Nail Lacquers: Out of This World, It’s Not Rocket Science, Haley’s Comet
Intergalactic, Planetary, Planetary, Intergalactic
This September, ORLY’s Cosmic FX Collection will launch. According to ORLY, these polishes have a textured finish that have multi-dimensional flashes of shine as a result of “MINERAL FX” technology. This technology uses a mix of natural rock minerals, crystals, and glass that give these shades an optical effect. All six shades will retail for $10 each and are limited edition.
From ORLY…
The MINERALFX technology includes specialty mica, that allows for a clearer, vibrantly bright lustrous shimmer. Crystals allow for a multi-dimensional color transformation. Glass particles carefully controlled in shape and size create a luminous phenomenon. This combination infused with the Silica and specific colors selected create this exclusive technology that gives nails a unique optical effect that’s magnified as the lighting source intensifies or viewing angle changes.
Nail Lacquers
- Out of This World is a deep purple base with shimmer flecks of violet purple and green gold. Three coats.
- It’s Not Rocket Science is an olive green base with darkened chartreuse and teal shimmer. It looks rather chartreuse-y at some angles, while in others, it almost looks emerald green as the teal comes into play. Two coats.
- Haley’s Comet is an aqua-blue color base with flecks of green, teal, and blue shimmer. It looks bluer at some angles, more mermaid-esque at other angles. I found that this one had the least powerful duochrome. This felt like the least pigmented, so it definitely needed a full three coats. This also bears a strong resemblance to Zoya’s Charla.
- Space Cadet is one of the coolest shades of the six. It has a very strong duochrome finish/effect. It looks like a mauvey plum but then it glints a chartreuse-y green with strong gold undertones. I can’t think of anything I have that’s quite like this. Two coats.
- Galaxy Girl is a beautiful deep wine-purple base with red undertones. It has flecks of teal and darkened fuchsia-purple shimmer. It’s dark and a little vampy, but I absolutely love the subtle but noticeable duochrome effect. Two coats.
- Lunar Eclipse is a glowing indigo blue that flashes violet, electric blue, and inky blue. It’s incredible–it’s my personal favorite. This was the most pigmented shade of the six, and it only needed two coats.
ORLY completely hit a homerun here for me. Not only was this the collection I was most anticipating personally, but it fulfilled all my expectations. It did not disappoint at any point. The formula was nicely pigmented and not too thick, easy to work with, and the shimmer and glass flecks distributed evenly. I didn’t have any issues with drying time when I used Zoya’s Color Lock System, including their quick drying drops–I was typing away just minutes after applying the Hurry Up drops. I also love the rubber caps of ORLY’s polish, because it makes handling them foolproof.
There’s only one downside and that’s the price–these are more expensive than your usual ORLYs (which retail at $7.50). Don’t get me wrong, considering I’ll happily fork over $23 for a Chanel shade, I think these are completely worth it. They’re interesting and complex shades that apply well, which is what makes a polish worth it for me.
But in the end, there’s really only one word to sum up this collection: BADASS.
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- Product: 30/30
- Value: 7/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 5/5
RECOMMENDATION: If you love pops of color on your nails, ORLY’s Cosmic collection is NOT to be missed!
AVAILABILITY: September 2010 at orlybeauty.com, ULTA, and Sally Beauty
See more photos & swatches!
I want to warn you about the flash photos: I do not think they really accurately depict the shades, because the flash firing causes each shade to lose its duochrome nature.
Nail Lacquers: Out of This World, It’s Not Rocket Science, Haley’s Comet
Nail Lacquers: Out of This World, It’s Not Rocket Science, Haley’s Comet
Nail Lacquers: Out of This World, It’s Not Rocket Science, Haley’s Comet
Nail Lacquers: Out of This World, It’s Not Rocket Science, Haley’s Comet
Nail Lacquers: Space Cadet, Galaxy Girl, Lunar Eclipse
Nail Lacquers: Space Cadet, Galaxy Girl, Lunar Eclipse
Nail Lacquers: Space Cadet, Galaxy Girl, Lunar Eclipse
Nail Lacquers: Space Cadet, Galaxy Girl, Lunar Eclipse
Nail Lacquers: Space Cadet, Galaxy Girl, Lunar Eclipse
ORLY Out of This World Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Out of This World Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Out of This World Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Out of This World Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Out of This World Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Out of This World Nail Lacquer (Flash)
ORLY It’s Not Rocket Science Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY It’s Not Rocket Science Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY It’s Not Rocket Science Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY It’s Not Rocket Science Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY It’s Not Rocket Science Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY It’s Not Rocket Science Nail Lacquer (Flash)
ORLY Haley’s Comet Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Haley’s Comet Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Haley’s Comet Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Haley’s Comet Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Haley’s Comet Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Haley’s Comet Nail Lacquer (Flash)
ORLY Space Cadet Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Space Cadet Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Space Cadet Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Space Cadet Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Space Cadet Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Space Cadet Nail Lacquer (Flash)
ORLY Galaxy Girl Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Galaxy Girl Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Galaxy Girl Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Galaxy Girl Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Galaxy Girl Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Galaxy Girl Nail Lacquer (Flash)
ORLY Lunar Eclipse Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Lunar Eclipse Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Lunar Eclipse Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Lunar Eclipse Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Lunar Eclipse Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
ORLY Lunar Eclipse Nail Lacquer (Flash)
I love how you described the collection as Badass! Because I completely agree
I am definitely looking forward to this release, the shades look incredible!!
