OPI • Gargantuan Green Grape • Polishes

*TOP REVIEWER* Chester99 on 2/13/2011 7:15:00 AM more reviews by Chester99

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I'm only wearing this on two nails as part of a skittle mani but I really like it. It's a pale green, like the first green grass in spring. It's a fun color that would look nice as a pedi color as well. It took me 3 coats for true opacity but that's ok because all the other colors in my mani did so as well. Coats dry reasonably fast and at coat #2 it was not streaky anymore.
If I ever were to finish this bottle, I'd repurchase.

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youlovebry on 1/5/2011 9:54:00 PM more reviews by youlovebry

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

I had been wanting a color like this for a few weeks, and it definitely fit the color I was looking for, a pale green. The color comes out exactly how it looks in the bottle. I don't know if it was my fault or not, but this particular color had a very sticky, goopy consistency. I didn't like that at all! I like the color, but I wouldn't buy it again just because it's such an odd color, I'll probably be into a different color by the time this one runs out.

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manduh on 12/31/2010 3:00:00 AM more reviews by manduh

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

I loooove this colour. The moment I saw it I knew I had to have it and I'm actually wearing it right now. It's the perfect light green and looks great with my skin tone. Unfortunately that is the end of its redeeming qualities.

I agree with the overall consensus. This polish is so not the OPI quality I am used to. I literally spend an average of two hours painstakingly applying this polish to guaranteed frustrating and mediocre results. It is streaky and drippy and takes at least three coats to achieve the bottle color, often resulting in a coat that doesn't dry properly and chips easily.

You have to really love this color to be willing to deal with the hassle. It's a shame such a gorgeous color has such a crappy formula, I hope they fix it.

I do adore the colour though, which is THE only reason I am giving it a generous rating. I'd rather pay someone to apply it for me.

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*TOP REVIEWER* celevia on 12/27/2010 10:44:00 PM more reviews by celevia

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Black    

I always thought green nail polishes look stylish and unique,,not this one..first of all, the formula is horrible, it is SO streaky and sheer, i had to do 3 coats to get the opaqueness i want but even then the color was still very uneven. i've never had this problem with my other OPIs, in fact one of the reasons i love OPI so much is because of their awesome formula, the cream colors i have from OPI are always smooth and apply super well,,but i was so disappointed by gargantuan green grape. Also, the color isn't flattering at all in my opinion, it showed up on my nails with some yellow tone which made it look kinda gross, i'd like something more clean like mint green..i don't think i would ever wear this again, such a shame it cost nearly 10 CAN...

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bubblesk on 11/3/2010 3:42:00 AM more reviews by bubblesk

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Black, Wavy   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this product thinking that it was an apple green pastel like color, however - I was absolutely wrong. Trust me, it looks so much better in the bottle. I really despise the color which came out on it. It's sorta like a yellow-neon green shade. It was alright against my skin tone but the shade looked like that of a frog or as my friend had commented - "Boogie monster!"
Although, the application was fairly alright, the regular 3 coats did the job well when applying.

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*TOP REVIEWER* slicedara on 9/5/2010 10:57:00 PM more reviews by slicedara

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black, Straight   Eyes: Brown    

Such a cute colour! This bright pastel green looks great on my nails <3
It was really sheer at first, but with 3 coats, it turned out to be pretty good :)

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Stacy88 on 8/20/2010 7:57:00 PM more reviews by Stacy88

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Dark   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

i love this nail polish! it is streaky but after three coats or so its perfect! and in the end the color makes up for its streakyness:)

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*TOP REVIEWER* nmhidi on 7/25/2010 6:04:00 PM more reviews by nmhidi

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This was my first ever green polish and I love it! I have it on right now with a black swirly Konad pattern over it and all week my co workers were complimenting it. and notice I said all week! this is day 6 and I only have a little tip wear on my thumbs and pointer fingers.

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merody on 7/5/2010 5:59:00 PM more reviews by merody

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I looooooooove this colour so much! Too bad the formula is absolute garbage. It takes about 3-4 coats to get it opaque which I think is way too much. I rarely use this polish, and when I do, I remember why I rarely use it. I will never buy this again (unless they change the formula).

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SugarMedic88 on 7/5/2010 2:07:00 PM more reviews by SugarMedic88

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I really, really love this color. It's such a fun pastel neon green. It is brighter than the bottle appears, though. It goes great with my NC20 skin tone, and it seems to have gone well with everyone else I've used it on. It's not a snotty looking green like I was afraid, and I've gotten many compliments when I wear it. I've had it for a few months now, but despite how much I love the color, I rarely grab this to use.

The formula is hands down the worst formula I've ever used. I'd rather use a 5 year old Bon Bon nail polish than this. And the fact that it's by OPI and retails for $8.50 is just disgusting. I'm truly floored that OPI actually put this product out. Did they not try it before they released it? It's an absolute shame to their brand.
It is unbelievably streaky and thin. This is not a nail polish you can quickly toss on in 1 or 2 coats and slap on some Seche Vite and you're out the door. This polish takes some time and effort, even for a nail guru. You have to work to keep even, thin coats as you apply coat after coat. In the end, it is possible to get it opaque after about 4 coats, but it is still quite streaky.

