Nicole by OPI Kim-Konfidential nail polish

Hola my beauty lovin' babes!! I am bringing you a review on a fantastic polish that I've been wearing regularly for the past few weeks...


I picked this polish up at Shoppers Drug Mart for $10.99 CDN (OUCH!!). Nicole by OPI is a lot cheaper when you find it on sale, or if you pick it up at WalMart, so I don't really recommend buying it from Shoppers unless it's your only option. In my case, I was just desperate to have it. My wallet hates me now. One bottle holds 15 mL (0.5 fl oz) of polish. Kim Konfidential is one of six polishes released in the Wel-Kim to my World collection for Spring 2012.

No flash - natural sunlight.

I had seen a lot of swatches of this collection online, and one day I finally decided that I had to try this beautiful peachy nude. I'd read several reviews that had noted that the color was very difficult to pull off, especially on medium skintones because it came off as muddy and 'dead' looking. I'm so happy I took a chance on this polish.


It's a peachy, caramel-esque nude shade. It's a creme finish, and there are no sparkles or glitter in it. It takes about 3 even coats to achieve the most flawless and opaque application.

With flash.

With flash (under a window).

No flash - natural sunlight.

In different lights this polish gives off a different look. In some lights, it looks more yellowy, while in other lights it almost mimics my skintone (scary, eh!?). It's very nude, and very work appropriate. But I think this would look really great (on my skintone, and other fair girls...) with a tan. 


The nail polish itself dries relatively quickly. About 2-3 minutes is required between coats, but obviously, the longer you let it set and dry, the more resistant it will be to accidental smudges.


I find that this polish wears fantastically. I don't really have problems with chipping or excessive wear - unless I'm doing some h-core stuff with my hands. But overall, I can leave this polish on for several days (including a top coat) before I have to worry about noticeable chipping and wear marks.


Ah! I seriously love this polish, and I'm definitely considering buying a back up, because it's just that fantastic! Definitely one worth checking out if you are interested in purchasing a new nude polish for your collection. Very unique - I haven't seen many shades like this available in drugstore brands.


Definitely 5 out of 5 stars!!!
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What's on your nails at the moment!?!

Nicole by OPI Nail Polish in It's All About the Glam

I received this polish as a gift from my sister for Valentine's Day, but you can purchase these from wherever Nicole by OPI polishes are sold. They retail anywhere between $7-$11 CDN. One bottle holds 15 mL (0.05 fl oz) of product. This particular color is part of the Kardashian Kolors collection that was released for the holiday season of 2011.

With flash.

No flash.

Scrangie is my go-to blogger for swatches of new polish collections, and her post on this collection did not disappoint. After seeing the swatches, I was determined to have It's All About the Glam in my personal plethora of polishes. I had yet to find a decent white that I could wear every day without it having looked like I was painting my nails with white out.


This one seemed to fit the bill.


It's All About the Glam is a soft, slightly off-white polish with silvery-white and iridescent shimmer throughout. The polish itself has about a medium opacity, but requires a good 3 or 4 coats to achieve an optimum finish to my manicure.


In the photos, I used 4-5 coats (some nails required an extra coat so they got 5) of It's All About the Glam, and 2 coats of Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat.


I also apologize for the condition of my hands. My eczema has flared up really bad in the past three days, and so my hands aren't looking too great. In addition, I have a little bit of China Glaze's Flip Flop Fantasy kicking around my cuticles, if you're wondering what the neon pink tinge is... haha.

With flash.

With flash.

No flash.

It's absolutely beautiful when you pair it with a glossy top coat. Classy, timeless and sophisticated. A great alternative if you're looking for something a little more special than your typical white cream. The shimmer adds a softness and mystery to your manicure, and gives you an extra shine and sparkle when the shimmer is caught in the light.

With flash.
Check out the sparklies...

The downside to this polish is the uneven application. The formula is somewhat thicker than the other Kardashian Kolor polish I own. It goes on streaky, which makes it really hard to achieve a smooth, seamless application. Of course adding a top coat will minimize the appearance of any streak marks, but it's not quite enough for my liking. So when I use this polish, I definitely take the time to apply at least 4 coats. That for me is incredibly frustrating, and makes it less likely to be one that I reach for on a regular basis.


In comparison to the Nicole by OPI Kim-pletely in Love polish that I reviewed earlier, this one seems to have a thicker formula which takes longer to dry.


All in all, I love this polish. I don't know if I'd say it's a 'must have' but it is most definitely a color to consider if you haven't already got something like this in your arsenal.


4 out of 5 stars.
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What's your favorite white nail polish?

Nicole by OPI Nail Polish in Kim-pletely in Love

I purchased this from my local London Drugs for $9.99 CDN (minus GST), however, these polishes can be purchased wherever Nicole by OPI is sold. One bottle contains 15 mL (0.05 fl oz) of product. This particular color is part of the Kardashian Kolor collection from Nicole by OPI that was released for the holiday season of 2011.

Kim-pletely in Love is a milky cool-toned light pink with blue, purple and green shimmer throughout. It has a sheer to medium pigmentation. Two or three generous coats will give you a decent opacity, while four or five coats will give you maximum opacity.

Here you can see a bit of the blue/green shimmer.

I was intrigued by this blog post on the Kardashian Kolor polishes, and knew immediately that I had to have this one. I was still lacking my holy grail pink polish, and after reading several other reviews and looking at a plethora of swatches, I felt confident that this color could be the answer to my dreams.


Needless to say, I was not disappointed.


When applying this in my dimly lit basement suite, I was thoroughly disappointed. Not only did it not appear to be showing up on my nails, but it looked like every other light pink polish I'd ever tried - not to mention the glitter wasn't even noticeable... or so I thought. When I went upstairs to get supper, I realized that the lighting in my basement left A LOT to be desired... the color is soft and subtle, yes. But the pigmentation and the tone of the pink are simply beautiful, and give me a manicure unlike any other polish I've ever had or used.

4 coats of Kim-pletely in Love with 1 coat of Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

While the microglitter isn't visible from afar, it gives the prettiest blue-y green cast to the polish in certain lights, which makes it truly unique. It is SUCH a wearable, every day color, I'm considering buying a back-up bottle.


The application on this polish is fantastic. It's so incredibly smooth that application is a breeze. I have no issues with streaking or blotchiness as the polish dries. While the polish is somewhat sheer in nature, a few coats of this will get you a seamless finish. This polish dries SO fast for me... it rivals my Orly polishs in drying time, which I thoroughly appreciate.


If you have an opportunity to purchase this polish (should you be able to find any left at your local drugstore) I highly recommend picking it up. It's definitely one of those colors you will come back to time-and-time again when you're looking for a soft, feminine, every day color.


Definitely a 5 out of 5.
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Which of the Nicole by OPI Kardashian Kolors do you love? What's your 'holy grail' pink polish? Let me know in the comments!!!