I've come to believe the reason OPI is doing these types of collections where there are at least two variations of the same color is so that people with different undertones to their skin will find a flattering version of that color. Hence a blue red and an orange red, a warm pink and a cool pink, etc.
🧐I wonder if they’re striving to provide a particular shade for darker and lighter skin. Each shade gives the same general effect but in a shade that better flatters a certain skin tone range. So the collection is really just 6/7 colors which I think serves the general population well.
xandria20 I was thinking the same exact thing. I am a nail polish addict, with darker skin. I appreciate OPI, putting this Collection together. I want to see more collections put out just like this in the future.💅🏿
Call me crazy but I actually really liked this collection. There wasn't a single color that I was like, "Eww I hate that!" Gracias for the review mamacita XOXOXO
Jessika The Polished Queen Same here I wasn’t feeling it by the pics I’ve seen but seeing them swatches I really like them! I looove My Solar Clock is Ticking!
So warm and cozy for fall! Although I liked last year's Iceland collection better, I appreciate that they went for something different this year. I also love that the reds are different from what we see in a typical OPI collection.
I thought I was gonna hate this collection but in my head, I was like, I can see myself wearing these colors for fall because they’re all warm tone colors. Perfect for fall.
I really wish they would have a green in this collection. Green is my favourite colour and I think every collection should have at least one green in them :)
I don't wanna think about fall right now cause after comes winter and we had one of the worst winters last year, I hate the winter anyway some of these colors are nice
Seven wonders is similar to you've got that Glasgow!! I haven't worn a red ever since I got that beautiful grey purple ashy you can keep it on for months
The colors are really off, I'm wearing Alpaca my Bags right now and it's at least two tones darker than on the video. The OPI official preview makes it look even lighter. So weird.
Even though the colors were pretty basic I really enjoy this collection. In my collection I mostly have dark colors or oranges, so the alpaca, llama and the beiges are really interesting to me. Only thing is that one OPI polish costs 18 dollars in Sweden...
Brilliant review and collection...what was different with yours was showing the dupes but you didnt leave them up long enough for us to read through and see what was what...hope this helps for if you do that next time.
I don’t think I’ve ever picked up a whole collection from OPI, but considering how proud and excited I am of them for doing a Latin American country that may not be as well know as others, I’m pretty much sold on the location alone. In terms of variety... yeah, not much. Nothing seems to top the Iceland collection though. I felt a lot of these colors were spring though.. it’s like 75% spring with like 2 reds and then actual fall colors. Kinda disappointed in that front but I’ll support regardless. Thanks again for your honest and lovely reviews!
One of the 3 Ulta exclusive shades is actually a really pretty green so if you’re able to pick up the Ulta exclusives I’d love to see a short little update video!
Thanks for this review! I liked Alpaca My Bags, Just Be-Cusco and Yes My Condor Can-Do best, but overall was hoping for a more exciting fall collection from OPI. Especially with a polish named Somewhere Over The Rainbow Mountains, they could have done something really fun with holo, or at least shimmer. 🙄 Oh well.
Seems so early for fall! Wow! Lols could you do side by side bottle shots of the similar colors in the future? It would help me at least get more of a sense of how they compare to each other?
If somebody is intetested. I just had Essie exoressie notifications on and switched to opi como se lama and those are rrally sooo similar. I had bo idea that this is sich a brownisch red. If you have one or the other,you dont really need both. . The opi has more shine and depth tough.
I love your live applications and dupes. Anytime I see a new collection come out I hurry and go here to see if you made a video yet. However, I was wondering if you could go back to using the clear nail display or back to the black background because the white is making the colors appear darker than what is on your hand and in the bottle
Hi Phoebe, Love your videos, especially the comparisons, that's a lot of work! Do you have any idea of a dupe for Ayahuasca Made Me Do It? I don't have a lot of greens but I love that color for some reason and I never could find it, even in ULTA. Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!!
Fall nail polish is out already omg I thought we just got the summer collection. I'm a little disappointed that there is no sparkly colors. There was nothing that really wowed me. But I'm happy you found lilac color you love. But nothing for me. Oh well wait for winter collection. Do you know why they just did fall collection when last year it was both?
Is Don't Toot My Flute different enough from Zoya Abby that I can justify buying it for the name? I've been playing flute for like 10 years so I'm struggling rn LOL
Hello everyone, I'm looking for opi andean culture club. I can not get it in my country. Does anyone know how I can get my hands on it? (I tried eBay can't find it there ether)
"Grandma kissed a Gaucho" Me: grandma! How could you! Very un-patriotic! Kissing argentinians here and there! Grandma: relax child, he was uruguayian. Me: in that case, I aprove.
