September 29, 2013

Zoya Zenith Holiday 2013 Collection, Part 2!

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OK OK, I know you probably all want to skip over Zoya Cassedy and get to the scattered holos, but it's really quite a lovely deep gray chunky shimmer. Cassedy is one of those polishes where you can see each individual shimmer particle, and I love those. It's also the perfect shade of dark gray for winter. Gray is a neutral for me in the winter and the darkness of this one gives it a nice edge.


This is just two coats of Cassedy and it was nicely opaque. The formula was excellent too, easy to apply and just the right consistency. All swatches in this post are topped with a coat of Essie Good to Go.




Here with go with the much-talked about "scattered holos"! Zoya Dream is a lovely jelly-ish medium blue with iridescent glitter flecks. Dream is not very strong in the holo department, that's why I'm call them iridescent flecks. There is a little flash of rainbow here and there, but not all the time, and not very often. Most of the time, the glitter flecks look silver. It is a gorgeous polish though, and I definitely love it, even without a blinding rainbow effect.


This is three coats of Dream. It has a very jelly-like consistency, so there is a bit of VNL still. It applied very nicely though and was easy to control around the cuticle area.




Zoya Payton has a lot more going on in the rainbow department. I think it's almost enough for me to actually call this a scattered holo. Payton is a gorgeous deep cranberry jelly with rainbow-y glitter flecks. The color is SO perfect for winter and the holiday season. You can see from my photos that this one was flashing a lot more rainbow than Dream. Payton is definitely my favorite of the Zenith collection, and the most unique too!


This is only two coats of Payton (yay!) and I was very happy with the opacity. The formula had a gel-like feel and was so easy to apply precisely.


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Overall, I like the Zenith collection a lot for winter. I know a lot of people get tired of seeing red, green, and gold for holiday collections, but personally, those are the colors I feel like wearing come December. Zenith's cool icy colors seem perfect for winter storms though. My top picks of the collection are Payton and Dream of course. I think those two will be everyone's favorites! Cassedy is definitely worth an honorable mention though, as it is a gorgeous polish in it's own right.

The Zoya Zenith collection will be available on October 1 on zoya.com!

September 27, 2013

Zoya Zenith Holiday 2013 Collection, Part 1!

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The Zoya Zenith collection has been pretty hotly anticipated in the few weeks since we first heard about it. I can't believe I'm already swatching a holiday collection, but such is the way of the beauty industry. The first polish I tried from this collection was Zoya Seraphina, a pale white gold/silver with an interesting metallic foil finish. It's not really a true foil, it's almost like a foil fleck (instead of glass fleck). The color is lighter and brighter than most silver polishes I own. Zoya calls it a "Polaris silver" and if they mean Polaris the brightest star in Ursa Minor, I can see that description- it's kind of like a bright star. It also reminds me of the color of glittering snow or ice.


I used three thicker coats of Seraphina for these pictures. The first coat was very very sheer. If you tend to do thin coats, you may need four coats to hide any VNL. Aside from the sheerness, the formula was good, maybe a tad on the thin side. All swatches in this post are with one coat of Essie Good to Go on top.




Zoya Belinda is a pretty blurple shimmer. Being the sucker for purples that I am, I like this a lot. It's not the most unique shade in the collection, but blurple shimmers are generally pretty popular with the nail community. This color is pretty seasonless, it doesn't scream "holiday!", so you can get quite a lot of use out of it.


I used two coats of Belinda for these swatches. The formula was good, but not excellent. It was a little thin and not as easy to control as I would have liked. You have to use a bit of caution to avoid pooling in the cuticles. Nice full coverage though.




I decided to layer Zoya Mosheen over Belinda, because I thought it would be easy to see all of the glitters over the dark base. Mosheen is a mixture of iridescent ice blue glitters and bar glitters in a clear base. I am not a fan of bar glitter, so I can't say I love this. The bars are small though, so they mostly laid flat on the nail. The ice blue color of this is very cool and wintery though. I might want to try it over a bright white, or maybe even Seraphina, for a real winter storm look!


