Dive into summer with Moonshine Mani's dazzling Beached Neons collection! This vibrant five-piece set features four playful pastel neon cream shades and a show-stopping shimmer topper, perfect for creating effortlessly chic summer manicures. Each polish boasts a smooth, easily applicable formula that delivers full opacity in just two to three coats, resulting in a gorgeous, satiny-matte finish that can be elevated to high-shine with a top coat. Experience intensely pigmented colors that truly pop, from a radiant coral ('50 First Dates') to a perfect mid-tone pink ('Couples Retreat').Beyond the neon collection, Moonshine Mani also presents 'Eye of the Tiger,' a stunning blackened vintage violet jelly polish that surpasses its inspiration, China Glaze Private Side Eye, with superior shimmer and holographic glitter. This collection offers a unique blend of vibrant neons and a versatile shimmer topper ('Point Break'), allowing for endless creative possibilities and a truly unforgettable summer nail look. Prepare to make a statement with Moonshine Mani's Beached Neons – your summer manicure awaits!
Pros And Cons
- Four vibrant neon cream shades.
- Good application; most shades are opaque in two coats.
- Shades dry with a satiny matte finish.
- Some shades may require three coats for full opacity.
- Neon pigments may not show up accurately in all lighting conditions.
- Intense shimmer with red, copper, gold, and green tones.
- Can be worn alone or over other polishes.
- Creates a beautiful golden glow.
- May have a slightly tinted base that lightens darker shades.
- Superior shimmer and holo compared to the original.
- Smooth, easy application.
- Vibrant, shiny, and glowy.
- Slight unevenness, potentially due to brush application.
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Moonshine Mani's Beach Neons Collection: A Summer Escape for Your Nails
Moonshine Mani has launched their highly anticipated Beached Neons collection, and it's everything summer should be: bright, fun, and effortlessly chic. This five-piece collection features four vibrant neon cream shades and a captivating shimmer topper. The collection's pastel-leaning neons add a playful touch, perfect for the summer season.
Each polish boasts a smooth and easy-to-apply formula. While slight unevenness might occur (potentially due to application technique rather than the formula itself), the shades easily achieve full opacity in two to three coats. The result? A gorgeous, satiny-matte finish that's typical of neon pigments. But don't worry, a glossy top coat will enhance the vibrancy and create a stunning high-shine look.
Project Dupit: Eye of the Tiger - A Fierce Competitor
Moonshine Mani's Project Dupit shade, Eye of the Tiger, is a striking blackened vintage violet jelly polish. It's a dupe for China Glaze Private Side Eye, and a direct comparison reveals Moonshine Mani's superior performance. The shimmer and holographic glitters pop significantly more in Eye of the Tiger, creating a more vibrant and intense look.
Eye of the Tiger offers a smooth application with minimal unevenness. In three coats, it showcases a beautiful, glowing finish. The violet to sapphire to teal to green shimmer, combined with tiny gold holographic glitters, truly make this polish extraordinary. It’s far more vibrant and high-shine compared to the original.
Beached Neons Swatches and Review: A Closer Look
The Beached Neons collection is a showcase of stunning color. '50 First Dates' (coral), 'Couples Retreat' (pink), 'Surfs Up' (tangerine), and 'Castaway' (lime) are all incredibly pigmented, making them truly pop. While application may vary slightly depending on the shade (some being slightly more 'clowly'), all offer full opacity in two or three coats.
The collection's colors are intensely vibrant and true to their descriptions. While some shades might appear slightly less saturated in certain lighting, overall the color accuracy is excellent. Each shade is showcased beautifully against natural lighting for an accurate representation of its true shade.
Point Break Topper: Add-on Perfection
'Point Break', the collection's shimmer topper, is a versatile addition. Applied alone, it showcases a subtle smoky gray base with a vibrant golden copper glow. Layered over other shades, it amplifies their brilliance. The intense red to copper to gold to green shimmer adds depth and dimension to any base color.
Point Break is a must-have for adding extra sparkle and glamor to your summer manicures. It's particularly stunning layered over the core collection, creating a mesmerizing effect. It's a unique and versatile topper that can be used in many creative ways.
Final Verdict: A Summer Must-Have?
The Moonshine Mani Beached Neons collection is a vibrant and playful set that's perfect for summer. The formula for each shade is, for the most part, smooth and easy to apply, requiring only two to three coats for full coverage. The color payoff is exceptional. Each shade delivers a bold, saturated look that truly captures the essence of summer.
'50 First Dates' and 'Couples Retreat' stand out as particularly stunning shades, with their bright coral and perfect mid-tone pink respectively. Eye of the Tiger also deserves a special mention, offering a superior dupe of China Glaze Private Side Eye with an improved shimmer and glow. Overall, this collection is a must-have for anyone looking to add a pop of neon color to their summer nail looks.