Illamasqua Pink Raindrops

Happy Friday everyone!!!!

I've been busy this week getting all my pictures and files sorted on my new Mac so I'm sorted to do some more posting from now on.

I also got the Duri Rejuvacote I ordered and I'm loving it so far. I'll be updating with how I'm getting on with it but at the moment my nails are feeling great, I'm really looking forward to Wednesday because clinics stop for a few weeks over Easter and I'll be able to wear polish every day, well for a little while at least. I have SO much to show you.... I just need some sunshine and some time!

OK, well today I have something exciting. Illamasqua's new Pink Raindrops. I'm sure I don't need to tell you about the hype surrounding Illamasqua Raindrops, the grey jelly with flakes (blog post here) which was re-released a few weeks ago? Well, Illamasqua have obviously been paying attention to what we like because they released this pink version when they hit 10,000 likes on Facebook. Of course, I had to order it immediately.

And here it is.

For these swatches I used 2 coats of Pink Raindrops and a coat of HK Girl topcoat. I would say that the formula on the pink version is quite different to the original grey, it is actually almost opaque in one coat where as the grey version is very jelly like and needs at least 3 coats. I was a bit disappointed it wasn't a jelly because, going on the original Raindrops I thought it would be and that's what i was looking forward to but the formula is good and if you don't like doing multiple coats then you'll probably really like this one.

So, what do I think? I like it but I don't know if I love it.... yes it's pretty but it's maybe a little too subtle for me most of the time, I'd say it would be very wedding or work appropriate though, or just great if you want something pretty and girly without lots of colour and bling. Myself, I'm resisting putting a glitter over the top and just trying to enjoy those little flakies. It does have a little hint of iridescence which doesn't show in these pictures but you can see in it real life and in the bottle, if we had some sunshine it would be more easily visible, oh well, just another excuse to wear it another day!

What do you think??

Tiny flakies!!

Can you see that iridescence? It does show on the nail a little to give the polish a little glow.

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Illamasqua Raindrops

Finally a post!!

Sorry I've been MIA, I've been away on a work trip to Chicago and then a little vacation in California to see family, I meant to organise some sceduled posts but time flew by and you know how it is.....

Anyway, I have had a nice little break and I have a TON of things to show you now I'm back. While I was away I totally meant to take pictures of my nails so I could post them when I got back, but you know what happened? I didn't take any pictures and I hardly had enough time to change my polish at all, it was kinda nice to have a little rest and just polish my nails for me without worrying about having to be perfect. Anyway, enough of that.... I've nubbinised my nails as one had a split so today I'm going to show you something I wore before going away, yes it is the infamous Illamasqua Raindrops!

I've been really on the fence about this polish. To be honest before it's re-release it really wasn't on my radar at all but as usual the hype made me want it. I went to Selfridges to check it out but they were sold out and by luck I got to borrow it from a dear polish friend and she allowed me to swatch it.

Illamasqua Raindrops is a pale grey jelly with tiny flakies, for this swatch I did 3 coats topped with a layer of HK girl. So, do I like it? Yes, it's very soft and delicate without being boring, do I love it? No, probably not, if it weren't for all the hype I probably would have overlooked it to be honest.

One thing I am excited for is the release of Illamasqua Pink Raindrops which should be happening very soon, now that I believe will be stunning. Make sure you keep an eye out on the Illamasqua facebook page for updates.

I'll be back on the weekend to hopefully show you some things from my recent USA Haul, until then, enjoy!

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