How to Mattify Your Nails Using Filipino Products

I’ve been wanting to try matte nail polish ever since I saw a video about it in YouTube. I’m fond of painting my nails so I always frequent the nail polish section of Watsons. I’m thrilled to try out different colors and experiment on new designs.  It’s sad that the local brands for nail polishes don’t have the matte type. I don’t feel like splurging on imported brands just to satisfy my whim. I know some people mix cornstarch with nail polish to get the matte finish. However, I just don’t feel like doing that. We rarely use cornstarch at home and buying a box just for this purpose does not sound practical to me. 

My youngest brother Sir Dan posing infront of the nail polish counter of Watsons

Three weeks ago, I met a friend for lunch at Podium. Since I arrived a little early and was a bit thirsty, I passed by Watsons to buy a drink. Out of habit, I walked to the nail polish area. As I was scanning through the rack, something caught my eye. There was a bottle amidst the top coats that looked out of place. I picked it up and read the label. It simply said basic top coat.  

I wondered why the liquid looked hazy. When I turned the bottle around, my question was answered. It was a matte top coat and it only cost 34.25 PhP! Finally there’s a local brand that carried matte polish! It was the only bottle left so I bought it right away. I wondered when this product was released to the market and why the branches of Watsons I frequently visit did not have this.

I tried it immediately when I got home. I wasn’t able to take a picture of my “mattified nails” though. Well, why would I? But since I wanted to share this product with you, I re-painted my nails and took pictures of my hands. Please excuse my fat fingers! Below are pictures showing how I did mine.

Step 1: Paint your nails with the colors of your choice. I suggest using dark colors.

I used Chic in Glaze Copper for my ring and index fingers. 

Pinkie, Tall Man, and Thumb were painted with La Belle in Black Gold.

Step 2: Apply the Bobbie matte top coat onto your nails.

Step 3: You may apply regular top coat on the tips to emphasize the matte finish.

This is the most affordable and non-messy way of mattifying the nails. Once again, let's support Filipino products when we can!