OPALLAC X METTLE GLOW PALETTE - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Time for some cool new gel polish! Introducing the NEW heart-warming Opallac x Mettle GLOW palette!

I talk about Opallac a lot on my socials, but incase you didn't know, Opallac is an Australian gel polish system promising glamorous salon quality gel nails, that you can DIY in the comfort of your home. The unique Opallac Gel polish formula glides on like normal nail polish and sets instantly like gel when cured by the revolutionary Opallac LED nail lamp.

NO dry time! NO chipping! NO smudges! It's easy, AND it can be done at home! Opallac is also proudly Vegan, Cruelty free and 10-free!!

The GLOW palette is no ordinary Opallac gel polish palette - this palette was curated in collaboration with women's charity gift shop Mettle.

Mettle strive to employ women who have experienced homelessness as a result of domestic and family violence. Profits from every GLOW palette sold will be donated directly to Mettle from Opallac. This money will go towards providing a stable income, nurturing work training, and support in accessing safe housing for vulnerable women; to enable them to take steps towards the safe future they rightfully deserve. 

Today I will be reviewing the 4 inspiring gel polish shades that make up the NEW Opallac GLOW Palette in collaboration with women's charity Mettle :)

  STRENGTH  

Strength is a dusky sea-foam green gel polish shade. 

This would be PERFECT for Autumn / Winter time, if you match your nails to the seasons. 

Great Opallac formula we all know and love! 

Opaque in 1 - 2 thin easy coats!

  POWER  

Power is a dusky mauve purple gel polish shade. 

I adore this shade of purple! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Formula is, surprise surprise, perfect! 

Opaque in 1 thin easy coat!

  BEAUTY  

Beauty is a copper-pink-rose gold finely milled glitter with tiny holographic specs scattered throughout it. 

WOWZA!!! Can we please take a moment to appreciate this beauty...I mean come on!!! Is this real?! I have no words!

This has a great glitter to base ratio, not too chunky on the nail and easily buildable! Would look great as an accent nail or as a full mani like how I've worn it here - SO PRETTY!!! 

My swatch shows 2 thin coats.

  COURAGE  

Courage is a slightly greyed-out / off-white gel polish shade.

So elegant and classy! Looks white on your nails but not as stark and as obnoxious as white out. Think OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls but with a much better formula, AND its gel! 

Opaque in 1 - 2 thin easy coats!

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Ok, it's offical! I am OBSESSED with this palette! This is quite possibly my favourite Opallac palette to date! A beautiful selection of colours, with perfect formulas, that support a great cause! 

It's an A +++ from me! I've been wearing a skittle mani using the 4 shades in the palette all week and I can't stop staring at my nails and neither can my colleagues!  

It should come as no surprise that I highly recommend trying out Opallac and I am not being paid to do so! I just genuinely rate their products. A great option if you're looking for a quick and easy salon-quality DIY gel manicure you can do at home with literally no skills required for application or removal! I'm someone with a massive nail polish collection (shocker) and I literally only ever wear Opallac these days! You honestly just can't go wrong! So much love for the brand!

I think its time you get your hands on some new gel polish and support an amazing charity!

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RRP: $58 AUD for the set 

The GLOW palette is exclusive to www.opallac.com

100% OF PROFITS FROM EVERY GLOW PALETTE SOLD IS DONATED DIRECTLY TO METTLE!

THE FIRST 400 PEOPLE TO ORDER THE GLOW PALETTE WILL RECEIVE A BEAUTIFUL GLOW PRINTED DRAWSTRING BAG & MEANINGFUL "GLOW" BOOKLET THAT WAS CREATED IN COLLABORATION WITH METTLE!

Opallac products are available for purchase online at www.opallac.com and www.priceline.com.au, as well Selected Priceline stores nationally (Australia).

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*Disclaimer: Opallac kindly sent me the products mentioned in this Blog Post for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own based on what I have experienced through trialling these products.

Thank you for taking time out of your day to read this review!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask :)
Have a fabulous day,
Doni x

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OPALLAC SPRING COLLECTION 2016 - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Opallac is the latest nail innovation promising glamorous salon quality gel nail colour designed to last up to 14 days. The unique Opallac Gel formula glides on like normal nail polish but sets instantly like gel when cured by the revolutionary Opallac LED nail lamp. 

NO dry time! NO chipping! NO smudges! NO damage!

Opallac have newly introduced four beautiful gel colours perfect for the warmer weather. 

I have the four new Opallac Gel nail colours to review for you today :)


LIFE'S A PEACH

Life's a Peach is a bright coral peach gel nail colour.
I love this colour! It makes me want to sit by the pool.

