Hello lovelies,

It seems like OPI has Couture de Minnie month and I'm joining too with my review. I've got these polishes slightly later than other so I wasn't able to join OPI's blogger reach out and submit my Minnie Mouse nail art...but that doesn't mean I don't have one for you ;)

Right now, let's check out my swatches of the OPI Couture de Minnie Collection!

A Definite Moust-Have - Bright coral red with subtle silver shimmer. The colour is bright but not bright enough to be called a neon. I really like this fun, summery shade and even better it has excellent pigmentation. One coat was almost enough for perfect coverage but in the end I applied two coats. It applied very easily and polish dried fast and glossy.

Chic From Ears To Tail - candy pink half jelly creme with subtle silver shimmer. This polish had slightly sheerer formula and needed careful application. I've had to apply two thicker coats to avoid patching and to get good coverage. It dried fast and glossy.

Innie Minnie Mightie Bow - rich red with subtle gold shimmer particles. I love reds and this one is really pretty! It also has a great pigmentation and one coat was almost enough for full coverage. I'm wearing two coats and no topcoat. It applied nicely but the formula was little runny so don't use too thick coats. Drying time was good.

Magazine Cover Mouse - strawberry red liquid sand with gold and magenta particles. This is a pretty addition into the Liquid Sand range with great formula. It applied very easily and one coat was almost enough but I did apply second coat in the end. The removal is more difficult so I always make sure to soak the nails for a minute or two.

Minnie Style - red, white and magenta hex glitter in a clear base. What a fun glitter topper! I like the colour combination as it totally matches the Minnie Mouse theme. I've applied one thicker coat over A Definite Moust-Have but I have picked out some extra glitter to get denser coverage.

So that's it, that's the whole Couture de Minnie collection. I like all the polishes, they are fun and girly. They all have good formula and are up to the high OPI standard.

OPI Couture de Minnie Collection is available at your usual stores and e-shops right now!

Hello lovelies,

Have you heard about the new Clinique nail polish range? Yes, Clinique is now bringing nail polish to the counters and I couldn't be more excited! Here is a bit more information from the press release:

Six years in the making, Clinique introduces a pioneering innovation to the nail enamel industry: NEW A Different Nail Enamel for Sensitive Skins is formulated to minimise skin sensitivity. It is dermatologist tested, ophthalmologist tested and appropriate for sensitive skins and sensitive eyes. 

The formula is beautifully balanced to maintain a high shine and streak free application. It is quick drying and available in a wide colour variety, including a few of Clinique’s iconic hues and seasonal, trend setting shades.

According to the press release, there will be 12 shades as a core collection I presume and they are also releasing additional 9 limited edition shades for Summer 2013. I will show your four colours today.

01 Call My Buff - milky white jelly. This is the lightest shade Clinique offers and it could be used, maybe even intended for French manicure. It is very sheer so I've applied three thick coats to get the coverage you see in the pictures. My nail line is still visible so I wouldn't wear it by itself BUT it is very good for 'glitter jelly sandwich manicures'. I will show you one in another post.

Other than the pigmentation, the formula was polish was great. It applied very easily, dried fast and very glossy. No topcoat in the pictures.

03 Fizzy - vintage rose pink with bronze undertones and subtle silver shimmer. This is a pretty and office friendly shade however it is also a bit sheer. I've applied two thicker coats but I felt three would be better. It applied well and dried fast, no problems there.

08 Party Red - classic red creme. I've always loved red nail polishes and this one is one of the good ones. It applied like butter, very easily and the pigmentation was excellent. If you have short nails you could get away with one coat. I've applied two as my nail line was slightly visible. It dried fast and glossy  and did not stain my nails. I've applied W7 Diamond Topcoat.

21 Hot Date - medium purple jelly. Firstly I thought that this is a purple creme but after I've applied first coat I knew it's a sheer jelly. I've applied two thick coats (or three regular would do) and I was quite happy with the coverage. It applied easily and it dries fast in regular or thin coats however the thick coats dried slightly longer. Removal was very easy.

Each polish comes in a box with the regular Clinique pattern. All bottles are quite simple and plain, the silver cap has the Clinique name embossed into it. The sticker with a shade name and other information is at the bottom of the bottle. I'm quite used to pretty bottles with print on it so I'm not very keen on this very simple design. It is also hard to see the shade when the polishes are stored in a polish drawer. On the other had it does have the high end elegance to it.

For a £12 price tag my expectations were quite high. I'd say the Party Red colour is worth it but I'm not sure about the rest. if you're into jellies, these definitely have good formula and the purple Hot Date is quite well pigmented.

Polishes are available exclusively online at www.clinique.co.uk from the 25th April 2013. Nationwide at Clinique counters from 31st May 2013.