Designer Series – DS Royal

3 Reviews

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   lovesickHawk7

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   I probably would buy again since this color has got me wanting it forever. I may use it up too since I’m using so many coats, LOL!

   THE COLOR… this is the only one of the next generation (Dazzle, Royal Sensation and Perfection) of the OPI Designer Series. The first generation were known for holographic colors. This generation will be known for duotoned microglitter. This is the only “wacky” color of the lot of 4. The other 3 are pinks.

   The base color is a soft violet-purple sheer, darker than violet but not as dark as purple. Yes, this color will look like crap for the first two coats and it’s just very watery thin. I am sure you could probably leave the cap off a day and get the formula thicker, but I think that would mess with the dispersion of the microglitter. Just get prepared for 4 coats. (I wouldn’t layer it over black, that would cheapen the gorgeous color IMHO).

   The microglitter inside the vehicle is a bright pale blue, very bright and very cool. The microglitter color is just gorgeous, and not really common in nail colors. I find it to be so captivating that I really think it’s worth the price to have this although I did get on sale at Transdesign. The lovely sheer violet purple really compliments this shade and I think the OPI artists knew what they were doing by pairing these two colors, even the sheerness. Not every color has to be opaque, isn’t it kinda classy to have 4 thin coats (in so you get to see the progression of the color).

   THE APPLICATION… was very thin. I felt the consistency was watery and streaky, but after the second coat I felt I was onto something. I think the thinness of this color adds to the luminous bits of blue shimmer. I am not complaining because at the third I could have stopped but the color wasn’t as intense as I liked. Seriously I am a fan of the application even though the polish “seemed” thin. I think the designers did this on purpose, and I’m glad they did.

   See my review for SH NP Garnet Lapis also, these colors share some things in common. I am very happy with this shade, I recommend it if you are pleased with the sound of this review, try getting it online and see what you think. PM me for a pic (or I’m sure there are plenty on Makeup Alley!)

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   sugaryCurlew4

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   This is a gorgeous purple with periwinkle sparkles.. almost the texture of a fine dust. 3 coats gave me the best color and it didn’t take too long to dry. I LOVE this color and quality.

   Only downside? Retail stores sell Designer Series NP for $12.50 each!! I paid it and it was worth it.. but try to get them online for like $7-8 if you can. PIC available!! Message me.

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   mellowDunbird8

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   I have mixed feelings about this nail polish, and were I allowed to give half stars, I would have marked this polish a 3.5. But since I can’t, I’m giving it a 4 since I like it too much when it’s on to give it a 3.

   Royal is a really pretty, cool-toned purple with plenty of bright blue sparkles (not glitter! sparkles, they’re too fine to be called glitter IMO) dispersed evenly throughout. At different angles and light this polish looks indigo, a true royal purple and a pinky violet. Very pretty and chic looking.

   However, this polish is so sheer, it took me at least 4 coats to get the color I wanted out of it. One coat is a nearly transparent purple with blue sparkles, and I have to keep layering to get the deep color I want. This is a problem for me as I’m slightly klutzy when it comes to wet nails and application, so every extra coat I need to apply makes it more likely that I’m going to smudge one of my fingers so badly I have to start over. Plus more polish=more time needed to dry and that drives me crazy. So basically while this nail polish is pretty enough for me to want to wear daily, the required time to put it on means it’s something I can only break out for special occasions. Which sucks a lot.