OPI - Neons 2014, Swatches and Review

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Hello Lovely Readers!
Today I have this Neon Collection form OPI to share with you.  This collection includes six color shades and a Natural Base Coat (white) called Put A Coat On!

OPI Adds Its First Full-Size Neon Shades to Permanent Collection

  

OPI announces the launch of six new neon nail lacquers, the brand’s first full-size neon shades, along with Put a Coat On! – a special white base coat that instantly boosts neon color. Neons by OPI arrives just in time for summer, with electric hues in shades of lemon-lime, tangerine, hot pink, coral, lime and purple. 

 “With hands and feet constantly on display during warmer months, wearing nail lacquer is a must,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Co-Founder & Executive VP.  “I am a big fan of bright colors for summer, and Neons by OPI delivers a bold look that pairs perfectly with sun-kissed skin. To really make the neon shades pop, I recommend using Put a Coat On!, a new white base coat developed to be worn with bright lacquer hues to further enhance color.

“These six shades are the first full-size neons OPI has ever released,” adds Weiss-Fischmann.  “With large demand for new bright lacquers, this collection is a welcome addition to OPI’s permanent line.”

Put A Coat On! is a white base. When I started swatching my polishes, I added this white base and it went streaky, after the second coat it wasn't looking completely smooth to me and I refused to add another layer of white because I still had some color to add plus a top coat. I swatched them without the white under and they still look fantastic.

Life Gave Me Lemons is a bright yellow with a green undertone. I used three thin coats. 

You are So Outta Lime! is a vibrant lime green. I applied three thin coats. 

 Hotter than You Pink is one of my favorites, a bright hot pink with blue shimmer in it. Three coats were needed to obatain full opacity. 

Push & Pur-Pull is a deep bright purple. This was the only shade that gave me a little bit of trouble with the application. I did four coats and it would probably need one more, there's some visible bald spots in some areas of my nails.  

Juice Bar Hopping is a bright orange shade. I used three coats for this swatch. 

Down to the Core-al is another favorite, a vibrant pink/coral shade with a very subtle finish. This was opaque in three coats. 

Overall, this is a pretty collection of bright shades, they don't look true neon to me but they are great colors to wear this summer ;)

All of these shades dried to a semi-matte finish but I applied top coat to make them shiny. 

If you prefer to use a white color under I would suggest to use one that applies smoothly. 

Thank you very much for reading!

Carolina ♥

Neons by OPI will also be available in GelColor, marking the launch of OPI’s first neon gel shades.GelColor is a professional salon service that offers a high-shine, 100% gel finish that lasts for weeks with a 30 second LED cure.

 “If you’re planning a summer vacation, try a GelColor manicure or pedicure,” said Weiss-Fischmann.  “Not only will your neon nails look fabulous, they’ll remain chip-free and flawless while you’re having fun in the sun.”

Neons by OPI will be available in both nail lacquer and GelColor (for professionals only) formulas beginning May 2014. Nail lacquer shades each feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application and will retail for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN)  at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands,beautybrands.com, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, ULTA andulta.com.

***Products in this post were provided for review***