№ |
Name |
Rating |
Nomination |
1 | Foxy Expert Flash | 4.84 | The best ratio of price and quality. Maximum flicker |
2 | Runail Professional Shimeria | 4.80 | The best selection of shades. dark colors |
3 | Elpaza Reflective | 4.78 | The most popular gel polish. Large selection of silver colors |
4 | ADRICOCO Little Pixie | 4.75 | Lilac shades. cheapest gel polish |
5 | Grattol Bright Star | 4.67 | Rare colors. Safe composition |
6 | TNL Professional Shine Bright | 4.65 | The most persistent. Multifunctional |
7 | Nail Republic Flash | 4.61 | Easy application |
8 | Born Pretty Reflective Glitter | 4.59 | The softest shades |
9 | Planet nails Multi Reflection | 4.55 | The best selection of reds and pinks |
10 | Patrisa Nail Night Flash Magnetic | 4.54 | Cat eye effect. Application in 1 layer |
Shimmer, shine, flash effect - this is how reflective gel polish can be characterized. This is a new formula with sparkling particles that, under artificial light, give a rich glow that cannot be compared with ordinary glitter. Such a gel polish not only reflects light, but also enhances it. Therefore, it is ideal for a holiday, a date or any other solemn event.
How to choose the best gel polish
In general, the criteria for choosing a reflective varnish are about the same as for a regular one. But there are several nuances associated with this particular formula.
Pigmentation. The brightness of the shade depends on this parameter. Conventionally, the pigment is dense, medium and translucent. With dense pigmentation, saturated color can be achieved with 1 layer of gel polish. However, it can no longer be harmoniously combined with other shades. If the model has an average pigment, then the varnish is applied in 2 layers. With translucent pigmentation, a pronounced color can be achieved in 3 layers. But it is this option that is most suitable as a reflective top in combination with other gel polishes, as well as for patterns.
Hue. Due to the strong shimmer, the colors of the reflective varnish are more muted than those of the normal one. In addition, under artificial lighting, they all give off a silver sheen. Also, when choosing a color, it is worth considering the main feature of reflective varnishes. In daylight they give a slight sheen, and in artificial light they give a strong flicker. At the same time, the shade itself also changes depending on the lighting. In the first case, it looks dimmer, in the second it acquires a silver undertone. Because of this duality in reality, shades often do not match the palette.
Texture. For beginners, it is best to choose gel polishes with a medium texture. They fit better and are not whimsical in application. Liquid texture products are also easy to apply. However, they require more layers and are less economical in consumption. A thick consistency is more suitable for manicure masters.
The best gel polish companies
All manufacturers from our rating distinguished themselves by high-quality products. However, the best, according to users, are:
Elpaza. Gel polishes from this Chinese brand have a number of advantages over their counterparts. Elpaza has a rich palette, good pigmentation, self-leveling texture, dense coverage.
Foxy Expert. Russian brand that produces a variety of products for nails. Reflective gel polishes of this company are distinguished by affordable prices, exquisite shades, bright shimmer and high-quality thick texture.
Runail. One of the most popular manufacturers of cosmetic products in the Russian market. Runail has one of the richest palettes of reflective varnishes. In addition to a wide variety of shades, the line is durable and easy to apply.
Top 10. Patrisa Nail Night Flash Magnetic
Patrisa Nail Night Flash Magnetic combines 2 effects at once. Gel polish is not only reflective, but also has an overflow known as cat's eye.
Due to the high density of the pigment, some shades of gel polish can be applied in one layer. Of course, it should be a thick layer with a lot of funds.
- Country: Germany
- Average price: 320 rubles.
- Volume: 3.5 ml
- Texture: medium
- Pigment: dense
- Polymerization in LED lamp and UV lamp: 30 s, 180 s
- Application: 1-2 coats
- Palette: 4 shades
Unique magnetic cat eye effect gel polish. One of the best options for evening manicure. The Patrisa Nail Night Flash Magnetic palette includes 4 shades: Starry Night - the color of the starry sky, Wild Night - brown-gray, Polar Night - indigo, Party Night - dark red. All tones are universal, suitable for both regular and festive manicure.The gel polish has a high-quality self-leveling texture and a dense pigment. For a pronounced color, it is enough to apply one thick or two thin layers. The effect of a cat's eye is achieved by a magnet that must be brought to the nails before drying. Of the minuses, users noted the small volume of the jar - 3.5 ml and a decent price tag.
