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19 September 2015
ALIQUID Lacquer: The Incarnate Collection Swatches + Review
07 June 2015
ALIQUID Lacquer Summer of George Collection Swatches + Review
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24 March 2015
UNT Black Rockfest Collection Swatches + Review
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09 March 2015
Nubar POP Collection Spring 2015 Swatches and Review
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Hello everyone! I hope you all had a nice weekend. Today I've got more swatches for you, this time from a new-to-me brand called Nubar. I'd heard of them before, but this was my first experience trying them out! A few fun facts about Nubar - they're 5-free and vegan, and their collections come in adorable little carrying cases. The collection I have today is their new Spring 2015 shades, the POP Collection, which consists of eight bright cremes - four warm tones, and four cool tones.
27 February 2015
Barielle Spring 2015 Gentle Breeze Collection: Swatches + Review
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22 February 2015
HB Beauty Bar: Color Club Love Tahiry Collection Review
Hi guys! I know I've been absent on the blog for a few days, but life just got in the way and I had absolutely no time to sit at my computer and edit my photos, even though I do have a ton of swatches to share with you all! Anyway, today I have to show you the Love Tahiry Collection by Color Club, a set of seven Valentine's Day themed polishes designed by Tahiry Jose (I don't know who she is, but a quick Google search tells me she's an actress!) I know Valentine's Day has passed but, these polishes seem appropriate for any time of year to me.
19 February 2015
Live Love Polish x Floss Gloss: Cool Toned Swatch Spam
Hey guys! I recently got the opportunity to swatch some gorgeous best-selling shades by Floss Gloss from international nail polish retailer Live Love Polish. I decided to split the review into two posts, one for the cool tones, and one for the warm - and today I've got five gorgeous cool toned polishes to share with you!
15 February 2015
Renaissance Cosmetics: Sweet & Sassy Duo Swatches + Review
Hi guys! I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day. I have a lovely polish duo to share with you today from Renaissance Cosmetics; these polishes were released for Valentine's Day but I personally think they're beautiful to wear year round.
29 January 2015
Zoya Transitional 2015: Naturel Satins
Hey guys! Today I have the latest from Zoya to show you - the Naturel Satins collection! Zoya is so great at coming up with transitional collections with neutral colors (you remember their Naturel Deux collection? Perfection!) Anyway, these neutrals are unique in that they have a new satin finish, which falls somewhere between matte and shiny.
I actually found myself really loving the satin finish - it reminded me of soft leather! But of course, you can top this with either matte or shiny top coat if you prefer. That's why this polish is so great - you can wear it so many different ways! All the colors in this collection were perfectly opaque in two coats, and the formula was extremely easy to work with (although, since it is recommended that you skip the top coat, any ridges you may have could show through the polish, so I would suggest buffing lightly or using a ridge filling base coat!) Let's take a look:
I actually found myself really loving the satin finish - it reminded me of soft leather! But of course, you can top this with either matte or shiny top coat if you prefer. That's why this polish is so great - you can wear it so many different ways! All the colors in this collection were perfectly opaque in two coats, and the formula was extremely easy to work with (although, since it is recommended that you skip the top coat, any ridges you may have could show through the polish, so I would suggest buffing lightly or using a ridge filling base coat!) Let's take a look:
26 January 2015
Renaissance Cosmetics Anniversary Collection Swatches + Review
Hello all! It's pretty snowy here in New Jersey today (and we are expecting the blizzard of the century!) so I'll probably be spending a lot of time painting my nails and drinking hot chocolate! I have some gorgeous polishes to show you from Renaissance Cosmetics - their Anniversary Collection actually came out a couple of months ago, but they're being restocked this week so I figured today is perfect for sharing my swatches!
Like I said, this collection was released at the same time as the Modern Vamp Collection that I reviewed last month, but a lot of these colors seem perfect for spring! And you'll probably remember how much I love the unique combinations of Renaissance polishes - this collection is no exception. It consists of three crellies, one full coverage jelly and two microglitters, all featuring the wide flat brush that I adore. Let's take a look:
01 December 2014
Glam Polish Mid-Winters Dream Collection Swatches
Wow, can you believe it's December already?! I feel like this year has just flown by! (I feel like I was reviewing spring shades just yesterday! Well, maybe I'm exaggerating. But still!) Anyway, today I have some lovely winter shades for you from Glam Polish, from their new Mid-Winters Dream Collection. I have five of the nine shades to show you! I also got to review their new top coat - read on to hear what I think.
