Sunday, 3 March 2013

Illamasqua Kink


This is a quick post for Vicky from Boombastic Nails!! Vicky, you mentioned that you were not sure how Illamasqua Kink looks and I omitted taking pictures when I swatched KBShimmer Get Clover It. So here comes Illamasqua Kink:



The above picture is taken indoors, the below photo outdoors in the sun


I applied two smooth coats of Illamasqua Kink over Essence XXL Nail Thickener. Kink was one of three rubber finish polishes that were released in the winter of 2011/2012 as part of the Collection "Theatre of the Nameless". The consistency is on the thin side but very pigmented and easy to apply. The polish has a selflevelling quality and two coats are all there is needed to achieve this opaque look. 

If I wear any of the rubber finish polishes during the day, I apply one coat of Orly Matte Top. This Top Coat does not dry really matte like Essie Matte About You but leaves a silky finish, resembling the intended rubber finish. According to my experience the rubber finish polishes from the Theatre of the Nameless Collections don't wear particularly well without Top Coat.

Liesl, I hope this helped :-)

Please do not hesitate if you want to see a particular polish swatched, I will try to accommodate your wishes in reasonable time.

I look forward to reading your comments - thanks for visiting!!!
Christine


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11 comments:

  1. Unknown3 March 2013 at 18:31

    Kink is a lovely shade but I don't own it. But it looks pretty on ya :)

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    1. Polished Marvels3 March 2013 at 18:44

      Hi Vicky - ehem, this post was intended for you, not Liesl. So sorry to have mixed it up, I should have checked back - consider me ashamed, embarrassed, blushing furiously :-S. I of course corrected it instantly upon reading your comment!! Please apologize and thank you xxx

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    2. Unknown3 March 2013 at 18:49

      lol don't worry Christine :) Thank you so much anyway :)

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  2. My Nail Polish Online3 March 2013 at 22:10

    It's a lovely shade of green!

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    1. Polished Marvels4 March 2013 at 08:45

      Thank you Ina, to me it is the "pure" dark green if you know what I mean ;-)!!! <3

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  3. Liz4 March 2013 at 00:52

    What a gorgeous green! Looks great on you. :)

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  4. Liesl4 March 2013 at 01:17

    I love this shade! It reminds me of my very first Butter London, British Racing Green. BRG has some really subtle shimmers in it, though. I think the Illa rubberized finishes are so neat looking and good on you for finding a topcoat that actually works with them, because I've heard the same things about longevity. Hope you're having a lovely weekend, sis ♥

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    1. Polished Marvels4 March 2013 at 08:51

      Hi sis, hope you had a lovely weekend too - mine was perfect!!! Not that we had anything exiting, it was just fun and lazy ;-)!!! BRG is one of those BL shades I am ogling since a long time ;-)!!! I love it and BL has mastered to add shimmer that does wether dominate nor drown, ok gonna ogle it some more :-)!! Orly Matte Top Coat is really neat to achieve rubber finish on any cream but it really only looks good on plain creams due to its own silky shine- have a great start into the new week xxx

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  5. Yun, The Polish Hideout4 March 2013 at 04:00

    What a gorgeous green... so rich and luscious! :-)

    ~ Yun

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    1. Polished Marvels4 March 2013 at 08:52

      Thank you Yun - I forgot totally about how beautiful it is ;-) - Christine

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