Press Sample
In addition to the Americana Collection, which I shared HERE, Stella Chroma is coming out with a black and white creme. Any nail polish lover knows the importance of having these two colors in their collection. I use black and white for art, bases for flakes and powders, bases for smoosh manis and other art that might include neons, or if I just want something classic and clean to wear. So, with that, let's check these out.
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| Stella Chroma Basics: High Noon and New Moon |
I would say the formula on these are more of a squishy jelly quality. They aren't sheer, but they have a more shiny quality.
High Noon: 3 coats. 3 for short. As you might be able to tell, my nails are ridiculous right now. I keep trimming them and they grow back. Of course, I decided to chop my nails off on my right hand, so these might go too. I had the tiniest bit of VNL at two coats, so I added a third for photos. To be honest, I already used this as a base to my Spring Gradient and did one coat. It was perfect for gradients at one coat! So for art and a base for art, one coat works. For a full mani, you would need two coats. This one is more like a marshmallow white!
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| Stella Chroma Basics: High Noon and New Moon |
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| Stella Chroma Basics: High Noon and New Moon |
New Moon: 2 coats. This one can also be used for a base for powders, flakes, and other arts in one coat. For a mani alone, I think that this is better with two coats. Since it has that squishy quality, I find that these two just look nicer with two coats. It was quick drying as well, which is important for when you want to use a black and white as a base.
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| Stella Chroma Basics: High Noon and New Moon |
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| Stella Chroma Basics: High Noon and New Moon |
I also tried stamping with these. Note to self, stop trying to stamp on nails on a nail wheel. It never works. So ignore my mess and look at the stamping. You can see what I mean by the jelly quality. Since these are so shiny, the stamping is more sheer. Might be nice for a subtle look though.
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| Stella Chroma Basics: High Noon and New Moon |
The Basics Collection is available now and polishes retail for $10. You can use the non-affiliate code of EHMKAY for 15% off too!
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These staples in a nail wardrobe are so important. Your nail art is just great.
ReplyDeleteVery nice staples for nail art, toppers etc. Love the names in this perfect pairing
ReplyDeleteI love the stamping on the white. I see what you mean by having problems stamping on a nail wheel, though.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely staples everyone needs in their polish collection! I rarely wear either on their own but always need them for a base.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the way all white or all black nails look! Very chic
ReplyDeleteI love a good basic black and white!
ReplyDeleteThese look really nice!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that you can get away with just one coat for High Noon when you're using it as a base... I hate having to go 3 coats unless I really love a polish!
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