China Glaze Holiday 2010: Part 2

The next six shades consist of all shimmers with the exception of Show, which is a cream. I had the same experience formula-wise as I did with the first six; easy, even application. Most shades were two coats, though I did three for Snow and Frosty.   The consistency of these shades was on the thinner side, but it wasn’t watery or sheer. Each China Glaze retails for $3 to 4, depending on where you purchase yours from. I know the brand is carried at various etailers as well as Sally’s (not sure if it’s in store yet, though).

• Jolly Holly is a darkened emerald green with lighter green shimmer. It’s a little warmer with finer shimmer than China Glaze’s Emerald Sparkle. Jolly Holly feels less emerald in comparison. Two coats.
• Peace on Earth is a medium olive green with an almost chartreuse tone. It’s similar to NARS’ Mash, which has a little more olive in its base. Two coats.
• Jingle Bells is a light champagne gold with golden microshimmer. This looks really lovely on, and the application is absolutely flawless. It reminded me of a less yellow/gold version of Chanel Gold Lame (which has a metallic finish, so they’re a bit different). Two coats.
• Snow is a stark white cream. It was surprisingly easy to apply, though I needed three coats to even out a little streakiness I had towards the bottom of the nail (which was more owed to impatience during application). It’s like White Out for your nails but you know, looks better, applies better, and lasts longer. It does seem to have a blue-base to it. It’s a brighter version of MAC Vestral White (which is harder to apply). Three coats but it was opaque in two.
• Frosty is a semi-sheer white base with silvery-white shimmer. There’s something about this that reminds me of wedding dresses. It almost has a purplish iridescent sheen. I don’t own many white-based polishes, so I don’t have any dupes for this one. Three coats.
• Cheers to You is a silver foil. It just says shimmer, but it looks like a foil/mtallic, because of the high sheen and finish. Duri’s Celebrity Scandal and SpaRitual’s Looking Glass are both similar. Two coats.

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• Product: 29/30
• Value: 9/10
• Ease of Use: 4/5
• Packaging: 4/5

RECOMMENDATION: Snow may not be a shade that’s easy to wear on its own, but it could be used to layer underneath other polishes or glitters. If NARS’ Mash seems too expensive for you, Peace on Earth is a nice affordable option.

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Nail Lacquer: Jolly Holly, Peace on Earth, Jingle Bells

Nail Lacquer: Jolly Holly, Peace on Earth, Jingle Bells

Nail Lacquer: Jolly Holly, Peace on Earth, Jingle Bells

Nail Lacquer: Snow, Frosty, Cheers to You

Nail Lacquer: Snow, Frosty, Cheers to You

Nail Lacquer: Snow, Frosty, Cheers to You

Nail Lacquer: Snow, Frosty, Cheers to You

China Glaze Jolly Holly Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Jolly Holly Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Jolly Holly Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Jolly Holly Nail Lacquer (Flash)

China Glaze Peace on Earth Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Peace on Earth Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Peace on Earth Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Peace on Earth Nail Lacquer (Flash)

China Glaze Jingle Bells Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Jingle Bells Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Jingle Bells Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Jingle Bells Nail Lacquer (Flash)

China Glaze Snow Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Snow Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Snow Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Snow Nail Lacquer (Flash)

China Glaze Frosty Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Frosty Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Frosty Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Frosty Nail Lacquer (Flash)

China Glaze Cheers to You Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Cheers to You Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Cheers to You Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)

China Glaze Cheers to You Nail Lacquer (Flash)