Monday, March 7, 2016

Il Était Un Vernis Matcha Doing Today?

Matcha Doing Today was released in June 2015 by France-based boutique polish maker Il Était Un Vernis as part of the Sweet Bliss collection. This is a light but intense yellow-green creme holo bearing abundant glass flecks in blush pink as well as golden microflake shimmers. The brightness of the color registers in near-neon territory, especially in the sun, but without the piercing fluorescent highlighter characteristics of a true neon. It belongs to the chartreuse/bitter lime/spring bud family of bright yellow-greens, an irresistibly ebullient spring sapling sort of shade that co-creators Bé and Stéphanie have managed to infuse with a generous dose of savior faire. On the nail, it has the sleek, luminous glow of highly-polished jade, minutely stippled with delicate twinkling sparks of blush pink and gold. 

 Application was outstanding. The consistency of Matcha Doing Today is fluid, creamy and slightly loamy, with a medium viscosity and a silky, self-leveling glide over the nail. It is amenable to thin or thicker coats and transfers to the nail with utter precision from Il Était Un Vernis' flattened flexible brush. A delight in every way! Pigmentation is very good. Two coats delivers completely even opaque coverage, and cleanup is a breeze. Matcha Doing Today surface dries very quickly to a smooth somewhat satiny finish, but remains tender underneath until it dries completely. Topcoat adds a becoming gloss and accentuates the presence of the shimmers.

 Photos show two coats of Matcha Doing Today over treatment and basecoat with a topcoat of Seche Vite.
Il Était Un Vernis Matcha Doing Today?
Il Était Un Vernis Matcha Doing Today?
Il Était Un Vernis Matcha Doing Today?
Il Était Un Vernis Matcha Doing Today?
Il Était Un Vernis Matcha Doing Today?
Il Était Un Vernis Matcha Doing Today?
Il Était Un Vernis Matcha Doing Today?
Il Était Un Vernis Matcha Doing Today?
Il Était Un Vernis Matcha Doing Today?
Il Était Un Vernis Matcha Doing Today?
Il Était Un Vernis Matcha Doing Today?

 So I wasn't able to capture the pinkishness of the glass flecks very well, but they add a remarkable pale pink glow to the finish of this polish in person. 

I am quite taken with this zesty green lacquer, it has a delicious combination of energy and delicacy that just sends me! If you're looking for a light green to round out your complement of spring and summer colors, allow me to advocate for this precious bauble -- it'll charm its way into your heart in no time flat!

 xo,
Liz
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 8, 2016 at 12:47 PM

    That is a gorgeous polish! And so appropriate to wear now for us in northern climes. I think I need dis!

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    1. UnknownMarch 9, 2016 at 6:52 AM

      I was utterly unprepared for how fabulous this polish is, Lara. You wouldn't think that a green this bright could be glamorous, but it has so much elegance on the nail. I can't even find the words to describe the effect -- if you get this, perhaps you'll be able to tell me what it is that makes it so delicious!

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