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*TOP REVIEWER* Susee on 5/22/2013 7:13:00 PM more reviews by Susee

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This color is a beautiful turquoise creme--no glimmer or shimmers. I don't think the picture posted is very accurate; the polish has more green to it. Like most OPI polishes, the formula is wonderful; it applies smoothly without streaking and dries very quickly. Two coats are enough to make it solidly opaque. It's actually my new favorite color for pedicures--it is soooo bright and cheery! I rarely get chipping with OPI on my toes--only if I really bump something with them--and I change my toenail polish about every week. My only complaint is that I think OPI polishes are ridiculously expensive, but at the same time, you get what you pay for, so I'll pay it!

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designermom on 4/20/2013 8:25:00 PM more reviews by designermom

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

The color of this polish is gorgeous, the finish is even better. It's a blend of a cream and a jelly, and it is perfection. I wish I had many other colors with this same formula. Having said that, the mess it leaves on your finger nails and skin when you remove it is not so good. It stains, and badly. I use non-acetone remover and it would not take it off my skin. I had to brush with dish washing liquid for several minutes to get it off. If you use pure acetone, it might come right off, but I don't, so I had to work a little harder. All in all, I think it's worth it. It is a beautiful polish, though not for the faint of heart, its bright and vibrant. Perfect for Spring and Summer!

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MalaanB on 3/19/2013 2:38:00 PM more reviews by MalaanB

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

OPI makes some great collections. When the Nicki Minaj one came out I was pretty excited. Unfortunately, they only one I fell in love with way "Fly". It's close to tiffany blue but with a little more edge. I get a lot of compliments on the color and I find myself staring at my nails quite often when I wear it. That girl is just a super hero of cosmetics!

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fkl201041 on 2/25/2013 10:59:00 PM more reviews by fkl201041

Age: 25-29   Skin: Very Oily, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I have so many nail polish and decided to skip it when it first came out even it really caught my eyes. However, as a sucker for teal and after seeing it running out in stores I finally decided to get it anyway. I'm glad I did because I'm in love with this color, and it surprisingly compliments my tan asian skintone :) (and it goes well with my new teal/pink scarf)

It applies like a dream and in one coat it's a bit like a crelly. with two coats it gives you a magnificent shinny creme finish.

The only down side of this polish, which is like other opi greens/blues i own is that it really can stain nails badly without a good base coat. (my regular base coat is essie first base, it dries fast and grips polish nicely but doesn't do well in preventing stained nails. I'd use esprique base coat, which is a thicker base, on polish like this to avoid stains.) Using Propylene Carbonate removers instead of Acetone would help minimizing stainings too.

Oh... and as this kind of color is so difficult to capture with camera, you really can't just look at the swatches online. You gotta see it in person, and you'll know why it is something you can't miss.

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KeishaTas on 2/6/2013 3:02:00 AM more reviews by KeishaTas

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I love this colour! I'm a big fan of blues and greens, and this has to be my favourite. The staying power is fantastic- much better than most of my OPI polishes.
I spent ages looking for this and finally found it at Duty Free- 2 for $25 along with Big Apple Red. FYI for you US readers, OPI is $19.95 per bottle in Aus, so 2 for $25 is quite a bargain!
Looks great both with and without a tan, and is neither too green nor too blue.
My only criticism is that it stains nails quite badly if you don't use a base coat. Other than that, I love love love it!

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prettykitty80 on 11/1/2012 8:10:00 PM more reviews by prettykitty80

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

So so so in love with this colour!! A deep, beautiful turquoisey tealy puddle of awesome, sigh. I had a little tip wear by day five, so decided to do a gradient over it with Ate Berries in the Canaries, which turned purple over this, pure magic. I'm not much of a one for Nicki Minaj, but this colour is to die for.
Pretty sure it's going to stain, but it's been my experience that deep greens and blues always do, so that's not the polish's fault.
People hae been grabbing my hands squealing "Oooh, your nails!" all week :)

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MmmQuinn on 9/3/2012 4:55:00 PM more reviews by MmmQuinn

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

In general, OPI polishes are very nice quality, the brush is okay and the formula is great.
This polish specifically-
the color is great! it's a creme, which is my favorite finish.
It's bright, and strangely enough, different than all other polishes I own.
The only downside is that it can sometimes stain, but I wear polish 99.9% of the time so this isn't a problem for me.

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Miltonh81 on 9/3/2012 7:57:00 AM more reviews by Miltonh81

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I love opi the only brand I use except for my base and top coat and I highly recommend nails inc Kensington caviar for them. Fly is my favourite of my collection at the moment I love bright colours the neutrals and taupes just never look good on me. This is a 2 coat lacquer and with nailsinc top coat will last me at least a week such a vibrant turquoise blue and I love to add the nicki minaj save me glitter over it a must for those who love there brights.

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*TOP REVIEWER* natashik1 on 8/26/2012 6:30:00 PM more reviews by natashik1

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Other, Straight   Eyes: Green    

Very pretty color, nice texture, good coverage. The only thing I don't like it leaves green pigment on my nails after removing the polish, and it take a while to get rid of this staining. Other than that, not bad at all.

