It applies just like any good OPI nail polish does, it is opaque in two coats and smooth as glass. Dries very quickly too, I acciddently bumped my hand on a table and I thought, "Crap, I dented my nail!" Ok, there were a few explicatives in their too.... Anyway, I looked at my nails to see the damage and there was none! Yay! This color is available at the moment in the glossy creme and a matte version. They will soon come out with a satin version as well.