Mini Cosmo Crush Gel: Cosmic Nail Art Tutorial

Quick answer

Use Madam Glam's Mini Cosmo Crush gel polish as a pastel base for a cosmic nail art design. Layer with a sponge, star glitter, and top coat for a galaxy effect.

How to create cosmic nail art with Mini Cosmo Crush

1. Prep your nails: Push back cuticles, lightly buff the nail surface, and wipe with alcohol or a dehydrator to remove oils. Apply a thin layer of base coat and cure for 30 seconds (LED) or 60 seconds (UV). Skipping dehydration can cause peeling later.
2. Apply Mini Cosmo Crush base: Shake the Mini Cosmo Crush bottle well. Apply a thin first coat, cap the free edge, and cure for 30 seconds (LED) or 60 seconds (UV). Apply a second coat for full opacity, then cure again. Thick coats may pool at the cuticle and cause lifting; keep layers thin.
3. Create the galaxy effect: Use a makeup sponge or a small piece of cosmetic sponge. Dab a tiny amount of dark blue or purple gel polish onto the sponge, then lightly stipple the color onto the center of the nail, leaving the edges pink. Cure for 30 seconds. Wipe the sponge between nails to avoid muddy colors.
4. Add stars and sparkle: While the gel is still tacky (do not wipe the inhibition layer), use a dotting tool or a toothpick to place small star-shaped glitter or tiny dots of white gel polish. Cure for 30 seconds. Work quickly before the tacky layer dries out.
5. Seal with top coat: Apply a thick layer of no-wipe top coat, cap the free edge, and cure for 60 seconds (LED) or 90 seconds (UV). Wipe with alcohol if using a wipe-off top coat. A thin top coat may not encapsulate the glitter; use a generous layer.

Product facts

• Mini Cosmo Crush: Mini Cosmo Crush is a pink soak-off gel polish with a creme formula that achieves a flawless finish in 1-2 coats. Curing time: 30 sec with Pro Elio LED lamp, 60 sec with standard lamp. The quick cure allows you to layer colors and add cosmic details without long waits between steps, keeping your nail art session efficient.