Wednesday, August 19, 2015

IBD Just Gel Hideaway Haven Collection

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IBD Just Gel Hideaway Haven Collection Swatches and Review

Hello Loves!  I have the newest IBD Just Gel Collection to show you today.  Hideaway Haven consists of four nature inspired creams, two shimmers and two glitter toppers.  Ready to see them?

First up is Tranquil Surrender. This wine toned shimmer is a great contender for a Marsala shade (the Pantone Color of the Year).  Application was a breeze and I found it offers full coverage in two easy coats.
IBD Just Gel Tranquil Surrender Swatch
IBD Just Gel Tranquil Surrender Swatch

Sweet Sanctuary is a medium, blue toned purple cream. I would call it a little subdued.  Application is average for IBD and I found it needed three thin coats for full coverage.
IBD Just Gel Sweet Sanctuary Swatch
IBD Just Gel Sweet Sanctuary Swatch

Serene Slumber is a nice, pastel leaning coral.  This is a great transition shade from summer to fall.  It is cheerful without being too bright.  Application was nice with two coat coverage.
IBD Just Gel Serene Slumber Swatch
IBD Just Gel Serene Slumber Swatch

Head in the Clouds is one of my favorites from this collection.  This medium-light grey is loaded with a soft iridescent shimmer.  I found it needed three thin coats for full coverage but you could probably get away with two.
IBD Just Gel Head in the Clouds Swatch
IBD Just Gel Head in the Clouds Swatch

Calm Oasis is a muted blue cream with grey undertones.  Honestly, I have been dreaming of a color like this for a long time.  You know I love my blues...and this soft shade is fabulous when you don't really want a vivid shade.  This is three thin coats.
IBD Just Gel Calm Oasis Swatch
IBD Just Gel Calm Oasis Swatch

The final color in this collection is a soft, nude toned pink cream called Beauty Sleep.  I love the color itself, but I had issues with coverage on this one.  This is three coats and you can see that it is still a little patchy.  Given, I usually struggle with super light colors, but I just couldn't bring myself to do a four coat swatch.
IBD Just Gel Beauty Sleep Swatch
IBD Just Gel Beauty Sleep Swatch

Let's take a look at the glitters from the Hideaway Haven Collection.  I admit, I'm not usually a huge fan of the IBD Just Gel glitter combinations.  Some of them are pretty, but I find I really don't have much use for most of them.  Well, this collection is a game changer for me.  These two glitters are just gorgeous and I can see myself using them quite a bit.

Mystical Muse is small and large silver hex glitter in a golden shimmer packed clear base.  The shimmer looks a little silver in the photos, but it is definitely gold.  This is two coats over my natural nail.  As with most of the IBD glitters, these do benefit from sitting upside down for a bit followed by a good shake.
IBD Just Gel Mystical Muse Swatch
IBD Just Gel Mystical Muse Swatch

Here she is as one coat over Calm Oasis.  So sparkly and pretty!  Gah!  I wish my camera had captured the golden shimmer better.  You can see it a little bit in the previous photo above.
IBD Just Gel Mystical Muse over Calm Oasis

The second glitter is very similar to Mystical Muse.  Whimsical Wanderer has the same golden shimmer packed base but the glitters are rose gold instead of silver.  This one is a must have for fall.  Layer it over any deep color for an instant wow factor.  This is two coats over my natural nail.
IBD Just Gel Whimsical Wanderer Swatch
IBD Just Gel Whimsical Wanderer Swatch

I layered one coat over sweet sanctuary here.  Just imagine it over a deeper red toned purple!  Heck, I'll likely show it to you over one this fall.  I can't imagine myself not wearing it that way at least once.  ;)  Of course, my camera lost the rose gold of the glitters a bit in this photo.  The previous shot is probably the best representation of the glitters.
IBD Just Gel Whimsical Wanderer over Sweet Sanctuary

What do you think of the new Hideaway Haven Collection from IBD?  I found many of them on Amazon and linked them in the descriptions above.  Of course, they are likely avaliable at your favorite distributor as well.  :)

~Michelle

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7 comments:

  1. Great swatches! How does beauty sleep compare to I'm no damsel?

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  2. I only own 1 IBD gel polish - Indian Sari. Gorgeous color but I experienced annoying shrinkage with it (had to keep doing the spot cure thing ...). You probably would have mentioned, but did you experience shrinkage with any of these? Love that Head in the Clouds!

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  3. This collection is such a beauty! I am eyeing on that Tranquil Surrender. I super like the color and finish. Will do check on that soon!

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  4. I think Whimsical Wanderer will have to join my polish shelf.

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  5. Great swatches! I loved them all !

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  6. I love Tranquil Surrender and head in the clouds :)

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  7. Thank you for this review - love it! I'd love to see more collections like SuperNail ProGel Bohemian Gypsy winter collection or EzFlow ones:) Thanks once again for this review!

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