I've had European brand Gosh's gorgeous and aptly named Rainbow flakie polish in my collection for a few years now. It's been sitting there patiently awaiting its turn in the limelight and I've not done it any justice at all here. I'd thought this green and orange flakie would leap out from my golden green base (L'Oreal Majestic Green ) but the expected contrast didn't happen. The colours complimented each other a little too well so they've pretty well blended into each other. This is flakie polish camouflaged. Lesson learnt - flakies need to go over a dark base to get that spectacular rainbow effect...
Now for the evidence:
A reswatch is definitely in order here!
Vita :)
The flakies are very pretty but not as noticeable as they could have been, I agree! But singularly both polishes look awesome :)How many layers of the L'oreal did you use?
ReplyDeleteI used two coats of L'Oreal as my base (probably could have got away with one!) and two coats of the Rainbow flakies to finish.
DeleteDo you know if the Gosh is dupey with other flakies?
ReplyDeleteLove your nails!
Aww thanks Kristy. I believe this is a dupe for Sally Hansen Hidden Treasure, Nubar 2010 and Essie Shine of the Times. Scrangie's done a fantastic comparison post of all of these polishes here:
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Damn, I'm gonna do this over black next time - D'Oh!
:-) thanks Vita
DeleteI agree, you can barely even tell it's two different colours! But it still looks lovely anyhow! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jasmine - I feel a little less dumb about this. It's important to post the fails as well as the wins anyhow so someone else can learn from my little mistakes, LOL!
DeleteI still think it looks nice, but agree. I think this would look lovely over a deep wine shade, or a black.
ReplyDeleteI will definitely reswatch over a dark base - I want to see the orange green duochrome in all its glory!
DeleteI kind of like the subtle look in the photos - but I guess IRL it was really hard to see it...
ReplyDeleteThanks Maria :) Still subtly pretty but doesn't make the most of the duochrome. Ah well...
Deletebeautiful color :)
ReplyDeleteXOXO
Alexandra Marie
Thank you :) It seems this wasn't such a fail after all!
DeleteIt still looks pretty cool, though - makes your nails look kind of textured!
ReplyDeleteYes, they look a little reptilian, haha! Glad you think it's still cool :)
DeleteI know you say it's a fail, but I actually REALLY like it! :) The way it kind of blends into the nail color makes it more subtle, but also makes it look like the flakes were IN the nail polish instead of just on top!
ReplyDeleteOooh yes I'm seeing the floating flakies thing now you've mentioned it. Sort of like one of those jelly sandwich manicures. Thanks Vintage!
DeleteI think the effect is still pretty cool! Definitely not a fail. :)
ReplyDeleteI guess it is! It added a dimension to the green underneath :)
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