Greetings all! We find ourselves between Thanksgiving and Christmas and as we finish off the leftover turkey, it’s already time to hang the greens and shop for gifts! I totally overdid it, as usual, and maxed out my pain threshold while decorating for Christmas. I spent the good part of the week in deep seering pain and although I’m on the mend, the discomfort in my shoulder has somewhat subsided and is traveling down into my knuckles. But hey, all for a good cause right? lol This getting older stuff is no fun. I still have shopping to do, and ugh, the thought of rolling out more pie dough makes me wince. At least my house looks picture perfect 😉
Regardless of the old lady pains the past week, the swatching must go on, right?! Today, I have some gorgeous gel polishes from Madam Glam. Always so many fun new things arriving at MadamGlam.com. You can also now find lipsticks there, and brand new, a nail color dipping powder system. Yay! So let’s get on with the swatches….
Tomboy is a deep forest green shimmer gel polish by Madam Glam. I have to say, one of my favorites by MG! Perfect for the holiday season! 2 coats.
I LOVE this kind of green and it’s perfect for holiday and winter manis. That extra sparkle is perfect!
Glittery plum is another gorgeous shimmery gel polish by Madam glam. A delicate sparkly plum shade, also perfect for your holiday mani.
Glittery Plum is so juicy! I love this kind of shade and it goes on super smooth.
Higher Spirit is a latte shimmer shade that has sort of a white gold effect when the magnet is applied before curing. This Madam Glam Cat Eye gel polish is stunning and elegant! 2 coats alone over base gel.
I love Cat Eye polishes, like really really love them! So versatile and this shade is what I would call an office appropriate polish.
How fun is this?! Sprinkle Jam is a one of a long line of fun and super easy to use One Step gel polishes by Madam Glam. It’s an emerald multi faceted glitter, tiny to medium glitters with a few micro bars thrown in for extra sparkle. This clear gel base topper is gorgeous alone in two coats, as seen on my pinky. Or topped over your choice of base shades. I used Madam Glam One Step in a spicy red called Smart Red!
You won’t find a quicker way of applying a cured gel polish than the One Step. No base or top coat necessary and you can layer and mix and match them with ease. Sprinkle Jam is super fun over red.
Conclusion: I think I’ve said it all, but you know when you buy polishes and accessories from Madam Glam, you are definitely getting your money’s worth! Shop now and look for specials as well! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and heartfelt Holiday wishes!
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Madam Glam Chrome Mirror Pigment powders aptly named after planets and other heavenly bodies sparkle and shine! This cast of characters come in seven shades and I have four to share with you today. And as a bonus, I will also share with you a shiny red gel polish that will make heads turn! Let’s take a look.
I am loving Pluto Chrome Mirror Pigment Powder by Madam Glam, swatched here over white for a pearly finish that glows pale green in different angles along with pale pink. But over black as seen on the accent nail, boom! An emerald foil finish!Pluto is one of 7 of the newest Chrome Mirror pigment powders by Madam Glam. Each pot is a generous 5 grams and comes with instructions and a nice pink metallic applicator. Pluto is described as, “…green with blue undertone” and suggested to go over a black gel polish cured with a no wipe top coat, but you may also use it over regular polish with a water based top coat over and under the powder!Venus Chrome Mirror Pigment Powder by Madam Glad over black. The MG store describes it as a light blue but on me at least seemed a darker blue over black gel polish. I think if it was swatched over a white or pale blue it would be a lot lighter but it’s gorgeous here!Venus is one of 7 of the newest Chrome Mirror pigment powders by Madam Glam. I LOVE the packaging don’t you? Each pot is a generous 5 grams and comes with instructions and a nice pink metallic applicator. Venus is described as, “…light blue” and suggested to go over a black gel polish cured with a no wipe top coat, but you may also use it over regular polish with a water based top coat over and under the powder!Madam Glam’s Chrome Mirror Powder in Jupiter. Here it is swatched over a nude gel polish which gives it a soft golden glow! Can be swatched over any color though, black will give a dramatic effect while pale shades result in anything from a white gold to rosy gold mirror shine.Jupiter is one of 7 of the newest Chrome Mirror pigment powders by Madam Glam. Each pot is a generous 5 grams and comes with instructions and a nice pink metallic applicator. Jupiter is described as, “…warm gold” and suggested to go over a black gel polish cured with a no wipe top coat, but you may also use it over regular polish with a water based top coat over and under the powder!Vela Chrome Mirror Powder by Madam Glam here over black gel polish. This pigment powder is described as a navy blue effect. Use with no wipe top coat!Vela is one of 7 of the newest Chrome Mirror pigment powders by Madam Glam. I LOVE the packaging don’t you? Each pot is a generous 5 grams and comes with instructions and a nice pink metallic applicator. Vela is described as, “…navy blue”.
