30 September, 2017

OPI INFINITE SHINE ICELAND COLLECTION 2017 - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Journey to the magical land of blue lagoons and Northern Lights with the OPI Iceland collection. Inspired by the country's diverse food culture, unique fashion, and unparalleled landscapes of volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, lava fields, and glaciers, the OPI Iceland collection offers a range of captivating, chic, timeless and on-trend hues that portray the wild and natural beauty of Iceland. 

The OPI Iceland 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 10 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 6 of the OPI Infinite Shine shades from the Iceland Collection to review for you today :)


THIS ISN'T GREENLAND
This Isn't Greenland is a pea-soup green nail polish shade. 
Quite unusual but it works. I think I actually like 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.


ONE HECKLA OF A COLOR!
One Heckla of a Color! is a greyed-out / muted lavender purple nail polish shade. 
Such a pretty shade of purple! I really like this one!

The formula is fantastic - 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.


AURORA BERRY-ALIS
Aurora Berry-alis is a muted berry pink nail polish shade. 
I always enjoy these kind of shades. So pretty!

The formula is fantastic - 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.


REYKJAVIK HAS ALL THE HOT SPOTS 
Reykjavik Has All the Hot Spots is a shimmery mauve metallic nail polish shade. 
I love a good metallic nail polish, but didn't think this specific colour would be my cup of tea. 
I think I like it though. It looks a lot darker on the nail then I was expecting. 

The formula is great - it is easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. 
Minor brush strokes are 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 builds up to full opacity nice and easily in two thin coats.


LESS IS NORSE  
Less is Norse is a greyed-out / muted navy blue nail polish shade.
I am OBSESSED with this one! 

The formula is fantastic - 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.


THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE THOR
That's What Friends Are Thor is a chocolate brown nail polish shade. 
It's quite a flattering shade of brown. I like this one a lot!
I have to admit, my love for this one is partly for the name and thinking of babe Chris Hemsworth *drools*. 

The formula is fantastic - 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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I am really enjoying the unique colour palette of the Iceland collection. The formulas of the polishes I tried were practically perfect. Would definitely recommend!

I also quite like the Infinite Shine three-step system and did experience a longer-lasting manicure when using it. 

My personal favourites from the shades I have tried are; "One Heckla of a Color!", "Reykjavik Has All the Hot Spots" & "Less is Norse".
I am really keen to try "Turn On the Northern Lights" and "Check Out the Old Geysirs" which are also part of the Iceland collection. 

Discover the majestic beauty of Iceland with OPI.
Try the OPI Iceland 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 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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