I confess that for the most part, I have largely overlooked/bypassed many Estée Lauder collections, but something changed for me last fall; I chanced upon this ‘Metallic Sage’ nail lacquer and I literally stopped in my tracks. Something about these brooding, dusty tones with that elusive hidden shimmer deep within, always seems to call to me – and this beauty, I heard loud & clear! All swatches are with base and top coats.
In honour of the day, I’m showcasing my own streak of “green”! Happy St. Patrick’s Day, my beauties! (source)
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‘Metallic Sage’ is an interesting paradox; what looks like a deep shade in the bottle, actually applies somewhat semi-sheer, something I didn’t expect at all! An easy-flowing formula with just the right amount of viscosity and density, I applied three thin coats to achieve a perfectly opaque finish, although good coverage was also visible by the second coat. I found the slightly wide brush a touch awkward to use at first, but I liked the fact that this width meant no excessive fanning of the bristles – seems to be made for precise application. This deep olive, khaki-leaning shade with that inner core of copper & bronze ultra-fine shimmer swirling secretly throughout may come across as somewhat drab when seen indoors, but really comes to life the instant light hits it. Something to note is that you need to work quickly, as this lacquer appears to dry on the fast side. Also, do NOT skip the top coat, because while the finish has a nice gleam, it is by no means high gloss.
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Final thoughts: For my first foray into Estée Lauder nail varnishes, I have to say that I am quite pleased; this is a unique shade in my collection – not an easy feat to accomplish when you have as many polishes as I presently have, let me tell you! I’m not that happy with the price point of this product, especially when you consider that it holds significantly less than many other high end brands, but seems to be just as costly. That being said, I now wonder why I haven’t noted this brand’s lacquers before this? This gorgeous greyed-out sage green hue is one that seems to hit just under the radar, and I love it when a colour does that – makes you look, then look again…and again…and again…
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