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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OPALLAC NEUTRAL GEL DUO PACKS - 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! NO damage! 

It's easy, AND it can be done at home!  

Opallac have newly released two Gel Duo Packs containing beautiful neutral gel nail polish shades. I have the two Opallac Gel Duo Packs to review for you today :)

 TOO NUDE NOT TO 

The Too Nude Not To Duo Pack is perfect for the neutral / nude nail polish lover! The Duo pack includes "Nude Bae" and "Rise & Grind". 

NUDE BAE

Nude Bae is a light creamy 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 it self-levels well.

It covers amazingly well and builds up to full opacity nice and easily in one - two thin coats depending on personal preference. I could safely get away with one coat!

RISE & GRIND 

Rise & Grind is a darker nude nail polish shade.
I'm sure this lovely neutral tone would look great on a lot of different skin tones.

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 one - two thin coats depending on personal preference. I could safely get away with one coat! 



 PRETTY IN PINK  

The Pretty in Pink Duo Pack is perfect for the pink nail polish lover! The Duo pack includes shades "Misty Rose" and "Sugar Blossom".

MISTY ROSE

Misty Rose is a dusty blush pink nail polish shade. 
I love this rosy neutral shade! Possibly my favourite of the lot! 

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 one - two thin coats.

SUGAR BLOSSOM

Sugar Blossom is a pretty pale pink nail polish shade.

The formula is good. The polish is slightly patchy, but it still applies quite easily and glides effortlessly onto the nail. 

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

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I am OBSESSED with these polishes!! 
The colours are beautiful and the formulas are seriously perfection! 
I am literally in awe with how easily opaque the polishes are, and how perfectly they cure under the Opallac LED nail lamp. It's an A+ from me!

Dare to bare with these ultimate neutral gels!
Try these amazing Duo Packs for yourself!

For more information on Opallac, I have a 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: $29.95 per duo pack (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 :)

Doni x

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OPALLAC SPRING COLLECTION 2016 - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Opallac is the latest 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 but sets instantly like gel when cured by the revolutionary Opallac LED nail lamp. 

NO dry time! NO chipping! NO smudges! NO damage!

Opallac have newly introduced four beautiful gel colours perfect for the warmer weather. 

I have the four new Opallac Gel nail colours to review for you today :)


LIFE'S A PEACH

Life's a Peach is a bright coral peach gel nail colour.
I love this colour! It makes me want to sit by the pool.

'Whether you’re soaking in the sun on a beach or heading for a balmy dinner, this is the perfect colour to keep your life peachy'.

The formula is great. The polish effortlessly glides onto the nails and applies beautifully. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well. 

It is completely opaque in two thin easy coats. 


POPSICLE

Popsicle is a bright violet purple gel nail colour.
It's so bright! I love it!

'This juicy burst of purple is everything you need to get the party started!'

The formula is great. The polish effortlessly glides onto the nails and applies beautifully. 
It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels well. 

It is completely opaque in two thin easy coats.


APPLETINI 

Appletini is a beautiful pale sea-foam green gel nail colour.
Very pretty!

'Wrap your flawless Appletini nails around a Martini glass and enjoy nails that are good enough to drink!'

The formula is great. The polish effortlessly glides onto the nails and applies beautifully. 
It's a little patchy but it builds up to full opacity nicely in two - three thin easy coats.


SAY I DO

Say I Do is a creamy white nude gel nail colour.
A great neutral shade perfect for the Wedding Season!

'An elegant and romantic creamy white colour, for those special dreamy moments'.

The formula is great. The polish effortlessly glides onto the nails and applies beautifully. 
It's a little patchy but it builds up to full opacity nicely in two - three thin easy coats.

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I really like these polishes - they're such beautiful colours with great formulas that are easily opaque, and cure perfectly under the Opallac LED nail lamp.

Check out the collection for yourself!

For more information on Opallac, I have a 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 :)
Wishing you a fabulous 2017! Happy New Year! 

Doni x

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OPALLAC GEL NAILS AT HOME - REVIEW, TIPS & TRICKS

Opallac is the latest 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 but sets instantly like gel when cured by the revolutionary Opallac LED nail lamp. 

NO dry time! NO chipping! NO smudges! NO damage!

Today I will be reviewing the Opallac Gel system as well as sharing my tips and tricks to achieve the perfect gel manicure at home. 

THE ESSENTIALS

- WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THE PERFECT SALON QUALITY MANICURE AT HOME -

• 7Watt UV LED Nail Lamp - RRP: $69.00 (AUD)
• Opallac Gel Base Coat - RRP: $19.95 (AUD)
• Opallac Gel Top Coat - RRP: $19.95 (AUD)
• Opallac 2-in-1 Shine & Soak Solution - RRP: $9.95 (AUD)
• Opallac 30pk Remover Wraps - RRP: $15.00 (AUD)

* There is a Priceline exclusive Starter Kit available that includes everything you need to create the perfect salon quality gel manicure at home. The value pack even includes 3 nail colours. 
It's the perfect DIY kit!
- RRP: $99 AUD (Great value for money!)


APPLICATION
- HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT GEL MANICURE AT HOME -

1. Prep your nails by ensuring the nail surface is completely clean and free from any oils, creams or chemicals and lightly buff the nail surface.

