How to Use Mood Ring & Eye of the Beholder Magnetic Nail Polish
By Cirque Colors: Shop Creme, Glitter, Holographic, Metallic | Published: 2026-10-26
Category: How-to Guides
Learn the step-by-step process to apply Cirque Colors magnetic nail polishes like Mood Ring and Eye of the Beholder for a stunning cat eye or 3D effect.
Quick Answer
To get a crisp cat eye or 3D design with Cirque Colors magnetic polishes, you need to hold the magnetic wand close to wet polish for about 10 seconds per nail, then seal the design with a fast-drying top coat.
Why Magnetic Polish Needs a Different Technique
Magnetic nail polish contains fine metal particles that shift when exposed to a magnet. Unlike regular creme or glitter polishes, the design only forms while the polish is still wet. If you wait too long or apply a thick layer, the particles settle and the effect becomes faint or uneven.
The color and shift of each polish also affect how visible the magnetic line is. Deep teal Mood Ring shows a bright multichrome stripe from emerald to gold, while dark chocolate Eye of the Beholder reveals a warm red-orange glow. Both require a steady hand and good lighting to see the pattern as you work.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Prep Your Nails: Apply a base coat and let it dry completely. Shake the magnetic polish bottle well for at least 15 seconds to redistribute the magnetic particles. Skipping the shake often results in a weak or patchy magnetic effect.
- Apply the First Coat: Paint a thin, even layer of Mood Ring or Eye of the Beholder. Let it dry fully. Magnetic polish works best with two coats: the first builds color, the second creates the design. A thick first coat can take too long to dry and cause the magnetic particles to sink before you use the wand.
- Apply the Second Coat and Activate the Magnet: Paint the second coat on one nail. Immediately hold the magnetic wand 2–5 mm above the wet polish for about 10 seconds. Do not touch the polish. Move the wand slowly if you want a curved cat eye line. Holding the wand too far away or too briefly will produce a faint or blurry stripe.
- Seal with Top Coat: Apply a fast-drying top coat as soon as you finish the magnetic step on all nails. Do not let the magnetic polish dry completely first, or the design may smudge. A slow-drying top coat can re-wet the magnetic layer and disturb the pattern.
- Clean Up and Repeat: Use a small brush dipped in acetone to clean any polish from the cuticles. Repeat the magnetic step for each nail individually — do not paint all nails first. Working one nail at a time keeps the polish wet enough for the magnet to work effectively.
Product Facts
- Mood Ring: Mood Ring is a deep teal blue jelly nail polish with magnetic multichrome pigment that shifts between emerald green, calypso turquoise, and brushed treasure gold. The jelly base allows light to pass through, making the magnetic stripe appear more dimensional and luminous than with an opaque base.
Mood Ring - Eye of the Beholder: Eye of the Beholder is a dark chocolate brown nail polish with magnetic multichrome pigment that shifts between papaya kiss red and burnt alloy orange. The dark brown base makes the warm red-orange magnetic line stand out with a glowing, ember-like effect that works especially well for fall or evening looks.
Eye of the Beholder
