NEW SALLY HANSEN COLOR THERAPY SHADES (MARCH 2018) - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Sally Hansen have introduced nine new luxurious nail shades to the Color Therapy* range. 

*Color Therapy blends saturated colour and a nourishing complex of natural Argan, Acai, and Evening Primrose Oil to condition weak, dry nails. 
- the Color Therapy nail polish and top coat contain a patented micro-delivery system that delivers an Argan Oil-enriched formula, resulting in intensive nourishment and instant moisture, for healthier looking nails - It's the ultimate nail therapy!

Enjoy the ultimate nail therapy in three easy steps with Sally Hansen Color Therapy. 
Here's how it works - 

STEP 1: NAIL COLOUR

Apply two thin coats of a Color Therapy Nail Colour of your choice to clean, dry nails; ensuring each coat is completely dry before applying the next coat.  

*No need for base coat! 
For full benefit, let the oil complex in the nail colour make direct contact to the bare nail. 
This will allow the nourishing oils to diffuse into the nail plate; providing simultaneous colour and care. 

STEP 2: TOP COAT

Apply a thin coat of the Color Therapy Top Coat (when the nail colour is completely dry) to add a glossy shine and extend polish wear. 

STEP 3: NAIL & CUTICLE OIL

Finish by applying some Color Therapy Nail & Cuticle Oil to nails and cuticles for an instantly healthier, restored, and rejuvenated look.

I have 8 of the new Sally Hansen Color Therapy nail shades to review for you today :) 



RE-NUDE

Re-nude is a nice nude nail polish shade. 

The formula of this one is kind of crelly-like and sheer, and applies slightly unevenly and patchy. It is still easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail nonetheless. 

It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two - three thin coats.


SUNRISE SALUTATION

Sunrise Salutation is a deeper nude nail polish shade.

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

It isn't streaky or patchy and self-levels well.

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

BURNISHED BRONZE

Burnished Bronze is a stunning bronze - copper nail polish shade. 
I love this one! Very trendy!

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

It applies evenly and self-levels well.

It covers really well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one - two thin coats.  
Minor brush strokes* are slightly evident when this is applied, so I highly recommend using the three-stroke-method of application to limit the appearance / amount of visible brush strokes. *the brush strokes are hardly noticeable!

WINE THERAPY

Wine Therapy is a deep red wine colour with gold shimmer scattered throughout it. 
The combination of the saturated red and vibrant gold shimmer is so pretty, my swatch really does no justice!

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

It isn't streaky or patchy and self-levels well.

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

STEELY SERENE

Steely Serene is a neutral taupe nail polish shade.
A very flattering neutral I'm sure will appeal to many. 

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

It isn't streaky or patchy and self-levels well.

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

IN MY ELEMENT 

In My Element is a gunmetal / silver nail polish shade.
Love!! I wore this the other day and added a shimmery holographic top coat - it looked even more amazing!

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

It isn't streaky or patchy and self-levels well.

It covers really well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one - two thin coats. 
Minor brush strokes* are slightly evident when this is applied, so I highly recommend using the three-stroke-method of application to limit the appearance / amount of visible brush strokes. *the brush strokes are hardly noticeable!

UNWINE'D

Unwine'd is a deep Bordeaux red nail polish shade. 
It's such a "sexy" shade of red ;)

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

It isn't streaky or patchy and self-levels well.

It's extremely pigmented, covers really well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one thin coat! 

PLUM EUPHORIA 

Plum Euphoria is a purple metallic multi-chrome nail polish shade. 
I cannot begin to explain how excited I was when I saw this nail polish. The multi-chrome effect (it shifts from purple - blue - green) looks magical in the bottle. I just wish the amazing effect translated more strongly to the nail. The multi-chrome effect is only (barely) noticeable at certain angles. It is still a super pretty purple though and I like it a lot.

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

It isn't streaky or patchy and self-levels well.

