We compared two gel-effect nail polishes that need no UV lamp: the Rimmel Super Gel Nail Polish (023 Grape Sorbet) and the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel (Out Of This Pearl).
What we looked at
Wear claims, system, volume, and price. Both are shade-specific listings and use a two-step system.
The verdict
If you want a polish in a two-step system with a chip-resistant finish claimed for up to 14 days, the Rimmel Super Gel is the pick at £6.99. If you would rather save £1.60 on a 14.7ml vegan-formula polish in a pearl shade, the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel is the alternative, at £5.39.
A £6.99 gel-effect colour polish with no lamp, claimed up to 14 days of wear.
A £5.39 14.7ml vegan gel-like polish needing no UV lamp.
Rimmel Super Gel Nail Polish 023 Grape Sorbet — Rimmel Pick
Intended for: Marketed as a gel-effect nail colour in shade 023 Grape Sorbet that needs no base coat or UV lamp, part of a two-step gel colour system with a wide brush, a high gloss chip-resistant finish and up to 14 days of wear claimed. The listing says it is easy to remove without damaging nails. Carries 4.4 stars from 15.7K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- No UV lamp needed
- Up to 14 days of wear claimed
- High gloss, chip-resistant finish
- Higher star rating than the Sally Hansen (4.4 vs 4.2) on a similar review base
Worth knowing
- Costs £1.60 more than the Sally Hansen on these listings
- Part of a two-step system, so the matching top coat is a separate purchase
Best for
- Buyers who want a gel-like finish at home
- Anyone who wants the higher-rated polish
- Those who like a wide brush
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want the lowest price
- Anyone who wants a stated bottle volume
Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish, Out Of This Pearl, 14.7ml — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 14.7ml gel-like nail polish in the shade Out Of This Pearl that needs no UV light, with a vegan formula, a chip-resistant finish and a two-step application. The listing quotes up to 8 days of wear in the title and up to 14 days in the bullets. Carries 4.2 stars from 13.8K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Rimmel on these listings, at £5.39
- Stated 14.7ml volume
- Vegan formula, no UV light required
- Soak-free removal described
Worth knowing
- Listing quotes both 8 and 14 days of wear
- Lower star rating than the Rimmel (4.2 vs 4.4)
- A two-step system, so the top coat is separate
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants a vegan formula
- Those who like a pearl shade
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want the higher star rating
- Anyone who wants a single clear wear claim
