OPI Can't Let Go
March 31, 2013
I was very excited to try my first Liquid Sand nail polish. It's been waiting at the untried stash for a while, and finally I had the chance to use it. I wasn't sure about this effect at first, I'm pretty strict about my nail polish finish and I usually like them smooth and shiny. At first I thought it wasn't for me, and that I will pass on this effect, but then these sand style polishes started to pop up everywhere I wend (virtually), and I kinda fell in love with it. I mostly liked them with a top coat, because that way they seemed like they had depth and the glitter looked so nice in them. So finally I decided to try this for myself, and I'm happy I chose this one to begin with.
OPI Can't Let Go was a good surprise. I didn't really know what to expect from a polish with this finish, I actually thought it will be bumpy on application, will have a poor coverage and that the glitter will be hard to place. Oh, how surprised I was! It spread really smoothly and was surprisingly pigmented, even covered the nail really well with just one coat. I used only two coats and that was more than enough. The color was pretty to me, just the kind of purple I like, and the glitter - oh the glitter! It's a mix of medium hex glitters and tiny square glitters in a very pigmented purple base.
Even cleaning around the nail was surprisingly easy. I don't even worry about the removal since I have the nail soakers (which I really recommend, you can find them on ebay for less than $5), which makes the glitter removal easy in 10 minutes.
The thing I wasn't sure I liked
is the texture of the nail polish after it dried. It was too rough for
me, and I think some of you girls can relate to this feeling. What can I say, my
OCD takes over me in times like these, so I decided that it was time to
apply a top coat.
Of course I
needed more than one coat to smooth it out, so I went for two. The
first one sank in pretty fast, but the second coat of Poshe provided a
nicely smooth surface. A few hours later I felt that it sank in as well,
but this was smooth enough for me, so I didn't apply any more of the
top coat.
I think I like it
much more with a top coat, it really brings out the color (actually
darkens it a bit) and gives an interesting depth to the polish. And as I said before,
the smooth and glossy finish is more suitable for me.
I will be defiantly getting more polishes with this finish (and apply lots of top coat on them lol).
What
about you? Have you tried any of the Liquid
Sandy or crystal style polishes effect? Did you like this effect? I would love to know what you
think.
Thanks for reading! :)
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15 Comments
That colour looks fantastic on you!
ReplyDeleteI am the same when it comes to textures! I can't abide feeling my nails snag of fabric or even just feeling them be all rough drives me crazy. I really think it looks stunning with the top coat layers, I think the texture adds some beautiful depth to the look. I might not be so scared to try a few textured polishes now :)
ReplyDeleteI'm wearing this exact polish right now! Haha, I love it
ReplyDeletehaha ^^ I'm wearing is just now, too ^^ it's gorgeous and looks stunning on you! :)
DeleteHave just ordered my first liquid sand polish, it's actually this one :p I'm like you though, unsure about the textured finish, but I'll give it a try. This color is just so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, I feel the same way when it comes to texture polish. Don't know if i quite like it. But I did purchase can't let go and get your number though, mainly because they're beyond gorgeous WITH top coat! I like them without top coat on others, but I don't think I'll be able to wear that rough texture :P But that been said, it looks AMAZING on you! With and without top coat :) And the color suits you so well! (so jelly on your nail shape btw :P)
ReplyDeletePretty swatch with pretty pictures, hun! <3
Stunning!! Need this xx
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful nail polish! I need it :)
ReplyDeleteI do not really understand texture polish. It feels similar to densely packed glitter polish. I will admit I succumbed to the textured polish trend, but like you ended up top coating it. Also like you I did discover it removed really easily and It lasted a really long time without chipping which for me is pretty awesome because almost all nail polish cheap or pricey chips on me.
ReplyDeleteGreat colour, and I tend to prefer a topcoat too. I can't help but pick at it if it's rough!
ReplyDeleteLovely colour, it looks best with the top coat though. Makes it stand out more :)
ReplyDelete~ Jamie-Leigh
http://confessionsofaprimarkaddict.blogspot.co.uk/
I prefere the glossy version. I'm not a fan of these sand polishes at all.
ReplyDeleteמאוד אהבתי, יש לי את האדום המושחר ואת הכחול/טורקיז, הסגול פה יהיה שלי בהמשך מן הסתם, מחכה לחצי השני בקולקציה, נראה מבטיח.
ReplyDeleteLove it with the topcoat- great color!
ReplyDeleteI like the look of both (with and without top coat)! I have not tried the liquid sand polishes but I am dying to get some!!!
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