I rec'd my polish in a few days. I tried it immediately. I applied the base coat and then the polish. The color is fantastic. The brush is a wide flat brush, and it only 3 swipes to cover my nail. I was impressed with how shiny the polish is. It dries instantly, so it took me no time, and I was done. It is long-lasting and does not chip. The color is "toss the boo-k". A great mauve color for the winter. I couldn't be happier.