Yes, I've started down that slippery slope of mixing my own nail polish. It's a learning process with plenty of trial and error, but here is one that I really love and have named Naiad. It's a dusky blue green with blue and holographic micro glitter.
1: any of the nymphs in classical mythology living in and giving life to lakes, rivers, springs, and fountains
2: an aquatic insect nymph (as of a mayfly, dragonfly, damselfly, or stone fly)
3: any of a genus (Najas of the family Najadaceae) of submerged aquatic plants
(Source: Meriam Webster)
Furthermore, the water nymphs were purportedly joyful creatures that could not be insulted or emotionally hurt. Now, who wouldn't want that?
This is 3 coats of Naiad with Seche Vite base and top coat. It dries relatively smooth but needs top coat to bring out the sparkle.
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Mint Condition
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Since Naiad is a somewhat sheer polish, I decided to try layering it over Mint Condition by Ulta. Mint Condition is a dusky medium turquoise creme. This is only the second Ulta polish I've tried, and both have been somewhat thick yet still a bit streaky. I did two coats but three would have been better because of some sheer patches. I do love the color though. The indention you see on my pointer finger is where I nicked my nail with my Pedi-egg a while back. Dangerous contraption. I noticed Ulta has their polishes on sale online for $2 right now. Not sure about in store.
Here is 1 coat of Naiad over Mint Condition. There is a luminous
quality to Naiad that I really like. In the sun it flashes, but in the
shade it glows.
What do you think? Have you tried making your own polishes?
Furthermore, the water nymphs were purportedly joyful creatures that could not be insulted or emotionally hurt. Now, who wouldn't want that?
This is 3 coats of Naiad with Seche Vite base and top coat. It dries relatively smooth but needs top coat to bring out the sparkle. 
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