Beetles Deep Purple Cat Eye Gel Polish, 15 mL Mystic Plum Magnetic Gel

Quick overview

For a manicure with a dimensional plum shimmer, Beetles Deep Purple Cat Eye Gel Polish uses a translucent purple base and a magnetic effect. The 15 mL gel is intended for UV/LED lamp curing. A magnetic tool is included to shape the cat-eye look, while base and top coats are sold separately.

The sheer finish gives the color a different character from an opaque plum polish: the underlying nail or any polish layered beneath it may influence the final look. Wear it on its own for a subtle effect or combine it with shades such as black, silver, nude, or burgundy for nail art. The product is described as soak-off, but the supplied details do not specify removal steps.

Cleaning & care

Shake the bottle gently before use, particularly because magnetic and glitter pigments can settle. Apply the gel to nails only, and keep it away from the eyes and mouth. The product directions recommend a skin test before use and say to stop using it if redness or itching develops. Rinse immediately with water if it contacts the eyes or mouth.

This gel needs a UV/LED lamp, the stated average curing time is 60–120 seconds. It may remain sticky after curing, so the directions call for both a base coat and a top coat. Neither coat is included. For the cat-eye effect, hold the included magnet about 3–5 mm above the surface for 5–10 seconds to shape the shimmer before curing. Those details matter when comparing it with a regular polish that does not require a lamp or separate prep and finishing coats.

Best use cases

The deep, translucent plum shade and magnetic shimmer suit evening looks, formal events, or a more understated manicure for daytime. The color can also work as a focal detail beside the other shades named in the product information. Since the finish is sheer, it may appeal more to someone seeking depth and shifting shimmer than to a buyer who wants an opaque, uniform color in one coat.

The product description claims 28+ days of wear with proper application, but buyer feedback is mixed on durability and curing. Some customers say it is easy to apply, while others report curing difficulties, peeling, or a runny consistency. Treat the longevity claim as dependent on application and curing conditions rather than a guaranteed result.

Before you decide

Does it require a lamp? Yes. The gel is intended to cure under a UV/LED lamp, with an average stated curing time of 60–120 seconds.

Are the base and top coats included? No. The product details say both are needed, but neither is included. The magnetic tool is included.

How do you create the cat-eye effect? Hold the magnet about 3–5 mm above the wet gel for 5–10 seconds, then cure it under the lamp. The position of the magnet is used to shape the shimmer.

When it makes sense

Worth considering if you already have access to a UV/LED lamp and want a sheer plum gel with a magnetic shimmer effect for customized nail art. Its included magnet makes it more suited to shaping a cat-eye design than a standard gel chosen simply for an even, opaque color. It’s not for you if you need a ready-to-use polish that cures without a lamp or a kit that includes base and top coats.