JESSICA COSMETICS BEAUTY IN BLOOM SPRING 2022 COLLECTION - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Spring is in the air! Get Spring ready with the new JESSICA Beauty in Bloom collection! The collection consists of the prettiest bouquet of punchy pastel nail polish shades that are sure to flatter all skin tones. 

Today I am reviewing the new JESSICA Beauty in Bloom Spring collection :) 

  HYDRANGEA   

Hydrangea is a creamy white nail polish shade with a *hint* of pastel pink. 

The first words that come to my mind are "clean" and "fresh". There is no doubt in my mind that this classic shade will look beautiful and chic on anyone! 

The formula is ok but it applies slightly patchy. 

It's opaque in 2 - 3 thin coats (typical for this kind of shade). 


  DAHLIA  

Dahlia is a bright coral orange-pink nail polish shade.

I'll be rocking this one on my toes this Spring / Summer! I think this would look really nice on deeper skin tones too.  

The formula is nice. 

It's opaque in 2 thin easy coats. 


  MORNING GLORY  

Morning Glory is a deep indigo blue nail polish shade. 

It's dark, but not so dark that it looks black (it definitely looks blue in all lights). Not a shade that screams "Spring" but it works! It would be a great transitional colour from Winter - Spring, if you're a seasonal nail polish wearer. I however, will be wearing this one all year round. If you're a fan of blue nail polish, this is a good one! 

The formula is great. 

It's opaque in 2 thin easy coats.


  FORGET ME NOT  

Forget Me Not is a pastel blue nail polish shade.

Now this one SCREAMS Spring! I really enjoy this colour! 

The formula is good but it applies *slightly* patchy. 

It's opaque in 2 - 3 thin coats. It looks totally fine in two coats, but the perfectionist in me would add a third coat for good measure. 

  CAMELLIA   

Camellia is a pale pastel pink nail polish shade.

Is it bad that I had no idea what a Camellia flower was? I totally had to google it LOL! My ignorance aside, this is quite a pretty hue! In the bottle, this one looks very similar to its sister in the collection "Hydrangea" however, it's actually more pink than that one. Do you need both?...YES!

The formula is nice (better than Hydrangea IMO). 

Although, it's also opaque in 2 - 3 thin easy coats. 

  QUEEN OF THE MEADOW    

Queen of the Meadow is a taupe-brown nude nail polish shade. 

A lovely neutral. It's described as a pink on the JESSICA website but it pulls quite brown on me. I suspect it looks different depending on your skin tone. It's very very pretty! 

The formula is great! 

It's completely opaque in 1 - 2 thin easy coats. It looks completely fine in one coat, but again, the perfectionist in me would do a second coat for good measure. 

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I really like that JESSICA Cosmetics have thought outside the "box" with this collection. They have managed to come up with a new take on Spring nails while staying true to classic Spring nail trends. The collection as a whole is cohesive and the shades look fabulous together! I will totally be rocking these this Spring!

JESSICA polishes are Cruelty Free, Vegan and free from nasty chemicals. They are available in classic and trend-setting shades with a huge variety of finishes; so there is something for everyone! I highly recommend the brand! 

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RRP: $21.95 each (AUD)

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

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

Thank you for taking time out of your day to read my review! 

Have a blessed day,

Doni xx

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JESSICA COSMETICS PHENOM U GOT THE LOOK COLLECTION - SWATCHES & REVIEW

A PHENOMenal evolution in polish technology, exclusively formulated for salon professionals, PHENOM is JESSICA Cosmetics answer to "gel" nails without needing a UV / LED light; promising up to 10 days of lasting colour and gel-like shine.

It's fast, it lasts and it can be achieved in 3 easy steps.  
Here's how it works - 

STEP 1: BASE COAT

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

STEP 2: PHENOM COLOUR

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

STEP 3: FINALE SHINE

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


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

I have the the new JESSICA Phenom U Got The Look collection to review for you today :) 

VIOLET CREAM  

Violet Cream is a blurple nail polish shade. 

I really REALLY like this one! I suspect this one would be a crowd favourite. It's so pretty!

The formula of this one made my jaw drop - it's perfect and opaque in 1 easy coat! AMAZING!!!

PAISLEY PINK  

Paisley Pink is a magenta pink nail polish shade. 

Love! Love! LOVE! Honestly, there is nothing unique about this one but i'm a sucker for pink nails, and this is a good one! 

The formula is literal perfection! It applies like butter and is completely opaque in 1 easy coat! Big YES from me!

PURPLE REIGN  

Purple Reign is a deep violet purple nail polish shade.

Dark, but not so dark that it looks black (it definitely looks purple in all lights). It's so vampy I LOVE it! 

