The shifts in this polish are so dynamic that there are almost always multiple colors visible at any given time. The primary impression it gives is of a lush, medium-dark teal blue with a bold, bright Munsell blue-green highlight along the axis of light and shadowy hints of darker violet-blue at the edges of the nail. From there it works it's way through all kinds of gradations of blue-green, cerulean, Byzantine blue, indigo and violet to a striking combination of dark cyan with a luminous, shimmering highlight of grape at the far end. Tiny holographic microglitters dot the look with brilliant, starry sparkle, mostly in blues and greens with occasional prismatic additions, and there's even a vestigial holographic flare in the sun, somewhat dispersed by the microglitters but extra sparkly because of them also.
Application was excellent. The consistency of Cosmic Confection is fluid and full-bodied with a medium viscosity and a plush, self-leveling glide over the nail that went on best for me in medium coats. Pigmentation is fairly sheer, and I think the polish is at its best in three coats. I did my cleanup as I went along and had no issues. Cosmic Confection dries naturally in very good time to a surprisingly smooth and shiny finish. Very slight discernible texture from the glitters is easily smoothed by topcoat.
Photos show three coats of Cosmic Confection over treatment and basecoat with a topcoat of Seche Vite.
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| Fair Maiden Polish Cosmic Confection |
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| Fair Maiden Polish Cosmic Confection |
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| Fair Maiden Polish Cosmic Confection |
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| Fair Maiden Polish Cosmic Confection |
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| Fair Maiden Polish Cosmic Confection |
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| Fair Maiden Polish Cosmic Confection |
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| Fair Maiden Polish Cosmic Confection |
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| Fair Maiden Polish Cosmic Confection |
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| Fair Maiden Polish Cosmic Confection |
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| Fair Maiden Polish Cosmic Confection |
This polish was inspired by a Midnight Galaxy Cupcake photo from the amazing chef/designer/photographer Nick Makrides of The Scran Line.
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| The Midnight Galaxy Cupcake, inspiration for Cosmic Confection. Photo by Nick Makrides. |
Perfect!
The scope of this beautiful shifter is much more far-ranging and dynamic than you would guess from my pics. It's pretty sensational in person -- glamorous, exciting and incredibly evocative. It's like the starry alternative universe of your imagination, or coral spawning in some fantastic tropical sea, or a lush, Avatar-esque rainforest replete with tiny, twinkling, floating spores. So much WOW in this little bottle-- you can't take your eyes off it!
love,
Liz
It was spot on for the inspiration. I love that flash of purple on this polish.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Sarah and Adrienne picked a great inspiration pic and did a fabulous job translating it into polish. Nick Makrides, the guy that made that cupcake and took that photo is incredibly gifted, his photos are to die for.
DeleteThis polish is much more shifty and charismatic in person than it looks in photos, you simply have to lay eyes on it to understand how spectacular it is!