Happy Friday!
Today I have the Splash Collection by Models Own to show you:
This collection consists of five sheer shades with flakies 😀 You all know I’m a huge fan of flakies, so I was very excited when this collection came out. Honestly, the formula of these is not a pleasure to work with. It’s kind off thick and gloopy. The flakies are stubborn and have a tendency to stick out, even with a generous coat of top coat. Also, the base colors seem so pretty, but are extremely sheer on there own.
That said, on to the swatches!
My camera couldn’t get Pink Paradise captured as how it looks in real life. Here it looks like there are small strips of glitter in the formula, but they just aren’t there. Also, it looks like I’ve done a gradient on the nails of my ring finger and pinky. Look at the difference in color! Sorry guys! Check out Eeeek!’s swatch here for a more color accurate pic.
This is one coat over Kiss Me On My Tulips by OPI.
This is one coat of Aqua Splash over Pool girl by ANNY:
Mermaid Tears is my favorite from these five. I think that’s because of the purple/teal blue shifting flakies. Shown here is one coat over Snow revolution by ANNY:
And here is one coat of Golden Shore over A Roll In The Hague by OPI:
Last but not least Red Sea, shown here over Woman in red by ANNY:
Overall, I’m a bit disappointed by this collection. I like the color shifting flakies, don’t get me wrong. It’s just that I feel like the formulation of these is a big bummer 😦 Maybe I’m spoiled by Nfu Oh’s fantastic flakies. So, I think I’ll stick to them 😉
How do you feel about these? Have you tried them?
You can buy them online at the Models Own website for £5.00 each or £20.00 for the entire collection. They ship internationally!
I really like Aqua Splash! I actually don’t think I have a single polish in that shade.
😀 Thanks!
They are very pretty, but I can see why you are disappointed. The glitter isn’t nearly dense enough (and who wants to layer coat after coat — then wait for them to set — to get a nicely layered look?)
That’s exactly my point 😉
Aghhh you’re killing me with all of these gorgeous Models Own polishes that I have to get 😀
😀 lol!
Super pretty !!! 🙂 Maar om ze allemaal te hebben nee haha
lol! Tja, als ik van een collectie een aantal leuk vind, dan wil ik ze gewoon allemaal. Ben en blijf een verzamelaar 😀 haha
What a shame the formula isn’t great! They do look stunning in the bottles though. Mermaid Tears photographed beautifully! 🙂
Ra ♥
They really are! And yeah, Mermaid Tears is my fave 😀
I really like Mermaid Tears, but alas, every time I try a flakie it turns out awful. To be honest, I just don’t even look at them anymore! But you have great swatches 😉
Ohhh there are some great flakies going around for sure. You just need to find them 😉 Nfu Oh for example has stunning flakies and they apply flawless 😀
And thanks so much!
I didn’t know flakies could be hard to apply until you and Eeeek showed us! I only have a couple flakies- but they are just fine. What gives? Oh well.
The mermaid/purple combo looks smashing though 🙂
Yeah, didn’t knew either until I tried these 😦
Don’t know what it it, but I know for a fact that Nfu Oh and Zoya have some amazing flakies 😀
If I remember correctly you have a Zoya right? That’s so pretty!
Yup- I have zoya chloe (which is one of your lemmings I think:) ) and I just got an Essie one on clearance for $2.00!! I was in shock when I saw it so cheap at the pharmacy. MINE!!
They are usually $10.00 !
Yes it is!
And omg seriously! That’s what I call an amazing deal. You go girl!
I’ve got Aqua Splash and Red Sea coming my way although I read everywhere that they weren’t as great as they looked – still couldn’t resist but at least I didn’t get the whole set. Apparently Red Sea isn’t quite as clear a base as the others? Well, I’ll see for myself! They do look lovely…
That’s right! Red Sea is, apart from the others, the only one that seem to have a more colored base 😀 I really hope you’re going to enjoy them. I think it’s just a matter of figuring out which amount of polish is right enough to get a nice finish 😉
You hard working girl:)!! how many collections do you own ??
Well done 🙂
Oh thanks love! 😀 I’ve been busy indeed! I have four complete collections by Models Own. I really can’t tell how much collections there are in my complete stash… 622 polishes to date in total and counting 😀
Oh and I just saw that ANNY is coming soon with another new collection which is in one word FANTASTIC, I just know it!
Oh, you swatched to collections in one, clever gorl <3<3 ❤
ou are a hard hard worker 🙂
Well done 🙂
I am addicted to your blog! Seriously… you have me coming back every week to check for your polish photo samples! Thanks for sharing the great deals and polishes
Oh my… you made me blush! I’m so flattered! Thanks for your kind words 🙂 I’m sharing my thoughts with pleasure 😀
Zien er heel mooi uit! Jammer dat ze toch tegenvielen.
Ze zijn prachtig, maar de kwaliteit is inderdaad een beetje jammer!
They look really pretty!!
Thanks! 😀
You made these look so pretty, it’s disappointing to hear they’re so difficult. Probably going to be a miss for me, so thanks for the honest review!
Well, thank you!
I really don’t want my readers to buy stuff based on a dishonest review after which they find something to be a major disappointment 😉
Wow 🙂 Amazing colors 🙂 Can you tell me, where can I buy them online, and what is the price? 😀
Whoops forgot to mention that! Gonna add it right away!
😀 I got them online here: https://www.modelsownit.com/
They’re £ 5.00 each, but you can buy the whole set for £ 20.00 🙂