Liang QiEr - L-014

Liang QiEr - L-014

2 coats

I was impressed by the Liang QiEr magnetic polish I reviewed last time so I wanted to try another one. This time I chose a green shimmer. It's formula was easy to control but the smell was a bit strong. The magnet worked well, I held it next to my nail for about 20 seconds. I was actually able to do a wear test because I haven't had time to do my nails lately. I wore this polish for three days with minimal tip wear and no chips.

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The product in this post was provided for review.

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Ulta3 - Magnetic Collection

A while ago (might have been last year) I had a dream that I went to my local chemist and found Ulta3 magnetic polishes! I was so disappointed when I woke up and realised it was only a dream. Then last month Ulta3 announced their new magnetic polishes. It was a dream come true haha! I found the collection last Thursday but didn't realise that there were five different magnet designs so I only picked up three. Also I'll be nubbin' it for a while, I broke a nail.

There's not a great colour variety in this collection. Mostly greys and pinky-red colours. This was a little disappointing. Each bottle including the magnet is $5.

These were the two extra magnets that I picked up. I've heard one of the other additional magnets is very similar to the diagonal magnet that each bottle comes with. The separate magnets are $3 each.

Ulta3 - Allure

2 coats

Allure is silvery brown shimmer. I thought I could see a little bit of green shimmer in this one when I looked closely. EDIT: The name Allure has been used previously by Ulta3.

Ulta3 - Enchanted

2 coats

Enchanted has silver glitter in a silver shimmer base. When the magnet is applied it brings out a dark grey and the silver glitter is more prominent. This name was used in Ulta3's last collection released a few months prior. I don't like it when companies reuse names. If they can't think of new names why not ask the fans for suggestions.

Ulta3 - Spellbound

2 coats

Spellbound is a dark grey shimmer with silver glitter, I'm also seeing very subtle green and pink glitter in the bottle but maybe my eyes are just playing tricks on me. I had trouble getting the magnetic design to show up on Spellbound. I tried four times on my ring finger to get the star pattern to work but that was the best I could do.

Ulta3 - Bewitched

2 coats

Bewitched is a magenta shimmer. When the magnet is applied it brings out a dark colour.  I think the magnet worked best with this one, which is probably why it's my favorite from the collection.

Ulta3 - Seductive

2 coats

Seductive is a purple and silver shimmer. I really liked the colour of this one but then when you apply the magnet it brings out this murky brown colour. If I wear this one again I won't be using the magnet.

Ulta3 - Hypnotic

2 coats

Hypnotic is a pink/coppery colour with purple shimmer. The magnetic design wasn't very strong on this one either.

This is what the magnets look like. They have a place for you to put your finger and then you lower the magnet over the top. I couldn't see how close the magnet was getting to my nail so I ended up using them like this:

I would rest the end of the magnet on my cuticle and get as close as I could without touching my nail to the magnet. I held it in place for about 20 seconds while blowing on my nail to help it dry.

I found the formula to be better then some of the PRC made bottles and I noticed that the bottles in this collection were made in Taiwan. I wonder if production has now moved to Taiwan permanently? 

Overall i'm happy with the collection. There wasn't much colour variety but I'm proud of Ulta3 giving the magnetic trend a go! I hope that if they release more magnetics they choose a variety of colours.

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Liang QiEr - L-005

Liang QiEr - L-005

2 coats

Born Pretty Store contacted me recently to review one of their products. I got to choose the product so I chose one of their magnetic polishes. This had a good formula but it was really stinky. You'll need to be in a well ventilated area when using it. I applied one coat first and let it dry then I applied a second coat and used the magnet one nail at a time. The magnet is a flat board on the end of a stick. You can see it in one of the photos below. It doesn't have a lip to rest on your cuticle like some other brands so I found it easiest to rest the magnet and my finger sideways on the table. 

Born Pretty Store also sent me this awesome moustache ring! It's adjustable so it can fit anyone. I love novelty stuff!

The magnet is held onto the stick by a pink sticker that shows you the pattern. Overall I was really happy with both products. 

Born Pretty Store sells nail polish and nail art accessories, beauty products, hair products and more! I've got a 10% off code for you to use and they also have free shipping!

Here are the links for both items:

Laing QiEr - L-005: http://www.bornprettystore.com/magic-magnetic-nail-polish-magnet-plate-nl005-p-2589.html?osCsid=4745e3f9f12a4c608634878f9c17f6b2

Moustache Ring: http://www.bornprettystore.com/lovely-chaplin-black-moustache-cross-double-finger-adjustable-ring-p-3352.html

*The products in this post were provided for review.

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China Glaze - Magnetix II Collection Preview

Cold Fusion - PositivelyInLove - Bond-Tastic

Get Charged - SparksWillFly - Confused

I have no idea when this collection is due out but I'm keen to try out the new designs on that magnet! I just hope it will be stronger than the last one. I'll probably only get two from this collection, SparksWilFly and Confused. I'll have to wait for swatches though.

Are you still loving magnetic polishes?

Images Source: Marawei

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China Glaze - Attraction

China Glaze - Attraction

1 coat

Attraction is from the China Glaze - Magnetix collection 2012. It's a silvery grey shimmer. The shimmer particles are larger than those in Pull Me Close and Instant Chemistry. The design shows up really easily on this one. This was also a little sheer with one coat but the design covers up and bald patches. China Glaze recommends using only one coat with their magnetic polishes. I started off using two coats but one coat give a much better design.

Here's what the China Glaze magnet looks like. They magnet has a lip to rest on your cuticle to help prevent you from touching your nail to the magnet. I found it easiest to rest the lip on your first knuckle rather than at the base of your nail.

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China Glaze - Instant Chemistry

China Glaze - Instant Chemisty

1 coat

Instant Chemistry is from the China Glaze - Magnetix collection 2012. It is a dark burgundy purple shimmer. I used the star pattern with this one, the design isn't very clear, I've tried all three designs with this polish and this is the best it shows up. This one wasn't sheer like Pull Me Close. My brush was a little dodgy, it looks like it's had a really rough hair cut:

I forgot to mention yesterday that I've had to switch to my left hand for swatching again. I broke the same nail in the same place on my right hand. Sorry if my short nail annoys you, hopefully it catches up soon!

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China Glaze - Pull Me Close

China Glaze - Pull Me Close

1 coat

Pull me close is from the China Glaze - Magnetix collection 2012. It's a light blue and silver shimmer and when the magnet is applied it pulls black (iron particles?) to the top making the pattern. The China Glaze magnet is in a horse shoe shape and has three designs; diagonal lines, chevron and a star. I forgot to take a photo of the magnet separately so I'll put a picture of it in tomorrow's post. I tried these out a few times and wasn't getting a very strong design. It think it was because the polish was too thick. For this picture I used one coat. It was a little sheer but when the design comes up it covers that.

Here's a photo of how I hold the magnet. This is the view I see when I look at it. I find it easier to get close to the magnet without touching it when I hold it like this. I also found it helps to blow on your nail while your holding it to help dry the polish. Sometimes the design fades as the polish dries.

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