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

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I have featured the Color Therapy range on here before and can genuinely say it is by far my favourite range by Sally Hansen. The Color Therapy nail polishes I have tried in the past have had generally fantastic formulas that apply effortlessly onto the nail, are easily opaque, and dry super quickly and glossy - these new polishes are no different! I really quite enjoyed the beautifully saturated autumnal colour palette of these new Color Therapy polishes. 

I also love that the Color Therapy polishes have the same amazing signature wide flat brush Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure & Miracle Gel line have; making the polish so easy to work with and application using the three-stroke method a breeze.

I have worn these without base coat, as Sally Hansen have suggested, and can honestly say that the general appearance of my nail beds has improved. Also, I quite enjoy the way the polish feels on my nails - it actually DOES feel moisturising and nourishing just like when applying moisturising hand cream. I really love the idea of being able to wear beautiful polish that simultaneously cares for my nails. 

Sally Hansen claim the Color Therapy system should last for up to 10 days on the nail. I did not wear these polishes for the full 10 days to test the claim, but I did have a few of them on for a full week / 7 days. The polish wears pretty well. The polish only suffered some tip wear (which is to be expected). Other then that, I had no major chips, and the glossiness of the polish did not dull at all. Really impressed!

My personal favourites of these new Color Therapy shades are; "Burnished Bronze","Wine Therapy", "In My Element" & "Plum Euphoria". 

Treat your tips to a nourishing manicure with Sally Hansen Color Therapy!

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RRP: $16.95 each (AUD)

Available at Priceline, Target, Chemist Warehouse and Select Pharmacies nationally (Australia). For details on retail stockists please call 1800 812 663.

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*Disclaimer: Coty PR 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 fabulous day

Doni x


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SALLY HANSEN XTREME WEAR "DREAM SCENE" COLLECTION SHADE EXTENSION - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Experience a spectrum of classic, trendy and wearable nail colour, combined with an unforgettable shiny finish and long-wearing formula; with the new Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear 'Dream Scene' collection. 

I have the 6 new Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Dream Scene shades to review for you today :)

RED-ICAL ROCKSTAR

Red-ical Rockstar is a bright red-orange nail polish shade.

It's so bright it's almost neon!

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 extremely pigmented, covers really well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one thin coat! 

CAMEL-OT

Camel-ot is a camel / tan neutral nail polish shade.

It looks like it has the slightest delicate silver shimmer scattered throughout it, giving it a little "something something" on the nail (it's barely noticeable unless you're looking for it).

The formula of this one is a little weird (it's almost sheer / crelly-like). 
It applies slightly unevenly and patchy.  

It builds up nicely to full opacity in two thin coats.

DAYCREAM

Daycream is a neutral ballet slipper pink nail polish shade. 

I love how feminine this looks on the nail. 

The formula of this one is also weird (it's kind of sheer / almost crelly-like). 
It applies unevenly, streaky and patchy, which is pretty standard for this shade of polish.  

It builds up to full opacity nicely in two - three thin coats depending on application. 
I highly recommend using thin coats, the three-stroke-method of application and trying to not over work the polish, for best results.

I love the colour, but i'm really not digging the formula of this one, which is disappointing!

ON CLOUD SHINE

On Cloud Shine is a delicate pearlescent pink nail polish shade with flashes of gold undertones. I am OBSESSED with this one!

I have already worn it three times since I got it, which says something!

The formula is great. It applies evenly and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 

This polish would be best worn as a topper over another nail polish. 
It literally transforms any polish to pearlescent goodness. It's seriously amazing!
It is quite sheer so I doubt it could be built up to full opacity on its own. 
I personally enjoy the delicate effect of one coat on my bare nails. So pretty!

My swatch shows three thin easy coats on it's own.

DROP THE BEET

Drop the Beet is a deep fuchsia / "beetroot" pink nail polish shade. 

I love love love this one! It's so pretty! 

So perfect for this time of year!

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 extremely pigmented, covers really well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one thin coat! 

ROCK MY WAY

Rock My Way is a chocolate brown nail polish shade.

