Astra Gel Expert 02 Neige

August 15, 2015

Hi everyone!

Astra recently launched a Gel effect nail polish line and I was curious to test what they deliver. First time I went to the shop carrying this Italian brand I passed because the colours looked kinda boring for me. I was really tempted by the white creme but I decided to pass on it. When I went there again I just gave up and bought it. And I am glad I did!

This is Astra Gel Expert in no. 02 Neige (Snow) and it’s actually not a white creme! To my biggest surprise it dried to a semi-matte finish! Application wise it’s a dream and it dries fast, too. I think I might have found a good white base!

Two coats in the photos.

 

Astra Gel Expert 02 Neige

Astra Gel Expert 02 Neige

Astra Gel Expert 02 Neige

 

See how flawless it looks? I can’t believe it! Such a positive surprise for me.

That was it! What’s your favourite white nail polish?

 

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35 Comments

  1. UnknownAug 15, 2015, 8:16:00 PM

    The finish looks my kind. I like it.

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  2. Sara RAug 16, 2015, 3:51:00 PM

    Difficilissimo trovare un bianco che non faccia righe o non abbia bisogno di millemila passate, complimenti ad astra, il finish particolare va benissimo, tanto basta un pò di TC per lucidarlo, ottimo come base per le nail art

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    1. Simona @lightyournailsAug 16, 2015, 6:39:00 PM

      Che poi usandolo come base non è che importa tanto il finish, basta che funzioni bene!

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  3. UnknownAug 16, 2015, 6:28:00 PM

    È coprente dalla prima passata? Perché io ormai sto provando qualsiasi smalto bianco mi capiti ma nessuno mi soddisfa a pieno

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    1. Simona @lightyournailsAug 16, 2015, 6:39:00 PM

      Seconda! Ma si stendono a meraviglia e asciugano veloci!

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  4. AccronailAug 16, 2015, 7:52:00 PM

    I love this white polish, it would have been sad not to buy it! The finish is amazing !
    At the moment my favorite white is Blanc by Essie :)

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  5. Ere KanezawaAug 17, 2015, 10:14:00 AM

    Incredibile ma vero! Questa sì che è una buona notizia <3

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  6. lu beautyloveAug 18, 2015, 2:27:00 PM

    ...mi hai fatto venire voglia di ridarmi lo smalto bianco...tanto che non lo uso!!!
    ...un bacione!!!

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  7. Nichole C.Aug 20, 2015, 5:15:00 PM

    I love a good white manicure...until I put it on. Then I hate it with the fire of a thousand suns. So thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through your fingers!

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    1. Simona @lightyournailsAug 20, 2015, 7:06:00 PM

      Haha thanks Nichole! I guess it's the same for me and shimmery reds!

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  8. Ashlee(Painted Nubbs)Aug 20, 2015, 6:47:00 PM

    That is a gorgeous white, so flawless. My favorite white is SinfulColors Snow Me White.

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    1. Simona @lightyournailsAug 20, 2015, 7:07:00 PM

      Thank you Ashlee! I love SC Snow Me White for stamping! But this Astra is easier to paint so it actually got a point more than the SC!

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  9. EmberlinmoonAug 20, 2015, 7:30:00 PM

    Perfection! I wish I could have a white this flawless, I always have the worst luck.

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    1. Simona @lightyournailsAug 20, 2015, 7:42:00 PM

      I know how it feels! I've been hunting the perfect white for such a long time!

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  10. Jenny GilmoreAug 21, 2015, 5:21:00 AM

    Oh wow that looks excellent! I love the semi-matte, quick drying properties, such great things for a nail art base!

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  11. KerryAug 21, 2015, 11:36:00 AM

    This looks like an excellent base!

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  12. .Aug 21, 2015, 7:08:00 PM

    That sounds indeed like a perfect base! Which is surprising, especially since it dries semi-matte?!

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    1. Simona @lightyournailsAug 25, 2015, 5:53:00 PM

      I actually like Nyx Matte White for a base, too, and that's a real matte white!

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  13. UnknownAug 21, 2015, 7:59:00 PM

    That is like the most perfect white! My personal favorite is "Baptism" by OPNL :)

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    1. Simona @lightyournailsAug 25, 2015, 5:55:00 PM

      I'd love to try some of their polishes, but I have none yet!

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  14. Polish Those NailsAug 22, 2015, 1:05:00 AM

    That looks like a great white polish!! I'm jealous that you found an awesome one haha!

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  15. UnknownAug 22, 2015, 5:12:00 AM

    It looks line a perfect palate cleansing white! Beautiful!

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  16. Polished HippyAug 22, 2015, 9:26:00 PM

    Wow, nice to see a white satin with good coverage and leveling!

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  17. FrancineAug 23, 2015, 1:12:00 AM

    Ho fatto scorta a Maggio e mi sono trovata benissimo. L'unico neo è rappresentato dal trasperente (che avevo preso come top coat) che non asciuga MAI. Ho adocchiato anche io il bianco, ma non riuscendo a capire quanto fosse coprente, ho desistito. Che bella notizia che mi hai dato!!

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    1. Simona @lightyournailsAug 25, 2015, 5:58:00 PM

      Ah dai?! Io non ho trovato altri colori da voler prendere senza meno. Se ricordo bene i bianchi sono 2, l'altro mi sa che è più sheer.

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  18. RebeniceAug 25, 2015, 1:44:00 PM

    Una tela perfettamente immacolata pronta per una nail art! :-)

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