- cat eye effect
- Safe composition
- dense pigment
- Applied in one layer
- small volume
- High price
- Only 4 shades in the palette
Top 9. Planet nails Multi Reflection
Planet nails Multi Reflection will be most appreciated by lovers of warm colors. Gel polish has a record number of red and pink shades in the palette. Of the 13 colors, 6 belong to the red range.
- Country: Germany
- Average price: 490 rubles.
- Volume: 8 ml
- Texture: thick
- Pigment: medium
- Polymerization in LED lamp and UV lamp: 60 s, 120 s
- Application: 2 coats
- Palette: 13 shades
A good line of reflective gel polishes from the German company Planet nails. This model shows decent results in wearing. The varnish is not erased, does not chip off and retains color for up to three weeks. The sparkle of all colors is bright. If you look closely, you can see that the pigment consists of sparkles of different sizes, which makes the shine even more spectacular. The main plus of gel polish is a large selection of pink, red and lilac tones. Of the 13 shades, 9 are representatives of this range. As for pigmentation, it is a little worse than the manufacturer claims. For a pronounced color, you need to apply 2 layers. Otherwise, the gel polish was liked by users, including professional manicure masters.
- Large selection of reds and pinks
- Multifaceted glitter with different sparkles
- wear resistance
- Easy to apply
- Above average price
- The brush is thick
- Pigmentation worse than advertised
Top 8. Born Pretty Reflective Glitter
Lovers of light nude shades highly appreciated the Born Pretty Reflective Glitter palette. There are no bright and dark colors in the collection, only light, silvery, pink and golden colors.
- Country: China
- Average price: 380 rubles.
- Volume: 6 ml
- Texture: thick
- Pigment: medium
- Polymerization in LED lamp and UV lamp: 60 s, 120 s
- Application: 2 coats
- Palette: 10 shades
Born Pretty Reflective Glitter can often be found in the ratings of the best reflective gel polishes. It is especially pleasant that the model can be ordered on Aliexpress with good discounts. The lacquer palette includes 10 shades. This is a range of delicate nude colors dominated by silver, gold and pink tones. Most of all they are suitable for daytime manicure. They look very neat on the nails. Despite the fact that gel polish is magnetic, the effect of a cat's eye is weakly expressed here. It makes no sense to buy it specifically for this task. Also, users were a little confused by the texture of the model. She's too thick. For professionals, this is not a problem, but beginners may encounter difficulties in applying.
- Cat Eye Magnetic Gel Polish
- Sold on Aliexpress
- Delicate light shades
- even distribution
- Weakly pronounced cat's eye effect
- small volume
- Very thick
Top 7. Nail Republic Flash
Nail Republic Flash is suitable for both professionals and beginners. Gel polish is easy to apply, does not spread, does not strip. And its texture has a self-leveling property.
- Country Russia
- Average price: 420 rubles.
- Volume: 8 ml
- Texture: thick
- Pigment: medium
- Polymerization in LED lamp and UV lamp: 30-60 s, 180 s
- Application: 1-2 coats
- Palette: 14 shades
A line of lacquers with a dazzling sparkling effect. The palette has 14 shades. Most of all, buyers liked black - 06, orange - 012, golden - 03 and pink gray - 02. In general, the collection has all the classic tones, as well as a few more rare ones: 08, 09 and 05. In the process of applying gel polish quite unpretentious. Therefore, it is suitable for beginners and home use. It is mainly applied as a self-sufficient pigment, much less often used as a top with other colors. Saturated color is achieved in 1-2 layers. Many users are faced with a shortage of varnishes. Since it is in high demand in salons, it can be quite difficult to find some shades.
