I am the tardiest adopter that ever existed. These powder pigments have become common-place, so I guess it is time for me to try them out. It didn't go exactly as I dreamt, but it is still pretty fabulous.
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I love the metallics from Grace-Full, especially this copper penny shade. But I wanted more. I needed a rainbow! So I scampered off to eBay and ordered an assortment of pigments. Once they arrived, I chose this large partical holo and decided to give the whole "buffed pigment" trend a try. I probably should have watched a tutorial or two...it didn't turn out quite right, but I still like it.
Products Used
Grace-Full Nail Polish Bee's Knees
Emily de Molly Sticky Base Coat
B Polished Prism Shield
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Powder #4029-1
Everything looked fab, and the flakes stuck right to the layer of EdM that I laid on top of Bee's Knees. Then I tried to top coat it with another layer of the EdM..and they began to swim around. The linear rainbow got wobbly and I just gave up. The B Polished did leave a glossy finish, so I had that going for me. Which was nice.
Have you mastered these pigments and powders? I would love to ready your tips and tricks in the comments below!
I've never used them because I know it will be an ungodly mess. I love how your mani turned out, though.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great. I’m still getting the hang of pigments and nail powders, but it’s getting easier
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! Powders are a fickle lot to work with.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhh my this is sooooo pretty!
ReplyDeleteYeahh, top coating these pigments is a bad idea. You're supposed to use a water-based TC, but I STILL haven't gotten one. They work fine with gel, too.
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of pigments and powders, but I'm too scared to use them! Now these may not have turned out the way you wanted to, but I love them, they're beautifully sparkly and YUM!
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