This collection features a variety of shades and finishes, but for my review, I received two of the pastel holos, and three holographic microglitter jellies! These polishes were pretty thick, as is the nature of shimmer heavy polishes, but generally pretty easy to work with. I used Glam Polish Magic Shine Top Coat in all of my swatches below:
We will start with the pale holos - Frost Flower is a gorgeous salmon holo packed with silver glass flecks and iridescent shimmer. I think this color is just so stunning and unique! I wouldn't expect such a pinky shade to be appropriate for cold weather, but Glam Polish knocked this color out of the park. I didn't see much of a holographic shimmer in this shade, though. The polish applied slightly thick, but was easy enough to work with. Shown above is two coats with Magic Shine Top Coat.
Avalanche is an elegant gray holo packed with silver glass flecks and iridescent shimmer. This one definitely had a present holo shimmer! I love the slightly blue undertones of this shade, and I think it's a beautiful winter shade. Again, it was slightly thick, but easy to work - shown above is two coats with Magic Shine Top Coat.
Onto the holo microglitter! Whirlwind is a stunning lavender jelly holo packed with holographic microglitters. I love this effect! This polish was pretty thick and chunky to work with, because it is so glitter packed - but surprisingly, it didn't dry to a rough or textured finish, probably because of the jelly base. Shown above is two coats with Magic Shine Top Coat.
Below Zero is a beautiful bright aqua jelly holo packed with holographic microglitter. Again, this was a sparkly holographic bomb, and I absolutely love it. This is a must have for all you holo lovers! I think this would be perfect to wear all year round. Again, this one was quite thick to work with, but didn't dry textured. Shown above is two careful coats with Magic Shine Top Coat.
And finally, we have Polar Lights, a beautiful forest green holo jelly packed with holographic microglitters. Doesn't this look like a sparkly Christmas tree? I just love this shade of green! As with the other two microglitters, this was pretty thick but not textured. Shown above is two coats with Magic Shine Top Coat.
With the release of this new collection, Glam Polish is now offering their Magic Shine Top Coat, which boasts a 5-free formula and a super glossy finish. I have to say, I was very impressed with this top coat. It's one of those thicker top coats that really leaves your nails looking glossy, and it dried very quickly. This is a perfect top coat for nail art, too.
This is another great bunch of polishes from Glam Polish. My top picks for this collection are Frost Flower and Below Zero, and of course the top coat!
The Mid-Winters Dream Collection and the Magic Shine Top Coat will both be available internationally starting on December 4th from the Glam Polish online shop. The polishes will retail for $12.95 USD each, and the top coat will retail for $7.95 USD. Remember, Glam Polish is an Australian brand, so please check out their international shipping policies here.
What do you think of these polishes?
These polishes were provided for my honest review.
This collection features a variety of shades and finishes, but for my review, I received two of the pastel holos, and three holographic microglitter jellies! These polishes were pretty thick, as is the nature of shimmer heavy polishes, but generally pretty easy to work with. I used Glam Polish Magic Shine Top Coat in all of my swatches below:
We will start with the pale holos - Frost Flower is a gorgeous salmon holo packed with silver glass flecks and iridescent shimmer. I think this color is just so stunning and unique! I wouldn't expect such a pinky shade to be appropriate for cold weather, but Glam Polish knocked this color out of the park. I didn't see much of a holographic shimmer in this shade, though. The polish applied slightly thick, but was easy enough to work with. Shown above is two coats with Magic Shine Top Coat.
Avalanche is an elegant gray holo packed with silver glass flecks and iridescent shimmer. This one definitely had a present holo shimmer! I love the slightly blue undertones of this shade, and I think it's a beautiful winter shade. Again, it was slightly thick, but easy to work - shown above is two coats with Magic Shine Top Coat.