- Beautiful bright colors
- Spreads evenly
- Easy to use
- Dense pigment in 1-2 layers
- Some tones change color
- Rarely on sale
Top 6. TNL Professional Shine Bright
Customers were pleasantly surprised by the durability of TNL Professional Shine Bright. Gel polish stays on nails for up to 5 weeks, while it does not chip, does not fade and does not change color.
Gel polish is great for experimenting with different nail designs.Professional craftsmen easily combine it with pigments from other companies, use it for patterns.
- Country: South Korea
- Average price: 249 rubles.
- Volume: 10 ml
- Texture: medium
- Pigment: translucent
- Polymerization in LED lamp and UV lamp: 60 s, 120 s
- Application: 2-3 layers
- Palette: 12 shades
A great option for those who like to combine reflective gel polishes with colored bases. TNL Professional Shine Bright has a great feature. Varnishes from this line look dim in daylight, and in artificial light they begin to shine like glitter. Thus, the same manicure design can be used for work and for going out. But keep in mind that the density of the pigment is translucent. On the one hand, this allows you to use it as a top with any colored gel polishes from other companies. On the other hand, for an expressive color, you need to apply 3 layers. But the texture itself is well aligned, does not bald and does not thicken. Thanks to this varnish, beginners can easily use it.
- Self leveling effect
- Compatible with other varnishes
- Lasts up to 5 weeks on nails
- bright flicker
- Apply 2-3 layers
- Small selection of colors
- Bad pigmentation
Top 5. Grattol Bright Star
Palette Grattol Bright Star has only 10 shades. However, among them there are very rare tones. For example, aquamarine, dark fuchsia, indigo, golden beige.
In rare cases, users may be allergic to gel polish. Grattol Bright Star is specially formulated for sensitive cuticles. It does not contain toxic substances.
- Country: Germany
- Average price: 380 rubles.
- Volume: 9 ml
- Texture: medium
- Pigment: medium
- Polymerization in LED lamp and UV lamp: 60 s, 120 s
- Application: 2 coats
- Palette: 10 shades
This model often becomes the choice of professional craftsmen. The gel polish has a medium self-leveling texture and decent pigmentation. The product is applied as simply as possible, in two layers. Another plus is the absence of toxic components in the composition, which makes the product suitable for allergy sufferers. Users really liked the depth of the shades. In particular, the collection has quite rare tones: burgundy brown - 05, aquamarine - 07, dark fuchsia - 04. However, you need to choose the color carefully. Buyers often complain that many of them do not match the palette. It is also important to know that the shine of gel polish is average. It shimmers beautifully in different tones, but the brightness of the shine is slightly less than that of its counterparts.
- There are rare colors
- Easy application
- New for 2021
- Contains no toxic ingredients
- Small selection of shades
- Not all colors match the catalog
- Radiance is not at its maximum
Top 4. ADRICOCO Little Pixie
Lilac is a rather rare shade that is not always found in palettes, even in a single version. ADRICOCO Little Pixie features 5 rare lilac tones including fuchsia, lavender and amethyst.
Last but not least, ADRICOCO Little Pixie is so loved by customers because of its low price. It costs an order of magnitude lower than analogues. At the same time, in terms of characteristics and effects, it is in no way inferior.
- Country Russia
- Average price: 212 rubles.
- Volume: 8 ml
- Texture: medium
- Pigment: translucent
- Polymerization in LED lamp and UV lamp: 60 s, 120 s
- Application: 2-3 layers
- Palette: 12 shades
The cheapest reflective varnish in our ranking. Despite the low cost, it looks great on nails and easily competes with more expensive counterparts. The ADRICOCO Little Pixie palette includes 12 shades. Especially in the collection there are many rare lilac tones: fuchsia - 04, lavender - 02, amethyst - 03. All colors on the nails look neat and expensive. Applying gel polish is not difficult even for amateurs. Reflective properties are top notch. The main disadvantage of the model is a translucent pigment. For a dense bright color, you need to apply varnish in three layers. Therefore, masters often use light shades for additional design with brighter pigments from other companies.
