Why have I never tried this before?

This nail art was painted with just regular hobby acrylic paints (same hobby paint as for just regular art, so don't think gel / nail acrylic stuff) on top of regular lacquer and below regular QDTC. The acrylic paint dries somewhat matte, I think in a matter of minutes for thin layers, and then you could scratch it off but it doesn't smudge anymore. Meaning I could go and top it with the QDTC with almost no wait needed. I loved that I didn't have to worry about smudges or the whole hassle with water based topping first, and also it wasn't getting clumpy and dry into my brush so fast plus could easily be diluted with water.

Seche vite ridge filler base

ILNP Pink Suede

Essie marshmallow for milky stripes

Windsor € Newton student grade acrylics

Sally Hansen red bottle QDTC