I've been such an absentee blogger... I had envisioned spending the bulk of the holidays just blogging through a stash of product back log, but you know what? I didn't (obviously). I went completely lazy bones, and did... pretty much nothing, and it was all sorts of awesome. I hope everyone had an amazing holiday! I did, and managed to play with a few few nail polishes, one being 'Orbit' from Revlon's Moon Candy collection.
Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy in Orbit - base colour
Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy in Orbit - flakie top coat
'Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy™ allows you to get a gorgeous, iridescent effect inspired by outer space. The holographic glitter top coat is illuminated by the dark cream base coat, giving your nails a multi-dimensional look. The dual-ended package gives you everything you need to create a fun, cosmic look. Available in 10 stellar shades.' - Revlon
When these were first introduced (last year, I'm thinking, it seems like Revlon has re-vamped the collection and is reintroducing them) I wasn't that interested in the whole flakie trend. I have to say, after trying Orbit, I am a convert.
The polishes are packaged in a tubular fashion, with the base coat on one end and the flakie top coat on the other. I initially wondered if it would feel odd to pain my nails with the large tube, but it really didn't effect anything.
Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy in Orbit - base colour
I have major love for the base colour of the Orbit duo, the gorgeous, deep indigo hue is a one coater! Yes, a deep cream shade that applies beautifully in one easy coat. Add to that, it dries incredibly quickly as well.
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Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy in Orbit - no flash
When you apply the flakie top coat over the base, you get a gorgeous combo. The flakes flash shades of blue, green and purple and have a real depth to them. I love the overall effect! The flakes are a bit larger that other flakies I've used, and you do have to take a bit of care to ensure all the edges are flat on the nail because of the size, but a thick top coat will remedy that. The flakie coat is, overall, quite easy to apply. I didn't have to fish around to get the flakes onto the brush, and they easily transferred to the nail from it.
Overall, I am really impressed with this duo. I will definitely try out a few other shades when I see these in store. Have you tried any of the Moon Candy polishes? What do you think of flakie polishes? Yay or Nay?