First word that popped in my head when I started swatching!
Love these!!
lunar eclipse is just gorgeous. O_O
Those are awesome colours! I want them all and I’m not a big fan of nail polishes. That means something! Haha. Great job capturing all the colours girl!
and thanks for them.
LOVE the blue one! and the brown one that flashes green!
I think I’m in love with It’s Not Rocket Science and Space Cadet!
I’ll definitely have to get Out of This World, Space Cadet, Galaxy Girl, and Lunar Eclipse.
Haha now I have Beastie Boys stuck in my head!
Out of all of these I think I only want Out of This World.
Wow! Can’t wait for these! I love the green(ish) ones, Space Cadet especially.
Out of this world is my favourite! But I actually like all of these. They are super pretty.
woah!!! If I can find these I want every last one
these are gorgeous! i really want them now!
it’s not rocket science vs zombie zest- which is better?
galaxy girl needs to get in my life!
Rocket Science, just because it has the duochrome
Intergalactic, Planetary, Planetary, Intergalactic – are you a beastie boys fan?
I don’t know if I’d classify myself as a fan, since I haven’t exactly heard their entire repertoire, but of that particular song, yes.
ahhhh!!! Do you think these will be sold at Sally’s when the time comes? I need them. haha
just kidding. it says it will be there! haha but i still can’t wait!
It’s supposed to be!
Oh my gosh these nail polishes are so gorgeous! i love love love love all the colours! too bad they’re not available in australia ):
Haley’s comet,space cadet, lunar eclipse. gggggaaaaa sooooo gawgus! This collection is off da hook!
I looooove theses… My Ulta (Columbia, SC) already has them in and they are already in on some e-tailers too… I know transdesign has them.
WOW they all look very very wonderful
Is the Polish hard to get off?
No, not especially. Feels like removing your typical shimmer polish
These are SO nice! Haley’s Comet looks super similar to OPI’s “Catch Me in Your Net”, soo pretty
LOVE the fact that you quoted Beastie Boys for your review title! And I also LOVE the colors! And I have to agree with you, I think Lunar Eclipse is absolutely amazing!
I felt it was TOTALLY! appropriate for this review, haha.
i went to ULTA yesterday, and space cadet was SOLD OUT! it was the one color i was looking forward to get. i shall wait until it is restocked… hopefully.
omg!! lunar eclipse is out of the world!! I think I like them all..can’t wait till they come out! I am a sally’s club memeber..maybe I will get some type of discount..which nailpolish dd u keep on for the day christine??
Lunar Eclipse
Haha, you can tell since I didn’t leave a gap!
Uh…WOW! Galaxy Girl is blowing my mind.
I just bought Galaxy Girl the other day and I can’t wait to wear it, I didn’t know it cost me $10, WOW, this better be some good polish by Orly! I don’t mind paying $23 for Chanel polish, but remember we are paying for the name and this is Orly for crying out-loud! Oh well, guess I’ll go put it on now!
Awesome! I will have to keep an eye out for these.
I want Space Cadet and Galaxy Girl for sure. I don’t think I’ve seen these polishes sold anywhere I’ve gone though. Where are these normally sold?
ULTA, Sally Beauty
I think this is the first polish collection that I feel I NEED every single bottle.
Ive been waiting specifically for Haley’s Comet tho, Im going to be at ULTA like every day waiting for them to set up the display!
Look at you with the Beastie Boys shout out!
These are BEYOND gorgeous. So excited to see these in person!
ooh my gosh
i neeed these! galaxy girl and lunar eclipse are gorgeous!
these are a-friggin-mazing! i literally got a shiver down my spine when i saw the swatches…
absolutely gorgeous! amazing combinations!!! Love it!!!!
I love these! Space Cadet and Galaxy Girl are my favs.
