Application was fraught with swipage. The consistency of Electric Barbie-rella is fluid, smooth and somewhat sticky with a medium-to-thicker viscosity and a self-leveling glide over the nail. It has the characteristic that I associate with jelly-ish polishes of preferring to stick to itself above anything else, and I swiped lots of skin trying to get good sidewall lines especially. No biggie, as this polish cleans up easily, and those who prefer a thicker viscosity will likely have no difficulties with it. Pigmentation is sheerish. It can achieve a wearable opacity in two generous coats, but I used three thin-to-medium coats to avoid any areas of sheerness. Electric Barbe-rella dries naturally in good time to a shiny, gently textured finish that is smoothed to the touch by topcoat. Topcoat does not affect the holographic properties in any way.
Photos show three coats of Electric Barbie-rella over treatment and basecoat with a topcoat of Seche Vite.
Darling Diva Electric Barbie-rella |
Darling Diva Electric Barbie-rella |
Darling Diva Electric Barbie-rella |
Darling Diva Electric Barbie-rella |
Darling Diva Electric Barbie-rella |
Darling Diva Electric Barbie-rella |
Darling Diva Electric Barbie-rella |
Darling Diva Electric Barbie-rella |
Darling Diva Electric Barbie-rella |
Darling Diva Electric Barbie-rella |
Darling Diva Electric Barbie-rella |
Darling Diva Electric Barbie-rella |
Darling Diva Electric Barbie-rella |
Darling Diva Electric Barbie-rella |
The microglitters really stand out in close photos -- not so much to the unaided eye in person, where their presence is much more blended into the overall visual texture of the polish.
I love that microglitter-generated prismatic sparkle in this polish! It's a beautiful accompaniment to the juicy berry-pink color and the dynamic twinkle, especially in ambient light, is hypnotic and kind of addictive... I spent more time than I care to admit today flexing my fingers and staring at those winking rainbow sparks. So pretty!
love,
Liz
Oh! Em! Gee! What a stunning beauty! I love your pictures of it!
ReplyDeleteAnd the best thing is that I actually received this one in the mail today! Oh happy day! :D
Oh, you will love it! I'm so glad you enjoyed the pics. I will be looking for this one on your blog!
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