Tonic Polish Endless Shrimp

Endless Shrimp was released in May 2017 by Iowa-based indie polish maker Tonic Polish as part of the Spring 2017 collection. Officially described as a "coral cream with pale green shimmer," the color is a dense, slightly muted, medium orangey-pink with strong rosy aspects and a salmony vibe, kind of like a blend of coral pink and rose pompadour. A white-based shade, it is super creamy and opaque with a bit of that rose clay quality that I love. It's awash with ultrafine particulate shimmers reminiscent of old school frosts but much more subtle and delicate, which dimensionalize the look with a luminous mist of pale silvery green along the axis of light that brightens to a silvery blue-green in the sun.

Application was delicious. The consistency of Endless Shrimp is fluid, full-bodied and creamy with a medium viscosity and a profoundly satisfying, plush, silky smooth glide over the nail that self-levels like a dream from the very first coat. Any brushstrokes you see in the shimmer pretty much melt away as the polish dries. Nice! Pigmentation is very good, opaque in two coats although I added a third for the photos (I honestly just wasn't ready want to stop, it's that good). Cleanup is easy. Endless Shrimp dries naturally in good time to a smooth, shiny finish. Topcoat accentuates the presence and effects of the shimmers.

Photos show three coats of Endless Shrimp over treatment and basecoat with a topcoat of Seche Vite.

Tonic Polish Endless Shrimp

Tonic Polish Endless Shrimp

Tonic Polish Endless Shrimp

Tonic Polish Endless Shrimp

Tonic Polish Endless Shrimp

Tonic Polish Endless Shrimp

Tonic Polish Endless Shrimp

Tonic Polish Endless Shrimp

This color is milkier and more subdued than I usually gravitate toward when it comes to corals, but the delicious rose clay aspect and brilliant formula won me over. And as I wore it, I couldn't help but notice how often it drew my eye with its prettiness and sweet, graceful femininity. It's a real pleasure to wear!

Lisa of Cosmetic Sanctuary mentioned in her review of the Spring 2017 collection that Lindsey would be addressing some self-leveling issues she had with Endless Shrimp, and boy did she ever! The formula is creamy perfection, and one coat completely leveled out over even my ridgiest nails. Simply outstanding for a white-based color like this!

love,
Liz