22 July, 2018

OPI INFINITE SHINE GREASE COLLECTION 2018 - SWATCHES & REVIEW

OPI joins Paramount Pictures in celebrating the biggest and most iconic movie musical of the 20th Century - Grease!
OPI captures the movie's classic, fun and energetic spirit with a collection of retro, bright and deeply saturated summery hues, that are sure to look good on every skin tone
- I got chills and they're multiplying! ;)

The limited-edition Grease 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 limited-edition OPI Grease Infinite Shine shades to review for you today :)



TELL ME ABOUT IT STUD
Tell Me About It Stud is a bright juicy red nail polish shade.
A beautiful and classic shade of red. 
Nothing too unique about this one, but it's a good'un! 

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


SUMMER LOVIN' HAVING A BLAST!
Summer Lovin' Having a Blast! is a bright orange nail polish shade. 
A perfect summer shade - I don't tend to wear orange nail polish, but I can see this becoming a Summer staple.

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


YOU'RE THE SHADE THAT I WANT
You're The Shade That I Want is a bright fuchsia pink nail polish shade.
This is always "the shade that I want" (*ooh, ooh, ooh*) on my nails. 
Love love love this tone of pink! 

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 really well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one thin coat! AMAZING!


PINK LADIES RULE THE SCHOOL
Pink Ladies Rule the School is a pastel bubblegum pink nail polish shade. 
So pretty! You're sure to feel like a Pink Lady with this colour on your nails. 

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. 


HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO OPI
Hopelessly Devoted to OPI is a pastel coral-peach-pink nail polish shade. 
I am "hopelessly devoted to" these kinds of shades. 
A lovely everyday nail polish colour that will look amazing on all skin tones. 

The formula is nice. 
It applies a little patchy, but is still easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 

It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two - three thin coats, depending on application and personal preference (my swatch shows two coats).


FRENCHIE LIKES TO KISS?
Frenchie Likes To Kiss? is a pale lilac purple nail polish shade with a subtle purple shimmer scattered throughout it.
I am obsessed!! The shimmer is barely-there on the nail but it's a lovely shade of purple nonetheless!

It has a crelly formula, and applies ever so slightly patchy. 
Application is still effortless and it glides onto the nails nice and evenly.

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


DON'T CRY OVER SPILLED MILKSHAKES
Don't Cry Over Spilled Milkshakes is a vanilla white nail polish shade, with a green undertone to it. 
I love a good white nail polish, and the slight green tone gives this one a little something extra. Really digging this one!

The formula is fantastic - much better then I was expecting!
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 - three thin coats depending on application and personal preference (my swatch shows two coats).


MEET A BOY CUTE AS CAN BE
Meet a Boy Cute As Can Be is a pale buttercup yellow nail polish shade. 
Literally the first yellow nail polish I actually like and doesn't make me look Jaundice! 
I could see myself wearing it! It's such a pretty tone of yellow!

The formula is really nice, especially for a yellow (yellow nail polish are notorious for having bad formulas). It applies ever so slightly patchy, but application is still effortless and it glides onto the nails nice and evenly.

It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two - three thin coats, depending on application and personal preference (my swatch shows two coats).


WAS IT ALL JUST A DREAM?
Was it All Just a Dream? is a pastel turquoise green nail polish shade. 
Love love love this colour! A crowd pleaser for sure!

The formula is nice. It applies ever so slightly patchy, but application is still effortless and it glides onto the nails nice and evenly.

It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two - three thin coats, depending on application and personal preference (my swatch shows two coats).


TEAL ME MORE, TEAL ME MORE 
Teal Me More, Teal Me More is a pigmented teal green nail polish shade. 
LOL at the name of this one - I can hear the song in my head!

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 super pigmented*, covers really well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one thin coat! AMAZING!
*It's so pigmented I would definitely recommend wearing and couple of coats of base coat to avoid green staining. 
For the record, it didn't stain my nails, but I would still wear base coat just to be safe (no one likes Smurf hands!)


