Why are expensive nail oils so greasy😖…

I tried one of those luxury nail oils.

Smelled good, but way too oily!

It just sat there, and my hands felt sticky.

Then I found this one.

It absorbs instantly, feels super light, and actually improves my nails.

Now I won’t go back hahaha

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