Here is another product from Born Pretty Store...matte nail polish. I got a light purple color. It doesn't have a name, just a number (01). Even though this is a matte formula, there is a lot of multi color shimmer in the polish which I really liked about it. The flash from my camera brings that out and lessens the matte effect a little.
Since I have begun experimenting with sponging lately, I decided to give it another try. I used Maybelline Express Finish in Violet Aluminum (from Dollar Tree) and sponged a gradient from the tips down. Then I added a tiny bit of Color Club Fashion Addict to complete the gradient.
Finally, I wanted to see what the matte looked like shiny, and it really darkened the whole thing up! I still like it though.
The formula on this was really good...almost a one coat polish! Application was very easy, coming from someone who is a messy polisher! haha This retails for $4.36 and there are a lot of unique mattes to choose from. Overall, I recommend this!
Matte polish sent to me for review by Born Pretty.
It's gorgeous! Honestly, I like how the gradient looked with just the two colors. You did an awesome job!
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!! AMAZING color!! I like your sponge idea! I'm going to give it a try too!!!
ReplyDeleteHow exactly do you do the sponging? Just literally take a sponge, dip it in polish, and dab on nail?
ReplyDeleteyeah it doesn't look matte with all the shimmery glittery stuff. still cute though
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The gradient looks great! And I love mattes, so this color is going on my wishlist!
ReplyDeleteThanks you guys!!
ReplyDelete@imfeelingnailventurous- You pretty much got it right! It takes a little playing around to get the hang of the look you want. I find it easier to dab a few dots of polish onto the back of a stamping plate to have it more accessible while you're working. Try looking up a tutorial for more explanation! :)