For the swatch, I used 3 coats of polish (although there might only be 2 on my ring finger - you can really see VNL on that one!), Essie Rock Solid base coat & Orly Hi-Shine top coat. The top coat is new to me, I just got it. I've been wearing this color for almost 24 hours, though, and it's still pretty shiny & not much tip wear. This one's also 3-free (unlike Seche Vite...), so that's nice. Thing is, I picked it up on sale for $5, about $3 cheaper than SV.
Now, as for "MMAT", to me, it's just OK. I really want to be super excited about this one, especially since I can't seem to get into orange polishes. The last orange Essies I tried, "Fear or Desire" and "Orange, It's Obvious!" also left me disappointed.
What bugs me most about "MMAT" is its thin jelly quality. I don't like seeing so much VNL on my hands, and honestly, the only time it actually looked appealing to me was in shaded light around the time of, ironically, sunset. It's a deep orange with strong red tones, so the name definitely fits the polish. It's like I love it and hate it at the same time!
So, conclusion: I wish it weren't so see through (all jelly, no cream), but I adore the name, and it makes the ugly orange seem fun for some reason. Um, sorry? Lol :)
