All of these polishes have a nice, easy to apply formula and full coverage in 2-3 coats. Although I really wanted to use a base coat with them, the two just didn't get along. I got bald spots and poor coverage over the base coat, but had no problem applying them to bare nails, which is how I ended up swatching and wearing them. It could be a reaction with my particular brand of base coat, but I didn't try testing different ones.
I would classify these as metallic holos rather than pure holographic shades. The holo shows under direct indoor or outdoor light and without it, they appear metallic. Most likely because of this metallic finish, they show every little ridge, bend and flaw in the nail. The holographic particle size is very fine, much smaller than that of the Color Club Halo Hues. They are very, very quick drying which makes them a great choice when you need something quick...
Get Outta My Space
| Swatch Details | |
 | Brand: China Glaze Collection: Hologlam, Spring 2013 Color Name/Number: Get Outta My Space, 1169 Number of coats: 3 Top Coat: No Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) |
Astro-Hot
| Swatch Details | |
 | Brand: China Glaze Collection: Hologlam, Spring 2013 Color Name/Number: Astro-Hot, 1170 Number of coats: 3 Top Coat: No Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) |
Infra Red
Infra Red has one of the weaker holo effects in the collection...
| Swatch Details | |
 | Brand: China Glaze Collection: Hologlam, Spring 2013 Color Name/Number: Infra Red, 1171 Number of coats: 2 Top Coat: No Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) |
When Stars Collide
When Stars Collide has one of the stronger holo effects, making this plum shade one of my top picks...
| Swatch Details | |
 | Brand: China Glaze Collection: Hologlam, Spring 2013 Color Name/Number: When Stars Collide, 1172 Number of coats: 2 Top Coat: No Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) |
Not in This Galaxy
This also has a weaker holo than some of the others...
| Swatch Details | |
 | Brand: China Glaze Collection: Hologlam, Spring 2013 Color Name/Number: Not in This Galaxy, 1173 Number of coats: 2 Top Coat: No Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) |
OMG a UFO
This is my favorite from this half of the collection. I just love the olive green shade and the holo effect is one of the strongest...
| Swatch Details | |
 | Brand: China Glaze Collection: Hologlam, Spring 2013 Color Name/Number: OMG a UFO, 1174 Number of coats: 2 Top Coat: No Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) |
I would love to know what you think of these holographic shades!
Thanks for looking and commenting!
Anutka :)
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hm...nothing special :/ I am very disappointed on that collection :(
ReplyDeleteInfra red looks pretty, the rest just looks alright but only that one really stands out for me.
ReplyDeleteI have 'When Stars Collide' and 'Strap On Your Moonboots'. Altough the holo effect is less visible than on other China Glaze polishes I must say that this collection has really pretty and unique colors (WSC and SOYM and OMG A UFO). They are very elegant and when the sun comes out real eyecatchers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the swatches with us :)
@Katiee, I'm sorry to hear that! :(
ReplyDelete@Choi, Infra Red is very pretty! I'm glad you like it!
@Olivia, Thank you! I agree, there are really pretty colors in the collection and while the holo might not be strong, the colors are still beautiful and they do look fantastic in the sun :)
When stars collide is sooooooooooooooooooo pretty!!!!!!!
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