This is two thin coats of Mosheen. It packs a fair bit of glitter in one coat, but I always like to have even more glitter. The glitters all come out easily on to the nail, no fishing required.


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I can't wait to try the other three from this collection (especially the scattered holos!!). Stay tuned for those swatches!

OPI Holiday Gift Sets and White Gold and Silver Leaf Top Coat Preview!



OPI Launches Take Ten and Top This!, 

Two New Gift Sets for Holiday 2013


OPI announces two new gift sets for holiday – Take Ten, featuring ten bestselling mini nail lacquers, and Top This!, featuring three top coats for flawless finishes. Take Ten includes a spectrum of hues, ranging from soft sheers to creamy reds to rich burgundies. Each nail lacquer also comes with OPI’s signature ProWide Brush – now in mini size for the first time. Top This! contains Top CoatMatte Top Coat, and Snowflakes in the Air – an exclusive multi-colored sparkle shade available only in this kit.
“These two sets are ideal stocking stuffers for all lacquer lovers,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Take Ten offers the gift of variety, with ten iconic shades. With the three top coats in Top This!, you can create a multitude of looks to add the perfect finishing touch to your manicure.  Top Coat provides a high-gloss, protective shine, while Matte Top Coat gives lacquer a velvety finish. Snowflakes in the Air is a new glitter top coat that’s only sold in this trio. This silver glitter with rainbow shimmer can be worn alone or over any OPI hue. Choose your favorite or try mixing it up by using all three.”
Take Ten includes the following lacquers in mini size: Pirouette My Whistle, Alpine Snow, Bubble Bath, Tickle My France-y, You Don’t Know Jacques!, Cajun Shrimp, Big Apple Red, German-icure by OPI, Malaga Wine and Lincoln Park After Dark.

Take Ten and Top This! will be available October 2013, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, ULTA and ulta.comTake Ten retails for $24.95 ($29.95 CAN), and Top This! retails for $27.00 ($32.85 CAN). 


All I want for Christmas is 18K!

OPI Announces NEW Limited Edition Mariah Carey 18K White Gold & Silver Leaf Top Coat   


            Inspired by Mariah Carey, OPI has bottled luxury for the holidays.  Elegant and dazzling, Pure 18K White Gold & Silver Leaf Top Coat adds precious metal texture over any OPI shade or can be worn alone for a subtle but luxurious look. This genuine18 karat white gold & silver leaf top coat comes packaged in a special limited edition collectable box.
“OPI is known for creating unique textured nail finishes and this sophisticated top coat is the ultimate must-have accessory.  Whether you prefer gold or silver this combination adds a glamorous touch to fingers and toes,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “This luxurious top coat was inspired by Mariah Carey’s extravagant style and allows us to embrace our inner diva without breaking the bank.  It takes nails to the next level!”
As with all OPI nail lacquers, Pure 18K White Gold & Silver Top Coat features OPI’s exclusive ProWide Brush for the ultimate in application. This limited edition promotion will be available beginning October 2013 at professional salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA and ulta.com, for  $30.00 ($37.50 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.
For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter@OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

ABOUT OPI
As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services to both salons and their customers, along with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors and iconic names,OPI’s heavily-pigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers. OPI nail lacquer is available in over 200 shades. Each lacquer features OPI’s exclusive ProWide Brush for the ultimate in application. Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and retails a full line of professional items, including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools, gels and acrylics.


September 25, 2013

OPI Miss Universe 2013 Preview!

Shades Fit for a Beauty Queen!

