Press Sample**
Hello lovely
readers! Today I have swatches from the 5-free, GEL Effect nail polish line by Aurora Cosmetics.
Aurora
Cosmetics is a New York-based Italian cosmetics company that offers a line
of 5-free nail polishes. The GEL Effect polishes have an ultra-glossy finish
that does not require a UV light. The line includes 59 polishes that range from
cremes (the majority), to metallics and glitter toppers. It also includes Gel
Effect top coat that is supposed to extend the life of your manicure for up to
2 weeks. I used my regular top coat for this post’s swatches (Seche Vite) to
help accelerate drying time but I will review the top coat on a separate post.
I found that
most of the polishes had a formula was on the thin side and
required 2-3 coats for opacity and self-leveling. Individual swatches and additional information are below!
Moonlight
This is your
basic white crème. It went on a bit streaky but started to self-level after the
second coat. Shown below are 3 thin coats plus top coat.
Tin
Foil
This is a
metallic silver foil with a nice formula. Shown below are 2 coats plus top
coat.
Ahu O Laka
This is a
beautiful periwinkle crème. This too went on a bit streaky despite the thin
formula but it eventually self-leveled. Shown below are 3 coats plus top coat.
Spring
This appropriately
named crème is the perfect shade (in my humble opinion) of minty teal . This polish had one of the thicker formulas
and it was nice. Shown below are 2 coats plus top coat.
Bermuda
Coral
This is a
Barbie-shade pink crème. This polish had a formula that was very similar to Ahu
O Laka. The formula was thin and went on a bit patchy and streaky but eventually
self-leveled. Shown below are 2 coats plus top coat.
Flat
Tire
This is a
dark brown crème with a name that does not make much sense to me! Flat tires do
not come to mind when I think of luscious brown crème polishes. I, however,
wonder why I do not own more shades like this! This one had one of the best formulas
and it could be a one coater if you apply carefully. Shown below are 2 coats plus
top coat.
Jelly
Bean Red
I did it
again! I saved my favorite for last! This polish is a bright bluish burgundy crème.
It too had a very nice formula and it can be a one coater if you apply carefully.
Shown below are 2 coats plus top coat.
Overall, I
was really happy with these polishes. The colors are gorgeous, most had a
nice formula and they are 5-free! I cannot wait to try out the top coat and report back so stay tuned!
These polishes retail for $12.00 and are currently on sale for $8.99 at Aurora Cosmetics.
As always,
thanks for reading!
LacquerExpression
**Items were
provided free of charge in exchange for my honest review. All opinions
expressed are my own.
I haven't heard of the brand but I'm glad that it's 5-free, I'm drawn to the brown creme.
ReplyDeleteSwatches are lovely ! I love the gel lines coming in normal polishes and want to try some
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty colors. In love with Barbie pink and minty teal shades.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this brand before! Your swatches are lovely
ReplyDeleteGreat colors and great swatches!
ReplyDeleteI think Spring is my fav of these :)
ReplyDeleteThis a nice collection of some basics Ahu O Laka is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteThat flare tire, tho! Thank you for the swatches and review!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful swatches! And a nice variety of colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful swatches! I love the last two!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful swatches! Love the variety of colors.
ReplyDeleteLove that brown!!!!! Great swatches!
ReplyDeleteWhile the name makes no sense, I really like Flat Tire.
ReplyDeleteI recently got to try these and I love them! Great swatches
ReplyDeleteOh man these are gorgeous!!
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