The polish is a dull bronze color in the bottle, but using the magnet creates a golden color in the design on the nail. This polish was part of the James Bond/ Bond Girls collection OPI periodically releases to celebrate new Bond films, this one being from the release of Skyfall. The polish was rather expensive, $17.95 USD, but only to be expected because magnetic polish is about 30% more expensive than its ordinary counterparts of the same brands.
This is one of only two magnetic polishes I own, and this is the one I prefer, probably because OPI is a much more high quality brand than Nabi. The texture is similar to all the other shimmery OPI polishes I own, does not chip easily, and is really easy to brush on with the included pro-wide brush. The included magnet makes a lattice or fishnet type design.
As with any magnetic polish, the formula is a bit thick because of the metal particulates and will therefore take a very long time to dry.
To apply any magnetic polish:
1. Apply a base coat and a very thin coat of the color.
2. Apply another coat of the color to make it opaque.
3. Apply a third, very thick coat of the polish.
4. While the third coat is still wet, hold the magnet just a few millimeters from your nail.
5. Wait just a second and carefully move the magnet away from the nail.
6. let dry for about 15 minutes, then apply topcoat.
7. The whole thing should be dry enough to touch things without messing them up in the next 45 or so minutes.
Again, I'm fully aware that complex nail art, glitters and duochromes are the thing right now, but these are phasing out and going on sale at most retailers, so if you want to try it without spending as much as you would have a year ago, now is the time.
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