OPI • Charged Up Cherry • Polishes

sharontracy on 1/1/2013 12:18:00 AM more reviews by sharontracy

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

This colour doesn't look good with my skin tone. Disappointed as it looks gorgeous on others I've seen wearing it.

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slvandiver83 on 9/2/2012 1:11:00 PM more reviews by slvandiver83

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I LOVE this color! I'm usually a pale pink/nude type of person, but over the summer I decided to experiment with some bright colors on my toes. I would never wear something bright on my hands, just not my style. But for a pedicure, I think this is probably my favorite color ever! It's a bright pink almost red creme. I do NOT like red- I find red tacky, too "look at me", but this is pink enough that it doesn't scream RED. I guess it's like a watermelony pink. Awesome with or without a tan. Can't comment on the staying power because I've only had it on a week but so far no chips or dulling. I'll wear this over and over! :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* msdi2u on 7/31/2012 1:35:00 AM more reviews by msdi2u

Age: 44-55   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I picked Charged Up Cherry for my latest pedicure, and I am lovin' it!!! It looks so darn good on tanned toes, let me tell ya! I can't stop staring at my toes in my flip flops... lol! And normally, I HATE the way my feet look! I've got bunions, hammertoes, etc... but such a silly little thing like a bright- colored nail polish on my toes just makes everything look all better. I can't find a dupe of this in my stash, either. I'm so disappointed-- it is a unique color... sort of a pinkish-corally-red? I compared it to OPI Cajun Shrimp and a lot of berry-colored polishes that I own, but none of them are identical. Looks like I'll be ordering this one from Amazon.com really soon. =)

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bonnyanne on 5/25/2012 1:17:00 AM more reviews by bonnyanne

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

I had this colour put on my finger and toe nails at the salon today and on my word this is beautiful!! I don't normally go for corally-type colours, I usually just go for pinks or reds, but I thought why not try something different? It's so lovely. Very girly and fun! It looks great on, glides on like a dream and sets well with the base & top coat (also by OPI) used in conjunction.
I am seriously considering going out to purchase this nail polish on its own just because I love it so much now. I recommend this!!

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nadienadie on 4/27/2012 1:00:00 PM more reviews by nadienadie

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Dark   Hair: Black   Eyes: Other    

What can I say! I bought this shade because I was looking for a coral-ly, pink-y shade and when I saw this I really liked it for its cherry coral attitude. However, its the formula that always makes me rethink my decision when wanting to apply this.
Three coats are definately needed on this one. With a sloppy hand the dry time could be longer than desired. The formula is not to the standard that I expect with OPI.
Therefore I kinda expect a bit of chipping, possibly, and I always have to use a fast drying topcoat. Otherwise, expect to be sitting there for ages waiting for it to dry.
This polish is hard work! Which is a shame because it is the perfect summer, on holiday, manicure and pedicure colour.
On this occasion, I won't be repurchasing.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Susee on 4/4/2012 4:04:00 PM more reviews by Susee

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

Beautiful pinkish red creme. I love the color on my fair, cool toned (with a tan) skin for a pedicure. It's very bright; however I find the formula to be too thick and streaky. Some of OPI's formulas are extremely smooth and lovely to apply, but this one is not. I won't purchase again.

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*TOP REVIEWER* jewels64 on 3/4/2012 2:52:00 PM more reviews by jewels64

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

I got a pedicure and wanted a bright corally pink to look forward to spring, along the lines of the bright pinkish lipsticks that MAC has put out recently. I really like it. It looks more reddish pink in the bottle but corally pink on my NC30 skin tone.

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*TOP REVIEWER* CrystalNicole017 on 10/29/2011 10:51:00 PM more reviews by CrystalNicole017

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Tan, Warm   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I decided to get Charged up cherry because I'm always wearing light shades of pink and I wanted something brighter and darker almost red. This color is perfect because to me it looks like a mix of pink, coral and red. Indoors it tends to look more subtle and outdoors it looks more bright. This color looks amazing against black clothes! It just makes it pop!

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barbiex3 on 7/20/2011 4:08:00 PM more reviews by barbiex3

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I went to get my nails done today & I chose this color, as I was thinking of doing Essie's Raspberry but they didn't have it. So this is a little pinker than Raspberry mixed with coral. At first I was eh but once it dried it looks so good because it's not a typical pink color or a typical coral color. I love that it's mixed. I would probably find a color similar to this from Essie which would probably be Watermelon considering I'm not too keen of OPI's formula or brush.