OPI Releases Limited Edition
MISS UNIVERSE® 2013 Nail Lacquers

OPI announces the launch of three limited edition MISS UNIVERSE nail lacquers – the dusky purple I’m Feeling Sashy, the deep black plum Miss You-niverse, and the textured matte platinum This Gown Needs a Crown. Worn without top coat, This Gown Needs a Crown offers a new satin finish. Each bottle of this matte silver nail lacquer comes with a complementary bejeweled crown ring – the finishing touch for a manicure worthy of Miss Universe. All three hues are inspired by the gorgeous, sophisticated women entering the 2013 MISS UNIVERSE® competition, to be held November 9, 2013.
 “The women competing for the MISS UNIVERSE title are beautiful, intelligent and inspiring,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI co-founder and Artistic Director. “They are passionate ambassadors for many worthy causes, and through the Miss Universe Organization, they help to empower other young ladies around the world.
“The three new shades in the MISS UNIVERSE promotion were created with these exceptional women in mind,” continues Weiss-Fischmann. “The colors are very glamorous – ideal for special occasions, a night on the town, or even being named the most beautiful woman in the world!”
OPI was named the Miss Universe Organization’s official nail care sponsor for 2013 at the MISS USA® pageant, a precursor to the MISS UNIVERSE® competition.
MISS UNIVERSE nail lacquers each feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide Brush for the ultimate in application. This Gown Needs a Crown features a satin finish and should be worn without top coat for best results. These shades will be available October 2013, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, ULTA andulta.com for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each nail lacquer. 
            For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!



ABOUT OPI
As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services to both salons and their customers, along with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors and iconic names,OPI’s heavily-pigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers. OPI nail lacquer is available in over 200 shades. Each lacquer features OPI’s exclusive ProWide Brush for the ultimate in application. Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and retails a full line of professional items, including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools, gels and acrylics.

About the Miss Universe Organization:
The Miss Universe Organization, a Donald J. Trump and NBCUniversal joint venture, is a global community empowering role models of beauty, health and leadership for young women of today.  As part of the Miss Universe Organization, Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA are dedicated to partnering with charities around the world, and to increasing awareness for HIV/AIDS and breast and ovarian cancers. For more information, visit: www.missuniverse.com.

OPI at The Emmys

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Carrie Underwood took the stage at the 65th Primetime Emmys Awards with a tribute to the Beatles, wearing Nicole by OPI nail lacquer in Sing You Like a Bee on fingers and toes. This frosty white textured hue added a clean contrast to her stunning rich plum Romona Keveza gown. Sing You Like a Bee is part of Nicole by OPI’s Carrie Underwood collection, which launches January 2013. 


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Emmy award winner Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad) walked the red carpet at the 65th Primetime Emmys Awards wearing GelColor by OPI in I Theodora You on fingers and toes. This soft pink crème hue accentuated the full pink skirt of her Romona Keveza dress, while adding a classic contrast to the gown’s black lace bodice. Gunn took home the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama for her role as Skyler White. 

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September 24, 2013

Rescue Beauty Lounge Scrangie 2.0


The original Rescue Beauty Lounge Scrangie is one of those legendary polishes that every lacquer lover worth their salt HAS to own. So when RBL announced Scrangie 2.0, I felt like I had to get it. Rescue Beauty Lounge Scrangie 2.0 is a glittering taupe shimmer that flashes rainbow shimmer in the sunlight. Indoors, however, it looks like a pretty standard taupe shimmer. The description on the RBL site says Scrangie wanted "a black oil slick with a multifaceted ring visible in low-light". Scrangie 2.0 isn't black and I don't really see a multifaceted ring in low-light. You can see the shimmer in low light for sure, but it's not really rainbow-y. But I do like this polish! If you have a ton of taupe shimmers, it may not be all that unique.



Scrangie 2.0 was totally opaque in just two easy coats and the formula was great, not too thick or too thin. It was one of the easiest RBLs to work with in my experience. It's a really pretty edgy neutral that is perfect fall.


Scrangie 2.0 is currently available on rescuebeauty.com.