First time I watched you live swatch. I did not like it. Here's why. The Way you hold your hand it looks like your nail has dents in it. Like two spots that look like little valley. Every Time you paint these spots show up really bad. It is a distraction
Kevin Mebruer it's almost impossible not to have those dent marks. They are caused by the lights hitting the shiny polish. The only way it wouldn't do that is use a matte Topcoat. But then that would alter what the polishes are supposed to look like. And you definitely can't swatch without overhead lighting.
The Way you hold your finger when you swatch colors makes it look like two craters in middle of your nail. Have mentioned this to you before. I know it is such a little thing to complain about. But it drives me nuts. Won't be watching any more of your swatches. Sorry.
I've come to believe the reason OPI is doing these types of collections where there are at least two variations of the same color is so that people with different undertones to their skin will find a flattering version of that color. Hence a blue red and an orange red, a warm pink and a cool pink, etc.
I’m absolutely in love with My Solar Clock is Ticking!! It’s gorgeous!! 😻
I love these pastel dusty shades at the moment. I think Opi has done amazing this time.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us the live application and comparisons. I can't imagine how long this takes!
I really like the new edit, of dupes in the middle and not the end. I pause anyway. Except like already said - in this one they all look super dark.
This is my favorite OPI collection in years. Beautifully curated 💅
🧐I wonder if they’re striving to provide a particular shade for darker and lighter skin. Each shade gives the same general effect but in a shade that better flatters a certain skin tone range. So the collection is really just 6/7 colors which I think serves the general population well.
xandria20 very good point/observation
xandria20 I was thinking the same exact thing. I am a nail polish addict, with darker skin. I appreciate OPI, putting this Collection together. I want to see more collections put out just like this in the future.💅🏿
This seems to be their new thing.
For a long time, their collections were 6 nude/light/subdued shades and 6 brighter/bolder shades.
OMG Im so excited!! Im peruvian 😍😍😍😍
Call me crazy but I actually really liked this collection. There wasn't a single color that I was like, "Eww I hate that!" Gracias for the review mamacita XOXOXO
Jessika The Polished Queen Same here I wasn’t feeling it by the pics I’ve seen but seeing them swatches I really like them! I looove My Solar Clock is Ticking!
PrissyNPolish Me, too! That is a unique one for me.
Love your swatch comparisons. Really saves me from buying dupes of shades that I already own. Thank you, Phoebe!!
Woo hoo!! A new collection. Was tired of seeing the same ones.
So warm and cozy for fall! Although I liked last year's Iceland collection better, I appreciate that they went for something different this year. I also love that the reds are different from what we see in a typical OPI collection.
I thought I was gonna hate this collection but in my head, I was like, I can see myself wearing these colors for fall because they’re all warm tone colors. Perfect for fall.
I really wish they would have a green in this collection. Green is my favourite colour and I think every collection should have at least one green in them :)
Very pretty collection, thank you for swatches 💕💕👒
I don't wanna think about fall right now cause after comes winter and we had one of the worst winters last year, I hate the winter anyway some of these colors are nice
OPI has been doing this 2 similar shades in the same collection for a while now. I see them as warm and cool undertones, so I don't actually mind.
I actually really like this collection!
Loving "Don't Toot My Flute" :) Great job Phoebs!
They way you describe these colors makes me want to get them. 👍🏼
I need all of those pale neutrals, OPI makes a darn good neutral.
Seven wonders is similar to you've got that Glasgow!! I haven't worn a red ever since I got that beautiful grey purple ashy you can keep it on for months
My Solar Clock Is Ticking 😍❤️
Yes I have polish emotions! Lol great review😊
I can't get into a fall collection with no orange or brown or marigold yellow...just saying. But the blue/gray was nice.
My Solar Clock is so pretty!
Nice collection...just wondering why your swatch stick comparison photos are so super dark?
Natasha Dankovich I noticed this also. Glad I wasn’t the only one.
Jessica Merritt yeah I love the comparison idea but it doesn’t really help because the colors are so off :/
Yesss the swatch sticks look wayyy different :/
The colors are really off, I'm wearing Alpaca my Bags right now and it's at least two tones darker than on the video. The OPI official preview makes it look even lighter. So weird.
You get them so quickly! I’m still waiting for them to release the pop culture collection in the UK! Great review as always!
Even though the colors were pretty basic I really enjoy this collection. In my collection I mostly have dark colors or oranges, so the alpaca, llama and the beiges are really interesting to me. Only thing is that one OPI polish costs 18 dollars in Sweden...
I understand the lighter and darker version of the same color. It is for various skin tones.
Brilliant review and collection...what was different with yours was showing the dupes but you didnt leave them up long enough for us to read through and see what was what...hope this helps for if you do that next time.
I don’t think I’ve ever picked up a whole collection from OPI, but considering how proud and excited I am of them for doing a Latin American country that may not be as well know as others, I’m pretty much sold on the location alone. In terms of variety... yeah, not much. Nothing seems to top the Iceland collection though. I felt a lot of these colors were spring though.. it’s like 75% spring with like 2 reds and then actual fall colors. Kinda disappointed in that front but I’ll support regardless. Thanks again for your honest and lovely reviews!