Onto the holo microglitter! Whirlwind is a stunning lavender jelly holo packed with holographic microglitters. I love this effect! This polish was pretty thick and chunky to work with, because it is so glitter packed - but surprisingly, it didn't dry to a rough or textured finish, probably because of the jelly base. Shown above is two coats with Magic Shine Top Coat.
Below Zero is a beautiful bright aqua jelly holo packed with holographic microglitter. Again, this was a sparkly holographic bomb, and I absolutely love it. This is a must have for all you holo lovers! I think this would be perfect to wear all year round. Again, this one was quite thick to work with, but didn't dry textured. Shown above is two careful coats with Magic Shine Top Coat.
And finally, we have Polar Lights, a beautiful forest green holo jelly packed with holographic microglitters. Doesn't this look like a sparkly Christmas tree? I just love this shade of green! As with the other two microglitters, this was pretty thick but not textured. Shown above is two coats with Magic Shine Top Coat.
With the release of this new collection, Glam Polish is now offering their Magic Shine Top Coat, which boasts a 5-free formula and a super glossy finish. I have to say, I was very impressed with this top coat. It's one of those thicker top coats that really leaves your nails looking glossy, and it dried very quickly. This is a perfect top coat for nail art, too.
This is another great bunch of polishes from Glam Polish. My top picks for this collection are Frost Flower and Below Zero, and of course the top coat!
The Mid-Winters Dream Collection and the Magic Shine Top Coat will both be available internationally starting on December 4th from the Glam Polish online shop. The polishes will retail for $12.95 USD each, and the top coat will retail for $7.95 USD. Remember, Glam Polish is an Australian brand, so please check out their international shipping policies here.
What do you think of these polishes?
These polishes were provided for my honest review.
23 November 2014
LVX Fall 2014 Collection Swatches and Review
Hey guys, I've got another amazing new-to-me brand to show you today - a high end salon brand called LVX! They're vegan, cruelty-free, and 5-free, and their gorgeous creme polishes are inspired by high fashion runway looks so you'll always have access to the latest trends. The collection I'm showing you today is the Fall 2014 Collection, and it consists of six gorgeous creamy polishes that are perfect to rock this season and into winter.
As you can see, these colors are all pretty classic, and I think they can all be worn year round! The formula these was incredibly smooth and self levelling, and the overcap easily pops off so you can paint your nails with the regular bottle cap brush. Let's take an individual look:
Macaroon is a gorgeous light peachy beige creme. As it's so light and sheer, I figured this polish would be patchy and thick, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it applied smoothly and left an even coat with each brush stroke! This is the perfect work-appropriate neutral shade to wear in the fall. Shown above is three thin coats for full opacity, plus top coat.
Espresso is a rich chocolatey brown creme. Another gorgeous staple for fall! The formula was just perfection on this one, and the color is so rich and smooth. Shown above is two easy coats plus top coat.
Cerise is a bold creme that falls somewhere between red and pink. Red is such a classic fall shade, and this is great take on it! In natural light, it has a really hot pink tone, but in artificial light, you can see the reddish tones come out to play. Shown above is two easy coats plus top coat.
Peony is a light, cool-toned pink creme that can be worn any time of year! I especially like cool toned pale colors like this during the winter for a hint of color. And this one is so creamy and feminine! Shown above is two easy coats plus top coat.
Oyster is a perfect gray creme with just a hint of blue undertone. I absolutely love rocking gray nails, and I can always add a color like this to my stash! But what makes this color unique is that it gives you full coverage in just one coat - that's right, you're looking at one coat plus top coat in the photo above! This is a perfect neutral color to wear at work all through winter.
And finally, we have Anthracity, a deep charcoal gray creme with a jelly-like formula. What a gorgeous shade for fall! This color did apply a bit more sheer than the others, but I achieved full opacity in just two coats. If you have longer nails, you might want to throw on a third coat to cover up any visible nail line. Shown above is two easy coats plus top coat.
Overall, I think LVX is another wonderful brand to add to your collection! The colors are rich and classic, and they are spot on with upcoming and current trends. And of course, the formulas are so easy to work with - you definitely don't have to be an expert to paint a perfect manicure with these polishes. My favorites are Macaroon, Peony, and Oyster.
