Formula X: Danger Zone

Hi guys! I know I'm not usually posting on weekends, but I wanted to share my weekend mani..or what could be it. I'm not convinced I love this mani and going to keep it. 
I was browsing through my stash and saw that I have a bunch of new Formula X polishes I haven't tried, most of them are glitter topper though. But then I saw Danger Zone and knew I had to wear that! 

It's a bright pink coral shades with gorgeous shimmer, dries a bit matte so top coat is definitely needed. My pics are showing it a little more orange than it is in person (or maybe it's just my computer setting). I used 2 coats and 1 thin coat to get full coverage and completely hide my nail lines. 

And then I ruined it with my so called nail art, lol. I wanted to make daisies with the white and yellow glitter, but I probably should've used the smaller glitter pieces. Once again I overestimate the size of my nail beds. 

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Anyway, I hope you guys are enjoying your weekend! See you on Monday, I have exciting swatches to share with you then! :)

XO
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Swatches: Formula X Beacon & Magma

Hi guys! Today I have more Formula X polishes to show you. These are treats from the awesome bf when we went to the mall on the weekend. Always say yes when you're asked if you want to go into Sephora, right? ;)
I always get overwhelmed when looking at Formula X nail bar, so many to choose from, and I'm not that familiar with their collections to know which are the most desirable ones.  I'm usually drawn to the sparkly/shimmery side. Both my picks are from The Liquid Crystals collection. From the names you would think this has some sort of glitters in it, but it's actually more like fine flecks that make the finish is so shimmery and look like foil-ish finish.

Beacon, a royal blue base jelly packed with blue flecks and violet shimmer that you can see in the bottle, on the nails it shows up in low lighting. I have to note one thing about the formula on both, they are not the same as when I tried the sample bottle in store. Most likely because it has been opened and used way too often, the formula is thicker and opaque in 2 coats. But when I use my new bottle, the formula is thin and sheer on the first coat, but you can build it to opacity. What you see here is 3 coats + top coat.

Formula X Beacon

Formula X Beacon

Formula X Beacon

Magma, such a perfect name, a vibrant orange with orange/gold flecks and shimmer. Same formula as Beacon, also used 3 coats + top coat. This was picked by the bf.

Formula X Magma

Formula X Magma

Formula X Magma

Again, I'm not disappointed with these polishes. A bit high on price point at C$16 each, but it's ok for a once in a while treat ;) 
What's your favourite Formula X shade? 

XO
Novi

Formula X Radioactive & Bionic

I haven't been able to decide what to wear the past few days, hence there weren't any post for almost a week. Today I broke out two more from my untried stash, these are also my first time trying the brands, Formula X. A friend helped me obtain a small handful of them during a sale. First experience leave me wanting to get more! That's a good thing and a bad thing, like I need MORE brand to obsessed with..haha.

Formula X Radioactive & Bionic

Formula X Radioactive & Bionic

Radioactive is a bright forest green, dries to a rubbery finish so top coat is needed. The formula is quite great considering most polishes with this type of finish can be streaky and a pain to apply. I used 3 thin coats, but they self leveled really nice on the third coat. 
The glitter topper is Bionic, a mixed of black and pastel green hexes in various sizes suspended in a clear base. I didn't have any problem getting the glitter out, which is great. I totally love this glitter combo.

Then I stamped over it with the image from MoYou Pro plate 11 and Mundo de Unas black. I wasn't sure at first if I liked it, but I think it's growing on me now :)

Formula X Radioactive & Bionic

Formula X Radioactive & Bionic

Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! <3

XO
Novi