Friday, July 22, 2011

Barielle Blackened Bleu

    Today's Barielle actually came from a blog sale instead of from the actual place, but whatever, I'm still including it. This is Blackened Bleu, from the All Lacquered Up Collection. 

Blackened Bleu is a black jelly base stuffed with bright blue to teal shimmer. 


Sunlight, no flash.


Natural light, no flash.


Natural light, no flash.


Sunlight, no flash.


Sunlight, no flash.


Sunlight, no flash.

     I'm so superbly in love Blackened Bleu. I was kind of scared that it would be another NOPI Drama in the Dark dupe, but it's actually so much better. It's deeper, richer, and the shimmer is more distinct and sparkly. It's so pretty...like looking at the ocean on a gorgeous starry night. 
     Blackened Bleu had an okay formula. It was a bit thinner than what I would have liked, but it wasn't terrible. I needed four coats before I was satisfied with the opaqueness and depth of the color, so next time I wear this, it'll be over a black or dark blue creme. Also, it needed a really shiny topcoat to be at its absolute best, but at least after all the struggle and whatever, the end product is lovely. 

And that's all from me today! Thanks for reading, and enjoy your Friday!


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Ooooh, I really like this one! All the pretty sparkles...ooooh. I need to up my blue collection!
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1 reply · active 714 weeks ago
Lol yess they are quite mesmerizing indeed. And yess you do need more blues! There are so many magnificent blue polishes floating around. :D
I love that you can tell this is blue even in natural low light. I might have to purchase it myself!
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That's one of my favorite things too! And then the little shimmer looks so glowy...like blue fireflies in the night. *swoons*
Wow, that is beautiful! I have a ton of blues, but that one seems pretty unique.
1 reply · active 714 weeks ago
I think it is pretty unique...it's supposed to be close to China Glaze Blk-Bla-Bong, but since that's discontinued, I'm still gonna call it unique LMAO.
Very pretty! I don't have a lot of Barielle in my stash.
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1 reply · active 714 weeks ago
Oh that's understandable. I feel like Barielle is kind of hard to get, you know? I never see it in stores. :(
I thought this one would be a dupe for ChG Blk Bila Bong but when compared I think BB is a bit more sparkly so I kept both. It is a very pretty polish, especially in the sun!
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1 reply · active 714 weeks ago
Orly? Thanks for letting me know!! I've been waiting to get Blk-Bila-Bong from ebay, but if this is more sparkly, maybe I don't need it after all.
And I'm glad that you like it. :D

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