OPI Black Spotted over Zoya Rekha.....is it awesomeness or fail?

Hello lovelies,

I finally got my paws on the rare OPI Black Spotted and...I am sooo dissapointed :( It was difficult to work with, I don't like the effect in real life (yes I've tried over different colours) and is crackles. The crackles in the black areas really got to me. I just couldn't stand them!

It was also difficult to remove as it's not a typical nail polish formula. The same with clean up - it was hard to do a cleanup, it just wouldn't dissintegrate for a long time even with acetone.

I've applied one thin coat of OPI Black Spotted over Zoya Rekha and finished with Seche Vite topcoat.

What is your experience with Black Spotted? Good or bad?

Lucy's Stash - OPI Black Spotted over Zoya Rekha

my pretty paints

09/10/2012 23:12

I like this effect a bit better than the crackle. I still love the crackle but this is just a bit less bold and looks more smooth. Great colors!

Agia

09/07/2012 00:51

It's a shame it's so hard to work with, because it looks amazing!

Dejnicka

09/06/2012 14:23

Jestli jsem dobře pochopila, že se ti s tim dělalo blbě, tak teda na výsledku to rozhodně vidět není, máš to překrásné!

Jennifer

09/06/2012 02:19

gorgeous!

funkiichiicka

09/05/2012 22:24

I normally like the look of it over bright neons but I think it looks great how you've done it over the red. I have this but I haven't yet tried it on my nails. It sucks that you had a bad experience.

Pani Skeffington

09/04/2012 20:14

It is a best combo wiith OPI spotted I've ever seen! I have seen many swatches but only you made me want this little bastard. And now it is mine B-)

oOMaryannaOo

09/04/2012 19:54

This effect looks beautiful!!! Mine is bad! :( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_GmTnRrUe0

beachgal

09/04/2012 18:42

I also hate to remove polish - no matter how good the remover, they all are drying. If I have time, I do an oil soak after remover/good wash with nail brush and decent cleanser. I try to always get some kind of hydration on the nails/cuticles soon as possible

beachgal

09/04/2012 18:40

I also have read let the base shade dry a full day before putting on Spotted. Also have read not to use a thick cover of base coat (like 3 coats is too much)

beachgal

09/04/2012 18:38

I have read that it's difficult - you got the thin, thin one coat part - but I have read also both ways...let the base coat dry major like over night...but then read one place that said apply Spotted when the base was still tacky and before any clear coat. I won't spend the $ to pick one up and get it shipped over to the US - have seen 'em go around $40 on eBay and many not purchased even...I think if this is going to be a good product, OPI is going to put it out in other countries as well as do it in other shades too...and if they don't ya know other companies are working on their versions already. So I can be patient vs tossing out $40+ Keep trying - I bet you will get it...and in photos here it looks great - love it when I have seen it over a deep red - also liked it over some shimmery reds I have seen too.

Lucisek-Lucys Stash

09/04/2012 16:19

I've asked another blogger who was in Holland at that time and they were selling it there too. I'm sorry to say I will be keeping the bottle because it's so hard to get. it will go to my 'precious' drawer :)

Lucisek-Lucys Stash

09/04/2012 16:17

I completely understand :(

Lucisek-Lucys Stash

09/04/2012 16:15

Aww thank you so much!!

Lucisek-Lucys Stash

09/04/2012 16:14

The worst for me was really when I wanted to do a cleanup around cuticles and it just didn't want to go away! I've used acetone and itt took lots of scrubbing around to remove it :-/

Lucisek-Lucys Stash

09/04/2012 16:11

I'm afraid the only way is ebay or asking someone from France to buy it for you (if it's still available) x

Lucisek-Lucys Stash

09/04/2012 16:08

Fingers crossed you'll like it more. Leave the polish dry completely and use just a tiny amount and hopefully you'll be ok x

Lucisek-Lucys Stash

09/04/2012 16:07

Thank you Shannon x

Lucisek-Lucys Stash

09/04/2012 16:07

It will most definitely be the reason of the crackle Simona! I did wait a long time but I gues not long enough :-/ Thank you for your advice x

Lucisek-Lucys Stash

09/04/2012 16:06

I'm sorry to say I will be keeping the bottle because it's so hard to get. it will go to my 'precious' drawer :)

Lucisek-Lucys Stash

09/04/2012 16:05

Well let's hope they'll do more colours and improve the formula then :)

Lucisek-Lucys Stash

09/04/2012 16:05

I will be keeping the bottle Lauren because it's so hard to get. it will go to my 'precious' drawer :)

Lucisek-Lucys Stash

09/04/2012 16:04

Thank you Alexis :)

Lucisek-Lucys Stash

09/04/2012 16:03

I must have applied it too early, I hated the crackles :((

Lucisek-Lucys Stash

09/04/2012 16:02

Maybe it's just me but the formula is nothing like nail polish, it's more like black water and I had to clean the brush properly because I had to use only tiny amount of colour. Really strange..

