How to Use Cat Eye Gel Polish: A Shopping & Application Guide

Love a shimmer that changes as your hands move? Cat eye gel is a magnetic polish used to create a focused line or a soft, velvet-like glow. Start with the right formula and tools, then follow the directions for your exact gel system.

What to check before buying

  • Choose magnetic cat eye gel; an ordinary shimmer polish is a different product.
  • Check whether the listing is one shade, a duo or a multi-bottle set.
  • Have a cat eye magnet, compatible base and top gel, and the recommended curing lamp ready. Do not assume a magnet or lamp is included.

The basic application sequence

  1. Prepare the nail and apply and cure the recommended base gel.
  2. Apply a thin layer of cat eye gel as directed.
  3. Position the magnet near the wet gel without touching it to shape the reflection.
  4. Once the pattern is ready, cure one nail at a time using the manufacturer's lamp and timing instructions.
  5. Finish with the compatible top gel and cure as directed.

Keep uncured gel off skin. Use your specific product instructions for preparation, layer count and curing; one timing does not fit every formula or lamp.

Build your cat eye collection

Try one shade first, or compare a coordinated set if you want more choices. Baby Polish carries individual cat eye shades and sets from brands including DND DC and DIVA.

Shop cat eye gel polish at Baby Polish

Technique reference: DND's cat eye magnet and application directions. Always follow the instructions supplied with your product.

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