OCC Pool Boy Nail Lacquer Review, Photos, Swatches
OCC Pool Boy Nail Lacquer
OCC Pool Boy Nail Lacquer
In a very unlikely hue for fall, OCC Pool Boy Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) nevertheless makes its debut in OCC’s Pretty Boy Collection. Given that fall launches start rolling out halfway through our real summer, this beautiful blue is still quite welcome. It’s described simply as a “creme blue.” It’s not quite neon, but it’s not a softer, robin’s egg blue either. There’s a vibrancy in the hue that borders on cyan but still it is tempered by the creaminess of the color overall. It’s more like a sky blue with a hint of aqua in it. I think the yellow tones of my skin make it appear less sky blue–perhaps in cooler skintones you’ll find the blue tones are pulled out of it more.
The formula on this particular shade wasn’t perfect–it was on the thicker side, and with a color like this, you definitely need two coats. The first coat always looks uneven and almost streaky, but the second coat turns it into near perfection. I found that a thinner primary coat followed by a regular (but with the consistency of the formula, still thick) coat, which spread and flowed over the nail to give it a smooth look with nearly opaque color coverage.
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OCC Pool Boy Nail Lacquer
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OCC Pool Boy Nail Lacquer
OCC Pool Boy Nail Lacquer
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Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase Pool Boy? How much is it?
OCC Makeup on September 6th, $8.
Is it limited edition?
No.
Any dupes?
The closest I could think of was Nubar Hydrangea which is a lighter blue--more pastel.
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Very pretty; I love bright colors in fall. I must hang on to the summer season as long as I can! I have interest in OCC but I am unsure if their products are available at any retailers. Christine do you (or any readers) know if they are?
I would check their website for locations – I believe they are in a few select stores but not many.
Thanks! BTW the link you listed is coming up as “www.occmakeup.” The dot com is missing. Though you may like to know.
it’s lovely, do you know of any dupes?
Please read the FAQ!
I like how it is a nice mix between neon and pastel without being too heavy on both.
This colour is so pretty!
Is it close to Essie’s Borrowed & Blue?
I don’t think I have that, sorry!
Borrowed & Blue is much, much lighter. At first glance, my sister thought it was white on my nails.
IN LOVE! Must have
Pretty! Very nice light blue.
I really don’t need any more nail polishes but that is so darn pretty!
This is a really pretty colour. Is it just me or does it look kind of uneven on one of your nails though??
Don’t not seem to be plagued with that typical chalky white so many of these pastel creams frequently show.
I am addicted and IN LOVE with all blue shades anything in that color i want. and this is a gorgeous nail color!
This color is lovely, unlike anything I’ve ever seen!
Sorry if this is off topic, but are you going to review the Poison loose Colour Concentrate from OCC? Thanks!
It almost looks like OPI’s What’s with the cat-titude! but this is much brighter,i think,might also be close to Kleancolor’s pastel blue.
Bright colors FTW 24/7/365! Cannot wait to get this, and I HATE nail polish!
this is a beautiful color
This is the exact color I’ve been looking for alllllll summer! NEEDITTTT!
This is my ideal nail polish color! Bright light blue creme, I love it so much!
Pretty! Reminds me of the Hard Candy blue that all the brides wore for their pedicures in the 90s for their Something Blue!
That color is gorgeous! It looks a bit like Candy Mint Apple by Essie but more bluer.
I fell in love with this shade when Leesha wore it in one of her recent videos! So pretty.