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

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BARRY M UNDER THE SEA NAIL PAINT COLLECTION - SWATCHES & REVIEW

If you are a mermaid at heart (lets be real, we all secretly kind of are), the NEW Barry M Under the Sea Nail Paint collection is for you! 

These stunning nail paints, which have an amazing colour-shifting, two-tone formula, will have you glistening from every angle! Each shade has a unique combination of colour and shimmer to keep your nail game strong and on-trend this Spring / Summer! 

I have the 4 Barry M Under The Sea Nail Paints, that were released in Australia, to review for you today :)



ANGELFISH

Angelfish is a pearlescent ballet slipper nude-pink nail paint, with a stunning shimmery blue sheen scattered throughout it. 
So SO pretty!

The formula is lovely. 
The polish sheer, but easy to apply, effortlessly glides onto the nail, and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two - three thin coats.


PINKTAIL

Pinktail is a pearlescent coral pink nail paint, with a stunning shimmery gold sheen scattered throughout it.
This one makes me so happy! Beautiful!

The formula is lovely. 
The polish sheer, but easy to apply, effortlessly glides onto the nail, and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two - three thin coats.


JELLYFISH

Jellyfish is a pearlescent lavender purple nail paint, with a stunning shimmery blue sheen scattered throughout it.
OMG! I am OBSESSED!

The formula is lovely. 
The polish sheer, but easy to apply, effortlessly glides onto the nail, and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two - three thin coats.


BUTTERFLYFISH

Butterflyfish is a pearlescent blue nail paint, with a stunning shimmery pink sheen scattered throughout it.
Love love LOVE!

The formula is lovely. 
The polish sheer, but easy to apply, effortlessly glides onto the nail, and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two - three thin coats.

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Barry M have smashed it out of the park yet again with this collection. 
I am so in LOVE with these nail paints!
They are filled with amazing and unique shimmery / colour-shifting goodness that glistens and shifts in every light - love love LOVE! So pretty and on-trend!

The formulas of these nail paints are so lovely - they are a little bit sheer when applied but still apply effortlessly onto the nail, build up nice and easily opaque, self-level really well, and dry super quickly! 

These nail paints dry down with brush streaks evident, so I highly recommend using the three-stroke-method of application to limit the appearance / amount of brush streaks. The amazing wide brush these nail paints have makes the "three-stroke-method" of application effortless; which is awesome!

It's impossible for me to pick a favourite from this collection - (I am OBSESSED with all of them!!) - they're all seriously that good! Plus, the printed bottle caps are adorable! 
Big thumbs up from me! Definitely recommend!

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RRP: $8.95 each (AUD)

Available online at www.beautynext.com.au and Big W stores nationally (Australia).

Also available at Superdrug and Boots stores (UK).

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

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*Disclaimer: Beauty Next 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.

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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SINFULCOLORS GET BRIGHT PASTEL NEON MATTE COLLECTION 2017 - SWATCHES & REVIEW #THROWBACK

Well, hello there SinfulColors! 
SinfulColors is an American brand that offer affordable and on-trend nail polish; that pop, wow and flatter, in lovely creme, glitter, shimmer and matte formulas. 

In mid 2017, SinfulColors released a collection of trendy and bright pastel neon nail colours, that dry down to a cool chalky matte finish.

I managed to pick up all 6 of the limited-edition Pastel Neon Matte polishes, back when they were released in 2017, for a #ThrowBack review for you today :)



IN YOUR ELEMELON

In Your Elemelon is a matte pastel neon peach-melon nail polish shade. 
PERFECT for the warmer weather. I could see this looking so AMAZING on tan hands.

The formula is ok.
It applies patchy and uneven, but is still easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 

It needs three - four thin coats to even out and build up nicely to full opacity.


MAKE A SCENE

Make a Scene is a matte bright neon bubblegum pink nail polish shade.
So girly and fun!

The formula is ok. 
It applies patchy and uneven, but is still easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail.

It needs two - three thin easy coats to even out and build up nicely to full opacity.


LILAC OUT LOUD

Lilac Out Loud is a matte pastel neon lavender purple nail polish shade.
I am seriously OBSESSED with this one!

