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Today’s post will be my review of the latest OPI nail polish collection inspired by the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the worldwide bestselling book by E L James, Fifty Shades of Grey, with more than 100 million copies sold to date.
Available from last month, the OPI Fifty Shades of Grey Collection includes six new limited edition nail lacquers, five of which are different shades of grey, and one of which is a sultry, rich red shade. They also come in a variety of textures!
I was sent three shades to try: Embrace The Gray, My Silk Tie, and Romantically Involved, and am very pleased by the quality and colors.
Read on for my review and shade comparisons.
Disclaimer: This product was sent for review, however, all opinions expressed are unbiased and are of my own.
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The collection was created to capture the mood, feelings and emotions of the film, hence the assorted hues of gray, ranging from “glittering and gleaming silvers to cool gray crèmes to dark charcoal” and “a rich crème red to represent passion”.
“Color is so much more than something to admire.
[They] represent our personalities, our moods, our feelings.
I wanted to wear all three shades all at once (because I don’t have time to do them separately – LOL), so I created an ombrè look using Embrace The Gray as a base and My Silk Tie on the tip, and one feature nail using Romantically Involved.
Please excuse my hideous cuticles! Typical life with baby – I rarely have time to tidy them up. I don’t even groom my brows anymore!
This is the only red shade in the collection and it’s a warm, earth-toned red. It’s got a crème texture with a pure, glossy finish – no shimmers, metallics, glitter – just pure color.
Application was easy and the rather thin brush made it easy to get to the corners without creating a mess. It is completely opaque after two coats. I tried using a third coat just to see if it would darken the shade but the tone remained the same even after the third coat, meaning it reaches its maximum opacity and tone after two coats, which is great!
Deborah Lippmann “Lady Is A Tramp”, Sally Hansen Miracle Gel “Dig Fig”.
I tried finding similar shades in my collection and found three that are quite similar. MECCA Cosmetica’s Song is much more orange and light. Deborah Lippmann’s Lady Is A Tramp is a tad lighter and cooler toned, but is the most similar. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Dig Fig is darker and has more brown hues in it.
This is another crème textured one and is a plain, bluish mid-tone gray. I think this type of gray would suit any skintone without making the skin look dull. It’s a very versatile and neutral color. I love it so much.
It’s completely opaque after two coats too and an additional coat did not change the color.
So these are the only grays I have in my collection. There’s nothing comparable to it in my collection, which is why I love it!
This beauty is a pure silver shade and is the only one with a metallic, chrome finish. It’s so beautiful! However, application can be a bit tricky. If you’re not fast enough, brush strokes can be very visible. It’s better to apply one thick layer in two quick strokes rather than a few thin layers with multiple strokes.
I love how, even when applied with a sponge, the payoff is still amazing!
I don’t currently own anything like it in my collection, which is why I love this one the most. I love how soft the ombre looks on my nails!
So, I think this collection is so lovely – OPI had done a fantastic job in making shades of gray captivating instead of boring. I love the quality, variety of shades and textures, and its names (although I would’ve loved to see a shade named “Lucky Charlie Tango” haha). I think they represent the movie well.
As for the drying time for these, I actually used the Seche Vite Top Coat, and I think the top coat is the reason why they dry out so fast. I could start moving about, doing stuff without worrying about budging my polishes after about a whole minute or two.
These retail for AU$19.95 each, or AU$29.95 for a pack of all 6 shades in mini sizes. They are available in selected MYER, David Jones, Sephora stores and selected salons.
Well, as with all my nail polish reviews, I will be updating this post to report on how the polishes held up after a few days (or week, I hope!). But so far, I’m loving it. So, stay tuned!