Get ready to dive into the dazzling world of KBShimmer's Midway Collection! This review explores six captivating nail polishes, each boasting unique colors, finishes, and application experiences. From vibrant oranges and shimmering blues to a glow-in-the-dark neon green and a mesmerizing magnetic purple, this collection offers something for every nail art enthusiast. We'll delve into the specifics of each shade, examining their color shifts, application ease, and overall impact. Expect detailed descriptions, highlighting both the pros and cons of each polish, including recommendations for achieving the perfect, flawless manicure.Prepare to be amazed by the depth and complexity of these six stunning polishes. Discover the secrets to mastering application techniques, including the recommended use of a smoothing base coat for several shades. Find out which polishes are best suited for creating eye-catching Halloween designs and learn about the unique magnetic properties of one exceptional shade. We'll also uncover hidden color shifts revealed under different lighting conditions, ensuring you'll be fully prepared to showcase the full potential of the KBShimmer Midway Collection.
Pros And Cons
- Vibrant gold, indigo, crimson, green, copper, and pink flakes
- May need three coats depending on nail opacity
- Dries with enough texture to require KB Shimmer Smooth Moose for a smooth finish
- Warm purple to red raspberry magnetic polish
- Strong glowy blue shimmer
- Soft pink velvet pull with horseshoe magnet
- Requires three coats
- Neon green glow-in-the-dark polish
- Packed with lime, lemon yellow, aqua, peach, green, and purple crystal chameleon flakes
- Intense lime green glow when charged with UV light
- Dries with a bit of texture
- Shimmery cornflour blue with color-shifting shimmer
- Shimmer shifts from green to teal and aqua, with flashes of indigo and purple at some angles
- May need three coats depending on nail opacity
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Ferris One of All: A Multifaceted Raspberry Jelly
Ferris One of All is described as a raspberry jelly base brimming with gold, indigo, crimson, green, copper, and pink flakes. The color shifts dramatically depending on the light and angle, sometimes revealing hints of purple, aqua, and blue. Two coats are generally sufficient, but three may be needed for full opacity on longer nails.
Application requires a bit of finesse due to the texture. I recommend using a smoothing base coat like KB Shimmer Smooth Moose before applying a top coat for a seamless finish. The payoff in color depth and sparkle is well worth the extra step.
Prized Possession: A Bold Orange Flake Powerhouse
Prized Possession is a vibrant orange-toned polish packed with metallic shimmer and flakes. Shifts of orange, gold, tangerine, red, and pink create a captivating display. Two coats deliver full coverage, but be prepared for a slightly textured finish; a smoothing base coat is advised.
The strong orange and gold tones are consistent across different lighting conditions, however, the shimmer intensifies under low lighting, revealing more depth and complexity.
Shake It Up: A Lemon Yellow Holo Delight
Shake It Up is a sunny lemon yellow jelly filled with silver holo glitters. While the formula is slightly thicker than the others due to the generous amount of glitter, it's still easy to apply. Two coats are recommended, and as with some others, a smoothing base coat is recommended before top coat application for a flawless finish.
The holo effect is dazzling and remains highly visible regardless of lighting, although it is more pronounced in direct sunlight. The color is a joyful, energetic addition to any collection.
Glow Getter: A Neon Green Glow-in-the-Dark Sensation
Glow Getter is a vibrant neon green glow-in-the-dark polish featuring a mix of lime, lemon yellow, aqua, peach, green, and purple crystal chameleon flakes. This polish requires charging with a UV lamp to activate its intense, bright green glow.
The color is relatively consistent across different lightings, but the glow effect is truly mesmerizing. This is a fun and unique addition, perfect for adding a touch of playful flair.
Bump Up the Volume: A Shimmery Cornflour Blue
Bump Up the Volume is a stunning shimmery cornflour blue with color-shifting properties. It features subtle shifts of green, teal, and aqua, with occasional flashes of indigo and purple. Two coats are generally sufficient, but three may be needed depending on nail length.
The color deepens slightly under low lighting conditions, revealing more of the blue tones. The shimmer remains prominent, creating a multifaceted and elegant look.
Give It a Whirl: A Magnetic Raspberry Polish
Give It a Whirl is a warm purple to red-raspberry magnetic polish with a strong glowy blue shimmer. A horseshoe magnet creates a soft pink velvet pull. Three coats are needed for optimal color payoff and magnetic effect.
In low light, the raspberry base deepens to an almost grape purple, and the blue shimmer and soft pink magnetic pull become more prominent. The magnetic effect is a unique selling point.
Spunbelievable: A Radiant Pink with Color Shifts
Spunbelievable is a warm, radiant pink with subtle peach and gold undertones that shift to cooler fuchsia and raspberry tones at different angles. Hints of lavender and periwinkle also appear depending on the lighting. Two coats are usually sufficient, but three may be needed for full opacity.
In lower lighting, the bubblegum pink base shifts towards a peachy shade, while the gold shimmer becomes more prominent. The color play makes this polish a versatile choice.
Overall Conclusion and Favorites
The KBShimmer Midway Collection offers a diverse range of colors and finishes. Each polish is unique and offers a distinct visual appeal. While some polishes require a smoothing base coat for a perfect finish, the overall application is generally smooth and easy.
My personal favorites are Prized Possession, a bold and festive orange, perfect for Halloween nail art, and Give It a Whirl, a captivating magnetic polish with a beautiful color interplay. Both polishes offer excellent application and unique visual effects. The collection is available on the KBShimmer website starting July 23rd.