The formula is ok.
It applies patchy and uneven, but is still easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail.

It needs two - three thin easy coats to even out and build up nicely to full opacity.


QUICK STUDY

Quick Study is a matte pastel periwinkle purple-blue nail polish shade.
A lovely "blurple". I like to wear this kind of colour in Spring.

The formula is ok. 
It applies patchy and uneven, but is still easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail.

It needs two - three thin easy coats to even out and build up nicely to full opacity.


UNDER THE INBLUENCE

Under The Inbluence is a matte pastel neon sky blue nail polish shade.
So SO pretty!

The formula is ok. 
It applies patchy and uneven, but is still easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail.

It needs two - three thin easy coats to even out and build up nicely to full opacity.


ACID TEST 

Acid Test is a matte bright pastel neon lime green nail polish shade.
Love how eye-searingly bright this green is. I don't really ever wear this shade of green on my nails, but I might just start!

The formula is ok. 
It applies patchy and uneven, but is still easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail.

It needs two - three thin easy coats to even out and build up nicely to full opacity.

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I really loved the beautiful bright pastel colours in this collection and their lovely velvet matte finish. BUT, I'm personally not a huge fan of the formulas. They all apply patchy and need around three coats to even the patchiness out nicely. They do however, dry down to their matte finish insanely fast, so needing to apply an extra coat of polish is really not that big a deal. This is in no way a negative review, I just personally felt the formulas were a little bit of a let down for me.

In having said that, the formulas have not influenced me wearing them in the slightest - I have worn each of the shades in this collection multiple times since getting them, and will continue to wear them. I even like adding a coat of shiny top coat over top. 

My personal favourites from this collection are; 
"In Your Elemelon", "Make a Scene" & "Lilac Out Loud".

Did you snag any of the polishes from this collection back in 2017? 
Will you be hunting them down? 

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RRP: $4.95 each (AUD)

SinfulColors nail polish is available at Priceline, Big W, Target, Kmart and other selected retailers nationally (Australia)*

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

*This limited-edition collection was released (and purchased) in 2017, so you might struggle to find them in store - you may get lucky and find them on clearance at Priceline, Big W, Target, Kmart etc or on online nail polish de-stash pages. Happy Hunting!

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**Disclaimer: I purchased these products from Priceline with my own money. All opinions expressed in this Blog post 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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MODELS OWN AQUAPROOF NAIL POLISH COLLECTION - SWATCHES & REVIEW

After dominating the UK beauty market, Models Own has finally landed here in Australia. Great news for us Aussie makeup and nail enthusiasts!

I have the limited-edition Models Own Aquaproof nail polish collection to share with you today :)



CERISE STOPPER

Cerise Stopper is a bright magenta-red nail polish shade. 
Lovely colour! I could imagine this being a great Summer pedicure colour!

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


IMPERVIOUS PINK 

Impervious Pink is a bright neon pink nail polish shade. 
I.AM.OB-SESSED!! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS COLOUR!!

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. 


ORANGE SEAL

Orange Seal is a bright neon orange nail polish shade.
So bright it burns my eyeballs! My swatch does no justice!

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

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. 


IMPASSABLE YELLOW

Impassable Yellow is a bright yellow nail polish shade.
Such a fun and happy colour!

Super impressed with the formula of this one - It's AMAZING (especially for a yellow nail polish!). It applies *slightly* patchy, but is still so easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail, just like butter. 

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. 


AIRTIGHT TURQUOISE 

Airtight Turquoise is a bright turquoise green nail polish shade.
So pretty! A crowd pleaser for sure!

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.
*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!) 

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I am really enjoying the Aquaproof collection - the colours are so fun, the formulas are beautiful, and they dry nice and quickly.
They are also super bright and neon WITHOUT a white base coat - AMAZING!!

Soak up the sun, show off your tan and make an impact, with these bright and bold polishes!

I'm so excited that Models Own is finally available here in Australia and can't wait to try out some more amazing colours and finishes!
(I also purchased the complete Chrome Collection, would anyone like to see swatches??)

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RRP: $8.95 each (AUD)

Available exclusively in Priceline stores nation wide (Australia).

Also available at Models Own "Bottleshops" throughout the  UK.

