Olive & June Lip Gloss Collection Review & Swatches! 💋✨
The Olive & June Lip Gloss Collection just released!! Dare I say this is my favorite collection that they’ve done in recent years?! It’s truly my ideal type of polish and they are all gorgeous! I’m going to be talking about each color, what it was like to paint it, comparisons and my overall thoughts!
Have you heard about my favorite hack for wearing all of my regular polishes while keeping my nails protected and helping them grow longer? Plus my nails are never stained from regular polish, I don’t have ridges, and my nails never peel?? The secret is *clear builder gel*!
I wear a thin layer of clear builder gel under my nails most days to give my nails are super smooth, plump surface. It gives my nails so much strength so they can grow out without being bendy, I truly can hit them on anything and they won’t break, and they’re never stained from regular polish. It’s THE BEST! Here are some links if you’re interested in learning more:
My FAVE Clear Builder Base – It’s so shiny and makes my nails SO strong
My Basjc Gel Manicure 1.0 Masterclass Tutorial Course – If you’re new to gel manicures or can’t seem to perfect your at-home process, you NEED to watch this.
My NEW and Improved!!! Expert Builder Gel Application Course – My exact process for applying builder gel. It’s so much easier than you think. Once you watch this, you’ll be a pro in no time!
My Dry Manicure Prep Course – Prep is KEY for making your manicures last. This is my brand new Dry Manicure course where I go into detail on how to prep your nail surface, how I do my cuticle care + nip my cuticles, and how I shape my nails. This works for both regular manicures and gel manicures!
Read more about this process here!!
One quick desperation minute from myself!! I’m so glad you love these reviews and I hope you find value in them! If you plan on buying anything from O&J (even if it’s not from this blog post), I would really appreciate if you used my LINK here. It costs you nothing, but it tells the brand that you came from my content and helps support me and the time that it takes for me to make these posts :) This is my full time job now and any support is GREATLY appreciated! This goes for any content creator that you follow as well!! It helps us grow and tells the brand that we are really driving sales/traffic for them :) ok lets get into the post!!
First off, this collection has 6 glossy syrupy shades ranging from pinks to neutrals. They all have a thinner consistency and lean a bit more on the sheer side.
Passionfruit Gloss
Color Description: Cool toned lavender jelly sheer
How It Paints: I’m going to sound so redundant in this post because all of the colors painted very easily for me! If you’ve ever used a sheer color from Olive & June, you’ll understand how these paint! They’ve got a thinner, sheer quality to it that goes on really smoothly and not streaky!
Similar Colors: Lavender Stems and You’re Invited
Comparison photos c/o Olive & June with colors on my nails :)
Starfruit Shimmer Gloss
Color Description: Sheer champagne shimmer
How It Paints: Thin formula but loaded with shimmer! I love when you put a top coat over it and it feels smooth still, just like gel feels. Obsessed!!
Similar Colors: OJBH and Sandy Scallop
Pink Pineapple Gloss
Color Description: Warm peachy pink jelly sheer
How It Paints: This one has a warm syrupy jelly finish to it that I LOVE. The pinks are my favorite in this collection, are you surprised?! :D
Similar Colors: Saltwater Taffy and Strawberry Scone
Papaya Gloss
Color Description: Sheer coral pink jelly
How It Paints: Another syrupy jelly finish but this one is definitely brighter than PPG. Another one that I love!!!
Similar Colors: Stinson Sunset and Pen Pal
Guava Gloss
Color Description: Bright jelly pink!!!!
How It Paints: My literal PERFECT nail polish color. I’m so obsessed, I need to order 10 bottles right now.
Similar Colors: Strawberries Are In Season Right Now and Hot Strawberry
Coconut Shimmer Gloss
Color Description: Sheer Chestnut Shimmer
How It Paints: This one has a super similar consistency and finish to Starfruit Shimmer Gloss but it’s obviously a deeper taupe-y brown. It almost has a similar effect to a chrome or magnet glitter finish too because it’s just sooo shimmery!
Similar Colors: OJSM and Sundance Shimmer
Kara’s Fave:
Definitely Guava Gloss… it’s just so *me* but you really can’t go wrong if you love jelly sheer polishes! They’re all so so so good!
IMPORTANT THINGS BELOW :)
If you love how my fingernails are shaped and prepped, you should check out my manicure prep course where I go IN DEPTH into my prep process with every single step and tool I use on myself and on clients.
If you love how I painted my nails and you want to know all of my secrets to painting perfectly, might I suggest my painting course?! I have heard from some of you that your nails truly never looked better even after watching lots of other classes and tutorials!
If you are thinking of getting an O&J mani system but you want to amp it up just a little bit, check out my blog post The Olive & June Mani System + 3 Items I would add For The Best Mani!!
As a reminder, please shop through THIS LINK and use the code OJKARA20 to save 20% on your purchase :)
Here are some other blog posts about Olive & June too!
Olive & June Spring/Summer 2023 Quick Dry Collection Review & Swatches
Olive & June x That's Heart Collaboration Review & Swatches
OLIVE & JUNE SPRING 2023 REVIEW & SWATCHES
OLIVE & JUNE WINTER 2022 REVIEW & SWATCHES
OLIVE & JUNE FALL 2022 REVIEW & SWATCHES
OLIVE & JUNE SUMMER 2022 COLLECTION SWATCHES & REVIEW
NEW!! Olive & June Quick Dry Polish Review & Swatches
The Lazy Genius x Olive & June Review - NEW COLLECTION!!
Olive & June Spring 2022 Collection Review, Swatches & Comparisons! 🍓
The Olive & June Mani System + 3 items I would add to get the best mani!!
THE ULTIMATE PEDICURE ROUTINE 🦶
Which ones are you loving and thinking of picking up?? Let me know in the comments!
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