OPI Nail Polish Haul

Here in Australia, OPI retails for about $20 - $25 per bottle at places like Myer & David Jones. Luckily, I have found a place close to me, that sells Authentic OPI for only $9.99!

I buy mine from the Giant Chemist. They don't always stock them, so whenever I'm there I will just take a look to see what ones they have. They only sell selected colours at random. Mostly being reds and pinks.

I went in today, with no intention to buy anything, but I had a feeling I would find something I liked. They usually stock them right at the front of the cosmetic section. I didn't see that this time so I kept on walking... and then I saw this:

What caught my I were colours that I don't usually find there. I ended up buying these 3,

Metallic 4 Life, Into the Night, Pink Friday

Metallic 4 Life & Into the Night were sitting right next to each other and I just visualized how good they would look together so I wanted needed them both. I dug a little deeper and found the perfect creamy, bubblegum pink I have been wanting for a long time. I thought to my self, "I bet this is Pink Friday" and it was. Ahhh I've been wanting it for so long!

It's definitely worth checking out if you are interested in buying OPI Nail Polishes, but don't want to pay the high price for them. I'm not too sure where else they have Giant Chemists in Australia. The Beauty Spot, also sells OPI from time to time for the same price too.

Here are some other OPI Nail Polishes that I have bought at the Giant Chemist in the past.

Lincoln Park After Dark, Lincoln Park at Midnight, Manicurist of Seville & La Paz-itively Hot

Wooden Shoe Like to Know?, Dulce De Leche, Tickle My France-y & Alpine Snow

Want a cheaper alternative to OPI? Check out my previous post http://thefashionandbeautybase.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/essence-nail-polish-swatches-review.html

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Essence Nail Polish Swatches & Review

I mentioned in my May Favourites, that I absolutely loved these Essence nail polishes, so I thought I would do a post including swatches of the Essence nail polishes I currently own.

Each swatch has 2 coats of nail polish on them. You can see in the photos that most of them are quite opaque and provide a nice, non streaky application.

What I like about them:

• They have a flat brush, similar to OPI
• The application is smooth and non-streaky
• They have a nice, creamy formula making them quite opaque
• They last a decent time before they start to chip (with top coat)
• The price - They only cost $2.75 here in Australia, available at Priceline & Target

They have a pretty decent colour selection. I mainly bought pastel colours because I already have so many bright, bold China Glaze nail polishes already.

125-Absolutely Blue

I love this colour!It looks like it could be a dupe for China Glaze's secret periwinkle, which I was actually going to order until I found this shade.

05 Cafe Ole

This has become my favourite/go to nude polish

149 Hello Marshmellow!

A pretty, soft lilac colour, with a hint of shimmer.

146 that's what I mint!

Finally, I have found the perfect mint green nail polish. Colour is on point and the application is perfect.

This colour is more to the mint/green side then what it shows in the photo.

142 grey-t to be here

I actually found this in the Priceline bargain bin for only $1. I really like this colour, I don't own anything like it. Unfortunately, I think it has been discontinued.

08 Peach & Cream

I wanted to love this one so much, Such a pretty colour from the bottle. Unfortuntely this one was quite watery or runny compared to the rest. It was harder to work with and after 2 coats, it was still quite sheer.

132 Break Through

The only dark polish I own from Essence, it's a nice bold purple.

These nail polishes are definitely worth checking out. I reach for them more then my China Glaze & OPI, and the price point is great. Very happy with the colours & application for most of the.

I also own the Essence Quick Dry top coat, which is pretty good as well.

I will most certainly be buying more, so I'll definitely post more swatches as I collect more.