While I was hunting down the holographic polishes at my local Urban Outfitters, I saw this gem in the box and realized that it was a possible dupe of Deborah Lippmann's "Ray of Light".
I love Lippmann nail colors, and had planned on getting a bottle of "Ray of Light", but if this is close to it...then maybe I can save a few bucks, LOL! The UO version was 2 bottles for $8. ( I also grabbed "Sea Dust", which is a dupe for DL "Mermaids Dream"), so for $4 it was worth a shot...
CHIPS, CHIPS, CHIPS! Yes, all these lovelies appeared not 8 hours after application. I applied my polish that night, and after my usual morning shower and getting ready for work, I had all of these waiting for me to start my day :)
Now...I tolerate bumpy gritty glitters, and having to apply a 5 top coats, I tolerate, thin polishes and having to apply a million coats to get it opaque, BUT I DO NOT entertain the idea of CHIPS! AAHHHHHHHH!
Now I still may keep this polish, I'll give it 1 more chance, and here's why...
So freaking pretty! :) The first coat was a bit watery and wanted to pool around my cuticles so had to apply it very slowly. After the first coat dried to a matte finish, I followed up with 2 more coats and they went on much easier than the first. :)
Urban Outfitters "Mystic" is an indigo jelly base with iridescent cooper and green flakies. This is 3 coats over 1 coat of OPI Nail Envy and topped with my usual 2 coats of top coat. :)
Urban Outfitters "Mystic" is an indigo jelly base with iridescent cooper and green flakies. This is 3 coats over 1 coat of OPI Nail Envy and topped with my usual 2 coats of top coat. :)
Here are some shots in indirect light.
Yes, it is only because of my love for blues and these pics, that I will give this polish 1 more try. I'll use Orly "Bonder" as my base next time and if I get 1 chip in 24 hours, I'm swappin this bad boy OUT!
Keep It Sweet!
I love Lippmann nail colors, and had planned on getting a bottle of "Ray of Light", but if this is close to it...then maybe I can save a few bucks, LOL! The UO version was 2 bottles for $8. ( I also grabbed "Sea Dust", which is a dupe for DL "Mermaids Dream"), so for $4 it was worth a shot...
So you know that saying.."You get what you paid for"...Yeah I did!
CHIPS, CHIPS, CHIPS! Yes, all these lovelies appeared not 8 hours after application. I applied my polish that night, and after my usual morning shower and getting ready for work, I had all of these waiting for me to start my day :)
Now...I tolerate bumpy gritty glitters, and having to apply a 5 top coats, I tolerate, thin polishes and having to apply a million coats to get it opaque, BUT I DO NOT entertain the idea of CHIPS! AAHHHHHHHH!
Now I still may keep this polish, I'll give it 1 more chance, and here's why...
So freaking pretty! :) The first coat was a bit watery and wanted to pool around my cuticles so had to apply it very slowly. After the first coat dried to a matte finish, I followed up with 2 more coats and they went on much easier than the first. :)
Urban Outfitters "Mystic" is an indigo jelly base with iridescent cooper and green flakies. This is 3 coats over 1 coat of OPI Nail Envy and topped with my usual 2 coats of top coat. :)
Urban Outfitters "Mystic" is an indigo jelly base with iridescent cooper and green flakies. This is 3 coats over 1 coat of OPI Nail Envy and topped with my usual 2 coats of top coat. :)
Here are some shots in indirect light.
Yes, it is only because of my love for blues and these pics, that I will give this polish 1 more try. I'll use Orly "Bonder" as my base next time and if I get 1 chip in 24 hours, I'm swappin this bad boy OUT!
Keep It Sweet!
It is beautiful. Too bad it chipped to quickly:(
ReplyDelete@Essie Rae iHeartPrettyPolish- Yes, it is a shame, but I'll give it one more good try, LOL! :) Thanks for commenting :)
ReplyDeleteBesides the holos, I got this one and Sea Dust too! I haven't worn them yet though.
ReplyDeletei bought his last week. still havent tried it yet.
ReplyDeleteI actually bought this for my friend for Christmas! It looks great! It will probably chip off my friend too. But everything chips on her :P
ReplyDeleteTry layering it over another color to see if it will improve wear time! I just ended up buying the Deborah Lippmann because there's a code for $10 off your first HSN order, so I got Ray of Light for $8.
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