As a base polish I used Maybelline - Lust for buff, bit darker nude, and I only did one coat of it. I used acrylic white color for dots and "frame" around nails. I did base coat because I wanted this to be more "dramatic". but something about it just bugs me, and I can't put my finger to it. Maybe it is just me, not being used to this type of nail art. However, I am more than pleased with the way my daisies came to life, all 3D looking...