OPI Live. Love. Carnaval from the OPI Brazil Collection officially coming out on February 5 is yet another winner!
OPI sure does know how to create the best creme nail polishes, don’t they? They’re creamy and go on so smoothly.
OPI Live. Love. Carnaval is a great coral that isn’t too bright or too dark.
I like this colour because it’s very spring-like, and it really hits the mark to help us get away from the winter blahs.
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OPI Live. Love. Carnaval Swatches
All swatches have:
- OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener (Used as a base coat)
- 2 coats of OPI Live. Love. Carnaval
- Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
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Claim: TRUSTED
- Coral (Yes)
Key Notes
- Name: OPI Live. Love. Carnaval
- Collection: OPI Brazil Collection 2014
- Press Release: Click here to see the OPI Brazil Collection press release
- Quick Look: Click here to see my Quick Look post on the OPI Brazil Collection
- Colours Available in the Collection: Next Stop…The Bikini Zone, Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around, Taupe-less Beach, I São Paulo Over There, OPI Scores a Goal!, AmazON…AmazOFF, I Just Can’t Cope-acabana, Where Did Suzi’s Man-go?, Toucan Do It If You Try, Kiss Me I’m Brazilian, Live.Love.Carnaval & Red Hot Rio
- Amount: 15 mL (0.5 fl. oz.)
- What I Paid: Nothing! (This was provided by PR.)
- Where to Buy: Trade Secrets & select spas, salons & beauty-supply stores (starting February 5)
OPI Live. Love. Carnaval Review
Colour
Live. Love. Carnaval by OPI is a gorgeous coral that I’m a fan of because it’s perfect for transitioning from winter to spring. This is an uplifting shade that’s girly without being a full-on pink. Plus I feel like coral is an easy-to-wear colour on a lot of different skin tones.
I like how this shade isn’t too bright or too dark. It’s like a nail polish for Baby Bear in Goldilocks because it’s just right!
Finish
Yup, OPI has done it again with a smooth, perfect creme finish! It’s simple and pure, allowing the coral to shine through and be the star.
Because it’s a creme, it’s easy to remove, so that’s a plus!
Application & Formula
Talk about a nail polish that’s easy-peasy to apply! Live. Love. Carnaval by OPI flowed smoothly and easily onto the nail without a hiccup. And with just 2 coats, I was able to get full coverage. No hassles!
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Final Verdict: 8/10
From the spring-inspired hue to the excellent formula, this coral nail polish is a total win! It’s making me wish that the warm weather would come sooner. (Hurry!)
Are you ready for spring? What coral nail polish is your favourite? Do you love creme finishes?
Thanks it beautiful!!!
Hey Carly!
There are so many exceptional shades in this collection that are perfect to already sport now to welcome the upcoming warmer months. Glad you like this one, too! 🙂
I’m loving this color. **Adds another page to the Must Buy list Vol. 4**
Hey Melissa!
Hehe, wow, now it’s all the way up to 4 volumes? I can’t decide whether to be happy or scared for you! 😉 Haha!
Thanks for the swatches of this collection. I am so excited! How would you say this colour compares to Suzi’s Hungary Again from last year’s Euro Centrale??
Hey Jess!
I can’t remember if I own OPI Suzi’s Hungary Again. (Don’t think so.) But, going on swatches I’ve seen online, I think that OPI Live. Love. Carnaval is more saturated and has more orange in it than Suzi’s Hungary Again, which I think had more pink.
OK I know it is definitely NOT a dupe or even close, but there is something about the base color of this coral that reminds me of one of my favorite Chanel polishes, Distraction. Maybe it is similar pink tones that are coming through. I am loving this collection so far. Can’t wait for the next swatches. This collection might make as big a dent in my wallet as OPI San Francisco did.
Hey Lorraine!
That’s really cool! I actually only own a single Chanel nail polish (Peridot), but I bought a back-up of it, so technically I have two Chanel bottles. They’re quite a nice luxury!
I agree with you. The OPI San Francisco Collection was amazing, and this Brazil Collection is very stunning. There are so many colours to choose from, and the formulas are top-notch!
Thanks for the swatches. Do you have any idea how Live. Love. Carnaval compares to A Definite Moust-Have?
Hey Elena!
It has been quite a while since I wore OPI A Definite Moust-Have, but from the top of my head, I remember it being pinker than Live. Love. Carnaval, which has some orange notes. I think these two shades would be a good side-by-side swatch comparison post. I may snap a photo and put it on Instagram.
I was wondering the same thing as Elena. This polish does look a little like A Definite Moust Have, which came out with the Minnie Mouse collection last summer. How does it compare to Live, Love, Carnival?
Hey Broush61!
Okay, looks like I’ll need to do a swatch comparison now and post it on Instagram. 🙂 I think Live. Love. Carnaval has more orange notes, but the true test is to photograph them side-by-side. Stay tuned!
I love this color but I can always make room for another!!
Hey Jennifer!
Hehe, nail polishes are like amazing desserts in this respect! 😉 I can always manage to fit in a good dessert!
This is a gorgeous shade! Just the thing to make me forget about the snow and the 25-degrees-below-normal cold!
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Hey Erin!
Haha, totally! It’s way too cold, and I’m so over winter. My body doesn’t feel right until the spring and summer. Haha, guess it’s a funny thing since I live in Canada!
How does it compare to $OPI IM Wired?
Hey Amanda!
I don’t have that Sephora by OPI shade, but from the swatches I looked up online, yes, it looks extremely similar to OPI Live. Love. Carnaval. You probably can just get one. I don’t see them as being so different than both would be justified.
I was wondering how does this shade compare with Cajun Shrimp.?
Hey Jann!
That’s a really good question! I don’t have OPI Cajun Shrimp in my collection, but from what I’ve seen of it online, it looks like it has much more red undertones than Live. Love. Carnaval. The latter appears softer as well.