September 23, 2013

OPI Breast Cancer Awareness Preview


 OPI announces the launch of its seventh annual limited edition Pink of Hearts promotion, featuring the classic sheer pink shade Pink-ing of You and the new sparkle-packed hue More than a GlimmerPink of Hearts 2013 will also include pink ribbon and crystal decals (10 each) to embellish nails.
This duo pack is designed to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and support. In 2013, OPIwill donate $25,000 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) to Susan G. Komen®. OPI will also donate $5,000 to Rethink Breast Cancer in Canada.
OPI is proud to support Susan G. Komen and Rethink Brest Cancer with the seventh annual Pink of Heartspromotion,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI co-founder & Artistic Director. “I encourage women to create and customize their own Pink of Hearts manicure, wearing these colors as a visible way to honor everyone whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.”
Pink of Hearts 2013 includes two shades sold in one pack – the pale pink Pink-ing of You and the vibrant More than a Glimmer. This sparkly lacquer is packed with both micro and macro matte glitters in a rainbow of colors and should be worn without a top coat, either alone or layered on top of Pink-ing of You. Each bottle also features a special pink ribbon cap wrap in support of breast cancer awareness, and every set offers 10 each decorative pink ribbon and crystal decals.
Pink-ing of You and More than a Glimmer feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide Brush for the ultimate in application. Pink of Hearts 2013 will be available September and October 2013 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, ULTA and ulta.com for $15.95 ($19.95 CAN) suggested retail.
For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTSand become a Facebook fan!


About OPI
As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services to both salons and their customers, along with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors and iconic names,OPI’s heavily-pigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers. OPI nail lacquer is available in over 200 shades. Each lacquer features OPI’s exclusive ProWide Brush for the ultimate in application. Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and retails a full line of professional items, including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools, gels and acrylics.

About Susan G. Komen®Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Suzy, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer. Today, Susan G. Komen® works to end breast cancer in the U.S. and throughout the world by investing more than $750 million in breast cancer research and $1.5 billion in community outreach programs over the past 30 years; providing funding to help low-income and uninsured women get screened and get treatment; advocating for cancer research and outreach programs; and working globally in more than 30 countries. Visit komen.org.

About Rethink
Rethink Breast Cancer burst on the scene in 2001 with a desire to change the face of breast cancer—to show that young women get breast cancer too. Our mission is to continuously pioneer cutting-edge breast cancer education, support and research that speaks fearlessly to the unique needs of young (or youngish) women.

China Glaze Monsters Ball Preview

Just posting some backlog here- YAY China Glaze Halloween! Can't wait for Howl You Doin' and Bat My Eyes!

Join China Glaze® this October at the Monsters Ball, where 6 limited edition shades are just dying to dance with you . . .


COME ONE, COME ALL: YOU’RE INVITED TO THE MONSTERS BALL

China Glaze® Introduces Six Limited Edition Shades for Halloween 2013

Los Angeles (September 2013): This October, you’re invited to celebrate with the ghosts and ghouls at the darkly decadentMonsters Ball, hosted by China Glaze®.  Attended by spooky sparkles and tantalizing textures, you’re sure to have a hauntingly good time with this limited edition six-piece collection shrouded in mystery and dripping with lavish color.

Dance the night away in six colors and finishes perfect for All Hallows Eve:

·         Howl You Doin’: Shadowy purple glitter

·         Bat My Eyes: Ominous gold glitter

·         Boo-Gie Down: Multi-sized orange, black and white glitter

·         Fang-Tastic: Mysteriously mixed up green, blue and magenta glitter

·         Bump In The Night: Hair-raising black texture

·         Ghoulish Glow: Glow-in-the-Dark top coat

Ideal for creating holiday manicures that are a true work of art, the China Glaze® Monsters Ball display features artwork by renowned artist Abigail Larson, best known for her illustrations inspired by the various things that go bump in the night.

China Glaze® Monsters Ball will be available in October 2013 at fine salons and beauty supply stores.