Here is the bonus swatch of Quite Olive gel polish! She’s a fabulous red gel polish with tons of shimmer. I wore it all Christmas weekend!
Quite Olive by Madam Glam is described as, “Sparkly red with a hint of orange. This color was inspired by the gorgeous Kalamata olives. Nothing makes red wine more delicious than some good olives and a gorgeous manicure.” Here she is in 3 coats. It’s a perfect pimento shimmer for a holiday mani!Quite Olive is a red jelly like shiner and as a soak-off gel polish, I recommend 3 coats for full coverage. But wow, it’s shiny and stunning.
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Today I will be sharing 2 of the 36 Madam Glam Smoothie Gel Collection polish, plus a blushing nude gel polish! I want to mention right away, that my first encounter applying the thicker gel polishes (with glitters) was a bit of a learning experience. For years I’ve developed a method of applying non-gel glitter toppers and polishes in a certain way, thin first then thick and dobbed on. It is not recommended to do it this way with gel because of the way you cure them, you cannot apply thick layers, ever! Although not especially damaging, your curing light will create a chemical heat reaction that is somewhat uncomfortable. Now I know this doesn’t have to happen at all and that applying 2-3 THIN coats cured after each coat does the trick nicely without any discomfort. This even applies to regular gel polishes that lean to the thicker side. Apply thin even coats curing after each. You end up with a smooth, saturated finish. The Smoothies look amazing! Also, I’ll be sharing with you a delicate nude with a hint of peachy pink. Lovely!
Here are two of the Madam Glam Smoothie Gel Collection. Fizzy Laguna and Girly & Creamy, are delicate and creamy. All of the Smoothies come in full size 15 ml bottles with adorable and individually themed labels for extra fun. Note: Madam Glam recommends, “Consistency is thick, thus Smoothie Gels cure much faster! To avoid gel overheating: 1) Apply VERY THIN LAYERS 2) Reduce your regular curing time (3sec/coat for powerful lamp, 15sec/coat for others) Consistency can be sticky – to shake before applying!”Fizzy Laguna from Madam Glam Smoothie Gel Collection in 3 thins coats. It is described as: “Sheer Light Greenish Jelly Base with Green Glitters. For every effervescent girl out there, this combo will match your style for sure. Wear it for at lest 2 weeks, because it will not move!”Girly & Creamy from the Madam Glam Smoothie Gel Collection in 3 thin coats. It is described as: “Sheer White Jelly Base with Red and Blue small Glitters. The girly purple combination is the new recipe for success! Bold and sweet!”
CONCLUSION on the Smoothies: I love the creamy look the Smoothie Gel Collection polishes. The bottles are adorable and the wear is average 2 weeks!
Madam Glam Soak-Off Gel Polishes are high quality professional grade and the formulas are consistently dependable. Over and Over is a nude creme with a hint of blush.Madam Glam Gel Polish, Over and Over, is a 2-coat blushing nude. It’s described as, “Latte…A nude shade that you will feel like wearing over and over again!”
CONCLUSION on Over and Over: I have a ton of nudes and neutral regular polishes, but this is one of my first nude gels. I love how smooth this applies. It’s quite effortless to achieve a perfect finish.
Gels run $19.95 ea and currently, if you buy 4 polishes get 40% off at checkout with CODE ( 40OFF ), and Madam Glam runs specials so DO get on their mailing list! New collections and colors are being added all of the time.
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Madam Glam has a plethora of gel polish shades, finishes and styles. But to make all of those especially fabulous, you need outstanding base, top and special effect treatments. Of course, they do have a great assortment of One Step Gel polishes and Matte Top Coat as well. For today, I want to share with you two essentials, Peel Off Base Coat (works with all polishes, regular and gel), and No Wipe Gel Top coat.
