Balou

The texture is so satisfying to work with—thin enough to spread evenly but builds up to a gorgeous translucent depth without getting gloopy. I did three coats for that perfect underwater vibe, and it's been chip-free for four days now.

The color is exactly that ocean blue jelly I was hoping for—sheer and glossy straight from the first coat, but it builds up beautifully on the second. I’ve worn it three days now and the finish still looks wet, no chipping at the tips.

I was braced for a streaky mess, but the jelly finish lay down so smoothly it looked like I’d dipped my nails in sea glass. Two thin coats gave me that perfect translucent depth without any patchiness, and it’s genuinely buildable if you want it more opaque.