Purchase: Ulta
Price: $2.99
Coral Reef is a pink shade that is in Sally Hansen’s Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear line. Sally Hansen Coral Reef is available year round as it is a permanent color in the Xtreme War Line. I have been wanting this shade for the longest time but it always seems to be sold out everywhere I go. When I finally found it on the shelf I hurried and picked it up. Did this live up to my expectations? Keep reading to find out.
In the bottle Sally Hansen Coral Reef is a bright pink shade that is very similar in color to OPI’s Hey Baby. I find that brighter pink shades like this work really well with my skin tone making my fingers look longer and more slender. As such, I tend to favor shades like this over lighter pink shades. I was glad that the color on the nail matched really well with the color that was in the bottle and that it wasn’t super sheer.
One Coat
As you can see Sally Hansen Coral Reef went on very well with just one coat. There were a few spots that there was a bit of sheerness but in my opinion it actually would have been livable with just the one coat if need be.
Two Coats
Two coats of Sally Hansen Coral Reef leaves the polish looking pretty flawless. It’s the perfect consistency as being any sheerer would have meant a third coat, which is something I try not to do. A second coat also brightens up the polish a bit more than just the one coat does, which I think brings out it’s true color more.
As always I topped my nail polish off with my favorite top coat, Seche Vite. Even before the top coat the Sally Hansen Coral Reef looked and felt pretty glossy, the top coat just helped prolong that look and feel. I liked the fact that the Sally Hansen Coral Reef held it’s glossiness for awhile before I added the top coat.
Overall the Sally Hansen Coral Reef polish really did live up to my expectations. I’m super glad that I picked it up and will be using it several more times before the summer is over. If this looks like a color you could see yourself wearing make sure to stop by your local drugstore to pick it up or purchase here.
If you liked this nail polish review, check out some of my others
- OPI Hey Baby
- Sally Hansen Color Foil Titanium Flash
- Sally Hansen Complete Manicure Rosy Outlook
- Julep Valerie
- Color Club Safari Sunset
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This is a really beautiful shade! Perfect for summer! THanks for sharing!
This is a great color. I normally steer to blues but I could do this.
I love this color on you. I especially love that the Sally Hansen polish isn’t overly expensive!
That’s a real summery shade. I am always looking for new colors!
Love that color. It is the same shade as a pair of pants I have. I should get it and wear it when I wear them.
Coral is one of my favorites right now. I’ll have to look for this!
I really like that color, and it looks great with your skin tone!
Chloe | Wanderlust in the Midwest
I love corals in general, but the “thinness” of Sally Hansen I hate because it gets everywhere! A perfect summer color.
Sally Hansen make such great products. That is a beautiful color… perfect for summer!
Such a pretty pink! I have been looking for a new pretty pink color. My pregnant friend had bleeding on the brain and is in a coma. We are painting our nails pink to honor her.
What an adorable coral, so summer!
I’ve heard good things about Sally Hansen. The color certainly looks very vibrant. I don’t really do pink, but I’ll be they have a variety of choices.
I love the color! I have that’s just slightly darker: Essie’s cute as a button, on my toes today!
I like how that Coral Reef color is so soft and feminine. I need to head to the store and see what other colors are trending!
I love the color! It’s brighter than I usually do for nails, but it would look awesome on my toes!
I love all of the Sally Hansen products only because they last a pretty decent length of time before chipping for the price you pay. This color is super cute, they have one similar in the insta-dry line.
I currently have coral reef on my toes! It’s such a perfect color at an amazing price!
That color is amazing. I have been really into coral colors this summer. What a steal!
This coral color is so pretty! I definitely like the addition of the second coat along with the top coat.
That’s a great color for summer! I hate when i can’ find a color and I want it.
I totally wish I could pull off coral. It’s such a lovely color, but looks awful on me. 🙁 I love it on you though!
I love coral for my lips…and nails too!
Gorgeous shade on you, I love coral!
That is a really gorgeous color! I love coral!
That is a lovely color.I would wear this.
That is a pretty color. I have one similar and it is my favorite.
That polish looks really nice on you. Great summer color!
I love Sally Hansen products. They are work well and are affordable. Love this coral color.
thats a great color for toes in the sand. I need to update my pedicure and that would work great
LOVE that shade, very pretty!
That is all one of my favorite shades. I love how bright it is!
This is a beautiful color! Fun and bright for the summer.
That is a pretty color and I like the name. It definitely is perfect for a beach day!
That color looks so nice on you. I think it is perfect for Summer!
Very nice color. Looks good on you!
What a cute summer shade. I have been getting my nails done professionally these days, but ever so often I like to do them myself. I love pinks and I also prefer these darker colours to the lighter ones.
Very pretty color. Coral always seems to work well with my skin.
Coral is such a pretty summer color. This looks really nice, and i have the perfect dress to match it. 🙂
Coral is one of my fave colors. I love this shade for summer
Gorgeous colour! I love Sally Hansen nail polish. I like the fact that it is extreme wear.
I love that coral shade! It’s perfect for the summer.
This is such a perfect summer color! I love Sally Hansen 🙂
Gorgeous color!~ Perfect for a beachy pedicure and flip flops!
I think I’ve purchased coral in almost every brand this year. I love it so much. I’m using it in my vow renewal ceremony.
I really love that color! I am horrible at painting my own nails. Maybe I will have to BYOB of nail polish to the salon:)
I love this color! It is perfect for the summer!