Illamasqua Viridian nail polish applied

This is Viridian, from the new Art of Darkness collection by Illamasqua (I was sent it by the company). It's a deep, slightly blackened, emerald shimmer that almost looks metallic. The picture is with two coats, and it applied easily and evenly and dried quickly. This is a beautiful colour, perfect for autumn and winter, although slightly dangerous and distracting when you're driving (I must look at the road, and not admire my nails on the steering wheel).

The visuals for the Art of Darkness collection remind me of the book Tithe by Holly Black (excellent book if you haven't read it).

I was also sent Ether Powdered Metal, a pretty pale gold loose shimmer powder and I'll post swatches and pictures of that soon. I've since managed to visit the new Beak Street shop and have a look at the rest of the collection, which has a very vivid and dramatic selection of colours. I'm considering buying Liquid Metal in Resolute, a burgundy red, and Pure Pigment in Ore, a tarnished bronze - these looked lovely with the pigment layered over the liquid metal on my hand, and I think with a bit of black eyeliner they could work nicely on the eyes.

Disclosure: product was sent to me by the brand without charge for consideration for review.