This collection is inspired by "the tones found in the vast desert landscape where glowing pinks and reds are cooled by a serene turquoise and glisten against shimmering neutrals" and I think that's very fitting! My mom lives in Phoenix now and especially after visiting her there last year these colors really represent that part of the country, especially together! This color combo is also super hot right now, if you've been to Target recently you know what I'm talking about! ;)
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A few notes to start: on all of these swatches I used a ridge-filling base coat and no topcoat!
First up is "The Heat is On" a bright orangey red. I'm not too much of a red OR orange person, but the more these types of orangey reds come out, the more I am liking them! Go figure! This was a little thin on the first coat, but was completely opaque on the second. I was pretty surprised I didn't need 3 coats!
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Next is "What's She Dune?" The name of this one makes me giggle. I love all these names! Oh lawd don't we all love a good nude! This one is just perfect, perfect formula, creamy and opaque in 2 coats. This is a staple in any collection!
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Next is "Don't Mesa with my Heart". The last time I was in Phoenix we drove out to Mesa and had lunch--its a really cool little town with lots of little restaurants and shops. I loved it!
Along with raspberry pinks I love blue-hued pinks. This color isn't very original but to me its much more wearable than bubblegum pinks. This formula was a little thinner and streaky on this one so I used 3 coats to even everything out.
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The pic below is one coat! Can you believe it??
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Like I said before, I love this collection! The colors really go well together. I am a little confused why there's no cactus green though?!?! Here's the purchasing info....China Glaze has a new online retailer so they want to promote them! A lot of times I prefer to buy polishes in store but these are worth the little extra effort to order online!
The individual shades sold as open stock colors will only be available on LockAndMane.com.
· Sally’s will only carry select nail art kits but they will not retail the individual colors.
· Ulta is not carrying this particular collection.
So LockAndMane.com is the best retailer to get the complete collection!
This collection was provided for my honest review and yall know I always give it!
I just ordered "Dune," "Mirage," "Rain Dance," and "Don't Desert Me." So excited for that package to arrive!
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