Press Samples
Hello lovely readers! Today on the blog I am reviewing chameleon neon powder mirror flakies (item #40879) from Born Pretty Store (BPS).
These loose flakies come in a small jar and with a sponge applicator. The can be applied over gel polish, but I chose to apply the flakies over regular polish.
Also, you can control how much flakies to apply, opting for a light application (as shown below) or full coverage for a mirror-like effect. The base color affects the look of the flakies, hence the chameleon reference.
To Use
- Apply one to two coats of a creme or gel polish as your base.
- Once your base color is fully dry, apply a coat of a water-based top coat. I used the Peel-Off Base from Finger Paints. This is actually a base coat, as the name implies, but it works just fine! It is also readily available at Sally Beauty.
- Apply the loose flakies by rubbing or dabbing them on the nail surface. Make sure that your nail polish is fully dry before applying, if you use regular polish.
- To apply, use the sponge applicator than comes with the product or use a silicone powder applicator.
Optional: You may want to apply a top coat to extend the life of your manicure.
The swatches below are over black and cobalt blue cremes. Also, I applied a coat of a water-based polish to prevent pixelation, although you may want to try applying the flakies over your regular top coat.
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Overall, this is a pretty cool and customizable nail art item, and I love how it looks over the bright cremes.
These items were sent to me free of charge in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed our my own.
Love it on Blue! Looks very neat!
ReplyDeleteI love how it looks over black the most. I may have to pick some up to try out.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time seeing anything like this, i really like this!!!
ReplyDeleteI have these too and I really found them easy to work with, I used my primitive tool (finger) to rub them on. Great Swatches!
ReplyDeleteThis is cute! I love these powders
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!! I really like the flakes over that blue!! Perfect combo!
ReplyDeleteThe blue polish with flakes is my favorite
ReplyDeleteI love these flakes over everything
ReplyDeleteThe flakes over the black is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI love these over blue! Thanks for sharing them over something other than black!
ReplyDeleteI love how these look over the cobalt blue!
ReplyDeleteThese look really cool. I'm definitely digging the flakies.
ReplyDeleteEverytime I go to their site, I'm kind of overwhelmed by the choices. I just want it all. I'll add this to my list too
ReplyDeleteLove how that looks over black!
ReplyDeleteI like it's look over black more
ReplyDeleteIt's been a minute since I've heard anything from BP store!!
ReplyDeleteOh I love these flakies! I've tried a more dense flakie holo but nothing quite like this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for explaining what a "chameleon" flakie is - I've spent the better part of the last 12 months wondering LOL. How cool that their look depends on the base polish! I want a pot!
ReplyDeleteLove the powders. I’ve never tried anything like this. Loved the way they turned out for you.
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ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful specially over blue.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely all about the look with black polish!
ReplyDeleteWhat an easy but pretty nail art method!
ReplyDeleteI like how you did a light application - and you can't beat the price!
ReplyDeleteThat gives it such a neat finish!
ReplyDeleteI love this over the blue polish! I still haven't tried any of these powders but I really want to.
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