Not long ago I was given a tub of Nailgenie Kwik Wipes, acetone free nail polish remover pads that claim to also naturally condition the nails. The polish remover on these pads is made from Organic Methyl Esters which gives the pads an oily feel and a slightly plastic-y smell which is in my opinion much nicer than the acetone smell of normal polish removers.
On first use I rubbed the pad on my nail as I would with normal acetone and wasnt impressed at how difficult it was to get my polish off and how long it took, but after changing technique I found these wipes are actually much quicker and more effective than my usual polish remover (Cutex). The trick is to swipe the pad once on each nail of one hand, then do the same with the other hand and by the time you come back to your first nail (about 10 seconds later) the oil will have started to break down the polish and you can rub it off quickly and easily, using one pad for all 10 nails. Im not sure what it is about leaving the oil on the nail for a few seconds that helps the process, but after that theres definitely not as much rubbing as with my usual Cutex, and not as much wastage of cotton wool as the polish rubs right off onto the pad.
After use my fingers definitely need a quick wash, not because they smell horrible but because the oils in the product make my fingers feel a bit greasy. After washing my nails dont look flaky and my cuticles are moisturised due to the natural blended oils included in the product to condition the nail.
The Kiwk Wipes are made by KK Toiletries who also make a resealable pack of self tan wipes which contain the highest allowed concentration of DHA. I cant remember the last time I used self tan without a guide colour but it would be interesting to try these if I can find anywhere near me that sells them!
The Kwik Wipes come in tubs of 40 and can be found at Truly Fair Cosmetics for £2.50 or Ebay for £3.69, its also worth checking your local chemist as they may stock them there.
What do you usually use to remove your nail polish?
