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ellfabric on 4/25/2013 7:28:00 AM more reviews by ellfabric

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Black    

Java Mauve-A brown-pink nude shade. It does tend to look dull and bland. It's suitable on the nails for the office. The application is thick and smooth. Overall, not my favourite nude polish, won't repurchase.

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LolaRoxie on 1/27/2012 2:03:00 PM more reviews by LolaRoxie

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I like it, not love. I would possibly buy this again because it's a nice go-to color.

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Drita12 on 6/2/2011 4:26:00 PM more reviews by Drita12

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This is my absolute favorite color for my toes. Perfect brown/pink that compliments my fair-medium skin tone. Goes on really easy too.

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devrim on 4/24/2011 11:43:00 AM more reviews by devrim

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy   Eyes: Hazel    

Love it. Perfect color for my skin tone. Natural but still eye catching. I'm NC25 for reference. The only problem was that the bottle I got was probably dated and the polish was kind of thick. But, it did not change my overall satisfaction and I'm in love with the color.

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cyberkaren on 7/21/2010 12:53:00 PM more reviews by cyberkaren

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

I love this shade for my skin tone. I am very fair and pinks with brown in them seem to compliment my coloring. Since I have a bit of natural ruddiness in my skin, brownish tones seem to balance out that problem. I would definitely buy this color again. It stays on very well if you apply a base coat first and then a top coat over it. Mine lasted for a week with no chipping. Not sure how long it would have lasted if I hadn't applied the top coat, but I did, and it worked out just fine for me.

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floralipke on 11/18/2009 3:59:00 PM more reviews by floralipke

Age: 36-43   Skin: Very Dry   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I was hoping it is more mauve-pink instead of brown. It is more brown than pink. Kind of dull color. I won't buy it anymore.

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HereKittyKitty on 8/4/2009 6:15:00 PM more reviews by HereKittyKitty

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

This was the first neutral color I ever bought, and while I was initially satisfied with it, as time as gone on I've realized there are much better alternatives out there for me. I find it to be way too peach for my skin tone. It reminds me of the crayon my kindergarten teacher told us to use for people.

The application was typical of OPI, nothing very notable. Opacity in 2 coats.

Overall: A decent neutral, but nothing to write home about. Better options, especially from OPI.

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*TOP REVIEWER* luv4juicy5308 on 7/27/2009 2:51:00 PM more reviews by luv4juicy5308

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I love this n/p. this is my only neutral color i have, i always like in your face colors or bright colors. And I went to Ulta the other day and saw this and bought it. when i got home i wasn't sure if i like it anymore, but i tried it on anyways, and omg i fell in love with the color. it's a little brownish pinkie color, which looks very nice on my NC 30 - 35 skin. it's very neutral also and i love wearing it on my toes. would def. repurchase once i run out :]

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*TOP REVIEWER* ArmyBrat on 5/20/2009 2:19:00 AM more reviews by ArmyBrat

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I tend to gravitate toward nail shades that contain both pink and brown, and when I heard this one's name , Java Mauve-a, I thought, "How perfect that sounds!" I was right! It's a cream shade, another factor when I select polish. I prefer the clean, uncomplicated look of cream polish rather than a fussy, sparkly shimmer formula. After all, your nails are supposed to complement your whole look, not steal the show. This shade does that for me. The shade is a neutral that goes along with my makeup rather than competes with it. It's a keeper!

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irinan on 8/16/2008 4:11:00 PM more reviews by irinan

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Subtle natural color. Love it.

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shrinkgovernment on 1/14/2008 4:35:00 PM more reviews by shrinkgovernment

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal   Hair: Red   Eyes: Other    

I like this. I have light-medium white skin that has strong tinges of pink and purple.

This is a great work neutral that's a step up than a normal buff/beige color. I like it a lot, wears well for me. Very pleased overall.

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*TOP REVIEWER* MACAddiction on 5/25/2007 12:14:00 AM more reviews by MACAddiction

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I agree that this is a YLBB for nails. It is a plummy, mauvy, light brown creamy polish. It probably isn't for everyone, but looks good on my NC45 African American skin. Plus, I'm a lawyer, so I tend to go for natural nails or neutral colors for my nails, and splurge on the reds on my toes (even if my toes don't see the light of day except for after work - sigh). I think this color is similar to MAC's Half n Half lipstick.

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*TOP REVIEWER* fivezero on 3/17/2006 4:24:00 PM more reviews by fivezero

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

Didn't work for me! Made my hands look old and tired, and in return, my hands made the polish look greyed out. Very unpleasant... I swapped it away.

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chargeit on 1/25/2006 9:57:00 PM more reviews by chargeit

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

This is awesome! The color, a peachy muave-y, neautral (if thats even possible) is so dang pretty on short polished naisl it makes heads turn-at home, work and school! OPI also is great quality-doesn't chip for, like, ever!

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*TOP REVIEWER* jiney17 on 5/12/2005 11:04:00 AM more reviews by jiney17

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is a nice neutral color, esp. for people with more darker or more peachy toned-skin. On my GGG skin, it appears more melon-rose than mauve, though I can see where other people might get a touch more of the plumminess. Creme finish. Applies smoothly without any streaking. Wears well. Pricey, especially since I switch nail colors frequently, but worth it if you like the color.

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CrashingBoy on 9/13/2004 6:37:00 PM more reviews by CrashingBoy

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Other    

This is a color I keep coming back to. I am light olive skinned and this looks good on my skin in winter and summer. It's a deep pinky-brown with purple tones - very pretty! It's a fun color that looks professional as well. Plus the quality of OPI is hard to beat.

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albertra on 3/5/2004 4:47:00 PM more reviews by albertra

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

First tried this color a couple of years ago, and it's one of my favorites - very neutral, goes with anything you're wearing, but still shows up for a very polished look.

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lahgreen2 on 3/5/2004 4:31:00 PM more reviews by lahgreen2

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I love this color! It's the perfect work-week self-manicure color. Even when it chips a bit and begins to wear off (after a week or so) it doesn't have that "chipped" look to it due to the soft color.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ginagate on 6/23/2003 12:06:00 PM more reviews by ginagate

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Dark   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

How happy am I that I FINALLY got around to trying this! It's a perfect work-worthy tannish/brownish pink (sort of like if YLLB lipcolor was made into nail polish). Creme (which is always classic), and goes well with my brown skin. Has that "Color but not toomuch color" look. Very polished on hands, but nice on toes too. IMHO, one of those rare colors that look good on both long and short nails. Wears well, as always
I'll be going out of my mind trying to hunt this down after I run out.
Luuurve this.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Kminer on 3/10/2003 8:04:00 PM more reviews by Kminer

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

In the bottle this shade looks to be in the more purple side than a true pinky mauve. On my nails it picks up hints of both (purple and more pink) depending on what top I wear - all around I like this color - it's not too dark for my pale skin and shows up real well. Since it goes with many outfits I can wear it in the fall and winter often, or as a brighter toenail color. OPI polishes always have unique colors and are often better than your average polish.

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