FEATURED: ILNP's Salem (the perfect shade when you desire to channel your inner 'Evil Queen')4/1/2022
Salem Description of the shade- "Your identity may be a secret, but the focus is completely on you. Salem’s vibrant emerald color runs deep, with a divine shine that demands attention! The semi-translucent, jelly-leaning formula of our shimmer polishes allows for maximum balance, depth, and effect payoff." Full Opacity in 3-5 coats Wear is about 5 to 6 days with no large chips or need to retouch spots Where to start with this stunning shade? How about Once Upon A Time... It's hard to not think of fairytales and legends when watching the hypnotic shifts in this nail polish catch the light. In the bottle, Salem is a striking peacock emerald green and as you build the layers over top your nails you begin to see the dazzling flashes of obsidian black to purple and fiery red begin to appear and swirl together. It takes about 3 to 4 coats to reach full opacity and even a 5th coat wouldn't be discouraged. I'm learning that a jelly base takes some extra patience to build, however, the payoff is magnificent. I finally found my Evil Queen nail polish and I can honestly say this is the niftiest nail polish I have ever worn and can't recommend it enough. -Poison Bottle in photo purchased at OfGraveConcern ILNP *Review composed in 2021 As promised here is my first experience with ILNP and the start of a whole new little obsession. Dear Santa (I've been calling it 'Santa Baby' as that song plays non-stop in my head when I look at my nails and let the light play against the morphing tones, haha) Description of the shade- "Dear Santa is a delightfully deep burgundy duochrome full of elegance. Inundated with subtly shifting red-to-gold shimmer, Dear Santa showcases a minimal and refined duochrome finish reminiscent of smooth and cozy cashmere." My impression- This shade may have Christmas tidings on the label but when applied my mind immediately travels to vibrant fall and feathered boas. There is a subtle shift of deep satiny cranberry to copper and gold depending on how the polish catches the light and complete opacity is about 3 coats. Longevity is an impressive 5 to 7 days with no top coat before a severe chip occurs (and that is with heavy hand washing, surgical glove wearing and even home chores). Dear Santa is one magnetic shade that says one fabulous night is in store and ILNP polishes are definitely worth the hype on social media; they have one impressive formula there. ILNP |
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