Now here’s something you don’t see often on here – a polish that’s close to my skin tone!
And…there’s a reason for that. As ridiculous as it sounds, these kind of shades intimidate me. I have no problem wearing loud and crazy manicures, but a soft and demure one like this makes me very self-conscious. (I feel like my nails are flashing you!) 😉
But I love trying new nail polishes because you never know when you’ll land a surprise winner.
This nail polish is OPI A Butterfly Moment from the Mariah Carey by OPI Collection, which will be in stores January 2013. It’s one of the Studio Shades.
P.S. Please excuse the indentations on my pinkie. I think it happened when I accidentally hit my hand on the bathroom door (owww!). I didn’t bother re-painting it because the imperfection didn’t bug me.
OPI A Butterfly Moment Pictures
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OPI A Butterfly Moment Swatches
All swatches have:
- CND Stickey Anchoring Base Coat
- 2 coats of A Butterfly Moment
- Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
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Claim: TRUSTED, but Note: There’s also a pink in this, so it’s not solely tan
√ Frosty tan nude
Key Notes
- Name: OPI A Butterfly Moment
- Collection: Mariah Carey by OPI Collection 2013
- Press Release: Click here to see the Mariah Carey by OPI Collection press release
- Colours Available in the Collection: Stay the Night, Get Your Number, Can’t Let Go, The Impossible, A Butterfly Moment, Sprung, Pink Yet Lavender & Anti-bleak
- Amount: 15 mL (0.5 fl. oz.)
- What I Paid: Nothing! (This was provided by PR.)
- Where to Buy: Trade Secrets & select spas & salons (Available in January 2013)
OPI A Butterfly Moment Review
Colour
This colour is delicate, pretty, and classy. It’s the kind of tan polish you could wear that would go with virtually anything in your wardrobe. It’s one of those colours that isn’t offensive. (Haha, my favourite polishes are ‘offensive’ ones – like scorching neons and hit-you-over-the-head greens!)
Probably a lot of people consider pinks and reds to be the ‘girly’ shades, but to me, I see these kind of soft neutrals to be the most girly.
This light-tan polish can look different depending on your skin tone. I have yellow/golden undertones, and for some reason, I noticed that it brought out the pink in the tan.
I like how delicate this looks, but I don’t think I have the right skin tone to pull it off. I think if you have a much-richer or much lighter skin tone than I do, it would look waaaay better. (My nails aren’t doing this polish justice!)
It was really neat to wear a polish that’s close to my skin tone – it created the illusion that my fingers were longer. (Haha, and my fingers are already really long and skinny, so I don’t really want to make them look longer…or they’ll resemble ET’s.)
I’m not used to seeing my nails like this. I felt like I needed to still polish my nails. Haha, they looked naked!
Finish
A Butterfly Moment by OPI has a shimmery finish with a touch of frostiness. The effect is a subtle golden sheen that makes your manicure look lively.
Sometimes neutrals like this can come off as very flat, but that’s not the case here.
Application & Formula
A Butterfly Moment by OPI went on as though it was a thick polish, but the formula itself was on the watery side. As long as you expect it, it’s easy to work with. You should only need 2 coats to fully cover your nails.
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Final Verdict: 7/10
Although this isn’t my favourite shade, I still thought it was interesting to sport a polish that was so close to my skin tone. I don’t have many shades like this, so it was a nice break from the lacquers I’m going to coin the ‘loud and proud’ ones. 😉
Do you wear ‘skin tone’ type nail polishes? What colour are you most comfortable sporting on your nails?
Before (ehm like 8 years ago) I only used nude or light pink shimmer. I bought them at HM for literally nothing and consumed bottle after bottle. Weird in my opinion now. Then I discovered e-shops and colors and now days I like bright colors the best, preferably in a nail art combined with black. 😀
I think it’s little because no one want a polish that hides the nails so much making the fingers look like pieces of skin sausages! ;D haha
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Hey Gelic’ nail art!
There are definitely more colourful options available to us these days, so it’s easy to experiment with the rainbow! 🙂 When I was in elementary school, seeing even a bright blue polish in a store was rare. Now when you go to the drugstore, there are tons of choices…and it makes you want them all. 😉
Hahahaha, now I can’t look at this manicure without thinking about skin sausages! Thanks! Hahaha!
not a shade that wil suit me , but i think is very chic
Hey Icequeen81!