I don't typically gravitate towards browns, but this is a good'un.

The formula of this one is almost crelly-like which is strange, considering the nature of the colour. It is still easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 

It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well. 

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

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I like the classic colour palette in the Dream Scene collection, but to be completely honest, this Xtreme Wear collection did not "wow" me as much as Sally Hansen collections normally do; it was just kind of "meh" to me. It could be because the formulas of these Xtreme Wear polishes aren't as amazing as the Complete Salon Manicure, Miracle Gel and Color Therapy formulas I have become accustomed to. It's not the worst nail polish I've tried by any means, but it's definitely not the best (in my opinion). 

My personal favourites from the collection are; "On Cloud Shine" & "Drop the Beet".

Go to the "extreme" with Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear nail polish.
Which shades will you be picking up?

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RRP: $6.95 each (AUD)

Available at Priceline, Target, Chemist Warehouse and Select Pharmacies nationally (Australia). For details on retail stockists please call 1800 812 663

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*Disclaimer: Coty PR 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 fabulous day

Doni x


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SCOUT COSMETICS BREATHABLE VITAMIN-ACTIVE ECO-LUXE NAIL POLISH - SWATCHES & REVIEW

SCOUT Cosmetics is a leading certified organic and cruelty free, Australian owned and made, beauty brand known for their premium and innovative natural eco-luxe products. 
SCOUT offer a range of on-trend, Vegan cosmetics including certified organic skincare, mineral makeup that is of the highest eco-quality, and eco-luxe breathable superfood nail polish. 

SCOUT's innovative breathable and water-permeable nail polish formulation combines quality, colour and shine, with an infusion of vitamins, superfoods, botanicals and essential oils. The new super-boosted vitamin-active organic nail polish formulation features a range of nourishing Australian ingredients including Broccoli Seed extract, Bamboo Tree extract and Camelia Seed Oil; which have proven benefits to boost overall nail health. 
It's the healthier nail polish choice, that is also free from potentially toxic allergens, carcinogens, irritants and chemicals which are sometimes found in other mainstream nail polish. 

I have 2 of the new SCOUT vitamin- active nail polishes to review for you today :)



SURRENDER YOURSELF

Surrender Yourself is a violet purple nail polish shade. 
Totally digging this shade of purple! It's perfect for this time of year!

The formula is good. It's a little sheer (almost crelly-like), but it is still easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It applies slightly patchy, but it self-levels well. 

It builds up to full opacity nicely in two - three thin coats depending on personal preference and application. 


ETERNAL FLAME

Eternal Flame is a crimson red nail polish shade.
There's something just so sexy about this shade of red.

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

It 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 polishes I have tried from SCOUT Cosmetics and I really liked them.

The formula's of the two I tried were good, they were vibrant on the nail, fast drying, and pretty chip-resistant - what more could you really want in a nail polish?

I absoulety love that the SCOUT polishes are a healthier nail polish choice infused with vitamins, superfoods and essential oils and no nasty chemicals. I also really like the concept of the nail polish being breathable and water-permeable yet chip-resistant. 

SCOUT breathable nail polish is available in a huge range on-trend, show-stopping and vibrant colour options. I can't wait to try out some more colours!

I definitely recommend trying the brand out for yourself!

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RRP: $19.95 each (AUD)

SCOUT Cosmetics are available for purchase online at www.scoutcosmetics.com and selected pharmacies nationally (Australia). 

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*Disclaimer: Platinum Media & Communications 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

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OPI INFINITE SHINE LISBON COLLECTION 2018 - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Ola!
Travel to the City of Light with the new OPI Lisbon collection!
Inspired by Portugal's capital, a city brimming with culture, charm, beauty and fashion; the OPI Lisbon collection offers colourful, bright, vibrant and on-trend hues that perfectly encapsulate Lisbon's eclectic street style. 

