Mentality Textured Earth Tones Collection Swatches & Review

by Lisa Heath

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If you have purchased from Mentality from April 2015 – June 2015 and you are experiencing sensitivity, itchiness or burning, please contact Mentality directly to have your polishes replaced. Their email is [email protected]

I personally did NOT experience any reactions when using these polishes, but many did. Please know I would have been fully transparent had I known the damage that was being caused. Again, please read the announcement above and by clicking on it, you will be taken to Mentality’s initial statement regarding the issue.

Ready for some more Mentality?  I have another great collection for you today!  The Textured Earth Tones Collection is a 12 piece collection that may not really be for everyone.  This is a lightly textured matte collection, and I know textures are hit or miss for a lot of people.  These aren’t gritty at all though and just have a hint of texture.

Take a look.

Arriccio

Arriccio

Arriccio is a light brown textured matte nail polish. I use 2 coats for these photos.

Arriccio side

Arricio cu

Asphalt

Asphalt

Asphalt is a black matte textured polish.  I used 2 coats for these photos.

ASphalt side

Asphalt CU

Cocciopesto

Cocciopesto

Cocciopesto is a soft pinkish red textured matte nail polish. I used 2 coats for these photos.

Cocciopesto side

Cocciopesto CU

Gesso

Gesso

Gesso is a beige textured matte nail polish.  I used 2 coats for these photos.

Gesso side

Gesso CU

Illite

Illite

Illite is a light green textured matte nail polish.  I used 2 coats for these photos.

Illite side

Illite CU

Kaolin

Kaolin

Kaolin is a soft blue textured matte nail polish.  I used 2 coats for these photos.

Kaolin side

Kaoli cu

Loess

Loess

Loess is a muted golden yellow textured matte nail polish.  I used 2 coats for these photos.

Loess side

Loess CU

Pozzolana

Pozzolana

Pozzolana is a dark grey textured matte nail polish. I used 2 coats for these photos.

Pozzolana side

Pozzolana CU

Spackle

Spackle

Spackle is a white textured matte nail polish. I used 2 coats for these photos.

Spackle side

Spackle CU

Stucco

Stucco

Stucco is a soft pinkish beige textured matte nail polish.  I used 2 coats for these photos.

Stucco Side

Stucco CU

Terracotta

Terracotta

Terracotta is a burnt orange textured matte nail polish. I used 2 coats for these photos.

Terracotta side

Terracotta CU

Yi Xen

Yi Xin

Yixin is a soft purple textured matte nail polish. I used 2 coats for these photos.

yi xin side

Yi Xin CU

Overview

As I said, these may not be for everyone.  They are extremely lightly textured matte shades in earthy tones that I personally like, but I like texture.  These can also be used in nail art (would make great landscape style art) as well as stamping (like most of Mentality’s shades).  A few of the shades like Asphalt and Spackle started drying quicker on me so I had to work fast, but for the most part they applied like most mattes.  If you kind of like textures but can’t stand the gritty feeling, these might be more up your alley!

And in case you didn’t know yet… Mentality Nail Polish is now using a 5 Free base for their polishes!

Price: $6.75 or the full 12 piece set for $75.00

Where To Buy: Mentality Nail Polish Website | Harlow & Co | Sally Magpies | Edgy Polish

Mentality Social Media: Facebook Instagram

Want to see more of my Mentality swatches?  Check out the Mentality section on my Swatch Gallery

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12 comments

Erika September 23, 2014 - 4:03 pm

Yassssss!

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Miranda | Slashed Beauty September 23, 2014 - 4:32 pm

Pretty finish! I think they almost look like brushed metal.

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NORAH LOVES MAKEUP September 23, 2014 - 4:33 pm

A lot of the nude tones would work so well with my bridal makeup clients.

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Dawn September 23, 2014 - 5:47 pm

Asphalt and Pozzolana are super sexy!!

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Kath TheFabZilla September 23, 2014 - 10:13 pm

I like all, most esp Asphalt, Kaolin and Gesso

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Sheila September 23, 2014 - 10:47 pm

These are pretty and unique!

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Phyrra September 24, 2014 - 12:35 am

Great swatches! Not my favorite color palette but I can see their appeal for neutral lovers.

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Destany September 24, 2014 - 4:23 am

These look interesting, very muted. Your swatches, as always, are fabulous, lady! :)

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Leelo R September 24, 2014 - 4:27 am

I actually like these :)

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Justina September 24, 2014 - 8:52 am

These colors are so unusual! I would probably use them for nail art. Pretty though not something I would normally choose for myself!

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Jess Scull September 24, 2014 - 9:36 am

These are beautiful!! Great swatches!

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Laura MyNewestAddiction September 24, 2014 - 11:40 am

I think I need all of these. so unique

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