I know it isn’t for everyone, but I love the “textured” nail polish trend that has been out since spring, especially the sand, stucco, and rock like finishes that have been every where. After falling in love with the whole Sally Hansen “Sugar Coat” line, I wondered what other polishes were out there to experiment with. After just a few clicks, I found there is NO END to the different brands that now have textured polishes. Here is a list of brands that have “sand” textured polishes, along with swatches and links to reviews and even more swatches, enjoy!
Barry M Textured Effect Swatches by One Nail to Rule Them All
- Barry M “Textured Effect” – About $6.50 ($20 shipping to USA) at Barry M
- Review and swatches by One Nail To Rule Them All (pictured above)
- Review and swatches by The Nailasaurus
Boots 17 Rock Hard Nail Effects Swatches by Nuthin’ But A Nail Thing
- Boot’s Seventeen “Rock Hard Nail Effects” – About $6.50 at Boots (UK Only)
- Review and nail art by Nuthin But a Nail Thing (pictured above)
- Review and swatches by Oh Look at my Nails
China Glaze Texture Collections Swatches by The Polish Aholic
- China Glaze “Texture” Collection – $4.50/each or $16.50/6-piece set at Amazon
- Review and swatches by Clumps of Mascara
- Review and swatches by The Polish Aholic (pictured above)
Deborah Lippman Punk Rock Swatches by Vampy Varnish
- Deborah Lippmann “Punk Rock” – $19.00 at Beauty.com
- Review and swatches by Vampy Varnish (pictured above)
- Review, swatches and nail art by Polish Police
JulieG Frosted Gum Drops Swatches by Work Play Polish
- Jesse’s Girl JulieG “Frosted Gum Drops” – $3.99 at Jesses Girl Cosmetics
- Review and swatches Part 1 by The Silver Nail
- Review and swatches Part 2 by The Silver Nail
- Review and swatches by Work Play Polish (pictured above)
Milani Textured Creams Swatches by Vampy Varnish
- Milani Nail Lacquer “Textured Creams” – $5.00 at Amazon
- Review and swatches by Cosmetically Challenged
- Review and swatches by Vampy Varnish
Nails Inc Beaded Nail Polish Swatches by The Polish Aholic
- Nails Inc “Beaded Polish” – $11.00 at Sephora
- Review and swatches by Blue Tape and Nail Tips
- Review and swatches by Give Me Polish
- Review and swatch of “Covent Garden” by The Polish Aholic (pictured above)
Nails Inc Concrete Nail Polish Swatches by Jollybeachang
- Nails Inc “Concrete Nail Polish” – $11.00 at Sephora
- Review and swatches by The Crumpet
- Review, swatches and nail art by A Polish Addict
Nicole by OPI Gumdrops Collection Swatches by The Polish Aholic
- Nicole by Opi (NOPI) “Gumdrops” – $7.99 at mass drugstores or find it on Amazon
- Review and swatches by Nail Polish Wars
- Review and swatches by The Polish Aholic (pictured above)
Opi Bond Girls Collection Swatches by The Polish Aholic
- Opi “Liquid Sand” – $8.00 for Mariah Carey Collection at Drugstore.com, $34.00 for entire Bond Girls Collection (set of 6) at Amazon.
- Part of Opi’s “Mariah Carey Collection” and “Bond Girls Collection”, among other collections
- Review and swatches of “Bond Girls Collection” by The Polish Aholic (pictured above)
- Review and swatches of “Bond Girls Collection” by Chalkboard Nails
- Review and swatches of “Mariah Carey Collection” by Wacky Laki
- Sally Hansen “Sugar Coat” – $5.00 at Amazon and $7.49 at mass drug stores
- Black Cat Nails review and swatches (pictured above)
- Review and swatches by Oh Three Oh Four
- Review and swatches of the Special Edition Line by Oh Three Oh Four
- Review and swatches by Plump and Polished
Wet n Wild Tough Girl by Glitter Obession
- Wet n Wild “Tough Girl” – $3.99 at mass drug stores
- Review and swatches by Glitter Obsession (pictured above, post seems to now be missing)
- Review and swatches by All Things Beautiful
- Tough Girl Collection review by Beauty Broadcast
Zoya Pixie Dust Swatches by The Polish Aholic
- Zoya “PixieDust” – $9.00 at Zoya or $8.00 at Amazon
- Review and swatches of the Original Collection by Crystals Crazy Combos
- Review and swatches of the Original Collection by Lucy’s Stash
- Review and swatches of the Summer 2013 Collection by Cosmetically Challenged
- Review and swatches of the Summer 2013 Collection by Pursebuzz
- Review and swatches of the Fall 2013 Collection by The Polish Aholic (pictured above)
Jesse’s Girl JulieG Frosted gum Drops vs. Milani Textured Creams by Phyrra
Here are some great articles that compare the various brands above with lots of side by side brand swatches:
- Lets Compare: PixieDust Plus Others, Part I by The Silver Nail
- Lets Compare: PixieDust Plus Others, Part II by The Silver Nail
- Textured Nail Polish Comparisons by The PolishAholic
- Texture Polish Brand Comparison Post (5 Different Brands) by My Boyfriend Hates Makeup
That’s it. I hope you enjoyed this comprehensive comparison of sand textured nail polishes. It was a serious undertaking!
Thats a good compilation…. i also love L.A. Girl sandblast…but I know they’re not available everywhere
Thank you!
Yes! I have recently seen L.A. Girl textures around on Instagram but not in stores yet. Not even sure where to buy that brand? I have also recently seen Sinful Color textured polishes which I’m pretty excited to find.
I love all different textures on your nails!!! I have always thought about trying a texture polish but was worried that it would come off to easy because I have a very active lifestyle! I 100% love the China Glaze because the colors are neon(my fav colors!) and the texture looks great with the colors, not like most colors see.
I’ve actually never had a problem with the texture coming off – and I mean seriously. I actually wore these last summer for a WEEK at a roller derby convention where I skated at least 3-5 hours a day. It actually has been the longest lasting manicure I’ve ever had – the Zoya Pixie Dust polishes. I actually have WAY too many textured polishes – I think over 30 now, lol.