Sponge Gradient

Today I have my first sponged gradient to show you. I know, I'm a bit behind the times! I'll admit that this didn't turn out quite the way I wanted. I was hoping for the colours to turn out a bit darker. Instead I think it looks like an Easter egg. Oh well! Practice, practice, practice. Done over a base of white. Colours used were Orly Coachella Dweller, Bondi NY Uptown Girl, and Picture Polish Fairy Floss. Topped with a coat of Glitter Gal Light As A Feather.

So there you have it! Easy enough technique, so I'll keep trying. This was applied by painting the polish onto a make-up applicator sponge and then applying to the nail. Clean up definitely required! Love to hear your thoughts and/or any suggestions. Thanks for having a look!

Illamasqua Nomad swatch and review

Today I will be showing off the one and only Illamasqua polish that I own, Nomad. I purchased this from Sephora. I believe in Canada and the U.S. that that is the only supplier. Let me know if I am wrong on that!

NOMAD is a hard to describe shade of green. Is that helpful? I didn't think so. Maybe a bright seafoamish? Bright sorta jade? Anyway it is bright. Call it want you want I guess. Photos are 3 coats with top coat. Formula wise this wasn't the best. I don't like having to fight with an application. I also hated the lid. I have a hard time holding square lids. It didn't self level, even with top coat, although that did help with most of the leveling issues.

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So to summarize, I wasn't impressed. Especially as this retails for $22.00 cdn. Unfortunately since this is the only Illamasqua polish I own, I can't compare it. I really don't feel the need to buy anymore of them after using Nomad. Sad, because the shade is quite lovely! Do you have any experience with this brand? Would love to hear your thoughts!

*polish purchased by me and all opinions are my own*

Cult Nails Nakizzle's Shizzle

Today I have a nice blue creme from Cult Nails Dance All Night collection. The entire collection consists of 3 cremes and 3 glitters. For ordering information please visit the Cult Nails website. Recently, Nail Polish Canada began carrying Cult Nails polish as well. You can find the site here.

NAKIZZLE'S SHIZZLE is a bright baby blue creme. Please note that I had a hard time capturing the colour accurately. In person it appears to be just a tad darker then what the pictures show. My only fault with the formula is that it didn't self level all the way. Top coat is needed to help with this. Two coats for full coverage.

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Do you have a blue like this in your collection? I'll admit, I usually don't lean towards the blues, but thought I should have this one. I've already used it in some nail art, and I know I will again! Thanks for stopping by today. As always, I love to read your feedback.

*Polish purchased by me and all opinions are my own*