Eyekosuki desu ka? Do you like Eyeko? 🙂 If you like cheeky manga (Japanese comics) and makeup, you’re in luck. That’s Eyeko’s specialty! The UK brand has just released a new line of $5 nail polishes.
After taking a quick look at them this morning, I’m really liking the Indigo Polish, a shimmery blackish blue (kinda reminds me of Lancome’s Declaring Indigo), and Cosmic Polish, also a shimmery black, but with flecks of black, green and orange glitter.
Now, the Nude Polish caught me by surprise… I’m picky about my nude nail polishes, but unlike most of the ones I’ve tried before, Eyeko’s didn’t streak at all. Two coats deliver creamy, opaque coverage.
As for the other three shades — a little too bubbly and streaky for me.
I like the $5 price, but that’s assuming you can find them in a store. They haven’t been the easiest polishes to find in my area. The company does ship from across the pond, but shipping can be expensive and take up to 21 days, ouch!
Let me know what you think from these swatches and if you’d like to see more. 🙂
Eyeko Indigo Polish
Eyeko Cosmic Polish for Space Age Nails
Eyeko Nude Polish for Perfect Nails
Eyeko Lilac Polish for Lovely Nails
Eyeko Vintage Polish for Elegant Nails
Eyeko Purple Polish For Electric Nails
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Toni says
December 18th, 2009 at 6:09 pmI am loving the Cosmic and Indigo! They look terrific! My 13 year old daughter is totally into manga, so I’ll have to show these to her. She draws her own characters and puts them on her art group board. I’ll definitely show her the Eyeko website! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend! We’re just trying to stay warm her in GA – and I finally bought a new coat tonight! I hope you have a great weekend!
.-= Toni’s last blog post… 2nd Menu Monday =-.
Karen says
December 18th, 2009 at 6:15 pmOh, so glad you got your new coat! What does it look like?
And yes, if your daughter loves manga she’ll get a kick out of this line. They have a lot of cute things!
Toni says
December 18th, 2009 at 6:26 pmIt’s an Anne Klein peacoat, but on the longer side and it’s chocolate colored. I’ve had cranberry or black coats in the past, so I need to buy new hat, gloves, and a scarf to match it! It was on huge sale (orig. $220, but I paid $88). I need to find a ski jacket too so I can play outside and my new coat stays pretty. Did you ever go coat shopping? If so, did you find anything!
.-= Toni’s last blog post… 2nd Menu Monday =-.
Toni says
December 18th, 2009 at 6:29 pmOh, I wanted to add that I checked out the Lorac Front of the Line eyeliner this afternoon at Sephora – hello, it was awesome! I am going back tomorrow to pick it up. And my hubby got home before I did today and found the MAC package waiting on me. Luckily, he was OK with it since I returned some other MAC stuff yesterday!
.-= Toni’s last blog post… 2nd Menu Monday =-.
Karen says
December 18th, 2009 at 6:38 pmHuzzah! I am glad you like the liner. It’ll be the easiest cat eye you’ve ever done (hopefully!). 🙂
I went to Sephora today, too!
Karen says
December 18th, 2009 at 6:37 pmYou got a great deal. I love it when stuff is deeply discounted AND cute. Chocolate-colored coats go with everything too, so yay!
I still haven’t gotten one…. I found a long black button-up coat I got a few years back from Benetton and have just been rocking that. 🙂
Jen says
December 18th, 2009 at 6:17 pmThe indigo one looks gorgeous…
Karen says
December 18th, 2009 at 6:39 pmThat one is my fave. 🙂
amy says
December 18th, 2009 at 6:25 pmMy favourites are Cosmic, Lilac and Vintage. I also like that they have different packaging for all the colours.
.-= amy’s last blog post… LAVANILA Laboratories The Healthy Fragrance Mini Roller-Ball 4 Set =-.
