ILNP Swatches and Review - Fall Semester, Birefringence (H), Reminisce (H), Atlantis, Electric Carnival

Hello to all of my awesome readers!

Today's post is going to be on the long side (for me). I've got an amazing brand, ILNP (or I Love Nail Polish), to show you. This is one of the brands that got me completely hooked on indie polishes in the first place. When I first discovered their website, I seriously had to keep myself from purchasing every polish they had listed. It's an addiction, I tell ya! In today's post, I'm going to showcase several of their polishes, from a few of the different collections they offer, so you can get an idea of what the brand is all about. Enjoy ;) 

First I want to show everyone what their packaging looks like because I think it's just another reason why I love them so. I don't know what it is about these little black boxes, but they're so sophisticated and awesome to me and it makes me happy every time one arrives.

The first polish I have to show you is from the Fall Collection 2014, called Fall Semester. It's described as "a wonderfully deep and sultry teal holographic nail polish that's beautiful indoors and spectacular in the sunlight." This one has a fantastic formula! Fall Semester, like every other holographic ILNP I own, dries really quickly (a must with a 2 year old running amock). It was perfection in two easy coats, but I added a third for depth (though I honestly don't think it was needed). It's described as a holo, but it's definitely on the more subtle side. So if you prefer a super strong in your face holo, this might not be the one for you, but it is stunning none the less. 

 Natural Light

Shade

Next up is Birefringence (H), my personal favorite. In fact, this polish is easily in my top 3 favorite nail polishes of all time. These pictures don't even do it justice. It is freaking STUNNING in person! If you pick up one polish from ILNP in your entire life, make it this one! ;) I want to stare at my nails all day when I have Birefringence on. Anyways.... Here's ILNP's description: "Birefringence (H) shifts through an array of incredible blues, purples, reds, oranges, yellows, and even subtle greens! On top of that, you'll love the stunningly crisp rainbow sparkle." Like the others, perfect formula. This is 2 coats with top coat. 

 Natural Sunlight

 Shade

Flash (BAM!)

Reminisce (H), which is a holographic ultra chrome similar to Birefringence (H), is next. Same story of a perfect formula: 2 coats, quick drying, gorgeous. ILNP's description: "Reminisce (H) shifts from hues of stunning greens to refreshingly cool blues (you may even catch subtle hints of gold occasionally) depending on the angle of your fingertips and the type of lighting you’re under." Another must have in my book.

 Natural Light

 Flash

Shade

Next up is one of the two Ultra Chrome Flakies I have for you today: Atlantis. This one is described as "magically travels through hues of blue, orange, purple, and red. The colors are so vibrant they almost appear as if they're glowing. A personal favorite!" As a "flakie" polish, this one can be applied either as a topper or directly to the nail. However, to get it completely opaque on it's own will take about 3-4 coats. It took 3 coats for me to get them to the point you see in the photo. It was not difficult to work with AT ALL and the flakes lay perfectly flat on the nail. This is 3 coats with top coat. The Ultra Chrome Flakies don't last quite as long on me as the other polishes from ILNP, but still have a pretty good wear time (especially for a flakie polish). 

Natural Sunlight

Last up is the other Ultra Chrome Flakie, Electric Carnival. This is my other favorite of all the ILNP's I've tried thus far. It's absolutely gorgeous and so unique. It has the exact same formula as Atlantis. It lasts longer if applied over another polish, but still lasts a fair amount of time on it's own. ILNP's description of Electric Carnival: "Electric Carnival is a must have! This Ultra Chrome Flakie nail polish is simply breathtaking! The primary colors of Electric Carnival are red, pink, gold, and green. You without a doubt will catch even more colors in different lighting so be prepared for pleasant surprises! Don't miss out on this one!" - I couldn't agree more ;)

 3 coats - Natural Light

 3 coats - Shade

 1 coat over Reminisce (H) - Shade

1 coat over Reminisce (H) - Natural Light

That's all I have for today but I will definitely be showing you more ILNP's in the future (I've actually got 4 in my "To Swatch" drawer right now), so I hope you enjoyed today's post! ILNP Nail Polish can be purchased through their website and also through their etsy shop for $10 - $12.50 per polish. What do you think of ILNP? Have any favorites? Are you eyeing up the Flakies or the Ultra Chromes?

<3 Chrystal

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