The Lisbon 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 OPI Lisbon Infinite Shine shades to review for you today :)



SUN, SEA AND SAND IN MY PANTS

Sun, Sea and Sand in My Pants is an egg-yolk yellow nail polish shade. 
Not your typical primary yellow shade. I don't have anything else like it in my collection. 

The formula is ok - yellow nail polish is known for its notoriously bad formula, this one doesn't have the best formula, nor the worst. The polish is easy to apply, effortlessly glides onto the nail and self-levels well. 

It's pigmented and builds up to full opacity nicely in two - three thin coats depending on personal preference.


SUZI CHASES PORTU-GEESE

Suzi Chases Portu-geese is a stark white nail polish shade.
It has the slightest pink tone to it. I really like this one!

The formula is really good for the type of colour it is. 
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 - three thin coats depending on personal preference and application. 


MADE IT TO THE SEVENTH HILL!

Made It To the Seventh Hill! is a rose gold metallic nail polish shade with a pink duo-chrome flash. It's beautiful!

The formula is really 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 covers well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.
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 visible brush strokes. 


YOU'VE GOT NATA ON ME

You've Got Nata On Me is a salmon-peach nail polish shade. 
It's very pretty!

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 thin coats.


LISBON WANTS MOOR OPI

Lisbon Wants Moor OPI is another white nail polish shade.
This one is slightly more neutral and has more of a nude tone to it compared to Suzi Chases Portu-geese. It's very nice!

The formula is good for the type of colour it is. 
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 and application.


TAGUS IN THAT SELFIE!

Tagus in That Selfie! is a baby pink nail polish shade.
It looks just like strawberry ice cream to me. 
I am obsessed with this one!

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.


NO TURNING BACK FROM PINK STREET

No Turning Back From Pink Street is a bright magenta pink nail polish shade.
Love it! These kinds of pinks are always right up my "street" ;)

The formula is perfect! It 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. 


WE SEAFOOD AND EAT IT

We Seafood and Eat It is a bright (almost neon) crayfish red nail polish shade.
I just love this one - the name, the colour, everything!

The formula is perfect! It 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. 


NOW MUSEUM, NOW YOU DON'T

Now Museum, Now You Don't is a burnt / rusty orange metallic nail polish shade with a cool red flash to it. I don't tend to like orange toned nail polish but really enjoy this one! I don't have anything else like it in my collection! 
I also really like the name of this one. Can we just take a minute and praise OPI for the awesome polish names in this collection - well done OPI, big thumbs up!

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


A RED-VIVAL CITY

A Red-vival City is a bright orange-red nail polish shade.
It's a good one, but nothing special. 

The formula is perfect! It 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. 


TILE ART TO WARM YOUR HEART

Tile Art to Warm Your Heart is a cobalt blue nail polish shade. 
A pretty standard blue shade that we've seen before, but it's a good one. 

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

It's extremely pigmented*, covers well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one - two thin coats depending on personal preference. 
*I was expecting it to stain my nails blue when I wore it, so I wore two coats of base coat - It didn't stain me, but I would still wear a couple of coats of base coat, since it's so pigmented, just to be safe :)


CLOSER THAN YOU MIGHT BELÉM

Closer Than You Might Belém is a sea green-teal nail polish shade.
Haven't seen a shade like this from OPI in a long time.
I'm sure this one will be crowd pleaser - and for good reason, it's beautiful! 

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 thin coats.

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I am really enjoying the colour palette of the Lisbon collection. 
The formulas of the polishes in this collection were generally good, I had no issues with application, and they build up to opacity beautifully.
I also really enjoy the Infinite Shine three-step system and do experience substantially longer-lasting manicures when using it. 
Would definitely recommend! 

I really like every shade in the Lisbon collection, but my personal favourites are; "Suzi Chases Portu-geese", "Tagus in That Selfie!", "No Turning Back From Pink Street", "We Seafood and Eat It", "Now Museum, Now You Don't" & "Closer Than You Might Belém". 

I am sure there is a shade in this collection for everyone!
Transform your nail polish collection and try the new OPI Lisbon 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 fabulous day,

Doni x

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