2. Apply a thin coat of the Opallac Gel Base Coat.

3. Cure the Base Coat for 90 Seconds with the Opallac LED nail lamp.

4. Apply a thin coat of your chosen Opallac Gel colour.

5. Cure the nail colour for 90 Seconds with the Opallac LED nail lamp.

6. Apply a thin second coat of your chosen Opallac Gel colour.

7. Cure the second coat of nail colour for 90 Seconds with the Opallac LED nail lamp.

8. Apply a thin coat of the Opallac Gel Top Coat.

9. Cure the Top Coat for 90 Seconds with the Opallac LED nail lamp.

10. Remove any sticky residue off the nail surface by saturating a cotton pad with the Opallac 2-in-1 Shine & Soak solution, and gently wiping it over each nail for a few seconds.


TIPS & TRICKS 
- THINGS I HAVE LEARNT - 

Nail preparation prior to applying Opallac -
Avoid premature peeling and chipping by ensuring the nail surface is completely clean and dry prior to applying Opallac. Remove any oils, creams or chemicals off the nails with Gel Primer, Isopropyl Alcohol or Acetone and wash hands thoroughly. Lightly buff each nail to remove any ridges and help the gel adhere to the nail for longer wear time. 

Application -
Apply THIN COATS of polish ONE HAND AT A TIME and cure under the nail lamp before going onto the next hand! This will help avoid the polish from pooling at the sides of the nails and ensure flawless application. If pooling does occur, it is important to clean it up before curing your nails under the LED nail lamp. 
I personally recommend curing four fingers at a time (each hand) and the thumbs separately.

Be prepared!
Have everything you need set up, open and ready to be used - this will make the application steps much easier to follow.

Using the LED nail lamp -
There are no tricks or complicated instructions when it comes to using the LED nail lamp. Simply plug it in, switch the lamp on* and you're set. 
It is handy to have a stopwatch or timer nearby to time the 90 second curing intervals to insure the Opallac Gel colour cures properly. 
* There is an on / off button on the back of the lamp.

Ensuring manicure longevity -
Wrapping the nail tips with a swipe of polish helps prevent premature pealing and tip wear. 
It is important to avoid keeping your nails under hot water for long periods of time 
- while doing dishes or washing, it would be ideal to wear gloves.


LONGEVITY
- HOW WELL DOES AN OPALLAC GEL MANICURE HOLD UP? - 

Opallac promise salon quality colour that lasts up to 14 days.
So I put it to the test...

OPALLAC 'LURE ME AZURE' - DAY 1
Two coats + top coat

I tested Opallac's claim with 'Lure Me Azure' a stunning deep blue holographic glitter gel polish. The polish applied effortlessly and was completely opaque in two thin and easy coats. The picture above swatch was taken on Day 1. So pretty!

OPALLAC 'LURE ME AZURE' - DAY 10
No chipping, minor tip wear + nail growth.

The picture above was taken on Day 10! 
I have never had a manicure look this good in 10 days! I am so impressed! 
I removed the manicure after this picture was taken because I wanted to change it up but i'm sure it would have lasted well over 14 days! Wow!


REMOVAL
- HOW TO REMOVE YOUR MANICURE WITH THE OPALLAC REMOVER WRAPS AND OPALLAC SHINE & SOAK SOLUTION - 

1. Lightly file the gel polish on each nail surface for a few seconds to break it down. 

2. Cut to size the desired amount of Opallac Remover Wraps from the 30 pad roll. 

3. Saturate the cotton pad attached to the Opallac Remover Wraps with the Opallac 2-in-1 Shine & Soak solution.

4. Place the soaked nail pads directly over the nail and wrap around each finger separately*  
Keep wrapped around nails for approximately 5 minutes**

5. Remove wraps, one at a time, and peel off the gel colour***

* Once the cotton pads attached to the Opallac Remover Wraps get saturated with the Opallac 2-in-1 Shine & Soak solution, they are likely to detach themselves from the actual wrap. 
A second set of hands may be needed to assist with wrapping each nail.

** I personally find 15 minutes to be optimum soaking time.

*** Instead of 'peeling' the gel colour off I like to use a cuticle pusher / orange stick to gently push / scrape the polish off the nail. The Shine & Soak Solution weakens to polish bond to the nail so it easily removes with light pressure. 

If applied and removed correctly Opallac will not damage the natural nail. It is crucial to not attempt to pick the gel colour off. This will cause damage to the nails. 
It is important to follow the Opallac Gel removal process outlined above. 


IS IT WORTH THE INVESTMENT?
- MY PERSONAL OPINION - 

YES! YES! YES!
I pride myself in giving honest reviews and opinions on my Blog, so if I say you need to try something, you do!

I had never tried real Gel polish before and I can honestly say I really enjoyed using it! 

I tend to change my nail polish every day or so due to the fact that nail polish chips on my nails so quickly, but with Opallac I did not experience any chipping or pealing even after 10 days of wear! It's amazing! I removed the Gel polish off my nails because I was I wanted to switch it up not because I felt I needed to! Really, really, really impressed!

Application may seem daunting but it shouldn't be. The wide brush applicator and fantastic formulas make application effortless. The Opallac LED nail lamp does most of the work for you; creating an instantly glossy and dry Gel manicure in seconds. The Opallac system also hardens the nails allowing them to grow and not break. I noticed substantial nail growth when using Opallac, which is an added bonus!

Save time and money with the convenience of an Opallac DIY Gel manicure at home! 
DEFINITELY WORTH THE INVESTMENT!

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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 very Merry Christmas and a fabulous day,

Doni x


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