- Perfect Texture
- Delicate shades
- Low cost
- Lots of shades of purple
- translucent pigment
- Dense color in three layers
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Top 3. Elpaza Reflective
Affordable price, decent quality and a large selection of shades are the main reasons why Elpaza Reflective has become the most popular in our rating.
The silver shade is considered universal, as it is suitable for any look. The Elpaza Reflective palette contains 5 different tones of silver, ranging from very light to the color of wet asphalt.
- Country: China
- Average price: 340 rubles.
- Volume: 10 ml
- Texture: thick
- Pigment: dense
- Polymerization in LED lamp and UV lamp: 30 s, 180 s
- Application: 1-2 coats
- Palette: 24 shades
Reflective gel polish, which is perfect for daily and festive manicure.Despite the glamorous sheen, the palette has plenty of muted shades that suit a variety of looks. The collection is dominated by light and dark silver, burgundy and pink tones. Saturated color is achieved in 2 coats. For a more neutral design with a slight sheen, Elpaza Reflective can be applied over regular colored gel polish. The result is also interesting. Customers liked the model for its bright shimmer, dense texture and easy application. In two layers, the varnish does not shine through and looks perfect. Of the minuses, only a thick texture, and then it does not affect the complexity of application.
- Good choice of colors in the palette
- Suitable for beginners
- 5 different silver shades
- Smooth and dense coverage
- Thick texture
- Not all colors match the pictures
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Top 2. Runail Professional Shimeria
Being a novelty, reflective gel polish lines do not often delight buyers with a rich palette. The same cannot be said about Runail Professional Shimeria Gel Polish. His collection includes 30 different colors.
The rich collection of gel polish includes a large selection of dark blue, purple and gray tones. For example, shades 6071, 6072, 6080.
- Country Russia
- Average price: 350 rubles.
- Volume: 7 ml
- Texture: liquid
- Pigment: medium
- Polymerization in LED lamp and UV lamp: 60 s, 120 s
- Application: 2 coats
- Palette: 30 shades
One of the best options for those who like to experiment with nail designs. The Runail Professional Shimeria collection has 30 shades.Among them are all the popular classic colors, as well as a good selection of dark and blue tones, for example, 6071, 6072, 6080. In the work, the gel polish showed its best side. It is easy to apply, does not strip, does not spread on the cuticle. Pigmentation varies by shade. On average, varnish should be applied in 2-3 layers. The main disadvantage of the model is the record discrepancy between the actual shades and those in the catalog. For example, beige tone gives off pink, black - gray. Often the colors are warmer and lighter. But despite this, buyers found all the shades interesting.
- 30 shades in the palette
- Nice selection of dark and blue tones
- Suitable for beginners
- Fits perfectly
- Colors do not match the picture
- Weak pigmentation in some shades
- Black is closer to gray
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Top 1. Foxy Expert Flash
One of the most profitable options for the Russian buyer. With an average price of less than 300 rubles, gel polish fits perfectly, stays on nails for a long time and has no serious flaws.
Almost all customers noted that Foxy Expert Flash has a very bright reflective effect. Gel polish is great for evening manicure and as a top with other pigments.
- Country Russia
- Average price: 290 rubles.
- Volume: 10 ml
- Texture: thick
- Pigment: medium
- Polymerization in LED lamp and UV lamp: 30 s, 180 s
- Application: 2 coats
- Palette: 10 shades
Bright sparkling gel polish at a very affordable price. Foxy Expert Flash is best for those who love maximum shine on their nails.With a flash and artificial lighting, the varnish has a flash effect. Note that not every reflective model has it. The consistency of the product is thick, it is applied easily, in 2 layers. Some shades have minimal baldness and stripes, but this does not affect the final quality of the manicure. Customers noted that gel polish looks best with a substrate of the same color. This is especially true of the most popular shade No. 01. It goes great with a dark base. In general, all the pigments in the palette on the nails look elegant and expensive.
- Affordable price
- Thick texture
- High coverage
- Strong flicker with flash effect
- Some tones are a bit streaked
- Colors do not match photo
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