Nicole by OPI Roughles in "On What Grounds?" FIRST IMPRESSIONS
I got my first Ipsy bag a couple of days ago! I was one of the recipients of the full size Nicole by OPI (where to buy) Roughles (pronounced “ruffles”) textured polish. These polishes normally retail for around $7.99. This is a spring collection, and I’m guessing it’s probably limited edition. I received the shade “On What Grounds?”, which is one out of four shades.
I am going to be honest; most of the polishes I own from the Nicole by OPI line are from the Justin Bieber collection and I love them. Especially the glitter polishes bevause they're opaque in one coat, and that's a rare find. I wasn't super excited for this polish because I'm not a fan of textured polish. :/
Formula-wise, this is great. It's opaque in two thin coats or one thicker coat and it's a gorgeous color. It dries pretty fast and I wore it for four days with no chipping or tip-wear, through work, which is crazy good because tasking at Ulta will DESTROY your manicure.
Bottom Line: I don't like textured nail polish, so this is not for me. It took three coats of Seche Vite to make the finish smooth and shiny and that's a lot of work. HOWEVER this color is beautiful; minty teal greenish shade and it's not one flat color like the China Glaze textured polishes and the speckled effect this polish has is fun and gives it a bit of extra dimension. If you like textured polish, this is a good one to try, especially for spring; all four colors are lovely looking.
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FTC Disclaimer: This product was received by me through my monthly Ipsy subscription service. This service is $10 a month (you receive 4-5 full size and/or deluxe samples per bag based on your responses to the survey you fill out upon sign up) and I purchase it with my own funds. I am not affliated with Ipsy or Nicole by OPI and receive no compensation for this post through these companies. All opinions are my own.
Current Ipsy Bag Total: $24.49. (Nail polish + bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick + PIXI Flawless Beauty Primer.)