I applies evenly and well, but it isn't as opaque as I would like. By the time I get it opaque, it is too dark to really tell if it is purple; as illustrated by the picture. The drying time on the polish was average for an OPI. I thought that I would love this, but I am a little disappointed. I will still use it as I love purples and this Konads really well for me, but I had higher expectations. Do you own this polish and do you love it?