Madam Glam No Wipe Top Gel couldn’t make application easier! Not to mention if you don’t want to commit for 3-4 weeks of the same color, use the Peel Off Base Coat under your gel polish, or even regular polish including glitters…those ornery buggers LOL!!
The No Wipe Top Coat for gel polish is described as, “This could be such a life saver! Have you ever wanted not to deal with the sticky residue after doing your gel nails? Your wish is granted! Here is the No wipe Top Gel that will make your life so much easier.” It cures under LED light for 30 seconds, and UV lamp for 2 minutes.
Madam Glam Peel Off Base Coat is not a curing gel, it’s for any polish and goes on clear, dries clear on its own.
Madam Glam Peel Off Base coat is described as, “The peel off base coat will make your polish removing routine as smooth as every relaxing routine should be. Put it on before your polish and peel it off when you’re done with it. As simple as that! Forget about the hassle of soaking off your gel nails or removing that glittery nail polish you love. This is THE solution. Apply a layer and let it air dry before putting on any gel or nail color. Just peel it off when you want to remove the color. Yes, THAT easy!” It’s great under any kind of polish. In fact if doing gel nails, be sure to fully dry, then apply and cure gel polish as normal. The long wear of a gel manicure won’t last as long however. Just FYI. Here is an example of peeled off gel polish following application of the Peel Off Base Coat.
The Peel Off Base Coat is suitable for both gel and regular nail polishes. Here are Smart Red One Step Gel nail polish from my nails after one coat of the Peel Off Base. Read further for explanation!
Gels run $19.95 ea and currently, if you buy 4 polishes get 40% off at checkout with CODE ( 40OFF ), and Madam Glam runs specials so DO get on their mailing list! New collections and colors are being added all of the time.
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Today is Caturday! LOL, ok, enough with the cat jokes but seriously, I am loving the Cat Eye Gel Polishes from Madam Glam. I want to mention before I forget, you’ll notice on the labels of the currently 36 available cat eye shades, that they are called Cat See Gel Polish. I’m not really sure why, but I can assure you these are cat eye gel polishes. Also, you will need a cat eye gel polish magnet to achieve the effect and they are available for purchase through Madam Glam for $2. For now, I’d like to show you two of them. A Chameleon cat eye gel polish called Always Together, and a regular cat eye gel polish called No Doubt.
Madam Glad Chameleon Cat’s Eye gel polish is not only striking as a Cat’s Eye sparkler, it’s also a chameleon so this hybrid has everything going for it. The colors shift from what is described as, Walnut. A beautiful reddish mahogany shade that will make you feel like mystery surrounds you!” One cured coat over a black gel base, cured. With a magnet, you can create a multitude of designs.
It is recommended that you prepare your nails with first of course a gel base, cure. Then a black gel, cure. Then one coat of the cat eye gel color, magnet until you get the effect you desire, cure. Then finally a gel top coat. It’s really very easy! I love how multifaceted Always Together, cat eye plus a duotone metallic finish.
Madam Glam Soak-off Cat’s Eye Gel polish is considered a “Boysenberry. Dreamy midnight shade for an exquisite lady! Try out the cat eye effect!’ The cat’s eye force is strong in this one! It goes on fairly shimmery purple but then takes on a more deep, berry shade. The purple shimmer then transforms into 3D shimmer lines after working it with a magnet before curing. Amazing!
This one really surprise me! I thought it surely would be the medium shimmery purple as shown on the lid. But I ended up with a glorious deep berry shade and the cat eye effect because the 3 dimensional seemingly moving cat eye focus. Cool huh?
CONCLUSION: I could totally get hooked on these. I really want to swatch some holiday shades for you so maybe I can make that happen. Wouldn’t a green cat eye be just perfect? Maybe with a red cat eye accent nail? I have a short video on my Instagram page of the cat eye effect in action. Look for Lacqueredlori of course. 😉
Oh, and here is something I wanted to add on! Madam Glam has some amazingly simple Gel Polish Remover Wraps. Super easy to use, smell really good and easier than using foil method. A box of 100 wipes is $10.95. Remember, because I’ve forgotten a few times, Always buff the shiny gel top coat to matte before taking off gel polish. It really helps and you won’t cuss so much! LOL 😉
Madam Glad Gel Polish Remover Wipes come in a 100 piece box. That should last quite awhile considering how long the gel polishes stay on!The instructions for the Madam Glam Gel Wipes are right on the back of the box.
