Review & Swatches: Sally Hansen Magnetic

Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Happy New Years! to all of you beauties.
I'm taking this moment to let you guys know that I left this review for today because I was way too busy these past few days and didn't had the time to post it. Well, lets get to it!...

I received two of the eight shades for review, and I would like to share with you my honest & personal opinion in case you've been planning on purchasing them. By now, we know that there are many other magnetic polishes being sold and they can be found at various drugstores and beauty supplies.

Sally Hansen's new magnetic nail trend line allows you to create a 3D nail art effect in a matter of seconds. The bristles of the brush are short, flat and wide, allowing it to spread evenly and covering the entire nail in just one stroke and not leaving any stroke lines. This magnetic nail polish contains small metal particles that react to the magnet by holding the built-in magnet over the wet polish to reveal a unique design on the nail. This process is really easy and simple, however it might require a little practice at first in order to get the hang of it.

It is recommended to apply a base coat before applying the magnetic nail polish. After doing so, shake the magnetic nail color so it can be activated then apply one coat to your nails and set to dry. After it has dried, you must apply a thicker coat of the nail color onto the nail - which in this case a thin layer worked fine for me and immediately hold the built-in magnet over the nail. Rest the guide just below the cuticle but make sure not to lower it too much, for this can cause you to smudge the wet polish. You'll need to wait approximately 10-15 seconds and finish with a top coat.

In addition, I noticed that the magnet is very convenient and large enough to create the desired effect even on the longest & widest nails. When it comes to drying time, it dries pretty fast and smoothly with no bubbles or bumps. It also has a long lasting wear with no chips after 3 days of use. There was one particular thing that I noticed, and it's that you are able to feel the tingling magnetic attraction when you place it close to the nail.

Overall, it's a very good product. I will definitely purchase the rest of the colors because I consider it worked really well for me on all levels. The colors look as good as regular nail polish without the magnet, so that's a bonus.

Silver Elements (903)
Electric Emerald (907)

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