One of the 3 Ulta exclusive shades is actually a really pretty green so if you’re able to pick up the Ulta exclusives I’d love to see a short little update video!
OPI does the best reds!!
My Solar clock is ticking...for sure
Thanks for this review! I liked Alpaca My Bags, Just Be-Cusco and Yes My Condor Can-Do best, but overall was hoping for a more exciting fall collection from OPI. Especially with a polish named Somewhere Over The Rainbow Mountains, they could have done something really fun with holo, or at least shimmer. 🙄 Oh well.
stephanie it seems they’re focusing more on filling giant color walls at salons than satisfy their fans.
Seems so early for fall! Wow! Lols could you do side by side bottle shots of the similar colors in the future? It would help me at least get more of a sense of how they compare to each other?
Hi Phoebe, I think it'll be better if you put in more polishes for comparisons (even the ones that look close to the polish)
wahhh I really love the purples!
I normally don't wear creams. I think they are plain boring. BUT... I love all the autumn colors in that collection! I would totaly wear them!
Thanks for another great swatch video!!!
Wow was not expecting your review already YAY
Love the comparisons :)
If somebody is intetested. I just had Essie exoressie notifications on and switched to opi como se lama and those are rrally sooo similar. I had bo idea that this is sich a brownisch red. If you have one or the other,you dont really need both. . The opi has more shine and depth tough.
I love your live applications and dupes. Anytime I see a new collection come out I hurry and go here to see if you made a video yet. However, I was wondering if you could go back to using the clear nail display or back to the black background because the white is making the colors appear darker than what is on your hand and in the bottle
i love machu peach-u!!!
Hi Phoebe, Love your videos, especially the comparisons, that's a lot of work! Do you have any idea of a dupe for Ayahuasca Made Me Do It? I don't have a lot of greens but I love that color for some reason and I never could find it, even in ULTA. Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!!
What was on your nails please? Was it one of this collection?
Fall nail polish is out already omg I thought we just got the summer collection. I'm a little disappointed that there is no sparkly colors. There was nothing that really wowed me. But I'm happy you found lilac color you love. But nothing for me. Oh well wait for winter collection. Do you know why they just did fall collection when last year it was both?
Is Don't Toot My Flute different enough from Zoya Abby that I can justify buying it for the name? I've been playing flute for like 10 years so I'm struggling rn LOL
Haroula G I mean I think you should totally get it for the name alone! If it were called don’t toot my clarinet I’d get it!! Lol
I'm getting it for the name...lol. Can't resist, since I've been playing since 1984!
Hey Phoebe...I'm a new subscriber of your channel. Why did you stop doing those awesome monthly vlogs and tag videos ?
Do you have to be licensed to purchase from that website ?
Does anyone know where I can get Ayahuasca Made Me Do It? I checked Ulta website and don't see it anywhere........thanks
Nice! Question: how do you think “Como se llama?” compares to Sinful Colors brick-red “Rorange”?
Or “I Love YouJust B-Cusco”
Hello everyone, I'm looking for opi andean culture club. I can not get it in my country. Does anyone know how I can get my hands on it? (I tried eBay can't find it there ether)
Not really wowed by this collection
very nice
Funny names in this collection. Haha
Also is Seven Wonders of OPI close to OPI Dont Bossa Nova me around or Essie Go Go Geisha? thank you
"Grandma kissed a Gaucho"
Me: grandma! How could you! Very un-patriotic! Kissing argentinians here and there!
Grandma: relax child, he was uruguayian.
Me: in that case, I aprove.
how about the 3 ulta exclusive shades? anyone tried them?
Anyone know a dupe of Auahuasca Made Me Do It? it is nowhere to be found and for some reason I Have to have that color! LOLOL
Awesome
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Please please SLOW DOWN! 😭😭😭 I had to rewind so many times and I found that irritating! Please SLOW DOWN! ❤️
And I wonder why in this review she's not saying "Indies are better, I would recommend you to buy Indies instead" 😂
They’re pretty, but they don’t feel like Fall.
The first one surely a fall color the rest not at all 😏
First time I watched you live swatch. I did not like it. Here's why. The Way you hold your hand it looks like your nail has dents in it. Like two spots that look like little valley. Every Time you paint these spots show up really bad. It is a distraction
Kevin Mebruer it's almost impossible not to have those dent marks. They are caused by the lights hitting the shiny polish. The only way it wouldn't do that is use a matte Topcoat. But then that would alter what the polishes are supposed to look like. And you definitely can't swatch without overhead lighting.
The Way you hold your finger when you swatch colors makes it look like two craters in middle of your nail. Have mentioned this to you before. I know it is such a little thing to complain about. But it drives me nuts.
Won't be watching any more of your swatches. Sorry.