Thursday, February 25, 2016

Pahlish My Bespoke Psychopath II

My Bespoke Psychopath II was released earlier this month by Arkansas-based indie polish maker Pahlish as part of the Valentine's Bespoke Trio. It's a reformulation of the original My Bespoke Psychopath, which was part of creator Shannon's All of Time and Space Part II collection, released a year ago. Both of these are Whovian fandom collections, but the Valentine's Bespoke Valentine's Trio was inspired specifically by the character of River Song. 

My Bespoke Psychopath II is a medium-dark Mardi Gras purple linear holo bearing abundant red particulate shimmers as well as tiny gleaming red metallic flakes. The plummy purple is rich and remarkably vibrant with a pearly magenta glow from the particulate shimmers, and the red flakes glisten as light travels over them. The holographic effects are athletic and responsive in almost any circumstance, with a gorgeous prismatic flare dominated by brilliant ultramarine blue in direct light.

Application was great! The consistency of My Bespoke Psychopath II is fluid, creamy and dense with a medium-thick viscosity and a plush flow over the nail. It likes to go on in medium to thicker coats and sets up fairly quickly. Self-leveling properties are very good and pigmentation is excellent -- it's very nearly a one-coater, although two coats are best for most even opacity and fullest holographic effects. Cleanup is fairly straightforward with a little bit of pigment travel but no residual staining. My Bespoke Psychopath II dries naturally in very good time to a smooth, shiny finish. 

Photos show two coats of My Bespoke Psychopath II over treatment and basecoat with a topcoat of Seche Vite.


Pahlish My Bespoke Psychopath II


Pahlish My Bespoke Psychopath II


Pahlish My Bespoke Psychopath II


Pahlish My Bespoke Psychopath II


Pahlish My Bespoke Psychopath II


Pahlish My Bespoke Psychopath II


Pahlish My Bespoke Psychopath II


Pahlish My Bespoke Psychopath II


Pahlish My Bespoke Psychopath II


Pahlish My Bespoke Psychopath II


Pahlish My Bespoke Psychopath II

This is a beautifully composed polish -- the ratios of components seem perfectly synched to allow each to shine individually and complement each other while simultaneously working together to create a resonant, dimensional look on the nail. Very nice!

ttyl,
Liz

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