China Glaze® is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde.

China Glaze® nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, please visit www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook (@ChinaGlazeOfficial), Twitter (@ChinaGlazeOfficial) and Pinterest (pinterest.com/chinaglaze).

China Glaze® is a division of American International Industries.

Interesting Read- Zoya's Fashion Week Participation


I thought this was neat to see how nail polish is really an important part of fashion shows these days. Very cool!

Zoya Nail Polish: SS14 New York Fashion Week Custom Color Development and Show Participation.
Zoya Nail Polish continued to be a fashion force of color during New York Fashion Week by providing custom nail colors for designers Peter Som, Zang Toi, Timo Weiland and Rolando Santana.
The time required for custom color development is worth the effort; previous collaborations have resulted in increased recognition for nails as a key part of each shows individual beauty story. Brand awareness is a benefit of the recent fashion week success of Zoya. According to Leo Reyzis, Vice President of Art of Beauty (parent company to Zoya Nail Polish), “in merging the world of fashion with that of professional beauty, Zoya has created a unique custom color opportunity the benefits both the designer and the Zoya brand’. The custom color collaborations allow designers to see color via a different medium than the fabrics they are accustomed to working with. “Creatively, it gives designers a risk-free way to venture into nail polish without having to launch their own beauty line”. Overall, it’s a wonderful experience for all parties involved. As a courtesy, Zoya also suggests the designers name each color for a woman representing the collection, brand or as a nod to someone special, “it’s a bigger part of the collaboration than most people realize” says Reyzis, “naming the color makes it personal… and that’s special”. Most of the designers also choose to gift the color to show attendees, allowing everyone to take home a piece of the show right away!
Each designer nail palette was created in direct collaboration with Zoya Color Developer, Rebecca Isa, who held true to the brand commitment to provide toxin free*, long-wearing, beautiful professional nail color for natural nails.
Isa delivers an extensive background in cosmetics and a one-of-kind knowledge resource to designers taking the nail color plunge. Her cosmetics color understanding on behalf of Zoya Nail Polish marries well with that of the designers understanding of fabric allowing the color to seamlessly meld with the collections and remain as attractive in the Zoya bottle as they are on the nail.
Peter Som: For Peter Som, Isa developed three new polishes; Zoya Edie (blue cream), Zoya Alexa (green cream), and Zoya Stella (peach cream). “The inspiration for the Peter Som custom trio was - Where land meets sea… - the serene marine blue represents the water, the vibrant green represents the lush plant life surrounding the water and the soft peach is the delicate first bloom of spring flowers. Eddie and Alexa are full coverage and very pigmented so that a shaded half-moon mani can be achieved; which is exactly how the shades were worn coming down the runway”.

Zang Toi Limited Edition Trio by ZoyaZang Toi: “The inspiration for the Zang Toi trio was found at the ballet and in the beautifully lux fabrics he used to create his modern ballet babe” says Isa. “The two softer shades in the collection were a Spring blue (show name - Boy Toi) and a soft pink (show name - Ballet Babe) - both have full coverage with two coats so they are more dense than traditional spring pastels. The drama comes from the onyx black (show name - Black Swan) with a full glossy finish that looks almost like liquid vinyl. For the show Zang Toi chose to put all the models in high drama wearing the black polish with irregular stripes of matte top coat to add texture and accent”.

Timo Weiland: “For Spring 2014 the design team of Timo Weiland was looking for a rich signature indigo that would perfectly balance the blues in the beautiful collection.” The indigo Isa created for Timo Weiland “is fully pigmented and balanced so that it stays blue even with multiple coats; it flatters any skin tone and is a wonderfully wearable shade that looks especially fresh for the season”. In addition to the custom blue, the Timo team selected an existing color, Zoya Maura, as the perfect red for some looks. Models wore either solid Timo or Maura nail on both hands.