Gels run $19.95 ea and currently, if you buy 4 polishes get 40% off at checkout with CODE ( 40OFF ), and Madam Glam runs specials so DO get on their mailing list! New collections and colors are being added all of the time.
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A quick post today to share with you a couple more stunning shades from Madam Glam’s One Step Gel Polish lineup. Who couldn’t use a glossy red or perfect purple on their nails this fall?
Two more stunning Madam Glam One Step Gel Polishes, Smart Red and Anytime!
I have to add, One Step Gel Polishes are amazing time savers! Here is Smart Red and Anytime.
Smart Red One Step Gel Polish by Madam Glam is a smart red!Anytime One Step Gel Polish by Madam Glam is a juicy cool purple with a hint of sexy shimmer.
If you read my last post you’d already figured out my Conclusion. These babies are perfection. ‘Nuff said! Get ’em!
Gels run $19.95 ea and Madam Glam runs specials so DO get on their mailing list! New collections and colors are being added all of the time.
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The Full definition of chameleon according to Merrium Webster
• 1: any of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal Old World lizards with prehensile tail, independently movable eyeballs, and unusual ability to change the color of the skin
• 2: a: a person given to often expedient or facile change in ideas or character b: one that is subject to quick or frequent change especially in appearance. But in the gel polish world, it’s the easiest way to accomplish a gradient! Today I have three Madam Glam Chameleon Gel polishes to share with you. Just a tip of the iceburg, but boy oh boy, these are stunning! Let’s take a look!
Three of many Madam Glam Chameleon Gel polishes, change colors with the temps they are exposed to. Gorgeous both ways! From left, Pink Fizz, Cosmopolitan and Amaretto.
Each of my swatches were two coats, and these are all very pigmented and smooth to apply. What follows are each swatch in its basic warm state, cold state and everything in between!
Here is two coats of Madam Glam Chameleon Gel polish, Pink Fizz, in its warm state. A soft dusty pink when it’s cool and a cafe au lait when it’s when it’s warm!Madam Glam’s Chameleon Gel polishes are so perfect in application and super quick and long-lasting color changers. Here is Pink Fizz in its cold state.Pink Fizz Chameleon Gel polish rocking a duo personality with its low temp rosy glow to its warm and “fizzy” cafe au lait with a slight pink twist.Here is Madam Glam’s Cosmopolitan in its warm state. A shimmery sunny gold. You can see here it wanted to change on the free edge…my AC was turned up!Madam Glam Chameleon gel polish in its cold state. It goes from a shimmery apple red to dark ochre.Madam Glam Chameleon Gel polish, Cosmopolitan, both warm and cold!Madam Glam Chameleon Gel polish, Amaretto, in its warm state. A nice nude pecan.Amaretto Chameleon Gel polish by Madam Glam in its cold state. Such a pretty taupe.Amaretto Chameleon Gel polish by Madam Glam showing both personalities in warm and cold states.
CONCLUSION: Everything about these are perfect. And I have to say, I’ve tried other temp changing polishes and they have always fought me on how long they took to change. My natural body temp is on the low side naturally. These change fast!
Gels run $19.95 ea and Madam Glam runs specials so DO get on their mailing list! New collections and colors are being added all of the time.
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I’m back with some more gel polishes from Madam Glam. I’m on a gel roll gals, no gelly roll. LOL Today I’d like to share with you some One Step Gel polishes “The Next Generation”! We know wearing gel polish is a timesaver. They last and last and since you cure them, they dry FAST! But how about turning it up a notch and foregoing the application and curing of a base and top coat? Yeah, you see where I’m going with this. I’ll also share with you how to change the look over any gel with the fabulous Matte Top Coat!
Here are 4 of the many MANY Madam Glam One Step Gel polish lineup, “the Next Generation”! From left, Boyfriend Style, Tiara, Lolita and Obsession.
It couldn’t be any easier. And these shades are gorgeous. I did have one that didn’t look good on me, and it’s meant to be sheer. I speak of the glittery gilted Tiara. I found it serves better topped over something else. Well, you’ll see!
