Review: OPI Brazil Spring/Summer 2014 Collection

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We’re only a few short months away from the 2014 FIFA World Cup being held in Brazil, and OPI is ready to celebrate it this summer by releasing the Spring/Summer 2014 Brazil Collection. The vibrant line is the perfect mix of bright, bold colors to earthy beach tones. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this collection, or rather get these polishes on my nails.

I think there’s the ‘perfect’ summer shade to flatter any complexion, which always ‘scores a goal’ in my polish handbook. I think OPI totally nailed it with this seasonal collection, but you can see for yourself below with my provided swatch review.

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I Just Can’t Cope-acabana — This is a bright sunny yellow creme. This color screams ‘summer’ to me, and is just so pretty! I usually have a hard time applying yellow polish, due to lots of streaking. The first coat was a bit streak-ish, however, after the second, it all evened out pretty well.

Where Did Suzi’s Man-go? — This is a nice smooth orange mango creme. I absolutely love this color! The formula was great too and opaque in just two coats.

Toucan Do it If You Try — Another beautiful creme, which is more of an orange-coral​​. I love this one too and again the formula was great, easy to work with and covered in two coats.

Kiss Me I’m Brazilian — This is a vibrant pink creme​​; a really pretty shade of pink to be frank. I used two coats and had zero issues with the application.​

Live. Love. Carnaval. — It’s probably not surprising that I love this color too. In fact, I have a lot of favorites in this collection as I’m digging the lively bold colors! This is more of a coral creme with an almost perfect formula–two coat coverage, baby.

Red Hot Rio — A red creme with somewhat of a jelly formula. The first coat was almost sheer for me, but the build up was good. I’m wearing two coats, but if your nails are longer you may need three for full coverage.​ OPI never disappoints on their red shades though, and I definitely know what red I’ll be using for Christmas in July themed nail art this summer.

Next Stop…The Bikini Zone — This is sort of a amethyst-and-silver duochrome with tons of shimmer. It’s also much thinner than the other polishes in the collection ,and needed three thin coats for coverage. I have to mention that it was slightly annoying to remove as the shimmer ended up sticking all over my fingers​. Bummer.

Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around — This is a very nice pink-toned nude creme. Even though it’s probably one of the most neutral and lightest color of the collection, it’s also one of my favorites. I used only two coats for coverage, which is surprising as they are usually a bit hard to even out.

Taupe-less Beach — A light taupe creme; very smooth and easy to apply. I used only two coats to cover as well. I really dig how light it looks​.

I São Paulo Over There — While it’s another taupe in the collection, it’s darker and with more of a “mocha” tone. While I do like it, I have to say I think I prefer Taupe-less Beach. I used only two coats for complete coverage​.

AmazON…AmazOFF — This is described as a “deep jungle green”, but it’s actually more of a dark teal. It’s a bit hard to tell in my photo, and in person as well, but it has a very light shimmer to it. It’s a very beautiful color with great formula. I should warn you to be careful when removing—this bad boy stained my fingers​.

OPI Scores A Goal! —- I’m not really sure if it’s more of a brown or dark purple–maybe even burgundy–but, either way this is a great color. In fact, I’ll probably save it to use in early fall. The formula was great; I had no problem with application and only needed two coats for coverage​.

VERDICT: There are a lot of great colors in the collection, and a variety for just about everyone. My personal favorites for summer would have to be ​Where Did Suzi’s Man-go?, ​Toucan Do It If You Try​, and Live. Love. Carnaval. — although I have to say that I’m sure I’ll be revisiting some of the darker colors and taupes come autumn.

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Are you a fan of OPI Liquid Sand polishes? Check out the curated mini package of “Beach Sandies” for the Brazil collection.

Samba-dy Loves Purple
Well, who wouldn’t find this vivid textured violet irresistible?

I’m Brazil Nuts Over You
And I’m crazy for this textured matte pink.

What’s a Little Rain Forest?
I’ve got this textured matte blue and an umbrella for two.

You’re So Flippy Floppy
When I found this bright textured yellow, I just flipped! ​
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Brazil nail lacquer shades each feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Liquid Sand nail lacquers should always be worn without top coat. Brazil by OPI ​is now ​available in both nail lacquer and GelColor formulas. Nail lacquers will retail for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN) each at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, ULTA and ulta.com.

Beach Sandies Liquid Sand mini pack will retail for $12.95 ($14.95 CAN). GelColor is an in-salon, professional service only. Prices depend on the salon and range from $28 – $38 for a manicure and $35 – $45 for a pedicure.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit ​​www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter ​​@OPI_PRODUCTS​​ and become a ​​Facebook fan!​​

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