LDS cat eye is a magnetic gel polish sold in several collections. This page holds Universal cat eye shades such as RB02 Mirror, RB04 Rainbow II and RB09 Light Gold Light, the Midnight Merry set of 12, the Fruit cat eye collection, and the Pastel Fairy, Fine Glaze and Pearl Veil cat eye collections. Each listing shows its code, and each collection has its own finish, so compare the swatch photos before you order.
Apply a thin first coat and cure it for 30 seconds. Apply a second coat and leave it wet, then hold a cat eye magnet at about a 45 degree angle, 1 to 2 mm above the nail, for 5 to 10 seconds until the line forms. Cure for 60 seconds and finish with a top coat such as Diamond Top.
Yes. The effect comes from magnetic particles in the gel, and they only line up into a line or band when a magnet is held over the wet coat. Different magnet shapes give different patterns, from a single thin line to a wide band, so many techs keep more than one magnet at each station that offers cat eye.
If the line looks soft, hold the magnet closer, 1 to 2 mm above the wet gel, and keep it still for the full 5 to 10 seconds before curing. A top coat such as Diamond Top protects the effect and helps it last, and a black base such as Super Black under the cat eye makes the line stand out more.
Order by collection and code, since every listing carries its own code, such as RB02 Mirror or the Fruit CE numbers. Keep a magnet and a top coat at every station that offers cat eye, and check each listing for stock before you plan a set around a single shade.