How do I apply No. 171 Dead Gorgeous without visible brush strokes?
Shimmer and metallic particles settle between uses. To mix them, do what nail techs do: hold the bottle by the cap, turn it upside down, and tap the base firmly against your palm a few times. Shaking can force gel out through the neck, and rolling the bottle barely moves the particles.
The particles line up with the direction of your brush, so stroke marks can show. Apply thin coats in long, even strokes from cuticle to tip, and finish each coat with one light pass in the same direction. Cure 60 seconds per coat.