{"product_id":"flinders-timber-95-professional-gel-polish-15ml","title":"Flinders Timber - 95 - Professional Gel Polish 15ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlinders Timber - 95 - Professional Gel Polish 15ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour Story \u0026amp; Identity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, grounded, authentically Australian. Flinders Timber draws its identity from the hardwood forests of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia, where native red stringybark and grey box timbers have provided structural integrity to colonial architecture for over two centuries. This is a muted terracotta-red—earthy, sophisticated, and utterly free from artificial brightness. The colour sits comfortably between burnt sienna and dusty rose, capturing the oxidised richness of timber that's weathered decades of Australian sunlight. What distinguishes this shade is its mineral quality; it reads as if pigmented by actual earth rather than chemical formulae. The undertones are predominantly warm, though subtle cool notes prevent the colour from becoming overly orange. This is heritage colour, the red of building materials that have proven their worth through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear Experience \u0026amp; Styling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlinders Timber excels in relaxed-yet-considered contexts where refined earthiness matters. Pair it with cream textiles, natural linen, warm copper jewellery, or soft leather accessories in cognac tones. It suits casual Fridays, weekend gallery visits, outdoor gatherings, and any setting where understated sophistication reads as default rather than exception. Consider it against burnt orange knitwear, sage green clothing, or warm neutral palettes. For nail art, this shade becomes an exceptional base for delicate cream or gold foil details, or for soft geometric designs in contrasting earth tones. Application tip: Flinders Timber self-levels effortlessly, so focus on even coverage rather than excessive brushing—let the formula work for you, maintaining your finish quality throughout wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin Tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlinders Timber flatters medium, olive, tan, and deep skin tones with particular warmth and harmony. The earthy terracotta undertones create natural balance against these complexions, reading as both grounded and elegant. Fair skin tones can wear this shade with success when paired with warm-toned makeup; light complexions will experience more visible colour contrast, which some may prefer. Cooler undertones should balance with warm accessories to prevent the shade from appearing muddy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest Worn For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeekend brunches, outdoor gatherings, casual Fridays at professional environments, gallery visits, garden parties, weekend hiking excursions, coffee meetings with friends, farmers market visits, creative workspace days, and any occasion where earthy elegance feels appropriate without formality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs With\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine with a soft cream on alternating nails for a warm, monochromatic aesthetic. Pair with sage green for a complementary earth-tone combination. Layer with warm gold shimmer for subtle depth. Works beautifully alongside a warm nude for seamless tonal blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cream finish delivers a smoothly polished surface that catches light with warmth rather than intensity. The nail reads as a natural material rather than artificial coating—understated shine that speaks to quality rather than spectacle. Light reflects evenly across the surface, revealing the terracotta complexity without theatrical shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlinders Timber is a warm, muted terracotta-red that bridges the gap between earthy orange and dusty burgundy tones. The saturation is deliberately restrained rather than vivid, positioning it within the sophisticated rather than bold end of the red spectrum. Warm undertones dominate, though subtle cool notes provide complexity and prevent the colour from reading as purely orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOPAL Professional Beauty's Flinders Timber provides 21-day wear with zero chipping, self-levelling application, and reliable UV\/LED cureability. Vegan, cruelty-free, Australian-owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"OPAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52411674820889,"sku":"WC-1219","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/8479\/8233\/files\/swatch-95.avif?v=1779221865","url":"https:\/\/checkout.opalbeauty.com.au\/products\/flinders-timber-95-professional-gel-polish-15ml","provider":"Opal Beauty","version":"1.0","type":"link"}