OPALLAC GEL POLISH NUDE PALETTE - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Opallac is the Australian gel 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 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!!

Indulge in the perfect neutral palette of gel polish shades, designed to suit and compliment all skin tones with the new dreamy Opallac nudes!

I have the four-pack Nude Palette to review for you today :)

 SMOKE & MIRRORS 

Smoke & Mirrors is a chocolate brown gel polish shade.

I don't usually like brown nails, but I genuinely like this one.

Such a pretty and wearable shade of brown. 

 MAUVE ASIDE 

Mauve Aside is a deep nude gel polish shade.

I wouldn't necessarily call it a mauve, but each to their own.

This is giving me serious Soy Capp vibes (which I'm not mad about, it's one of my favourite Opallac shades!), it's just a tad deeper in colour. I love it! 

 OVER THE TAUPE 

Over The Taupe is a rosy nude gel polish shade. 

This reminds me of one of my favourite polishes of life OPI "My Very First Knockwurst" - I have wanted a gel equivalent forever and I think I have finally found it! It's the best! I just love it so much! 

 TRUTH OR BARE 

Truth or Bare is a light taupe gel polish shade.

Elegant and fresh. A crowd pleaser for sure! So so beautiful!

I think this would make a lovely pedicure colour too! 

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As per usual, Opallac have absolutely nailed it - I've come to expect nothing less!

These new nudes are stunning and right up my alley!
The formulas are simply perfection! I love how smooth and evenly Opallac polishes apply as well as how easily opaque they are - you would think that these kinds of lighter shades would be difficult to apply / require multiple coats, but they all apply beautifully in one - two easy coats, and cure perfectly under the Opallac LED nail lamp.

Let's be honest, not all nude shades tend to suit every skin tone. But I can guarantee you that at least one of these new neutral shades will suite you - and if for some bizarre reason these particular shades don't tickle your fancy / suite you, Opallac have a massive range of other neutral shade options available. It's time to release the nudes!

As always, I highly recommend trying out Opallac!
A fantastic option if you're looking for a quick and easy salon-quality DIY gel manicure you can do at home - literally no skills required for application or removal!

Pick your new nude, grab a drink, and give yourself that Opallac mani you deserve!

For more information on Opallac, I have an honest and detailed 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: $58 for the set (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).

ORDER THE PALETTE ON THE OPALLAC WEBSITE AND RECEIVE A CUTE PRINTED DRAWSTRING BAG 

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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.


Thank you for taking the time 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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JESSICA COSMETICS PHENOM BLUSHING BEAUTY COLLECTION - SWATCHES & REVIEW

A 'phenomenal' evolution in polish technology, exclusively formulated for salon professionals, PHENOM is JESSICA Cosmetics' answer to gel nails with no UV / LED light; promising up to 10 days of lasting colour and gel-like shine.
It's fast, it shines, it lasts and it can be achieved in in 3 easy steps.  
Here's how it works - 

STEP 1: BASE COAT

Apply two thin coats of any JESSICA base coat to prepared nails (nails completely free of polish, oils, etc) - this will ensure maximum adhesion and wear.

STEP 2: PHENOM COLOUR

Apply two thin coats of your desired JESSICA Phenom colour - apply just like regular nail polish. 

STEP 3: FINALE SHINE

Apply one thin coat of the JESSICA Finale Shine top coat over the colour - this sets and cures the colour giving it a gel-like shine (no lamp needed! It hardens with natural light exposure!)


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


All JESSICA nail colours are Cruelty Free, Vegan and 7-Free which means they are free from nasty chemicals like Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Toluene, DBP, Camphor, Xylene and Ethyl Tosylamide - so they are gentle on you and the environment!


I have the JESSICA Phenom Blushing Beauty collection to try and review for you today :)



 SWEET KISS 

Sweet Kiss is a nice rosy pink-toned neutral nail polish shade.
Not your typical bright bubblegum pink. It looks pink, no matter how you look at it, but it's muted and more subdued - I like this one...a lot! 

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, depending on personal preference.

 YOU MAKE ME BLUSH 

You Make Me Blush is a light caramel nude nail polish shade. 
A classic and crowd-pleaser for sure!

The formula is great! The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 

It applies slightly patchy on the first coat, but builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.


 CHOCOLATE BRONZE 

Chocolate Bronze is a deep rosy neutral nail polish shade.
I always enjoy deeper neutrals like this. My favourite of the collection for sure!

The formula, yet again, 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, depending on personal preference.