Karen says
December 18th, 2009 at 6:39 pmBoth Lilac and Vintage are super pretty — I just wish they were a bit easier to apply!
ezzie says
December 18th, 2009 at 6:29 pmthese polishes are so cute! too bad shipping is a downfall..
lately i’ve been sort of obsessing over my nails. 😛
i really love the sinful colors nail polishes that i got at walgreens for only like, 2 bucks a pop! i totally underestimated them at first, but after trying their color “cha cha red” out, i really got into taking good care of my nails (:
i stopped biting them!! and that’s like a huuuge accomplishment for me ^-^
Karen says
December 18th, 2009 at 7:37 pmThat’s great! See what a lil’ polish can do? 🙂
knownever says
December 18th, 2009 at 6:39 pmCosmic is so 90s it is ridiculous. Not only did i have a nail polish exactly like it (black with that little bit of orange in the glitter) I had a patent leather bubble jacket the same look.
.-= knownever’s last blog post… Cookies and Goodies =-.
Karen says
December 18th, 2009 at 7:38 pmLOL, whenever I think of 90s nail polish I think of that baby blue shade by Hard Candy.
liz says
December 18th, 2009 at 6:56 pmkawaii so desu ne!
Karen says
December 18th, 2009 at 8:53 pmLiz! What does that mean?
liz says
December 19th, 2009 at 4:57 pmoh it’s means “it is so cute!” i thought you knew japanese since the opening line of your blog said “Eyekosuki desu ka?” 🙂
Makeupmorsels says
December 18th, 2009 at 7:04 pmThose look really nice! I’m really liking Cosmic, the multicolored sparkles are purtayy. I did a christmas manicure today, and it’s so fun to put your nails under the light and just stare at the glitter…..loll im a weirdo but i do love shiny things
.-= Makeupmorsels’s last blog post… Happy Holidays! =-.
Sherry says
December 18th, 2009 at 7:05 pmyeah I got them too 😀
.-= Sherry’s last blog post… Free Rockstar =-.
Ashley says
December 18th, 2009 at 7:19 pmI think they’re super cute but very dupable, especially since they’re harder to find and cost a pretty penny for international shipping.
Karen says
December 19th, 2009 at 7:52 amThe cute factor wins big points with me too!
Nina says
December 18th, 2009 at 7:20 pmOhh pretty — i like the Nude and the Blue!!!
Karen says
December 18th, 2009 at 7:36 pmNude was a nice surprise! 🙂
Nina says
December 19th, 2009 at 7:15 amI LOVE surprises! 😉
Karen says
December 19th, 2009 at 7:40 amLOL, I like surprises when they’re good! Or when they involve chocolate.
Tammy says
December 18th, 2009 at 8:14 pmI love the Cosmic Polish, not enough to pay international shipping. I think I might try to franken my own version.
.-= Tammy’s last blog post… Liking Revlon Colorstay 12 Hour Eyeshadow Quads =-.
Karen says
December 19th, 2009 at 7:40 amGood luck! If you find a combo you’ll have to share it!
Noemi says
December 18th, 2009 at 8:30 pmi’m going through a nail polish obsession phase right now .
i’m not sure why ..
but this is not helping ! lol
i went to sally’s beauty supply to check out china glaze . for an annual fee of $5 you get a discount with every purchase there with Sally’s card . instead of spending five/six dollars on the nail polish, i spent less than three … i bought me some polish to say the least ! made my week 😀
i’ve checked eyeko out soo many times and filling a cart only to abandon it :[
there is a limit to how much i’ll spend on shipping :'[
ooh if there is more to see you should totally share <3 😛
Karen says
December 19th, 2009 at 7:39 amYes ma’am. 🙂
I swear I could live at Sally’s. I could spend hours there… El Hub has to practically drag me out.
Jen says
December 18th, 2009 at 8:33 pmIm loving indigo!
i absolutely LOVE your blog Karen. I’ve commented before… but had to stop due to intense studying (I took my study breaks with your blog!!! Always an avid reader!)… but now that Grad school is over I am back in full force! 🙂
.-= Jen ‘s last blog post… New beginnings… =-.
Karen says
December 19th, 2009 at 7:38 amJEN! Are you totally finished with your Grad school studies? If you are then a big congrats to you!
