Review: Layla - Gel Effect Nail Polish in No. 4 Beige Evolution

There has been so much talk lately about matte nail polishes but my preference is still with glossy nails. I haven't tried a matte polish and I'm not too sure if I ever will as it just doesn't appeal to me. Today's polish is a very glossy one called Layla Gel Effect Nail Polish in No. 4 Beige Evolution* that The Hut kindly sent to me. 

The colour is a brownish grey, definitely not a shade that I would instantly reach for on the shelf but I think it looks surprisingly nice and it would be more suited to those with pale skin. The image of it on my nails doesn't really do it justice. Hardly any sunlight recently has meant I've been battling between using a camera flash or going for a minimal light photo. It also didn't help that my nails kept reflecting light, but more on that in a bit.

The formula is fairly smooth and it glides easily onto the nail but it's hard to get it to be streak-free. Luckily, it somehow dries fairly evenly and gives you a really nice finish. I wouldn't say that this gives a "gel effect" but it certainly gives a high shine look. I could actually see some of the colours from my room on my glossy nails.

Drying time is super quick which was a nice surprise as it meant I could just get on with what I had to do very soon after application. Even with one of my nails where I'd applied a really thick layer of polish as I kept making mistakes, it was completely dry after a minute or so.  

This is a very popular shade at The Hut and it's currently sold out but, in the meantime, there are others to choose from. I'm quite keen on trying out some of their other shades because, although I've personally come across smoother formulas, I'm loving the glossiness!

Have you tried any Layla nail polishes?