Similarly to the shades in the first half of the collection, I would classify these as holographic metallics. They have a fine holographic rainbow when under direct indoor or outdoor light. With no direct light, they appear as metallic shades. In the bottle, the holographic effect is barely visible, but it does show up on the nails.
The formula on all of these is very easy to apply and work with. They provides full coverage in 2-3 coats, depending on the polish. The darker shades require just two coats while some of the lighter ones are best at three coats. The only issue I had with these is that they don't seem to like my base coat and instantly start to drag and leave bald spots. For that reason I chose to skip the base coat with these, but it is something that I usually do very reluctantly to avoid yellowing of the nails. Another reason a base coat would have been nice is that these show absolutely every little flaw, bump, and grove in the nails and a base coat helps smooth some flaws out...
Don't be a Luna-tic
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Brand: China Glaze Collection: Hologlam, Spring 2013 Color Name/Number: Don't be a Luna-tic, 1205 Number of coats: 3 Top Coat: No Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) |
Sci-fly By
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Brand: China Glaze Collection: Hologlam, Spring 2013 Color Name/Number: Sci-fly By, 1206 Number of coats: 3 Top Coat: No Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) |
Take a Trek
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Brand: China Glaze Collection: Hologlam, Spring 2013 Color Name/Number: Take a Trek, 1207 Number of coats: 2 Top Coat: No Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) |
Strap on Your Moonboots
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Brand: China Glaze Collection: Hologlam, Spring 2013 Color Name/Number: Strap on Your Moonboots, 1208 Number of coats: 2 Top Coat: No Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) |
Galactic Gray
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Brand: China Glaze Collection: Hologlam, Spring 2013 Color Name/Number: Galactic Gray, 1209 Number of coats: 2 Top Coat: No Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) |
Cosmic Dust
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Brand: China Glaze Collection: Hologlam, Spring 2013 Color Name/Number: Cosmic Dust, 1210 Number of coats: 3 Top Coat: No Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) |
I have a hard time picking favorites from this half. It probably doesn't help that I happen to like blue polish...
Which ones stand out to you?
Thanks for looking and commenting!
Anutka :)
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great holo polish
ReplyDeleteAfter the Color Club Halo Hues these just seem like such a let down to me. I am intrigued by OMG a UFO but other than that one I don't think I'll be picking up any of these. Great swatches thought! :)
ReplyDelete@Tina, I'm so glad you like it! :)
ReplyDelete@Stacy, Thank you! These are very different than the Color Club holos. Much finer and more subtle holo, but I think the colors are very beautiful. And yes, OMG a UFO is one of my faves! Love that green shade :)