12 December, 2017

LOVE OPI XOXO INFINITE SHINE HOLIDAY COLLECTION 2017 - SWATCHES & REVIEW

This holiday season fall in love again and again with Love OPI XOXO; a collection of 12 limited edition nail polish shades perfect for the festive season. 

The Love OPI XOXO collection is offered in both regular nail lacquer and Infinite Shine formulas. Infinite Shine is OPI's answer to gel nails with no UV / LED light, promising up to 11 days of lasting colour and mirror shine in 3 easy steps.  
Here's how it works - 

STEP 1: PRIME
Apply one thin coat of the OPI Infinite Shine Primer base coat to prepared nails (nails completely free of polish, oils, etc).

STEP 2: LACQUER
Apply two thin coats of your desired Infinite Shine colour shade - apply just like regular nail polish. 

STEP 3: GLOSS
Apply one thin coat of the OPI Infinite Shine Glossy top coat over the colour.

*APPLICATION TIPS: Apply thin coats of polish and ensure each coat is fully dry before applying the next coat. 


I have all 12 Love OPI XOXO Infinite Shine shades to review for you today :)




MY WISH LIST IS YOU
My Wish List is You is a super bright and vibrant orange-red creme nail polish shade.

The formula is kind of jelly-like, meaning it applies a little bit sheer onto the nail, so the white nail tip is visible - it is totally manageable though and is still easy to apply, effortlessly glides onto the nail and builds up to full opacity nicely nonetheless. 

I found that the more coats of polish you apply, the more vibrant and intense the colour gets. 
In my swatch I used two coats and think it looks fine.
*The whiter your nail tip, the more coats of polish you will need to apply to cover your visible nail line. 


SNOW GLAD I MET YOU
Snow Glad I Met You is a pearlescent off-white nail polish shade with delicate silver-pink-copper shimmer scattered throughout it. 
It's beautiful! There's something just so feminine and clean about it. 
I really enjoy these kind of polishes. 

The formula is good. It's sheer, but builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two - three thin coats depending on personal preference.

Brush strokes are evident when this is applied, so I highly recommend using the three-stroke-method of application to limit the appearance / amount of brush streaks.


THE COLOR THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
The Color That Keeps On Giving is a pearlescent baby pink nail polish shade with delicate silver-pink shimmer scattered throughout it. 
Similar in concept to OPI "Pussy Galore", minus the texture. 
It's beautiful! 

The formula is good. It's sheer, but builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two - three thin coats depending on personal preference.

Brush strokes are quite evident when this is applied, so I highly recommend using the three-stroke-method of application to limit the appearance / amount of brush streaks.


ORNAMENT TO BE TOGETHER
Ornament to Be Together is a shimmery silver metallic nail polish shade with holographic glitter scattered throughout it. 
It is amazing! Possibly my favourite from the collection! 

The formula is good. The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well. 

It's sheer, but builds up to full opacity nice and easily in three thin and easy coats.


SENDING YOU HOLIDAY HUGS
Sending You Holiday Hugs is a shimmery magenta-red nail polish shade with a gorgeous gold shimmery flash to it.
This is the perfect Christmas polish to me.
It is truely festive perfection! I love it!

The formula is fantastic! The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well. 

It covers well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.


FEEL THE CHEMIS-TREE
Feel the Chemis-tree is a shimmery purple nail polish shade with an amazing pink-gold shimmery flash to it.
It is STUNNING! OBSESSED!

The formula is fantastic! The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well. 

It covers well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.


WANNA WRAP?
Wanna Wrap? is a deep plum purple nail polish shade.
It's vampy. It's sexy. I love it! 

The formula is fantastic! The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well. 

It's pigmented, covers well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.


COALMATES
Coalmates is a shimmery charcoal grey nail polish shade with blue, silver, gold and holographic shimmer scattered throughout it. 
It is amazing! Love love LOVE this one! 

The formula is lovely! The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well. 

It covers well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.


GIFT OF GOLD NEVER GETS OLD
Gift of Gold Never Gets Old is a pale white-gold chrome metallic nail polish shade. 
It's an unusual tone of gold. Not sure how I feel about it...

The formula is great. The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. Slight brush strokes are evident when this is applied, so I highly recommend using the three-stroke-method of application to limit the appearance / amount of brush streaks.

It covers well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in three thin coats. 


TOP THE PACKAGE WITH A BEAU
Top the Package with a Beau is a charcoal grey-black nail polish shade with gold shard glitters scattered throughout it. 
It's so unique. I love it!

The formula is great! The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well. 

It covers well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two-three thin coats depending on personal preference. 


HOLIDAZED OVER YOU
Holidazed Over You is a super deep ink blue-black nail polish shade. 
It's definitely blue, but so dark it looks black on the nails.
I have no other blue shade that is this dark in my collection.
I am kind of obsessed with this one! 

The formula is fantastic! The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well. 

It's pigmented, covers well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one-two thin coats depending on personal preference.


ADAM SAID "IT'S NEW YEAR'S, EVE"
Adam said "It's New Year's, Eve" is a classic red nail polish shade.
It's the perfect shade of red for the festive season!

The formula is perfect! The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well. 

It's pigmented, covers well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one-two thin coats. 


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appreciate how adventurous OPI were with creating the Love OPI XOXO collection. They experimented with new finishes and were able to perfectly capture the essence of the holiday season, while remaining fashion-forward and on-trend. I am sure there is a shade in this collection for everyone! I definitely recommend trying the collection!

I am literally OBSESSED with the whole Love OPI XOXO collection, so it's hard to choose a favourite! My personal favourites (right now) are; "Feel the Chemis-tree", "Sending You Holiday Hugs", "Top the Package with a Beau", "Coalmates", "Ornament to Be Together" & "Holidazed Over You". I'm sure if you were to ask me tomorrow, my favourites would be different...I just love them all! 

I also quite like the Infinite Shine three-step system and did experience a longer-lasting manicure when using it. 

Try the new Love OPI XOXO collection for yourself!


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RRP: $22.95 each (AUD)

Available at selected Myer and David Jones stores and selected Salons nationally (Australia). 
For details on retail stockists please call 1800 812 663
For details on salon enquiries please call 1800 358 999


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*Disclaimer: MAXMEDIALAB Australia kindly sent me these products for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this Blog post are mine based on what I have experienced through trialling these products.


Thanks for taking the time to read this review
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask :)
Have a very Merry Christmas and a fabulous day,
Doni x


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