Is it ok to ask for advice?
I've recently discovered that base and top coat aren't foul lies concocted in order to just make me spend more money, but it still all takes so long to dry! I'll do my nails and find that two hours later they still aren't really dry, no matter how careful I am with them. So I end up with a manicure that lasts a week without chipping, but is still wrinkly. Any tips or recommendations for good, affordable polishes or quick-drying top coats? I always love how glossy my nails look when I finish, but it never lasts.
I also need a new mascara. The one I've got is so old I'm afraid using it will give me the plague. I've heard Diorshow is good, but I'd rather not spend that much.