Faux Gradient with Serum No. 5 Samba-dy to Love

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Do you ever want to do a gradient but you either don't have any makeup sponges or the normal tools to create a gradient? Maybe you don't want the mess? Well I've been doing these "faux" gradients when I forget my sponges or just want a super quick mani. You can achieve a similar look of a seamless gradient as long as you have a clear-based glitter top coat!

Faux Gradient with Serum No. 5 Samba-dy to Love

I really wanted to do a gradient with Serum No. 5 Samba-dy to Love, especially because it's a clear based glitter. Samba-dy to Love has red, orange, purple, and blue metallic glitter. It's a great staple for anyone who wants a mostly red glitter. 

Serum No. 5 Samba-dy to Love

Serum No. 5 Samba-dy to Love

Serum No. 5 Samba-dy to Love

I had just swatched the Jessica Autumn in New York Collection and Soho in Love and Broadway Bound spoke out to me. I didn't have a sponge on me but wanted to do a gradient. I did this same technique with Serum No. 5 Another Year, Let's Cheer. Without the glitter, it looks like an awful gradient. But with it, you can barely notice that it isn't seamless. 

All you do is paint your base color. Then with the other color, paint the tips of your nails. You can go a bit lower toward the center to create more of a gradient look. I can create a more step by step tutorial if you wish.

Faux Gradient

Faux Gradient

Isn't that easy? And Serum No. 5 Samba-dy to Love perfectly coordinated and covered up the seams. Will you try this faux gradient?

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