Mitty's Magical Fairy Dust Review

Press Sample

I know what you're thinking... Another holo powder review??? Indeed, except I really want to share my full experience with this holo powder, along with some tips and tricks, in case any of you are out there trying it for the first time, so maybe I can help you skip some errors. How 'bout dat? (LOL)

I feel a little late to the game with holo powder, or any kind of powder really. I feel the same as Jessie K. about it. At first it was everywhere and I really didn't care for it, but now I am super curious and #Iwantallthepowders.

Today I am sharing with you my experience with Mitty's holo powder, "Magical Fairy Dust," which was sent to me for review, and let me tell you... It's STUNNING!!! I don't know why I hadn't dabbled into this product in the recent past. The linear holo is so strong! It's visible, even in low light. Application was such a breeze, once I got the hang of it. The powder is ultra fine so it lays nice and smooth. There weren't any bald areas or patches noted to me while wearing the powder, although it may seem like it in very rare angles in my video above. I believe that is because of the lighting. There is also a silver chrome effect in some lighting! The powder comes with 2 eyeshadow applicators in a little silver, resealable package. On their website I learned that there is actual silver in the product!

MItty's Magical Fairy Dust holo pigment powder is available here on their website, and here on Snail Vinyl's Shop. 

Alright, now it's time to share what I've learned.

What I though: Powders apply over no-wipe gel
What I learned: Not always as easily

For some reason, I couldn't get the holo powder to go onto my no-wipe top coat. I have the following products that are no-wipe formula:

• IBD Intense Seal No-cleanse Top Coat for UV/LED (which I purchased at Sally's)
• Finger Paints 1-Step Gel Polish in Easel Down the Road (which I purchased at Sally's)
• Pink Gellac Ultra Shine Top Coat (which I purchased at shop.chickettes.com)

I tried different gel polishes under the top coats to see if that made a difference. NO
I tried using a silicone tool to rub it on instead. NO
I tried using my finger. NO
I tried using the FP 1-step gel polish I mention above. NO

After a few tries, I realized it somehow felt like the gel polish was too dry underneath for the powder, and hence, not making it a good sticking medium. I thought "what if I don't cure it all the way?" So then I tried everything above again, but this time, only curing the polishes half of the recommended time. STILL NO!!! 

Oh my... what was I doing wrong?!?! I don't know. I had the products in front of me, but I couldn't seem to make it work! I took a breather... Then, I decided to just cure the polish for 10 seconds instead.

BINGO!!! It worked, it so totally worked! And it was amazing!

I used my Gelish 18g LED curing lamp, and used the 5 second setting twice for the cure. The holo powder went on like magic!

Here are the steps I did to achieve this look:

• I applied a peel-off base coat (because I like to have the option to just peel off gel polish when I'm ready to not wear it.)
• I applied one coat of Finger Paints 1-Step Gel Polish in Easel Down the Road. This was opaque enough for me, and since it's a one step formula, I get the base, color, and top coat all in one, So convenient!
• I cured the polish in an LED lamp under the 5 second setting twice
• I applied the "Magical Fairy Dust" holo pigment powder using the eyeshadow applicator by lightly dabbing on the powder all over the nail, then firmly, but gently, rubbing it in until I reached full opacity
• I fully cured the polish for 1 minute under the LED lamp
• I dusted off the excess powder
• I applied regular gel top coat and cured for 1 minute under the LED lamp

Here's what I want you to take from this, in case you are having a difficult time with powders.

• The strength of your lamp may vary from mine, so if it's not working, try to cure it less or more time than I did until it works (don't give up)
• Different gel polishes/top coats from different brands have different formulas, so, again, finding a curing time that works may vary
• It really is so easy to apply once you find something that works. If it is difficult or patchy, try a different curing time. 

In other words, be mindful of the curing times, and be aware that different products work differently. 

Well, did you learn anything? Are you a little more confident about starting your gel polish + pigment powder journey? I hope you are, and I really love how this looks. 

Thanks for reading! 
<3 Mely