China Glaze and OPI Nail Polishes
By Deepika B.
Hey Guys!!!
It’s been almost a year since I first saw this website and since then, I always look up IMBB for reviews of any products before I buy them! These reviews are very helpful and I decided to contribute too.
I love make up and my recent obsession is with nail paints. So, here we go!!!
Its true that nails do reflect one’s personality. Well groomed nails always leave a good impression. Who doesn’t love to look groomed and what better way than painting your nails which doesn’t even take 5 minutes of your precious time.
Today, I will be reviewing:
- Traffic Jam by China Glaze.
- Light my Sapphire by OPI.
- Quarter of a Cent-Cherry by OPI.
These nail polishes are my absolute favourite and they are the reason why I’m a nail polish addict.
First to go is Traffic Jam by China Glaze:
This is my first China Glaze polish. I walked up to the store and picked it up without much thinking. I didn’t know I would love it so much. I bought this last year and still it is one of my favourite colours so far. It has a creamy look and feel to it which makes it look rich and classy. It’s a classic pink from Metro collection launched in fall 2011. A perfect manicure colour which is not too flashy; I have also worn it to work at times. These are swatches of Traffic Jam under different light settings. I just applied one coat just to show how opaque it is and all the swatches are without top coat.
On my mom’s nails with some nail art:
Pros of China Glaze Traffic Jam:
- Easy application, has a creamy texture which easily glides on nails without streaking it.
- Has a classy look to it making it work appropriate.
- Does not chip.
- It’s almost a year old now and the consistency is just the same from the first time I used it, major plus point for me!!
- Quite opaque, I don’t like multiple layers on my nails, this colour gets opaque in just one thin coat!
- It has hardness properties in it and it works, my nails got stronger!
Cons of China Glaze Traffic Jam:
- Not any really, but if I have to write something, then I would say, it may stain your nails a bit only if you use it for weeks together. This can easily be avoided by using a good base coat.
- It might be a bit messy while removing using a non-acetone nail polish remover; needs an extra bit of nail polish remover to remove all of the polish off your nails.
Next up is “Light my Sapphire” by OPI. By the way, did I tell you I just love the names of OPI polishes.
It’s a dark blue, almost looks black. If black is too black for you, this is a good alternative. It goes will with your LBD – Little black dress. This is a good colour to go with you champagne glass in your cocktail parties. Here I have applied 2 coats because it is sheer. It needs 2 coats to bring out the actual colour. With 2 coats, it looks amazing and has a bit of sparkle which is not very evident.
Some nail art with top coat, I noticed that top coat ruined its shine and sparkle. So, avoid top coat, it doesn’t need one any way.
Pros of OPI Light My Sapphire:
- Good colour to work with your black outfit.
- Although first coat might be a bit streaky, the second coat gets it opaque without any streaks.
- It has a running consistency which is good as it won’t dry up in the bottle.
- Easily gets removed with non-acetone nail polish remover.
- It has a beautiful shine and sparkle making it a great colour for cocktail parties.
- Doesn’t chip.
Cons of OPI Light My Sapphire:
- None actually. I wonder how it will look on a fair skin tones. It works well for me 🙂
Last but not the least Quarter of a cent-cherry by OPI:
With one coat and no top coat.
This one again has a creamy consistency. Well, it says in the name, it is a cherry red colour. It’s again super easy to apply similar to Traffic Jam by China Glaze. It is a pretty good pedicure colour too. I like to wear this mostly on my foot nails.
Well, it’s a red, so goes well with anything and everything.
With two coats:
Pros of OPI Quarter Of a Cent-Cherry:
- It’s a pretty red colour.
- Easy application gets opaque in just one coat.
- A good pedicure colour.
- Suits all skin types.
- Doesn’t need a top coat.
- Stays on for a week without chipping
Cons of OPI Quarter Of a Cent-Cherry:
- I am not too pleased with the consistency. Though its easy to apply, I feel its consistency is not the same from the time I first applied, it has become thick.
- It takes quite some time to dry, I don’t know why?
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Hey deepika.. Nice write up… Me likey ur nail art <3
Love the nail art! 🙂
Deepika..i love the nail arts..a tutorial would be nice.. 🙂
Hey Deepika, nice post !! 🙂 Nice to know you ! My name too is Deepika B. !!! 🙂 B stands for Bhandari. What does your B stand for ?
Wow im loving the nail art on ur nails 🙂
awesome colors 🙂
and what a Nail Art…………….die for
Drooling over Light My Sapphire <3
<3 Cent Cherry!
Loved the cherry one! Please do a tutorial on the 3 nail art designs:-)
nice article…loved all the colors…:)
very pretty nail arts deepika. i loved light my sapphire. :))
Deepika, by any chance you are from Akurdi/Pune 🙂 I guess I know you ! 🙂
hey Deepika… its great…:)
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!! very nice nail art.