I'm pretty sure I placed an ordered within two minutes of reading the press release for these new YSL Tie & Dye top coats. I mean, look at this promo image.
No, these aren't like those "do not shake" layer polishes. In fact, the box says to shake well before use.
So what is this tie dye effect they speak of? Not much. I'm assuming it just refers to the way the color and shimmer separates in the bottle after sitting for a while. But even the settling doesn't look as cool as in the promo pics. (I'm getting to the swatch, I promise.)
Ultimately, these Tie & Dye polishes are just really pretty shimmer in slightly tinted bases. Clearly, there is no suspension base involved.
YSL Corail Divin is a delicious coral with a lovely formula. We all know how I feel about corals, so we'll move on.
YSL Cool Coat is an iridescent cool pink shimmer top coat. That's it. I do like the shimmer though. It's sugary but totally smooth.
I fully intended to swatch the rest of these, but I'm afraid the rest are going back. I think I would have been on board if these were just promoted as pretty shimmers suspended in different color bases. My expectations were too high.
YSL Cool Coat and the rest of the Tie & Dye shades retail for $25 and are available at most department stores.
No, these aren't like those "do not shake" layer polishes. In fact, the box says to shake well before use.
So what is this tie dye effect they speak of? Not much. I'm assuming it just refers to the way the color and shimmer separates in the bottle after sitting for a while. But even the settling doesn't look as cool as in the promo pics. (I'm getting to the swatch, I promise.)
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| By the way, Cool Coat is a cool pink, not a coral like the promo images might lead you to believe. |
Ultimately, these Tie & Dye polishes are just really pretty shimmer in slightly tinted bases. Clearly, there is no suspension base involved.
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| 3 coats, no top coat |
YSL Corail Divin is a delicious coral with a lovely formula. We all know how I feel about corals, so we'll move on.
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| 1 coat Cool Coat over 3 coats Corail Divin |
YSL Cool Coat is an iridescent cool pink shimmer top coat. That's it. I do like the shimmer though. It's sugary but totally smooth.
I fully intended to swatch the rest of these, but I'm afraid the rest are going back. I think I would have been on board if these were just promoted as pretty shimmers suspended in different color bases. My expectations were too high.
YSL Cool Coat and the rest of the Tie & Dye shades retail for $25 and are available at most department stores.
