LECHATPerfect Match Mood Gel Polish - Tidal Wave - (0.5 Ounce) - Frost Finish - Changes with Temperature - Long Lasting Shine

So far, I have Magic Lace and Cascade in the Lechat Mood polishes, with a few more on the way. I prefer natural/nude colors and sheers, so this was an odd departure for me. Please note I am a lifelong NON-manicurist, and my hands are not in great shape and I have funny shaped nails, but I'm still having fun.1) How did it go on? I used LeChat's base and top coat (not a fan of the base, but that's a separate review -- it was thick and unruly). The Magic Lace went on like a dream - smooth and thin, though since I'm not an expert I left a few brush streaks since it has a pearl/frost finish. The Cascade, however, was really hard to get a smooth coat. This may have been in part due to the narrow awful brush (I'm going to use a separate brush next time), and how thick it was. After two coats it still looked nasty and uneven, so I topped it with Magic Lace before the topcoat and the combination is actually pretty nice. The Magic Lace is quite sheer. So the color of the Cascade comes through a lot. Maybe too much -- the cold phase is very orange. A bright coral-orange color. I've uploaded photos - please don't judge my poor beginner skills and funky nails of a hard worker!2) Color - the Magic Lace is a nice sheer pale tan that goes to a lovely medium brown when cold. I just find the shimmer too much for someone of my age (cough) and preferences, and the sparkly bits make it easier to leave brush marks/lines. The Cascade is a milky white that goes to a pinky-coral orange when cold. I did a test swatch and it's really too bright for my nude-loving tendencies, but pretty. Hard to get smooth even color, as above, though. The orange is much brighter and louder in daylight than incandescent, as I tried to show in photos, but it didn't come through well.3) Curing -- I used Sally Hansen's 6W mini lamp, and cured each coat for 60-90 seconds since it seemed so thick. I had no problems with shrinkage or wrinkling.4) Wear -- I'll let you know in a week or two.This was only my second home gel manicure. (Sally Hansen in a light sheer pink/nude was my first, and it was definitely easier than these. It went on thinner, smoother, and more evenly. And the nude color helped hide mistakes.) One or two bubbles because I had trouble getting thin even coats. And the color change bit is just fun!Overall, it worked for this beginner with some effort. Colors were fairly true to the LeChat website but I recommend image-searching real-life photos. I wish they had more sheer non-shimmer nude family colors, but I'll order another one or two for fun. I have my eye on Cherry Blossom next.!NEW! I've now tried Cherry Blossom and LOVE it. It's a slightly shimmery nude when hot and a deep wine-ish color when cold, but the shimmer is so delicate that it doesn't leave brush strokes and is fairly subtle. It changes quite easily, and when in mid-change, it forms unique blended shades. I've included some new photos (ok, a lot) trying to show you what it looks like in different temperature and lighting conditions. Again, please excuse my poor manicure skills and pathetic short nails. I'm new at this. The photos are of two coats, some a little thicker than they probably should've been, so see above about my skills! This time I cured with Spaire's 48W LED lamp, 60 seconds per layer, and it's a good bit harder than when I used the entry level Sally lamp, but still a little soft and would leave a mark if I really dug a another nail in. That flexibility may, however, help keep it from chipping.

I didn’t like the color but, the quality is the best. I owe two more colors and I will purchase more definitely. Best nail polish, very shiny, long lasting and colors just chose your colors carefully

This isn’t my first mood changing polish from the brand. I keep retiring to them, because the gel has the right thickness for application and the switch if color from warm to cold is always smooth. Color for this one is exactly as shown- dark purple to clear glitter!

It was easy to use. It seemed a little sheer, especially the white color, so i felt i needed to use several coats but despite the repeated coats it did not leave my nails looking super thick and unnatural. It was really long-lasting. I really had to file to get break the seal and remove the color. I work outdoors so the polish started to deteriorate before they ever started peeling or chipping. What i mean is that you could see the wear and tear of carpentry, gardening and construction on the polish before long. Gels usually last about a week on me because i don't have a desk job but this one was still on my nails well after the one week period for me. Will buy more colors soon!

After years of getting my nails done at $60 a pop, I decided to start doing my own. I’ve purchased around 30-40 bottles of gel polish in many different colors.I have tried to find a blue/black combo on Amazon for months now. I’ve purchased several, and they aren’t even close to what I’ve been looking for. This one was a bit pricier than what I’ve purchased so far. But after the third epic fail purchase, I broke down and bought this one.It goes on a bit thicker than most, so a little goes a long way. I could easily have gotten away with one coat. The color is exactly as pictured. The blue is a beautiful royal blue, and the dark is a super dark purple, but it’s dark enough to look black. The bottle is a normal nail polish size, not these itty bitty bottles most sellers offer.If you’re thinking about purchasing this, don’t think, just do. They have SO many different colors, I will DEFINITELY be trying some more. After everything I’ve purchased until now, this, by far, is my favorite.

I had this color at a salon when I had my nails done one time but I am also collecting colors I like that last for when I do my nails at home. I love color changing polishes and this one is one of my favorites for a few reasons. First of all it lasts about two weeks which is great for me as a chronic lifter. The other reason is the colors are gorgeous and have sparkle. It’s always fun when you wash your hands in cold water if you are warm to see them change instantly. It is easy to apply and I will be buying more colors to add to my collection.

The polish itself is great - smooth and opaque, with a great consistency. I am slightly disappointed with the color, however. It is still pretty, but I purchased Sunrise Sunset and had a difficult time finding color swatches of this one online, so I went off the few I could locate. The warm color is as pictured (a slightly pink nude), but the cold color is far more coral-pinkish-red than anticipated and shown online. It also has a subtle blue shimmer, but the color is classified as a "cream" (just a heads up for anyone wondering). I was hoping for a more true orange color for fall as I was going to use this for a jack-o-lantern on my nails, but I feel this color is definitely more suited for summer. I cannot speak for its longevity as I haven't applied it to my nails yet. Hope this helps!

The media could not be loaded.  Make mood change gel polish popular again! It’s so hard to find fresh product in my salons so I had to buy this. They joke with me that it isn’t on trend anymore but it’s the BEST way to entertain kids on the go! Grab an ice cube and change Miss Lexi / Mommy’s nails! Science and beauty, the best combination!! I was surprised to see that even the pedicure polish ALSO changed with heat. VERY COOL.

Mood gel changes from white to azure blue, lasts well and as with all Le Chat gels, in my opinion, there is great coverage in just 1 coat., although I would always apply 2 for a full and even finish.

Love these colour changing polishes. Skies the limit and twilight skies are my favourites so far both are really vibrant fun colours. They cure under both uv and my led lamp fine and last a good couple of weeks if you apply them properly.

Fun colour change from ocean blue to turquoise!

Amazing

Love the colour. Easy to apply