Diamond Cosmetics Spring 2010 Collection

Diamond Cosmetics have just released their 2010 Spring Collection,
and I have them here to show you!

From L to R: Hot Lips, Gypsy Pink, Serendipity,

Razzmatazz, Orange Blush, and Tranquility

All pictures below are 3 coats.
I used only Diamond Cosmetics products for these swatches.
Swatches are base coat and polish only. All the shine
you see is not from a top coat. That's the polish alone baby! :)
Click to make the pictures larger and see all the detail.

First up, Hot Lips:

Hot Lips is "a bright, almost neon magenta".

Outdoors in the sun:

Hot Lips Matte:

I wasn't too fond of Hot Lips. It was just too bright for me. Plus, even after three coats there was still VNL. For such a bright color, I'd expect to not see VNL.

Second, Gypsy Pink:

Gypsy Pink is "a soft red loaded with white/pink shimmer,
as mysterious as the woman who wears it".

Outdoors in the sun:

Gypsy Pink Matte:

This was another bright color, but I think the shimmer helped me like it a little more than Hot Lips. You've gotta enlarge the pictures to see all the shimmery goodness! I really loved this one matte. Plus, no VNL. Score!


Third, Serendipity:

Serendipity is "a pale blue-grey with shimmer".

Outdoors in the sun:

Serendipity Matte:

I was meh on this color in the bottle, but when I got it on my nails; LOVED IT! This is another you should click to enlarge and see all the shimmery goodness. It's reminiscent of Concrete Jungle, but with a deeper blue base and shimmer. Sprinkles, I bet you'd love it too. :) This one is one of my favorites from this collection.

Fourth, Razzmatazz:

Razzmatazz is "a dainty pink that will blow
you away with its pink and purple toned shimmer".

Outdoors in the sun:

Razzmatazz Matte:

I loved this one in the bottle and on my nails. When I first saw it, I squealed so loud I scared the dog. Poor Clyde; he had no idea what had happened. It's really hard to see the shimmer in the pictures, even if you enlarge them, but it's there and gorgeous. This one matte is absolutely beautiful! Definitely one I'll be wearing again, and soon.

Just two left. Stick with me here. :)

Fifth we have Orange Blush:

Orange Blush is "a soft orange creme, perfect
for a tropical getaway or a Sunday brunch".

Outdoors in the sun:

Orange Blush Matte:

There's that pesky VNL again. The sun pictures make Orange Blush appear brighter than it actually is, but I still wasn't fond of it. It's best when it's matte, as that is when the true softness appears.

Finally we have Tranquility:

Tranquility "looks like the clear blue sky".

Outdoors in the sun:

Tranquility Matte:

This was such a bright blue. Matting helped soften it a little, but even then it was still bright. I'm wondering how it compares to a Tiffany's box, (or to China Glaze's For Audrey) but I haven't the availability to compare either. :)

Some general opinions of the Diamond Cosmetics polish line:

• this collection of polishes were not as thick as the last ones I tried. I liked this series much better.
• application was smooth and streak free. Two coats would have been sufficient for almost all the polishes
  
• all Diamond Cosmetics polishes are free from Toluene, Formaldehyde, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) and Camphor
• all quotes describing the polish above are from the provided press release

Diamond Cosmetics polishes can be
ordered via their website for $2.25.

Disclaimer: Diamond Cosmetics provided these polishes to me
in exchange for a written review.
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This review is only for Diamond Cosmetics' nail polish/treatment line.
I have no experience with their other products.
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