Jen says
December 20th, 2009 at 1:50 pmYup all done! Full blown therapist! 🙂 I’m glad I did it, psychology is really my passion! 🙂
.-= Jen’s last blog post… New beginnings… =-.
Citrine says
December 18th, 2009 at 8:37 pmI still don’t know what do these polishes have to do with manga, but I like the green and cosmic ones. I would probably go for China Glaze or OPI since they are actually not that expensive with some discount.
Karen says
December 19th, 2009 at 7:38 amThe makeup line is inspired by manga. 🙂
Rebecca says
December 18th, 2009 at 9:10 pmThese look so cute! I love Lilac and Vintage. I don’t know if it’s worth it to order with all the shipping costs, but I’ll keep my eye out for them.
.-= Rebecca’s last blog post… Quick Take: Victoria’s Secret “The Hand Cream†=-.
Karen says
December 19th, 2009 at 7:37 amIf you see ’em at a store let me know!
lo says
December 18th, 2009 at 9:19 pmThese are so cute! I seriously want all of them… but then again, I’m a nail polish addict.
Karen says
December 19th, 2009 at 7:37 amNail polish is an easy thing to get addicted to!
Are you addicted to Chanel polishes yet?
sue says
December 18th, 2009 at 10:53 pmi’m not so much into manga, but i am into cute. these colors are adorable!! yet another thing to add to my x-mas list 😀
.-= sue’s last blog post… happy birthday boo! =-.
Karen says
December 19th, 2009 at 7:36 amCute scores big points with me too!
diane says
December 19th, 2009 at 12:36 amsuper colors!
colorful nail polish is my weakness!…
kiss!
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Karen says
December 19th, 2009 at 7:36 amMe too. Have a great weekend!
Rozina says
December 19th, 2009 at 7:34 amI bought Lilac for my sister for xmas 😀 i cant wait till she uses it xxxxxx
I <3 Eyeko
xx
Anyone want to use my ambassador code?
E170 (type in ambassador code at checkout) for free gift with purchase £10+
Karen says
December 19th, 2009 at 7:35 amThanks for the code Rozina!
Celine says
December 19th, 2009 at 9:15 amOOooohhh want! They are all pretty colors, I think the cosmic black is my favorite! It’s a shame, I can’t wear nail polish usually because I work in a chemistry lab and my manicures always get destroyed with solvent (yes even with gloves on). Boooo!
.-= Celine’s last blog post… maravi: I was thinking about buying a Damier Ebene Louis Vuitton purse with my bonus… saw the bag costs even more than what I received. Nevermind. =-.
Tavia says
December 19th, 2009 at 10:57 amThe Eyeko Lilac Polish for Lovely Nails is gorgeous. I’m speechless 🙂
.-= Tavia’s last blog post… RMK Modern Collection for Spring-Summer 2010 =-.
Christy says
December 19th, 2009 at 10:45 amThose are so cute! I ordered Vintage. I hope it comes sooner than 3 weeks.
.-= Christy’s last blog post… FOTD: Kat Von D True Love Palette & MAC Siss =-.
Katherine says
December 19th, 2009 at 10:53 amHi Karen,
Have a question: You say that the shipping is expensive but i see in the website that they ship free worldwide. did you order from them?
Kat says
December 19th, 2009 at 2:33 pmKirei desu! (pretty!) Too bad the shipping is crazy expensive!
Marce says
December 19th, 2009 at 3:38 pmCosmic and Vintage look AWESOME! I love them! Of course we’d like to see more, it’s great to discover new brands (even though we all can’t get them!) XO
.-= Marce’s last blog post… Have you ever thrown a fistful of glitter in the air? =-.
Nicole says
December 19th, 2009 at 11:01 pmI am in love with Vintage, Lilac, Cosmic & Indigo! Such gorgeous colors!
Sarah says
December 20th, 2009 at 6:10 pmEyeko Vintage Polish for Elegant Nails reminds me of Chanel Jade.
.-= Sarah’s last blog post… Pretty Chair With Angel Wings =-.
Liz says
March 20th, 2010 at 9:10 amI love the Nude, Lilac, and Vintage polish! I think I might have to buy those…