Over the past few months since i started this site i’ve got various questions. Here i’ve summed up the frequently asked question and i’ll be adding more in the future.
The way you describe the finishes of nail polish, What it really means?
Basically these are the terms i’ve used:
| FINISHES | MEANINGS |
| Shimmer | subtle (usually metallic) color mixed very evenly in base color (typical color balance has more pigment than shimmer, but there are also sheer shimmers ) |
| Micro-Shimmer | very fine metallic/sparkly particles mixed evenly throughout base color (this finish is often smooth to the touch) |
| Micro-Glitter | fine metallic/sparkly particles suspended in base color (this finish may feel a little rough to the touch, but not always) |
| Glitter | chunky and more visible glitter particles suspended in base color (this finish often feels rough to the touch) |
| Matte | satin or flat looking polish. no gloss or shine |
| Frost | icy/frosty finish with a predominant metallic look (typical color balance has more frost than pigment) |
| Duo-Chrome | a shimmer polish that appears as two or more shades, depending on the light |
| Lustre | pearly finish – can be pearl/white, gold, silver or iridescent – not as predominant a finish as a frost, sometimes light-reflecting |
| Creme | no shimmer – a milky, creamy finish….can be sheer or opaque |
| Prismatic Shimmer/Glitter | fine rainbow colored particles that flash multi-colors & reflect light, some have a holographic or “3D” quality. (Also referred to as Holographic/Holo) |
| Iridescent / Opalescent | usually gives a color a “flash” of another color, depending on how light is reflected on the surface. Opalescent is similar, although typically has a distinct ‘pearly’ quality. |