Unbelievably easy, these Madam Glam One Step Gel polishes area a time saver. Here is 2 coats of Boyfriend Style. It’s described as, Pale Dusty Lilac-Blue. Nothing more suitable for a lazy weekend than a comfy boyfriend style! Admit it you love it! And we found for you the perfect one step gel to go with it!2 coats of Madam Glam One Step Gel polish, Lolita, is described as a Grape, Girlish but not really, Lolita is the quietness, the fantasy, the magic beauty!Madam Glam Matte Top Coat transforms any glossy shade into a velvet variation.One thin coat of Madam Glam Matte Top Coat cured over One Step Lolita. What a change! Soft and velvety.
I LOVE Obsession. Such a blushing beauty with a fab gold shimmer. This is where you see Tiara by itself, in I followup with Tiara coated over another color.
I tried a combo here, but I wanted you to see it even though I didn’t care for how it turned out. First up, Madam Glam Obsession is one of the One Step gels and is described as “Berry Red with very very subtle shimmers, gold under the sun. Passionate, enthusiast, addicted – the perfect description of a obsession! What woman doesn’t desire these things?” I love the golden shimmer in this one and it’s so beautiful on my complexion. However, the middle and ring fingers didn’t quite turn out as I hoped. The formula of Tiara was easy to use, perfect. The shimmers and gold flakes within, easy to apply. But, it would take more thank 3 coats to get to full opacity and the warm yellowish jelly type base didn’t go well with my skin tone. Honest, my nails are white and this made them look stained by themselves. But hold on! Check out the next image of Tiara in 1 coat over another shade!Redemption! lol Just one coat of the previously mentioned One Coat gel polish, Tiara, over a coat of one of Madam Glam’s Chameleons called Amaretto, shown here in “chill” mode is pretty darn cool! Cooled Amaretto takes on a rosy hue while warm it leans a latte shade. Great combo!
CONCLUSION: I’m such a hopeless convert to gel polishes now. I love regular polish too but as my life continues to stay a step ahead of me, I’m finding that when I have a hectic week ahead, it’s a lifesaver. My Chameleons review will be coming along soon. They are SO COOL! That’s why I just had to show you how versatile they can be not only alone, but under sheer toppers. They still change color with temps warm/cold without a hiccup.
I need to mention and remind you that Madam Glam offers three different LED gel curing lights. A pocket LED lamp, a 36w full size LED lamp and a full size 48w Professional lamp. I can tell you the Pro is very roomy, even for feet! Here are a couple shots. As you can see, there are three time settings, and also features an “auto on” so when you place your hand under the dome, it lights immediately for when you want to add a bit of time without using the predetermined timers. Just be sure and set a stop watch setting on your phone or something to track how long your hand is in there. This one works great!
This is Madam Glam’s top of the line full power 48 W Professional nail CCFL – LED light for gel nails. This LED lamp will keep things professional! It is universal for UV gel, builder gel and led gel polish! The large opening allows you to cure both hands simultaneously. Ideal product for both home use and professional salon. Fast curing time! Specifications: Power : 48W 3 timers : 10sec, 20sec, 30sec and continuous sensor Weight： 1.25KG Size: 9.3cm x 18.5cm x 21cm Color: Silver Plug : USHere is the back of the pro LED light. The three buttons are below the timers and it also has an auto sensor that you can time it manually by just placing your hand (or foot) inside! Very roomy!As you can see, there is tons of room. This is Madam Glam’s largest LED priced at $89.99. Ignore the gnarly hand behind the curtain! lol
Gels run $19.95 ea and Madam Glam runs specials so DO get on their mailing list! New collections and colors are being added all of the time.
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Okay, confession time. I am new to gel polish. GASP! I know, I know. I’ve drug my feet in what seems like forever looking the other way. As if to say, “no, no gels for me. I don’t have time, I change my polish too often. What if they damage my nails. I swatch all of the time. Not gonna work, no way, no how.” Well, I’ve been schooled and I have Madam Glam and a few others to thank for that! I received a sampling of what Madam Glam has to offer. And in the next month or so I’ll be treating you to just a fraction of all the wonderful gels offered by this New York based company. Today, I’ll share with you a couple of colors from two different collections, along with their basic gel base coat and top coat. Also, this week I’ll be sharing one of their amazing LED lights for Pros and home gellers alike! 😉 Let’s start off with the basics.