'Whether you’re soaking in the sun on a beach or heading for a balmy dinner, this is the perfect colour to keep your life peachy'.

The formula is great. The polish effortlessly glides onto the nails and applies beautifully. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well. 

It is completely opaque in two thin easy coats. 


POPSICLE

Popsicle is a bright violet purple gel nail colour.
It's so bright! I love it!

'This juicy burst of purple is everything you need to get the party started!'

The formula is great. The polish effortlessly glides onto the nails and applies beautifully. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well. 

It is completely opaque in two thin easy coats.


APPLETINI 

Appletini is a beautiful pale sea-foam green gel nail colour.
Very pretty!

'Wrap your flawless Appletini nails around a Martini glass and enjoy nails that are good enough to drink!'

The formula is great. The polish effortlessly glides onto the nails and applies beautifully. 
It's a little patchy but it builds up to full opacity nicely in two - three thin easy coats.


SAY I DO

Say I Do is a creamy white nude gel nail colour.
A great neutral shade perfect for the Wedding Season!

'An elegant and romantic creamy white colour, for those special dreamy moments'.

The formula is great. The polish effortlessly glides onto the nails and applies beautifully. 
It's a little patchy but it builds up to full opacity nicely in two - three thin easy coats.

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I really like these polishes - they're such beautiful colours with great formulas that are easily opaque, and cure perfectly under the Opallac LED nail lamp.

Check out the collection for yourself!

For more information on Opallac, I have a Blog Post reviewing the Gel System along with some of my tips and tricks to achieving the perfect gel manicure at home linked here.

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RRP: $19.95 each (AUD)

Opallac products are exclusively available for purchase online at www.opallac.com and www.priceline.com.au as well Selected Priceline stores nationally (Australia).

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*Disclaimer: Opallac kindly sent me the products mentioned in this Blog Post for an honest review. All opinions expressed 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 :)
Wishing you a fabulous 2017! Happy New Year! 

Doni x

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OPALLAC GEL NAILS AT HOME - REVIEW, TIPS & TRICKS

Opallac is the latest nail innovation promising glamorous salon quality gel nail colour designed to last up to 14 days. The unique Opallac Gel formula glides on like normal nail polish but sets instantly like gel when cured by the revolutionary Opallac LED nail lamp. 

NO dry time! NO chipping! NO smudges! NO damage!

Today I will be reviewing the Opallac Gel system as well as sharing my tips and tricks to achieve the perfect gel manicure at home. 

THE ESSENTIALS

- WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THE PERFECT SALON QUALITY MANICURE AT HOME -

• 7Watt UV LED Nail Lamp - RRP: $69.00 (AUD)
• Opallac Gel Base Coat - RRP: $19.95 (AUD)
• Opallac Gel Top Coat - RRP: $19.95 (AUD)
• Opallac 2-in-1 Shine & Soak Solution - RRP: $9.95 (AUD)
• Opallac 30pk Remover Wraps - RRP: $15.00 (AUD)

* There is a Priceline exclusive Starter Kit available that includes everything you need to create the perfect salon quality gel manicure at home. The value pack even includes 3 nail colours. 
It's the perfect DIY kit!
- RRP: $99 AUD (Great value for money!)


APPLICATION
- HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT GEL MANICURE AT HOME -

1. Prep your nails by ensuring the nail surface is completely clean and free from any oils, creams or chemicals and lightly buff the nail surface.

2. Apply a thin coat of the Opallac Gel Base Coat.

3. Cure the Base Coat for 90 Seconds with the Opallac LED nail lamp.

4. Apply a thin coat of your chosen Opallac Gel colour.

5. Cure the nail colour for 90 Seconds with the Opallac LED nail lamp.

6. Apply a thin second coat of your chosen Opallac Gel colour.

7. Cure the second coat of nail colour for 90 Seconds with the Opallac LED nail lamp.

8. Apply a thin coat of the Opallac Gel Top Coat.

9. Cure the Top Coat for 90 Seconds with the Opallac LED nail lamp.

10. Remove any sticky residue off the nail surface by saturating a cotton pad with the Opallac 2-in-1 Shine & Soak solution, and gently wiping it over each nail for a few seconds.


TIPS & TRICKS 
- THINGS I HAVE LEARNT - 

Nail preparation prior to applying Opallac -
Avoid premature peeling and chipping by ensuring the nail surface is completely clean and dry prior to applying Opallac. Remove any oils, creams or chemicals off the nails with Gel Primer, Isopropyl Alcohol or Acetone and wash hands thoroughly. Lightly buff each nail to remove any ridges and help the gel adhere to the nail for longer wear time. 