You can purchase LVX polishes online for $16 USD each. International followers can purchase LVX from retailer Live Love Polish, and use the code INEEDMORENAILPOLISH at checkout for 10% off your entire order.
Which of these polishes do you like best?
These polishes were provided for my honest review.
As you can see, these colors are all pretty classic, and I think they can all be worn year round! The formula these was incredibly smooth and self levelling, and the overcap easily pops off so you can paint your nails with the regular bottle cap brush. Let's take an individual look:
Macaroon is a gorgeous light peachy beige creme. As it's so light and sheer, I figured this polish would be patchy and thick, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it applied smoothly and left an even coat with each brush stroke! This is the perfect work-appropriate neutral shade to wear in the fall. Shown above is three thin coats for full opacity, plus top coat.
Espresso is a rich chocolatey brown creme. Another gorgeous staple for fall! The formula was just perfection on this one, and the color is so rich and smooth. Shown above is two easy coats plus top coat.
Cerise is a bold creme that falls somewhere between red and pink. Red is such a classic fall shade, and this is great take on it! In natural light, it has a really hot pink tone, but in artificial light, you can see the reddish tones come out to play. Shown above is two easy coats plus top coat.
Peony is a light, cool-toned pink creme that can be worn any time of year! I especially like cool toned pale colors like this during the winter for a hint of color. And this one is so creamy and feminine! Shown above is two easy coats plus top coat.
Oyster is a perfect gray creme with just a hint of blue undertone. I absolutely love rocking gray nails, and I can always add a color like this to my stash! But what makes this color unique is that it gives you full coverage in just one coat - that's right, you're looking at one coat plus top coat in the photo above! This is a perfect neutral color to wear at work all through winter.
And finally, we have Anthracity, a deep charcoal gray creme with a jelly-like formula. What a gorgeous shade for fall! This color did apply a bit more sheer than the others, but I achieved full opacity in just two coats. If you have longer nails, you might want to throw on a third coat to cover up any visible nail line. Shown above is two easy coats plus top coat.
Overall, I think LVX is another wonderful brand to add to your collection! The colors are rich and classic, and they are spot on with upcoming and current trends. And of course, the formulas are so easy to work with - you definitely don't have to be an expert to paint a perfect manicure with these polishes. My favorites are Macaroon, Peony, and Oyster.
You can purchase LVX polishes online for $16 USD each. International followers can purchase LVX from retailer Live Love Polish, and use the code INEEDMORENAILPOLISH at checkout for 10% off your entire order.
Which of these polishes do you like best?
These polishes were provided for my honest review.
04 November 2014
Zoya Ignite Fall 2014 Collection Swatches and Review
Hello guys, today I've got the Zoya Ignite collection to share with you. You may remember the other fall collection that Zoya released this season - the Entice collection, which consisted of six creams. Well, as its name suggests, the Ignite collection consists of six shimmer packed polishes that remind me of sparks!
All of these polishes feature the same golden shimmer, but the almost jelly-like base of each polish transforms them into a range of beautiful colors - sort of impossible to describe, really. You'll understand once you get a closer look! Shall we?
Autumn is a classic burnt orange that's packed with golden shimmer and additional flecks of gold that just make it light up beautifully. This color is the epitome of autumn - it looks like the changing leaves, or a crackling fire. Shown above is two coats with top coat.
India is a deep burgundy-red packed with golden shimmer, and hints of red and fuchsia shimmer as well. The rich red base of this polish deepens the gold shimmer and makes it look so rich! Another beautiful color. Shown above is two coats with top coat.
Teigen is a warm magenta packed with golden shimmer, and hints of a red shimmer. This color is very similar to India, but it has a distinctly cooler tone, making it look pinker. Also, the golden shimmer in this one is more prominent! Shown above is two coats with top coat.
Sansa is a blackened eggplant with tons of golden shimmer, and a hint of bright purple shimmer. This color is truly unique, and beautiful. The gold shimmer is so vibrant in the dark base and it creates such depth! Shown above is two coats with top coat.
