Beetles 20 Colors Cat Eye Gel Nail Polish Set with Base Gel and Matte Glossy Top Coat, Nude Pink Green Blue Nail Polish Lush Velvet with Magnet Soak Off LED Manicure Salon DIY Art Gifts for Women

I love this. It’s like when you order the sampler plate at a restaurant and then next time you go, you know exactly which one you’re getting the full order of. I do press on nails at home (SAVE YOUR MONEY!!) and I have a lot of classic must have colors already in the full size (nudes, black, red, etc.) many from the beetles brand already but I wanted to try some cute nail art without splurging on colors I only needed one dot of. This kit is soooooo worth your money, I would literally buy it again just so I can repaint all the swatches, idk something about that was so therapeutic for me haha. There’s a color in here for everyone for sure or even if you’re like me and find yourself short of a neon purple or cat eye blue, this is the kit for you!

This gel nail polish set is a total game changer! The colors are rich, vibrant, and go on super smoothly. I was impressed by how quickly they cured under my lamp and how long they lasted—no chips for over two weeks! The variety of shades is perfect for any season or mood, and they give that glossy, salon-finish look without the price tag. Whether you're a beginner or a nail pro, this set is a must-have. So much fun to use and the results are stunning!

This polish is for real and so super shiny! Takes a little practice getting the technique down but I am pretty impressed with the results. I did have my own lamp (I purchased the Manicurist system which I thought the polish was terrible and chipped immediately) and even though I got the upgraded lamp - this polish takes 2x recommended time but worked great in the end. This pic is on day 8👍🏼💅🏼

The polishes have some really great colors. They are small bottles but this is a beginner kit and I prefer trying them on before I commit to a huge bottle. None of these are one coat wonders. You will need multiple coats for most. The black and navy had surprisingly decent coverage for one coat though. I didn’t prep the polish hearts or add a base or top layer so the picture shows them at their basic level. The colors are more see through when held up to the light even though they look fairly pigmented against a surface like a table. I cured everything at 120. I’m using this kit for false press on nails, so I won’t be putting the polishes on my real nail. If you came here to find out about allergies this isn’t the review for you. I will say the light is really bright and after a full cure some of the polishes are tacky on the fake nails. You will need the top coat.

I have a bad habit of biting and picking at my nails. It's embarrassing and I wanted to stop. I got this kit and so far, no mail biting or picking! My nails are strong and much longer than before! I do better when I can't see how long they are. The gel cures under UV light so as soon as the top coat is done, I can go do things like scrubbing the dishes or gardening or cooking or giving the dog a bath and my nails stay pretty. I like the variety of colors. I chose to paint each nail tester with 3 coats, covering 1/3 each time so I could see what 1, 2 and 3 coats looks like and cured between coats. I took a sharpie and wrote the color code on the reverse. I ordered the HEMA free top coat and foundation coat set (white bottles) separately. They're for sensitive nails and I love them!Key points:- Use a thin, even coat for base, color and top coats!- Cure between coats- All coats are tacky except for top coat after curing. THIS IS NORMAL. DO NOT WIPE.- Use SPF on hands, fingers, toes (yes it works for pedis too) and wrists. I use a lotion style SPF 50 and wait 30 mins minimum before starting. The first time I didn't use SPF and my fingers, cuticles and tips of my fingers had a burning/stinging sensation when using the light. I watch a show on Netflix or Disney to pass the time.- I also bought a gel remover and liquid latex separately on Amazon (not beetles) because I hate the smell of acetone/nail polish remover. Gel remover works great but don't get any on your skin, it burns like acid. I'm not allergic to latex so this really helps my polish look clean.- This kit comes with a cuticle softener (great value and very helpful!) And a cuticle oil (I do better with lotion.) I had to wait 48 hours between my first cuticle removal and my first paint session.- The nails MUST be clean and dry. After applying SPF and waiting for it to soak in, take a rubbing alcohol wipe or a cotton ball dipped in rubbing alcohol and wipe each nail off. Then take one of the pink little squares and wipe off any dirt.- Shape your nails BEFORE you paint them.I have used the included nail art items however the only ones that stay on are the pearls for me.- Clean off any excess nail polish/top or bottom coats BEFORE you cure! I use the metal cuticle tool included to scrape away any excess.- The UV lamp can get warm.- If you use the nail art items, those metal tweezers (included) are your best friend!- Yes, the bottles are small but they will last you if you use thin even layers.- The odor is still present but very low considering the alternative.100% would recommend and would buy as a gift! It's a great starter kit for beginners!!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Loved how it held up and looked,However i got a horrible chemical reaction. I noticed those reviews dont show up just all the good reviews. I’m throwing my kit away. I had sores, crazy itching all around my nails and finger tips. Look up the bad reviews on this, not worth it.

Yes yes yes! I’ve been a beetles fan for years now and something about having a giant kit (with a storage bag!) is so satisfying. I have tons of smaller sets that I’ve purchased that just get lost in my nail stuff and I end up having to search for them! The bottles are on the smaller side but with so many choices I don’t see it being a problem. Painting all of the swatch plates was so much fun and makes it much easier to find the right color without opening every bottle. BEETLES PLEASE START SELLING THE SWATCH PLATES SEPARATE SO I CAN SWATCH ALL OF MY POLISHES!!

Not too bad. The only thing I do not like, is the burn when the mat top coat is being cured. Haven't tried the regular top coat to see if it does the same thing. Color payoff is pretty good. Make sure you completely cure before adding additional coats.