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Celestial Cosmetics “Rainbows and Unicorns Unite
#notd Celestial Cosmetics “Rainbows and Unicorns Unite” from the Unicorns and Rainbows collection. In indirect lighting this one is a shimmery soft silver that hints at something more. In direct sunlight or pinpoint lighting it shows its rainbow and barely-there lavender sheen. Much more subtle than most purple holos. #nails #nailpolish #nailaddict
Fun Lacquer “How Deep is your Holo?”
#notd Fun Lacquer “How Deep is your Holo?” from the Simply Nailogical collaboration. I went with the non-H version because as far as I can tell from swatches the linear holo particles lighten the blue quite a bit. And that would be consistent with other polishes with standard and H versions, like other Fun Lacquers or ILNP. This is three coats sponged, not brushed. Sponging is the way to go, because the particles are in a clear base and brushing to opacity would take forever. #nails #nailpolish #nailaddict
Femme Fatale “A Fortune Teller’s Charm”
#notd Femme Fatale “A Fortune Teller’s Charm” from the Afterlight Gala Collection. I hate thermals. I must have made a mistake when I ordered this one and missed that it’s a thermal. Look at that beautiful bottle! But that’s the cold state. My hands are never cold. So I ended up with bland neutral nails with an occasional hint of blue at the edges, which frankly just made me look cyanotic. If I wanted to see the blue all over I had to dunk my hands in cold water. Such a bummer. Such a waste of a pretty blue. #nails #nailpolish #nailaddict
Sinful Colors “Kosmos”
#notd Sinful Colors “Kosmos” from the Trend Matters collection. These shades are all matte finishes but I liked this one with a glossy topcoat. It’s a bit on the jelly side, so the visible nail line never quite disappears, but it’s less apparent in person than it is on camera. #nailpolish #polishaddict
Sinful Colors “King Size”
#notd Sinful Colors “King Size” from the Trend Matters collection. For the stamp I used A England “Elaine,” which is an aubergine creme. “King Size” is one of the Walgreens exclusives and definitely a must-have. Outstanding formula with prominent gold shimmer whether worn matte or topped with glossy topcoat. #nailpolish #nailaddict