Remy is a rich navy blue with a ton of golden shimmer that almost looks green paired with the base. This color is just stunning, and probably my favorite of the collection. It reminds me of looking into a deep ocean. Shown above is two coats with top coat.
And finally, we have Yuna, a cool toned gray packed with golden shimmer. The blue undertones of this polish almost make the gold shimmer look green, and the effect is gorgeous! Another truly unique color to add to my collection. Shown above is two coats with top coat.
Overall, I really enjoyed this collection. The colors and the added shimmer have a very regal feel to them, and I feel classy wearing them. A perfect fit for fall and winter! My favorites are Remy, Sansa, and Autumn.
These polishes are all available from Zoya and retail for $9 USD each. You can follow Zoya on Facebook for information about new collections and coupons!
Do you own any of these polishes? Which is your favorite?
These polishes were provided for my honest review.
All of these polishes feature the same golden shimmer, but the almost jelly-like base of each polish transforms them into a range of beautiful colors - sort of impossible to describe, really. You'll understand once you get a closer look! Shall we?
Autumn is a classic burnt orange that's packed with golden shimmer and additional flecks of gold that just make it light up beautifully. This color is the epitome of autumn - it looks like the changing leaves, or a crackling fire. Shown above is two coats with top coat.
India is a deep burgundy-red packed with golden shimmer, and hints of red and fuchsia shimmer as well. The rich red base of this polish deepens the gold shimmer and makes it look so rich! Another beautiful color. Shown above is two coats with top coat.
Teigen is a warm magenta packed with golden shimmer, and hints of a red shimmer. This color is very similar to India, but it has a distinctly cooler tone, making it look pinker. Also, the golden shimmer in this one is more prominent! Shown above is two coats with top coat.
Sansa is a blackened eggplant with tons of golden shimmer, and a hint of bright purple shimmer. This color is truly unique, and beautiful. The gold shimmer is so vibrant in the dark base and it creates such depth! Shown above is two coats with top coat.
Remy is a rich navy blue with a ton of golden shimmer that almost looks green paired with the base. This color is just stunning, and probably my favorite of the collection. It reminds me of looking into a deep ocean. Shown above is two coats with top coat.
And finally, we have Yuna, a cool toned gray packed with golden shimmer. The blue undertones of this polish almost make the gold shimmer look green, and the effect is gorgeous! Another truly unique color to add to my collection. Shown above is two coats with top coat.
Overall, I really enjoyed this collection. The colors and the added shimmer have a very regal feel to them, and I feel classy wearing them. A perfect fit for fall and winter! My favorites are Remy, Sansa, and Autumn.
These polishes are all available from Zoya and retail for $9 USD each. You can follow Zoya on Facebook for information about new collections and coupons!
Do you own any of these polishes? Which is your favorite?
These polishes were provided for my honest review.
29 October 2014
UNT Confetti Rush Collection: Swatches and Review
Hello guys! Hope your week is going well. Today I have some exciting swatches from UNT, a brand that's very popular in France and Japan, that's now available internationally thanks to online retailer Live Love Polish! Today I've got four glitter toppers from the Confetti Rush collection to show off.
These four toppers are so fun and bright, and they'd look good over any color! I also took close up photos, so you can see all the different colors in each glitter. Let's take a look at them:
Fresh Mojito is a lime green and aqua glitter topper thats packed with iridescent green flakes. I love this one! The color combination is so perfect, and the flakes add a unique shimmer. Shown above is one painted coat over KBShimmer My Life's Porpoise, with top coat.
Here is a close up in the bottle and on the nail. Don't you love all that flake-y goodness?
Next we have Passion Sorbet, a glitter topper featuring light blue, yellow, hot pink, and metallic lavender hexes, as well as a cool toned iridescent shimmer. This is a gorgeous and unique topper - again, loving the color combination. The metallic purple hex glitters were super reflective, and ended up looking black in my swatch photo (reflecting my camera, I guess!) but I promise you they are lavender! Shown above is one coat over UNT Illusion, plus top coat.
Here is a close up in the bottle and on the nail. Again, I really love the added flakes in this glitter!
