ORLY Aqua Aura Spring 2024 Collection: Review, Live Swatches & Comparisons

[@meryll.weisman863]

Sea Spray is STUNNING! It is a soft off white with pink, copper, golden shimmer. Best comparison is the inside of a mollusk shell, or a sunset over off white! You have to see it! A perfect neutral! I am down to 3/4 a bottle!

[@aquariaaustin2077]

Best collection of the spring, hands down. It's classic spring, and yet done in such a unique way. Plus, the colour story is stunning. One of the best collections that's come out in a long time.

[@terriblack1562]

Yes!! I ❤ your idea Laurie of doing fave turquoise polishes!! Love this entire collection!!

[@GoPolished]

I realized I have a favorite green polishes video with some mentioned but I think I will still do it!

[@magenta4443]

Love this collection, especially the blue and green! Thanks for your swatches and comparisons. So helpful!

[@GoPolished]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@nda7154]

Orly’s shimmers are pretty when they are very subtle and not pearly. Just enough to add a little glow. I too adore that pink creme! Bought that one and Ripple Effect. 💕💙 Edit: I topped Sea Blossom with the Orly/Lisa Frank Star Glaze sparkle topper and it’s gorgeous! ✨🤌🏻

[@GoPolished]

Yes! The very subtle shimmer is the best and they really do it so well. Oh I bet that looks stunning. I don't have the Star Glaze topper. I will have to look into that.

[@Gitanarosa]

Orly has been killing it!

[@brendabful3048]

I love ur channel! My go 2!!!

[@aussiecatgirl]

These colors are all so beautiful. My favorite is the turquoise. I was wondering how the blue base color compares to Glass Half Full?

[@grannyweatherwax8005]

That light pink is so 80s to me. I remember frosty pinks with the blue shift all over the place. Though I think for the fist time since the 80s, that 80s colors are back this year just in general - peach, mint green, turquoise, fuchsia. Edited because I know some might say "well actually fuchsia was popular this certain year..." I'm referring to the entire palette together.

[@GoPolished]

Yeah these shades are taking me back to my childhood for sure. haha

[@therealbc8524]

Had to get this collection. I have worn all but Golden Waves and Morning Dew. I wasn't sure about Golden Waves at first but I think it will serve as a necessary palate cleanser at some point. My favorite so far is Wistful Water Lily.

[@GoPolished]

I do think that will make a great palette cleanser! That's a good favorite to pick!!

[@deborahking3937]

Ooh, I love Morning Dew!

[@GoPolished]

It is even better in person!

[@Rachelphillipps]

Ripple effect….WOW! Probably a must have. 😁

[@arlenewitkoski6398]

Hi Laurie, great review. You converted me into a cream polish lover from a diehard shimmer wearer, now you're liking a bit of shimmer. What is happening to us? LOL ; )

[@GoPolished]

Oh interesting! I would love to know what some of your favorite creams are 💜. I am glad we are both going out of our comfort zones 😂

[@arlenewitkoski6398]

Hi Laurie, I'm loving Cotton Candy, Baguette Me Not, & Head to Moji-toes (you were so right about all of them!) Waiting for Kaleidoscope Eyes & Synthetic Symphony in the mail right now. Last summer I completely snoozed on CG's Hello Sugar collection -- that's how recently my tastes were shimmer-exclusive! Most of that collection is OOS at Beyond Polish now, but I love a good hunt! Thanks for your comparisons. @@GoPolished

[@elysej5068]

Wow, these are so gorg!!!

[@GoPolished]

Right? The collection is stunning 💜

[@byanjanathapa3146]

Super helpful, thanks Laurie! Wondering how similar the turquoise one is to “cuba diving” by china glaze!

[@GoPolished]

I don't believe I have that polish. Sorry!

[@user-zl5cr7cr7j]

The collection is another win for Orly. Great color story too. The cream fits in beautifully. Wonderful review too! Have a great weekend.

[@GoPolished]

I totally agree. They are definitely standing out the last several years and I love it!

[@ChrissySTL]

I’m wearing Morning Dew right now. It’s so pretty!

[@GoPolished]

Oh love it!!

[@shelaghseadon9650]

I am loving these! Harder to find in Vancouver. Sometimes at Winners or Marshall’s. Just found an Orly Beautifully Bizarre which is a shifty Pink! I’m also liking the shimmers now!

[@GoPolished]

Oh I sure hope you find some more!!

[@hellocourtney82]

Would love to see a comparison of Wistful Waterlily and Beautifully Bizarre!

[@jenniferchen324]

From other swatchers, Beautifully Bizarre is lighter than Wistful Waterlily. They don't seem to be dupes, which is enough to convince me to get it! LOL

[@kathleendavid1035]

Sea Blossom! When I saw it, I immediately thought of Kaleidoscope Eyes. Thank you for the comparison! That is a must have! I immediately ordered Kaleidoscope Eyes after watching your review when it came out and I LOVE it! So I’m off to order Sea Blossom! Please do your favorite turquoise polishes. I don’t have any turquoise in my collection. Shocking, isn’t it!😂

[@GoPolished]

Yay! Another one who love KE! It's the best! Oh you NEED some turquoise in your life!

[@aquariaaustin2077]

An ombre with Sea Blossom and Kaleidoscope Eyes might be interesting...

[@beeshippiemusica3164]

Love how you do comparisons with other brands, so thank you. Morning Dew is my fave.

[@GoPolished]

You are so welcome!!

[@rachel820]

Such a pretty collection. Thank you for swatching this collection.