Thanks! Have you tried the ‘Mannequin Hands’ look, or do you much rather prefer bold/dark hues?
This sure is not a color I could pull off. It’s too – something not sure what it is – that is not there. I do like soft pinks, nudes alike…but there just is something that looks off in this one I cannot put my words around. I could see Mariah wearing this one!
Hey beachgal!
It probably looks off because my skin tone isn’t the best to show off this polish. Finding the right shade is like finding the right foundation…but for your nails…hehe! I’m sure that other bloggers will be able to do this colour way more justice than I did!
Hrm. It’s… I don’t know. I can’t tell if I like this color or not. Maybe it’s the “Mariah Carey” part that’s bugging me… I just keep seeing the cover to “Glitter” in my head and expecting something different… maybe?! LOL
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Hey Lizzy!
Hahaha, you’re not a Mariah Carey fan! Yeah, it’s hard to get behind something if you dislike the artist. (I’m a Mariah Carey fan, so I’m biased that way.) 😉 However, I always try to provide honest reviews on the colour and formula.
When I read the press release I was like “Frosty nude?? YIKES.” But it actually doesn’t look so bad. It doesn’t have that frosty brushstroke finish. (Or your polishing skills are so amazing you made brushstrokes go away!) And I love that golden sheen! I don’t really gravitate towards any particular color group; I get color ‘cravings’ or ‘moods’, where suddenly I’ll feel like wearing a ton of soft shades. Or a ton of crazy glitters. Or a ton of super-saturated brights. Haha you get the picture 🙂 Do you think you’ll wear this one again?
Hey Jessica!
Yes, when I hear “frosty” used to describe a nail-polish’s finish, I tend to think of the older formula’s from my mother’s time! It’s such a shame because “frosty” will be enough to turn off a lot of nailphiles, when this polish actually is pretty. However, I don’t think I did it any justice with my skin tone, but this will look brilliant on others.
Hahahaha, nooooo! My polishing skills are just average, I think! There are definitely some brushstrokes, but maybe my camera was being lenient with me during the photo shoot. 😉 In person, I could see brushstrokes…and actually, maybe even my application is sub-par because whenever I apply these types of polishes, I tend to notice MORE brushstrokes than when other people wear them. I think it’s because I apply medium coats out of habit.
Hehe, but I WISH I could make all brushstrokes disappear. (No offence, brushstrokes, but…maybe you need to take a vacation or retire?) 😉
I like how you aren’t afraid to try all shades in the rainbow and many different finishes! It’s more fun that way, isn’t it?
Yes, I know I’ll be wearing this shade again, however, not solo. There have been some times when I’ve needed a polish close to my skin tone for nail art, and well, this one is the best so far I think!
I love this look! It’s so delicate and peachy and I think it looks so graceful on your hands! Could you imagine it in a lipstick? Thanks…gonna have to keep an eye out for this one 🙂
Hey Angela!
Thank you! It definitely made me feel like a proper lady! 😉 I’m used to having nails that look funkier.
Ohhh, as a lipstick, this would be a great everyday shade…or one to pair with a dark, smokey eye! Good idea!
It is a very nice neutral shade. I think we all need one or two of these in our collections. Looks great on your nails.
Hey Lisa Mueller!
Wow, it’s always an honour when you take the time to leave a comment! 🙂
Thanks for the praise. It definitely was out of my comfort zone, but I’m glad to have tried it!
I really really like this shade… wasn’t too sure how I’d feel about it from the promo picks but it is a pretty palate cleanser for sure. 😀
Nice addition to your stash 😉
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Hey Marta!
Now, YOU would be a prime candidate for this polish. Your skin tone, I feel, goes way better with this than mine. I think it’s because of my yellow undertones that don’t play as well with the slight pink in this. However, I’ve seen pink polishes on you and light shades…They always look so classy on you!
That looks great on you! I’m going to check it out when it’s in stores. I love the colour but I have no idea how it would look on me.
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Hey Kas!
Yeah, it’s one of those shades that’s best to see in person – it’s almost like buying a foundation…for your nails! 🙂 Gotta make sure it works with your skin’s undertones.