29 June, 2017

SALLY HANSEN LIMITED EDITION RED CARPET COLLECTION COLOR THERAPY - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Sally Hansen have newly introduced six lush and decadent limited edition Color Therapy* shades; designed to make an impact this red carpet season. 
Inject some Hollywood glamour into your life with the Sally Hansen Red Carpet Collection.

*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!


I have all 6 shades from the Red Carpet collection to review for you today :)



WELL, WELL, WELL 
Well, Well, Well is a bright stark white nail polish shade. 
Now this is a bright white! It's so stark it looks like liquid paper. 
I could see this one being great for the base of nail art.

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

It's extremely pigmented and has amazing coverage. 
It 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 - it is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and self-levels well.

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


HAUTE STONE
Haute Stone is a dark brown-green nail polish shade with red iridescent shimmer scattered throughout it...in the bottle!

Despite how pretty it looks in the bottle, the shimmer unfortunately does not translate to the nail very well. It is there, but only noticeable in certain lights and if you actually look for it. 
It's a pretty colour, but if you're going to purchase it based on what it looks like in the bottle, I would suggest you reconsider. 

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

It's extremely pigmented and has amazing coverage. 
It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.


RE-NUDE
Re-nude is a pretty nude nail polish shade. 

The formula is almost crelly-like, but it is still easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 

It's a little sheer and patchy but builds up to full opacity nice and easily in three thin coats.


UNWINE'D
Unwine'd is a deep Bordeaux red nail polish shade. 
I love this one! 

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

It's extremely pigmented and has amazing coverage. 
It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one - two thin coats.


GOOD AS BLUE
Good as Blue is a deep royal blue nail polish shade.
Such a beautiful shade of blue!

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

It's extremely pigmented and has amazing coverage. 
It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one - two thin coats.


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I'm totally loving the Color Therapy range and quite like this collection.  

The polishes in this collection are beautiful and generally have fantastic formulas that apply effortlessly onto the nail, are easily opaque, and dry super quickly and glossy.

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 from the Color Therapy Red Carpet collection are; "Well, Well, Well", "Unwine'd" & "Good as Blue". 

So excited that Color Therapy is finally available here in Australia and cannot wait for more shades to be released! Definitely recommend trying them out!

For more information on the Sally Hansen Color Therapy range, check out my thorough and detailed review linked here

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RRP: $16.95 each (AUD)

Available for a limited time 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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20 June, 2017

SALLY HANSEN COLOR THERAPY - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Sally Hansen continues to lead in nail innovation with the introduction of Color Therapy 
- the advanced new nail polish that combines colour and care.

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.


From the colourful world of Global Colour Ambassador, Madeline Poole, comes a spectrum of 14 pigment-rich Color Therapy shades inspired by luxurious tones.
I have all 14 of the Sally Hansen Color Therapy polishes, that were newly released in Australia, to review for you today :)




CHAI ON LIFE
Chai on Life is a beige nude nail polish shade. 
A very flattering neutral I'm sure will appeal to many. 

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

It's extremely pigmented and has amazing coverage. 
It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one - two thin coats.


MUD MASK
Mud Mask is a chocolate-mocha brown nail polish shade.
This is also a nice neutral and oddly flattering.
*It should be noted that this dries a little darker on the nail than it looks in the bottle

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

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


POWDER ROOM
Powder Room is a champagne-gold shimmer nail polish shade.
It looks kind of frosty but it's still very pretty. 

The formula is good - it is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 
Brush strokes are quite evident when this is applied, so I highly recommend using the three-stroke-method of application to limit the appearance / amount of brush streaks.

It's a little sheer but builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two - three thin coats.


BLUSHED PETAL 
Blushed Petal is a warm rosy nude nail polish shade. 
So pretty! I love this one! 

The formula is almost crelly-like, but it is still easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 

It's a little sheer and patchy but builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two - three thin coats.


ROSY QUARTZ 
Rosy Quartz is a delicate "barely-there" pink nail polish shade. 

It is extremely sheer, but it applies effortlessly onto the nail and builds up nice and evenly.

I doubt this could ever build up to full opacity. 
It really just depends on your preference as to how many coats of polish you will need to apply.

My swatch shows three thin coats. 
I quite like the clean look of it at three coats. 


PRIMROSE AND PROPER 
Primrose and Proper is a coral pink nail polish shade. 
It's such a beautiful shade of pink. Definitely a favourite of mine!

The formula is great - it is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 

It's a little patchy but builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two - three thin coats.


AURA'NT YOU RELAXED? 
Aura'nt You Relaxed? is a bright almost-neon coral red nail polish shade. 
Perfect for Summer!

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

It's extremely pigmented and has amazing coverage. 
It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one - two thin coats. 


PAMPERED IN PINK 
Pampered in Pink is a bright almost-neon pink nail polish shade. 
Another great Summer shade!

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

It's extremely pigmented and has amazing coverage.
It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one - two thin coats. 


RED-Y TO GLOW
Red-y to Glow is a bright red nail polish shade.
This re-newed my love for red nail polish!
Love it!

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

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


OHM MY MAGENTA 
Ohm My Magenta is a deep magenta berry nail polish shade.
Perfect shade for Autumn / Winter!

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

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


SLICKS AND STONES 
Slicks and Stones is a deep purple nail polish shade with iridescent shimmer scattered throughout it. It is gorgeous!

My swatch photo really does no justice to this polish.
It's hard to see the shimmer in my swatch but it is definitely there, in most lights.
A coat of Top coat really helps bring out the shimmer in the polish. 

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

It's extremely pigmented and has amazing coverage.
It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one - two thin coats. 


SOOTHING SAPPHIRE 
Soothing Sapphire is a sapphire blue nail polish shade.
It is stunning!! It almost looks like it glows on the nails!

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

It's extremely pigmented and has amazing coverage.
It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats. 


TEAL GOOD 
Teal Good is a deep teal green nail polish shade.

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

It's extremely pigmented and has amazing coverage.
It builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one - two thin coats. 

*Due to how pigmented this colour is, it stained my nails and cuticles slightly blue-green when I removed it - #SmurfHands. 
Although Sally Hansen suggest not wearing a base coat for full Color Therapy benefits, I would still wear a couple of coats of base coat just to be safe.


THERAPEWTER 
Therapewter is a charcoal / gunmetal metallic nail polish shade with gold shimmer scattered throughout it. It's so unique! I love it!

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

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

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Overall, I really quite like the Color Therapy range. 
It is everything I could have wanted and more!

The Color Therapy polishes are all so beautiful and generally have fantastic formulas that apply effortlessly onto the nail, are easily opaque, and dry super quickly and glossy.

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 from the Color Therapy line thus far are; "Blushed Petal", "Primrose and Proper", "Red-y to Glow", "Slicks and Stones", "Soothing Sapphire" & "Therapewter". 

So excited that Color Therapy is finally available here in Australia and cannot wait for more shades to be released! Definitely recommend trying them out!

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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


Follow me on Instagram for more nail swatch pics & nail art - @donsnailobsession