Cupcake Sprinkles is a neon yellow and hot pink glitter topper. This glitter is just so tropical! I imagine it'd be perfect for a gradient, especially paired with other bright colors. Shown above is one coat over China Glaze Feel The Breeze, plus top coat.
Here is a close up in the bottle and on the nail. I didn't realize until I took these photos that the yellow glitters were actually square! I love that.
And finally, we have Piñata Colada, a yellow, hot pink, and aqua glitter topper. This topper reminds me of a cupcake! It's another bright and fun color combination that I just love. I paired one coat over Mint Tart (also available from Live Love Polish!), with top coat.
Here is the glitter in the bottle and on the nail. I really loved how all of these toppers looked in one coat, but you can easily build these to have more glitter on your nails!
Overall, I really loved these glitters. They were a nice pop of color, and they'll be fun to break out in the winter when I start to get tired of all the dark, vampy shades. These UNT polishes can be purchased from Live Love Polish, and retail for $8 USD each. You can use the code INEEDMORENAILPOLISH at checkout for 10% off your entire order, too!
What do you think of these colors? Which is your favorite?
These polishes were provided for my honest review.
These four toppers are so fun and bright, and they'd look good over any color! I also took close up photos, so you can see all the different colors in each glitter. Let's take a look at them:
Fresh Mojito is a lime green and aqua glitter topper thats packed with iridescent green flakes. I love this one! The color combination is so perfect, and the flakes add a unique shimmer. Shown above is one painted coat over KBShimmer My Life's Porpoise, with top coat.
Here is a close up in the bottle and on the nail. Don't you love all that flake-y goodness?
Next we have Passion Sorbet, a glitter topper featuring light blue, yellow, hot pink, and metallic lavender hexes, as well as a cool toned iridescent shimmer. This is a gorgeous and unique topper - again, loving the color combination. The metallic purple hex glitters were super reflective, and ended up looking black in my swatch photo (reflecting my camera, I guess!) but I promise you they are lavender! Shown above is one coat over UNT Illusion, plus top coat.
Here is a close up in the bottle and on the nail. Again, I really love the added flakes in this glitter!
Cupcake Sprinkles is a neon yellow and hot pink glitter topper. This glitter is just so tropical! I imagine it'd be perfect for a gradient, especially paired with other bright colors. Shown above is one coat over China Glaze Feel The Breeze, plus top coat.
Here is a close up in the bottle and on the nail. I didn't realize until I took these photos that the yellow glitters were actually square! I love that.
And finally, we have Piñata Colada, a yellow, hot pink, and aqua glitter topper. This topper reminds me of a cupcake! It's another bright and fun color combination that I just love. I paired one coat over Mint Tart (also available from Live Love Polish!), with top coat.
Here is the glitter in the bottle and on the nail. I really loved how all of these toppers looked in one coat, but you can easily build these to have more glitter on your nails!
Overall, I really loved these glitters. They were a nice pop of color, and they'll be fun to break out in the winter when I start to get tired of all the dark, vampy shades. These UNT polishes can be purchased from Live Love Polish, and retail for $8 USD each. You can use the code INEEDMORENAILPOLISH at checkout for 10% off your entire order, too!
What do you think of these colors? Which is your favorite?
These polishes were provided for my honest review.
23 October 2014
Colors by Llarowe Fall 2014 Swatches
Hi guys, I've got a few polishes from the recent Colors by Llarowe Fall 2014 collection to share with you today!
As I've come to expect from Colors by Llarowe, this collection consists of a TON of new colors. Today, I've got four - three shimmers and a holographic - all in nice fall appropriate tones. As usual, the formula of these polishes was thick, but easy enough to manage. Let's take a look at them:
Swear Jar is an emerald green packed with golden shimmer and a slight blue duochrome shift. My first thought when I saw this polish was "Christmas tree!" and I love it. I can't help feeling like this is the winter version of a "mermaid" polish. This will definitely be great to wear for the holiday season! Shown above is two easy coats and top coat.
Burning Embers is a beautiful vampy red shimmer with an orange-yellow duochrome shift. This color is just gorgeous! It truly does remind me of smoldering embers. Shown above is two coats with top coat.
