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     Today I've got the dark and vampy Skyfall from OPI to share with you. Originally released in the winter of 2012 as part of the Skyfall collection this color is timeless and never goes out of style. Because this is an older polish, and there are quite a few blog posts about it already I'm going to keep this short and sweet.

 
     I'd describe the color of Skyfall as a deep vampy red with a subtle brown undertone. Wikipedia calls this color Red Devil which I think fits better than Crimson While not a true classic red, it certainly comes close and is a bit sexy.


     The application process was smooth and even with high opacity. And almost full coverage on the first coat. In my photos, it looks sheer at the tips but that's actually a reflection of my light. Shown here is 2 coats plus a glossy top coat.

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      Warning, This post is going to be picture heavy. I really wanted to capture the depth of each polish. Also, all photo were taking in a light box with daylight light bulbs. Now let's get to the polish, shall we?

     Color: Muted deep plum with iridescent flakies that flash from magenta to pink to gold with hints of blue depending on the angle and lighting.

     Formula: Namaste the night is an extremely opaque polish that could possibly be a 1 coater if applied with a slightly thicker coat. The polish flows evenly and smoothly onto the nail with each layer being packed with flakies. Shown here is 2 coats plus a glossy top coat

     Finish: Dries to a satin finish but the shimmer from the flakies makes it appear to have a hint of gloss. Every single flake lays completely flat giving a totally smooth finish.




      Of course, I had to see what each polish would look like with a matte top coat. As you can see I wasn't disappointed. I like that this color is a bit darker than the rest of the collection but still seems cohesive with the other colors.

     With the addition of the matte top coat, you can see the hints of pink that the flakies give off. This is the one color in the collection that seems to be a little out of place with it's bolder shade, but it was also one of my favorites.


     Formula: Again the application was smooth and easy but Thera-Pewter was a little on the sheer side. There was definite VNL after 1 coat and full opacity reached after 2. Shown here is 2 coats plus a glossy top coat.

     Finish: Smoothly finish somewhere between a semi-gloss and a satin.




     The addition of matte top coat helped bring out the depth of Thera-pewter and made me like it a lot more. I feel this is one of those colors that needs to grow on you. It's pretty blah at first and then you start to see all the detail and can start to appreciate it.



     Clay Me is the one polish from this collection that I liked better with a glossy finish rather than the matte. While you can still see the depth this polish has it just seemed to lose some of its pizzazz.



     Just Deserts is a very neutral polish that seems to deaden with the addition of a matte top coat. I felt like I had mannequin hands while wearing it. And interestingly enough my mom said that this was the kind of shade people use to wear when they wanted their nails to appear longer. Sadly I didn't see the illusion of my nubbins looking any longer.



     Color: Pale blue with iridescent flakes that flash from silver to purple to powder blue.

     Formula: The sheerest of the collection Better Sedona-ed has a nice even application. Some slight VNL can be seen even after 2 coats depending on the angle of your nail. Shown here is 2 coats plus a glossy top coat.

     Finish: Dries to a smooth satin finish with hints of gloss from the flakes.




     Better Sedona-Ed is such a pale shade of blue that the addition of a matte top coat doesn't do it any favors. Sure you can see all the flakies and some depth to the polish but I feel it almost washes it out. You will get a stronger silver flash however with saves this polish from being my absolute least favorite from the collection.

     Color: Mauve polish with iridescent flakes that flash from blue to green to purple to gold depending on the angle and lighting.

     Formula: Smooth even application with a high opacity. This is another polish in the collection that could possibly be a 1 coater. Shown here is 2 coats plus a glossy top coat.

     Finish: Smooth satin finish with a hint of gloss from the flakes.




     With a name like Gotta Terra Cotta, I expected this color to be on the orange or coral side so I don't feel like the name fits but I do love the color. The flakies in this one seemed to have to most color shift. I also like that it's not so dark I'd consider it a vampy shade but it's still a darker shade that looks grat on shorter nails.

 

     And just in case you were wondering, yes this collection will water marble. Sadly they become very sheer and you end up with an almost pastel looking marble. Which is still pretty but I was hoping for something a bit bolder.

     Sinful Colors Nail Polishes are 3-free, made in the U.S.A and can be purchased at the following retailers: AFFES, Albertsons, Bartell Drug, Bed Bath & Beyond, Big Lots, Fred Meyer, Hannaford, Harmon Face Values, Harris Teeter, HEB, Hi-School Pharmacy, Hy-Vee, Ingles Markets, Kroger, Meijer, Pricemart, Safeway, Save Mart, Spartan Nash, SuperValu, Target, Tops, Wakefern, Walgreens and Wegmans. They retail between $1.99 to $2.99.

     Overall thoughts on this collection are pretty positive. Each polish applied with ease and was self-leveling if you got a heavy hand during application. I expected to have a little texture once the polished dried because they are so packed with flakes. Every single flake laid completely flat on the nail giving a smooth finish. Desert Reign has a slightly thinner formula but was still easy to work with and I had no worries about flooding my cuticles. My Favorites from this collection are Namaste the Night, Tealing Power, Thera-Pewter and Gotta Terra Cotta. Not to take anything away from the other color because they are nice neutrals that will make great backgrounds for nail art, but they are a bit blah for my taste. Which ones are you favorite and will you be picking up any from this collection? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!