The pink shimmer that is so pretty in the bottle unfortunately doesn't show up much once on the nails. The formula for this is somewhat runny and streaky, making application a little difficult. The thin, runny consistency has a tendency to pool around the edges of the paddle brush, no matter how many times you wipe along the neck of the bottle. This resulted in coverage that was thin in the middle and thick along the edges with every swipe of the brush. I did two coats for the swatches, and you can still see some bald spots, so it can definitely benefit from a third coat.
You can find Modern Romance at Ulta, HEB, and Fred Meyer for $1.99 for 0.27 fl oz.
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Pretty color, its a shame it has a tricky formula!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'm glad you like the color! Yes, too bad about the formula for sure.
Delete~ Yun
Too bad that the shimmer doesn't leave the bottle - it would have been a gorgeous detail. But the color looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteI also wish the shimmer would be more prominent on the nail, but I'm glad you like it on me. :-)
Delete~ Yun
I absolutely love this color! I think I would buy it even if it has a tricky formula~!
ReplyDeleteYay I'm glad you like it! The color is really pretty. :-)
Delete~ Yun
this is definitelyyyy the kind of color i get excited about! love it.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like it! :-)
Delete~ Yun
Pastels and their annoyyyyying formulas... D: This is so pretty, though.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. :-)
Delete~ Yun
Such a pretty and feminine colour! That's too bad that it was difficult to apply though ... it's annoying when lighter colours need at least 3 coats for complete opacity.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like the color. :-)
Delete~ Yun
oh is that a new packaging? the colour and go that i have are not in those SEXY bottles :D
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a new bottle and brush design. If you are interested, you can find a comparison of the old vs. new here:
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~ Yun
Pretty- too bad about the shimmer not showing up on the nail, though! I hate when that happens.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'm glad you like the color! :) I wish the pretty shimmer in the bottle is more visible on the nails too.
Delete~ Yun
Hmmm sad the application was so difficult, because I could use a pretty pretty thing like that on my stash...
ReplyDeleteHmmm if you like the color enough, maybe that will overcome the diffcult application. :-)
Delete~ Yun
wow gorgeous color! i love nude pinks! :D
ReplyDeleteYay I'm glad you are a fan! :-)
Delete~ Yun
This is like the most perfect pink ever! My Ulta didn't have this one in stock when I went but I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for next time!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like the color! Hopefully your Ulta will get this in soon! :-)
Delete~ Yun
not usually a big fan of pink nail polishes but this colour is lovely!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like this! :-)
Delete~ Yun
Nice nude pink :)
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