Dive into the captivating world of Moonshine Manny's Book Boyfriends Collection Part 2, a stunning array of nail polishes inspired by beloved literary characters and stories. This review delves into eight unique shades, each boasting its own distinct personality and captivating finish. From the fiery red-orange of "Jamie" to the mystical eggplant of "Azriel," this collection offers a spectrum of colors and effects to suit every mood and occasion. Prepare to be mesmerized by thermal shifts, holographic glitters, and shimmering flakes that transform your nails into wearable works of art.Each polish is meticulously described, detailing its formula, application, and overall effect. We explore the opacity, shimmer, and glitter content of each shade, offering insights into their wearability and the overall experience. Discover the standout features of each polish, from the surprisingly opaque jelly base of "Warm in Your Arms" to the intense sparkle of the add-on, "Castile," and uncover the perfect shade to match your autumnal or festive spirit. This in-depth review provides a comprehensive guide to choosing your next favorite nail polish, ensuring you'll find the perfect literary-inspired hue to complement your style.
Pros And Cons
- Can be worn alone or as a topper
- Highly sparkly and shiny
- Multiple color shifts (green, gold, pink, purple, blue)
- Receives many compliments
- Impressive formulas across the collection
- Beautiful shimmer and glitter combinations
- Good opacity with generally 2-3 coats depending on the polish
- Unique and visually appealing designs
- Some polishes may require 3 coats for full opacity
- Brush application might cause some unevenness in certain polishes
- Smooth and even application
- Good opacity in 2 coats (possibly 3 for longer nails)
- Beautiful shimmer and micro-flake combination
- Jelly base
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Jamie: A Red Orange Jelly with Shimmer and Sparkle
Moonshine Manny's Jamie, inspired by Jamie from Outlander, is a captivating red-orange jelly polish. It's infused with gold to red to pink shimmer and tiny gold holo glitter, creating a mesmerizing effect.
The formula is surprisingly opaque, achieving full coverage in just two coats. Longer nails might require a third coat for complete coverage but the shimmer and glitter are beautifully visible.
This polish leans more towards a tomato red, a shade I wasn’t initially drawn to, but the warm shimmer and holo glitter truly elevate it. It's a stunning choice, particularly for autumn.
Kingfisher: A Thermal Polish with a Colour Transformation
Kingfisher, inspired by the book Quicksilver, is a striking thermal polish that transitions from a cool blue to a vibrant spring green with a change in temperature.
It’s adorned with yellow glitters of varying sizes, adding extra sparkle to the color play. The formula is slightly uneven, but still builds beautifully to full opacity, especially in three coats, recommended for evenness
I loved the balance of micro and hex glitters, and the polish truly shines in both its cold and warm states. A glitter smoother is recommended to tame the glitters for an even finish.
Azriel: A Mysterious Deep Eggplant with Shimmer and Glitter
Azriel, inspired by the character from A Court of Thorns and Roses, is a deep eggplant polish with a sapphire aqua shimmer and silver and gold holo glitters.
This polish delivers a truly mysterious and brooding look, perfectly representing the character. Three coats are needed for full opacity, and a touch-up might be necessary due to slight patchiness.
The blue shimmer is highly prominent, and the holo glitter adds remarkable sparkle. It's a perfect polish for autumn and winter.
Colonel Brandon: An Intense Toffee Linear Holographic
Colonel Brandon, inspired by Sense and Sensibility, is an intense toffee linear holographic polish.
This polish is remarkably smooth and even, achieving full opacity in two coats. The warm, comforting brown-gold base and the linear holographic effect create a stunning combination.
The linear holo is impressive; it almost looks like there's an inner glow. It's a surprisingly gorgeous and unexpectedly enjoyable shade.
Rowan: A Sage Gray Holographic with Shimmer and Flakes
Inspired by Throne of Glass, Rowan is a sage gray holographic polish with orange to gold to green shimmer and turquoise micro-flakes.
The formula is creamy and smooth, providing full opacity in just two coats. The balance of shimmer and flakes is perfect, creating a unique and visually appealing finish.
The holographic effect is beautiful in sunlight, while the turquoise flakes stand out in lower lighting. It's a versatile polish suitable for many occasions.
Castile: A Super Sparkly Flaky Balm
Castile, the collection add-on (likely inspired by the series of the same name), is a super sparkly flaky balm with silver holo and iridescent flakes.
It can be worn alone or as a topper. The reviewer prefers it as a full manicure because of its intense sparkle and beautiful array of colors (green, gold, pink, purple, blue).
It's highly reflective and catches the light beautifully. This polish is very versatile and suitable for many occasions, especially festive ones.
Warm in Your Arms: A Chocolate Jelly with Pink to Gold Shimmer
Warm in Your Arms, a Project Dupit polish inspired by OPI's Warm and Fuzzy, is a chocolate jelly base with pink to gold shimmer and gold and bronze glass fleck micro-flakes.
Despite being a jelly base, it builds up surprisingly quickly, achieving full opacity in two coats. The formula is smooth and even.
The golden-green and pink shimmer beautifully complements the chocolaty base, making it a perfect polish for autumn and Thanksgiving.
Overall Conclusion
The Moonshine Manny Book Boyfriends Collection Part 2 is a stunning collection featuring a diverse range of colors, finishes, and inspirations. Each polish boasts a unique charm and excellent formula.
While several polishes are exceptional, Castile stands out as the clear favorite with its intense sparkle, iridescent flakes, and beautiful color shifts. However, all the polishes showcase beautiful color and finish.
Overall, this collection is highly recommended for nail polish enthusiasts who appreciate high-quality formulas and unique, inspired designs. The value proposition is significant, especially with the free add-on polish.