Dance Legend Sahara Crystal ~ Amethyst
Deep purple base with lighter purple glitters – textured polish
I have wanted this polish since I saw the first beautiful swatch of it.
I don’t remember whose swatch I saw, but I do remember it was in one of the Facebook
groups – and moments later it was sold out anywhere I looked. I have been
looking for it since, and I am so happy that I finally managed to get my grubby
little paws on it. I tried it on the day after – I wanted to see if this polish
also was magical on my nails, or if the pictures had done this polish too much
justice, if you know what I mean.
The formula is good and it is almost opaque after the first coat. Apply the
thinnest coats you possibly can, that way the polish dries up the prettiest. And
I might as well tell you right away: Yes, I do still love this polish, the
magic is still there. But it’s also a total bitch to photograph! I did my best
though, so let me show you what I’m talking about.
Two coats, no topcoat – this picture is taken in the sun:
The next pictures are taken in indoor lighting:
The purple glitters do everything for me!
Here’s one in some softer light, this is probably what the polish looks
like the most of the time:
I did some two coloured “blobs” on it. I used Love, Angelina’s
“Angelicious” (swatches here) and Glittering Elements’ “Ruby” (swatches
here LINK). I topped it all with a layer of topcoat, and here’s my final mani:
The “blobs” didn’t quite turn out the way I expected them to – but I
must admit that I like the polish even more with the topcoat on – it’s so
typical me to buy a texture and then smooth it out with topcoat, hahaha!
So yes – Amethyst is a winner and I am more than happy to have enrolled
her in my stash.
Have you slayed any lemmings yet – and did it live up to your
expectations when you finally got it?
Number of coats: 2
Drying time: Average
Drying time: Average
Finish: Texture with
glitter
Overall impression: Great texture and pretty with a topcoat on too. I love the glitters that makes the polish spectacular in my opinion!
Overall impression: Great texture and pretty with a topcoat on too. I love the glitters that makes the polish spectacular in my opinion!
Buy again: Oh yeah.
I have been thinking of buying this because of the rave about it - but haven't yet, because I never wear textured polishes - but pretty it is...
ReplyDeleteI have slayed quite a few lemmings, many didn't live up to my sky high expectations - but fortunately many did, and even went beyond!
Lots of the pictures I've seen have made the polish look way prettier than it actually is. It's pretty, yes, but... yeah, you know what I mean.
DeleteIt's nice when the slayed lemmings live up to the high expectations, I love that :)
It reminds me about Zoya, Carter a bit.
ReplyDeleteA little bit yes, but Carter is brighter and doesn't contain the same darker base :)
Deletethe blobs actually kind of remind me of petals :) I never really top coat my textures because I feel like it doesn't work... it just ends up looking lumpy :/ guess I need thicker top coat/more coats? I like this one both ways!
ReplyDeleteI should have thought of petals when I mad this, that's a genious thought, thank you! :)
DeleteOne thick coat usually does the trick - or two thin ones. I don't mind a bit of bumpiness thought :)
I love the result, it's perfect to go to a party. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, that's great to hear :)
DeleteI love it! It went on my wishlist right away! :D
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for textures, dark polishes and purple! This one is perfect for me :P
I was actually thinking about you when I applied it :)
Deletehehe I guess I'n not good at hiding my preferences :P
DeleteAnd that's a good thing :D
DeleteStunning polish. I've not tried any of the Sahara polishes. I do have the Sahara topper which I love :-)
ReplyDeleteI need to take a closer look at the Sahara topper for sure! :)
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