Lucisek-Lucys Stash

09/04/2012 16:01

Many say you have to learn how to use it and I found it difficult to have each nail the same. I guess it is possible to get the application just right buthow many ruined manicures would it take?

Lyndsay

09/04/2012 15:31

I think your swatches look great. It's definitely a difficult polish to work with I had a lot of the same issues, you can see my attempt (which isn't half as good as yours!) here: http://pieseyes.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/opi-black-spotted.html

Manases Andrea

09/04/2012 13:09

For me it is not a fail, I like it a lot, it is very vapmy!

Naza

09/04/2012 12:46

Brilliant!

Christl

09/04/2012 12:38

Your nails looks awesome- but it being difficult to work with and remove is a bummer and not worth it!

Fashion Footing

09/04/2012 12:24

I still think I would love to own Spotted! It's still pretty!

Caitt

09/04/2012 10:00

I tried it over a couple of colours and got cracking too. I hate it tbh, it's a big pain in the a*se

TikiBarbie

09/04/2012 09:26

That sucks that it's hard to work with because it looks really nice!

Maly

09/04/2012 03:55

It looks pretty!

katie m

09/04/2012 03:11

can you show us how you did this, because this would be awesome for halloween

Midnight Cowgirl

09/04/2012 03:00

Too bad you didn't like it; the pics look cool though.

Christine/Apply Polish Here

09/04/2012 02:17

This. Is. Gorgeous. Great combo! I am expecting a bottle of Spotted in the next few weeks. I'll definitely have to remember that it's a pain to remove.

GirlieBlogger@Beauty Fashion Blog Seattle

09/04/2012 01:50

I like wearing nail polish, and hate removing them. This color is gorgeous. It's rich and deep and perfect for fall.

Sara J's: Purely Polished

09/04/2012 01:49

I love this look! The Zoya OPI combo is amazing!

Laurie

09/04/2012 00:59

It's one billion percent awesome!

Kalee

09/04/2012 00:49

love love love! i can't wait to use mine around Halloween with orange. i didn't find it difficult at all. you just gotta make sure you dont get globs on your skin, and supposed to use thin thin coats anyway makes me easier not to. love!!!

Stephanie'sAwesome

09/04/2012 00:43

Oh, I want it so bad! How did you manage to get it? I've heard that it does have a bit of a learning curve, but you can get more defined spots by brushing over the same spot a couple of times. Also, the cracks only form if the nail polish isn't completely dry. Even if you have to put it on a day-old mani to get it to work the best. Oh, and if you ever don't want it, I'd love to trade :D

Anonymous

09/03/2012 23:56

I think this mani look gorgeous, totally worth the hassle. great job! :)

Makeupnonsolo.blogspot

09/03/2012 22:24

I love it!!

09/03/2012 22:03

Awesome!!

Kerry Glover

09/03/2012 21:52

It's gorgeous, very mysterious and vampish I'd say :D

Maki

09/03/2012 20:48

Definitely awesomeness! I love your combo. I think it's the best I've seen so far.

Amanda

09/03/2012 20:38

See, I think that looks absolutely stunning :o I'm sorry that it is so hard to work with, though. I think I'd still buy it xD

Helena / Lacky Corner

09/03/2012 20:35

I like it a lot and would love to have a bottle of this.

Deborah - Love. Varnish, chocolate and more...

09/03/2012 19:38

I love the combo - even though Spotted is terrible to work with, I just love the effect. Your base must be really really dry or it will indeed crackle :(.

Alhrayth

09/03/2012 19:25

I totally regret having bought it... :( I have the same complaints as you, and I'm not that fond of the effect either. I guess I'll end up giving it to some friendm, just to not see it anymore sitting unused in my polish cabinet!

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