My Broken Down Crop Duster is a grayed out purple with a crazy linear holographic finish. This polish is so holo-y, even when it isn't in direct light! This is another great polish with a great formula. Shown above is two coats with top coat.
And finally we have Mystique, a dark, warm gray shimmer. This one looks really nice on the nails, but I didn't think it was as exciting as the others I got to review. I found that the shimmer made the polish really streaky, so I had to be very careful with application - I applied two coats for opacity, and a third to smooth out the streakiness, plus top coat.
Overall, these colors are pretty nice and I think they'll be great for the upcoming months. These colors are available from Llarowe for $10-$12 USD per bottle. The collection is being restocked today at 12PM and 7PM MDT. They sell out quickly, so make sure to follow Colors by Llarowe on Facebook for future restocks and information.
Which is your favorite?
These polishes were provided for my honest review.
As I've come to expect from Colors by Llarowe, this collection consists of a TON of new colors. Today, I've got four - three shimmers and a holographic - all in nice fall appropriate tones. As usual, the formula of these polishes was thick, but easy enough to manage. Let's take a look at them:
Swear Jar is an emerald green packed with golden shimmer and a slight blue duochrome shift. My first thought when I saw this polish was "Christmas tree!" and I love it. I can't help feeling like this is the winter version of a "mermaid" polish. This will definitely be great to wear for the holiday season! Shown above is two easy coats and top coat.
Burning Embers is a beautiful vampy red shimmer with an orange-yellow duochrome shift. This color is just gorgeous! It truly does remind me of smoldering embers. Shown above is two coats with top coat.
My Broken Down Crop Duster is a grayed out purple with a crazy linear holographic finish. This polish is so holo-y, even when it isn't in direct light! This is another great polish with a great formula. Shown above is two coats with top coat.
And finally we have Mystique, a dark, warm gray shimmer. This one looks really nice on the nails, but I didn't think it was as exciting as the others I got to review. I found that the shimmer made the polish really streaky, so I had to be very careful with application - I applied two coats for opacity, and a third to smooth out the streakiness, plus top coat.
Overall, these colors are pretty nice and I think they'll be great for the upcoming months. These colors are available from Llarowe for $10-$12 USD per bottle. The collection is being restocked today at 12PM and 7PM MDT. They sell out quickly, so make sure to follow Colors by Llarowe on Facebook for future restocks and information.
Which is your favorite?
These polishes were provided for my honest review.
21 October 2014
Zoya Matte Velvet Collection Swatches
Hi guys! Today I have swatches of the Zoya Matte Velvet Collection - these best-selling polishes have been around for a few years, and they get re-released every so often. I've always thought these colors were gorgeous, and I finally got my hands on them! Let me tell you, they did not disappoint.
This collection consists of six matte polishes with a subtle shimmer that are perfect for winter! They had flawless formulas, and I loved the velvety matte finish on all of these, but the shimmer in them was gorgeous, so I had to try them with top coat too. Let's look at them individually:
Veruschka is a deep forest green shimmer with a matte finish. This was the first matte velvet I tried, and I instantly fell in love! This color is so rich and beautiful, and the formula was perfection. Shown above is two coats, no top coat.
Of course I had to see what this color looked like with top coat! It looks so beautiful both ways.
Posh is a stunning berry red shimmer with a matte finish. Another beautiful color! I think this one is perfect for the upcoming months, especially Christmas time! Again, the formula was incredible (I'm sure I will be repeating myself a lot in this post, but these polishes are just impressive!). Shown above is two coats without top coat.
Here is Posh with top coat. The glitters in this polish really come to life with a shiny finish!
Harlow is a vibrant orchid matte with a ton of silver sparkle. I thought it was interesting to see that this color had so much more shimmer than the others, but I think the effect is really nice! Just like the others, the formula was perfection. Shown above is two coats without top coat.
And here it is with top coat! I didn't think this polish actually looked much different with top coat, unlike some of the others, but the sparkle definitely becomes deeper and more vibrant!
Savita is a breathtaking cool toned rich purple matte with red and gold shimmer. This color is just amazing! I love the addition of the different colored shimmer in this polish, it really makes it so mysterious and rich. Shown above is two coats without top coat.
