Elevation Polish Nusa Penida

Nusa Penida was released in August 2016 by Minnesota-based indie polish maker Elevation Polish as part of the Barely Bali collection. Creator Lulu describes it as a "saturated dark blue teal near linear holographic," and I agree, although I'd say that it's a true linear holo. The color is a dark, rich teal blue with aspects of cerulean, petrol and Atlantic blue. It is dimensionalized and considerably brightened by holographically-nuanced hues of ultramarine and deep azure with sparks of sea green in ambient light. In the sun, there's a brilliant linear holographic display predominated by vivid, sparkling arcs of azure and spring green edged by a corona of mixed prismatic sparks that shades to an inky teal blue around the sidewalls of the nail. 

Application was great! The consistency of Nusa Penida is fluid, smooth and dense with a medium viscosity and a lush, full-bodied, self-leveling glide over the nail that has a bit of pull to it. It went on best for me in medium coats from a generously loaded brush. Pigmentation is excellent. With an even hand, one medium coat will do ya'. I do not have an even hand, so I used two to avoid any areas of sheerness. Cleanup provokes some pigment travel with a touch of trace staining to dry areas. Nusa Penida dries naturally in very good time to a smooth, shiny finish. Topcoat does not inhibit the holographic properties of the polish in any way. 

Photos show two coats of Nusa Penida over treatment and basecoat with a topcoat of Seche Vite.

Elevation Polish Nusa Penida

Elevation Polish Nusa Penida

Elevation Polish Nusa Penida

Elevation Polish Nusa Penida

Elevation Polish Nusa Penida

Elevation Polish Nusa Penida

Elevation Polish Nusa Penida

Elevation Polish Nusa Penida

Elevation Polish Nusa Penida

Elevation Polish Nusa Penida

Elevation Polish Nusa Penida

Elevation Polish Nusa Penida

Elevation Polish Nusa Penida

Although relatively dark compared to many teal polishes, the color of this lacquer is wonderfully clean and unmuddied, a gorgeous inky, oceanic shade to ignite lust in the hearts of teal lovers everywhere. On top of that, the holographic effects are stunning -- brilliant, sparkling ribbons of blue and green that stand out beautifully from the deep base. 

The name of this polish comes from the eponymous island of approximately 247 square kilometers located off the southeast coast of Bali, notable for its bird sanctuary, excellent dive sites and lack of tourist infrastructure.

Coastal cliffs at Pasih Uug, also known as Broken Beach, Nusa Penida (source)

love,
Liz