Not-so hidden agenda for this nail art blog? To get back to some actual nail art! Or, to paraphrase King of the Hill’s Hank Hill, to get back to nail art and nail art-related activities. Groundbreaking, I know! But first the move, during which I will surely re-break all of my nails, and then we’ll be right back here again. 🙂
So while my nails are long-ish (hahahaha!) and not breaking off every two seconds, let’s take a look at this fun thermal polish I purchased from Polish Pickup, a new-to-me vendor that stocks all sorts of cool indie beauty wares.
This is KB Shimmer’s Hidden Agenda, a duo-thermal lacquer exclusive to Polish Pickup for the month of October, and inspired, if I’m not mistaken, by Area 51. Or more specifically, inspired by that silly Storm Area 51 non-event that never actually, you know, evented. I thought for sure we were going to see footage of people getting tased out on the outskirts of the Nevada desert, but nope – more rational heads prevailed. Smart. Storming secretive military installations never works out well for anyone. Just ask Bob of Stranger Things. Oh, wait…
Like the other KB Shimmer thermals I own, Hidden Agenda is super responsive, morphing from a shimmery, peachy pink, to an icy metallic blue. And just like the other thermals, this one wears like iron. Sans topcoat, this manicure has lasted chip-free for a week, even in the midst of my packing-intensive activities. Very impressive.
But unlike those other thermals, I don’t care for Hidden Agenda’s texture when it’s in its un-topcoated state. Not quite textured, but also a long way from smooth, it’s a shimmery matte that applies a touch too thickly, and dries down to a slightly pebbled finish. It actually reminds me of very, very fine gauge sandpaper.
But I suppose the true secret about Hidden Agenda is that it’s a glow-in-the-dark polish, albeit a very, very weak one. I wasn’t able to snap any photos of it in this state, though, as the weather’s been cruddy and overcast, and its glow powers are simply not strong enough. Shame – what else is going to light my way as I’m Naruto running through the pitch black desert? 😉
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I’m always on the lookout for a chip-free nail polish! Plus your different nail looks are great!
Thank you, that’s super nice of you to say. 🙂 KB Shimmer polishes are actually pretty across-the-board great in terms of non-chippiness, too.
Gorgeous … i admire the flawless blending of the two colors. I need some new shades for the upcoming season … i may check these out and order some! ❤
power to the local dreamer ||-//
I was kind of impressed with Polish Pickup – they had a bunch of indies I’ve never been able to get, and they carry polish makers I had never heard of. Pretty cool. 🙂
I just discovered the polish pickup recently as well and I was so excited, it’s really fantastic. Also this shade is so fun!
It’s kind of awesome, right? So many new-to-me brands. Love those unexpected indies.
It really is! I have tried so many brands that I have never tried before, and lots that I have heard of. It’s terrible for my wallet though, haha.
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