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Suester on 7/30/2012 5:48:00 AM more reviews by Suester

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond, Kinky, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

Positives first: the formula on this product is fantastic! It went on like a dream, was shiny and creamy and lovely. I had a big day of housework the day after I put it on and I don't wear gloves or look after my hands at all and despite scrubbing kitchen, bathroom, cooking, dishes etc etc, I only had one tiny chip! Normally I would be lucky to have an unscathed nail after a day like that, so I was very impressed :)

The not so good: while I really love the colour itself in the bottle, it just doesn't look good on my skintone, makes my hands look a really weird kind of grey/washed out colour. I shall keep it for my toes tho, as it is a perfect summer pedi colour, but I won't rebuy... I shall keep trying to find a nice aqua that suits my skintone better.

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*TOP REVIEWER* BeeBonnet on 7/21/2012 6:59:00 PM more reviews by BeeBonnet

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Red, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

This is the shade I had wished "For Audrey" (China Glaze) was going to be, as that was too much on the greener side for me. Fly is an aqua that leans more towards blue. The formula is wonderful, streak-free, almost jelly-ish, and dries VERY shiney even without a topcoat. If you like blues, this is one to get!

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xhelloxkittyx on 7/21/2012 12:06:00 AM more reviews by xhelloxkittyx

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

i love this nail polish color!!!! i was at the supply store and this color stands out. i bought this because teal was in season and i just wanted it. when i painted my nails, it applied smoothly and beautifully. i recommend this product and all opi nail polishes (:

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saxgurl231 on 7/3/2012 1:18:00 AM more reviews by saxgurl231

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Medium   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Never thought I'd like a blue so much on my hands. It's the perfect teal for summer! Great formula too. Glides on smooth and even and not too thick.

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loudxmouse on 6/16/2012 10:45:00 PM more reviews by loudxmouse

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Blue    

this is my IDEAL polish. great finish, great dry time and staying power like a dream.
I work with my hands and am constantly chipping even other OPI polishes with cream finishes.
Are there any other polishes with formulations like this? I need them!

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annawixom on 5/15/2012 12:26:00 AM more reviews by annawixom

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

This polish not only is gorgeous and very wearble (which a lot of greens and blues can tend to look tacky, this does not at all look tacky). The formula is great and dries very glossy. It looks and feels like there is a top coat on, so I didnt bother adding a top coat. It is perfectly thick one to two coater depending how thick you do your layers. Its really such a great color that catches the eye. I love it!

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Ulenceto on 5/7/2012 1:45:00 AM more reviews by Ulenceto

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

One of my fav. OPI polishes!
Right now I wear it on my toes and fingers. It`s better to be for pedicure.
The application was a dream.
Gorgeous creme with a hint of jelly.
Amazing touch dry time.
Very hard to capture!

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AliceJessie on 5/4/2012 8:13:00 AM more reviews by AliceJessie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Other, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I love love love this gorgeous creme polish from Nicki Minaj's collection! It's a lovely teal, dries ever so slightly darker and compliments my pale skin and square nails beautifully!
Application was a dream, smooth, not too thick or thin although it took a little while to dry.
I applied a Sally Hansen 4 in 1 treatment as a base and top coat and a week has flown by with literally one miniscule chip! SOOOO impressed with the durability as I'm constantly washing dishes with no gloves etc and polish usually softens and slides away within 2 days for me.
I will be glad to buy again (from online suppliers as retail in New Zealand can rack up to $30 a bottle!!!)
I highly recommend this lovely polish to anyone who loves blues, greens and of course Nicki Minaj.

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*TOP REVIEWER* missykeyana on 4/30/2012 3:37:00 PM more reviews by missykeyana

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Dark, Neutral   Hair: Black, Kinky, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This polish is a beautiful bright teal color that is really flattering on my toes. The application was a dream. Two coats was completely opaque, and the formula was just right -- not too thick or thin. I wore it for about a week and it looked good the whole time. Removal was just as easy. My nails weren't stained, but I used a base coat (as always). I recommend this to all blue polish lovers, especially if you find it discounted to 50% like I did at the gift shop at the hospital where I work. Can't wait to try this on my fingers!

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BrilliantOrchid on 3/17/2012 7:35:00 PM more reviews by BrilliantOrchid

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This is the first OPI polish I buy, I bought it online. The colour is less aqua than I thought it would be, it is darker and slightly on the greener side. It is still a beautiful colour. It applied on thick, which was kind of annoying, but once my 2 coats + top coat were dry, the look was a lot more manicure like than other polishes I've tried. The brush was very fat compared to other polishes, so it made application a bit more challenging. When I removed it, it stained my nails blue. Overall, I would still buy it if it was the exact colour I was looking for, but since it wasn't, I won't.

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*TOP REVIEWER* loriann52 on 3/6/2012 12:23:00 PM more reviews by loriann52

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

This is a nice colour that's kind of a mix between a teal and a robin's egg blue. It has a nice creme finish.
This colour went on a tiny bit streaky, but all streaks were gone in three coats. The polish dried very quickly, so I didn't mind the fact that I had to do three.
Overall, a very nice colour and the application wasn't bad at all. Would recommend.

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