Buc Up HEMA-Free Red Cat Eye Gel Polish

Buc Up is a HEMA-free red Cat Eye gel polish with a deep burgundy base and fine ruby shimmer. In softer light, it looks rich and glossy. Then, when the light hits your nails, a brighter red glow comes forward.

Deep Burgundy With a Ruby Cat Eye Glow

Buc Up is the kind of burgundy I reach for in November and keep wearing into December. That’s why I chose it for the November Nails Done Right Pro Inspiration Box. The rich red feels right with fall colors, and the ruby sparkle is just as pretty with a touch of gold for the holidays.

The swatch shows a soft ribbon of ruby light down the center. For a classic manicure, keep that glow centered on all ten nails. Or, angle it across a single accent nail for a different look. As you turn your hand, the shimmer catches the light against the deeper burgundy.

How to Apply Red Cat Eye Gel

First, prep the nails and apply a compatible gel base coat according to its directions. Then, apply Buc Up in a thin, even coat. Before curing, hold a Cat Eye magnet close to the gel without touching it. Move the magnet until the glow sits where you want it. Finally, cure according to the product directions and finish with a compatible glossy gel top coat.

Three Ways to Wear Buc Up

• Full burgundy set. Center the ruby glow on each nail for a glossy red manicure with depth.
• Gold accent nail. Add a thin gold line or a touch of gold chrome to the ring finger. The gold brings out the warmth in the red.
• Ruby French tips. Pair Buc Up with a sheer nude base and let the magnetic shimmer catch the light at the tips.

Buc Up looks just as pretty on short square nails as it does on a longer almond set. For example, try a narrow ribbon of shimmer on short nails or a softer, wider glow on longer nails.

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