CHILLS ARE MULTIPLYING!
Chills Are Multiplying! is an ink blue nail polish shade with a beautiful lighter blue shimmer scattered throughout it. 
I always love icy sapphire blue nails! I have to admit, this one does look nicer in the bottle than it actually does on the nail (in my personal opinion), but it's still super pretty. 
You can catch the pretty shimmer in direct sunlight and it's glorious! I think this one would look lovely matte.

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 two thin coats. 


DANNY & SANDY 4 EVER
Danny & Sandy 4 Ever is a shimmery metallic charcoal grey nail polish shade with silver, blue and purple shimmer scattered throughout it. Very similar in concept to OPI Coalmates from the Love OPI XOXO collection from last year (it's not an exact dupe). 
Very very pretty! The shimmery particles look so cool! I'm getting serious leather jacket vibes. 

The formula is lovely! 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 - three thin coats, depending on personal preference. 


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I think this collection encapsulates the movie Grease perfectly - the names and the colours are seriously perfection! I am really enjoying the colour palette and loving the retro, yet modern, vibes it gives off. 

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. 
Definitely recommend... - let's be real, I'm hopelessly devoted to OPI ;)

I really like every shade in this collection, but my personal favourites are; "You're the Shade That I Want", "Pink Ladies Rule the School", "Frenchie Likes To Kiss?", "Don't Cry Over Spilled Milkshakes", "Meet a Boy Cute As Can Be" & "Chills Are Multiplying!". 

I am sure there is a shade in this collection for everyone!
Try the new OPI Grease 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 some of these products for an honest review (I purchased half of the collection myself, with my own money). 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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03 July, 2018

MORE 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 3 shimmery SCOUT vitamin- active nail polishes to review for you today :)


YOU OUGHTA KNOW
You Oughta Know is a deep blue metallic nail polish shade with a brighter blue-purple shimmer scattered throughout it. 
I have no words! It's STUNNING! I am OBSESSED!

The formula is fantastic!
This polish 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. 
(It's opaque and looks fine with just one coat, but looks best with two, in my opinion).


ALL APOLOGIES
All Apologies is a vibrant magenta purple metallic nail polish shade with a brighter pink-purple shimmery flash scattered throughout it. 
Honestly thought this one looked disappointing in the bottle compared to the other two, but really enjoyed this on the nails. It's so pretty! It actually glows on the nails! My swatch does it no justice!

The formula is fantastic!
This polish 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. 


LOSING MY RELIGION
Losing My Religion is a divine teal green metallic nail polish shade with a brighter green-gold shimmer scattered throughout it. 
I LOVE this one! Possibly my favourite! It's SO beautiful!

The formula is fantastic!
This polish 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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The I have tried quite a few different SCOUT vitamin-active and breathable nail polishes, and these have definitely got to be my favourites by far! 
The colours are stunning, vibrant and unique, and the formulas are amazing! 

The SCOUT nail polish range offers more than just show-stopping colours. 
I absolutely 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.

So, the formula's are great, they are vibrant on the nail, fast drying, chip-resistant and healthier for your nails - what more could you really want in a nail polish?

SCOUT breathable nail polish is available in a huge range on-trend, show-stopping and vibrant colour options. 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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25 June, 2018

NEW OPALLAC #GLITTERARMY GEL POLISH 2018 - 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 new, on-trend and sparkly, metallic gel nail colours to add to the #OpallacGlitterArmy. I have the three new Opallac Gel nail colours to review for you today :)



WHITE DIAMONDS
White Diamonds is a clear based white gold-silver glitter bomb comprised of small and micro silver shimmer and glitters. 
Radiant, blingy and eye-catching. It looks just like diamonds glistening! I love it!

The formula is great! The polish effortlessly glides onto the nail and self-levels well.

It's more sheer than the other polishes in this collection, but covers well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two - three thin coats. My swatch shows two thin coats.