Wow, these are utterly gorgeous!
i NEED haley’s comet and galaxy girl…
Um, Galaxy GIrl? Yes please!
oops, that was fast… 4 out of the 6 ordered
thanks for great swatches. I only left out Out of this world and Haley’s comet since they seem to have twins or near twins in the summer Zoyas.
I was so close to buying Space Cadet when I was at Ulta the other day. It is a uniquely amazing nail polish. I’ll have to take a closer look at Galaxy Girl, too. It didn’t catch my eye before, but it looks very cool in the swatch.
Time to budget $50 for nail polish! Thanks for the info Christine!
thanks for all the AWESOME pictures!
No prob, Regina!
Omgosh, love em!
Ahhh!! I was totally hoping to avoid this collection because of it’s price, BUT since I’m a Sally Beauty employee… I’ll be getting a couple of these.
Man….I really don’t like Orly quality, but Galaxy Girl looks so cool….
What problems have you had with Orly?!
LOVE the colours!! Will deffinately be getting Haley’s comet… becuase well come on!! It’s my name!! And also loving space cadet alot, so cool looking, I can’t wait to see these for myself and see how cool they really are.
But of course!!
Lunar Eclipse, Space Cadet, and Haley’s Comet are on my “to eye” list next time I go into Sally’s. I love how dramatic the duochrome in Space Cadet is, but I’m not sure I love the colors.
Also, since when do Orly’s polishes retail at $7.50? I pay around $5 at the Sally’s near me. Is that just a weird, I’m in the middle-of-nowhere pricing? I don’t care. I’ll take it. Orly’s quickly becoming one of my favorites.
I just know online at orlybeauty.com they are $7.50
In my area ORLY also costs 5.00 a piece. I usually buy them at y local grocery store, but they sold out. I had to go my local SALLY’S.
This is the first time i’ve fallen in love with Orly polishes! Can’t wait when this collection hits our stores!
Lunar Eclipse is gorg. They should make an eyeshadow like that.lol
These look stunning! Galaxy girl and Lunar Eclipse are my faves.
I want them all. But I can’t have them. GRR. Need…job. Know of any places in Santa Monica that’ll hire a sixteen-year-old for four weeks? ha ha
Strange how OPI, Zoya, and Orly have all released the EXACT same shade at around the same time (Catch Me In Your Net/Charla/Halley’s Comet)…hmm.
Wow! Those are AWESOME. Badass indeed! $7.50? Orly are $23 here in NZ… (sigh…)
I will have to pick up Out of This World and Space Cadet though and I do love how Lunar Eclipse seems to *glow!*
Ouch!
in France Orly are 13€, about 15 or 16$ !!!
That price is OUCH!!!! I live in TX I pay 5.00 US dollars. Cheaper if I have a coupon.
Oh, WOW!
Completely agree with the badass description!
Can’t wait to try these!!
These are seriously beautiful… I went to my local Sally’s last night looking for them, and they didn’t have them yet. Considering I couldn’t get Catch Me In Your Net (OPI) Halley’s Comet is definitely on my list, as are Lunar Eclipse, Space Cadet and Galaxy Girl!
Thank you for the swatches!
These are all so great!
i need to find a place in canada that sells these!! they’re mind blowing and i absolutely need galaxy girl and space cadet!!! thanks for the detailed swatches, christine.
Sally Beauty Supply sells Orly — I’m in Kingston, ON, do you live near a decent-sized city? If you can’t find them locally, you could also try spaboutique.ca as they sell Orly too (but they’re not in stock at either place yet, so you might want to check periodically to see when they’ve arrived).
Which one is your favorite Christine ?
Lunar Eclipse!
What a great collection! I’m really looking forward to Space Cadet–I love the changing color.
amazing shades!!!!
the glitter in these looks really similar to the Zoya Sparkle collection – any chance you’d be able to a comparison? Esp. between Haley’s Comet and Zoya’s Charla?
Hi Lia,
I mentioned in the review that Haley’s Comet and Zoya’s Charla are dupes.
omg! musr have!
I am having such a hard time picking my favorite because they all really look so pretty!
These look fantastic! these are definitely badass!! How are they to take off though??
Not too difficult at all!
It’s Not Rocket Science looks kinda like Zombie Zest from China Glaze!
The green and blues are so pretty I just about DIED when I saw them
Just stunning !!! I love these colours, I can’t wait to wear it !!!
What pretty colours! It’s funny that so many shades have come out that are similar lately, Orly Haley’s Comet, Zoya Charla and OPI Catch Me in Your Net. It’s a gorgeous colour though, I have the Zoya one.
Oh My Gosh!! I HAVE to have those. All of them. Oh man, I’m drooling!
