Nubar - 2010

If you like flakies, and I know many of us collectors do, I'm sure you've heard of Nubar 2010. Nubar is a cruelty-free, vegan brand based in the USA. All their nail varnishes are B3F and reasonably priced.

This top coat was released for their 10 year anniversary. It's a clear base with different size iridescent flakies that reflect mostly red and green. The formula is pretty good and dries quickly; one coat is enough for layering.

I've been thinking about this post pretty much since I started the blog. I wanted to do it justice and show it to you over lots of different nail varnishes, but then realised that it looks so cool over black I don't need to show you less interesting options. Here's a few anyway, so you can see what I mean:

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From Top Left to Bottom Right:

OPI Here Today... Aragon Tomorrow Suede

OPI Fly

OPI Ali's Big Break

a-england Galahad

Mavala Poetic

OPI Jade Is The New Black

Over black it's just amazing, like autumn leaves or even embers. I really like this look, it certainly shows off all the different colours vividly.

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This is definitely a must have as it can update your mani in a matter of minutes. If you, like me, fancy a change after a day or two and can't afford to completely change your look, make sure you try this.

Brand: Nubar

Name: 2010

Type: Flakie/Top Coat

Pantone equivalent: N/A

Make Up Alley rating: 4.6/5

Potential dupes: several potential dupes, Sally Hansen Hidden Treasure is probably the most popular one.

Buy it from BeautyBay £5.50 (with free worldwide delivery)

I used:

1 x Save The Nail Colour Enhancing Base Coat

2 x OPI Black Onyx

1 x Nubar 2010

Metadata:

Canon EOS 450D - 50 mm - f/1.8 - ISO 400 - indoors - no flash - daylight