The formula is lovely! It's completely opaque in 1 - 2 thin coats. I personally think it looks better in two coats but you could definitely get away with one coat. 

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A collection of purple and pink nail polish? I'm here for it! Oh and you really can't go wrong with a JESSICA polish, their formulas are incredible! 

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Get "The Look"!...See what I did there? *wink*

RRP: $23.95 each (AUD)

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

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

Thank you for taking the time to read this review!

Have a fab day, 

Doni xx

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JESSICA COSMETICS LA BELLA VITA SUMMER 2022 COLLECTION - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Travel may seem impossible with the way the world is at the moment, so why not transport to Italy with JESSICA Cosmetics and some new nail polish? 

Today I am reviewing the 6 bright and fun, Italy inspired, nail polish shades from the JESSICA Cosmetics Summer 2021 La Bella Vita collection :)

  CIAO BELLA  

Ciao Bella is a hot fuchsia pink nail polish shade.

If you've read my blog posts before you'd know i'm ALL about this shade of pink! You can't go wrong!

Perfect smooth and creamy formula. 

Opaque in 1 - 2 thin easy coats (my swatch shows 2 coats).

  SORRENTO SUNRISE  

Sorrento Sunrise is a bright coral pink nail polish shade.

A great poolside shade. Would look really nice on toes.

Lovely smooth formula.

Opaque in 2 thin easy coats.


  ITALIAN MARBLE  

Italian Marble is a light grey nail polish shade.

Clean, fresh and sophisticated. A great palette cleanser. Love it!

Great smooth and creamy formula.

Opaque in 2 thin easy coats.

  POSITANO PINK  

Positano Pink is a warm baby pink nail polish shade. 

It's pink. What's not to love? I think this would look amazing on darker skin tones too! *insert heart eyes*

Opaque in 2 - 3 easy coats. It applied slightly patchy with me, but rectified quite nicely in 3 thin coats. 

  COOL CAPRI  

Cool Capri is a vivid sage-teal green nail polish shade. 

All I've written in my notes is "amazing!" for this one. That, it is!

Perfect smooth and creamy formula. 

Opaque in 1 - 2 thin easy coats (my swatch shows 2 coats). 

  CIELO BLU  

Cielo Blu is a vibrant sea blue nail polish shade.

What a stunning shade of blue! I adore this one! Love love!!

Again, perfect smooth and creamy formula!

Opaque in 1 - 2 thin easy coats (my swatch shows 2 coats). 

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Bellissimo! Another great JESSICA Cosmetics collection! The colour selection is simply "perfecto" for Summer and the warmer weather at the beach out in the sun -  the colours definitely give me Mediterranean vibes  #nailedit!

It's hard to choose a favourite from a collection this pretty (they're all just *that* good), but my personal picks right now are; Ciao Bella, Italian Marble & Cielo Blu. All 6 colours are so cohesive and just look so nice together that I'm also really into wearing a different shade on each nail; as a rainbow manicure. 

JESSICA polishes are available in classic and trend-setting shades with a huge variety of finishes including; creme, matte, metallic, glitter, opalescent, sheer and frost.

There's something for everyone! 

Added bonus, JESSICA nail colours are Cruelty Free, Vegan and free from nasty chemicals  - so they are gentle on you and the environment!

Highly recommend the brand! 

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RRP: $21.95 each (AUD)

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

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

Thank you for taking time out of your day to read my review! 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!

Ciao Bella! ;)

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OPALLAC GEL POLISH OASIS PALETTE - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Indulge in an oasis of colour, get your nails Summer-ready and escape to paradise with the NEW Opallac Oasis palette!

I talk about Opallac a lot on my socials, but incase you didn't know, Opallac is an Australian DIY gel polish system promising glamorous salon quality gel nails. The unique Opallac Gel polish formula glides on like normal nail polish and sets instantly like gel when cured by the revolutionary Opallac LED nail lamp.

NO dry time! NO chipping! NO smudges! It's easy, AND it can be done at home! Opallac is also proudly Vegan, Cruelty free and 10-free!!

Today I am reviewing the 4 fun gel polish shades that make up the Oasis Palette :) 

  TROPICANA  

Tropicana is a pink neon-pastel gel polish shade.

It should come as no surprise that this is my favourite from the palette! I mean come on! Just look at it! *heart eyes*

  VACAY  

Vacay is a yellow neon-pastel gel polish shade.

What a pretty shade of yellow. This would look SO GOOD on darker skin tones! OMG!

  SUNSET  

Sunset is an orange neon-pastel gel polish shade.

I can see myself wearing this all Summer! Just imagine laying by the pool with this on your toes! 

  BEACHSIDE   

Beachside is a mint green neon-pastel gel polish shade.

Love it! I am almost certain this shade will have people asking what is on your nails! A crowd pleaser for sure! So pretty!

