Chemistry Holos Skittle Swatch

When I went back to Melbourne in September for a family visit/ holiday, I picked up a few Chemistry polishes, namely holos and duochromes. You may not have heard of Chemistry, but it is the same polish as Ozotic Pro (just under a different name). Even the polish codes are the same.

Chemistry Skittle Swatch - all two coats

Doesn't this look like rainbow skittles on my nails? All the Chemistry holos are so pretty, with such a strong linear prismatic effect!

#513 is a grape purple holo, #522 is a pink mauve, #516 is a pale pinkish lilac, and #518 is the famous Ozotic true red holo. The formula of these is faultless; no bald spots and is pretty much opaque after two easy coats.

I am really in love with these Chemistry polishes! Unfortunately, they are only sold within Australia via Essential Beauty. If you are not from Australia, you could pick these up under the Ozotic Pro brand at a slightly higher price. I can't wait to get more Chemistry when I go back to Australia next time!

Dupe Comparison: OPI Merry Midnight vs. Orly Fowl Play vs. Sasatinnie FCGL002

Hello girls! I am a bit late to the party, but nevertheless, here is a quick comparison between OPI Merry Midnight vs. Orly Fowl Play vs. Sasatinnie FCGL002.

Swatch Comparison: all three coats

As you can see (apologies for the lack of cleanup), MM is a shade lighter than FP and SS (to read about my SS post, click here). FP is also more opaque after three coats, and has more flakes than the other two. They are all very similar though, a dark purple jelly base with tiny pink, blue and silver glitters and large copper flakes.

If I could only keep one out of this lot, my pick would be Orly Fowl Play. I like that it has the most depth, and can be used on its own. The other two are best used for layering. Since Merry Midnight has long been discontinued and is now a HTF, Fowl Play and Sasatinnie are cheap alternatives that are easily accessible!

A girl can never have too many holos - BK #02

While deciding which polish to try from my untried stash, I always have a tendency to pick holo. After all, it is almost a crime to leave a holo out, right?

BK#02 - two coats with base and top coat

Today I am wearing BK #02 (yep, another Asian brand that fails to name their polishes properly), a berry, pinkish red linear holo that looks spectacular even under dim lights. The formula is perfect, and you could get away with just one coat if you wish (I did two out of habit). I am usually not a reddish polish girl, but I have to say BK#02 is definitely a keeper!

A blurry shot to show its holo awesomeness!

I don't have much else to say about this beauty, so I will leave you to drool over the photos, enjoy!

Finger Paints - Raspberry Taffeta

Raspberry Taffeta - two coats with top coat

Just a quick post today. Rasberry Taffeta is from Finger Paints Fashionista Collection Fall 2011. It is a lovely red wine purple that is very appropriate for the Fall season. This color also compliments my skin tone very well, making my hands appear lighter than they are.

However there is one major downfall of to Rasberry Taffeta, and that is horrible staining after removal. You dear about staining with blue or green polishes, but purple? Now I can't wait to see how badly To-Teally Chic (a blue teal polish from the same collection) would stain...

That is it folks, I wish you a happy weekend, until next time!

Catherine Arley #673 + Stamping

Hello ladies! This is my first time trying to stamp a full nail pattern, and I must admit I definitely need more practice! I have trouble transferring the whole pattern to my bigger nails (namely thumbs and middle fingers), but other than that I quite like this abstract pattern from fauxard plate m36. I used Essence special silver stamping polish here.

Catherine Arley #673 - two coats with base and top coat

My base color is Catherine Arley #673. After eight months, my Catherine Arley order from Belgium have finally arrived! It is a bit annoying that these polishes have no names, but #673 is a lovely grape purple scattered holo. I like how the holo effect is soft, and yet it is still noticeable even under dim lights. It is almost worth the wait! I have no problem with the formula, and with two easy coats I get full opacity.

So pretty!

I have yet to try the other Catherine Arley holos, so watch this space for more swatches very soon!