I want space cadet and lunar eclipse!
but I think I won’t be able to get my hands on it in Canada =(
woahh I want them all except Out of this World and Galaxy Girl
WOW Haleys commet looks awesome!
Wow! I didn’t think I was going to like any of these! I can see myself wearing all but Haley’s Comet. Lunar Eclipse is well “out of this world”.(lol) I love the glass flecks too!
I saw these in Ulta today and they looked just as gorgeous in person as your photos! One question though – Are they easy to remove? Sometimes glitter polishes are a PIA to take off LOL! thanks
A little harder than shimmer polishes, but not at all like a glitter polish.
Thanks! I will definitely go back and get a few of them
I am loving the new fall polish collections out now, I got 3 from the OPI Swiss collection today (although I wanted all 12!)
These are amazing, even with the duochrome not showing up as well as in real life. Still, fanastic pics Christine! I may have to get them all. And grow nails!
Most of them have crazy-cool duochrome even in real life, but Out of This World & Haley’s Comet were less duo-chromey!
I love Hailey’s Comet its a pretty blue shade, and $10 its ok for colors that are that beautiful
I totally want the two dupes of the Maleficent shades! Now I can save $8 and use that towards another product since the Maleficent items are totally drool worthy! Thanks for the comparisons!
These definitely are AMAZING!!! Today I picked up Space Cadet and Galaxy Girl… I fell in love with these 2 shades after seeing the MAC Venomous Villains swatches and then got so excited to find out ORLY had cheaper dupes and that I wouldn’t have to wait another month. Thanks for the swatches, Christine!
Hello,
I have a little question, im from The netherlands and the ones above i cant get! where did you buy them?
kind regards
I got these as press samples!
I picked up Galaxy Girl and Space Cadet 8.99 a piece
! I’m wearing Space Cadet and love looking at my nails at different angles with the light and sun 
.
These are great, you have to see them in person. In my area I bought them for under 5.00 dollar piece, please note I had coupon.
In my area (three different stores) they sold out in one day. I wasn’t able to get a Space Cadet.
You will love these in person
How did you get a coupon?
Got the whole collection! So far have only used Lunar Eclipse and Space Cadet but am so loving it!
Hayley’s & Lunar are absolutely magnificient @_@
I’m about to order these online because I can’t find them anywhere!
Has anyone been able to find these at their local Sally Beauty Supply? I’ve called a few locations but no luck.
I was able to find mine at Sally’s yesterday- going to pick them up today. I have a collection of duochromes I have composed over the years so I can not wait to see these!
I have galaxy girl i bought it and i tried it, and honestly it looked cooler in the bottle than it did on my nails. you would think that for all the fuss made about the line, it would have been slightly cooler…
Oh mu gosh Orly = Beautiful nails!!
Hey Christine,
Where can you buy these? Does Sally’s Beauty supply carry them? I want the Galaxy Girl one since it’s an exact dupe of MAC’s Formidable! which is already sold out!!
I believe they do – I heard Ulta does, too!
Do you ladies think these colors are too wild for women in their 40′s? I love these but I’m not sure if people think they’re a little young-ish.
NO!!! One of my law professors always has on some pretty polish (always tempted to ask her), and she works as a professor at a law school and she’s probably in her late 30s or early 40s (she looks mid-30s, but from what she’s said about her family, kids, etc., I think she’s probably a bit older).
I have been looking for Galaxy Girl but cannot find it. I was able to cheat and get a similar look by using two coats of ORLY: Out of This World with one coat of Pure Ice: Oh Baby! which I got at Walmart. Still gave me the purplely blueish shimmer effect I wanted just not the red wine undertones.
Two of these are dupes from the new Mac Venomous Villains nail polishes! my friend at Mac told me (halley`s commet and galaxy girl) I got It`s not rocket science at cvs for $6.99 and Lunar eclipse at sally`s for $7.99 and they are stunningly beautiful, i can`t stop looking at my nails, lol.
Of the six, which is your absolute favorite and which is your least favorite?
Haley’s Comet if I had to pick, but I don’t really like the term least favorite if I don’t have one – which I don’t. I loved all of these.
Do you know if these are still available? And if they are available in Canada?
I don’t know about Canada, but my local Ulta still has some in stock. If you can’t find any in your area maybe somebody from MUA would be willing to swap with you?
I know these were at Sally’s and Ulta. I recently picked up 4 of the shades at a nearby Ulta.
Have you tried Konad stamping with these? Does it work?
(I have Haleys Comet and that one does not stamp well).
Colors are great.
Sorry, I don’t have Konad!
hi
your prouducts are perfact ,so ilove it.
but i can’t have it,be cuse you are wery far.
regards leila
Halleys comet is very similar to OPI’s Catch me in your net!