KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection

by Lisa Heath

Press Sample of KBShimmer
Summer 2016 Collection

The KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection is releasing on June 1st, and I have all 12 gorgeous shades to share with you here!

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This collection contains cremes, holographics, ‘birthstone finishes’, shimmers and of course, the glitter crellies KBShimmer is so well known for! There will also be a new limited edition Summer scent that you can get ahold of in mani shots, lotions and scrubs called Margarita Lime – and it’s tangy, sweet and perfect for the season!

I’m not going to babble too much since I know most will just be scrolling down to photos anyway – so on with the show!

Along For The Tide

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Along For The Tide Swatch

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Along For The Tide Swatch

Along For The Tide is a stunning medium bright blue scattered holographic with blue and pink fleck shimmer mixed in. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Along For The Tide Macro

Along For The Tide Front

Along For The Tide Flash

Above photo shown with flash, not color accurate

Along For The Tide Up

Along For The Tide Down

Don’t Play Koi

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Don't Play Koi Swatch

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Don’t Play Koi Swatch

Don’t Play Koi is a white crelly base with turquoise, coral and grey glitters in various sizes mixed in. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

I actually slipped a bit with this one. In a Facebook group I’m in, someone asked what colors we’d like to see group customs in, and I said I wanted to see more turquoise, grey and coral. Someone responded to me saying they wanted to see it in a crelly and I said “I think KBShimmer did one” because (even though it was sitting right in front of me) I thought it was already done by KBShimmer. When I realized my flub I went back and said “nope, I’m mistaken”

Oops.

Don't Play Koi Macro

Don't Play Koi Front

Don't Play Koi Up

Don't Play Koi Down

Good Reef

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Good Reef Swatch

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Good Reef Swatch

Good Reef is a neon peach creme base packed with pink glass flecks. This is a little darker in person. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Good Reef Macro

Good Reef Front

Good Reef Up

Good Reef Down

Gull Get Real

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Gull Get Real Swatch

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Gull Get Real Swatch

KBShimmer expanded on their ‘Birthstone finishes’ and if you are unsure what those are, you can check out my KBShimmer Birthstone Collection review 

Gull Get Real is a cool toned purple jelly packed with metallic flakes and holographic microglitter. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Gull Get Real Macro

Gull Get Real Front

Gull Get Real Up

Gull Get Real Down

One Night Sand

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection One Night Sand Swatch

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection One Night Sand Swatch

One Night Sand is also a ‘birthstone finish’ shade. This is a copper jelly packed with metallic flakes and holographic microglitter. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

One Night Sand Macro

One Night Sand Front

One Night Sand Up

One Night Sand Down

How Low Can You Flamingo

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection How Low Can You Flamingo Swatch

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection How Low Can You Flamingo Swatch

How Low Can You Flamingo is a bright neon pink creme. It’s a bit brighter in person (we know how my camera loves neons!) and is stunning! I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

How Low Can You Flamingo Macro

How Low Can You Flamingo Up

How Low Can You Flamingo Down

Mai Tai One On

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Mai Tai One On Swatch

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Mai Tai One On Swatch

Mai Tai One On is a gorgeous yellow creme with gold shimmery flecks packed in. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

I found this shade to be a tad streaky on the first 2 coats, but the 3rd smoothed it all out.

Mai Tai One On Macro

Mai Tai One On Front

Mai Tai One On Up

Mai Tai One On Down

Neon Me

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Neon Me Swatch

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Neon Me Swatch

Neon Me is a white crelly base packed with neon round glitters in various sizes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Neon Me Macro

Neon Me Front

Neon Me Up

Neon Me Down

Playing With The Buoys

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Playing With The Bouys Swatch

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Playing With The Buoys Swatch

Playing With The Buoys is a dusty mint creme. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Playing With The Bouys Macro

Playing With The Bouys Up

Playing With The Bouys Down

Ready For A Good Lime

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Ready For A Good Lime Swatch

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Ready For A Good Lime Swatch

Ready For A Good Lime is a neon lime green creme. It’s more green in person. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Ready For A Good Lime Macro

Ready For A Good Lime up

Ready For A Good Lime Down

Suit The Breeze

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Suit The Breeze Swatch

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Suit The Breeze Swatch

Suit The Breeze is a vibrant cornflower blue creme with pink glass flecks mixed in. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Suit The Breeze Macro

Suit The Breeze Front

Suit The Breeze Up

Suit The Breeze Down

That’s Nude To Me

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection That's Nude To Me Swatch

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection That’s Nude To Me Swatch

That’s Nude To Me is a creamy warm toned beige holographic. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

That's Nude To Me Macro

That's Nude To Me Front

That's Nude To Me Flash

Above photo shown with flash, not color accurate.

That's Nude To Me Up

That's Nude To Me Down

Margarita Lime Mani Shot

Margarita Lime

The Limited Edition Summer scent is Margarita Lime! I received the mani shot of this, and it’s long used up – and oh so amazing! It’s got some tartness, a little tang and reminds you of a delicious margarita! You will be able to snag this scent in lotions, scrubs and mani shots (which I will be doing once they are live on the site!)

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection Overview

KBShimmer Summer 2016 Collection

I absolutely adore the mix of finishes in this collection! There truly is a little something for everyone – shimmers, holo, flakes, cremes, glitter crellies.. the works! Application was nice with all 12 shades and no matter which ones you get – you won’t be disappointed.

My favorites for this collection are: Good Reef, Don’t Play Koi, Playing With The Buoys, Along For The Tide, How Low Can You Flamingo, and Suit The Breeze.

Price: $9.25 Each

Where To Buy: KBShimmer Website | Live Love Polish | Harlow & Co | Amazon

Release Date: June 1st, 2016

KBShimmer Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest

So what shades are you loving? Will you be picking any up? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

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11 comments

Never Say Die Beauty May 20, 2016 - 6:51 am

KB Shimmer’s polishes are the most consistently gorgeous IMHO. I love the summer collection, so many I’d love to own

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Elena May 20, 2016 - 7:09 am

Gorgeous collection all around! My KBShimmer wishlist keeps growing :-)

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Lisa Heath May 20, 2016 - 8:02 am

I actually picked up several KBShimmer’s I was running low on before this collection was sent out <3 Love her polish!

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Bailey May 20, 2016 - 12:08 pm

Ooh, these are amazing! I love way too many of these, but Good Reef and That’s Nude to Me are especially great.

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Stacy Pennock May 20, 2016 - 3:47 pm

Thank you so much for your gorgeous swatches!
I am in love with the ILNP Ultra Metallics and the KBShimmer Birthstone polishes. Can you tell me how One Night Sand compares to ILNP Juliette and Gull, Get Real to Bulletproof Symphony?

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Lisa Heath May 20, 2016 - 6:20 pm

Unfortunately I don’t own the ILNP’s to compare with!

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MarciaF May 20, 2016 - 5:27 pm

What a beautiful collection. KBShimmer is always amazing. I’m wearing Coral Reef as I’m typing and I love it. Your swatches have convinced me of the others I need now.

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Julie May 20, 2016 - 6:28 pm

So many pretty finishes and shades! I especially love the birthstone polishes!

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Phyrra May 20, 2016 - 6:34 pm

I love that bright blue so much!

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Honeygirlk May 22, 2016 - 6:29 pm

Such a gorgeous collection. I love the milky whites with glitter… so fun.

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