And here it is with top coat! Wow! Doesn't this color look like it belongs to royalty? It's perfect!
Next, we have Dovima, a beautiful smoky black with a matte finish. With the silver shimmer in this, it reminds me of a dark night sky! I love this one, and I can see myself wearing it for a classy but elegant look. Shown above is two coats without top coat.
Here it is with top coat, which makes it look even more like the night sky! Can anyone say "galaxy nails"?!
And finally, we have Loredana, a gorgeous gunmetal gray with a matte finish. This polish had a similar finish as Harlow - it featured much more sparkle than the other polishes. I think it works perfectly with this shade of gray! Shown above is two easy coats without top coat.
Here it is with top coat. With the vibrant shimmer, I didn't think it looked too different with top coat, but I love it both ways!
Overall, I think it's safe to say I'm in love with this collection. No wonder Zoya keeps bringing them back! Matte polishes aren't generally that easy to work with, but these were smooth and flawless. And the colors were just wonderful. I just started typing out my favorites, but then I realized I was listing the entire collection... Basically, you need them all!
The Matte Velvet polishes are available from Zoya's website for $9 USD per bottle, or $54 for the entire collection. You can follow Zoya on Facebook and Twitter for updates and photos!
Do you own any Zoya Matte Velvets? Which one is your favorite?
These polishes were provided for my honest review.
This collection consists of six matte polishes with a subtle shimmer that are perfect for winter! They had flawless formulas, and I loved the velvety matte finish on all of these, but the shimmer in them was gorgeous, so I had to try them with top coat too. Let's look at them individually:
Veruschka is a deep forest green shimmer with a matte finish. This was the first matte velvet I tried, and I instantly fell in love! This color is so rich and beautiful, and the formula was perfection. Shown above is two coats, no top coat.
Of course I had to see what this color looked like with top coat! It looks so beautiful both ways.
Posh is a stunning berry red shimmer with a matte finish. Another beautiful color! I think this one is perfect for the upcoming months, especially Christmas time! Again, the formula was incredible (I'm sure I will be repeating myself a lot in this post, but these polishes are just impressive!). Shown above is two coats without top coat.
Here is Posh with top coat. The glitters in this polish really come to life with a shiny finish!
Harlow is a vibrant orchid matte with a ton of silver sparkle. I thought it was interesting to see that this color had so much more shimmer than the others, but I think the effect is really nice! Just like the others, the formula was perfection. Shown above is two coats without top coat.
And here it is with top coat! I didn't think this polish actually looked much different with top coat, unlike some of the others, but the sparkle definitely becomes deeper and more vibrant!
Savita is a breathtaking cool toned rich purple matte with red and gold shimmer. This color is just amazing! I love the addition of the different colored shimmer in this polish, it really makes it so mysterious and rich. Shown above is two coats without top coat.
And here it is with top coat! Wow! Doesn't this color look like it belongs to royalty? It's perfect!
Next, we have Dovima, a beautiful smoky black with a matte finish. With the silver shimmer in this, it reminds me of a dark night sky! I love this one, and I can see myself wearing it for a classy but elegant look. Shown above is two coats without top coat.
Here it is with top coat, which makes it look even more like the night sky! Can anyone say "galaxy nails"?!
And finally, we have Loredana, a gorgeous gunmetal gray with a matte finish. This polish had a similar finish as Harlow - it featured much more sparkle than the other polishes. I think it works perfectly with this shade of gray! Shown above is two easy coats without top coat.
Here it is with top coat. With the vibrant shimmer, I didn't think it looked too different with top coat, but I love it both ways!
Overall, I think it's safe to say I'm in love with this collection. No wonder Zoya keeps bringing them back! Matte polishes aren't generally that easy to work with, but these were smooth and flawless. And the colors were just wonderful. I just started typing out my favorites, but then I realized I was listing the entire collection... Basically, you need them all!
The Matte Velvet polishes are available from Zoya's website for $9 USD per bottle, or $54 for the entire collection. You can follow Zoya on Facebook and Twitter for updates and photos!
Do you own any Zoya Matte Velvets? Which one is your favorite?
These polishes were provided for my honest review.