u/GrannySquares574

The base is more pink in person, but I just can't capture the color. Loved how this mani turned out!

Spent a couple of hours attempting a colorful gradient mani using sponges. I couldn't manage it, so in a fit of anger I went in the opposite direction with the most perfect nude color for me. Threw on a couple of stamps and I am so in love with this mani! In person Spill the Tea leans a little more pink on me, but after testing every light source in my home I've decided my camera just won't capture it 🙃

1x Cracked Ridge filler base coat

2x Cracked Spill the Tea

Stamps with Emily de Molly black stamping polish

1x Emily de Molly water based top coat

1x Cracked QDTC

Side note- I've struggled with peeling top coats EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I've used a water based top coat or DRK's Magic Effect top coat and I think I finally found a way to avoid it! I applied my water based top coat the same way I would a peel off base coat- leave a larger than usual gap along the cuticle/sidewall, don't cap the tip, then seal it all (once completely dry) with a QDTC. No matter what I do with a mani, I have a significant amount of edge wear. I think this keeps the water based top coat sealed better and prevents the peeling. I'm on day 4 with this mani and no signs of peeling yet 🤞🏻