Mentality Nail Polish Metallics Collection Swatches & Review

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Today’s post really makes me smile.  Want to know why?  Well either way I’m going to tell you, so you might as well just say “sure”!

2 years ago, a fairly new indie hit the scene.  I got a message from a lovely couple asking if I would do a review for them.  I was still in my first year of blogging and hadn’t approached indies to review for, so this was exciting for me.  An indie brand wanted me to swatch for them.  That brand was Mentality and they sent me some mini bottles of their Metallic Collection. (if you want to see an OLD review and how long my talon nails use to be… go here)

Why am I reposting this collection?  Well, a lot has changed in 2 years (besides my nail length and photo quality) and over time Mentality has removed some shades from the Metallics Collection, and they’ve also added some shades.  So because of that, I find it worth reposting!

Aspire

Aspire is a yellow green metallic nail polish with gold flecks within it.  I used 2 coats for these photos and a glossy top coat.

Demand

Demand isa  bright orange metallic nail polish with gold flecks.  I used 2 coats for these photos and a glossy top coat.

Essential

Essential is a blue purple metallic nail polish with gold flecks.  Probably one of my favorites from this collection!  I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Fancy

Fancy is a yellow metallic nail polish with gold flecks.  As I was swatching this one I got the song “Fancy” stuck in my head.  Thank you Mentality.

I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Lust

Lust was part of the original Metallics collection.  Lust is a coppery red metallic nail polish with gold flecks.  I used 2 coats for these photos and a glossy top coat.

Need

Need is a blue green metallic nail polish with gold flecks.  I used 2 coats for these photos and a glossy top coat.

Passion

Another favorite!  Passion is a red-purple metallic nail polish with gold flecks.  I used 2 coats for these photos.

Require

Require is an aqua metallic nail polish with gold flecks.  This is not to be confused with Requested which is a teal holographic jelly from Mentality.  Both are gorgeous though!  I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Wish

Wish is an orangey peach metallic nail polish with gold flecks.  I used 2 coats for these photos and a glossy top coat.

Overview

This collection brings back memories and reminds me of my earlier blogging days.  Mentality and I have had a longstanding blogger/maker relationship that I have thoroughly enjoyed and I can only hope they feel the same.  The Metallics Collection is still an amazing collection with a great metallic look (not chrome, but metallic!) and a subtle gold shimmer.  Each shade only needs 2 coats for full opacity and in some cases, they are almost 1 coaters.

Price: $6.50 Each

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