China Glaze Let it Snow Collection Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 2)
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
China Glaze Nail Lacquers in Velvet Bow, Winter Berry, Poinsettia, Holly-day
China Glaze Let It Snow: Velvet Bow, Winter Berry, Poinsettia, Holly-day
The next four shades we’re reviewing from China Glaze’s Let It Snow Collection are: Velvet Bow (rich red creme), Winter Berry (creamy cranberry-red), Poinsettia (ruby red creme), and Holly-day (rich hunter green).
- Velvet Bow is a deep burgundy-brown cream that’s opaque in two coats. China Glaze Loft-y Ambitions is lighter and has fine shimmer but is still similar. Zoya Anja is more purple and less brown based. Urban Decay Wrecked is a touch darker. MAC Vintage Vamp is less opaque.
- Winter Berry is a medium-dark, blue-based red cream. I needed two coats for opaque color. It’s a bit darker than Zoya Burke. MAC Get Noticed is bluer-based. Rescue Beauty Lounge Glamourpuss is similar, perhaps a touch lighter. Nubar Pekin seems like a dead ringer.
- Poinsettia is a brightened coral-ish red–it reads surprisingly coral on me. It has a cream finish and was opaque in two coats. It’s very similar to Rescue Beauty Lounge Bangin’. Zoya Sooki is redder.
- Holly-day is a medium-dark forest green with a cream finish. It was opaque in two coats. NARS Zulu is many times darker. It’s a bit like China Glaze Jolly Holly without the black base or shimmer. Zoya Shawn is yellower and more olive.
Of these four, Holly-day was the only shade I didn’t feel was dupeable. The other three seemed to have a fair amount of similar shades, so it made them less interesting. I think many of us have seen red creams for the holiday season, so there’s a good chance you may already own shades close enough to these new ones. For those who are just beginning to get into nail polish, the formula on these was excellent–the consistency was just right, not too thick or thin, and the flow was even and covered the nail without a fuss. All four were opaque in two coats, which is exactly as it should be. I typically get a week of wear with minimal tip wear with China Glaze’s formula.
The Glossover
For those who are just beginning to get into nail polish, the formula on these was excellent--the consistency was just right, not too thick or thin, and the flow was even and covered the nail without a fuss. All four were opaque in two coats, which is exactly as it should be.
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China Glaze Nail Lacquers in Velvet Bow, Winter Berry, Poinsettia, Holly-day
China Glaze Nail Lacquers in Velvet Bow, Winter Berry, Poinsettia, Holly-day
China Glaze Nail Lacquers in Velvet Bow, Winter Berry, Poinsettia, Holly-day
China Glaze Velvet Bow Nail Lacquer
China Glaze Velvet Bow Nail Lacquer
China Glaze Velvet Bow Nail Lacquer
China Glaze Velvet Bow Nail Lacquer
China Glaze Winter Berry Nail Lacquer
China Glaze Winter Berry Nail Lacquer
China Glaze Winter Berry Nail Lacquer
China Glaze Winter Berry Nail Lacquer
China Glaze Poinsettia Nail Lacquer
China Glaze Poinsettia Nail Lacquer
China Glaze Poinsettia Nail Lacquer
China Glaze Poinsettia Nail Lacquer
China Glaze Holly-day Nail Lacquer
China Glaze Holly-day Nail Lacquer
China Glaze Holly-day Nail Lacquer
China Glaze Holly-day Nail Lacquer
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Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase it? How much is it?
Sally's Beauty Supply, $4-5.
Is it limited edition?
Yes.
Any dupes?
See individual shade reviews! :)
yay! I was looking for a vampy blood red - maybe Velvet Bow is it!
I hope it is!
Are those your real nails or acrylics? I like the shape of them
Real nails - I've never had acrylics!
OH LORRRD VELVET BOW!!! The color reminds me of OPI's Vampire State Building that was a LE back in 2006! MUST. HAVE. close dupe is Revlon's Vixen!
CORRECTION! Vampire State Building was a LE New York OPI color in 2000!! I've been looking around like a madwoman for it! THANK YOU!! I've also heard Chanel's Vamp is a pretty close dupe as well! Just realized Revlon's Vixen is a bit too dark! THANK YOU! :)
Thanks for the dupe suggestions!
I really want velvet bow is so special color im sure it will look nice on my yellowish color, bright reds never go well with my color
Aww :(
Velvet Bow is such a beautiful red. Wow, so rich and deep. Holly-day is a perfect green for me. I'm always looking for one that's a bit dark and not too bright!
All of these colors are so beautiful...I wish they would make them part of their permanent collection!
Velvet Bow is so perfect for autumn!
Hi! How do you compare Velvet Bow to Illamasqua's Vice? I love the color of Vice but it barely lasted 3 days on my nails so I am desperately trying to find a replacement! Thank you!
Redder a bit! Different finish, too. Did you use a top/base coat with Vice?
I did a bottom coat then the top coat with Seche. I figured it would help make it last longer but that failed. Today I bought Essie's Bahama Mama but it's slightly darker and less of that wine shade that's so gorgeous. Oh well. Do you have any other dupes?
China Glaze Loft-y Ambitions is lighter and has fine shimmer but is still similar. Zoya Anja is more purple and less brown based. Urban Decay Wrecked is a touch darker. MAC Vintage Vamp is less opaque
I was just about to say that "velvet bow" is the perfect name for that shade. I want all of these sooo bad!
"Meh." That's almost always my reaction to creams. So an entire set of them is like being bored to death. :p Thanks for the swatches! I think I prefer last year's CG holiday collection.
This is only a portion of the collection! There are some really beautiful glitters also!
Velvet Bow is so pretty as well as Winter Berry!
I picked up the whole collection with the exception of Poinsettia. Seriously beautiful polishes! Tinsel Town is my absolute favorite polish now!
Velvet bow fits that color so perfect! I must buy! So lovely!
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