GOLD DIGGER
Gold Digger is a shimmery gold gel polish, with silver micro glitter particles scattered throughout it.The goldest of golds! 
There is something so regal about this colour. It's glorious!

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.


ROSE QUARTZ
Rose Quartz is a shimmery rose gold gel polish, with silver micro glitter particles scattered throughout it. Perfection perfection perfection! Is there really any other word?
A crowd pleaser for sure! I'm a Registered Nurse and wore this to work for over a week and got compliments on the daily. It's amazing!

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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I am literally OBSESSED with these polishes!! 
The colours are STUNNING and so on-trend. The formulas are fantastic - these polishes are so jam-packed with dense glittery goodness that they build up to full opacity beautifully. They also cure perfectly smooth under the Opallac LED nail lamp with no gritty glitter texture. It's a HUGE HUGE HUGE thumbs up from me! Yet again, Opallac have left me in awe!

I definitely recommend trying these stunning stunning stunning new polishes, and Opallac in general (the brand is phenomenal!).
I pride myself in giving completely honest reviews, so when I say you NEED these polishes in your life, I genuinely mean it!

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


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19 June, 2018

NEW BARRY M MOLTEN METAL NAIL PAINTS 2018 - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Barry M have just added more shades to their amazing Molten Metal Nail Paint range to keep us all on trend. The Molten Metal Nail Paints are Barry M's answer to show-stopping chrome-effect nails that have a mirror-shine foil finish that glisten for days.

I have the 5 Barry M Molten Metal Nail Paints, that were newly released in Australia, to review for you today :)



BLUE GLACIER
Blue Glacier is an icy blue metallic nail polish shade with silver shimmer scattered throughout it. It literally glows on the nails! So pretty!!

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.


BLACK DIAMOND 
Black Diamond is a black foil metallic nail polish shade with a silver shimmer scattered throughout it. Sexy and sleek. I love 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 covers well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one thin coat!!


GOLD RUSH 
Gold Rush is a gold foil metallic nail polish shade with a stunning pink-red duo-chrome flash to it. LOVE the effect! I am 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.


HOLOGRAPHIC LIGHTS
Holographic Lights is a delicate silver scattered holographic nail polish shade. 
It's not the most holographic nail polish, but you can definitely see pure holographic goodness in every light! My swatch shows it in the shade - it really comes alive in direct sunlight and artificial lighting. 

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's a little sheerer than the other shades, but builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two - three thin coats. 


HOLOGRAPHIC ROCKET
Holographic Rocket is a purple scattered holographic nail polish shade. 
It's not the most holographic nail polish, but you can definitely see pure holographic goodness in every light! My swatch shows it in the shade - it really comes alive in direct sunlight and artificial lighting. 

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


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Barry M have smashed it out of the park, yet again, with these Nail Paints!
I have featured the Molten Metal Nail Paint range on here before* and can genuinely say it is by far my favourite range by Barry M. 
The formulas of these nail paints are practically perfect - they apply effortlessly onto the nail, are easily opaque and dry super quickly! They are filled with amazing shimmery (and holographic) goodness that sparkles in every light - so pretty and on-trend! 
I love me some shiny metallic nails so it is no surprise that I am totally obsessed with these!

I also really like the amazing wide brush these nail paints have that make the "three-stroke-method" of application effortless. There are also no brush strokes evident when they dry down which is awesome, especially for metallic nail polish. 

I have been trying to pick my favourites to recommend but it's just way too hard to choose. I am obsessed with all of them - they're all seriously that good! 
Definitely recommend trying them out! They are amazing!
So excited for more colours to be added to the Molten Metal Nail Paint range

*If you're interested, check out my review of the other Barry M Molten Metal Nail Paints I reviewed last year; linked here


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RRP: $8.95 each (AUD)

Barry M products are available for purchase online at www.beautynext.com.au and Big W stores nationally (Australia).

Barry M is also available for purchase at Superdrug and Boots stores (UK).

For more information, head on over to www.barrym.com.


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*Disclaimer: I purchased the products featured in this blog post myself with my own money. 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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