My favorite Matte topcoat!
9:03 AMHi everyone! Since my last post I've been loving on my favorite matte topcoat from Opi. If you love matte manicures, then this is the post for you!
Here's Opi mtc over Zoya Chantal from the Naturel Collection.
Stamping image is from Born Pretty Store BP-30
This next one is also one of my favorite matte manicures.
This one is Opis mtc over Morgan Taylor "Berry Perfection"
This stamping image is also from Born Pretty Store. This one is from plate BP-05
So, why do I love opi matte topcoat the best? Because it dries everything to such a smooth looking finish. In my own experience, some matte top coats leave a more waxy finish, especially over cremes. Sorry if you like the waxy finishes but I'm not much of a fan. When I saw what opi matte did over a creme I was sold. Fabulousness! (Yes I like making up fun new words) I use it over everything from cremes to shimmers and metallics. I can NOT get enough! Matte ALL the manicures!
Do you enjoy matte manicures? Do you have a favorite matte topcoat? If you let me know in the comments! And dont forget you may use my discount coupon on bornprettystore.com to receive 10% off of non sales items. Bps button in the sidebar will take you right to them.
Until next time.
Xo, Lo
*I bought this* the polish shown in this post was purchased with my own resources.
*press sample* the plates used are samples for review.
As always all opinions are honest and 100% my own.
38 comments
The stamping looks lovely! And both of those colours look amazing with matte top coat!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think so also.
DeleteI really like that berry manicure! I don't have much experience with matte polish myself except for the Zoya Matte Velvets, which I love! I got the China Glaze matte top coat free from Ulta, but I haven't used it yet so I don't know how it performs.
ReplyDeleteI have the matte velvety also, I haven't used them yet, but I want too! I need more hours in the day.
DeleteI love your matte manis! They are both beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI love both of these. I tend to forget to use my matte topcoat, which is a shame because I really love this type of look!!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with mine. I really should get a back up soon!
DeleteI love these manis and they look great with matte topcoat!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI must admit, matte manicures are not my thing, but after seeing your photos of them, I definitely must give them another go. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I'm pretty much a fan of everything. Hahaha oops.
Deletei too love matte mani's but i am scared as it shows out the flaws easily :P
ReplyDeleteThey sure do! If I'm using a matte topcoat I like to use a normal topcoat first for a smooth surface. But when the actual color is matte I definitely try to get it as even as possible.
DeleteOkay, I've been trying to decide which matte top coat to buy because I haven't had much success with the ones I've tried. You've sold me on this one!
ReplyDeleteI've tried many and this is hands down the best Ive found. It makes everything look amazing Karen!
DeleteI'm really starting to love matte's! This looks like a great top coat!
ReplyDeleteI can't get enough of them! It really is!
DeleteLoved both manis. I too like matte manis. I bought Essie Matte about you after seeing lot of pretty manis. But it dries too matte for my choice. So my Fav. matte top coat still remains my Mash Matte top coat. Beacuse that dries velvet matte giving satin finish.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh it sounds lovely! I have never tried mash matte, but I have a few others in my stash. :)
DeleteGreat stamping! I love O.P.I matte top coat too! I haven't used any other matte tc since I've tried it!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Me either. I try to use up the others I have and I have a hard time because I just know it won't be the same! Lol
DeleteI love matticures! I like new words too, LOL. I have the OPI matte top coat, but sorry to say I haven't tried it yet. I bought it and sally hansen's big matte top coat and the same time and just by chance opened that one first. I really should try it though cuz these look great :-)
ReplyDeleteMatticures! Yes!!!!! I love that. I try to use my others up also. I managed to finish my hard candy bottle. It was a nice one too, but I had to thin it down some.
DeleteWow. These are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteI love matte manis! My favorite matte top coat is WetnWild matte topcoat mostly because of the price. I haven't tried the OPI yet.
ReplyDeleteI have that one also, I've used it to watermarble it separated the colors so my base color could show through. Love!
DeleteI love matte nails. I'm wearing some right now. :) I haven't tried the OPI matte coat yet. I really like the NYC one.
ReplyDeleteYay! Let's wear all the matte manis! My bottle of nyc is half gone that's a good one too!
DeleteI'm so on the matte train lately. I cannot get enough of it. I love love the nude/green stamping.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am also, I just love them! I think this year is going to be the matte manicure year for me. I love a glossy finish but I'm always like, let's matte this! Wooo!
ReplyDeleteI have a W&W matte topcoat and one other brand, I can't remember right off the top of my head. I don't use them as often as I should... I should change that.
ReplyDeleteI wish I would of had that leaf plate back in November. I did some freehand leaves that looked so terrible. I love how both your manis came out. All aboard the matte train.
ReplyDeleteThat worked great over the stamping, didn't smear it a bit!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! I need a new bottle of OPI matte top coat. Mine got those little crusties on the neck that left white spots in my manis, and no amount of cleaning the neck or thinner could save it. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteI do love a matte mani and these are lovely!
ReplyDeleteLoved both manis. Can't tell any difference :) both matte looks pretty
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