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OPI So So Skullicious

I was blessed enough to win the So-So-Skullicious mini collection from Noelle at XO, Noelle when she did her "My Favorite Things" Giveaway.  She is such a doll and sent me a plethora of new goodies to try:)

Amongst them was the fun sugar skull inspired collection.  Now I must preface this by saying that while I love OPI full size bottles, formula, and brushes (generally) I am usually less than impressed by their minis.  On top of that there was a yellow in the collection, a color notorious for being a pain to work with.  However, this mini collection surpasses my expectations.  The polishes were not a nightmare to work with due to the teeny brushes, the formula was self leveling, and the yellow was pretty stress-free as far as application goes! See for yourself...

Left to right, Hi, Pumpkin!, A-Rose from the Dead, Mourning Glory, and Candlelight.

The Verdict:
All were 2 coats, except Candlelight which was 3 just to be safe. These had excellent pigmentation.  While these might be the most friendly OPI minis I have used to date, they aren't really that original.  Mourning Glory was just a straight, plain old black.  And these were all cream polishes.  In the end I enjoyed them and they made a fun Halloween-ish skittle manicure.  I would only suggest this collection if you have nothing like it, or if you're in love with the sugar skull decals included.

Seeking Neutrality--Zoya Minka

Ok, so I've shared some off white, greige, and mauve toned nudes this week.  Why not round it out with one that has a hint of yellow?  

Zoya Minka is a polish from the Touch collection and is described as "A pale, milky beige nude with yellow undertones and a hint of pearly silver shimmer."  Based on the recommendations of this collection, this was not the nude recommended for my skin tone.  Pandora is the one recommended for cool toned skin.  This one is for neutral or olive tones.  I decided to go for it anyway.  I know that as the seasons change and my skin tone goes from a cool toned pale skin to a warm freckled complexion that my preference in nudes also changes.  The following picture was taken with my "summer skin" tone.  I don't think I could get away with this nude in the early spring without it looking too yellow, but we shall see:)

Do you gravitate toward certain nudes during certain seasons depending on the season or your skin tone?

Seeking Neutrality--Revlon Gray Suede

Honestly, I was shocked to find out that I had never posted swatches of this polish.  This is a go-to neutral for all seasons.  There are probably hundreds swatches of this from others, but here's another one from me!

Seriously, I adore this.  The taupe-y greige-ish mauved nude changes its hue depending on the lighting, but it's always lovely.  The reason this polish is so incredible is actually the subtle silver shimmer that makes the application flawless while adding dimension to what might otherwise come across chalky.  Seriously, if you don't have this and you like nudes get one.  It's part of Revlon's permanent collection so if you change your mind, it will always be there waiting for you;)

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