[@GoPolished]

You are welcome, thanks for watching!

[@marlahudnell4725]

Oooo I love Ripple Effect … seems like a unique shade of blue 💙 Also, love your comment about Sea Blossom being the “little baby sister of Kaleidoscope Eyes” 😂💕

[@GoPolished]

😂 I am SO glad it has a little baby sister!!! lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jsat9749]

Love Sea Blossom so much! We seem to like the same colors all the time. I’m a huge Kaleidoscope Eyes fan too & Hotter than you Pink & pinks etc 💅🏻🩷💜

[@GoPolished]

Yay! I love that we have the same taste in polish. So fun!

[@nikkitube8816]

I love this whole collection! Also yay for Ella & Mila!!!

[@GoPolished]

I can't wait to try the brand!

[@Bella5me]

Wonderful review Laurie. I always love your comparisons that way I know not to get dupes of polishes. I also love this spring collection. It’s my favorite I love every polish in this collection. I do hope they come out some with something similar in the summer as you said. 😊

[@GoPolished]

I can't wait to see what they give us for summer! And, thank you, I am glad the comparisons are helpful. Makes me feel so good to hear that!!

[@karenwillis3617]

Thank you so much. I love this collection which surprises me. I didn’t think I would. I love them all except the last one. I agree - love the name, but not the polish.

[@GoPolished]

Same! I surprised as well!

[@frecklemeadow]

Morning Dew😍😍😍

[@GoPolished]

❤ ❤

[@Blessed-2-b-a-Hembree]

The frosty colors are definitely great toppers. I have one I use, I love the look.

[@GoPolished]

I think so too. So fun to be able to play around with them using different colors.

[@beccanitta2912]

So excited. These are so pretty! Thanks for a great review.

[@GoPolished]

You are welcome!

[@skiptomyluludarling8519]

Really loving this collection. Wondering how Sea Spray compares to OPI Oh My Majesty! I kind of forgot about that polish until now. LoL! And WoW! Sea Blossom is the perfect color. 😻 I do not know why every time I see Morning Dew. I read Mountain Dew. 😂 This might be my favorite.

[@bitsofpolish]

I wasn't sure about this collection at first but fell in love with most of them I've tried....i wore sea spray recently with a red flakey topper and loved it....thanks for sharing

[@GoPolished]

That's how I felt in the beginning and now I love them! Oh I bet that was so pretty!

[@bitsofpolish]

@@GoPolished it sure was!

[@jenniferchen324]

This collection looks awesome! Does anyone know how Sea Spray compares to OPI Oh My Majesty?

[@nadiamurray2413]

This is such a pretty collection. My faves are Morning Dew and Sea Blossom although I like all of them except Golden Waves which is not a color I would wear. I love Ripple Effect as well but I have so many similar blues (ha! not like I don't have a ton of pale pinks...) I definitely prefer cremes but I am enjoying certain shimmers (Orly Beautifully Bizarre and Olive Ave Polish Elwell are a couple that come to mind) And Kaleidoscope Eyes is a top fave! Always appreciate your swatches and comparisons. I look forward to more favorites videos!

[@GoPolished]

We seem to be liking the same polishes from the collection ♥, I love that you love Kaleidoscope Eyes! I am hoping everyone who watches me gets that polish! haha.

[@alanecanzone5425]

Hi Laurie! I received my ColorPass box a couple weeks ago but just put it aside because I’m not ready for spring polishes yet. Now, after seeing your review, I’m super excited to pull them out! I’m with you in being a cream finish lover but these and the Essie ones are converting us 😂

[@GoPolished]

Yay! Did you pull them out yet?!

[@alanecanzone5425]

Not yet. I’m doing all green manis until St. Patrick’s Day then I’m getting those babies out! Thanks for all your hard work and swatching for us! 🙏

[@misse7095]

I love this whole collection!!

[@GoPolished]

Yay! So glad you do. Thanks for watching!

[@melisaspur032]

Peach looks good on you

[@GoPolished]

Thank you! I LOVE to wear peach colors!

[@lucyt7189]

I wonder how Morning Dew is compared to OPI Sage Simulation...

[@d.s.28]

Great review.Thanks Laurie

[@GoPolished]

You are so welcome!

[@samanthamcintyre9296]

Laurie where is your necklace from?!? So cute!!!

[@GoPolished]

I will link it. It's from target. It's a pink painted heart on a gold chain. They only carry the sold gold heart now but it's still cute.

[@gina55555]

Love these shades so much, I think Wistful Water Lily is my fav of the collection. I can not get enough of light shimmery pinks since I tried ILNP Pixie Party in 2023 which is a total departure from my cream loving self but it's been so fun to wear some super girly shimmery, glittery shades.... it's my version of a mid life crisis. Pink shimmer polishes, a sudden love of vanilla ice cream and plain cheese pizza, who am ?!?!

[@GoPolished]

I agree! That's the best mid life crisis haha. Who are you? 😂

[@patricedurham5568]

Thanks for the reminder to do a Saved By The Belle manicure.

[@GoPolished]

Yes! Such a good color. I need to pull it out as well this spring ❤

[@michellem5647]

I’m just not a fan of blues & greens. But super happy the color of the year is peach

[@GoPolished]

I don't generally follow along with the color of the year thing but I was pretty happy too hear that it was peach this year!!

[@queenmarynovelwriter5397]

I like Ripple Effect the best, blue is my favorite color.

[@GoPolished]

I need to wear more blue. I just don't wear it too often. Ripple Effect is so pretty! 💜