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FloozieKitten on 5/10/2011 12:34:00 PM more reviews by FloozieKitten

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Tan, Warm   Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

Bright Pinky Red - more of a red I think. Easy to apply. Looks great with a sun tan. I also have on my toes and the moment and it looks fab with brown sandalls.

Layering tip
If you have OPI "wing it" from Summer Flutter collection.......
- a coat of this over CUC looks amazing!

edit - It is just a shade darker than feeling hot hot hot - you dont need both! I dont think I would buy this again because I think a few similar colours out there

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*TOP REVIEWER* lindsey835 on 5/7/2011 1:04:00 PM more reviews by lindsey835

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

Gorgeous creamy watermelon shade that's perfect for summer. It's an easy application and you can get by with a single coat.

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sineadt on 3/15/2011 2:58:00 AM more reviews by sineadt

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

this is a little too red for my liking (for a pink) i prefer shorts story for a bright pink and it doesn't seem to match my pale skin all that well but i do like this shade, it tends to be a little sheer so i usually go for 3 coats.

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Spabern on 2/1/2011 10:07:00 PM more reviews by Spabern

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

This was also my first OPI purchase. I love this color. I think it makes me look tanner than usual. I have a really pale complexion in the dead of winter but this color looks great on me. I have bought 3 bottles of this. The first I bought immediately after I finished a manicure. Then I lost that one. Then my second one my klutz of a brother broke it. I was furious. So he promised he'd buy me a new one. So he did and I put it in when I want to feel sexy and sassy

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*TOP REVIEWER* pink3rbellx on 1/28/2011 12:19:00 PM more reviews by pink3rbellx

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is a really pretty and flattering hot pink that is clearly pink but on its way to red. I love it! It really flatters my light skin. I'm not sure if it was just my polishing that day or because it was the first use of the bottle, but it took me 4 coats to reach opacity with CUC. Still, totally worth it. HG hot pink, because it's hard for me to find a hot pink that looks this great on my fingers (most are reserved for my toes).

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Shabby413 on 11/10/2010 12:38:00 PM more reviews by Shabby413

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

What a great bright light cherry red! Application was flawless and the cheery color really brightens up an all black outfit. I think this would look
amazing with a tan. A keeper! Love it, highly recommend. Very flattering.

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*TOP REVIEWER* emmgill on 10/1/2010 4:57:00 AM more reviews by emmgill

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

This was my first OPI nailpolish purchase and I;m never going back! it dries really quickly and the brush is amazing! this color is very bright and vibrant I really enjoy wearing it.

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mjhdesign on 8/15/2010 8:21:00 AM more reviews by mjhdesign

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Dark, Warm   Hair: Black, Relaxed, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This is a fun summer shade that I had to try before the summer ended. It's a really bright color, I'd describe it as a hot pink & coral mix. 1 coat applied a tiny bit streaky but it's great with 2 coats.

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*TOP REVIEWER* SarahMcD on 8/8/2010 10:53:00 PM more reviews by SarahMcD

Age: 25-29   Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Curly   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this in an effort to break away from my habitual use in the summer of purples/fuchsias. It's definitely not "Cherry," but is a fun color nonetheless. Hot pink mixed with coral. On me, this is hot pink in the sun, but coral in darker settings. I wish it stayed as more of a mix of the two consistently, instead of looking like two different colors. Either way, though, it's a vibrant color that looks cute on toes in the summer with a tan. My only real complaint is that it's harder to apply than OPI usually is. It's kind of goopy and applies streakily. Because of that, I won't repurchase, but will move on in search of a better, similar color.

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makeuplover6 on 8/5/2010 1:41:00 PM more reviews by makeuplover6

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

I was recently searching online for different OPI polishes that also had fantastic reviews. OPI charged up cherry caught my eye particularly for the name, as I am obsessed with anything cherry. The reviews were spot on! An earlier review states the shade is like blended cherries with cream added, and that is the perfect description. I currently have this nail varnish on now and it is the perfect pink! I can not rave about this enough. I think it really is a shade everyone would suit and love. Defo try it for yourselves.

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daisy888 on 7/6/2010 11:23:00 AM more reviews by daisy888

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

This colour reminds me a lot of Essie's watermelon, which was one of my go to shades for the summer. I got this because I don't like red on myself, but my 5 year old son loooves red & gets upset that I always pick pink! As already mentioned, this goes on pinky/red/coral, so it's not exactly pink, but a little more so than the above-mentioned watermelon. In terms of brightness, it's a touch more muted than most summer brights, which is why I like it, and find it to be incredibly complimentary next to my olive skin tone (nc25 atm). Rated this a 4, because I too dislike the wide brush and it's a touch streaky, but once two coats are applied it's fine. I didn't find the formula to be too thick. I

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