Here is Madam Glam Soak-Off Base and Soak-Off Top gels. Both go on smooth and this top coat is to be wiped off after curing with a lint free material. I will say that for being a “sticky” top coat, it’s not super sticky. I like that!
• Soak-Off Base Gel Excellent base for your gel manicure.
Formula & Curing time: Clear, 1 coat for a Flawless Finish, 2 minutes by UV Lamp, 30 sec by LED
• Soak-Off Top Gel Get professional salon results at home by adding this polish on top of your gel color. Your color is highly protected and stays radiant and shiny for days.
Formula & Curing time: Top coat, 1 coat for a Flawless Finish, 2 minutes by UV Lamp, 30 sec by LED (a light swipe with an alcohol pad is recommended for this top gel)
Onto the colors for today! First the Soak-Off Gel Color, Girl Power
Formula & Curing time: Creme, 1-2 coats for a Flawless Finish, 2 minutes by UV Lamp, 30 sec by LED. I applied two super easy coats after a cured base coat, then one coat of top and cured. I love this cool orchid creme, it really pops and great for any skin tone.
Girl Power from the regular gel lineup on left, and Tutti Frutti from the Smoothie Gel Collection on the right. There are 36 shades available Smoothies to choose from and a ton of other gel colors and finishes in the rest of Madam Glam’s offerings.I love how Madam Glam includes a swatch window on top of her bottles. You see what your color is. This is Girl Power. Girl Power is described as Byzantium, (yes, that is an ancient Greek colony 😉 What a better color to symbolize girls than this perfect shade of mauve? This rich creme gel will make you feel powerful whenever you wear it. I got full coverage in 2 coats.
The Smoothie Gel Collection color I’m featuring today is Tutti Frutti. The formula can be sticky, so do be sure to roll or shake the bottle. But since this is a gel and won’t dry until it’s cured, you have plenty of time to apply, making sure you get every glitter situated before placing in the light to cure!
Formula & Curing time: Crelly: Bright Baby Blue Jelly Base with colored Glitters, 3 coats for a Flawless Finish I managed it in 2 so it depends on your application method. Apply base coat, cure, color and cure, then top coat and cure! Super glossy smooth, no bumps! 2 minutes by UV Lamp, 30 sec by LED.
Important Instructions for application and curing of the Smoothies, or when applying and curing thicker or glitter dominated gel polishes:
• To avoid an exothermic reaction. (Exothermic– the word describes a process that releases energy in the form of heat.Forming a chemical bond releases energy and therefore is an exothermic process. Exothermic reactions usually feel hot because it is giving heat to you.) It’s kind of a scientific molecule dance thing. But no worries, there are ways around that!
When gel polish cures, it creates an exothermic reaction. With a UV lamp, which cures slowly, that reaction happens slowly and is rarely noticed. With a powerful lamp the reaction happens quickly as a heat spike.
• Some people are more sensitive than others to this but the pain usually comes either from two things: either your nails are thin/damaged either the polish is too thick. In this case, the Smoothies are thick. Because of their nature, the Smoothies need to have a “thicker” consistency than regular gels, to hold the glitters all together so that when you apply them on your nails you actually do get glitters (whereas if the consistency was too liquid all the glitters would stay at the bottom of the bottle and not on the brush). Kind of like a suspension material.
Being thick though, they do cure MUCH faster than the regular gels.
Because they are already thick, to avoid any heat spike with the smoothies you need to:
1) Apply VERY thin coats ( I mean it, super thin)
2) If you are using our PRO led lamp or hi power/watt lamp, cure each layer for no more than 5 sec. You will indeed need to do more coats to achieve opacity. However as the curing time is so short it shouldn’t take you longer than with the regular gels.
** Another way to go is too use a less powerful lamp 🙂
Aren’t these Smoothie Gel Collection bottles the cutest?! Here is Tutti Frutti, as seen on my accent nail. Tutti Frutti is described as a Bright Baby Blue Jelly Base with colored Glitters. There are medium gold hex, small fuschia pink hex, tiny gold and silver glitters.
CONCLUSION: I have been swatching and reviewing Madam Glam polishes for a long time and have always been extremely pleased with the high quality polishes and variety of colors and finishes. The formulas are fabulous. And NOW I get to brag on their amazing gels. So yeah, I’m a fan! Not gonna lie.
