
Hi Gang,
This post will bring to your kind attention one of the most successful launches by Maybelline New York in Indian market. Yes I am totally talking about Maybelline New York Color Show Nail Paints. I know, I know I am a tad bit late. Most of you probably own half the colours from this range (like me). But probably this post will be helpful to some who have not gone through the whole range.

I am totally gaga over these. Affordable range, stunning colours, good texture..What more could a girl ask for!! So thank you Maybelline for bringing these beauties to us.
Maybelline Claims: Stay right on trend from your tips to your toes with new Maybelline Color Show. Our gel based formula with color popping pigments, comes in 40 bold, super stylish shades that look great on nails. So go on, mix, match and make the most of color.
Price: 75 INR for 6 ml.
Shelf Life: 36 months.
Directions for Use: To begin with apply a clear base coat to prevent your nails from yellowing. It also helps your nail colour last longer. Paint the first line of nail polish from the centre of your nail starting from the base to the tip. Leave a small space at the base of the nail to get a clean look. Then apply nail colour to the rest of the nail.
Packaging: The nail paints come in cute, cylindrical glass bottles with black cap. The colour of the shade pops out of the glass bottle. The name and number of the shade is written on the top the cap.
My Experience with Maybelline Color Show Nail Paints:
Applicator: The brush/applicator is dense and easy to use, depositing just the right quantity of product on the nails. It does not leave brush marks on the nails like some nail paint brushes do.
Texture: The texture of these nail paints is creamy, neither too runny nor too thick, just the right texture for beautiful non-streaky application.
Pigmentation: Despite the price, the pigmentation is also great. One coat gives opaque coverage but two coats bring out the true colour. You do not need to resort to a third coat at all.
Staying Power: The lasting power of these nail paints is quite decent. Like any other nail paints, these last for about 5-6 days before it starts to fade. Chipping can be seen after 3-4 days. I generally change my nail paint colour every week so I cannot really comment on how long these take to completely disappear from the nails.
Shades Being Reviewed in This Post:
Coral Craze-211: Ahhh..here it is, the boon of a lady’s existence. As it is coral, it is bound to be a beautiful colour and Oh my word! It absolutely is. It is not bright-in-your face coral but a really standout-subdued coral leaning more towards peach than pink.
Shocking Seas-303: Nice name. This shade may come across as loud but believe me, it is a beautiful dark blue color that really brings a dose of sea on your nails.
Sweet Sunshine-405: As the name says, this shade is a true sunshine yellow colour, bright and peppy. But warning, this shade stained my nails without a base coat.
Nude skin-015: Yes n*de lovers, this shade will fit your bill and dil ( ha! Rhyming). This is a n*de shade as the name depicts but dark n*de, different from the other n*de nail paint I reviewed a few days back (Caramel melt), but in no way less beautiful.
Pros of Maybelline Color Show Nail Paints:
- Dries up quickly.
- Beautiful, wearable shades.
- Opaque in two coats.
- Brush is dense and easy to apply.
- Texture is neither too runny nor too dense.
- Lasts for a good 6-7 days before fading.
- Can be removed easily.
Con of Maybelline Color Show Nail Paints:
A few colors stain .
IMBB rating: 5/5.
Would I Recommend/ Repurchase Maybelline Color Show Nail paints?
Hello!! Half the world has already bought it but Yes, Yes , YESSS!!! I would totally do both..
5 Nail Arts with Maybelline Color Show Nail Paints
Maybelline Express Finish Nail Paint Turquoise Green
Maybelline Express Finish Nail Polish Khaki Green Photos, NOTD
Maybelline Colorama Nail Polishes
Maybelline Colorshow Crayon – Shiny Beige
Maybelline ColorShow Lipstick – Burgundy Blend
Maybelline Colorshow Lipstick – Cherry Crush
Maybelline Colorshow Lipstick – Forever Mauve
Maybelline Colorshow Lipstick in the shade 111 Midnight Pink
Maybelline Colorshow Lipstick 109 Violet Fusion
Maybelline ColorShow Lipstick in Orange Icon
all 4 are my favorite 🙂
I have more than 4 favorites from this range as all colors are so good
What a colorful post Cherry! My fav is the coral one!
Thank you
Yippie….I have coral craze and shocking seas – Nude skin looks like everyone’s favorite 🙂
I am sure it is! But you can’t have one favorite from this range
Nice review 🙂
I love these nail polishes <3 I have the n*de one.. agreed its a bit dark/brownish.. but it looks decent.. They say N*de is the new black! 😀
I hv got the golden one also called "bold gold".. Love to paint my nails.. <3 <3 <3
Yes..I have that too:)
Oooo nice nice…i have 6 and am loving these..nude glow is my fav to go kind of color 😀 m gonna pick yellow one now..it just looks soooo pretty and vibrant 🙂
Moderation??? Rescueeee me pls 🙁
Cute colorshow collection.. All are.looking very pretty.,coral and nude are my personal favourites
I have some more in my collection. I love the coral one and to think I almost didn’t buy it !!
Wow very colourful post 😀 loved it!!
I have one of these called Downtown Red….and maaaaaaaaannn…..the colour is soo gorgeous 🙂
Thank you
gorgeous shades cherry!
Thank you
Nude skin my colour, awesome post Cherry 🙂
Yes it is one of the best finds for my suave moods
And thank you 🙂
Wow… All 4 r sooooo good… My favs r sunshine and nude ones among these… U dont get such pretty colors at this price anywhere else…. Me… Total love
Exactly!! Mee too love all the colors
these are sooo pretty. totally love colorshow nail paints. :)) loved the colors you picked. :))
Thank you 🙂
love this range , i already have the nude skin shade. loved the coral one too.. 🙂 🙂 nice review (Y)
Thank you 🙂 the coral one is the best coral I have come across of late
yoyyyiiii same to same.. I also have all of these shades 🙂 I love love love these 🙂
Hehehe..similar tastes haa.. High-five 🙂
I loved al the shades but the favourite from all is coral for sure.. can rock any look… have soo many of these and color shows are actually the best among the collection for sure 🙂
It is difficult to choose a favorite but yes these are the one of the best from the nail paint world 🙂