I've only recently begun to dabble in the world of high end nail polishes, but the consensus seems to be that the more "unique" the color, the more worth the splurge. Deborah Lippmann's Ray of Light is certainly unique--a dark purply blue with flecks of coppery glitter. The formula is very sheer and very gloppy; it applies thickly and feels like you don't get a lot on each brushful. Despite that, the end result is not as blotchy as I had expected. I'm wearing three coats on the middle, ring, and pinkie fingers, two on the other ones after I saw what little difference the third coat made, except in terms of thickness.
The color changes dramatically depending on the lighting situation and how far away your nails are--and it certainly does not scream "glitter."
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Natural light
Natural light far away--looking a little more opaque
Artificial Light:
Ray of Light is worth the $18 I paid for it (cheaper than a manicure!)--with reservations. While it's certainly a pretty piece of ready-made nail art, it's a little too sparkly to for my professional life. I need to remind my students that I'm a real grown-up and I'm not sure sparkly nail polish is a step in the right direction. Still, Ray of Light is the most polished of all the glittery nail polishes I've come across, and as a limited edition I'm happy to snap up such a unique color while it's still available.
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