OPI Nail Lacquer in What Wizardry is This? – Review, Photos, Swatches

What Wizardry is This is the latest shade to be released in OPI’s new “Liquid Sand” formula, and is a part of their newest limited edition collection, the Oz The Great and Powerful collection.

Described by OPI as a rich taupe shade, I find it hard to define the precise colour of this polish. I have seen it look taupe, bronze, dirty brown and olive green depending on the light, and what I am wearing.

The liquid sand formula is quite fascinating. It applies quite smoothly, although it dries fairly quickly. I found it best to allow myself a maximum of 2-3 strokes per nail in order to avoid dragging and bald patches.

The finished look of the polish is similar to the effect you would get by applying a matte topcoat over a microglitter, although it leaves a much more textured finish on my nail.

I also found this particular formula to be incredibly long wearing. It lasted for a full week on my nails without a single chip – this is virtually unheard of for me! I applied it over a base coat, but with no top coat at all. Having said that, it was an absolute bitch to get off. I tried soaking it in acetone with the foil technique, but I ended up really having to scrub to get the remnants off. Maybe I’ll soak them for longer next time.

All in all, I didn’t LOVE this colour on me – I think it gave me the dreaded lobster hands, however if your hands are less red than mine, it could be a really lovely polish. As far as the Liquid Sand formula goes, I’m sold. I love the mate sparkle, and the wear time is an added bonus!

What Wizardry is This? is part of the new limited edition Oz collection, to celebrate the launch of the upcoming movie. There are a total of 7 shades in the collection:

Don’t Burst My Bubble, described by OPI as “An irresistible white, like puffs of clouds.

Glints of Glinda, described by OPI as “Only a good witch could turn beige from bland to chic.”

I Theodora You, described by OPI as “an adorable sheer pink that is bewitching.”

Lights of Emerald City, described by OPI as “like a white confetti spray, bursting with excitement.”

When Monkeys Fly! described by OPI as “you will go bananas for this gold confetti.”

Which is Witch? described by OPI as “a silver glitter laqcuer with a magical iridescent sparkle.”

And of course, What Wizardry is This? described by OPI as their “new liquid sand formula, a rich taupe hue with reflective sparkle.”