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Product Information

A comprehensive list of ingredients for this brand is located on our Nail Lacquer Ingredients page via our Support Portal. Please check the ingredients meet your requirements prior to purchase, especially if you experience sensitives or allergies with cosmetics or manicure items. Click here for our general Product information page. 

Product Size: 11ml / .37 fl oz glass bottle housed in a protective cardboard sleeve.
Recommended Window for Use: 24 months for regular colours, 6-12months for thermals, 6-12 months for neons.
Other: Nail polish should be stored in a cool, dark place. Keep away from heat and flame. Not suitable for child or pet use.

Application Guide

Start every manicure by wiping your bare nails with rubbing alcohol or 100% acetone (skip this step if you have sensitivities to either product). This removes all traces oil and residue, creating a clean surface for product application. Next, apply 1 coat of base coat. This acts as a primer, helping polish adhere to the nail. Then, apply 2-3 thin coats of nail polish. This allows your polish layers to dry faster. Finally, apply 1-2 coats of quick-dry top coat to protect and add a glossy shine.

Over time, particle settlement may occur and you will start to see ingredient separation in your bottle. This is normal and does not effect the colour of the product. To use it again, simply shake your bottle vigorously to mix the contents back up. As this product ages, ingredients in your nail polish will start to evaporate and change the consistency of the product. To remedy this, add Nail Polish Thinner to replace the evaporated ingredients and return your product back to its original form. To use, add 5-10 drops to your nail polish bottle and shake vigorously. Check the consistency and repeat if necessary. Never use acetone to thin your polish.

Glitter Polish Removal

For easy glitter removal, wet a cotton pad with 100% acetone and place it on top of the nail. Then wrap a piece of aluminium foil entirely around the finger to keep the cotton pad in place. Repeat this for all fingers and let sit for 10 minutes. This allows the acetone to penetrate through all the layers of polish to loosen stubborn glitter particles. To remove, firmly grip the aluminium wrap and slide it off the fingers taking the cotton pad and any glitter polish with it. Clean any remnants off the nail with acetone. This method is not suitable for those with acetone sensitivities.

About Cirque Colors

Cirque Colors is a New York-based beauty brand specializing in hand-blended nail lacquers.  The name Cirque, meaning ring or circle, represents the color wheel and the endless color possibilities in the continuum.  Creator, Annie Pham, sought to develop colors that transcend those of conventional brands by experimenting with unique pigments and raw materials. All our products are hand-mixed in small batches and hand-poured individually. Slight variances may occur and are a natural part of the handmade process.

We're an authorised stockist of Cirque Colors

When you purchase Cirque items through Femme Fatale you can be assured we’re supplying you with authentic, handmade goods produced by the brand to the standard advertised. If you are ever concerned about your order we encourage you to contact us for a resolution. In addition to us refining our procedures over time, it’s imperative that any product-specific issues are passed back to the brand for potential quality control or fault checks. We value your custom; and our goal is to offer an excellent variety of artisan beauty items of a consistent high quality.

Product swatch image courtesy of @your.girl.vee, @miasolx