Monday, May 8, 2023

Manicure Monday: OPI in Alpine Snow

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is bought with my money. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.

Sorry I have not blogged in awhile. A lot has happened including getting Covid. Getting Covid myself wasn't hard, but trying to get over it while a family member is hospitalized was hard. Things are better and hopefully, I am back to blogging for good.

For this post, it is a repeat of OPI in Alpine Snow that I reviewed in July 2016.
This is OPI in Alpine Snow. Since I did a thorough review of OPI in Next Stop...The Bikini Zone, I will base this on that.
Here's a closer look at the color. The website describes it as "fresh, crisp white, perfect for French-look tips." I definitely agree with the description.
Here's a closer look at the brush. I compare other brushes to OPI. I think OPI brushes are the most universal.
I applied Essie Strong Start Base Coat, two coats of OPI in Alpine Snow, and topped all the nails with Orly In A Snap Quick-Dry Topcoat.

Now for my overall opinion... First of all, the brush is wide enough to do three strokes and move onto the next nail. It does not have a curve tip. I prefer curve tips because I am not the best at painting. If you are good, this is a good brush. Secondly, the packaging is universal or at least to me. With that said, it's well-made and sturdy. It's made out of glass. The top is also sturdy.  I can feel a tight seal when I open and close the top. I cannot see it open or break unless you are rough with the packaging. For this reason, it's travel-friendly. It's easy to throw in your purse, bag, and even your pocket. It's also easy to hold with one hand. Third, the consistency is in-between medium to thick. It's a little thicker than I like. I cannot remember if it was that way when I first purchased this product or it got thicker with years. Since it's thicker than usual, I have a tendency to paint faster. It's all mental. You can take your time with painting but I just go faster. With that said, it's easy to use. It goes on smoothly, and there are no streaking and bubbles. Fourth, it's a gorgeous white and great for all year round. Would I say the color is unique? No, you can find it in other brands. Pigmentation-wise it's up there. Two coats were good enough for my skin tone. Lastly, I did not see shrinkage whatsoever. I did see chipping on the tips the next day. I saw small and big chippings. I am glad I got to try this product. I wouldn't buy it in the future. I think I have seen other whites with better quality.

Would repurchase: No.
Rating:  3/5 Tobey's Paws


Other OPI polishes reviewed/swatch:

Brazil Collection 2014
Hello Kitty by OPI Collection 2016
Let's Be Friends!
Look at My Bow!
Hello Kitty Collection 2019
Mexico Collection 2020
New Orleans Collection 2016
Got Myself in a Jam-balaya
Scotland Collection 2019
The Nutcracker Collection 2018
Dreams Need Clara-fication
Lavendare to Find Courage
Tokyo Collection 2019
Tempura-ture is Rising!
Washington DC Collection 2016
"Liv" in the Gray

Liquid Sand
Bond Girls Collection 2013
Honey Ryder
Jinx
Pussy Galore
Solitaire
Tiffany Case
Vesper
Brazil Collection 2014
I'm Brazil Nuts Over You
Samba-dy Loves Purple
What's a Little Rain Forest?
You're so Flippy Floppy
Couture de Minnie Collection 2013 (Minnie Mouse)
Mariah Carey Collection 2012
The Impossible
Mariah Carey Holiday Collection 2013
Mexico Collection 2020

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is bought with my money. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.
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