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Sand Textured Nail Polish Reviews & Swatches

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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 Polish Swatches by One Nail to Rule Them All

Barry M Textured Effect Swatches by One Nail to Rule Them All

Boots 17 Textured Polish Swatches by Nuthin' But A Nail Thing

Boots 17 Rock Hard Nail Effects Swatches by Nuthin’ But A Nail Thing

China Glaze Texture Polish Swatches by The PolishAholic

China Glaze Texture Collections Swatches by The Polish Aholic

Deborah Lippman Punk Rock Polish Swatches by Vampy Varnish

Deborah Lippman Punk Rock Swatches by Vampy Varnish

JulieG Frosted Gum Drops Polish Swatches by Work Play Polish

JulieG Frosted Gum Drops Swatches by Work Play Polish

Milani Texture Swatches by Vampy Varnish

Milani Textured Creams Swatches by Vampy Varnish

Nails Inc Beaded Polish Swatches by The PolishAholic

Nails Inc Beaded Nail Polish Swatches by The Polish Aholic

Nails Inc Concrete Nail Polish Swatches by Jollybeachang

Nails Inc Concrete Nail Polish Swatches by Jollybeachang

Nicole by OPI Gumdrops Collection Swatches by The PolishAholic

Nicole by OPI Gumdrops Collection Swatches by The Polish Aholic

Opi Bond Girls Collection Swatches by The PolishAholic

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 - Skittle 2 Close Up

Wet n Wild Tough Girl by Glitter Obession

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 Polishaholic

Zoya Pixie Dust Swatches by The Polish Aholic

Jesse's Girl JulieG Frosted gum Drops vs. Milani Textured Creams by Phyrra

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:

That’s it. I hope you enjoyed this comprehensive comparison of sand textured nail polishes. It was a serious undertaking!

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    • 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.

  1. Bella

    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.

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