Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Berry Good Looking was released by Texas-based indie polish maker Cupcake Polish as part of the Berry Patch Summer 2015 collection in June this year. Described simply as "a purple linear holographic polish," this is an medium-toned intense electric or extreme violet of near neon proclivities. It is profoundly holographic, in some circumstances almost to the point of overpowering the base color. Brilliant shades of deep magenta, violet, purple and amethyst shade and nuance the base color and in direct sun there is a gorgeous linear prismatic display dominated by sparkling bands of blue and red that frame a blaze of glittering semi-metallic red-violet. In low light, a bright layer of transparent red-violet surrounds a shifting central glowing flame of electric indigo that seems to float over the base, within which twinkle infinitesimal sparks of red. The holo effects are visible in some respect in almost all circumstances, with new, constantly shifting swaths of color at every movement of the hand.

Application was great! The consistency of Berry Good Looking is fluid, creamy and dense, with a plush flow over the nail and very good self-leveling properties. The polish is not thick, but it behaves somewhat like a thick polish -- it has a some pull to it and went on best for me with a well-loaded brush. Pigmentation is excellent with impressive coverage on the first coat and completely even opacity after two. I added a third to fully camouflage my nail ridges, as this polish has a bit of that semi-metallic aspect that strong holos will show sometimes, which is not kind to nail bed irregularities. Cleanup was fairly straightforward with a bit of pigment travel but little residual staining. Berry Good Looking dries naturally in very good time to a smooth, shiny finish.

Photos show three coats of Berry Good Looking over treatment and basecoat with a topcoat of Seche Vite.

Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking

Berry Good Looking was the darling of online indie polish enthusiast community this past summer. I remember seeing countless manicures posted on Facebook. I have to say, it's pretty darn spectacular, especially on the heels of so many dark fall polishes. There's so much energy to this puppy! Really perks a body up!

love,
Liz