Application started off a bit shaky. I looked at it and screamed "No not the dreaded curse of a cream!!". It was gross and streaky but once I got the 2nd coat on I had more control over the look. Still a tiny bit patchy in some parts but at this point I didn't care. Especially after my last nail fiasco with the China Glaze sticker things. They look really nice second day and I am hoping they can at least last me a week!