The season of luxury advent calendars is here and OPI Nails has introduced its own version with a magical twist. To celebrate the upcoming film adaptation of the popular musical Wicked, set to hit cinemas on November 22, OPI Nails has unveiled its 12-day Advent Calendar gift set.
Now available for purchase – because for us Wicked enthusiasts, Christmas is arriving early – the OPI x Wicked Mini Nail Lacquer 12-Day Advent Calendar is priced at £51.90, which works out at £4.30 per bottle. It contains six shades that capture the essence of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo in the new film) and six that represent Glinda (Ariana Grande).
With a range from earthy, deep, witch-like hues such as olive green, mustard yellow and black in various finishes (glittery and iridescent) to pinks, purples and golds. Moreover, with Halloween just around the corner, it’s the ideal time to grab this set to complete your witchy look – whether you’re opting for a yellow and green combination or pink.
Presented in a green and gold-themed box straight from Oz and adorned with images from the new films and its main characters, this limited edition nail set is the ultimate present for those amongst us who are Wicked-obsessed. The nail varnish, lasting up to an seven days when used with Opi’s reliable three-step system, arrives in a Wicked-themed bottle and promises a smooth and glossy finishor a pearlescent sheen, dependent on the polishs composition, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Our top pick is definitely Ozitively Elphaba, a rich olive shade mixed with streaks of gold that we can easily picture Elphaba herself wearing to perfection. Featuring a smudge-resistant and swift-drying formulation, your manicure will be glistening and glamourous promptly, aided by the expansive brush that ensures a faultless application.
In celebration of this enchanting new Wicked-inspired range, with Cynthia Erivo’s stamp of approval no less, Opi heralded the collection’s debut on their Instagram account, proclaiming: “SoOo mani oz-mazing looks to choose from in our new #OPIxWicked collection! Witch one are you most excited for?”
The tease continued with exciting anticipation for the holiday release: “Unleash the magic this holiday season with #OPIxWicked, launching October 1st. @wickedmovie only in theaters November 22.” This teaser inevitably sparked excitement amongst both fans of the iconic brand and the celebrated musical, as they swarmed Opi’s Instagram comments section expressing their eagerness, with one fan exclaiming: “OMG! So fun.”
Another enthused over the series: “Amazing collection.” And yet another fan couldn’t contain their desire, exclaiming: “I need it all.” The OPI Advent Calendar is available now. As the collection has only just hit the market there are no negative criticisms up to this point.
Opi isn’t the sole nail polish brand to embrace the beauty advent calendar trend, with Mylee’s Selection Box Advent Calendar available at Boots for £55. If you’re more inclined towards makeup and skincare, there’s a plethora of options this season from LookFantastic, Sephora and Glossybox, among others, who have unveiled their impressive beauty calendar collections.