Gels run $19.95 ea and Madam Glam runs specials so DO get on their mailing list! New collections and colors are being added all of the time.
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It’s been a little while since I have had a chance to post anything from Madam Glam Cosmetics. Between packing moving, buying a house, packing again, moving again, holidays and company, I’m finally getting back into the groove with my favorite indie girls! I have a few amazing products to share with you this evening. Now I’ve tried many many polishes from MG, but this time, I also got the chance to try out an amazing polish remover and a Quick Dry top coat.
Madam Glam Express Nail Polish Remover (Dip & Twist) is just as incredible as the label says! And the Quick Dry topcoat is great because not only does it dry super glossy and fast, it’s not annoyingly thick like some commercial brands…ahem SV cough cough. LOL
I have tried those department store sponge dip removers before. They are ok but they are just acetone and a sponge. It took me just as long with those to remove polish as if they were from a bottle. But Madam Glad Express Nail Polish Remover is a wonder to behold. In fact, I’d like to see this is a giant sponge bottle! This stuff is FAST! 3 seconds average to remove, 9-10 seconds for ornery glitter. I did a short video which I’ll share on my Instagram feed, because I don’t have permissions here on WordPress to share it. Dip, twist and your nail comes out totally clean. The only thing I would change is the sponge did come apart a tiny bit. Not sure what happened but a few tiny fragments of the black sponge within came out on my finger. Maybe it was just a few pieces from when the sponge was installed. So if that is normal, no worries. But if we could have sponge that doesn’t shed, that would make this a perfect product. That being said, the magic is in the remover! I also used by cleanup brush dipped into it when cleaning up my manicure and it whisked away every trace for super quick cleanup. Here’s what Madam Glam says about it:
“Express Nail Polish Remover”
Nail polish remover that will leave your nails nice and clean, as if the lacquer was never there. Say goodbye to the classic way of removing nail polish. This is one of the life-hacks you need for your nail care routine. No need for cotton pads! Everything you need is all in one item. You can easily take it on your travels, as it is perfectly packaged, for when you are away. How does it work? Inside the bottle you will find foam soaked in nail polish remover. Insert one finger at a time and twist it until there is no more nail polish left on the nail.
Why?
– It smells awesome!
– The foam has a comfortable texture.
– The white peach extract will leave your cuticles nurtured and moisturized, thanks to its vitamins and minerals. It’s time to make your nail polish removing experience so much easier and healthier for your finger tips!!”
I give this product 2 clean thumbs up! Now, about the Quick Dry Topcoat. Love it! I’m always on the lookout for a great glossy topcoat that dries fast, doesn’t get thick or sticky and speeds up my whole mani operation. As much as I swatch, it’s pretty important that I have a good reliable topcoat. Here is what Madam Glam has to say about it:
Quick Dry
If you’re tired of waiting for your mani to dry, this is the solution!
– Apply after polish and top coat
– Look up the latest polish of Madam Glam
– And surprise it’s already dry!
On to the four gorgeous shades I have to show you. I’ll just post the photos here and let them speak for themselves!
Pastel Sky is described as, “Azure Blue”. This pale blue creme is super pigmented, dries fast and smooth in 1-2 coats. Caribbean Island (be still my heart, SO in love with this one!)…It’s described as a bright mint. This mega opaque creme is fully opaque in 1-2 coats. It really reminds me of the shallow shoreline of a Caribbean island!Pastel Sky is a baby blue creme with surprisingly opaque coverage. I’d say this is pretty close to that Pantone blue shade for 2016!Oh my! I am predicting this will be on my fingers and toes a lot this summer! Girls if you love minty cremes this glossy stunner needs to be in your collection!Original Sin is described as “A flirty bright red”. This creme is buttery smooth, sort of like a crelly, dries super glossy in 1-2 coats. I would describe Golden Beauty as a while gold micro glitter is super dense and slightly textured, very slight. One coat of topcoat, I used the amazing Madam Glad Quick Dry, will create a glossy smooth finish if desired.Original Sin is a classic red. As in, little red dress red! It dries super glossy I think because it’s nearly a jelly, but not quite.Here is Golden Beauty, 2 coats, and accented with Original Sin. One coat of topcoat for a semi smooth finish, 2 coats of topper for a more glass-like look.
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