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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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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NAIL'D AT TIFFANY'S NAIL POLISH - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Nail'd at Tiffany's is an Australian Independent nail polish company specialising in unique, eco-friendly nail polish.

Nail'd at Tiffany's is a safe and healthy alternative to traditional nail polish with an exclusive breathable, water-permeable and non-toxic formula, free from chemicals like Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate, Camphor, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Xylen and parabens alike that can be potentially harmful for our health and wellbeing.  

Nail'd at Tiffany's polishes are ethically produced, Certified Cruelty Free and Vegan Accredited. They are Australian made and individually hand finished with super cool and unique eco bamboo nail polish bottle caps, to reduce the use of plastic, and make them recyclable and more eco-friendly. 

I have 4 Nail'd at Tiffany's nail polishes to review for you today :)



VANILLA SOFTSERVE

Vanilla Softserve is a stark white nail polish shade.
I love the look of a clean white manicure!

The formula is perfect! The polish is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail silky smooth. It isn't streaky or patchy and self-levels well. 
It's seriously the best white nail polish I have ever tried! 

It's extremely pigmented, covers amazingly well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one - two thin coats! One coat is perfectly opaque and wearable, but I personally prefer the look of two coats. 

PISTACHIO GELATO

Pistachio Gelato is a pastel sky blue nail polish shade. 
Absolutely beautiful! I am sure this one will be a crowd pleaser. 

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. 


BLUEBERRY BUTTERCREAM

Blueberry Buttercream is a lavender purple nail polish shade.
Such a pretty shade of purple!

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. 


PINK ICED CRÉME

Pink Iced Créme is a delicate pink nail polish shade. 
I love how feminine this looks on the nail.

The formula is kind of crelly-like but builds up nicely.
Considering the type of polish this is and the typical formula associated with these kinds of shades, this formula is quite possibly the best I have ever tried - it applies effortlessly and actually applies evenly! 
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.
Apply one single coat for a beautiful and clean manicured look.

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These are the first polishes I have tried from Nail'd at Tiffany's and I really liked them.

The colours are beautiful, the formulas are literally flawless, and the quality is amazing! They are vibrant on the nail, fast drying, and pretty chip-resistant - what more could you really want in a nail polish?

I absoulety love that Nail'd at Tiffany's polishes are a healthier nail polish choice containing no nasty chemicals, and really like the concept of the nail polish being breathable. Plus the recyclable and eco-friendly bamboo bottle caps are seriously the cutest. 

Nail'd at Tiffany's nail polish is available in a range of pretty and on-trend 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: $18 each (AUD)

Nail'd at Tiffany's polishes are available for purchase online at www.naildattiffanys.com.au.

Nail'd at Tiffany's donate $1 from every nail polish sold to support the Esther Foundation. 
The Esther Foundation facilitates an extensive, and award-winning, young women's health, development and leadership program, through ten residential premises based around Western Australia. 

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*Disclaimer: Nail'd at Tiffany's 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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SCOUT COSMETICS 'UNICORN DREAM' BREATHABLE VITAMIN-ACTIVE ECO-LUXE NAIL POLISH COLLECTION - 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 Cosmetics have introduced three new, fun and exciting, limited-edition pigmented matte pastel nail polishes to their innovative breathable and water-permeable nail polish range; inspired by pastel dreams, mythical creatures and the unicorn beauty trend.

Unleash your inner mythical goddess with the new SCOUT cosmetics Unicorn Dream nail polish collection. 

I have the new SCOUT breathable nail polishes, from the Unicorn Dream collection, to review for you today :)



 STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER  

Strawberry Fields Forever is a pastel baby pink nail polish shade. So pretty!

The formula is great, especially for the kind of colour it is 
- pastel pink shades are notoriously known for having bad formulas!
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 two - three thin coats. 
It dries quickly and to a matte finish. My swatch shows it with a coat of glossy top coat. 


 CAPRICORN DREAMER 

Capricorn Dreamer is a pastel lilac purple nail polish shade.
Love this one! I'm sure this will appeal to many.

The formula is great!
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 two thin coats. 
It dries quickly and to a matte finish. My swatch shows it with a coat of glossy top coat. 


 PEACH PONY 

Peach Pony is an pastel apricot / peach orange nail polish shade. 
I don't normally wear polishes that are this orange toned, but this will have to be an exception. 
I really like this one!

The formula is great!
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 two - three thin coats. 
It dries quickly and to a matte finish. My swatch shows it with a coat of glossy top coat.  

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I am obsessed with these fun pastel shades! 
I am all for the darker beauty trends in the cooler months but sometimes you just need to add a pop of colour and excitement into your life.These new limited-edition pastel shades are sure to draw attention...good attention that is ;) 
What better way to stand out from the crowd and express your individuality than with pastel amazingness on your nails?! Unleash your inner mythical goddess with the new SCOUT cosmetics Unicorn Dream nail polish collection. 

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 good, 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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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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