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

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*Disclaimer: I purchased these products from Priceline with my own money. All opinions expressed in this Blog post are honest and 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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GLAM POLISH LIMITED-EDITION PIXIE DUST COLLECTION 2018 - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Glam Polish is an Australian Artisan nail polish company specialising in unique nail polish.

I have 5 polishes from the new limited-edition Pixie Dust collection from Glam Polish to review for you today :)



WISH UPON A STAR

Wish Upon A Star is a multi-chrome nail polish shade which shifts between pink-purple-blue-green, with iridescent flakies and holographic glitter scattered throughout it. 
The colour shift is incredible! So STUNNING!!!

The formula is fantastic - it's packed with glitter and flakies that distribute evenly to the nail (with no need for glitter fishing) and it doesn't lay too thick on the nail. 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 beautifully to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.


TALE AS OLD AS TIME

Tale As Old As Time is a jelly pink glitter-bomb with iridescent flakies and micro-glitter, unicorn shimmer and holographic glitters scattered throughout it. 
Love love LOVE the pink, the glitters, and the Beauty and the Beast reference!

The jelly formula is lovely - it's easily buildable, it's packed with glitter and flakies that distribute evenly to the nail (with no need for glitter fishing) and it doesn't lay too thick on the nail. 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 beautifully to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.


CINDERELLY, CINDERELLY

Cinderelly, Cinderelly is a sky blue crelly nail polish shade with iridescent flakies, unicorn shimmer (that flashes gold-pink) and fine holographic micro-glitter scattered throughout it. 
So SO beautiful!

The crelly formula is lovely - it's sheer enough for the iridescent flakies to shine beautifully through the blue base, and easily buildable. It's packed with glitter and flakies that distribute evenly to the nail (with no need for glitter fishing) and it doesn't lay too thick on the nail. 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 beautifully to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.


ZERO TO HERO

Zero To Hero is a grey nail polish shade with multi-chrome flakies, unicorn shimmer (that flashes gold-green) and holographic glitter scattered throughout it. 
Very pretty!

The crelly formula is fantastic - it's sheer enough for the shimmer and flakies to shine beautifully through the grey base, and easily buildable. It's packed with glitter and flakies that distribute evenly to the nail (with no need for glitter fishing) and it doesn't lay too thick on the nail. 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 beautifully to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.


I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO BE KING

I Just Can't Wait To Be King is a multi-chrome nail polish shade which shifts between green-blue-purple, with multi-chrome flakies and holographic glitter scattered throughout it. 
The colour shift is incredible! Love it!!

The formula is fantastic - it's packed with glitter and flakies that distribute evenly to the nail (with no need for glitter fishing) and it doesn't lay too thick on the nail. 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 beautifully to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.

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These are the first polishes from Glam Polish that I have tried and I am OBSESSED! 
The unique colours / mix of glitter, multi-chrome, holographic, iridescence and flakies is AMAZING and seriously perfection! I also LOVE the Disney name references! 

Formula wise they're all literally flawless - they're easily opaque and apply effortlessly. They're so jam-packed with glittery goodness that they dry down slightly textured and a little dull, so applying shiny top coat over the top would be ideal. 

These polishes are so unique and fun. It's a HUGE thumbs up from me!
I definitely definitely definitely recommend trying Glam Polish!
You will not regret it!

I will most definitely be expanding my Glam Polish collection - 
I'm really keen to try "Part Of Your World" and "A Girl Worth Fighting For" which are also a part of the new Pixie Dust collection, as well as "Son Of A Beach" and "Shell No!" from the Mermaid Tails collection. Which shades will you be picking up? 

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RRP: $12.50* each (USD)

The 10-piece Pixie Dust collection will be available for purchase on Friday August 3 at 2pm EST (USA) / Saturday August 4 at 4am AEST (Australia). 

The collection is limited-edition so get in quick!

Find these beautiful polishes and more online at www.glampolish.com.au.

International shipping is available! 

*For the first 48 hours, save 10% off your purchase of the full Pixie Dust collection, or 5% off individual shades from the collection - no code required!

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**Disclaimer: Glam Polish kindly sent me these products for review. All opinions expressed in this Blog post are honest and 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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