The new Orly Spring 2023 “Hopeless Romantic” Collection is a six piece collection of gorgeous spring hues. The collection consists of 3 creme polishes and 3 shimmers. I received this collection through the Orly Color Pass, which is a subscription service where you receive a box quarterly for $119.00 annually. The boxes typically ship out prior to the collection being released in stores, so that is one of the reasons I love getting the Color Pass. Beyond Polish will also get these in soon, so stay tuned to their website for updates. I have an affiliate code through Beyond Polish that will give you 10% off full priced items if you’re interested.
Keep reading for swatch photos or watch the video below for live swatches and comparisons.
Meet Cute
First up, we have ‘Meet Cute,’ a light pink that applies like a crelly. The formula was pretty easy to work with, but took 2-3 coats to reach full opacity. I compared this one to some newer Essie polishes such as ‘In Our Domain’ and ‘Extra Extra Credit,’ so check out the video if you’re interested in comparisons.
Oh Darling
‘Oh Darling’ is a gorgeous raspberry cream that is a 1-2 coater that applies like butter. I really love the formula on this polish, so if you’re a fan of shades like this, pick it up.
Check Yes or No
‘Check Yes or No’ is another absolute beauty, and this is one of my faves. When I first saw this polish, I thought of the new Essie ‘Fuel Your Desire’ from their Valentine’s Day 2023 Collection. You can check that review out here.
Serendipity
And now we get into the blues! I enjoyed the pinks/reds, but there is nothing like these blue shimmers! ‘Serendipity’ is an unbelievably gorgeous blue shimmer that is opaque in 2-3 coats. The formula on these shimmers is a bit runny, so keep that in mind. You will need to apply thin coats, but each coat is absolutely fabulous. I highly recommend adding this beauty to your collection if you’re a shimmer fan.
Opposites Attract
‘Opposites Attract’ is another beauty that shifts from purple to blue. If you’re not into the super blingy shimmer, this may be the polish for you. This is another 2-3 coater that is so stunning on the nails.
Written in the Stars
My fave from this collection is ‘Written in the Stars.’ I will warn you, however, that you will get shimmer all over the place when you remove this beauty. You can see that I even got some shimmer on the bottle lid here.
Final Thoughts
I thought this collection was nice, but definitely not quite as exciting as a lot of the Spring releases. So far, the Essie Spring 2023 Collection has been my fave. You can check out my review for that collection here.
Coming soon, I will be sharing the Morgan Taylor Spring collection, so stay tuned. 🙂 Thanks for reading.