When the lights go down, the colour comes alive.
Meet MAKEAR After Dark, a professional magnetic Cat Eye gel polish collection created in collaboration with Matka Polka Hybrydowa.
Featuring seven rich shades with contrasting magnetic reflections, After Dark brings a new dimension to classic autumn and winter nail colours.
Each gel polish combines a dark colour base with light-reflecting magnetic particles that can be moved using a Cat Eye magnet, creating a glowing effect that changes with the movement of the hand.
From ruby red and warm copper to emerald green and deep navy, the collection is made for statement manicures, elegant evening nails and creative magnetic designs.
Discover the 7 MAKEAR After Dark Shades
Explore seven professional 8ml Cat Eye gel polishes, numbered C11–C17:
- C11 Ruby Red - Deep ruby red and burgundy with an intense magnetic red reflection.
- C12 Copper Brown - Warm rusty copper with rich brown undertones and a glowing metallic finish.
- C13 Cool Taupe - Muted cool brown with taupe tones and a delicate silvery magnetic reflection.
- C14 Golden Amber - Dark chocolate brown with warm gold and amber Cat Eye reflections.
- C15 Raspberry Fuchsia - Deep raspberry burgundy with a vibrant fuchsia magnetic glow.
- C16 Emerald Green - Rich emerald green with a cool turquoise magnetic reflection.
- C17 Midnight Navy - Deep navy and graphite with shimmering silver-blue magnetic particles.
Each colour offers a different combination of dark pigment and magnetic shine, creating a multidimensional finish.
Dark Cat Eye Gel Polish with Magnetic Reflections
What makes MAKEAR After Dark different is the contrast between its dark underlying colours and bright magnetic particles.
Rather than a traditional flat colour, the finish changes as light moves across the nail.
With a suitable Cat Eye magnet, you can create:
- A defined, glowing magnetic line
- A soft, diffused velvet Cat Eye effect
- A concentrated light reflection
- A dimensional glow that shifts with movement
The final result depends on the magnet's position, the chosen shade and the lighting.
Burgundy, Copper & Gold Cat Eye Nails
For rich autumn and winter manicures, explore the warmer shades of After Dark.
C11 Ruby Red combines classic burgundy with a glowing ruby reflection, creating an elegant alternative to traditional red gel polish.
C12 Copper Brown brings together warm chocolate and rusty copper, while C14 Golden Amber introduces a rich gold reflection against a dark brown base.
These shades are ideal for autumn nails, festive manicures and elegant evening designs.
Fuchsia, Emerald & Midnight Blue Magnetic Nails
After Dark also introduces brighter magnetic reflections against dark colours.
C15 Raspberry Fuchsia combines deep burgundy with vibrant pink reflections for a rich, eye-catching manicure.
C16 Emerald Green features a deep green base with cool turquoise reflections, making it particularly striking for winter and festive nail designs.
For a darker finish, C17 Midnight Navy combines navy and graphite with a silver-blue magnetic glow.
These shades are perfect for clients who love darker nail colours but want something more dimensional than a traditional glossy finish.
Elegant Neutral Cat Eye Nails
For a softer, more understated manicure, discover C13 Cool Taupe.
This shade combines muted brown and cool beige tones with a delicate magnetic reflection.
It's a beautiful choice for neutral autumn nails, subtle magnetic manicures and sophisticated everyday salon looks.
MAKEAR After Dark Professional Formula
The After Dark collection features MAKEAR's professional UV/LED magnetic gel polish formula.
Key Features:
- Seven magnetic Cat Eye shades, C11–C17
- 8ml bottles
- Dark underlying colours with contrasting reflective particles
- Magnetic effects activated using a Cat Eye magnet
- HEMA-free and Di-HEMA-free formula
- Professional UV/LED application
- Suitable for different magnetic nail art techniques
The formula is designed for professional nail styling and should be used with compatible preparation and finishing products.
How to Apply MAKEAR After Dark Cat Eye Gel Polish
For a professional Cat Eye manicure, MAKEAR recommends:
- Prepare the natural nail and apply a compatible base coat, such as MAKEAR Kera Base. Cure according to the base coat instructions.
- Apply a thin layer of your chosen After Dark Cat Eye gel polish.
- Before curing, position a Cat Eye magnet close to the nail without touching the product.
- Move the magnetic particles into your preferred reflection.
- Cure in a minimum 48W LED lamp for 30–60 seconds.
- Apply a second thin layer if required, repeating the magnetic effect and curing.
- Seal with a suitable top coat. MAKEAR recommends Top Hard Glass, cured for 60 seconds in a minimum 48W LED lamp.
The position of the magnet controls how concentrated or diffused the final reflection appears.
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and use an appropriate professional nail lamp.
Cat Eye Nail Ideas for Autumn, Winter & Christmas
MAKEAR After Dark offers plenty of inspiration for seasonal nail designs.
Choose ruby red or raspberry burgundy for classic festive nails with a magnetic twist.
Try copper or golden amber for warm autumn manicures, or combine emerald green with gold accents for Christmas nail art.
For something more dramatic, midnight navy creates a sophisticated dark magnetic finish, while cool taupe offers a softer neutral alternative.
Shop MAKEAR After Dark in the UK
Shop the MAKEAR After Dark Cat Eye Gel Polish Collection in the UK at Sara Nails.
Discover seven professional magnetic shades in 8ml bottles, alongside more MAKEAR Gel Polish, magnetic nail effects and professional nail essentials.
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