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These are the first Phenom polishes I have tried and I quite like them. 
The formulas are lovely, and the quality is amazing (as you would expect from JESSICA polishes). I appreciate that they are long-lasting and dry relatively fast.

I really enjoy these kind of neutral shades for everyday wear.
Let's be honest, not all neutral nail polish shades suit every skin tone, but I can guarantee you that at least one of these beautiful blush-toned neutrals will suite you! 

JESSICA polishes are available in classic and trend-setting shades with a huge variety of finishes including; creme, matte, metallic, glitter, opalescent, sheer and frost.
I cannot wait to try out some more! Definitely recommend! 

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RRP: $21.95 each (AUD)

JESSICA Cosmetics are available for purchase at www.jessicacosmetics.com.au (Australia). 

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*Disclaimer: JESSICA Cosmetics Australia kindly sent me these products for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this Blog post are mine based on my personal experiences through trialling these products.

Thanks for taking the time 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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NEW OPALLAC GEL POLISH NUDES - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Opallac is the Australian gel 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 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 have introduced three fresh NEW nude gel nail colours, perfect for Spring.

I have the three new nudes to review for you today :)

SWEET ROMANCE 

Sweet Romance is a light neutral pink gel nail polish shade.
So classy and chic.

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


BARE IT ALL 

Bare It All is a classic nude gel nail polish shade.
A beautiful neutral colour.

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


FAUX FUR 

Faux Fur is a warm neutral gel nail polish shade.
My personal favourite of the three! I am so 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 amazingly well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.

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As per usual, Opallac have nailed it!
These new nude shades are beautiful and the formulas are simply perfection! 
I just love how easily opaque Opallac polishes are, and how perfectly they cure under the Opallac LED nail lamp. 

Let's be honest, not all nude shades will suit every skin tone. But I can guarantee you that at least one of these new neutral shades will suite you!
Find and unlock your perfect nude!
Definitely, definitely recommend trying Opallac!

For more information on Opallac, I have an honest and detailed 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 :)
Have a fabulous day,

Doni x

Follow me on Instagram for more nail swatches & nail art - @donsnailobsession

FABY NAIL LACQUER NEUTRAL SHADES - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Did you know the most popular nail shades are actually neutrals?...
Shocking, right?!
While your nail polish collection may be full of pinks, reds and shimmers, odds are, when you don't know which colour to wear, you'll choose a "safe" neutral colour. 

Classic neutral nails are so on trend because they look good on everyone, irrespective of skin tone or age. 
Wear it for a wedding and you'll look elegant and feminine, wear it for a party and it'll make you look glamorous and chic, and if you wear it to work, it makes you look sophisticated and professional - you just can't go wrong!


It's just a matter of finding the perfect neutral nail colour for you! 
I have three beautiful FABY neutral nail colour options to share with you today :) 



WHY DON'T YOU SPEAK?

Why Don't You Speak? is a beautiful vanilla-cream-beige  
nail lacquer.

The formula of the lacquer is very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels pretty well - perfection in a bottle! Such an amazing formula for a neutral / nude lacquer. 

This lacquer builds up to full opacity in three thin easy coats. 



SENSUAL TOUCH

Sensual Touch is a dusty pink-tinted beige nail lacquer.

The formula of the lacquer is a little thin but still smooth and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well - fantastic formula for a neutral / nude lacquer. 

This lacquer builds up to full opacity in two thin easy coats. 



JACQUELINE D'ANTIBES

Jacqueline d'Antibes is a dusty muted plum-purple nail lacquer. 
It's quite unique and beautiful - I really like this colour.

The formula of the lacquer is quite thin and may pool at the side of the nail if not applied carefully. It's still very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. It's also insanely glossy! 

This lacquer builds up to full opacity in two thin coats.

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Neutral and Nude nail lacquers are notorious for their bad formulas, so a "good" one is hard to come by. I really like all three of the neutral shades featured in this Blog post. In my books, these are not just "good" but "fantastic"!

I've tried FABY nail lacquers before and the formulas never cease to amaze me - they're all literally perfection in a bottle! So so so impressed! 

Still haven't found your perfect neutral nail shade? 

Check out FABY's Nature Collection  for more beautiful neutral shades. 

I definitely recommend trying out some FABY lacquers for yourself!

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RRP: $19.90 each (AUD)

Available at www.faby.com.au

For more information contact: 1800 720 807

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*Disclaimer: FABY Australia kindly sent me these products for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this Blog post are mine based on my personal experiences 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 fabulous day 

Doni x

Follow me on Instagram for more nail swatch pics & nail art - @donsnailobsession