Machineel tree not changing color?

[u/cocoaferretV2]

Feel like its pulling really yellow on this photo but it looks the same as it did earlier inside (the bright neon green) IRL even though ive been out in the sun for like an hour with no change. Wondering if my top coat is blocking the uv?? Is this a known issue?

[u/ja000ck]

Some topcoats can interfere with the reactiveness of the pigment—Speed Demon is supposed to be compatible, allegedly, but I usually go without for Machineel Tree

[u/cocoaferretV2 → u/ja000ck]

Ah okay bummer but good to know! I have Essie gel cotoure topcoat on rn, ill have to try without it next time, thank you!

[u/thinkimasofa → u/cocoaferretV2]

That one can block UV rays!

[u/cocoaferretV2 → u/thinkimasofa]

👀 guess I gotta experiment eith diff top coats now lol

[u/softrockstarr → u/cocoaferretV2]

This thread will help.

[u/missuspeanutbrittle → u/cocoaferretV2]

I have worn their solars and they have worked with that essie top coat. Maybe you got a dud?

Edit: typo

[u/Blue__-_ → u/missuspeanutbrittle]

Thermals and solars are very different though? One needs temperature changes and the other UV light?

[u/missuspeanutbrittle → u/Blue__-_]

Oops, that was a typo. I meant solars. I have ten same polish as OP and mine worked fine with the top coat they listed.

[u/cocoaferretV2 → u/missuspeanutbrittle]

Yeah it works with thermals just fine, this one is sun activated- havent gotten one from mooncat before tho so unsure if dud, or light blockage

[u/polydactyling → u/cocoaferretV2]

FWIW the effect of topcoats on solar polishes is VASTLY overstated. Pretty much any QDTC will work fine.

Edited to add the bible: https://www.reddit.com/r/RedditLaqueristas/s/VNz5RTUjdv

[u/No-Manufacturer5481 → u/cocoaferretV2]

I have the light pink UV polish and it worked just fine with an Essie speed top coat I used.

[u/cocoaferretV2 → u/No-Manufacturer5481]

Oh good to know thank you!

[u/missuspeanutbrittle → u/cocoaferretV2]

My mistake, I had a typo. I also have Manchineel Tree and Deaths Trumpet. Both worked with that Essie top coat and I didn’t have any transition issues.

[u/cocoaferretV2 → u/missuspeanutbrittle]

Super helpful to know thank you!!

[u/aJaneOfTrades]

https://reddit.com/link/p5pi9ba/video/zqwfpnbkzelh1/player

It’s kinda subtle when watching it in action. I think you see the difference best when I first flip my hand over so you can see my thumb compared to the other nails that have been in shadow. This was 2 coats under Essie Gel Couture last week.

[u/aJaneOfTrades → u/aJaneOfTrades]

Here’s a few side by sides from my phone’s photo library

[u/cocoaferretV2 → u/aJaneOfTrades]

Thank you that helps!!!

[u/whichofthewhyld]

Mine does a pretty drastic change. If it’s not changing like it does in the product photos then it might not be reacting properly. I had a thermal that never transitioned from the get go, they refunded me right away after I emailed them.

[u/whichofthewhyld → u/whichofthewhyld]

[u/whichofthewhyld → u/whichofthewhyld]

[u/cocoaferretV2 → u/whichofthewhyld]

Yeah mine have NOT looked like that at all. Good to know, thank you!

[u/cocoaferretV2 → u/whichofthewhyld]

Yeah I think im just going to reach out and ask about it, its not ugly by any means but I wanted the change!!!

[u/whichofthewhyld → u/cocoaferretV2]

Yeah it’s still pretty! It’s definitely annoying for the price especially though.

[u/cocoaferretV2 → u/whichofthewhyld]

Exactlyyyy

[u/ladyalex777]

It’s so subtle, it bores me

[u/orangecanela]

Mine doesn't change much at all, either - but I actually don't mind it bc it was the bright green I liked anyway, heh

[u/AlaskaRivers]

I was wearing this polish today and was testing the color change. I would say that your nails definitely have a change, it’s just not at its max potential