OPI Infinite Shine Gel Effects Lacquer System is a new line of gel shades which don’t need an LED light curing system or any soak-off removal to get them off.
They are applied using a three-step system: first, apply Infinite Shine Primer (Step 1) to prevent staining and increase lacquer durability. Next, select one of 30 shades (Step 2) and paint two thin, even coats for richly-pigmented, vivid color. Finally, finish with Infinite Shine Gloss (Step 3), which features a state-of-the-art gel polymer formula that cures in natural light. Then you can remove them using whatever nail polish remover you choose. They claim to last up to 10 days, which for me would be a miracle!
All my swatches were done using the 3-step method they recommend. I didn’t have any issues with the formula and they all covered with just two coats. Many of my brushes were screwy though, which was disappointing.
Maintaining My Sand-ity
Maintaining My Sand-ity is a light sand creme.
Set in Stone
Set in Stone is a deep mushroom taupe creme.
Endurance Race to the Finish
Endurance Race to the Finish is an intense tangerine creme.
From Here to Eternity
From Here to Eternity is a bright pink creme.
No Stopping Me Now
No Stopping Me Now is a bright orange creme.
Raisin’ the Bar
Raisin’ the Bar is a deep red creme.
I found these to be self-leveling and very pigmented. Using the three-step method they are super shiny and smooth looking. So I decided to give these a wear test which normally I don’t do because nothing lasts long on me. They claim to last up to 10 days. They lasted the typical 48 hours on me before showing wear. I wasn’t really surprised because that’s standard for me no matter the brand or method I use.
These are available now at salons, including Beauty Brands, beautybrands.com, Chatters, Dillard’s, Regis, ULTA and ulta.com for $12.50 each.
Are you going to try this line out and see how long it lasts on you?
-Kelly
Note: Not cruelty free
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Seems like a new way to introduce higher price points.
Perhaps this is the new wave of the future for nail polish. Butter London also just came out with their 10x Patent Shine and I think Dior did the same to their lineup a while back.
Were they easy to remove using your usual polish remover?
I’m tempted to try these using my normal base coat and top coat, and see if that affects the wear time (I’m cheap).
Yep they remove just like any nail polish does.
I’d be curious, only for Set in Stone – I love that color! Are they all exclusive colors for the new line?
I think these are all part of the normal color range.
I bought 8 like 4 months ago. They’re very pigmented but like the Standard one coater nothing special, with the system last only 3 days. The Zoyas Pixidust and the OPI textures lasted me more than 5 days, with Orly Bonder and Top coated with Rock top coat (I hate the gritty feeling).
Also receive the email about Butter London patent 10x new varnishes. Ask the about the bc and tc to use via Instagram and they claim that you can use it without base and top coat, gimmicks maybe..
Raisin the Bar and From Here to Eternity are very nice.
I’m tempted to try this, but I don’t know if I have the patience. I am a wear n go kinda person. đŸ˜›
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I have had amazing results with these, so much better than I thought I would have. I get some tip wear by the 2nd or 3rd day but nothing that bothers me so much I’d take the polish off. I have gone Sunday to Sunday without a chip or super noticeable tip wear. That was with the coal one (can’t remember the name) and the Set in Stone. I’m on my third color now (She Went On and On) and I’ll see how this one goes bc it’s a lighter, brighter color. I love changing my polish a lot but I’m back in school so if I can last the week I am PSYCHED. I use my Ulta coupons so it comes down to the price of a regular polish. I’m a fan so far!
I like the colors, but I’m getting tired of companies claiming something is “just like gel but without the light.” (and then charging way more for them) No, no they’re not.
I’ve got to remember to uncheck comment luv. I don’t have a blog lol
I just got a 10 pack press sample from OPI and Preen.me yesterday that OPI seems to be pushing pretty hard. Which means either they really plan on running with this or sales are low lol Or maybe I’m reading into it! The colors are very pretty, I only opened a couple and those brushes were ok, fingers crossed. But I felt like they smelled a lot stronger than the normal OPI? Not a big deal to me. How was dry time? I’m so spoiled with fast dry top coats I can’t handle waiting for my polish to dry anymore hahaha!
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The colors are nice. A little pricey but I think I might give it a try. I’ve been really excited about the different brands coming out with gel type polishes.
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Nice to see a gel style range with a good colour range, although its a bit on the pricey side. I’ve not really dabbled much with gel style nails, although I have just tried the new Essence ones, and I got five days out of them which was a shock – but with a hint of tip wear.
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I really like the look of Maintaining My Sand-ity đŸ˜€
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I love all the swatches, but OPI has not been a cruelty free brand for some time now since they were bought out by Coty which tests on animals and now OPI is sold directly in China where it’s required by law to test on animals. Just thought I ought to let you know. Thanks!
I know they are owned by Coty but wasn’t aware they are selling in China. I will check into that thanks.