Bees Knees Lacquer- Queen of Rot 2.0

Queen of Rot 2.0 by Bee’s Knees Lacquer is a deeply moody and complex shade that combines a rich, vampy base with luminous shimmer. The polish features a dark, reddish-brown jelly base—something between dried blood and forest soil—that can appear nearly black in low lighting. Suspended within this base is a vibrant cool-toned shimmer that shifts from emerald green to teal and sometimes even hints of blue depending on the angle and lighting.

The shimmer isn’t subtle—it sits boldly on the surface, creating a glowing, mossy-green sheen that contrasts beautifully with the earthy base. In direct light, the green shimmer almost takes over, lighting up the entire nail, while in indirect light the polish leans more toward a mysterious oxblood or mahogany tone, with the shimmer emerging softly from within.

At two coats, the polish has a strong contrast between the red-brown base and the green shimmer. At three coats, the base darkens significantly, creating a shadowy depth that allows the shimmer to glow like something supernatural beneath the surface. The finish is glossy and smooth, with a lit-from-within glow that evokes decaying forest leaves, enchanted swamps, or regal rot—hence the name.

Queen of Rot 2.0 is ideal for those who love dark, enchanted aesthetics with strong color-shifting shimmer. It offers a balance of grounded warmth and ethereal brightness, making it both dramatic and uniquely elegant.