OPI - DS Reflection

Continuing to share my love for holos, I am bringing you Reflection from OPI's Designer Series. This is the second out of the three minis I got in exchange for an order which was unavailable, as I mentioned a couple of days ago.

This is a warm coral/red I hadn't tried before. It's OK but the holographic effect is not as noticeable as it is on other polishes, despite appearing to be more linear, as you will find in the pictures in bright sunshine below.

DS Reflection seems to flash a lot of pink and purple. When I think of holos I mainly imagine rainbows, so I feel slightly shortchanged with this one.

Application was great as it is with most OPIs. It was smooth and glossy after two coats, and that was all it needed for optimum coverage. Drying time was also good.

I have to admit I am on the fence about this one and can't really justify the increased price tag when there are more prominent holos out there. What do you think?

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I made the most of a sunny day, see the colours below:

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Brand: OPI

Collection: Designer Series

Name: Reflection

Type: (Scattered) Holographic

Colour: Red/Coral

Pantone equivalent: 186

Make Up Alley rating: 3.3/5

Potential dupes: Haven't found any, but there might be better red holos out there!

Buy it from eBay £14.99 (Buy it now)

I used:

1 x OPI Natural Base Coat

1 x OPI Ridge Filler

2 x OPI DS Reflection

1 x Save The Nail 45 Second Top Coat

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Canon EOS 450D - 50 mm - f/1.8 - ISO 400/200 - indoors/outdoors - no flash - sunshine