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This colour palette is absolutely PERFECT for Summer! Are they neon? Are they pastel? They're a combination of both and I LOVE IT!!! My swatches do no justice! I have been wearing a skittle mani of the four shades all week and I cannot stop staring at my nails! I am genuinely so OBSESSED!!!

As per usual, Opallac have NAILED IT with their colour selection and formulas! I just adore how effortless Opallac polishes apply and cure, in a matter of minutes, under the Opallac LED nail lamp - it's seriously so quick and easy! All 4 shades in this palette are beautifully opaque in two thin easy coats. A ++

As always, I highly recommend trying Opallac and I am not being paid to do so! I just genuinely rate their products.

A fantastic option if you're looking for a quick and easy salon-quality DIY gel manicure you can do at home - literally no skills required for application or removal! 

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 - I may have written that review back in 2016 but I maintain every word! 

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RRP: $58 for the palette (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.


Thank you for taking time out of your day to read my review!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask :)
Have the best day,

Doni x

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OPALLAC X METTLE GLOW PALETTE - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Time for some cool new gel polish! Introducing the NEW heart-warming Opallac x Mettle GLOW palette!

I talk about Opallac a lot on my socials, but incase you didn't know, Opallac is an Australian gel polish system promising glamorous salon quality gel nails, that you can DIY in the comfort of your home. The unique Opallac Gel polish formula glides on like normal nail polish and sets instantly like gel when cured by the revolutionary Opallac LED nail lamp.

NO dry time! NO chipping! NO smudges! It's easy, AND it can be done at home! Opallac is also proudly Vegan, Cruelty free and 10-free!!

The GLOW palette is no ordinary Opallac gel polish palette - this palette was curated in collaboration with women's charity gift shop Mettle.

Mettle strive to employ women who have experienced homelessness as a result of domestic and family violence. Profits from every GLOW palette sold will be donated directly to Mettle from Opallac. This money will go towards providing a stable income, nurturing work training, and support in accessing safe housing for vulnerable women; to enable them to take steps towards the safe future they rightfully deserve. 

Today I will be reviewing the 4 inspiring gel polish shades that make up the NEW Opallac GLOW Palette in collaboration with women's charity Mettle :)

  STRENGTH  

Strength is a dusky sea-foam green gel polish shade. 

This would be PERFECT for Autumn / Winter time, if you match your nails to the seasons. 

Great Opallac formula we all know and love! 

Opaque in 1 - 2 thin easy coats!

  POWER  

Power is a dusky mauve purple gel polish shade. 

I adore this shade of purple! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Formula is, surprise surprise, perfect! 

Opaque in 1 thin easy coat!

  BEAUTY  

Beauty is a copper-pink-rose gold finely milled glitter with tiny holographic specs scattered throughout it. 

WOWZA!!! Can we please take a moment to appreciate this beauty...I mean come on!!! Is this real?! I have no words!

This has a great glitter to base ratio, not too chunky on the nail and easily buildable! Would look great as an accent nail or as a full mani like how I've worn it here - SO PRETTY!!! 

My swatch shows 2 thin coats.

  COURAGE  

Courage is a slightly greyed-out / off-white gel polish shade.

So elegant and classy! Looks white on your nails but not as stark and as obnoxious as white out. Think OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls but with a much better formula, AND its gel! 

Opaque in 1 - 2 thin easy coats!

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Ok, it's offical! I am OBSESSED with this palette! This is quite possibly my favourite Opallac palette to date! A beautiful selection of colours, with perfect formulas, that support a great cause! 

It's an A +++ from me! I've been wearing a skittle mani using the 4 shades in the palette all week and I can't stop staring at my nails and neither can my colleagues!  

It should come as no surprise that I highly recommend trying out Opallac and I am not being paid to do so! I just genuinely rate their products. A great option if you're looking for a quick and easy salon-quality DIY gel manicure you can do at home with literally no skills required for application or removal! I'm someone with a massive nail polish collection (shocker) and I literally only ever wear Opallac these days! You honestly just can't go wrong! So much love for the brand!

I think its time you get your hands on some new gel polish and support an amazing charity!

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RRP: $58 AUD for the set 

The GLOW palette is exclusive to www.opallac.com

100% OF PROFITS FROM EVERY GLOW PALETTE SOLD IS DONATED DIRECTLY TO METTLE!

THE FIRST 400 PEOPLE TO ORDER THE GLOW PALETTE WILL RECEIVE A BEAUTIFUL GLOW PRINTED DRAWSTRING BAG & MEANINGFUL "GLOW" BOOKLET THAT WAS CREATED IN COLLABORATION WITH METTLE!

Opallac products are 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 my own based on what I have experienced through trialling these products.

Thank you for taking time out of your day 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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