10 February 2015

Swatches & Review - 2 Dance Legend Gel Effect shades

Hi loves! I'm back with Dance Legend Tuesday today ^^ and this time I'm showcasing two lovely creme shades. They're both from the Dance Legend Gel-Effect 2 range, which consists of 18 polishes in total. Somehow I can't find these on the Dance Legend website, not sure if they are still available? The original Gel-Effect collection is still listed so that's a bit weird.




Let's take a closer look!




Dance Legend Gel-Effect 1045 is a dark, creamy purple. It's a cool toned purple and the opacity is good. 2 coats are all you need to eliminate VNL. These polishes apply very evenly and even if they don't seem to level at first, after a few seconds you'll have a smooth glossy finish. I topped it with Essence Gel-look topcoat to add even more shine. The formula was slightly thick but still easy to control.





Dance Legend Gel-Effect 1046 is a soft, lavender shade with a hint of pink to it. Again, great opacity at 2 coats. The formula was better on this one, thinner but still covering very well and very smooth and glossy! This will make a gorgeous base for nailart I think :).

Overall conclusion
Based on these shades, I think it's safe to say the Gel-Effect shades provide you with a smooth, creamy finish. The only thing I don't really get is the gel-effect claim. I mean, it's not a polish that claims to stay put longer, obviously it doesn't have that plump, juicy finish a true gel mani has.. just call them "perfect cremes" or something and I'd love them too ;-)! I'm partial to 1046, especially since I am longing for Spring, but 1045 is just as lovely.

What do you think of so called gel-effect polishes? And which of these 2 would you pick? Tell me in the comments!
Dance Legend is sold through their own webshop. Dance Legend Gel-Effect shades come in 15 ml. bottles and retail for $7. Shipping worldwide is $10 and free if you order over 10 bottles.

There are also a few retailers listed on their website if you prefer shopping with a more local webshop. Hypnotic Polish is one of them and is based in The Netherlands. You can also find Dance Legend on Facebook and Instagram.
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26 comments :

  1. Phyrra10 February, 2015 19:40

    Dance Legend Gel-Effect 1045 looks like a must have to me

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  2. Victoria - manicurator10 February, 2015 20:01

    UGH, they are both beeeeaaaauutiful! Thanks for adding to my never ending Dance Legend wishlist!

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  3. Cheyenne10 February, 2015 20:09

    Both are stunning! Your swatches are amazing!

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  4. kelliegonzo10 February, 2015 20:57

    Ooooh so shiny! Purple looks awesome on you!

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  5. Roselynn78710 February, 2015 21:25

    Beautiful swatches, so creamy looking. Like a dreamcake.

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  6. Eleobel10 February, 2015 22:01

    Your nails look perfect! I love the dark purple, can't resist a good blurple! :D

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  7. Liesl10 February, 2015 22:28

    I've yet to try a gel-effect polish but I am intrigued. I get what you're saying about these, though, and as far as cremes go, these really do look top-notch! I'm not even a purple nail polish type of gal, but these are both stunning on you and your photos perfect.

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  8. Vic10 February, 2015 22:35

    I agree with your thoughts on gel effects. I guess you're right though - they are just more perfect than regular cremes.

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  9. Ashlee(PaintedNubbs)10 February, 2015 23:15

    I haven't tried any gel-effect polishs but 1046 is perfect! Purple polishes always get me. :)

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  10. Lien @ LacquesterHQ11 February, 2015 00:20

    That purple!!! They are Thé crème de la crème!

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  11. Hey, Darling Polish!11 February, 2015 02:24

    These are really pretty! I'm loving that dark purple!

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  12. Color Me So Crazy11 February, 2015 02:38

    I'm glad you explained the gel thing. I was reading this and looking at your swatches going "where's the gel coat??" Maybe it is the squish? Either way they are super pretty

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  13. Shelby Lou Nails11 February, 2015 03:01

    I love super-glossy polish! Your swatches are stunning.

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  14. ThatGalJenna11 February, 2015 03:35

    Oooh so shiny! They're lovely!

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  15. loveforlacquer11 February, 2015 03:50

    These are incredibly shiny and beautiful!

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  16. Nicole C. (Doctor Crafty)11 February, 2015 03:54

    I love 1045! Great pics!

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  17. Emily Lacquerologist11 February, 2015 14:55

    Wow...so shiny and beautiful!!

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  18. BTBAshley11 February, 2015 18:26

    I'm in love with both! Shiny and pigmented. Just gorgeous.

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  19. Simona @LightYourNails!11 February, 2015 19:27

    That purple!! I love it!

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  20. The Dalai Lama's Nails11 February, 2015 22:02

    these are both gorgeous - the dark purple really strikes me!

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  21. Southern Sparkle Nail Art11 February, 2015 23:24

    Gorgeous polishes! I love the lighter purple! :)

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  22. Stephanie Louise Telford12 February, 2015 05:16

    I'm a sucker for gorgeous purples!

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  23. Jenny Gilmore12 February, 2015 07:03

    These are both perfect on you! Yeah...I feel like a lot of brands are playing fast and loose with the word gel lately and it is confusing!

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  24. Виктория Артамонова13 February, 2015 14:05

    I love the yellow one from this line, 897, it's one of the best formulas for yellow I've met.

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  25. Dani FromPolishwithLove16 February, 2015 17:27

    1045 is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love that shade of purple on you!

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  26. Deborah - Love Varnish01 March, 2015 16:57

    You're welcome :D glad you like them so much!

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