0.4 oz. - $31.25 Per Ounce
The brand has several finishes, though some overlap, and they primarily have polishes with some shimmer to them, which often includes holographic, duochromatic, or multichromatic shimmer and effects.
The majority of shades specifically list how many coats are necessary for full coverage, which typically ranged from two to three, though a few went as high as four coats; the jelly finish, as expected, tended to be the sheerest. I found that what was stated was typically accurate to opacity performance. Most shades needed two coats for even (and/or opaque) coverage.
More metallic shades--often multichromes--had barely visible brush strokes from a normal viewing distance (as compared to a close-up photo, which is magnified). An additional coat sometimes made these even less noticeable, and then a good layer of top coat further reduced the visibility.
Both the holographic and multichrome shades presented with visible shifts and even dispersion of holographic shimmer/sparkle. Some of the multichrome shades had less contrasting shifts, so the effect wasn't as strong head-on (e.g. shifting between blue to violet to warmer purple) but readily visible just glancing at my nails resting on the desk and so on. Many shades had finer pearl/shimmer, which danced and caught the light beautifully but ensured a smooth texture and easier removal.
The formula tended to have a light to light-medium viscosity to it, which ensured fluid, more even coverage without being thick, goopy, or so thin that it dried down as one applied it to nail. Some of the black-based shimmer shades seemed to be a little thinner relative to the jelly or multichrome finishes. Most shades self-leveled and hid my more ridged nails, though a good base and top coat would be ideal. Overall, the polishes were smooth and easy to work with, while the brush itself wasn't too wide nor too narrow, though I had to be most careful working with some of the richer shades on my pinky!
The drying time seemed average; I was able to add a second (and/or third) coat after I had done the other nails on my hand. I would give the Multichromes a little extra time to dry down just to ensure the least visible brush strokes in the end result, though. For the more sparkly and textured shades, like the glitters, I felt like a top coat really helped to bring everything together to give the end result a shiny, plush effect.
Of the shades I've done full wear tests for (about 20 shades at the time of writing the overview), none of them have chipped over the course of a week. I've had minor tip wear across the board with some shades having very minor tip wear at that.
That being said, it's typical for me to have polish last a week or longer on me, though, and I have not personally had issues with finding a formula that wears a week with minor tip wear but no chipping. The primary source of tip wear likely comes from typing on the computer, though I also open small, paper cartons and peel off labels routinely when opening new products (for review).
Browse all of our ILNP Holographic Shimmer Nail Polish swatches.
Ingredients
Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid / Neopentyl Glycol / Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Acrylates Copolymer, Styrene / Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Benzophenone-1, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate MAY CONTAIN Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 34 (CI 15880), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Blue 27 (CI 75510), Black 2 (CI 77266), Mica, Aluminum Powder (CI 77000)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Summer Lovin'
PPermanent. $12.50.
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ILNP Candlelight Ultra Holographic Nail Polish
ILNP Candlelight Ultra Holographic Nail Polish
ILNP Candlelight Ultra Holographic Nail Polish
ILNP Candlelight Ultra Holographic Nail Polish
ILNP Candlelight Ultra Holographic Nail Polish
ILNP Candlelight Ultra Holographic Nail Polish
ILNP Candlelight Ultra Holographic Nail Polish
ILNP Lights Out Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Lights Out Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Lights Out Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Lights Out Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Lights Out Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Lights Out Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Summer Lovin' Holographic Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Summer Lovin' Holographic Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Summer Lovin' Holographic Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Summer Lovin' Holographic Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Summer Lovin' Holographic Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Summer Lovin' Holographic Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Candlelight Ultra Holographic Nail Polish
ILNP Candlelight Ultra Holographic Nail Polish
ILNP Candlelight Ultra Holographic Nail Polish
ILNP Candlelight Ultra Holographic Nail Polish
ILNP Candlelight Ultra Holographic Nail Polish
ILNP Candlelight Ultra Holographic Nail Polish
ILNP Candlelight Ultra Holographic Nail Polish
ILNP Candlelight Ultra Holographic Nail Polish
ILNP Lights Out Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Lights Out Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Lights Out Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Lights Out Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Lights Out Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Lights Out Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Summer Lovin' Holographic Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Summer Lovin' Holographic Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Summer Lovin' Holographic Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Summer Lovin' Holographic Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Summer Lovin' Holographic Shimmer Nail Polish
ILNP Summer Lovin' Holographic Shimmer Nail Polish
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