It comes in this really neat holographic package
Inside the package, you will find your container of pigment and an eye shadow-type sponge
The container is a clear square container. It reminds me of a diamond because of the way the edges are shaped
The container has a seal on it. Before I peeled it off, I tapped the container on the table a little bit to reduce the amount of powder on the inside of the seal
This powder is a beautiful white, sparkly pigment. I can't wait to see the magic happen!!! Let's take a closer look at its sparkling beauty!
The Born Pretty Store website says to use this with UV polish and No-Wipe top coat. I ordered some polishes and top coat on eBay, but it still hasn't arrived :( It looks like I will have to see what I can do with this powder with the polishes I have on hand.
I painted my nails with Funky Fingers Gesso (white) and Dark Knight (black), alternating nails. Here are the polishes I used:
After I painted my nails, I topped them with Seche Vite. Once that was very dry and hard, I did one nail at a time. Before I started my nails, I tested several different products to see what was going to work best. The best option I had on hand for this pigment was Orly Bonder. I also had better luck using a silicone "brush". It looks like a chisel and it is very soft and flexible. I got a set of 3 different silicone brushes (they aren't really brushes, they are more like tools, but the description said brush) on eBay for just over a dollar with free shipping from China. Shipping was super fast. You can see the whole set here. This is the one I used with this pigment:
I started with my index finger. Everything was going great, until I pressed too hard. I dented the Orly Bonder! So I started over on that finger, and started on my pinky this time to let my index finger dry. I did one finger at a time so the Bonder didn't dry too much and the pigment would stick. Oh my goodness! This pigment is beautiful!! I love how different it looks over black and white polish.
This is the nail I messed up
They turned out pretty good for not having the top coat I needed! I really love how it looks over black!
Here is a macro shot over white
I am abolutely in LOVE with this pigment. I can't wait to use it again with the No-Wipe Top Coat. Even without it, this pigment is beautiful. And is very possible to use without gel polish under it. I never tested top coats over the pigment, except for regular gel top coat.
Overall, this pigment is definitely worth purchasing. I am already thinking about which other colors I would like to have! I really enjoyed applying it and seeing the color magically appear! The containers seem kind of small, but you use so little pigment for each manicure, it will last quite a while! After testing, messing up, and finally getting good results, you can't tell I have used any at all. Definitely pick up this pigment in your favorite color! It is well worth it! You can find it on the Born Pretty Store website, here. They also have tons of other great nail art supplies. Don't forget to use my coupon code for 10% off any regular priced items.
Until next time,
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