China Glaze: Grinch Collaboration

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I was asked by China Glaze to review their latest collection, The Grinch. I'm excited for the opportunity to share the polishes with you because of the variety of finish and color. There is bound to be something here that you'll love!

Straight from the top of the naughty list, #TheGrinch takes over China Glaze this holiday with a limited-edition lacquer collection. Stealing inspiration from the wonder of Who-ville, the Grinch collaboration makes your heart grow three sizes with a transformative palette of eight frosty shades alongside shimmering glitters and cool crèmes. This season is looking to be deliciously wicked...

#ChinaGlazexTheGrinch collection is available NOW at Sally Beauty, Ulta Beauty, Walmart, CVS Pharmacy, Rite Aid, JCPenney, and other beauty retailers nationwide. #ChinaGlaze

First, I want to share the box set that China Glaze sent to me. It's a huge box with foam padding that each polish and nail set fits into. I took a closer shot of the nails since I do not wear enhancements. I won't be reviewing those but wanted to share what they look like. The nail art on them is fun and is sure to please! This also shows the two bottles of each of the topper polishes as well.






There are two topper type polishes in this collection, so I've shown them in one coat each over several of the other shades in the collection. The rainbow multi-glitter topper is called Resting Grinch Face and the iridescent sparkling topper is called Lukewarm Wishes. Both of them are beautiful and go well with this whole collection. I've also shown the gold micro-glitter polish called Merry Whatever, but its quite opaque and not really a topper style polish.

Grinchworthy
A very sparkly lime green microglitter, barely noticeable texture. Shown is 2 coats with topcoat.






Deliciously Wicked
A sky blue frosty base packed with holo glitter. 2 coats shown with topcoat.
I was excited when I first saw this polish in the bottle because I thought it was a jelly base like Dorothy Who? It's definitely not a jelly, but a frost.







Ho Ho No!
Tomato red cream with pin pricks of gold glitter. 2 coats with topcoat shown.







Merry Whatever
Akin to Grinchworthy, only a soft golden shade. 2 coats shown with topcoat; although this one is quite opaque in one coat and could be worn that way for a quick mani.







Who Wonder
Vibrant hot pink loaded with shimmer. I really love this finish and shade. It's rich and has depth. 2 coats with topcoat shown.







You're A Mean One
A purple jelly with red shimmer and my favorite of the collection. It reminds me somewhat of Clarins 230, but without the green shift. 2 coats with topcoat shown.






The formula for all of these was good, fluid and consistent except for Deliciously Wicked. I found it to be a bit on the thick side, and I think it's because of all the shimmer and glitter in it. A few drops of thinner would make it more fluid.

I enjoyed reviewing and swatching the China Glaze Grinch Collection, and I look forward to building a new relationship with China Glaze. You can find them at the links below, as well as beauty supply stores.

Shopping: chinaglaze.com
Facebook: facebook.com/chinaglazeofficial
Instagram: instagram.com/ChinaGlazeOfficial

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Glam Polish: Nikki's 5th Anniversary Duo

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I’d Have Ugly Nails Without Nikki” Duo - Limited Edition

A duo created for celebrating Nikki’s 5th Anniversary with Glam. Availability is very limited and these shades will not be restocked.
Save 8% off Individual shades and 15% off the duo set for the first 96 hours they're listed.

The release Date is Friday Dec 7th, 2pm EST USA at glampolish.com.au




I Glitterally Don’t Give A #$%?
Holo glitterbomb with fine holo and ultra holo glitter and a rainbow glitter mix.





Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Holo glitterbomb with fine holo and ultra holo glitter, silver holo, purple, indigo, blue glitter and multichrome flakies.





These are both shown in two coats, the formula was great and since these are such msall glitters, I only used one coat of topcoat for a smooth finish. Be sure to get your set Friday Dec 7th, 2pm EST USA at glampolish.com.au

Polish Pick Up: December

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The December Polish Pick Up theme is Enchanted Forest and I have four polishes to share with you! The release is a pre-order and takes place Dec 7th at 10am central through Dec 10th.



Ethereal Spellfrost
a sheer periwinkle base with a prominent violet glowy shimmer, accompanied by an array of iridescent flakes.
Inspiration - a frozen pine forest under an enchanted sky
Cap TBD

Shown is three coats with topcoat. The formula was great, I like how it appears to glow like a uv light. (not uv reactive)






Lollipop Posse Sass Those Boys Up Nasty
a soft green base accented with a sassy red/green multichrome shift and red/gold flakes
Inspiration - Tree Trunks, from Adventure Time
Cap TBD

Shown is 2 coats with topcoat. The formula was very nice and easy to control on the nail.





Night Owl Lacquer Shmebulock!
a taupe leaning grey crelly with charcoal flakes, taupe micro flakies, blue/green & red/copper/gold/green shifting crystal chameleon flakes.
Inspiration - The forest from the show Gravity Falls, specifically the adorable gnome Shmebulock.
Cap 315

I wore three coats for photos with topcoat. The formula was smooth, and I like that the brush shape allows good control of the polish.






Rogue On A Whim
a cool mint with scattered holo and magenta, purple, Cyan ucc flakes
Inspiration - a whimsical woodsy dreamscape
Cap 200

Two coats shown with topcoat. Formula and brush were great, easy to control and no dragging or streaks.





These and many others release as a pre-order Dec 7th at 10am central through Dec 10th on the Polish Pick Up webstore.
Visit the facebook group to learn more about Polish Pick Up and see all the other polishes on offer for December.