Cult Nails Behind Closed Doors has just been released and it's absolutely stunning!!!
The latest collection created by Maria and inspired by her friends, family and Culties consists of 5 shimmers. Perfect for the season.
Disciplined is a soft green based grey with a blue and pink sparkle. It's sheer, almost jelly, but built up easily in 3 coats. I really love how delicate it looks and I think that its softness would have been lost in an opaque creme so I don't mind the 3 coats for once.
Flushed is the most amazing purple I've seen in a long time! Warm and dusty purple base with a strong hot pink flash, it literally glows every time light hits it. Formula was even and self-leveling and although I didn't achieve 100% opacity with 2 coats, I didn't feel the need to apply a third one, it just felt right that way.
Coveted is also a stunner! I'm sure it would instantly convert anyone to green polish. A deep forest green with a sexy shimmer and various sizes of green flakes (not flakies) that screams Holiday, pure perfection, sigh. I used 2 coats plus topcoat here.
Bitten is a dark magenta packed with glass flecks. It's deep and sexy and the name is a perfect match with the shade. I used 2 coats here and they dried slightly lighter than the bottle but I'm sure a third one would achieve bottle color if you prefer it darker.
Afterglow is a deep and glowing coppery brown with a metallic looking pink sparkle. It's really different from all of the other browns I have and I love the dimension the shimmer adds. There's also a slight color shift towards gold in the bottle but it only appears under extreme lighting angles on the nails. Formula on the sheer side but actually quite nice and I reached full opacity after 3 coats.
And here's a quick gif showing the shimmer color shift:
The Behind Closed Doors is already available on CultNails.com with a preview pricing of $40 for the whole set until November 15th.
Starting November 16th, they will be sold separately and retail for $10 each (15ml / 0.5 fl.oz).
For more information, please refer to CultNails.com or Cult Nails on Twitter, Facebook or Maria's blog.
So, what do you think girls? Did you order your set already? Which ones appeal the most to you?
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Sigh, I'm supposed to be on a no-buy until the 25th (payday), but I'd love to take advantage of the preview pricing :'( They are just too gorgeous to pass up. I'm going to wait though. I'll add them to my already long Cult Nails wish list.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious though, what's the difference between a flake and a flakie?
Love these colors! I agree, Bitten is a green converter. It's gorgeous and perfect for the holiday season. But I can't get over After Glow's color shift!
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty! I am debating buying only my 3 favorites or getting all 5 now for the discounted pre-sale price. Probably will end up snagging all five. As always, your swatches convert me.
ReplyDelete@Meghan a flakies is very thin and translucent while what I call a flake would be thicker and more like a shred of glitter. I hope this makes sense ;-)
ReplyDeleteSigh. I would love love love at least two bottles of Flushed. Bitten has almost convinced me as well. However, I JUST ordered from Cult Nails and I just can't justify buying again with the shipping... so I'll wait until the new year and get a few more new colours in a big order that qualifies for free shipping (I hope they still have it!) These swatches are so beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are some really pretty colors!
ReplyDeleteYour swatches are SO gorgeous. I was doubting if I really wanted some of these colors, but you've definitely sold me. I just ordered them. Literally 5 seconds ago. :-P
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!
I already ordered the collection, and I can't really tell which one I like best, they're all stunning.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous swatches! Do you think Flushed compared to Zoya Yasmeen at all?
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing your swatches, I'm so glad that I picked up this collection! BTW, your application and photography are spot on :D
ReplyDeleteAll the shades are so beautiful. Love how they shine. I really like the green color.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE bitten! That colour is stunning :)
ReplyDeleteJazz x
Loooove the swatches!
ReplyDeleteI think i'm going to faint :)) Jesus, these nail polishes are AWESOME, and your swatches are the best!!!! I love them all, there is not a single nail polish in this collection that i don't like :D
ReplyDeleteWow ALLL of these are beautiful! I think I'll give Cult Nails a try!
ReplyDeleteFlushed is a stunner!
ReplyDeleteI am loving Bitten & Flushed - they have my name all over those 2!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What an amazing color. I was trying to decide which one I liked best, but they're all so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteoh my god it's perfection indeed
ReplyDeleteAfterglow and Bitten are my favourites! I seriously need to join the Cult! Great post as usual! xo
ReplyDeleteFlushed is my favorite! What top coat do you use to have much shine? Thanks
ReplyDeleteI would love ALL of these but if I had to pick just one it would be Flushed for sure! So gorg!
ReplyDeleteDisciplined may very well be the gray I've been looking for! Coveted looks Ahhh-mazing making and Afterglow is beautiful. I think I might need all three!
ReplyDeletethat purple looks a bit like Butter London HRH!
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