Peekaboo PetalRolando Santana: “The inspiration for Rolando Santana’s trio was the artwork of Frida Kahlo - bold, bright and beautiful. For the show, models wore a combination of Natasha (nude cream) and Sara (yellow cream), creating a nude base with a vertical yellow petal accent which was fresh and original a perfect accent to his beautiful collection” said Isa. A third color, Maria (a deep fuchsia cream) was created as a compliment to the others for the show gift box.

Fashion week also drew Zoya attention at the shows of Nicholas K., Chadwick Bell, Mark and Estel, and Alexandre Herchcovitch, all of which selected Zoya Nail Polish as the nail color and care provider for their amazing shows.
Nicholas K.: Kicking off Mercedes Benz Fashion Week as the very first show, Nicholas K. paid tribute to the designing duo’s childhood memories of Native American traditions in monochromatic hues flowing from white, to tan and finally to black. For the nails, Zoya manicurists applied two coats of Zoya Noot (charcoal green-gray cream), topped by a matte and then finally a chevron “arrow tip” to each nail in Zoya Edyta (deep sparkling green).

PosedChadwick Bell: “For Spring and Summer 2014, layering color is going to be a strong trend” said Isa. Designer Chadwick Bell created his own custom layered look using several popular Zoya colors starting with a nude pink-beige base (Zoya Erin), topped by a sheer white-gold shimmer (Zoya Gaia) on most nails and then added a random accent nail of nude (Zoya Jacqueline) under a single coat of gold (Zoya Goldie) and topped that nail only with a matte topcoat. Chadwick wanted the nails to be extensions of the Anndra Neen jewelry which was also featured in the show.

Mark and Estel: There is nothing subtle or uncreative about the new world collection of design duo of Mark Tango and Estel Day, with Zoya Noot (charcoal green-gray cream) on hand the models walked the runway in solid nails that smoldered and complimented the black “cat eye” liner and Avant Garde Jewelry designs. The Made in the USA line featured monochromatic colors in untraditional Spring and Summer use of heavy fabrics and was awash with cutouts, zippers and sheers. The collection was a crowd pleaser to all senses with a live performance of the music and fashion duo for the show finale.

Alexandre Herchcovitch: Black but not basic, the Zoya Raven (satin shimmer black) and an ultra-glossy Zoya Armor top coat manicure on models added edge to the almost solidly black and white, graphic collection of Brazilian fashion design sensation Alexandre Herchcovitch for the 2014 Spring and Summer collection.
Join Zoya on the new live.zoya.com for all of latest shows, events and happenings images and follow Zoya Nail Polish (@ZoyaNailPolish) on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for all of the latest looks…
*BIG5FREE: Zoya’s vegan friendly formula is free of formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, dibutyl phthalate and camphor.

ZOYA IS THE NEW COLOR OF FASHION!
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September 22, 2013

SinfulColors SinfulShine Slick

 Purchased by me.

I have one more SinfulShine polish to show you today (until I buy more), the purple-y goodness of SinfulColors Slick. Slick is a beautiful blue-purple shimmer with the same outstanding shine as the rest of the SinfulShines line. It looks in some lights like the shimmer is actually pink, if you look up by my cuticles in the first picture you can kind of see what I mean. I have a weakness for purple shimmers and this one is really nice.


I used two coats of Slick in these photos. It was nicely pigmented. I thought it was a little less perfect application wise than the cremes I have tried from this line. It seemed a bit streaky on the first coat and it wasn't as easy to get it super close to the cuticle without flooding. I would say the formula was good, but not excellent.


Purchased by me.

Slick seems to be one of the newer SinfulShines, like Rise & Shinier and Go Glossy. Again, I don't know if these are LE, so if one is calling you, go get it sooner rather than later. SinfulColors SinfulShines are only available at Walgreens.

In other news, I feel like it's been a little dull around here lately. I've been really busy with something very important for my real job. However, it's about to get more exciting with several giveaways coming up very soon, so keep an eye out for those!!