2 layers of fresh colour
"This one is ideal for summer. One layer is pretty transparent, but the second one covers everything! It's cool and minty"
Step 1: Nail Prep
Remove oils and lotions by scrubbing each nail with a lint-free pad soaked in Nail Prep.
Tip: Always use a new pad for each hand.
Step 2: Base Coat
Apply two coats to each nail, allowing each layer to dry.
Tip: if cloudy or jelly-like, place the bottle in 1 inch of hot water until clear. Use ¾ inch for Minis. *Do not microwave or fully submerge.*
Step 3: Lacquer
Apply two coats of your favorite color, allowing each to dry.
Step 4: Top Coat
Apply one layer to each nail after the Lacquer has dried matte. Wait five minutes. Your manicure is done!
+ Revive
Add Revive to thickened Nail Lacquer, Top Coat, or Transform.
Tip: Use 6–8 drops for Full-size, 3–4 for mini-size bottles.
Important: Do NOT add to Base Coat—it will damage the product.
Overall rating: 4.8173075 / 5 from 416 reviews.
Checkmate offers a full coverage pastel blue that customers praise for its perfect shade, easy application, and long-lasting wear. The product is appreciated for its great coverage and strengthening effects on nails, though some customers have mixed opinions about its impact on nail health.
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"This one is ideal for summer. One layer is pretty transparent, but the second one covers everything! It's cool and minty"
"I am going on 2 weeks now of applying this color / system. I am about to remove and change it, but I could get away with not. . . still looks great."
"Love this summer color, great subtle shade of blue. Also love how it is total color coverage."
"Obsessed- this is my favorite color i have bought. It is not chalky it is very shiny and beautiful"
"I have used this color often and it just is the perfect summer color"
"This is a great four-season color. Full opaquity in two coats. One of my favorite DD blues!"
"Love a light baby blue. This has gorgeous shimmer and cannot wait to wear it. It's good for all year round!"
"Soft and pretty!"
"you always need to do 2 coats, but this is just the perfect summer color"
"Checkmate is a great color. It’s a sky blue shade."