Ultimately, as much as I love the color itself, the ridiculously cheap/poor quality of the polish, in addition to the fact that it's by a more expensive brand, is enough to deter me from ever purchasing this polish again.

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OfYourHeart on 6/26/2010 10:06:00 PM more reviews by OfYourHeart

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

Fun, fun color! A little bit difficult to apply as it can streak but if you do thin coats and let them dry in between it turns bottle color in 3 coats. Lasts quite well too.

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mschah18 on 6/26/2010 9:24:00 PM more reviews by mschah18

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I love the color but HAAAATE the formula. It's so thin and streaky. It usually takes about 4 coats to get my desired color. While I love opi I'm sure I can find a similar color in a different brand

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shirl195 on 6/26/2010 11:45:00 AM more reviews by shirl195

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Olive, Cool   Hair: Black, Medium   Eyes: Black    

LIGHT NEON LIME GREEN. i didn't read the reviews but take heed- formula VERY THIN AND STREAKY!!! personally i don't mind thin polishes because they're easier to work with and most of them even out after the second coat. this? not a chance. takes a minimum of 3 coats to reach a normal opacity and even then its still somewhat streaky up close. im not a nail polish whore with high expectations or anything, but even to the non nail polish wearer the difficult formula is very noticeable. next, the color on my nails is pretty misleading. in the bottle it looks like a pastel mint green but in real life its more of a neon light lime green. much more yellow toned (like green grapes!) in nature than the blue tone of mint green. i still like it cause its different, but there's better pastel greens and blues out there. in some lights it looks ok, but in natural lighting it looks like im going to 80s night at the club

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ieatestrogens on 6/8/2010 3:53:00 PM more reviews by ieatestrogens

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Black, Relaxed, Medium   Eyes: Black    

This is such a pretty colour, unfortunately this formula sucks. Its streaky and takes 4 coat to get to my ideal level of opacity.

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cocodivatime on 5/20/2010 10:39:00 PM more reviews by cocodivatime

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Oh my goodness I have never come across a polish that applied this streaky. Three coats and I STILL wasnt satisfied. And I hate when I have to do three coats. This is a no go for me. Too much work and in the end its not even worth it because the color is not all that flattering on my MAC NC44 skintone. Disappointed

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kristentomlinson on 5/14/2010 1:20:00 PM more reviews by kristentomlinson

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Oily, Fair   Hair: Red, Fine   Eyes: Green    

The color in the bottle is so pretty. The application was quite difficult. I have been painting my nails for a long time and have tried many brands and I have never gotten a hold of a nail polish that streaked so bad! I finally got the hang of it and got it to go on decently. It is a lovely color but for some reason the application is lacking. I'm not sure what OPI did differently with this one.

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nepu on 5/12/2010 4:48:00 PM more reviews by nepu

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brown, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I actually bought this in Matte but... I really really love this color! It's so cute, I have it on my toes now and everytime I see them it just makes me smile :) I haven't tried this on my nails yet but will try in summer for sure! At first I thought it looked a bit like I had just colored my toenail with marker, just like I used to do as a kid, since it's a matte. I don't mind it anymore though.

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mobo10 on 4/27/2010 2:05:00 PM more reviews by mobo10

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is a funny colour..and by funny I mean that sometimes you think its perfectly summertime and other times you feel like you look like a fool for wearing such an 'out there' colour! I don't know if that made any sense?! Anyways, for starters the application was fine, the colour went on in 2 coats (true to bottle colour), it lasted about 5 days without chipping (I used a topcoat), and the colour didn't really dull over time. But the thing about it is you will get compliments (I got quite a few) but you will also get lots of stares! lol! stares from young children or older people mostly! It reminds me of a colour that you would wear in middle school. Fun for summer but a colour you will grow sick of quickly! I wouldn't repurchase...not worth it!

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pregnantcowlady on 2/21/2010 6:19:00 PM more reviews by pregnantcowlady

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

this product is so cute! i love the way it looks on my toes, and although it takes 2 coats to get it perfect, it really is a beautiful color. I got this to be my MAC peppermint patti because they aren't selling that anymore, and i have to say, this shade looks very very similar if not exactly the same. I'd say for very tan skin, this may look a little funny, i'm not sure though, i have very light skin. Would recommend this, but you should try it before you buy it if you are unsure of how the color would look on your skin. :)

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bitternessinmymouth on 1/25/2010 4:01:00 PM more reviews by bitternessinmymouth

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I like this color, but it's not universally flattering. I have to use 3 coats to get an evenly coated nail, so it runs out quickly. If you do it perfectly, it gives you a nice solid color, but the chances of that are slim. Plus, it's rather expensive ($9) even though I got it for $6.

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