First impression? The jar is tiny but mighty. At 0.6g, I thought 'this won't last', but after doing 3 full manicures (and a resin keychain project!), there's still plenty left. The gasket-sealed container is genius – no sparkly blue mess in my nail kit!

Application feels like magic. I used it over black gel polish as recommended, and with just gentle buffing, my nails transformed into liquid metal. The powder clings evenly without that gritty texture some chromes have. Pro tip: Wear gloves unless you want shimmering fingerprints everywhere (learned that the hard way).

The color shift is unreal. In sunlight, it's an electric teal; indoors it becomes this deep oceanic blue. I layered it over white polish for my friend's mermaid-themed birthday – cue the gasp when her nails caught the light.

Bonus discovery: It works amazingly in resin! I mixed a pinch into clear epoxy for galaxy-themed earrings, and the metallic particles stay suspended beautifully without sinking.

Only con? The included eyeshadow applicator shed fibers. I switched to a silicone brush and got smoother results. At this price point though, I'd happily repurchase – this little jar outperforms salon-grade powders I've tried.