Application -
Apply THIN COATS of polish ONE HAND AT A TIME and cure under the nail lamp before going onto the next hand! This will help avoid the polish from pooling at the sides of the nails and ensure flawless application. If pooling does occur, it is important to clean it up before curing your nails under the LED nail lamp. 
I personally recommend curing four fingers at a time (each hand) and the thumbs separately.

Be prepared!
Have everything you need set up, open and ready to be used - this will make the application steps much easier to follow.

Using the LED nail lamp -
There are no tricks or complicated instructions when it comes to using the LED nail lamp. Simply plug it in, switch the lamp on* and you're set. 
It is handy to have a stopwatch or timer nearby to time the 90 second curing intervals to insure the Opallac Gel colour cures properly. 
* There is an on / off button on the back of the lamp.

Ensuring manicure longevity -
Wrapping the nail tips with a swipe of polish helps prevent premature pealing and tip wear. 
It is important to avoid keeping your nails under hot water for long periods of time 
- while doing dishes or washing, it would be ideal to wear gloves.


LONGEVITY
- HOW WELL DOES AN OPALLAC GEL MANICURE HOLD UP? - 

Opallac promise salon quality colour that lasts up to 14 days.
So I put it to the test...

OPALLAC 'LURE ME AZURE' - DAY 1
Two coats + top coat

I tested Opallac's claim with 'Lure Me Azure' a stunning deep blue holographic glitter gel polish. The polish applied effortlessly and was completely opaque in two thin and easy coats. The picture above swatch was taken on Day 1. So pretty!

OPALLAC 'LURE ME AZURE' - DAY 10
No chipping, minor tip wear + nail growth.

The picture above was taken on Day 10! 
I have never had a manicure look this good in 10 days! I am so impressed! 
I removed the manicure after this picture was taken because I wanted to change it up but i'm sure it would have lasted well over 14 days! Wow!


REMOVAL
- HOW TO REMOVE YOUR MANICURE WITH THE OPALLAC REMOVER WRAPS AND OPALLAC SHINE & SOAK SOLUTION - 

1. Lightly file the gel polish on each nail surface for a few seconds to break it down. 

2. Cut to size the desired amount of Opallac Remover Wraps from the 30 pad roll. 

3. Saturate the cotton pad attached to the Opallac Remover Wraps with the Opallac 2-in-1 Shine & Soak solution.

4. Place the soaked nail pads directly over the nail and wrap around each finger separately*  
Keep wrapped around nails for approximately 5 minutes**

5. Remove wraps, one at a time, and peel off the gel colour***

* Once the cotton pads attached to the Opallac Remover Wraps get saturated with the Opallac 2-in-1 Shine & Soak solution, they are likely to detach themselves from the actual wrap. 
A second set of hands may be needed to assist with wrapping each nail.

** I personally find 15 minutes to be optimum soaking time.

*** Instead of 'peeling' the gel colour off I like to use a cuticle pusher / orange stick to gently push / scrape the polish off the nail. The Shine & Soak Solution weakens to polish bond to the nail so it easily removes with light pressure. 

If applied and removed correctly Opallac will not damage the natural nail. It is crucial to not attempt to pick the gel colour off. This will cause damage to the nails. 
It is important to follow the Opallac Gel removal process outlined above. 


IS IT WORTH THE INVESTMENT?
- MY PERSONAL OPINION - 

YES! YES! YES!
I pride myself in giving honest reviews and opinions on my Blog, so if I say you need to try something, you do!

I had never tried real Gel polish before and I can honestly say I really enjoyed using it! 

I tend to change my nail polish every day or so due to the fact that nail polish chips on my nails so quickly, but with Opallac I did not experience any chipping or pealing even after 10 days of wear! It's amazing! I removed the Gel polish off my nails because I was I wanted to switch it up not because I felt I needed to! Really, really, really impressed!

Application may seem daunting but it shouldn't be. The wide brush applicator and fantastic formulas make application effortless. The Opallac LED nail lamp does most of the work for you; creating an instantly glossy and dry Gel manicure in seconds. The Opallac system also hardens the nails allowing them to grow and not break. I noticed substantial nail growth when using Opallac, which is an added bonus!

Save time and money with the convenience of an Opallac DIY Gel manicure at home! 
DEFINITELY WORTH THE INVESTMENT!

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Opallac products are exclusively available for purchase online at www.opallac.com and www.priceline.com.au as well Selected Priceline stores nationally (Australia).

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*Disclaimer: Opallac kindly sent me the products mentioned in this Blog Post for an honest review. All opinions expressed 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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