Like glitter, iridescence is a result of reflection, but like duo-chrome it shifts between a limited range of colors. Problem is, thanks to marketing, they're often mislabeled. You've got colors that change with temperature, colors that change in sunlight, holographics, duo-chromes, iridescents, and just plain shiny glitter. It won’t actually last as long as a gel manicure, but when you use the system as directed, your manicure will last longer and be more chip resistant.Ĭolor shifting nail polish (and makeup) is all the rage right now, but not all color shifting polishes are the same. Pearl of Wisdom is part of OPI’s Infinite Shine system which has its own base coat and top coat and is meant to have the staying power of gel polish without the UV lights so this polish will work best with those. The formula is okay but does show brushstrokes so just be mindful of that. You can also layer it over your favorite polishes to give them a hint of iridescence. Pearl of Wisdom isn’t going to be opaque even at three coats so if you’re okay with a sheer, then enjoy this subtle shimmer on its own. When worn alone on your nails, it takes two to three coats for the color to build up, and when it does you get this iridescent shimmer that reminds me of pink pearls.įor a lacquer that looks very white in the bottle, on your nails it’s definitely more of a strong pink to gold. Pearl of Wisdom is a very sheer polish by OPI that has a satiny white look to it that swirls with purples and pinks and greens when you turn the bottle in the light. Whether this meets what you were hoping to find as an iridescent, it’s worth having in your collection because it’s a unique effect I haven’t seen in many other brands. If you swatch it over black it turns almost emerald. My husband was commenting on how neat my manicure looked for days and I got a good week of wear out of it (I’m hard on my nails) with my favorite top and base coat brand Smith & Cult.įrequent Flyer looks different over many different colors. It looks magical and glowing like a digital special effect. This shade is part of KBShimmer’s Enchanted Forest Collection for 2021 and “enchanted” is the right word. You know that really pretty translucent iridescent cellophane tissue paper gift wrap? That’s exactly what this looks like but on your nails. One coat over a layer of white and suddenly it’s a glowing, otherworldly white-pink that shifts to violet, mint, blue, gold, and copper. Where Frequent Flyer really shines is when it’s layered over white which is what is pictured here. It needs about three coats for decent opacity since it’s a sheer shimmer and you might still see a little nail line if you look really hard. When worn on its own, this polish is a luminous gold that shifts to pink and copper. Inspired by the shifting colors of dragonfly wings, Frequent Flyer is a different shade depending on what angle you’re looking at it, what lighting you’re in, and whether it’s worn alone or over a different polish. I got to test out a media sample of this shade (with no promise of a review) and it is everything you want in an iridescent polish.

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