Sounds like your white is to thick. I use Essie, Blanc, & OPI Alpine Snow for the F/E.CND has one, but I forgot the name,

First, after you prep the nail for polish, I slap that white on the F/E,brushing down ward strokes,high up on the sides if you want that look, then I take a *cats tougue* brush a dip in Acetone,and swipe the smile line clean. I work left to right, and have the brush angled backwards, faceing you,Kinda hard to explan, I do one at a time,before the white drys. All ten done, then,base if you want, or your color of choice,some times you need only one coat. I use S-Viete,or non-yellowing top coat. I have been known to use S-V. base coats,for the top, its a great pale white. I oil,to dry, & I love the spray (CND) works real fast, and smells awesome.
Barb :silly: